Iran's IRGC says it destroyed MQ-9 hangars at Prince Hassan air base in JordanIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday that its aerospace forces launched ballistic missiles at Jordan's Prince Hassan air base, destroying the base's command and control center and MQ-9 drone hangars. 30m agoSri Lanka's tourism earnings fall in 2026 first half compared to last yearSri Lanka's earnings from the tourism industry have declined compared to the first six months of last year, according to the latest report by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). 31m agoIran claims attack on a second ‘offending vessel’ in the Strait of HormuzThe IRGC says it has hit and stopped a second “offending vessel” in the Strait of Hormuz. 1h agoIran claims attack on a second ‘offending vessel’ in the Strait of HormuzThe IRGC says it has hit and stopped a second “offending vessel” in the Strait of Hormuz. 1h agoClash breaks out during football match in HattonA clash has reportedly broken out during a second-round match of the ‘Hatton League Mayor's Cup’ football tournament at the Hatton Dunbar Play Ground. 1h agoClash breaks out during football match in HattonA clash has reportedly broken out during a second-round match of the ‘Hatton League Mayor's Cup’ football tournament at the Hatton Dunbar Play Ground. 1h agoUAE intercepts Iranian missiles, drones as Qatar, Bahrain issue shelter warningsThe United Arab Emirates said early Sunday that its air defense systems were intercepting incoming missiles and drones from Iran, while Qatar and Bahrain raised their security alert levels and urged residents to seek shelter. 2h agoUAE intercepts Iranian missiles, drones as Qatar, Bahrain issue shelter warningsThe United Arab Emirates said early Sunday that its air defense systems were intercepting incoming missiles and drones from Iran, while Qatar and Bahrain raised their security alert levels and urged residents to seek shelter. 2h agoTwo injured after car crashes into tree in ButtalaTwo individuals have been injured after a car veered off the road and crashed into a tree along the Buttala–Kataragama main road. 2h agoTwo injured after car crashes into tree in ButtalaTwo individuals have been injured after a car veered off the road and crashed into a tree along the Buttala–Kataragama main road. 2h ago5 people shot, 2 dead in Toronto active shooter incident, police sayFive people were injured and two were pronounced dead following an active shooter incident in Toronto on Saturday, according to a police emergency alert on X. 3h ago5 people shot, 2 dead in Toronto active shooter incident, police sayFive people were injured and two were pronounced dead following an active shooter incident in Toronto on Saturday, according to a police emergency alert on X. 3h agoRs. 2 million compensation planned for officers killed in Negombo Prison clashThe Department of Prisons says the Rs. 500,000 paid to the families of prison officers who lost their lives in the recent clash at Negombo Prison was only an initial compensation payment. 3h agoRs. 2 million compensation planned for officers killed in Negombo Prison clashThe Department of Prisons says the Rs. 500,000 paid to the families of prison officers who lost their lives in the recent clash at Negombo Prison was only an initial compensation payment. 3h agoWoman dies after wild elephant attack in LaggalaA 45-year-old woman has succumbed to her injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Kivulawadiya area of the Laggala Police Division, police said. 3h agoWoman dies after wild elephant attack in LaggalaA 45-year-old woman has succumbed to her injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Kivulawadiya area of the Laggala Police Division, police said. 3h agoVenezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president saysThe death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez told reporters on Saturday, announcing that the distribution of housing to those affected will begin next week. 4h agoVenezuela quakes have killed 4,333, injured 16,740, National Assembly president saysThe death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,333, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez told reporters on Saturday, announcing that the distribution of housing to those affected will begin next week. 4h agoWoman arrested with 'Ice' and heroin haul in WattalaA 36-year-old woman has been arrested with large quantities of narcotics in the Wattala Police Division after officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) conducted a raid based on intelligence received. 4h agoWoman arrested with 'Ice' and heroin haul in WattalaA 36-year-old woman has been arrested with large quantities of narcotics in the Wattala Police Division after officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) conducted a raid based on intelligence received. 4h agoUS launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of HormuzThe US said it launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran struck a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 4h agoUS launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of HormuzThe US said it launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran struck a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. 4h agoChina's second typhoon in a week makes landfallA powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. 4h agoChina's second typhoon in a week makes landfallA powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. 4h agoFew showers expected in parts of the countrySeveral spells of showers will occur in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. 4h agoFew showers expected in parts of the countrySeveral spells of showers will occur in Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (12), the Department of Meteorology said. 4h agoNEWS ALERTIran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after firing warning shot at vesselIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel attempting to use an unauthorized route to cross the waterway, the IRGC’s Navy arm announced early Sunday morning local time.6h agoNEWS ALERTIran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after firing warning shot at vesselIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel attempting to use an unauthorized route to cross the waterway, the IRGC’s Navy arm announced early Sunday morning local time.6h ago10 killed after small plane crashes in BahamasA small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights.13h ago10 killed after small plane crashes in BahamasA small plane crashed in the Bahamas on Friday, killing 10 people and prompting the government to temporarily ground Flamingo Air flights.13h agoShooting reported at residence in MatugamaA shooting incident has been reported at a residence in the Naeboda area of Matugama.13h agoShooting reported at residence in MatugamaA shooting incident has been reported at a residence in the Naeboda area of Matugama.13h agoNEWS ALERTSJB Ambalangoda PS member arrested for illegal firearm possessionAn Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division for the alleged illegal possession of a repeater-type firearm, said police. 14h agoNEWS ALERTSJB Ambalangoda PS member arrested for illegal firearm possessionAn Ambalangoda Pradeshiya Sabha member representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Division for the alleged illegal possession of a repeater-type firearm, said police. 14h agoNegombo Prison riot probe uncovers stock of weapons allegedly used to attack officersA large stockpile of sharp weapons, allegedly used by inmates to attack prison officers during the clashes at the Negombo Prison, has been discovered by police during their investigations. 14h agoNegombo Prison riot probe uncovers stock of weapons allegedly used to attack officersA large stockpile of sharp weapons, allegedly used by inmates to attack prison officers during the clashes at the Negombo Prison, has been discovered by police during their investigations. 14h agoIran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killingIran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him.14h agoIran supreme leader vows revenge for father's killingIran's supreme leader on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him.14h ago
