A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday (Aug 18) it was still possible to bring under control an Ebola outbreak that is outpacing containment efforts and has become the second-deadliest on record.

Six petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was presented to Parliament today (18).

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Aug 18) posted a map on his Truth Social platform showing the Strait of Hormuz as "NEW US Territory", pressing his threat to claim sovereignty over the vital waterway.

The government has secured a US$200 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support the country’s Trade, Investment and Industry Development Programme.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face another serious economic crisis after 2028 unless the country takes urgent steps to increase its foreign reserves and strengthen foreign exchange earnings.

Former Chairman of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Mahil Senaratne, who was granted bail after being arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been remanded after failing to fulfil the bail conditions.

The government has launched a programme to purchase quality paddy from farmers through small and medium-scale rice mill owners and cooperative societies as part of the 2026 Yala season paddy purchasing programme.

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Damian Fernando has commended 14 civilians from Angulana for their assistance in rescuing 11 naval personnel following an emergency involving Navy Fast Attack Craft P 4447 off the western coast on August 15.

Claims circulating on social media that an LTTE terrorist training camp is operating inside the Pallai forest reserve are completely false, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa asserted today (18).

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for high waves in the sea areas extending from Negombo to Pottuvil via Galle, Matara and Hambantota.

Veteran Buddhist monk, award-winning lyricist and author Ven. Rambukana Siddhartha Thero has passed away at the age of 76.

The former Chairman of the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation, Mahil Senaratne, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been granted bail.

Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly transporting narcotics along the Southern Expressway, police said.

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was released on bail today (18) after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court over allegations that he abused his power to protect his son from allegations relating to the theft of the historic ‘Sandagala’ artefact.

The Parliamentary Committee on High Posts has approved the appointments of a Secretary to the Ministry and three chairpersons to key government institutions and statutory bodies.

Iran's top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the United States meets Tehran's demands, including lifting a naval blockade.

A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Eastern Province and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Polonnaruwa and Monaragala districts.

Two more petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court today (18), challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution and seeking a determination that it must receive approval at a referendum if Parliament proceeds with the legislation.