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Report says Iran and U.S. reach outline ceasefire deal after latest attacks

The United States and Iran have reached an outline agreement to extend their ceasefire pending the approval of President Donald Trump, Axios reported on Thursday, after Iran targeted a U.S. air base in Kuwait in the wake of U.S. strikes on what Washington said was an Iranian drone operation. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 10:43 pm

Three injured in expressway collision near Sooriyawewa Interchange

A road accident has been reported today (28) near the Sooriyawewa Interchange on the Southern Expressway, leaving three people injured. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 10:39 pm

Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with EU on trade, logistics and investment

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, participated in the EU–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable held under the theme “Global Gateway and Sri Lanka’s Role as a Regional Maritime and Logistics Hub.” MORE..

| May 28, 2026 10:11 pm

Sri Lanka remains committed to regional cooperation and international engagement – PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka’s strength lies in its position as an open, reliable, and constructive partner committed to regional cooperation and international engagement. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 9:44 pm

Early landslide warnings issued to residents in four districts updated

National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has updated the early landslide warnings issued under Level 1 and Level 2 for residents in 17 Divisional Secretariat Divisions (DSDs) across four districts. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 8:12 pm

Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds

Average global temperatures are forecast to reach near-record levels in the next five years, with Arctic temperatures expected to warm faster than other regions, a report by the U.N. weather agency and the UK’s Met Office said on Thursday. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 7:04 pm

Sri Lanka CERT issues public warning over fake traffic fine SMS and WhatsApp scam

Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has issued a special public alert regarding an ongoing cyber scam targeting motorists through fraudulent SMS and WhatsApp messages. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 6:46 pm

Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for rough sea conditions and strong winds for the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 6:36 pm

Police to bring back 89 Red Notice suspects hiding abroad - Police

Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler said that police are preparing to bring back to the country 89 criminals who have been issued Red Notices and are currently hiding abroad while being involved in various crimes in Sri Lanka. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 6:27 pm

Fire in Kenya girls’ school dorm kills 16

A fire in a girls’ dormitory in Kenya on Thursday (May 28) killed 16 children and hospitalised 79 in the latest deadly blaze to hit a school in the east African country. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 5:07 pm

FM Vijitha Herath meets Sri Lankan-origin NZ’s Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said he had the pleasure of meeting Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs of the New Zealand Parliament Vanushi Walters. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 4:20 pm

Giant Messi statue in India to be removed over safety concerns

A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is “swaying in the wind” and will be removed, a lawmaker told AFP on Wednesday (May 27). MORE..

| May 28, 2026 4:04 pm

Van suspected to be linked to Kalutara fatal shooting found abandoned in Dodangoda

Police have discovered another vehicle, suspected to have been used by the gunmen involved in the fatal shooting reported in Kalutara South this morning (28), abandoned in the Dodangoda area along the Matugama Road in Kalutara. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 3:28 pm

Nearly 15,000 Vesak ‘Dansal’ registered islandwide so far: PHIU

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) states that nearly 15,000 ‘Dansals’ organised across the country have been registered so far to be held in view of the upcoming Vesak festival. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 2:42 pm

Sri Lanka’s vehicle, gold loan curbs support lenders’ risk profiles - Fitch Ratings

Sri Lanka’s tighter macroprudential restrictions on vehicle and gold-backed lending will benefit lenders’ risk profiles, particularly those of finance companies, Fitch Ratings stated. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 2:17 pm

IMF has so far disbursed USD 2.4 billion to Sri Lanka under EFF programme

The IMF Executive Board completed the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka, providing the country with immediate access to SDR 508 million (about US$ 695 million) to support economic policies and reforms. MORE..

| May 28, 2026 1:51 pm