US President Donald Trump welcomed China's President Xi Jinping to the White House for a lavish state dinner where both leaders touted a new chapter in their friendship.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the President has assured that every possible effort will be made through the upcoming Budget to revise the current Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on books, offering a positive outlook on the matter.

A meeting was held today (25) between Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Traffic movement on the Hatton–Colombo main road, which was disrupted due to an earth slip at Kuyilwatte, has now been restored.

Members of Parliament representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) arrived at Parliament dressed in black to protest against the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill.

A meeting was held between the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, and former President Maithripala Sirisena.

The 27th Colombo International Book Fair, organized by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, commenced this morning (25) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a red-level warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday as his country faces broad condemnation and growing isolation over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.

The e-revenue licence issuance service in eight provinces has been temporarily suspended for three days from today (25) due to a system update.

Today (25) marks the final day of the parliamentary debate on the Second Reading of the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill.

A married couple has been killed after being attacked with a sharp weapon in the Panichchankulam area within the Mankulam Police Division.

The Colombo International Book Fair 2026, organized annually by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association (SLBPA), commences today (25) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises in Colombo.

The Ministry of Environment has stated that prompt treatment has commenced for the tusker named “Kawanthissa,” which has been roaming in the Galgamuwa area.

Meetiyagoda Police have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with an attempted murder involving a shooting.

A recent audit report has revealed that the Road Development Authority (RDA) lost over Rs. 4,614 million in revenue due to ticket irregularities on expressways during the four-year-and-nine-month period from November 2019 to July 2024.

US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lifting its economic blockade of Iran, sources close to the ​talks said.

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is weakening into a depression, but its influence on Sri Lanka is expected to continue bringing heavy showers and strong winds to several parts of the country today (25), according to the Department of Meteorology.