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Explosion rocks South Korean ship at Strait of Hormuz, officials say
Explosion rocks South Korean ship at Strait of Hormuz, officials say
An explosion and fire occurred Monday on a South Korean-linked vessel at the Strait the Hormuz, according to spokesperson from the South Korean Foreign Ministry. MORE..
Letters of appointment handed over to members of Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee
Letters of appointment handed over to members of Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over today (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage.
Three missiles from Iran intercepted - UAE defence ministry
Three missiles from Iran intercepted - UAE defence ministry
The United Arab Emirates on Monday sent out an alert for potential missile threats throughout the country, the first in just under a month when the United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. MORE..
Citizenship of Finance Ministry Secretary under scrutiny
Citizenship of Finance Ministry Secretary under scrutiny
A letter containing five questions has been submitted by the “Dinana Dakuna” organization, raising concerns over the citizenship status of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance. MORE..
PM Narendra Modi calls Bengal election verdict ‘unprecedented, historic’
PM Narendra Modi calls Bengal election verdict ‘unprecedented, historic’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President Nitin Nabin addressed the nation to celebrate a landmark electoral performance, following the declaration of results earlier today. MORE..
Welikada inmate dies after escape attempt, probe underway
Welikada inmate dies after escape attempt, probe underway
A prison inmate serving a sentence at Welikada Prison has died after being hospitalised following an incident linked to an attempted escape. MORE..
UAE accuses Iran of attacking ADNOC oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
UAE accuses Iran of attacking ADNOC oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates on Monday accused Iran of attacking an empty crude oil tanker belonging to the Abu Dhabi state oil firm ADNOC with drones as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
PM Harini, Maldivian President Muizzu hold talks to improve bilateral ties
PM Harini, Maldivian President Muizzu hold talks to improve bilateral ties
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and visiting President of the Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu have held cordial discussions in Colombo today. MORE..
Kuwaiti crude oil exports fell to zero in April, with Hormuz effectively shut
Kuwaiti crude oil exports fell to zero in April, with Hormuz effectively shut
Kuwaiti crude oil exports tumbled from more than one million barrels a day to zero in April, according to Iranian media, marking the “first such disruption” since the end of the Gulf War in 1991. MORE..
Russian Health Minister pledges support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s health system
Russian Health Minister pledges support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s health system
Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and visiting Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko held talks in Colombo on strengthening Sri Lanka’s primary healthcare system and expanding the use of modern technology, including artificial intelligence in the health sector. MORE..
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin defeated in Assembly Election
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin defeated in Assembly Election
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday (May 4, 2026) was defeated in his Kolathur Assembly constituency, a seat he had represented thrice since 2011. He is the fourth sitting Chief Minister in Tamil Nadu to lose an Assembly election. MORE..
Sri Lanka sees surge in alcohol production and consumption
Sri Lanka sees surge in alcohol production and consumption
Statistics indicate that alcohol consumption in Sri Lanka is on the rise, according to the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre. MORE..
Sarvajana Balaya condemns alleged unconstitutional remarks against judiciary
Sarvajana Balaya condemns alleged unconstitutional remarks against judiciary
The Sarvajana Balaya has strongly condemned what it describes as an unconstitutional attack on the independence of the judiciary by the government. MORE..
Sri Lanka appoints first Ambassador-level Representative to Palestine
Sri Lanka appoints first Ambassador-level Representative to Palestine
For the first time, a new representative from Sri Lanka, equivalent to an Ambassador, has been appointed to Palestine, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. MORE..
Oil jumps by 5% after report of US warship being hit by missiles
Oil jumps by 5% after report of US warship being hit by missiles
Oil prices rose about 5% on Monday after Iran’s Fars news agency reported an incident with a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking concerns over a prolonged disruption in the vital oil transit route. MORE..
Online bus seat reservation fee to be reduced to around Rs. 30 – Minister
Online bus seat reservation fee to be reduced to around Rs. 30 – Minister
Long-distance passengers will in future be required to pay only a nominal fee of around Rs. 30 when reserving seats through the online booking system, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake has announced. MORE..
US denies Iranian claim it struck American warship
US denies Iranian claim it struck American warship
US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles. MORE..
Steps taken for national unity will not be reversed – President
Steps taken for national unity will not be reversed – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the need for a country in which Sinhalese, Tamil and Muslim communities live together in harmony and brotherhood and reaffirmed that the strong steps taken towards national unity will not, under any circumstances, be reversed. MORE..
12 dengue deaths, including two children, reported in Sri Lanka so far this year
12 dengue deaths, including two children, reported in Sri Lanka so far this year
A total of 12 dengue-related deaths have been recorded so far this year, including two children under the age of 12, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. MORE..
Iran hits US warship with two missiles near Strait of Hormuz - state media
Iran hits US warship with two missiles near Strait of Hormuz - state media
Iran has said it stopped a US warship from entering the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
FM Vijitha Herath holds talks with visiting Maldivian President
FM Vijitha Herath holds talks with visiting Maldivian President
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held discussions with the visiting President of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. MORE..
Modi’s party set to gain big in Indian state elections
Modi’s party set to gain big in Indian state elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday (May 4), expanding its influence and weakening its key rival half-way into his third term in office. MORE..
Supreme Court dismisses SLMC leaders petition without consideration
Supreme Court dismisses SLMC leaders petition without consideration
The Supreme Court today (04) decided to dismiss, without hearing, a petition filed by the leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, Rauf Hakeem, and its General Secretary, Nizam Kariapper. MORE..
El Niño conditions expected to develop during Southwest monsoon period – Met. Department
El Niño conditions expected to develop during Southwest monsoon period – Met. Department
Sri Lanka is expected to face developing El Niño conditions during the upcoming southwest monsoon season, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship
Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship
Pakistan said on Monday (May 4) it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a “confidence-building measure” amid fragile diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran. MORE..