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Powerful bomb explosion in Pakistan’s Quetta kills 24, reports say

Powerful bomb explosion in Pakistan’s Quetta kills 24, reports say

An explosion on a railway track in Pakistan’s Quetta killed at least 24 people, news outlet Al ⁠Arabiya reported on Sunday, citing officials. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  2:32 pm
Melbourne Sri Lankans pledge support for Dilith Jayaweera’s entrepreneurial vision

Melbourne Sri Lankans pledge support for Dilith Jayaweera’s entrepreneurial vision

The Sri Lankan community in Melbourne has pledged its support to the entrepreneurial vision proposed by the leader of the Sarvajana Balawegaya leader, Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera during a community event held in Australia. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  2:14 pm
Southwest monsoon gradually sets in; Heavy rainfall expected from Tuesday

Southwest monsoon gradually sets in; Heavy rainfall expected from Tuesday

The southwest monsoon is likely to establish over Sri Lanka around May 26 or 27, bringing increased rainfall to the southwestern parts of the island during that period, the Department of Meteorology has stated. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  2:13 pm
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit New Zealand and Australia

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to visit New Zealand and Australia

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to New Zealand and Australia from 26 May to 03 June 2026, at the invitation of the two Governments. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  12:13 pm
Provincial Council elections unlikely this year, says Tilvin Silva

Provincial Council elections unlikely this year, says Tilvin Silva

The General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, says that it will not be possible to hold the Provincial Council elections this year. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  12:12 pm
Youth arrested over Rs. 8 mln gold chain thefts using stolen motorcycles

Youth arrested over Rs. 8 mln gold chain thefts using stolen motorcycles

A suspect has been arrested by the Western Province South Crimes Division for allegedly robbing gold chains worth around Rs. 8 million using stolen motorcycles. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  12:10 pm
Sri Lankan Rupee rallies most in three years, leads Asia FX – Bloomberg

Sri Lankan Rupee rallies most in three years, leads Asia FX – Bloomberg

The Sri Lankan rupee surged against the dollar, snapping a nine-day losing streak to become Asia’s best-performing currency on Friday. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  10:45 am
22-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting shooting incident

22-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting shooting incident

A suspect accused of aiding and abetting a fatal shooting has been arrested by the Galle Divisional Crimes Investigation Bureau. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  10:02 am
Over 28,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

Over 28,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

More than 28,000 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..

| May 24, 2026  8:37 am
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ including reopening Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ including reopening Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been “largely negotiated” and details will be announced soon. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  7:23 am
Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says

Suspect dies after trading gunfire with officers near White House, Secret Service says

Officers shot ​a suspect who fired at a White House ‌checkpoint on Saturday evening, who then died after being taken to the hospital, the Secret Service said. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  6:53 am
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

| May 24, 2026  6:51 am
‘Don’t call me dumb. Call me a brilliant tyrant dictator’: Trump

‘Don’t call me dumb. Call me a brilliant tyrant dictator’: Trump

US President Donald Trump has a qualm with critics. He said that the insult he hates most is being called “dumb”. However, he has no objection to being called a “brilliant tyrant dictator”. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  10:22 pm
Over 27,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

Over 27,000 people affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) states that more than 27,000 individuals across the island have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  9:46 pm
‘Some progress made,’ says top US diplomat on Iran talks

‘Some progress made,’ says top US diplomat on Iran talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that “some progress (was) made” in peace talks with Iran. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  8:58 pm
Police arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder

Police arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder

Police said that the suspect wanted in connection with the recent double murder of an elderly couple inside a shop located in the Dikoya Town in Hatton, has been arrested this evening (23). MORE..

| May 23, 2026  8:00 pm
US Embassy denies reports claiming ‘FBI team’ arrived in Sri Lanka

US Embassy denies reports claiming ‘FBI team’ arrived in Sri Lanka

The US Embassy in Colombo has rejected certain local media reports which claim that a “team” from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrived in Sri Lanka to support the investigation into the USD 2.5 million cyber fraud involving Treasury funds. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  7:24 pm
PM Harini returns after concluding official visit to UK

PM Harini returns after concluding official visit to UK

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya returned to the island on Saturday (23) after concluding a successful official visit to the United Kingdom from 18 to 22 May, the PM’s Office said. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  6:18 pm
Police uncover more details on 21 Sri Lankan suspects deported from Dubai

Police uncover more details on 21 Sri Lankan suspects deported from Dubai

Sri Lanka Police have uncovered further details regarding the 21 suspects who were brought back to the island last morning (22) following their deportation from Dubai. MORE..

video | May 23, 2026  4:38 pm
After 19-year trial, five sentenced to death over assault homicide

After 19-year trial, five sentenced to death over assault homicide

The Balapitiya High Court sentenced five accused to death after a 19-year trial, finding them guilty of assaulting and murdering an individual using poles and clubs. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  4:21 pm
Police warn public over rising online financial fraud and cybercrime incidents

Police warn public over rising online financial fraud and cybercrime incidents

Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to remain vigilant regarding financial fraud and cybercrimes committed through the internet and social media platforms. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  3:00 pm
Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder

Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect over Dikoya double murder

Hatton Police have released CCTV footage of the suspect allegedly involved in the murder of a couple in Dikoya, Hatton, and are seeking public assistance to locate and arrest the suspect. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  2:18 pm
Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday, in a surprise change to a longstanding policy that sowed confusion and concern among aid groups, immigration lawyers and immigrants. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  12:04 pm
Over 2,300 Vesak ‘Dansal’ registered islandwide so far: PHIU

Over 2,300 Vesak ‘Dansal’ registered islandwide so far: PHIU

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) states that a total of 2,388 ‘Dansals’ across the island have been registered so far to be held in view of the upcoming Vesak festival. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  11:48 am
12 families evacuated as landslide reportedly reactivates in Udakalagama

12 families evacuated as landslide reportedly reactivates in Udakalagama

A landslide has been reported to have reactivated in the Udakalagama area of the Gallella Grama Niladhari Division within the Ratnapura Divisional Secretariat Division, amid the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting the country. MORE..

| May 23, 2026  11:20 am