Oil prices rose on Tuesday (Jul 14) to their highest in four weeks, after the US reimposed a naval blockade of Iran and as renewed attacks between Washington and Tehran heightened concerns over energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sri Lanka has recorded a milestone in the health sector with a medical team successfully performing two surgeries using artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted robotic technology for the first time.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (14) ordered the temporary relaxation of the overseas travel ban imposed on former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga in relation to a corruption case.

A Private Member’s Motion submitted by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Imran Maharoof calling for the establishment of a Commission to investigate the forced cremation of deceased Muslims during the COVID-19 pandemic will be debated in Parliament next week.

Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, has stated that a special rehabilitation programme will be launched in the near future for children placed under probation for drug use, drug addiction and drug-related offences.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved agreements to obtain a US$35 million concessional loan from the ADB along with additional grants to implement the “Grid-Based Rooftop Solar Power and Virtual Net Meter Reading” project.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has denied reports that VIP security has been provided to 11 individuals, including several parliamentarians.

A Dutch shipping firm has announced that one of its tankers came under attack off Oman early this morning.

The true number of ​Ebola cases in Congo ‌is at least double, and possibly four ​times, the ​official tally, the World Health ⁠Organization’s emergencies ​chief said on Tuesday.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that there are no financial limitations preventing the holding of Provincial Council elections, emphasizing that funds have already been allocated for conducting any election.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to host the fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting and Senior Officials’ Meeting in Sri Lanka on March 17 and 18, 2027.

The government purchased 25 metric tonnes of paddy worth approximately Rs. 3 million on the first day of the Yala season paddy purchasing programme, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

National People’s Power (NPP) councillor Mahinda Gunasekara has resigned from his position as a member of the Badulla Municipal Council. Gunasekara has reportedly resigned due to personal reasons.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the implementation of the National Policy on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and Countering Proliferation Financing (CPF) of Sri Lanka for the period 2026–2030.

Sri Lanka has recorded more than 1.2 million tourist arrivals so far this year, with the total number of visitors exceeding the 1.2 million mark by mid-July, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to proceed with the awarding of the contract for the construction of a new building comprising 36 check-in counters and six boarding gates connecting the departure terminal

The government is continuing to examine the possibility of extending the retirement age of judges, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supply of medical equipment to Base Hospital, Deniyaya, was signed by the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, and Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Anil Jasinghe.