The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s contentious attempt to limit citizenship at birth for those born on U.S. soil, delivering a major blow to his agenda.

The National Council for Disaster Management (NCDM) met this morning (30) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

The National Assembly of South Korea on Tuesday passed the confirmation motion for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook, with lawmakers from the main opposition People Power Party boycotting the vote, calling her unfit for the position.

Motorists found driving in a dangerous or reckless manner will face stricter legal action, including prosecution under criminal law in addition to existing traffic laws, Sri Lanka Police have announced.

Three foreign nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 6.48 million.

The government has announced the guaranteed purchasing prices for paddy for the 2026 ‘Yala’ cultivation season.

Senior Presidential Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).

Another schoolboy who drowned after a raft toppled into a tank in Wanathawilluwa has passed away, police stated.

Three school students have died after drowning in a tank in Wanathawilluwa while travelling by raft to collect flowers.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government and Sri Lankan authorities to continue the ongoing reform agenda, including improvements in governance and monetary policy.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s resilience and the government’s progress in implementing its economic recovery programme, according to the President’s Media Division.

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has established a Dengue Operations Centre to expedite the reporting of information and complaints related to dengue prevention and control.

Rear Admiral Damian Fernando has been appointed as the 27th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (30) at Temple Trees to review Sri Lanka's economic progress and discuss the country's priorities for the next phase of development.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence discussion with Sri Lankan authorities on the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement later this year, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou has confirmed.

A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Anuradhapura Provincial High Court after being found guilty of possessing 3.074 grams of heroin. MORE..

The British government’s new defence investment plan (DIP) has been announced with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promising to “make the British people safer” with an additional £15bn in funding allocated to defence.

The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former National Lotteries Board (NLB) Chairperson Shyamila Perera, who was arrested over a corruption allegation.