South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW disclosureSouth Korea's presidential office on Monday demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, saying Kyiv unilaterally disclosed the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea despite a prior agreement to keep the matter confidential. 14m agoPlans underway to introduce redesigned police uniform– Public Security MinisterPublic Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says the government, under the leadership of the President, has been able to take steps towards creating a professional police service and professional police officers. 23m agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandSeveral spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the islandSeveral spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. 1h agoTrump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fearsUnited States President Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to have a dinner meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Sunday (Sep 27) night, but reaffirmed his stance against slowing the pace of artificial intelligence development. 1h agoTrump confirms meeting with Anthropic's Amodei, repeats dismissal of AI fearsUnited States President Donald Trump confirmed that he plans to have a dinner meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Sunday (Sep 27) night, but reaffirmed his stance against slowing the pace of artificial intelligence development. 1h agoPezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Al Jazeera that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions, as Tehran awaits a response to its latest proposal to end the war.8h agoPezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Al Jazeera that Iran no longer trusts negotiations with the United States after previous rounds of talks were followed by attacks and sanctions, as Tehran awaits a response to its latest proposal to end the war.8h agoITAK MP Shritharan joins protest over removal of Thileepan statueIllankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) Parliamentarian Sivagnanam Shritharan joined a protest in Jaffna today (27) opposing the removal of a statue of former LTTE member Thileepan from behind the Nallur Temple.9h agoITAK MP Shritharan joins protest over removal of Thileepan statueIllankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) Parliamentarian Sivagnanam Shritharan joined a protest in Jaffna today (27) opposing the removal of a statue of former LTTE member Thileepan from behind the Nallur Temple.9h agoLandslide warnings remain in effect across seven districtsLandslide warnings issued for seven districts remain in effect amid continued heavy rainfall, the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) said.10h agoLandslide warnings remain in effect across seven districtsLandslide warnings issued for seven districts remain in effect amid continued heavy rainfall, the National Building Research Institute (NBRI) said.10h agoAfghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies tiesAfghanistan's defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan after a group it said included Islamic State militants crossed from Pakistan.10h agoAfghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies tiesAfghanistan's defence ministry said on Sunday its forces had killed 28 fighters and wounded 32 in the eastern province of Nuristan after a group it said included Islamic State militants crossed from Pakistan.10h agoPolice probe ‘Loku Patty’ link in deadly Baddegama shootingPolice are investigating a possible link to imprisoned drug trafficker “Loku Patty” following a deadly shooting targeting a three-wheeler in Halpathota, Baddegama, this morning (27).10h agoPolice probe ‘Loku Patty’ link in deadly Baddegama shootingPolice are investigating a possible link to imprisoned drug trafficker “Loku Patty” following a deadly shooting targeting a three-wheeler in Halpathota, Baddegama, this morning (27).10h agoUK Police arrest five men on suspicion of terror offenses near air base used by US forcesUK police arrested five men close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses.11h agoUK Police arrest five men on suspicion of terror offenses near air base used by US forcesUK police arrested five men close to an airbase in England that is used by US long-range bombers on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses.11h agoNEWS ALERTPresident to seek Cabinet approval for three-month fuel subsidyPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the present government has decided to provide a fuel subsidy for the next three months, with the relevant Cabinet paper scheduled to be presented tomorrow (28).12h agoNEWS ALERTPresident to seek Cabinet approval for three-month fuel subsidyPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the present government has decided to provide a fuel subsidy for the next three months, with the relevant Cabinet paper scheduled to be presented tomorrow (28).12h agoPresident rejects claims of political revenge in corruption probesPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has rejected claims that the government’s investigations into alleged corruption are politically motivated, saying there is no intention to take revenge against any individual.13h agoPresident rejects claims of political revenge in corruption probesPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has rejected claims that the government’s investigations into alleged corruption are politically motivated, saying there is no intention to take revenge against any individual.13h agoSri Lanka targets 4 million tourists, US$8 billion revenue by 2030The present government aims to attract four million tourists annually and generate US$8 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has said.13h agoSri Lanka targets 4 million tourists, US$8 billion revenue by 2030The present government aims to attract four million tourists annually and generate US$8 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has said.13h agoAPIT concerns raised in talks between government and banking sectorConcerns and proposals regarding Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) were raised during a special discussion between Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando and members of the National Executive Committee of the Banks and Finance Forum.13h agoAPIT concerns raised in talks between government and banking sectorConcerns and proposals regarding Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) were raised during a special discussion between Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando and members of the National Executive Committee of the Banks and Finance Forum.13h agoIranian Minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz dealOnly a "negotiated solution" can end the conflict between the US and Iran, Tehran's foreign minister has said, after President Donald Trump publicly rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.13h agoIranian Minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz dealOnly a "negotiated solution" can end the conflict between the US and Iran, Tehran's foreign minister has said, after President Donald Trump publicly rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.13h ago‘People stand with us, no one can topple this government’ - PresidentThe people continue to support the present government, despite claims made by political opponents, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said.13h ago‘People stand with us, no one can topple this government’ - PresidentThe people continue to support the present government, despite claims made by political opponents, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said.13h agoFloods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers riseHeavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides across parts of India and neighbouring Nepal, killing at least 19 people and leaving 10 workers missing as rivers rose above danger levels, authorities said.14h agoFloods, landslides kill 15 in India, four in Nepal as rivers riseHeavy rain and storms have triggered floods and landslides across parts of India and neighbouring Nepal, killing at least 19 people and leaving 10 workers missing as rivers rose above danger levels, authorities said.14h agoAmber warm advisory issued for several areasAn Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for several parts of the country, with the heat index expected to reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas tomorrow (28), the Department of Meteorology said.15h agoAmber warm advisory issued for several areasAn Amber-level warm weather advisory has been issued for several parts of the country, with the heat index expected to reach the ‘Caution’ level in some areas tomorrow (28), the Department of Meteorology said.15h agoSeveral men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by USBritish police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.15h agoSeveral men arrested in major incident at UK air base used by USBritish police said on Sunday they had arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences and Army bomb disposal experts were examining a number of vehicles in a "major incident" near an air base used by the US in southwest England.15h agoNine arrested in Jaffna with sharp weapons, Rs. 900,000 cashJaffna Police have arrested nine people, including a woman, after they were allegedly found travelling in a suspicious manner while carrying sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash.15h agoNine arrested in Jaffna with sharp weapons, Rs. 900,000 cashJaffna Police have arrested nine people, including a woman, after they were allegedly found travelling in a suspicious manner while carrying sharp weapons and Rs. 900,000 in cash.15h ago