Iraqi, Saudi foreign ministers discuss regional developments after drone strikes on pipelineIraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional developments and continued coordination between their countries during a phone call Friday evening.21m ago China’s Xi arrives in India for BRICS summit in first trip in seven years since 2019Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Indian capital New Delhi on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, marking his first visit to India in seven years.28m agoHambantota Port ‘smart key’ theft racket busted; employee, businessman arrestedA port employee allegedly involved in a racket pertaining to the theft and sale of “smart keys” from vehicles imported into the country through the Hambantota International Port, along with an outside party who purchased the stolen keys, have been arrested.1h agoHambantota Port ‘smart key’ theft racket busted; employee, businessman arrestedA port employee allegedly involved in a racket pertaining to the theft and sale of “smart keys” from vehicles imported into the country through the Hambantota International Port, along with an outside party who purchased the stolen keys, have been arrested.1h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.2h agoAdvisory issued for strong winds and rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.2h agoJakarta jolted by 6.5 magnitude quake, tremors felt across Indonesia’s Java and SumatraA magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Jakarta’s Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) early Saturday, with tremors felt in the Indonesian capital and across parts of Java and Sumatra.2h agoJakarta jolted by 6.5 magnitude quake, tremors felt across Indonesia’s Java and SumatraA magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Jakarta’s Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) early Saturday, with tremors felt in the Indonesian capital and across parts of Java and Sumatra.2h agoPresident to attend NPP farmers’ rally in Polonnaruwa todayNational People’s Power (NPP) farmers’ rally in Polonnaruwa District will be held today (12) at 4.00 p.m. with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.3h agoPresident to attend NPP farmers’ rally in Polonnaruwa todayNational People’s Power (NPP) farmers’ rally in Polonnaruwa District will be held today (12) at 4.00 p.m. with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.3h ago13-year-old killed as firework explodes at religious festival in BatticaloaA 13-year-old boy was killed after a firework exploded during an annual religious festival held at a Kovil in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa.4h ago13-year-old killed as firework explodes at religious festival in BatticaloaA 13-year-old boy was killed after a firework exploded during an annual religious festival held at a Kovil in the Valaichchenai area of Batticaloa.4h agoDeath toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missingThe Philippine Coast Guard says it has recovered 30 bodies from the wreckage of a ferry that caught fire this week, bringing the total death toll to 35.4h agoDeath toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missingThe Philippine Coast Guard says it has recovered 30 bodies from the wreckage of a ferry that caught fire this week, bringing the total death toll to 35.4h agoSuspect arrested over Mahiyanganaya murder Sri Lanka Police said that a suspect allegedly involved in the murder of an individual who was attacked with a sharp weapon in front of a house in the Aluketiyawa area of Mahiyanganaya has been arrested.4h agoSuspect arrested over Mahiyanganaya murder Sri Lanka Police said that a suspect allegedly involved in the murder of an individual who was attacked with a sharp weapon in front of a house in the Aluketiyawa area of Mahiyanganaya has been arrested.4h agoUnidentified body found in Kelani RiverThe body of an unidentified man has been recovered from the Kelani River in the Jalthara area within the Hanwella Police Division.5h agoUnidentified body found in Kelani RiverThe body of an unidentified man has been recovered from the Kelani River in the Jalthara area within the Hanwella Police Division.5h agoOver 160,000 affected across eight districts by El Nino conditionsA total of 161,451 individuals belonging to 49,344 families across eight districts in Sri Lanka have been affected by the impact of El Nino weather conditions.6h agoOver 160,000 affected across eight districts by El Nino conditionsA total of 161,451 individuals belonging to 49,344 families across eight districts in Sri Lanka have been affected by the impact of El Nino weather conditions.6h agoTrain derails in northern France, injuring 44 peopleA train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northern France, injuring 44 people on Friday evening at around 7:30 p.m. local time, French authorities and the French railway operator said.6h agoTrain derails in northern France, injuring 44 peopleA train derailed between Rouen and Caen in Normandy, northern France, injuring 44 people on Friday evening at around 7:30 p.m. local time, French authorities and the French railway operator said.6h agoEbola infections top 7,000 in Congo as virus spreads to new provinceThe number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 7,000, with the virus spreading to a new province, government data showed on Friday.6h agoEbola infections top 7,000 in Congo as virus spreads to new provinceThe number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has passed 7,000, with the virus spreading to a new province, government data showed on Friday.6h agoIraq orders closure of Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran, two sources sayIraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure after the latest drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, two security sources told Reuters on Saturday.6h agoIraq orders closure of Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran, two sources sayIraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure after the latest drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, two security sources told Reuters on Saturday.6h agoGulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut downYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Friday, four Yemeni government sources told Reuters, moving to tighten their grip on a vital global shipping route in the widening Middle East war.7h agoGulf oil threatened anew as Houthis reach key island and pipeline is shut downYemen's Iran-aligned Houthis reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Friday, four Yemeni government sources told Reuters, moving to tighten their grip on a vital global shipping route in the widening Middle East war.7h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the country Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (12), according to the Department of Meteorology. 7h agoSeveral spells of showers expected in parts of the country Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (12), according to the Department of Meteorology. 7h agoGovt. allocates Rs. 65 bln to develop 26 cities across Sri LankaMinister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake says the Government is implementing a people-centered and sustainable urban development programme aimed at creating cities where people can live comfortably, rather than focusing solely on concrete buildings. 15h agoGovt. allocates Rs. 65 bln to develop 26 cities across Sri LankaMinister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake says the Government is implementing a people-centered and sustainable urban development programme aimed at creating cities where people can live comfortably, rather than focusing solely on concrete buildings. 15h agoConcessions granted on efficiency bar examinations for Sri Lanka Teacher ServiceThe Public Service Commission has approved a request made by the Ministry of Education to provide concessions regarding the efficiency bar examinations required under the Sri Lanka Teacher Service. 15h agoConcessions granted on efficiency bar examinations for Sri Lanka Teacher ServiceThe Public Service Commission has approved a request made by the Ministry of Education to provide concessions regarding the efficiency bar examinations required under the Sri Lanka Teacher Service. 15h agoTrump says US will never forget 9/11, 'that's why we fight today'U.S. President Donald Trump vowed Friday that the United States would never forget the September 11, 2001 attacks and would continue to "fight," as he marked the 25th anniversary in a ceremony at the Pentagon. 16h agoTrump says US will never forget 9/11, 'that's why we fight today'U.S. President Donald Trump vowed Friday that the United States would never forget the September 11, 2001 attacks and would continue to "fight," as he marked the 25th anniversary in a ceremony at the Pentagon. 16h agoSix grenade attacks reported so far this year, Police suspect use of LTTE-era explosivesSix grenade attacks have been carried out by organized criminal gangs in Sri Lanka so far this year. 16h agoSix grenade attacks reported so far this year, Police suspect use of LTTE-era explosivesSix grenade attacks have been carried out by organized criminal gangs in Sri Lanka so far this year. 16h ago
