Saudi Arabia and the US have carried out strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, in a potential escalation of the Middle East conflict.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the government is attempting to undermine judicial independence by proposing a constitutional amendment to alter the retirement age of judges.

A private hospital in Vavuniya has been fined Rs. 500,000 for charging above the government-controlled price for a Full Blood Count (FBC) test.

Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, three sources familiar with the deal told ​Reuters, as it rebuilds its defences amid war with the United States.

A total of 12 individuals have been arrested during a search operation conducted in Mannar by the Sri Lanka Navy.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has unanimously opposed the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges, with BASL President Rajeev Amarasuriya stating that the entire legal profession of the country is firmly against the move.

Ebola cases in DR Congo have reached 3,262 - making it the 'fastest outbreak on record', according to officials.

The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has held discussions with explosive licensees at the Ministry of Defence premises to address key challenges affecting the explosives sector and explore measures to enhance regulatory and operational efficiency.

The “Dinana Dakuna” collective has voiced strong opposition and concern over the Cabinet approval recently granted to amend the Constitution and the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978, under the stated objective of “making the judicial process more efficient and streamlined.”

Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) said on Wednesday that several of its official headquarters across the country were hit in co-ordinated attacks by US and Saudi forces.

The Special General Meeting of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is currently underway at the association's headquarters in Colombo.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds for the sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil and from Kalpitiya to Mullaitivu via Mannar and Kankesanthurai.

The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka this year has continued to increase, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.

Indian activists are challenging ​Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance used at the largest youth protest in decades, with one court case set ‌to become a test of federal powers even after agitation ended.

The Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, paid farewell calls on the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at their respective offices.

Oil prices rose more than $3 a barrel on Wednesday after joint strikes in Iraq by the United States and Saudi Arabia, and the interception of Iran's ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. forces in the Middle East, while U.S. crude inventories shrank.

A police constable has committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) will hold a special general meeting today (29) to discuss the proposed increase in the retirement age of judges and the measures to be taken in response.