President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche has been confirmed as US attorney general - the nation's top law enforcement official.

The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 64 so far this year, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit.

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has uncovered information about a large-scale organised extortion racket being carried out through social media and messaging platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The Indian government has been consistently engaging with Sri Lanka through bilateral mechanisms and diplomatic channels to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen and their boats, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed Parliament.

The Western Province branch of the Petroleum Distributors’ Association is scheduled to be inaugurated tomorrow (9), according to the association.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a canned fish manufacturing facility operating without a valid licence from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) in the Alabadagama area of Pannala.

The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds affecting the North-Central, North-Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces and Trincomalee district.

Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage said that all arrangements have been made to hold the 2026 General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Advanced Level Examination (A/L) starting from August 10 to September 5 at 2,532 examination centres across the island.

Typhoon ​Dolphin lashed Japan's southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power ‌to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm's expected arrival on its east coast.

The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill to punish Russia and key buyers of its petroleum products, such as China and India, claiming that such trade helps fuel the Ukraine war.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a “Red” level advisory for strong winds and rough seas for sea areas extending from Chilaw to Mannar via Kalpitiya and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage stated that this year’s Grade 5 Scholarship Examination will be held tomorrow (09) at 2,723 examination centres islandwide.

Human skeletal remains belonging to 501 individuals have been excavated from the mass grave located near the Siththupaththu Cemetery in Chemmani, Jaffna.

According to the National Council for Road Safety, motorcyclists currently account for the highest number of deaths in road accidents.

The Data Protection Authority (DPA) has issued Personal Data Protection Circular No. 01/2026, providing guidance to Ministries, Government Departments, Provincial Councils, Local Authorities, Public Corporations, Statutory Institutions and State-Owned Enterprises

Police have arrested three suspects, including the alleged shooter, in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at a child’s birthday party held at a function hall in Kadirana, Wattala, on July 23.

Thailand's prime minister has vowed to introduce new gun control laws in the wake of a shooting by a teenager on the outskirts of Bangkok that left eight people dead and 22 injured.

Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG).