US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Nov 4) the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party lost control of Congress.

Lung cancer cases in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately 50% since 2010, with health experts warning of a growing trend among both men and women.

Two individuals including a teenager have been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) for allegedly demanding Rs. 1 million in ransom while issuing death threats.

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with political parties on whom to task with forming a new coalition government, after he received the official results of a general election last week he said had no clear winner.

A multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (05) has been brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour along with five suspects and 10 sacks suspected to contain narcotics, police said.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says it expects to announce its final decision on the proposed electricity tariff revision for the fourth quarter of this year next week.

A 44-year-old Irish national has been rescued by police lifesaving officers after being swept away by a strong sea current while swimming at Mirissa Beach.

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with Kenya's Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, to discuss ways of further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Department of Meteorology has warned that fairly heavy showers exceeding 75 mm are likely in several parts of Sri Lanka today (05), with showers and thundershowers expected across most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.

President Donald Trump faced pressure from Republicans on Wednesday to change course after a midterm ​election rout handed Democrats control of Congress and voters rejected his handpicked candidates in key races.

Sri Lanka’s official national poverty line has increased to Rs. 17,742 per person per month in September 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Census and Statistics.

Parliament is scheduled to debate and approve Supplementary Estimate No. 8 of 2026, amounting to Rs. 4.261 billion, today (05), following a decision reached at the Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting held yesterday.

The British pound has risen to its highest overall level since the Brexit referendum over a decade ago.

Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (Lanka IOC) has increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20, effective from midnight today (04).

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (04) that underworld figure Manoj Suranga Liyanage, also known as "Batuwatte Chamara,” had jointly planned...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given the country's highest award for women to the US First Lady, Melania Trump.

After Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in a historic midterm victory, US Vice-President JD Vance has blamed the war with Iran and Washington's relationship with Israel for the Republican Party's electoral defeat, saying many voters...

The Supreme Court today (04) commenced hearing 26 petitions filed challenging the Prevention of Organized Crimes Bill presented to Parliament by the Government.