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U.S. must be punished, Iran President says: Report

The United States must be punished for the weekend attacks on nuclear facilities, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told French President Emmanuel Macron, according to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 6:55 pm

US Embassy’s special request to nonimmigrant visa applicants

The United States Embassy in Colombo has requested all individuals applying for a F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa to change the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to public, effective immediately. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 6:43 pm

Iran’s exiled ‘crown prince’ says he is ready to take over from Ayatollah Khamenei

The exiled son of Iran’s last shah today offered himself up as interim leader to take over running the country as it transitions away from dictatorship. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 6:28 pm

UN Human Rights Chief arrives in Sri Lanka

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk has arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 5:58 pm

‘We will end this war’: Iran issues warning to Trump

Iran said on Monday that the U.S. attack on its nuclear sites expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and called U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign against the Islamic Republic. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 5:11 pm

‘Sathosa’ case against Johnston Fernando adjourned till July 30

The case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against former Minister Johnston Fernando and three others was taken up for hearing once again before the Colombo High Court today (23). MORE..

| June 23, 2025 4:52 pm

Sri Lanka grants clearance to FAO research vessel

The government has granted clearance to a research vessel of the Food and Agriculture Organization scheduled to commence research engagements in Sri Lanka in August. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 4:27 pm

Iran’s supreme leader asks Putin to do more after US strikes

Iran’s supreme leader sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday to ask President Vladimir Putin for more help from Russia after the biggest U.S. military action against the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution over the weekend. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 4:12 pm

Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs in May

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has increased to 0.6% in May 2025, compared to -0.8% in April 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 3:50 pm

Superintendent of Anuradhapura Prison granted bail

The Superintendent of the Anuradhapura Prison, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and subsequently remanded over allegations of unlawfully releasing an inmate of the Anuradhapura Prison under the presidential pardon for Vesak Poya, has been has been granted bail. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 3:33 pm

Nissanka Senadhipathi arrives at Bribery Commission

The Chairman of the Avant Garde Maritime Services Company, Nissanka Senadhipathi has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (23), Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 2:53 pm

CPC prepares for any possible fuel crisis amidst Middle East tensions

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says it is planning to take necessary measures if any possible fuel crisis arises in the future due to the ongoing conflict and escalating tensions in the Middle East. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 2:37 pm

Stay order issued on inaugural session of Wanathawilluwa PS

The Appeal Court today (23) issued an interim order preventing the holding of the inaugural session of the Wanathawilluwa Pradeshiya Sabha, which was scheduled to be held tomorrow (24), said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 1:59 pm

Arrest warrant issued against ex–MP Sajin Vass

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (23) issued a warrant for the arrest of former Parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who failed to appear before the court in connection with a case filed by the Inland Revenue Commissioner regarding alleged income tax evasion amounting to nearly Rs. 36.9 million. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 1:37 pm

Sri Lanka calls upon all parties to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East

Sri Lanka has called upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 1:36 pm

Over 16,000 kg of narcotics seized in raids under new govt – Acting IGP

Since the incumbent government assumed power on 29 September 2024, police raids have resulted in the seizure of significant quantities of narcotics, according to Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP). MORE..

| June 23, 2025 1:33 pm

No Sri Lankan casualties reported in Israel in past 24 hours – Embassy

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has confirmed that no Sri Lankan casualties have been reported in the past 24 hours as a result of the ongoing military conflict. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 1:32 pm

All prison chiefs summoned to Colombo for special discussion

A special meeting has been held in Colombo today (23), after summoning all heads of prisons from across the country. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 12:47 pm

Satellite images indicate severe damage to Fordow, but doubts remain

Commercial satellite imagery indicates the U.S. attack on Iran’s Fordow nuclear plant severely damaged - and possibly destroyed - the deeply-buried site and the uranium-enriching centrifuges it housed, but there was no confirmation, experts said on Sunday. MORE..

| June 23, 2025 12:45 pm