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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un signals continued missile development in next 5 years

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signaled the country will continue to develop missiles in the next five years, as he visited major munitions enterprises in the last quarter of 2025, state media KCNA said on Friday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 11:31 am

Google might finally allow Gmail users to change email addresses: Here’s how

Google is preparing a change that could finally address a long-standing issue for Gmail users - having to live with an old email address forever. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 9:43 am

Arkansas Powerball player strikes $1.8bn jackpot on Christmas Eve

A Powerball player in Arkansas won a whopping $1.817bn (£1.34bn) jackpot in a Christmas Eve drawing, making it the second-largest lottery prize ever claimed. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 7:36 am

Original locomotive absent from ‘Tsunami Train’ commemorative run

It has been reported that the original locomotive involved in the tragic Peraliya train disaster caused by the 2004 tsunami did not participate in this year’s symbolic commemorative run. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 11:09 am

Met. Dept warns of heavy rain across several provinces from Dec. 29

The Meteorology Department states that, as an active easterly wave is expected to move across the island from December 29, rainy conditions are likely to intensify, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces over the next few days. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 3:59 pm

Suspect arrested over shooting death of former Mulleriyawa PS Vice Chairman

The Western Province Southern Crime Division has arrested a suspect yesterday (25) in connection with the shooting death of the former Vice Chairman of the Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha in Kotikawatta. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 7:31 am

Gampaha Crimes OIC remanded over bribery charges

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division at the Gampaha Police Station until January 06, in connection with an alleged bribery case. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 2:30 pm

Three-year-old killed in road accident involving cab in Welipenna

A three-year-old girl was killed in a road accident near the 5th mile post on the Aluthgama–Matugama Road, within the Welipenna Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 9:12 am

Three arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle Rs. 8.6 million worth of goods

In a special operation conducted at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Customs officers have arrested three Sri Lankan nationals earlier this morning (26) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of goods valued at Rs. 8.6 million into the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 12:53 pm

Kohuwala shooting victim succumbs to injuries

The individual who was injured in the recent shooting incident near the Kohuwala Junction in Nugegoda has succumbed to his injuries. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 6:20 pm

Six arrested over showroom manager’s shooting in Ambalangoda

Police have arrested six suspects in connection with the shooting and killing of a showroom manager in Ambalangoda on 22 December. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 8:57 am

15 injured after stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan

Fifteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan during which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, an emergency services official said on Dec 26. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 7:41 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

A few showers may occur in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts, today (26), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 6:31 am

NPP PS member arrested for threatening female Grama Niladhari officer

A Member of the Puttalam Pradeshiya Sabha representing the National People’s Power (NPP) has been arrested by Mundalama Police early this morning (26) in connection with the alleged verbal abuse and intimidation of a female Grama Niladhari officer. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 12:48 pm

Bomb scare prompts special search operation at Kandy District Secretariat

It is reported that a special search operation has been launched at the Kandy District Secretariat following a bomb scare. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 11:10 am

Former Minister Douglas Devananda arrested by CID

Former Minister and leader of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) Douglas Devananda has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 6:31 pm

Bomb scare at Kandy District Secretariat: No explosives found so far – Police

A special search operation was launched at the Kandy District Secretariat today (26) following a bomb scare, however no explosives have been found so far, according to police. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 4:44 pm

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 6:44 am

Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga’s biggest trial

Malaysia’s influential former premier Najib Razak was jailed on Friday for a further 15 years and fined $2.8 billion for power abuse and money laundering in the biggest trial of the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, a ruling that could have big political ramifications. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 9:36 pm

Woman arrested over showroom manager’s shooting in Ambalangoda

More details have been revealed regarding the shooting and killing of a showroom manager in Ambalangoda, following joint investigations conducted by the Police Special Task Force (STF) and the Galle District Crimes Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 1:52 pm

Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal

A Malaysia court has convicted former prime minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and money laundering, in his second major trial for a multi-billion-dollar state funds scandal. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 3:44 pm

Sri Lanka to observe two-minute silence today to mark 21 years since devastating tsunami

Today (26) marks 21 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, one of the world’s deadliest and most destructive natural disasters, which impacted over 10 countries in the Indian Ocean. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 7:56 am

Over 100 mobile phones recovered at Boossa High Security Prison this year

The Police Special Task Force (STF) has stated that more than 100 mobile phones have been recovered so far this year from inmates including notorious underworld figures detained at the Boossa High Security Prison, where the country’s major criminals are held. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 8:54 pm

Seven youths arrested for illegal motorcycle racing in Panadura

Panadura North Police have arrested a total of seven youths for engaging in illegal motorcycle racing involving monetary bets. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 12:53 pm

49-year-old doctor drowns at Mirissa Beach

A doctor has reportedly died after drowning in the Mirissa Beach yesterday (25). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 10:56 am

US launches ‘powerful strikes’ against Islamic State in Nigeria, says Trump

President Donald Trump has said the US launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 6:55 am

Ariana Grande breaks Spotify record on Christmas Eve

Ariana Grande, the singer became the No.1 artist in the world, in terms of Spotify monthly listeners, surpassing The Weeknd for the coveted spot, on Wednesday (Dec.24). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 8:44 am

Election of new chairman for Weligama PS postponed again

The process to elect a new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, which has been marked by several controversial developments, has been postponed for the second time. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 26, 2025 1:26 pm

Nearly 30,000 individuals subjected to inspection during police operation

A total of 597 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (24). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 10:40 am

Law to be strictly enforced against individuals who violate environmental regulations

Law will be strictly enforced against individuals who violate environmental regulations, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 7:57 am

17 feared dead after bus catches fire in India’s Karnataka

A horrific road accident on National Highway-48 in Chitradurga in India’s Karnataka has left at least 17 people feared dead after a private sleeper coach bus caught fire following a collision with a lorry. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 9:37 am

Avoid extravagance and share this Christmas with the poor - Cardinal

Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has called on Sri Lankans to avoid all forms of extravagance and celebrate this year’s Christmas in a humble fashion. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 5:39 am

PM Harini calls for unity and compassion while working towards a better tomorrow

Let us renew our commitment to act together as citizens, guided by unity, love, compassion, and responsibility, in pursuit of our shared dream of a better tomorrow, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in her Christmas Day message.

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 6:37 am

Friends and The Middle actor Pat Finn dies aged 60

US actor Pat Finn, who appeared in popular TV shows including Friends, Seinfeld and The Middle, has died aged 60. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 10:27 am

Amazon Web Services servers crash on Christmas, several websites down

Several reports claim that the Amazon Web Services servers have crashed on the intervening night of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 9:42 am

Hikkaduwa UC budget defeated for the third time

The budget of the Hikkaduwa Urban Council, which is under the control of the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated for the third time. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 12:29 pm

Boxing Day sales set to be biggest on record this year

Australians are forecast to spend $1.6bn in the sales on Boxing Day as the consumer regulator warns shoppers that even major retailers use deceptive sales tactics. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 9:09 am

T-56 assault rifle and ammunition found in Grandpass

A T-56 assault rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition have been found on a plot of land in 60-Watta, Grandpass, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 9:02 am

Pope Leo calls for kindness to strangers and the poor in Christmas message

Pope Leo has told Christians that the Christmas story should remind them of their duty to help the poor and strangers. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 6:57 am

Christmas is a time to reflect on teaching of Jesus on love and forgiveness –Dilith

The noble qualities revealed by Jesus Christ should guide both our personal lives and our collective national life which have contributed to the progress of human society, the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera stated in his Christmas Day message. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 11:48 am

14 people hospitalized after bus overturns in Serunuwara

A total of 14 individuals have sustained injuries after a bus veered off the road and overturned in Serunuwara this morning (25), police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 11:21 am

Few showers predicted in several areas of the island today

A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts.

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 5:38 am

Special access to visit inmates on Christmas Day – Prison Commissioner

Inmates in all prisons across the island have been granted a special opportunity to meet visitors today (25) in view of Christmas Day, prison authorities said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 9:53 am

Let’s renew humanity through compassion and bring joy to every home this Christmas – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged all Sri Lankans to rise together as a nation to face the present challenges with courage and unity. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 5:37 am

Public urged to help those affected by recent calamities during festive period

It is appropriate to celebrate this year’s Christmas differently than usual, by helping those affected by recent calamities, said Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri chapters. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 11:44 am

King Charles III picks Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day broadcast

King Charles III has chosen Westminster Abbey as the site of his Christmas Day speech on Thursday, reflecting the idea of pilgrimage that is expected to be a theme of the annual address to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 11:39 am

Sri Lanka can rise again as strong, just and humane nation – Opposition Leader

Christmas reminds us not only of what we have lost, but also of what we have not lost within ourselves, our compassion for one another, our willingness to stand together and our faith in hope for tomorrow, stated Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in his Christmas Day message. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 7:05 am

Christmas Day cyclone greets remote Australian islands

Tropical Cyclone Grant is expected to remain a category one system as it passes just to the north of a tiny group of islands off the West Australian coast today. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 7:27 am

NORAD tracks Santa’s Yuletide sleigh ride for 70th year

Santa Claus drove his reindeer-powered sleigh over rooftops around the world on Wednesday, delivering gifts to millions of children in a magic Christmas Eve ritual that North American air defense officials say they began tracking 70 years ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 12:19 pm

Police obtain detention orders to question suspects arrested in southern seas with large haul of narcotics

The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to obtain seven-day detention orders for the suspects arrested in connection with a stock of narcotics discovered on a multi-day fishing vessel by a group of Sri Lanka Navy officers off the southern coast. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 25, 2025 8:26 am

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