U.S President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that an ​interim accord with Iran was not final, and that ‌he could resume a bombing campaign if he did not like it or if Tehran did not ’’behave’’.

A growing sedentary lifestyle among young people is increasingly being linked to a higher risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), a condition medical experts describe as a “silent killer” due to its sudden and often undetected onset.

Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.

Lanka Sathosa, the state-owned supermarket chain, has announced a reduction in prices of several essential consumer goods aimed at providing relief to the public.

’’I’m the boss,’’ Trump said as he strode in to the morning session of the last day of the three-day G7 summit, with the other leaders already in their seats.

India ’A’ bounced back from their Super Over loss to Sri Lanka ’A’ by defeating Afghanistan ’A’ by 101 runs and booking their place in the tri-series final.

The Colombo Stock Exchange ended Wednesday’s session on a mixed note, as early buying momentum faded amid profit-taking activity. The market opened positively, with the ASPI climbing to an intraday high of 93 points during early trading, reflecting

The three-month grace period granted for the implementation of mandatory seat belt regulations will end on June 19, after which legal action will be taken against motorists and passengers who fail to comply, the Transport, Highways and Urban Developm

Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has undergone a successful lung transplant in Oslo, the country’s royal household has said.

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said the government is currently unable to reduce domestic fuel prices despite the decline in global fuel prices, as Sri Lanka is still using fuel stocks purchased at higher prices.

A petition seeking urgent action to prevent the electrocution and illegal killing of elephants was taken up before the Court of Appeal today, with the court fixing a date for the hearing and directing the respondent state institutions to file their o

The body of a woman was found inside a vehicle parked near Teldeniya Hospital today.

US President Donald Trump shared a light-hearted moment with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the G7 Summit in France, drawing laughter with remarks about the Emirati leader’s soft-spoken style.

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday expressed confidence that Sri Lanka’s economy remains on course to achieve its medium-term growth targets, citing the country’s 5.1% economic growth in the first quarter

Israeli forces have reportedly carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon despite renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump of Israel’s actions in the country.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (17) granted bail to Yoshitha Rajapaksa, hours after he was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation into his recruitmen

Repair work on the damaged railway line between Nanu Oya and Ambewela on the Upcountry Line, which was affected by Cyclone Ditwah, has been completed, the Railway Department said.

The writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking an order preventing his arrest in connection with the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks was today fixed for tomorrow by the Court of Appeal.

Telegram has taken the Indian government to court over its decision to temporarily ban the messaging platform days before millions of students retake a crucial medical entrance examination.

Sri Lanka received US$847 million in workers’ remittances in May 2026, marking a 32% increase compared to the US$641.7 million received in May 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sent a clear and calm message to India A players, including teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, following an on-field altercation during the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka.

The government has approved Rs. 1,008 million to repair and improve 126 school hostels across the country between 2026 and 2028, the Prime Minister’s Media Division said.

The public will have until June 21 to view the two newborn lion cubs at the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens, as the cubs will no longer be displayed after that due to safety concerns, Director General Chandana Rajapaksha said.

Manori Sallay, the wife of former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, today alleged that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has, for the first time, admitted to subjecting Suresh Sallay to

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (17) after appearing before the commission to provide a statement.

The Archbishop of Colombo was never given prior warnings on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks and he was informed about the mayhem on April 21st morning after he held a private service at Bishops House Colombo, spokesman for Cardinal Ranjith, Fr. Cyril

The National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030, launched in Colombo yesterday (16), sets a target of achieving US$ 36 billion in export earnings by 2030 while positioning Sri Lanka as a competitive, logistics- and knowledge-based export hub

According to official data from the Ministry of Health, there is a serious shortage of essential and priority medicines in the government health system.

The Health Ministry has introduced “Healthy School Canteen Guidelines,” which provide standards for school canteens, healthy food recipes, and lists of foods that should be avoided, as part of efforts to improve child nutrition in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has recorded an estimated loss of Rs. 9.4 billion in tobacco tax revenue in 2024 due to changes in cigarette brand market shares following a 20% tax increase introduced in 2023, recent data cited by researchers at Verité Research said.