Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addressed a press conference for nearly 15 hours, his office said on Sunday, claiming it broke a previous record held by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

Air India said on Sunday it had suspended flights to Tel Aviv until May 6 after a missile attack on Israel’s main international airport.

On the back of a disciplined bowling performance and a calculative chase, Sri Lanka Women outclassed India Women by 3 wickets in the Fourth ODI of the ongoing Tri-Series in Colombo, Sri Lanka. With two back to back wins, the Lankans now stand strong

A candidate who is contesting the Local Government elections was arrested for raping an underage girl in Passara.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Acting Ministers for four ministries while he is away on an official visit to Vietnam.

A missile fired from Yemen landed near the main terminal of Israel’s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday morning, Israeli authorities said.

The Mount Lavinia Police has launched an investigation after a car was stolen in Ratmalana on Friday while an 81-year-old man had briefly left his vehicle to visit a nearby bank, leaving his 76-year-old wife inside.

Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani paid a courtesy call on Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees today, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in defense and regional security.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake criticized the incident where buses heading to Colombo for the NPP May Day rally were parked along the Southern Expressway and stressed the need to take disciplinary action against those responsible.

Sujeewa Ruwan Kumara de Silva, alias ’’Loku Patty’’, the main suspect in the Club Wasantha murder and a known organized criminal, has been brought back to Sri Lanka.

US President Donald Trump has attracted criticism from some Catholics after posting an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope.

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada revealed on Saturday that he was serving a ban from cricket for recreational drug use.

A 47-year-old man was killed and another injured in a shooting incident in Meetiyagoda, police said.

A bold anti-corruption initiative has been officially launched at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), marking a significant step toward transparency and accountability in one of the country’s most publicly accessed institutions, Transport, Highw

The investigations into the ragging incident at the Sabaragamuwa University have been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

Sri Lankan-born Cassandra Fernando has been re-elected to the Australian Parliament following the federal election.

Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry could face severe economic fallout if the United States moves ahead with the proposed reciprocal tariff, the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) cautioned.

There is a weakness in the initial agreement we made with Starlink, as it does not grant us access to its data systems in the event of a national security issue, unlike the arrangements we have with existing telecom providers in Sri Lanka, President

Due to the Local Government (LG) elections scheduled for May 6, the one-day services, including other social services offered by the Department for Registration of Persons, will not be available for two days.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left for Vietnam a short while ago on an official state visit, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

Anthony Albanese has secured a stunnifederal election win while delivering a devastating result for the Coalition that cost Peter Dutton his own seat.

A proposed increase in US tariff rates on rubber products could devastate Sri Lanka’s export sector, risking 150,000 livelihoods and destabilising rural economies, Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) C

India said it has banned the import of goods originating from or transiting via Pakistan as diplomatic tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations flared in the wake of a deadly attack on tourists in disputed Kashmir region.

SriLankan Airlines said that Flight UL 122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, arrived in Colombo from Chennai at 11:59 hrs today, underwent a comprehensive security inspection upon arrival.

A suspect was today ordered to be detained for a period of 48 hours following his arrest over the murder of social activist Dan Priyasad.

Sri Lankan health officials have warned the public about the dangers of treating chikungunya without proper diagnosis, as it can be life-threatening for dengue patients. With both diseases spreading fast due to the rainy season, they urge people to s

The issuing of vehicle revenue licenses in the Western Province will be suspended on May 5 and 6 due to the Local Government elections, the Provincial Chief Secretary said.

The electricity tariffs will be increased in the next tariff revision in June, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

Polls have opened on Australia’s general election day, with millions of voters expected to cast their ballots to decide the composition of the 48th federal parliament.

The government is facing a dilemma as it must either increase the power tariff or face a delay in receiving the fifth tranche under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement signed with the IMF, United National Party (UNP) National Organiser Sagala