Asian stocks from Shanghai to Tokyo and Sydney to Hong Kong plunged on Monday to levels not seen in decades, as global markets continue to reel from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four space tourists splashed down off the coast of California on Friday. This was the first crewed mission to fly a polar orbit around the Earth, passing by both the North and South poles.

The report on the ’Census of Population and Housing 2024,’ conducted by the Census and Statistics Department was officially handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (07) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Parliament has officially informed the Election Commission that a Parliamentary seat has fallen vacant with the demise of NPP Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera who passed away yesterday.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago to provide a statement regarding the disbursement of funds from the Presidential Fund to several individuals, including politicians, police

A total of 722,276 tourist arrivals were recorded during the first three months of 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been further remanded until April 21 by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court.

A man was arrested by wildlife officers from the Vavuniya Wildlife Zone and the Mannar site for possessing one kilogram of sea cow (Dugong dugon) flesh.

The Anuradhapura airbase was declared an international airport effective for one day to facilitate the departure of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a separate aircraft to Rameswaram in the southern part of India yesterday.

Presenting the Annual Economic Review for 2024 (AER 2024) to President and Minister of Finance, Anura Kumara Disanayake, Governor of the Central Bank Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe highlighted the steady progress of Sri Lanka’s economic recovery follo

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko condemned the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Sri Lanka for defence cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the neighbouring island

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa who arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), left the premises a short while ago after recording a statement .

While several parts of the island are expected to experience heavy rainfall above100 mm, the sun is also currently passing directly overhead in several areas.

Sri Lanka Customs in a major enforcement operation has seized a large quantity of foreign cigarettes smuggled into the country by several local passengers.

Saudi authorities have announced a temporary visa ban affecting 14 countries ahead of the Hajj season. The suspension applies to Umrah, business, and family visas, with restrictions expected to end by mid-June, according to diplomatic sources.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning.

A Jordanian national allegedly attempted to open the doors of a Sydney-bound plane on Saturday evening and had to be restrained by crew and other passengers, forcing the airline to request police assistance on arrival.

A leading liquor store chain owner cum hotelier had been booked by the Department of Excise yesterday for promoting booze sales through Facebook by using attractive discounts, thus violating the NATA Act. The Excise also took a large stock of foreign

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump slapping increased tariffs on imports, Sri Lanka sought to strengthen economic cooperation with India during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasuriya, has recommended to the National Police Commission that the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Welikada Police Station be transferred to enable an impartial inquiry into the death of 26-

National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) Kosala Nuwan has passed away at the age of 38 after suffering a heart attack, hospital sources said.

An Indian woman was arrested at Katunayake Airport this morning (06) by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau with cocaine worth Rs. 65 million.

A total of 74 fresh complaints related to the upcoming Local Government elections were received, taking the total number to over 600.

Sri Lanka has set at least 11 Indian fishermen free, in a goodwill gesture.

Long, flowing wigs and weave extensions have dominated the catwalks of Ivory Coast’s massively popular beauty pageants for years.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his state visit and emplaned for India.

We intend questioning the government in Parliament on the agreements it has signed with India during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when it meets on Tuesday, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva said today.

India’s longest and most holy river, the Ganges, is home to thousands of dolphins. But their survival is under threat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with members of the 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket team and said the triumph captured the imagination of countless sports lovers.

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken part in an anti-Trump protest in a score of locations across the US in what organisers expect to be the largest single day of protest against President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk.