The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation, and increased borrowing costs, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Gl

Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon have been locked down and others are being evacuated due to a “hazardous materials incident,” three sources familiar and the local fire department said.

The best, biggest and most looked forward to football World Cup kicked off in Mexico City today as renowned singer Shakira struck the vocal cords with the official song titled Dai Dai, an Italian expression meaning “come on, come on” after which

The 2026 Schools Rugby League Tournament moves into its second round this weekend, with several blockbuster encounters set to light up the Division ‘A’ competition.

El Niño - the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures - has officially begun, US scientists say.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended its losses on Thursday, with both benchmark indices closing lower as escalating tensions in the Middle East continued to dampen investor sentiment. Persistent geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over its po

A Coroner attached to the Ragama (North Colombo) Teaching Hospital has been arrested by investigative officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

British defence ​minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the resources that are needed ‌to keep the country safe from heightened threats.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would hit Iran ’’very hard tonight’’ and wanted at some point to take Iran’s oil infrastructure hub Kharg Island, after tit-for-tat strikes ​in the Gulf undermined a shaky ceasefir

The Horana Magistrate’s Court today (11) ordered the release on bail of the owner of the ’’Mawpiya Sewana Senehase Kädella’’ elders’ home in Batagoda, Horana, who had been arrested and remanded in custody following a recent fire at the f

Three Indian sailors are confirmed killed as the country reports a separate incident involving a vessel ⁠⁠off Shinas port in Oman, the third attack linked to the United States this week.

The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the “Project of Investments to Utilize Resources of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA)” has been extended until July 9, 2026, offering prospective investors additional tim

Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin has alleged that the present government, despite coming to power promising systemic change, is no different from previous administrations when it comes to the education sector.

While welcoming the resumption of the long-awaited Colombo–Jaffna train services, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Jaffna District Organizer Geethanath Cassilingam has urged authorities to address concerns over inconvenient train schedules and di

The United Nations’ Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched to assist communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah was officially concluded at a ceremony held in Colombo this morning (11), attended by Commissioner General of Essential Services and Ch

A canned fish manufacturing facility operating without the required licence from the Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI) was raided in Arachchikattuwa today (June 11).

Sri Lankan-born international entertainer Alston Koch has expressed gratitude to former Minister Faiszer Musthapha for the support extended to him during his efforts to promote Sri Lanka on the global stage.

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today successfully conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft at SLAF Base Katunayake, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the country’s fighter fleet.

Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made in the second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the Belfast knife attack, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said.

A total of 32 state officials and public servants have been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) during the first four months of 2026.

The Meteorology Department has warned of rough to very rough sea conditions around several coastal areas over the next 24 hours, urging naval and fishing communities to exercise extreme caution.

SriLankan Airlines has announced strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabian carriers Saudia and Flynas, further strengthening air travel connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka while expanding access to a wider range of destinations for passen

Five public access roads leading to Dehiwala Beach were formally named today as part of a series of environmental conservation programmes held to mark World Environment Day, with authorities also announcing plans to construct safe sea-bathing pools a

Sri Lanka’s National Mineral Policy has been completely revised for the first time in 27 years and was presented to Parliament, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetthi announced today.

A discussion to assess the potential impacts of the anticipated El Niño phenomenon and the preparedness measures of relevant institutions was held this morning (11) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissan

Two Indian seafarers have died and one remains missing after a US attack on the Settebello oil tanker off the coast of Oman on Tuesday night, local news outlet The Hindu reports.

The US and Iran have exchanged strikes across the Middle East for a second consecutive day, further straining a shaky ceasefire agreed between the two countries in April.

The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11) compared to Wednesday, with both buying and selling rates showing a marginal increase, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

A total of 2,400 legal cases have been filed against individuals and institutions found maintaining dengue mosquito breeding sites during the special three-day dengue prevention programme conducted from June 8 to 10, health authorities said.

Kuwait resumes air traffic and Kuwait International Airport returned to normal operations after a temporary suspension prompted by Iranian attacks, the civil aviation authority says.