At least 100 deaths have been reported in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 390 cases suspected, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has told the BBC.

The Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry launched its revamped official website along with a new Common Website Platform for Sri Lanka Missions abroad at a ceremony held on 18 May 2026 at the Ministry’s Main Conference Hall.

Attorney-at-Law Manoj Gamage yesterday said that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the country’s fifth Executive President, has not yet received an invitation to attend the Victory Day celebrations scheduled to be held tomorrow.

A high-level discussion aimed at protecting Sri Lanka’s northern coastal waters and marine ecosystems was held today at the Environment Ministry, with special focus on preventing environmental pollution and strengthening marine conservation efforts

Former England Test captain Mike Smith has died at the age of 92, his former county side Warwickshire announced on Monday.

Spain’s High Court has acquitted ‌Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud and overturned the 55 million euro ($64 million) fine imposed in 2021 by the Spanish tax agency, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Monday.

The bodies of four Italian divers who went missing during a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been located, officials have confirmed to the BBC.

The Colombo Stock Exchange commenced the week on a sharply negative note, as intensified geopolitical tensions and continued uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions triggered broad-based selling pressure across the market. Investor sentime

Police said legal action will be taken against former MP Wimal Weeransa and a group of 35 people who obstructed the rehearsal of the War Heroes’ Commemoration and duties of the police officers on duty.

The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development today signed an agreement to import 104 new buses for Metro Transit, a subsidiary of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), in a move aimed at improving the country’s public transport service

A source close to the Iranian negotiating team told Tasnim that Iran has submitted its latest text in 14 points through the Pakistani intermediary, who will present it to the Americans.

A tense situation was reported between the police and a group led by former MP Wimal Weerawansa near the War Heroes’ Memorial in Battaramulla after the group attempted to hold a War Heroes’ commemmoration.

The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism informed the public that all document attestation services have been temporarily suspended until further notice due to an unexpected technical failure of

Iran’s top security authority announces the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse.

Thousands of Kenyan commuters have been stranded and businesses paralysed as public transport operators went on a nationwide strike to protest against recent increases in the cost fuel.

A total of 5,289 Tri-Service personnel have been promoted to their next respective ranks in line with the 17th National War Heroes’ Commemoration Day, which falls today (18).

Delhi Capitals kept their playoff hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on May 17, further shaking up the IPL 2026 points table. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to seal a playoff spot, the battle for the rem

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya left for the United Kingdom this afternoon (18) to attend a high-level meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for severe lightning and thundershowers expected in several parts of the country after 1.00 p.m. today.

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Minister Sunil Handunnetti, during his tenure as an opposition Parliamentarian, seeking an order to recover Rs. 15.9 billion from those responsible for the alleged sugar fraud that occurred during sugar import

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today that there is a sinister move to amend laws penalising evading the payment of taxes due to a valid reason, while considering it a crime.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that further evidence in the case filed against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and five others over an alleged protest causing public nuisance by obstructing roads in front of the United N

The Lanka Premier League 2026 will begin on July 17 with an opening clash between Jaffna and Galle at the SSC Grounds. The final is scheduled for August 8 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, while matches will also be played in Kandy a

Four crew members are in stable condition after two fighter jets collided mid-air during a US air show, officials say.

Sri Lanka on Monday launched two new digital platforms aimed at improving disaster relief services for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with support from the Government of Norway, UNICEF Sri Lanka, and UN Volunteers.

A group of university students who had occupied the disputed Malwana residence since May 1 have agreed to vacate the premises following discussions with Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today (18).

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said that 5,267 people from 1,582 families have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the island.