Lionel Messi’s father is recovering from an unspecified ’’health issue’’, the Argentina star’s family said Thursday, appealing for privacy after a flurry of recent media reports.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has described Sri Lanka as one of the world’s finest holiday destinations, praising the island’s natural beauty and his long-standing connection with the country.

A statement has been issued in response to the case involving Tufts Buddhist Chaplain Ven. Vineetha Mahayaye, who was among seven men arrested on Saturday by the Boston Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit on allegations of attempting to pay

The Health Ministry has issued a revised list of foods prohibited for sale in school canteens, aimed at promoting a healthier generation of children and reducing the growing risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, diabetes, hyperten

West Indies sealed the three-match T20 series (2-1) with a thrilling victory in the last game over Sri Lanka where the visitors were beaten in the final over.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said that Blue Notices or Red Notices will be issued in the future to bring back former ministers and underworld figures who have court-issued arrest warrants and are believed to be overseas.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer, MP Namal Rajapaksa, has criticised the government’s dengue control measures, alleging inefficiency in local authority responses and broader policy failures.

The Major Oak, one of the UK’s most iconic trees due to its vast age, size and links to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed by experts to have died.

The Sri Lanka Police has reported that 1,297 people were killed in road accidents across the country between January 1 and June 16, 2026.

Sri Lanka’s hospital system may struggle to cope if the number of dengue patients continues to rise, Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has warned.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left the G7 summit in France with the souvenir of a pen from U.S. President Donald ​Trump and the promise of a golf game after a ‌dinner discussion he described as making progress over the issue of North Korea

Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland’s Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs of all their beer in the first ​weekend of their World Cup occupation of the city.

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday raised questions over the failure of the present government to ask for the material on the investigation carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Easter Sunday attacks since it has restarte

Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz ​on Thursday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran to end the war that has disrupted global energy supplies.

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The leader of the New People’s Front, Sugeeshwara Bandara, who was arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) this morning, was remanded until July 1 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court.

The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its gains on Thursday, supported by improving investor sentiment following reports that the United States and Iran had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) paving the way for a potential peace agreement. The

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa rejected allegations that former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Suresh Sallay was tortured, stripped or otherwise mistreated while in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CI

Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to initiate an early review of Sri Lanka’s Monetary Policy Framework Agreement (MPFA), proposing that the country’s medium-term inflation target be reduced fro

Further hearing into 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 June 24 by the C

A review meeting on the implementation of ministry-level projects and key policy initiatives under the 2026 Budget proposals was held yesterday (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath

Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Professor Chandana Abayaratne has emphasized that public officers are duty-bound to provide prompt solutions to public grievances and must prioritise Divisional Coordination Com

Sri Lanka Tourism has earned international acclaim at the 41st Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF 2026), held from June 4–7 at COEX, Seoul, South Korea, securing four prestigious awards that underscore the country’s rising profile in the globa

Sri Lanka is introducing major reforms to preschool education with a new science-based curriculum designed to improve the quality of early childhood learning across the country.

The UAE Cabinet has issued a resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms and sets the minimum age for social media use at 15 years.

The Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a tense standoff that erupted between a group of police officers and Sri Lanka Air Force personnel during a raid at the Kalpitiya seashore.

The Meteorology Department has warned that sea areas off the coast from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times, with strong gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 kmph.

The government has urged parents to enrol their children only in government-registered preschools as part of a nationwide effort to improve standards in Sri Lanka’s early childhood development sector.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has placed the Colombo Port under increased global attention, prompting the World Bank to urge the Sri Lankan government to exercise great care in its future development and management, during discussions with