Seven people have died in France in an extreme early-summer heat event that is affecting a swathe of western Europe, as France and the UK set record highs for May and temperatures were forecast to rise further on Tuesday.

Fishermen and naval communities have been urged to remain vigilant as strong winds and rough sea conditions are expected over the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea during the next three days.

North Korea ⁠fired an unidentified projectile off the country’s west coast on ‌Tuesday (May 26, 2026), South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff ‌said in a ‌statement.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the “Surakimu Lanka” National Energy Security Mission aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s energy security and promoting efficient electricity consumption.

A discussion between representatives of the Sri Lanka Upcountry Hindu Priests’ Association and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was held this morning (26) at the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s Media Division (PM

Claiming that there is no shortage of funds to conduct the Provincial Council elections, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today the government is ready to hold the PC polls at anytime after resolving the legal berriers through Parlia

The Polonnaruwa China–Sri Lanka Friendship Kidney Hospital says it is prepared to continue performing pediatric kidney transplants following the successful completion of its first such surgery, marking a significant milestone in the country’s nep

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today that an email has been sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States seeking assistance to unlock the mobile phone of former SriLankan Air

A unique Vesak Zone will be introduced for the first time within the Ambuluwaawa Tourist Destination, as the Ambuluwaawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex prepares to host special celebrations on May 29, 30, and 31 to mark Vesak Full Moon Poya Day a

Iran has claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone and fired at a fighter jet that entered Iranian airspace. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Iranian forces ’’fired upon an RQ-4 drone and an intruding F-35 fighter jet’’,

The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry has intensified a special programme to identify public transport drivers and conductors using dangerous drugs, as part of its ongoing Road Safety Plan aimed at improving passenger safety and serv

The Cabinet has approved the appointment of M.K.D.N. Madampe as the new Director General of the Management Services Department with immediate effect.

The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sell part of the paddy stocks currently held by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) in order to create storage space and generate funds for upcoming paddy purchases during the Yala season.

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said today it is considering street protests as the President has turned a deaf ear to its request of calling for an all party conference to discuss the current forex crisis.

Sri Lanka’s first commercial-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has arrived in the country through the Colombo Port, marking a significant step toward strengthening national grid stability and accelerating renewable energy integration.

Sri Lanka has sufficient fuel stocks to meet demand until the end of July, Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), Mayura Nettikumarage, said.

Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney’s Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show, with footage showing devices splashing into the water, close to crowds.

For the first time in its history, the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) has conducted a cut-off test for its employees, paving the way for more than 1,000 staff members to obtain promotions across salary grades from the Primary Salary Gr

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to visit Pakistan in late June, High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General Dr. Nayyar Naseer said.

Shinnosuke Abe, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, one of Japan’s most popular baseball teams, takes part in a news conference in Tokyo today.

The Mahaweli Development Authority today informed the Court of Appeal that the land acquired by the Authority for the proposed Agriculture and Livestock Development Project would be released back to the indigenous community for their use.

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a temporary suspension of water supply in the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas due to essential maintenance work linked to the construction of the Central Expressway.

Funds saved through reductions in ministers’ fuel quotas and other privileges will be directly channelled towards the welfare of the fishing community, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources Ratna Gamage said.

The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated further against the US Dollar today (26), according to the latest exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

A special discussion was held yesterday (25) at the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, chaired by Minister Professor Chandana Abayaratne, focusing on the severe drinking water crisis faced by residents in the

Investigations have revealed that the group allegedly used WhatsApp messages, mobile location sharing, and coded identities such as “Trump” and “Putin,” along with images of the U.S. and Russian presidents, to coordinate drug distribution and

More than 1.6 million pilgrims gathered Tuesday on the Plain of Arafat for the most sacred and spiritually defining stage of the Hajj pilgrimage, in scenes of intense devotion and prayer reported by the Saudi Press Agency.