Amidst ongoing accusations that the theft of USD 2.5 mn (nearly 1 bn Rupees) from the Treasury hadn’t been properly...
The Court of Appeal yesterday (18) postponed until June 25 the hearing of a petition filed by former Minister Nalin...
Stafanie Taylor navigated a huge scare at the hands of Scotland as West Indies scrapped their way to a second...
Thirty-five people have been killed after gunmen struck Niger’s largest airport on Thursday, officials say – the second attack in...
The US has dropped its naval blockade of Iran after the two countries signed a deal to end the war...
Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated that it is the Government’s priority...
Johan Manzambi scored a late brace after coming on in the 71st minute, following goals from Ruben Vargas and Granit...
The United States provided details of the 14-point memorandum of understanding it reached with Iran on Wednesday. Neither has released...
Scotland take on West Indies in Leeds at 18:30 local time (17:30 GMT) in Group 2 of the Women’s T20...
Moscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close to 200 drones...
Oil prices have dropped following the United States and Iran’s signing of an interim peace agreement, resuming a slide interrupted...
Leaders of the G7 have pledged at a summit in France to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and increase pressure on...
New Zealand’s women’s team are in Colombo this week for their Women’s World Cup fixtures against the hosts and Pakistan and local fans can’t help but...
President Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil, as the US seeks to put economic pressure on...
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire amid deepening hostilities between the former allies after deadly clashes erupted on the border overnight, according to Pakistani...
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that he has authorised the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to carry out covert operations in Venezuela. He added...
Four Chinese officials have been dismissed over a fireworks display in the Himalayas last month by outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx that drew heated criticism. Videos of...
Hamas says it has handed over the bodies of two more Israeli hostages under the terms of the US-brokered ceasefire deal, but says it needs time...
When Bangladesh middle-order batter Shorna Akter shovelled Nadine de Klerk over long-on in their last game, the dressing room stood up for raucous applause. They were...
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 October 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Showers may occur in Western, Southern and Northern...
Former Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara was arrested yesterday for allegedly violating an agreement between Sri Lanka and Israel for the benefit of persons...
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in collaboration with the Alumni Association of KOICA Fellows in Sri Lanka (AKOFE), successfully conducted a Knowledge Dissemination Programme for...
Sri Lanka: Ruinous tax policies stoke inequality Sri Lanka’s tax policies played a driving role in the country’s devastating 2022 economic crisis and have contributed to...
The Navy on Tuesday (14) recovered 51 sacks containing 839 kg of heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and hashish floating in the southern seas. The recovered consignment...
