Pakistan will look to secure their place in the tri-series final when they face England in Lahore, with Harry Brook’s side desperate to bounce back from their shocking defeat to Sri Lanka.

At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said.

Sri Lanka has recorded the lowest hunger index score among South Asian countries with available data in the 2026 GlobalContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka records lowest hunger levels among South Asian nations appeared f

The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned Houthi missile attacks targeting the Mecca and Medina regions of Saudi Arabia,Continue Reading The post Muslim World League condemns Houthi missile attacks targeting M

The Indian and Sri Lankan Navy bands will hold a joint musical performance at Galle Face Green in Colombo onContinue Reading The post Indian and Sri Lankan Navy bands to perform together at Galle Face Green appeared firs

By 𝑅𝑜𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜, 𝐴sian Development Bank 𝐸𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡. El Niño is already at record strength for this time of year andContinue Reading The post El Niño’s long shadow: Why 2027 is the year to worry about appeared first on

Sri Lanka is determined to accelerate its transition to renewable energy spurred by soaring oil prices, but faces major constraints, its energy minister told AFP.

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has clarified that its proposed roadworthiness and safety certification system is intended only forContinue Reading The post Mandatory vehicle inspections? DMT makes fresh clarificat

The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for severe lightning in Uva Province and the Ampara and BatticaloaContinue Reading The post Severe lightning alert issued for 4 districts appeared first on Newsw

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has held discussions with Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister K.D. LalContinue Reading The post Indian HC meets Minister Lal Kantha for talks on politics

Nearly 1,000 arrests were made as hundreds of thousands of people took part in another day of protests across France which were followed by some clashes late on Saturday, officials have said.

Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday (October 24) to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, justContinue Reading The post Israelis stage mass protest against Netanyahu 3 days be

Sri Lanka Police have released further details regarding a fatal accident involving an Army Defender vehicle in Thalaimannar, which claimedContinue Reading The post Donkey crossing road leads to fatal Army Defender crash

A suspect has been arrested with 1 kilogram and 10 grams of ICE narcotics in the Kalalgoda Junction area withinContinue Reading The post 26-year-old arrested with over 1kg of ICE narcotics appeared first on Newswire.

Twenty-seven crew members aboard Iranian crude oil tankers anchored off the southern coast of Sri Lanka were brought ashore yesterday afternoon after falling ill, according to the Southern Province Senior Deputy Inspecto

Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, and lethal plots by Tehran against American citizens have reached ’’advanced ​stages’’, a senior intelligence official in the Trump administration warned in a memo seen

One Sri Lanka Army soldier was killed and 11 others were injured after a military Defender vehicle crashed into a palmyrah tree along the Mannar-Talaimannar main road today.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 October 2026 Issued at 5.30 a.m. on 25 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal in the vicinity of the North Andaman Islands has now intensified i

Nearly 1,000 arrests were made as hundreds of thousands of people took part in another day of protests across France which were followed by some clashes late on Saturday, officials have said. After a day of largely peace

MONETABRIEF —Strictures issued against Inspector-General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya by Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunaratne have underscored the sharp practices allegedly used by local law-enforcement authorities t

Colombo High Court Judge Buddhika C. Ragala on Friday observed that the court had no authority to order the reinstatement of the robe of Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, which was re

Veterinary treatment is continuing for a wild elephant that fell ill and collapsed at Sammanthurai in Ampara, with wildlife officials working around the clock to save the animal. According to the Ministry of Environment,

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said the Ministry of Finance has finalised plans to close 34 state institutions as part of the Government’s efforts to reduce public expenditure and ease the financial burden on the

The low-pressure area that was located near Sri Lanka is moving westwards, away from the island, according to the Meteorological Department. However, a new low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal near the Nor

ECONOMYNEXT –Central banks must adopt artificial intelligence with strict governance and human oversight to prevent emerging technologies from eroding public trust in financial systems, International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Sri Lankan adventure tourism company Rapid Adventures has won the award for Leading Promotional Campaign at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, held at Barceló Nasandhura in Malé, Maldives. This year’s ceremony ma

by Rajan Philips There was no plan for a sequel to what I wrote last week reflecting on the inspirational protests of 1968 and the humdrum climate of 2026. But protests turning into riots in Paris, and the politics of mo

The President’s Office has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had been admitted to a private hospital following a sudden illness.

The Meteorology Department has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas, urging naval and fishing communities to avoid venturing into deep-sea areas bounded by 10°N–20°N and 85°E–95°E until further notice.

A 12-year-old schoolboy was killed in a crocodile attack at Wambatuwewa in the Maneruwa area, within the Galkiriyagama Police Division.

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt;By Niranjala Ariyawansha nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Although the war in West Asia will have a significant impact on the Sri Lankan economy both in the short as well as long-term, Sri Lanka can control the ec

lt;strong gt; lt;em gt;Pix and text by K R Rajamanthri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/em gt; lt;/strong gt; A new ward is being constructed to serve communities in the Uva Paranagama area and parts of the Central Province, replacing th

lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Former Director General of the Land Reform Commission (LRC) Liyanage Padmasiri has acknowledged that a statement he made claiming Kandy District MP Chamindrani Kirie

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Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed Friday rsquo;s Supreme Court rsquo;s judgment which found that former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several former health officials had violated the fun

lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who was indicted on corruption charges, was released on bail by the Colombo High Court on Friday after having his fingerprints

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amerasinghe, who was arrested on Friday over a fraudulent vehicle‑registration case, has been remanded until tomorrow. He was taken into custody by the Financial Investigation Uni

lt;p style= quot;text-align: left; quot; align= quot;center quot; gt; lt;strong gt;By Ranith Padmasiri lt;/strong gt; lt;/p gt; The Court of Appeal has set aside the acquittal of all accused in the assassination case of

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lt;strong gt;By Ranjith Padmasiri nbsp; lt;/strong gt; Two opinions have emerged within the Attorney General rsquo;s Department regarding the University of Wolverhampton's response to the Criminal Investigation Departmen