The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its defining stage, with Argentina, France, Spain and England now just one win away from the final. Four potential title clashes remain on the road to New York, each promising world-cl

The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department has issued a warm weather advisory for the Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee and Moneragala districts during the daytime tomorro

The Colombo Stock Exchange commenced the week on a weak note, with both benchmark indices closing sharply lower as investor sentiment remained subdued amid persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and cautious

DP World is planning to build a new port and a container terminal on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast that would reduce Dubai’s dependence on its flagship Jebel Ali hub and bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

United States President Donald Trump has said the US will restart its naval blockade of Iran and “become the guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, amid the ongoing escalation with Iran that threatens to derail efforts towar

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be designated a threat to national security.

US President Donald Trump has announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and vessels, while saying theContinue Reading The post Trump reinstates Iran port blockade, announces 20% Hormuz cargo

A 24-year-old man has been remanded until July 24 after being arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged moneyContinue Reading The post 24-year-old arrested over alleged money laundering linked to drug tra

United States President Donald Trump has said the US will restart its naval blockade of Iran and “become the guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, amid the ongoing escalation with Iran that threatens to derail efforts towar

A number of Tamil-speaking political parties representing the Tamil and Muslim communities in Sri Lanka have decided to form a common platform to address issues faced by the two communities, it was announced today.

Sri Lanka is firmly committed to upholding international standards in nuclear safety and security, Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena said today.

More than 2.3 million people have pledged to donate their eyes after death, the Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society announced.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has called on the mayor of Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and theContinue Reading The post Harsha urges repairs to Independence Square walking path appeared first on Newsw

Sri Lanka’s music fraternity paid an emotional farewell to legendary singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke by performing a heartfelt rendition of herContinue Reading The post Musicians bid emotional farewell to Mariazelle Goone

The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced that the deadlines for entering and verifying beneficiary details,Continue Reading The post No further extensions for school stationery a

Stephen Fleming has stepped down as head coach of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), bringing an end to a decorated tenureContinue Reading The post Stephen Fleming steps down as CSK head coach appeared first on Newswire.

By Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa   Australia’s world-first under-16 social media ban has produced a statistic Sri LankanContinue Reading The post Social media bans: Protecting children or building a panoptico

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a quality and accessible public transport system that benefits every individual must be developed,Continue Reading The post President calls for affordable, quality public tr

Public servants have until July 31 to update their details in the Agrahara insurance database, with beneficiaries urged to completeContinue Reading The post July 31 deadline for public servants to update Agrahara insuran

The temporary 50% surcharge imposed on selected vehicle imports should not be extended beyond its three-month period, as doing soContinue Reading The post Advocata warns against extending 50% vehicle import surcharge app

Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened further during the first five months of 2026, with the Government posting an overall Budget surplus of Rs. 197.34 billion, reversing a deficit of Rs. 236.63 billion in the corresp

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

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; 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

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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

Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin ⁠Khalifa Al Thani, the architect of Qatar’s remarkable transformation into an ultra-wealthy modern nation with global influence, has been laid to rest in Doha following his death at the age o

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While the Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing to shore an ailing member of the crew of a Chinese research vessel anchored in Sri Lanka rsquo;s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the vessel will not be allowed into the countr

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

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

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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

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

The ECB has sacked Brendon McCullum as England’s  Test head coach but he will remain in charge of their white-ball teams. The decision leaves England’s Test team without a captain or a coach and comes barely three months

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lt;strong gt;By Damith Wickremasekera lt;/strong gt; Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a phone conversation this week to expedite the energy sector projects agreed upon b