New Zealand is to introduce a bill seeking to ban under-16s from using social media. Under the latest proposals, platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook, will have to take steps to check users are ov
The UK is set to hand over blueprints for its British-French designed Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine – following a similar move from France – allowing Ukraine to produce the weapon domestically. The move sends a
United States President Donald Trump has said he will double tariffs on Canadian cars and trucks and will introduce tariffs on auto parts in 2027, in the latest attempt to pressure Ottawa after tariff negotiations collap
A discussion on the project to develop Colombo Fort as a tourism zone, being implemented with World Bank loans and assistance, as well as the promotion of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, was held this morning (24) at the P
Dhruv Jurel struck a 177-ball 115 as India piled on the runs on a rain-truncated second day’s play in Colombo to take total control of proceedings. Having declared on 503 for 9, India had already picked up two Sri Lankan
Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister and cricket captain, Imran Khan, must be given “humane treatment and proper medical care”, urge a group of cricket greats in a letter seen by Al Jazeera and addressed to Pakist
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in a special& blessing ceremony held in conjunction with the annual festival of the historic Munneswaram Sivan Temple in Chilaw on Sunday (23) . The annual festival of t
A 59-year-old woman was rescued by a Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving team after she had fallen into the Diyawanna Oya in the Sandun Uyana area of Battaramulla today, (24 August 2026). The incident occurred near Kimbulawala alo
Yashaswi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando have both been fined 25% of their match fees for “inappropriate physical contact” during the first day’s play in the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo on Sunday. Bot
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara led an experience-based learning session for personnel of the Eastern Naval Command at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on Sunday (23 August 2026). The Comma