News from 2026

US President Donald Trump stated he questioned the choice to sink an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka last week. At a rally in Hebro…

One person has died, and 38 crew members have been rescued from two oil tankers that caught fire in the Persian Gulf, according to…

The UN Security Council called on Iran to stop its attacks on Gulf nations on Wednesday. This resolution did not mention the strik…

In 2026, Sri Lanka has welcomed over 600,000 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA…

Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, stated on Wednesday that the conflict with the United States and Israel can only end if Iran'…

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed that decisions made on Wednesday are having a “tremendous impact” as leaders from the Gr…

A former Chief Accountant of the Civil Security Department (CSD) was taken into custody this morning (11) by the Commission to Inv…

A Sri Lankan man has been found guilty of indecent exposure after he assaulted two hotel staff members at an asylum seeker hotel i…

On Wednesday, the U.S. military advised civilians to stay away from port facilities where the Iranian navy is active, stating that…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) today, November 11, at its headquar…

The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday that it will release 400 million barrels of oil to help with the supp…

LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced that it will raise the prices of domestic LPG cylinder refills starting from midnight today (11). The…

Electricity trade unions in Sri Lanka have decided to end their strike after discussions with relevant authorities. The unions rea…

A bus fire in Switzerland has resulted in the deaths of at least six people and left three others injured. This incident may have …

An 18-month-old toddler has tragically passed away after reportedly falling into a pond near the daycare centre he attended. The c…

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has decided to postpone its decision on the appeals made by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgama…

The Welfare Benefits Board of Sri Lanka has revealed that the March allowance for those in the first phase of the Aswesuma Program…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the current government's goal is to create an economy in Sri Lanka that benefit…

A police constable from the Kosgoda Police Station has been taken into custody for allegedly using a bank card belonging to a susp…

The UN Security Council is set to vote today on two different draft resolutions regarding the war in Iran and its effects on the s…

Trade unions in Sri Lanka's power sector are currently on strike, demanding a 40% salary increase. Nusith Kumaratunga, the Chairma…

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has cautioned Sri Lankan migrant workers about the dangers of responding to unfamiliar messages o…

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reported to be “safe and sound” despite claims of an injury from the ongoing c…

Four people were hurt when two drones landed near Dubai International Airport, according to the Dubai Media Office. Among the inju…

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has approved passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a coma for…