Discover the latest news and updates from around the world
•
Women's Footballer of the Year contender Russo
Alessia Russo made history with Arsenal as they became the first British team to win the Women's Champions League since the Gunners did
Sports
4 min
•
Saudi passenger arrested for attacking SriLankan flight crew
A Saudi Arabian national was taken into custody on Sunday (26) for allegedly assaulting two female flight attendants aboard a
News
2 min
•
Norris dominates in Mexico to take championship lead
McLaren's Lando Norris took the championship lead for the first time since April with a dominant victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix.N
Sports
6 min
•
'I could have killed them' - Lawson has near miss with F1 marshals
Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson said he narrowly avoided a fatal accident during Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix after two marshals ran acr
Sports
2 min
•
External Headwinds Weaken Fiscal Consolidation in Asia-Pacific
US tariffs are hitting exports from China and the rest of the Asia-Pacific (APAC), but Fitch Ratings forecasts growth to remain higher than in other regions. US dollar weakness and the ability of some central banks to cut policy rates will mitigate the impact of weaker global demand, but the headwinds are already affecting the...
Top News
2 min
•
Pakistan reports border clashes during talks with Afghanistan
Five Pakistani soldiers and 25 militants have died in clashes near the border with Afghanistan, the military said on Sunday, as delegati
International
2 min
•
American Airlines to resume flights to Israel amid Gaza ceasefire
American Airlines said on Sunday it would resume flights to Israel in March, after the U.S. carrier halted the New York JFK to Tel Aviv
International
2 min
•
Police sergeant killed in a road accident in Wellawaya
A Police sergeant was reported dead in a fatal road accident in the Adawelayaya area on the Wellawaya-Thanamalwila road last
News
1 min
•
Amber weather advisory issued for strong winds in several provinces
An Amber weather advisory has been issued for strong winds for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and the Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts by the Department of Meteorology.
1 min
•
48 yr old woman found dead in a house in Baddegama
Police have launched an investigation into the suspicious death of a 48-year-old woman found inside her home at Mahaliyana Gewatta
News
1 min
•
Mystery donor gives $130m to US military to pay troops during shutdown
An unnamed donor is giving $130m (£100m) to the Pentagon to help pay US troops during the government shutdown, sparking ethics concerns.
International
4 min
•
Man drowns while fishing in Rasnayakapura
A 68-year-old man drowned while fishing in the Mudaththawa tank in the Rasnayakapura Police Division, the Police said. The deceased,
News
1 min
•
Four arrested for treasure hunting in Polonnaruwa and Kapugollewa
Police have arrested four individuals in two separate incidents for conducting illegal excavations in search of archaeological artefacts in the
News
1 min
•
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods over Reagan advert
Donald Trump has said he is adding 10% to US tariffs on goods imported from Canada, after the province of Ontario aired an anti-tariff a
International
5 min
•
Local
LOCAL
2 min
•
Weligama PS Chairman murder suspects transferred to FCID
The primary suspect in the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara has been transferred to the Financial Cr
General
2 min
•
Georgia arrests three for trying to illegally buy 2kg of uranium
Three Chinese nationals have been arrested in Georgia on suspicion of attempting to illegally purchase 2kg of uranium.Lasha Maghradze, d
International
2 min
•
US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
The US and China have agreed the framework of a potential trade deal that will be discussed when their respective leaders meet later thi
International
5 min
•
India and China resume direct flights as ties improve
Direct flights between India and China have resumed as relations between the countries appear to be thawing.IndiGo flight 6E 1703 from K
International
2 min
•
Rebel group claims capture of key city in Sudan
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has taken control of the western city of el-Fasher, marking a turning point in t
International
4 min
•
Cyclonic storm “Montha” : High risk strong wind alert issued
Strong winds of about (50-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Northern, North-central and North-western
News
1 min
•
Cyclone Montha to develop in India today
Heavy rain, squally weather, and rough sea conditions are expected to prevail along India's east coast between Odisha and Tamil Nadu for
International
4 min
•
Egypt and Red Cross join search for hostage bodies in Gaza
Teams from Egypt and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have been allowed to search for bodies of deceased hostages tak
International
5 min
•
Rain and strong winds expected in several provinces
The Department of Meteorology forecasts intermittent rain in the Northern, North Central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and North West
General
1 min
•
Weather alert : 03 updates for Monday
Weather forecast for Monday : Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western