v2025 (2)
Top Story
More stories
USS Canberra Arrives in Colombo, Reinforcing U.S.–Sri Lanka Maritime Cooperation
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the arrival of the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) at...
Readmore
Sri Lanka Prepares for El Niño Impact as Weather and Energy Concerns Rise
Sri Lanka is stepping up preparations to manage the expected effects of the El Niño phenomenon, with authorities warning that weat...
Readmore
Red Alert Issued for Strong Winds and Rough Seas in Northern and Western Coastal Waters
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red level advisory warning of strong winds and rough sea conditions in sea areas exten...
Readmore
Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would reo...
Readmore
Uva Faces Growing Nutrition Challenge as Experts Warn of Double Burden Among Children
Health experts have raised concern over an evolving nutritional challenge in Uva Province, identifying the region as recording the...
Readmore
v2025
Economic
More stories
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Reserves Reach USD 6.8 Billion by End of 2025, Deputy Minister Confirms
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves have risen to USD 6.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishan...
Readmore
Business
More stories
HNB enables Google Pay for debit cards via Google Wallet
HNB PLC has enabled Google Wallet support for its debit card customers, allowing eligible cardholders to make contactless payments...
Readmore
World
More stories
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who has been in a coma for more than three years, has died, the royal household has announced....
Readmore
Sports
More stories
Neymar back in Brazil squad for fourth World Cup
Brazil superstar Neymar was handed a dramatic recall to the country’s World Cup squad on Monday, returning to the national team af...
Read more
Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song
Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. The 49-year-old, behind hits such as Whenever, W...
Read more
Nuwan Thushara Withdraws Court Petition Seeking NOC for International League Participation
Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the petition he filed before the Colombo District Court, in which he sought an...
Read more
Entertainment
More stories
‘Fast & Furious’ TV series in the works for Peacock
A television series based on the blockbuster “Fast & Furious” movie franchise is being developed for the Peacock streaming ser...
Read more
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
Taylor Swift has topped Spotify’s first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She’s foll...
Read more
Oscars to leave Hollywood in 2029: Academy
The Oscars will leave Hollywood after celebrating their centenary, organizers said Thursday, as they announced a long-term deal to...
Read more
