Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields despite mediator role in conflict with U.S.
As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter. Iran also…
SL cricket legends Vaas and Zoysa guide young cricketers at UAE Talent Search
Aspiring Sri Lankan cricketers began their international dream under the mentorship of national legends Chaminda Vaas and Nuwan Zoysa, as the Karwan CC UAE Talent Search officially got underway on Tuesday (12). The opening day of trials at the SLLDC…
Weather Alert : Advisory issued for heavy rains in several areas today
The highest rainfall has been reported in Kesbewa in the Colombo District, with 204 mm recorded between 08.30 am on Tuesday and 06.30 am today (13). Veyangoda in the Gampaha District has recorded 145.5 mm of rain, followed by Gilimale…
Google says criminal hackers used A.I. to find a major software flaw
Google says it has uncovered what may be the first known case of hackers using artificial intelligence (AI) to help develop a “zero-day” cyberattack exploit, marking a major escalation in global cybersecurity threats. In a report published by its Threat…
Weather Alert : Three updates for Wednesday
Low-pressure area: The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka still persists in the vicinity of the country, according to the Department of Meteorology. The system is likely to move northwards during the next few days. As such, the current…
Pallegama Hemarathana Thera denies Sexual Abuse Allegations in Court
Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera has strongly denied allegations that he sexually abused a 15-year-old girl, while the Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate on Tuesday declined to issue a fresh remand order against the suspect monk over legal procedural issues. The development…
Meta launches New Teen Safety & Supervision Features for Parents
Meta has announced a new set of parental supervision tools for teenagers using Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and Meta Horizon, including features that allow parents to view the general topics influencing their teen’s Instagram algorithm. The company said the new updates…
7 Bus Drivers, Conductors Test Positive for Dangerous Drugs in Kadawatha Raid
Seven public transport drivers and conductors were found to have used dangerous narcotic substances during a special drug screening programme conducted at the Kadawatha bus stand yesterday. The operation was carried out under a special programme launched by the Ministry…
Google announces raft of free upgrades for Android phones
Google has announced a series of major upgrades for Android phones, introducing new artificial intelligence (AI) tools, smarter automation features, and improvements to Android Auto and device connectivity. The announcements were made during Google’s “Android Show” ahead of its annual…
CPJ condemns jailing of 2 Journalists linked to Maldives President Documentary
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the jailing of two Maldivian journalists linked to an investigative documentary about President Mohamed Muizzu, calling it an attack on press freedom in the Maldives. According to CPJ, journalists Mohamed Shahzan and…