Trump vows control over new Iran leader
United States President Donald Trump has again asserted that he would exert influence over Iran’s next supreme leader, saying that whoever is picked for the role without Washington’s approval is “not going to last long”. The statement on Sunday came…
Deputy FM gives update on four injured Sri Lankans in Middle East
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says four Sri Lankans injured in recent Middle East attacks have all been discharged from the hospital and are recovering. Hemachandra said in a statement that he had spoken by phone with three…
19 year old arrested over viral reckless motorbike stunt
The Sri Lanka Police say a 19‑year‑old youth has been arrested in Nawagattegama after a video showing reckless motorcycle riding went viral on social media. According to the Police, the footage depicted two youths obstructing vehicles on the Nawagattegama–Anamaduwa road…
Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK
The UK Government has announced landmark immigration reforms requiring migrants to demonstrate a higher standard of English proficiency if they wish to settle permanently. Under the new Earned Settlement framework, the language requirement will be raised from GCSE to A‑level…
Two killed in Saudi Arabia after ‘projectile’ falls on residential building
At least two people have been killed after a projectile fell on a residential location in Saudi Arabia‘s Al-Kharj city, Saudi authorities reported, as Iranian counterattacks on Gulf nations hosting US military assets entered a second week. The Saudi civil…
Afternoon showers expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today
Mainly dry weather will prevail over Sri Lanka today, while showers are expected in some areas in the afternoon, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Ratnapura, Kalutara, Galle and Matara…
Mojtaba Khamenei selected as Iran’s new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the war that the United States and Israel launched on Iran, has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader, state media reports. The…
Iran confirm 104 killed in US submarine attack on warship off Sri Lanka
Iran’s army says that 104 personnel were killed and 32 others wounded when a United States submarine attacked and sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean last week, according to Iran’s Fars news agency. The frigate was…
Oil prices surge past $100 for first time since 2022
Global oil prices have breached the $100 (£74) a barrel mark for the first time since 2022 as escalating military aggression in the Middle East continues to wipe 20m barrels of oil from the market each day. Brent crude, the…
Study Smart, Succeed Strong: Why Sri Lankan Students Are Choosing Victoria University
For many Sri Lankan students, studying in Australia is more than an academic goal. it is a dream of global exposure, quality education, and career advancement. But balancing studies, family responsibilities, and part-time work abroad can often feel overwhelming. Now,…