39-45 Heat Alert issued for 11 districts
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Sabaragamuwa, North-western and North-central provinces and in Colombo, Gampaha, Vavuniya, Mannar, Hambantota and Monaragala districts. The post 39-45 Heat Alert issued…
WATCH : Moment drone struck Dubai Airport
Watch the moment a drone struck Dubai International Airport’s runway, forcing the suspension of all flights on Saturday. Watch the moment a drone struck Dubai International Airport’s runway, forcing the suspension of all flights on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/uU2msQeSX1 — Al…
Iran apologises to neighbours, says no further strikes unless attacked
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not launch further strikes on neighbouring countries unless attacks against Iran originate from their territory. In a televised address broadcast on Saturday, Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring states for the strikes carried out in…
Dubai airport operations temporarily suspended as UAE intercepts missiles, drones
Operations at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended for safety as the United Arab Emirates responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, authorities said. The UAE’s Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems were actively intercepting ballistic…
Will Sri Lanka repatriate rescued Iranian sailors? FM replies
Sri Lanka will act in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and international law regarding the possible repatriation of Iranian sailors rescued off the island’s southern coast, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. Speaking…
Ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to become Nepal prime minister
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra “Balen” Shah is poised to become Nepal’s next prime minister after his party surged ahead in the country’s general election, held just months after massive youth-led protests reshaped the nation’s politics. The 35-year-old former rapper and ex-mayor of…
Siblings accuse late Michael Jackson of child sexual abuse in new lawsuit
Four siblings from a family that once defended Michael Jackson have filed a lawsuit accusing the late pop star of child sex trafficking and sexual abuse when they were minors. The lawsuit, filed in California, alleges that Jackson groomed and…
Man imprisoned for life for possessing and trafficking 35g of heroin
The Chilaw High Court on Friday (6) sentenced a man to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of possessing and trafficking heroin. High Court Judge Nayomi Wickramasekara imposed the sentence after the court found the accused guilty of possessing and…
ICC reveals 8 Player of the Tournament nominees for T20 World Cup 2026
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the shortlist of nominees for the Player of the Tournament award at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with several standout performers recognised ahead of the final. England all-rounder Will Jacks has…
Sri Lankans consume 34kg of sugar a year, three times the WHO limit
Average sugar consumption locally is more than three times higher than the level recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), says Dr. Chandana Gajanayake, a Consultant Dental Surgeon, warning of growing oral health risks. Dr. Chandana Gajanayake said a…