G7 countries hold off on releasing emergency Oil supplies
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has said the Group of Seven (G7) nations are not yet ready to release emergency oil reserves despite the...
Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon,’ predicts lower oil...
President Donald Trump on Monday said that the war against Iran will end “very soon,” and also said that oil prices will drop.
Trump’s prediction...
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...
FM holds talks with Israeli counterpart
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed that safeguarding Sri Lankan citizens abroad is a top priority, following talks with Israeli Foreign Minister...
7 key updates from the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran
In the last 6 hours, the situation in the Middle East has remained critical as the regional conflict enters its fifth day
1. US and...
Japan allocates over $100,000 for welfare projects in Sri Lanka’s north...
Japan has provided funding for two projects aimed at improving educational infrastructure and student welfare in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern provinces.Grant contracts were...
Air quality in Colombo turns unhealthy
Air quality in several urban areas across Sri Lanka remained at unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, according to data by the National...
Sri Lanka tightens security at embassies, foreign residences amid global tensions
Sri Lanka Police have intensified security measures at foreign diplomatic missions and locations linked to foreign nationals in Sri Lanka following rising global tensions,...
Aluthwatta Waste Facility to be upgraded as monthly compost output reaches...
The Aluthwatta Waste Management Center, operated by the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha, is to undergo further development as its monthly compost production reaches between 150...
Environment Minister attends Sustainable Development Summit in Delhi
Environment Minister Dammika Patabendi visited India from Feb. 24 to 27, 2026, to attend the 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2026...