The Israeli military has destroyed a high-rise block in Gaza City, the second major tower it has targeted in as many days.
Defence Minister Israel Katz posted video of the building collapsing on X, with the caption: “We’re continuing”.
The Israel...
Seldom does a day pass in this country without shooting incidents or fatal accidents making headlines. On Thursday night, a bus toppled down a precipice near the famous Ravana Falls on the Ella-Wellawaya road, killing 15 passengers and injuring...
Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Angunukolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabha member Piyal Manamperi has been arrested in connection with the recent recovery of chemicals allegedly used to manufacture ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) at Middeniya, police said.
An investigation has been launched to...
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who remains in remand custody, has been admitted to the Prison Hospital, the Prisons Department confirmed.
On 29 August, the Colombo Magistrate’s Court further remanded Rajapaksa until 12 September, rejecting a bail application filed on...
British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned on Friday after saying she deeply regretted her mistake of underpaying property tax on a new home, in a damaging blow for her boss, Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
After Britain’s independent adviser ruled...
One of the survivors of the horrific Ella bus accident shared his harrowing experience with the media.
“Near a bend in Ella, someone said the brakes were not working. I was sitting on the bonnet, talking with others. The...
The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order halting the trial against Defence Ministry Secretary and retired SDIG Ravi Seneviratne, which was being heard before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.
Seneviratne faces charges including driving under the influence of...
The Cabinet has approved the formal closure of 33 state-owned enterprises that are currently non-operational. These enterprises, established in the past to provide public services and promote strategic economic activities, no longer align with their original objectives and fail...
The Cabinet has granted approval to postpone the implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on digital services supplied by non-resident providers. Originally, under the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act No. 4 of 2025, VAT on digital services provided by...
With the release of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results, a heartfelt video shared by teacher and actress Lochana Isurindi has captured widespread attention on social media.
In her message, Lochana reflected on the journey of five students she...