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Donald Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to 'complete and total' ceasefire

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Donald Trump has just announced a "total ceasefire" between Iran and Israel. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social, he wrote: "CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has be... Read More


Israel and Iran agree on ceasefire to end 12-day war, Trump says

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a complete ceasefire between Israel and Iran, potentially ending the 12-day war that saw millions flee Tehran and prompted fears of furt... Read More


New chairpersons for four state institutions including DLB approved

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The Committee on High Posts has recently approved the appointment of Chairpersons of four state institutions, including the Chairman of the Development Lotteries Board (DLB). Ac... Read More


Iran denies firing missile at Israel

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Iran's military denied Tuesday that it fired missiles at Israel hours after a ceasefire was supposed to begin, Iranian state television reported. The report quoted the general s... Read More


NPP secures power in 200 local government bodies

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has so far succeeded in securing power in 200 local government bodies across the country. The NPP secured outright victories in 151 local gover... Read More


Israeli defence minister orders attacks on Iran after ceasefire 'violation'

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday (Jun 24) he had ordered the military to strike Tehran after Iran fired missiles in violation of a ceasefire after 12 days of ... Read More


SJB secures power in Gampola UC and Bentota PS, chaos in Bandaragama

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The establishment of power in several local government institutions where no party had a clear majority following the 2025 Local Government election took place today (24). Accor... Read More


Iran-Israel ceasefire: IDF claims truce breached as missiles launched from Iran

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Israel is reporting a fresh round of missiles has been fired from Iran. The Israeli Defense Force said "defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat". The Israel Def... Read More


We will not fail the people of Sri Lanka despite Israel-Iran conflict - Cabinet Minister

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Unlike previous administrations, the present government will not fail the people of Sri Lanka despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the Minister of Plantation and... Read More


Sri Lanka will maintain constructive dialogue with UN on human rights issues: FM

Sri Lanka, June 24 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Foreign Employment, Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed the government of Sri Lanka's commitment to maintaining a constructive and cooperative ... Read More