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Trump demands Middle Eastern countries join Abraham Accords if Iran deal is reached

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 25) urged Muslim-majority nations across the Middle East and beyond to normalise relations with Israel as part of the emerging Iran peace ... Read More


Sri Lanka nears one million tourist arrivals in 2026

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2026 is approaching the one million mark, according to data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Acc... Read More


China's Xi meets Pakistan PM Sharif as Iran war mediation drags on

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- China's leader Xi Jinping met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday (May 25), state media reported, as diplomatic efforts by several countries to form... Read More


Guidelines issued to prevent spread of meningitis

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health has issued a set of special guidelines to all health authorities and relevant institutions aimed at controlling and preventing the ... Read More


Increase in rainfall expected over Southwestern parts of island in next few days

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Southwest Monsoon is gradually establishing across the island, an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of the island is expected during the next few days, according to... Read More


Special visits allowed for prison inmates for Hajj and Vesak festivals

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Department of Prisons has announced special arrangements to facilitate family visits for inmates in view of the upcoming Hajj and Vesak festivals. Accordingly, special visits... Read More


Select Committee to seek public opinions and feedback on election law review process

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Parliamentary Select Committee on Reviewing Election Laws has met for the first time in Parliament under the chairmanship of the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial ... Read More


Five forests in Anuradhapura declared as reserves

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The government has declared five forests as protected reserves in conjunction with World Environment Day. Speaking at a media briefing held today (25) to raise awareness of World... Read More


No government pension? Surekuma Scheme offers alternative retirement benefits, says Social Security Board

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The "Surekuma" pension scheme remains open for all individuals aged between 18 and 59 who are not entitled to government pension benefits, the Sri Lanka Social Security Board has ... Read More


CBSL urges public not to be misled by deceptive claims on money printing

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has urged the general public to remain vigilant and not be misled by deceptive statements pertaining to economic policies and issues. In a st... Read More