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The Pentagon has reportedly raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to its highest level, citing concerns over increased IsraeliContinue Reading The post Pentagon on high alert over Israeli espionage activities: Report…

Three people drowned while bathing at the Daluwa estuary in Norochcholai on Saturday evening (6), police said. The victims wereContinue Reading The post Three drown while bathing at Norochcholai estuary appeared first on Newswire.

The University of Vavuniya and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)Continue Reading The post University of Vavuniya, IIT Madras sign MoU to boost academic cooperation…

Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticised the Government’s management of SriLankan Airlines, claiming the loss-making national carrier is seekingContinue Reading The post Harsha questions SriLankan Airlines’ request for Rs. 100 bn in…

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has expelled five of its members from the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha with immediate effect followingContinue Reading The post SJB expels five Bulathsinhala PS councillors amid allegations appeared first…

The Department of Meteorology has issued a strong wind and rough sea warning valid until 10.30 a.m. on 8 JuneContinue Reading The post Warning issued for strong winds and rough seas around the island appeared first on Newswire.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-EliyaContinue Reading The post Sunday: Heavy rainfall above 100 mm forecast in several areas appeared…

Anthropic has urged leading artificial intelligence companies to agree on a coordinated mechanism that could temporarily slow or pause theContinue Reading The post Anthropic urges pause on advanced AI, warns of loss of human control…

Two women have died following a road accident in the Hanwella Police Division on the evening of 6 June 2026.Continue Reading The post Two women killed in hit-and-run crash in Hanwella; suspect arrested appeared first on Newswire.

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association says it has decided to limit bus operations from tomorrow (8 June), citing theContinue Reading The post Private buses to operate at 50% capacity from Monday – LPBOA chairman appeared first on…