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Former ministers refuse to hand over official government residences by remain there forcefully

The Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs states that only around 14 official residences allocated to former ministers have been handed back so far.

Ranjan leaves SJB to contest the election with a new party, awaiting full pardon from the President.

He mentioned that if he receives a full presidential pardon, he is ready to contest the upcoming general election under a new party.

Kumar Sangakkara returns to the cricket field.

Superstar cricketer Kumar Sangakkara has been appointed as the captain of the Sri Lankan team for the International Masters League 2024 cricket tournament.

Damitha from Ratnapura for the general election

It is reported that she will be contesting for the Ratnapura District under the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party in this election.

Harris states that one distinction between her and Biden is that she would include a Republican in her Cabinet.

Vice President Kamala Harris stated that a key distinction between her potential administration and President Joe Biden’s is her commitment to including a Republican in her Cabinet.

Netanyahu instructs his defence minister to stay and not travel to the U.S., sources says.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant not to travel to the United States tonight, where he was supposed to meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday, according to an Israeli official.

The Iranian president alleges that Israel is disregarding the rules of warfare and accuses the U.S. and Europe of hypocrisy.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel of carrying out indiscriminate attacks on women, children, and the elderly during its military operations and criticized the U.S. and Europe for backing what he described as a “barbaric government.”

Milton has intensified and is close to regaining Category 5 status.

Milton has gained some strength on Tuesday afternoon, now exhibiting maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, just 2 mph below Category 5 status, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center.

Florida gas stations were already depleting their fuel supplies, and Hurricane Milton could exacerbate the situation.

Demand for fuel in Florida has surged as evacuees flee Hurricane Milton's expected path, while others are filling their gas tanks to power generators in case of power outages.

Milton’s landfall is expected to coincide with rising tides in the Tampa area.

The latest update from the National Hurricane Center shows that the storm's landfall has been delayed slightly, now predicted for late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.

Crude oil prices rise by 10% in a week, continuing to climb further.

The price of crude oil has risen by approximately 10% in the past week due to escalating military tensions in the Middle East.

A warrant has been issued to arrest Upul Tharanga for failing to appear in court.

The Matale High Court today (08) issued a warrant for the arrest of Cricket Selection Committee Chairman Upul Tharanga at the airport, ordering him to be presented before the court.