Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met Vanushi Walters, New Zealand Parliament’s Opposition Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs. The meeting, reported by AdaDerana, highlighted bilateral engagement between Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism ministry and New Zealand’s opposition on international relations. May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123048
A giant Lionel Messi statue in India, erected to mark his visit, will be removed due to safety concerns after reportedly swaying in the wind, according to a lawmaker cited by AFP on May 27, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123047
Police found another vehicle, likely used by gunmen in Kalutara South fatal shooting, abandoned in Dodangoda along Matugama Road, Kalutara. Report from AdaDerana dated May 28, 2026. Image attached shows the van linked to the incident. More details via AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123046
Fitch Ratings says Sri Lanka’s tighter macroprudential rules on vehicle and gold-backed lending will improve lenders’ risk profiles, especially for finance companies. The stricter curbs reduce credit risk and potential losses, strengthening overall stability in the lending sector. Source: AdaDerana report, May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123044
IMF Executive Board completed Sri Lanka’s Fifth and Sixth EFF reviews, granting immediate access to SDR 508 million (about US$695 million) to back economic policies and reforms. Total disbursed under the EFF now stands at USD 2.4 billion. Source: AdaDerana, May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123043
Police recovered an abandoned motor car suspected to be used by gunmen in a fatal Wettumakada, Kalutara shooting. The vehicle was found in the Nebada area of Tebuwana, police announced. The incident occurred this morning. Source: AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123042
Sri Lanka’s Minister Vijitha Herath discussed expanding education opportunities for Sri Lankans in New Zealand with NZ’s Minister of Tertiary Education, Penny Simmonds. The talks aim to enhance educational collaboration and opportunities for Sri Lankan students in New Zealand. Source: AdaDerana, May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123041
The Welfare Benefits Board will credit May payments under the Aswesuma welfare scheme for seniors over 70 to their bank accounts tomorrow (May 29). This update comes via AdaDerana News. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123040
Rescuers in Laos say seven divers trapped in a cave require additional oxygen tanks to complete the rescue. A Thai volunteer group leader stated more oxygen supplies are needed to finish the operation. The report is from AdaDerana, dated May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123039
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck a U.S. airbase at 04:50 local time (0120 GMT) following an early morning U.S. attack near Bandar Abbas airport, per Tasnim News Agency. Story referenced via AdaDerana RSS, dated May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123038