A shooting in Wettumakada, Kalutara, has left one person dead. The incident occurred recently, reporting from AdaDerana. No further details available in the provided text. Date: May 28, 2026, 02:02 PM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123037
Seven Sri Lankan youths were detained in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and deported back to Sri Lanka after authorities investigated them for posting war footage from the Middle East on social media. The incident was reported by AdaDerana on May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123036
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged Sri Lankans to embrace peace and brotherhood in his Eid al-Adha message, underscoring the festival as a symbol of Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering faith, sacrifice, and devotion to Allah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123035
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya’s Eid-ul-Adha message extends felicitations to Sri Lankan and global Muslims, emphasizing the festival’s values of selflessness, unity, and compassion. She calls for respect and kindness among all communities. Source: AdaDerana. May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123034
Oil rebounds as U.S. strikes on an Iranian military site push U.S. crude above $90 per barrel, despite ongoing peace talks between Washington and Tehran. The market response follows new strikes, with futures rising more than $1. Article date: May 28, 2026. Source: AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123031
The U.S. conducted overnight strikes in Iran against a military site believed to threaten American forces and maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official cited by Reuters. The report notes ongoing actions aimed at mitigating threats. May 28, 2026. Source: AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123030
Heavy rains expected in parts of the island today as showery conditions continue over the southwestern region, per the Department of Meteorology. The AdaDerana report provides more details and accompanying image. Source: AdaDerana RSS, May 28, 2026, 10:49 AM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123029
Sri Lanka’s new Ambassador to the Holy See, Sumith Dassanayake, presented credentials to Pope Leo XIV. He serves as Sri Lanka’s representative to the Holy See with residence in Geneva, at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. Source: AdaDerana (May 28, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123028
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says a spiritual revival is essential for economic revival, urging citizens to recognize their responsibility to safeguard the Buddha Sasana on Vesak Full Moon Poya Day. He emphasizes moral renewal as groundwork for sustainable economic progress. May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123027
Ugandan authorities ordered the immediate closure of the border with Congo as suspected Ebola cases near 1,000 in Congo and additional cases surface in Uganda. The move aims to curb the spread of a rare Ebola strain reported in the region. Source: AdaDerana, May 28, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123026