The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened against the U.S. dollar, with CBSL reporting a buying rate of Rs 318.32 and a selling rate of Rs 328.69 on May 26, 2026. Source: AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122963
The Election Commission says Provincial Council elections can occur anytime once Parliament enacts the required legal provisions, following Parliamentary Select Committee recommendations. This statement indicates readiness pending legislative finalization. Source: AdaDerana, May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122962
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations with Iran could take a few days, dashing hopes for a quick end to the conflict. This follows U.S. defensive strikes in southern Iran a day earlier. The situation suggests a potentially prolonged diplomatic and military standoff. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122961
The National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) reports about 22,000 annual deaths in Sri Lanka linked to tobacco use. Source: Ada Derana. Publication date: May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122960
Brent crude rose over 2% in Asian trade after U.S. strikes in Iran, heightening market uncertainty about a potential end to the war and a peace deal. The situation keeps the Strait of Hormuz situation unsettled as negotiations remain elusive. May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122958
The Colombo High Court postponed judgments in four corruption cases against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, filed by CIABOC, until June 9. The decision was reported by AdaDerana on May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122957
Judgments for four corruption cases against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena are expected to be delivered today (26 May 2026) by CIABOC. The Ada Derana report notes four filed cases and imminent verdicts, with related image and links provided. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122956
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling over £400,000 from the party. The admission marks a major legal development for the Scottish National Party. Further details on sentencing and investigations are expected as prosecutors outline next steps. Published May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122954
The Attorney General expects indictments within a month against former Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, related to investigations into the 2022 attack on the Aragalaya protest at Galle Face Green, Colombo. The news was reported by AdaDerana on May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122953
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka raised the Overnight Policy Rate by 100 basis points to 8.75% after its Monetary Policy Board meeting on Monday (25). This follows the latest policy review. Date and source: AdaDerana, May 26, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=122952