A protest was held in Batticaloa last week demanding the full repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and rejecting the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act, which the government intends to introduce as a replacement.

A 21-year-old Tamil American student was among three people killed in a mass shooting on West Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning.

Savitha Shanmugasundaram, a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, was fatally shot when a gunman opened fire in a crowded entertainment district, targeting Buford's Backyard Beer Garden. Fourteen others were injured in the attack.

Sri Lankan Police summon brother over memorial banners as relatives and activists gather in Ellangkulam to commemorate Santhan

Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, an French Tamil baker based in Paris, has won the 2026 Grand Prix de la baguette de tradition française, securing the title for the best traditional baguette in the French capital.

Operating from Fournil Didot in Paris’ 14th arrondissement, the 43-year-old beat 142 competitors to claim the prestigious award. It was his first time entering the competition.

A signature campaign calling for the withdrawal of the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTB) was held on Saturday afternoon in the Mannar Bazaar area, organised by the Mannar Social and Economic Development Organisation.

Cabinet spokesman calls for global peace despite ruling party’s historic backing of a military solution against Tamils.

At just 22, Melbourne singer Maheswari Siva carved out space for classical South Indian music on one of Australia’s biggest stages.

Statements from the Rajapaksa family highlight longstanding ties with Tehran amid unconfirmed reports of an air strike on the former Iranian president

More than 300 families in Vavuniya remain displaced as ancestral lands are gazetted and taken over.