Iran's FM Araghchi said a US deal is close including Hormuz reopening, while adviser Rezaei claimed Trump agreed to unfreeze $24bn without formal announcement.
Maldives President Muizzu will sign seven agreements covering defence, education and health during his May 3 state visit to Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka will deploy police and Tri-Forces to support 74 MOH divisions across 14 districts from June 8-10 as cases reach 35,228 and deaths climb to 20 in 2026.
Police said the toll from the fire at an unlicensed Anguruwatota elders' home has risen to 13, with five more residents still being treated at Horana hospital.
Police Narcotics Bureau Airport Unit arrested a 40-year-old Marawila resident at the arrival terminal early Saturday with 133 cartons of duty-free cigarettes.
The Health Ministry confirmed hospitals are over capacity; five of the 21 dengue deaths are school students, with a Dengue Control Week starting June 15.
Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa instructed principals to use extra time to close any syllabus gaps, signalling the 2026 O/L and A/L exams will not be postponed.
National Secretariat for Elders Director Chathura Mihidum said the May allowance pays via post offices from June 15 for elders outside the Aswasuma database.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck 105 not out off 62 balls as England posted 219/1 and bowled Sri Lanka out for 132 in the tournament opener.
A 40-year-old father walking with his five-year-old child was struck by a Puttalam-bound bus near Herathgama Junction on Friday; bus driver arrested.
