Iran has strongly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that it had sought a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. Speaking to Iranian state TV, the country s foreign ministry spokesperson called the statement �false and baseless,� making it clear that no such request had been made by Tehran. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (11:45 PM)
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called a long-planned visit that comes after President Donald Trump blasted European allies over differences on the Iran war. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (9:21 AM)
Russia warned its citizens on Wednesday not to travel to countries that have extradition treaties with the United States. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (12:01 AM)
A major 7.4-magnitude offshore quake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia s historic spice island of Ternate early on April 2, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, triggering a tsunami warning for neighbouring South-east Asian nations. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (8:40 AM)
US President Donald Trump today framed his war with Iran as just the latest step in his yearslong effort to prevent the nation from obtaining a nuclear weapon, calling the conflict �necessary for the safety of America and the security of the free world.� MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (8:12 AM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-Western, Northern and North-Central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (6:15 PM)