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6 Apr 2026 (9:21 PM)
The special weekly Wednesday holiday granted to government offices, schools, universities and judicial services will be cancelled from April 8, the Commissioner General of Essential Services, Prabath Chandrakeerthi has announced. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (6:20 PM)
Iran has formulated its positions and demands in response to recent ceasefire proposals conveyed via intermediaries, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding that negotiations were �incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.� MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (5:03 PM)
European Council President Ant�nio Costa warned Monday that the targeting of energy facilities would be �illegal and unacceptable� after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (7:23 PM)
Threats against civilian infrastructure cannot �become the new norm in warfare,� the Red Cross said today, becoming the latest organization calling for de-escalation after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (9:03 PM)
Thirty-one civilians held hostage following a Sunday morning church attack in north-west Nigeria have been rescued, the army has said. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (5:31 PM)