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The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East�West shipping corridor. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (11:14 PM)
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a new economic relief package introduced by the Government for groups affected by the Middle East crisis. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:30 AM)
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Tuesday deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final, adding that Iran s #8288;proposal was significant but not good enough. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (10:47 PM)
The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on a resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but in significantly watered-down form after veto-wielding China opposed authorizing force, diplomats said. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (10:44 AM)
Two individuals have reportedly died after being electrocuted on a plot of land in the Bangalawatta area of Polgahawela. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (8:31 AM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces after 1.00 p.m, today (07), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (7:28 AM)