A senior official in the Lebanese president s office has just confirmed to the BBC that Lebanon will participate in direct negotiations with Israel next week if, and only if, there is a ceasefire in place beforehand. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)
Sri Lanka s economic growth is projected to moderate from 5.0% in 2025 to 4.0% in 2026, before rising slightly to 4.2% in 2027, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (1:22 PM)
Two Chinese nationals were arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of contraband including used iPhones, suspected to be intended for carrying out computer-related crimes and financial fraud in Sri Lanka. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (6:06 PM)
A stock of unlabeled imported cosmetic products has been taken into custody in Pettah by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (4:26 PM)
Sri Lanka Police said a total of 28,837 individuals were inspected island-wide yesterday (09) during daily search operations carried out to curb crime and drug-related activities. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (4:44 PM)
Lebanon is facing a food security crisis as the Iran war disrupts supplies of goods inside the country, the United Nations World Food Programme said on Friday. MORE..
10 Apr 2026 (4:58 PM)