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)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, North-Central and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala and Hambantota districts. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (7:14 PM)
Saudi Arabia has ordered businesses to evacuate Riyadh s main financial hub amid rising concerns over potential Iranian missile and drone attacks, in a move that underscores growing regional tensions, according to Semafor. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (10:31 PM)
The Vice President of India, CP Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive on a two-day office visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (7:51 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)
Sri Lanka Customs officials have seized 3,380,000 illegally imported foreign cigarette sticks during an inspection of a container brought into the country. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (8:51 PM)