Oil prices are climbing today (27), after US officials cancelled a planned trip to Pakistan over the weekend for peace talks, dimming hopes for a swift end to a conflict that has choked off much of the Middle East s vast oil and natural gas supplies from global markets. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (4:14 PM)
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook part of northern Japan early Monday, but no damage or casualties have been reported. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (9:09 AM)
Investigations have been initiated into an incident involving several saffron-robed individuals arrested with narcotics at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), the Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (3:32 PM)
Iran through Pakistani mediators gave the U.S. a new proposal on reopening of the Strait #8288;of Hormuz and the ending of the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later #8288;stage, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a U.S. #8288;official and two sources with knowledge #8288;of the matter. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (1:32 PM)
A complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) requesting an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities in diesel imports carried out by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (1:51 PM)
King Charles state visit to the U.S. will go ahead as planned on Monday despite a shooting at a White House dinner attended by President Donald Trump, Buckingham Palace said after discussions with U.S. officials. MORE..
27 Apr 2026 (9:41 AM)