Oil prices have soared following reports that the US is preparing for an extended blockade of Iran. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (8:55 AM)
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to defend the Iran war in fiery remarks to Congress on Wednesday, saying it was not a quagmire and attacking Democratic lawmakers as �feckless� for criticizing the unpopular conflict. MORE..
29 Apr 2026 (11:59 PM)
A sharp rise in cybercrime has shaken India, where nearly 2.5 million people lost an estimated $25 billion to digital fraud in 2025, highlighting growing risks in the country s fast-expanding online payment ecosystem. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (12:25 PM)
Indictments have been served before the Colombo High Court against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero, regarding an allegedly derogatory statement made by him on Islam. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (3:08 PM)
The Israeli navy intercepted vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters late Wednesday as they headed toward Gaza to break a blockade on the enclave. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (2:39 PM)
The Free Lawyers Association states that Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, Dr. Harsha de Silva, has the authority to take action through parliamentary mechanisms if the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, fails to appear before Parliament. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (9:56 AM)