Gold extended gains on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:39 AM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Monaragala districts after 1.00 p.m.
8 Apr 2026 (7:26 AM)
Iran and Oman plan to charge transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, according to Iran s semi-official Tasnim News Agency. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (9:35 AM)
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets declined by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, compared to USD 7,270 million recorded in February 2026. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (10:43 AM)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Iran will agree to a ceasefire �if attacks against Iran are halted�. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:36 AM)
The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (10:23 AM)