Piyabana Assaya

As the official program for the 2026 State Vesak Festival is scheduled to be held on May 30, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring the following day, May 31, as a public holiday. MORE..

23 Apr 2026 (11:55 PM)

Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel

The United States will host a second meeting between Lebanese and Israeli envoys on Thursday, with Beirut seeking the extension of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, a day after Israeli strikes killed at least five people including a journalist. MORE..

23 Apr 2026 (6:42 PM)

Israel awaiting US green light to return Iran to Stone Age - defence minister

Defence minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Israel was ï¿½prepared to resume the war against Iranï¿½, adding that his country was awaiting a green light from the United States to return Iran to ï¿½the Stone Ageï¿½. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (12:07 AM)

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