The government would extend its fullest support to sustain and strengthen the Ratama Ekata national programme launched with the aim of eradicating the drugs menace from the country, Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) stated. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (11:38 AM)
The war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (8:35 AM)
Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes in UK, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears British Parliament. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (12:00 PM)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes Washington s extension of the ceasefire with Iran, said his spokesman on Tuesday. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (6:40 AM)
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would extend the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, which is set to expire Wednesday, despite calling off negotiations and warning earlier in the day he would resume bombing without a deal in place.
22 Apr 2026 (5:42 AM)
An Iranian military commander has warned the country s southern neighbors that if their land or facilities are used by enemies to attack Iran, �they should say goodbye to oil production in the Middle East region,� according to state media. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (10:45 AM)