Bangladesh has approached the U.S. seeking a temporary sanctions waiver to allow import of Russian diesel, officials said on Monday, as Middle East turmoil disrupts global energy markets and strains fuel supplies. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (10:13 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Eastern, North-western, Northern and North-central provinces and in Monaragala district. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (6:15 PM)
US President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by �blowing up and completely obliterating� electric plants and oil wells in the country. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (6:51 PM)
Iran s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that the US s 15-point list for halting the conflict contains �largely excessive, unrealistic, and unreasonable demands,� contradicting US President Donald Trump s earlier claims that Iran had agreed to �most of� of the requests on the list. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (6:13 PM)
A controversy has emerged after reports that a birthday celebration was arranged for Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently in custody of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over allegations linked to the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (9:49 PM)
Sri Lankan-origin Athithiya Anantharajah, at just 25 years old has been appointed maire adjoint (Deputy Mayor) of Pontault-Combault � a municipality on the outskirts of Paris, France. MORE..
30 Mar 2026 (6:09 PM)