A fuel bowser overturned on the Badulla�Colombo main road at Puwakgahawela this afternoon (April 7). MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:43 PM)
Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced �a double sided ceasefire� in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, who has been serving as an intermediary in recent talks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:21 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)
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)
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck on Tuesday railways and bridges in Iran �used by the Revolutionary Guards�, after Iranian officials reported damage to at least two bridges and railway infrastructure. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (10:43 PM)
An adjournment motion regarding the current situation in Sri Lanka, to be moved by the government is scheduled to be debated today (08) in Parliament. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:21 AM)