UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Tuesday. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (11:31 AM)
Steps have been taken to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Laugfs gas to consumers during the festive season, starting today (April 8), the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (9:11 AM)
In a statement Wednesday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s office said it supports Trump s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but that it doesn t include the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (10:33 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)
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)
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)