The Israeli navy intercepted vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters late Wednesday as they headed toward Gaza to break a blockade on the enclave. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (2:39 PM)
The US is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surged to their highest in more than four years on fears of longer-term disruptions to global fuel supplies. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (5:42 PM)
The Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma is scheduled to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) at 1.00 p.m. today (30).
30 Apr 2026 (12:37 PM)
In line with International Workers Day, which falls tomorrow (01), numerous May Day rallies, processions, meetings, and celebrations have been organized across many parts of the island. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (11:08 AM)
In a significant move, India s leading airlines are set to restore full-scale operations at Hamad International Airport (DOH) starting today, May 1. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (10:32 AM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Central provinces and in Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, Kurunegala, and Trincomalee districts. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (5:07 PM)