US President Donald Trump told his aides to prepare for an extended US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported, as the US looks to intensify economic pressure on Iran as the war enters its third month. MORE..
29 Apr 2026 (2:21 PM)
An interim committee headed by former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following the resignation of SLC president Shammi Silva and his Executive Committee. MORE..
29 Apr 2026 (7:06 PM)
Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran s ports with U.S. oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the US president urged Tehran to get smart soon and sign a deal. MORE..
29 Apr 2026 (10:23 PM)
The United States war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military s price tag for the conflict. MORE..
29 Apr 2026 (11:34 PM)
The Dambulla Magistrate s Court today (29) imposed a fine of Rs. 510,000 on a restaurant in the Dambulla area for selling bottled drinking water, which were passed their expiry date, at a price exceeding the maximum retail price. MORE..
29 Apr 2026 (6:11 PM)
Two people have died after a small plane crashed into a hangar at an airport in South Australia, authorities say. MORE..
29 Apr 2026 (6:25 PM)