The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has projected a significant increase in the country s fuel import expenditure in 2026, citing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continued volatility in global oil markets as key contributing factors. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)
Pirates have hijacked an oil tanker with 17 crew including a Sri Lankan that was sailing near the Somali coast, according to multiple security officials who spoke to the BBC. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (7:37 PM)
Iranian MP Mahmoud Nabavian has threatened regional countries with destructive action if the United States attacks its territory again. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (10:14 PM)
The Sagarika train, which derailed yesterday (24), has derailed once again while returning to Colombo after being restored to the tracks, the Department of Railways stated. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (8:18 PM)
More than 2,700 people die annually due to road accidents in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake has stated. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (7:58 PM)
The United States has frozen US$344 million in cryptocurrency assets over ties to Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday (Apr 24), as Washington seeks to raise pressure on Tehran amid energy supply disruptions due to war in the Middle East. MORE..
25 Apr 2026 (3:46 PM)