President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz �open fairly soon� but did not elaborate and acknowledged that it will not be an easy step. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (8:43 AM)
A US government aircraft carrying senior officials has landed in Islamabad on Saturday afternoon, setting the stage for crucial negotiations with Iran aimed at ending a six-week war that has shaken the Middle East and global economy, Reuters reported. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (1:01 PM)
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that owners of petrol-powered vehicles can obtain fuel without the QR code-based fuel quota system from midnight today (11) until April 18, 2026. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (1:46 PM)
Sri Lanka today said it welcomes the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in West Asia and the forthcoming dialogue. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (2:58 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (3:14 PM)
The Department of Excise has seized a stock of bottles of foreign liquor worth over Rs. 20 million during a raid carried out targeting several outlets in the Colombo area within the Western Province. MORE..
11 Apr 2026 (11:58 AM)