The navy of Iran s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it extended the closure to the corridor it had earlier designated for the safe passage of vessels through the strategic waterway and declared the strait fully closed until the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and ships is lifted. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (8:32 AM)
President Donald Trump has strongly defended Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, calling the country a great ally and praising its strength and resilience during times of conflict. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (11:21 AM)
Two Indian-flagged vessels were fired at by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz today, sources have said. No one was injured and the vessels were not damaged, they said. The two ships, however, had to turn back after the incident northeast of Oman in the shipping lane critical for oil trade. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (9:38 PM)
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka, a short while ago. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (11:12 AM)
A mother and her teenage daughter have been killed in a suspected arson attack at a two-storey residence in Maharagama, police said. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (12:26 PM)
A 23-year-old Russian woman has died after being struck by an express train traveling from Beliatta to Colombo. MORE..
19 Apr 2026 (3:03 PM)