Oil prices jumped 4 percent Thursday after Iran vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a US naval blockade remained in place despite a ceasefire extension. MORE..
23 Apr 2026 (10:05 AM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm.
23 Apr 2026 (7:00 AM)
Reports claiming that USD 2.5 million from Sri Lanka s Treasury may have likely been diverted to cybercriminals has sparked concern, with the government yet to respond to the allegation highlighted by the country s opposition. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (9:01 PM)
Sri Lanka Police has issued a clarification regarding information circulating on social media about the age limits for police recruitment. MORE..
23 Apr 2026 (9:34 AM)
The United States Senate rejected for the fifth time this year, a measure aimed at restricting President Donald Trump s war powers by requiring congressional approval for any future military action in Iran. MORE..
23 Apr 2026 (9:12 AM)
Iran s chief negotiator in talks with the US said it is �not possible� for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to �the blatant violations of the ceasefire� by the US and Israel. MORE..
23 Apr 2026 (6:32 AM)