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The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on a resolution to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but in significantly watered-down form after veto-wielding China opposed authorizing force, diplomats said. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (10:44 AM)
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, closed early Tuesday over threats from Iranian attacks. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (12:16 PM)
The United Arab Emirates insists that any ceasefire in Iran must address Gulf Arab states security concerns and avoid �a much more dangerous environment in the region,� a top official said. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (11:48 PM)
The war in the Middle East will lead to higher inflation and slower global growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund told Reuters on Monday, ahead of a forecast for the world economy planned by the global lender for next week. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (7:31 AM)
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has planned special bus services to facilitate public transportation for people travelling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (8:31 AM)
Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of medicines worth about Rs. 10 million into Sri Lanka. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (12:00 PM)