Japan has decided to provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to Southeast Asian nations struggling with surging crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced during an online meeting with Southeast Asian leaders on Wednesday. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (4:31 PM)
Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the US and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (9:19 AM)
A total of 36 road traffic accidents have been reported to the Colombo National Hospital during the New Year period on April 13 and 14, hospital sources said. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (3:09 PM)
Russia has renewed an offer to �resolve the issue of Iran s enriched uranium stockpiles�, as speculation mounts of a fresh round of US-Iran peace talks in the coming days, state media reported on Wednesday. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (2:10 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (2:06 PM)
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR and ASLAT departed the island, following a two-day goodwill visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (2:18 PM)