The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 1.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (1:09 PM)
Gold prices rose on Wednesday to their highest in nearly two weeks, supported by a weaker dollar following U.S. President Donald Trump s statement that the war with Iran could wind down in weeks. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (3:23 PM)
A US judge has temporarily halted President Donald Trump s White House ballroom construction project, ruling that proper procedures were not followed before the project began. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (6:05 PM)
A Bangladeshi expatriate has been killed by falling debris after the UAE intercepted a drone in Fujairah, reports Dubai-based daily Khaleej Times. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (2:07 PM)
India s oil ministry said Wednesday (Apr 1) that domestic jet fuel prices would rise as the Middle East war pushed up energy costs, but that it had cushioned airlines from an expected 100 per cent jump. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (4:19 PM)
Six Sri Lankan fishermen who were held in Bangladeshi custody for six months have been released by the government of Bangladesh. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (2:41 PM)