At least 13 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in India s southern state of Kerala, officials say. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (3:17 PM)
The European Union is considering requiring countries to hold stockpiles of jet fuel, and potentially redistribute it based on regional needs and shortages, Europe s energy policy chief told Reuters on Wednesday, as concerns mount over possible shortages tied to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (8:26 PM)
At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (5:16 PM)
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 s economic growth rate in 2026 is projected to be lower than the growth recorded in 2025, according to Professor in Economics at the Department of Economics, Priyanga Dunusinghe of the University of Colombo. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (2:20 PM)
Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested yesterday (21) in connection with an alleged incident of threatening an individual with a firearm, has been brought to the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate s Court. MORE..
22 Apr 2026 (1:58 PM)