Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday (Apr 1) on NASA s Artemis II mission, a high-stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface this decade before China s first crewed landing. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (5:39 AM)
Extreme heat can lead to depression, stress, mental distress, and restlessness, Psychiatrist Vindya Wijayabandara said. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (7:50 PM)
Veterinarian Dr Shobhath Wijeratne has warned that the prevailing extreme heat conditions can lead to fatal consequences for pets. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (10:41 PM)
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called a long-planned visit that comes after President Donald Trump blasted European allies over differences on the Iran war. MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (9:21 AM)
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake has struck in the Molucca Sea region north-east of Indonesia, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). MORE..
2 Apr 2026 (6:59 AM)
Iran has strongly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that it had sought a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. Speaking to Iranian state TV, the country s foreign ministry spokesperson called the statement �false and baseless,� making it clear that no such request had been made by Tehran. MORE..
1 Apr 2026 (11:45 PM)