The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva says the economic fallout from the war with Iran would take at least three to four months to ease, even if the fighting were to stop immediately. MORE..
5 May 2026 (11:52 PM)
A close associate of an organized criminal believed to be hiding overseas has been arrested in possession of 54 T-56 firearm bullets and a magazine, police said. MORE..
6 May 2026 (7:18 AM)
Sri Lanka and the Maldives reaffirmed their long-standing friendship and commitment to deeper economic cooperation at the Maldives�Sri Lanka Business Forum in Colombo, with leaders from both countries highlighting shared resilience, mutual support and growing opportunities for partnership. MORE..
5 May 2026 (9:14 PM)
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that American forces would need to conduct a ground mission into Iran to secure enriched uranium that remains trapped beneath the rubble of nuclear facilities destroyed in last year s joint U.S.-Israeli aerial campaign. MORE..
5 May 2026 (10:55 PM)
Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations bottled up supply from the key Middle East producing region could resume flowing after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a possible peace deal may be reached to end the war with Iran. MORE..
6 May 2026 (8:01 AM)
An upcoming state visit to Sri Lanka by Vi #7879;t Nam President T� L�m is expected to serve as a pivotal political milestone, opening a new chapter in bilateral relations marked by enhanced political trust and more substantive, wide-ranging cooperation, Deputy Minister Nguy #7877;n M #7841;nh C #432; #7901;ng has said. MORE..
6 May 2026 (8:29 AM)