Donald Trump says that after discussions with the leadership of Pakistan there will be a ceasefire between the US and Iran if Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:05 AM)
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that strongly encouraged defensive, co-ordinated efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:19 PM)
A fuel bowser overturned on the Badulla�Colombo main road at Puwakgahawela this afternoon (April 7). MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:43 PM)
Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced �a double sided ceasefire� in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, who has been serving as an intermediary in recent talks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:21 AM)
Iranians have gathered in large numbers at bridges and power generation stations across the country, forming human chains to prevent them from being targeted, the country s state media reported on Tuesday. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:56 PM)
Stocks retreated and oil rose as the war in Iran continued to intensify and US President Donald Trump threatened more destruction. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (8:01 PM)