The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East�West shipping corridor. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (11:14 PM)
The four astronauts of NASA s Artemis II mission cruised on Monday to the deepest point in space reached by any human, following the tug of lunar gravitational force en route to a rare crewed flyby over the shadowed far side of the moon. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (8:05 AM)
US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran in one night if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (8:12 AM)
The United Arab Emirates insists that any ceasefire in Iran must address Gulf Arab states security concerns and avoid �a much more dangerous environment in the region,� a top official said. MORE..
6 Apr 2026 (11:48 PM)
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, closed early Tuesday over threats from Iranian attacks. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (12:16 PM)
A total of 23 organised criminals involved in large-scale drug trafficking operations have been identified, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala revealed. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (9:43 AM)