The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that a further escalation in the war on Iran and continued disruption to oil markets could push the global economy to the brink of recession, with growth potentially slowing to 2% under its worst-case scenario. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (6:22 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura, and Kurunegala districts. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (2:06 PM)
A fisherman has reportedly died after two fishing boats collided and capsized in the sea area off Mannar. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (5:27 PM)
Ali Abdollahi - the commander for Iran s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the country s highest operational command co-ordinating the armed forces - says that if the US continues its blockade and creates �insecurity for Iran s commercial vessels and oil tankers�, it will �constitute a prelude to a violation of the ceasefire�. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (6:28 PM)
Donald Trump has once again hit out at Pope Leo and NATO in a series of Truth Social posts. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (11:03 AM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (15) visited the historic Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, engaged in religious observances and received blessings for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (1:02 PM)