NATO allies said on Monday (Apr 13) they would not get involved in United States President Donald Trump s plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead to intervene only once fighting ends, in a move likely to anger Trump and increase strains in the alliance. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (10:30 PM)
A foreign national has been arrested today (14) by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit for attempting to smuggle a consignment of Kush cannabis valued at Rs. 2.87 million into the country. MORE..
14 Apr 2026 (9:35 AM)
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict broke out in the region six weeks ago, according to recent tolls given by local authorities. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (11:21 PM)
The dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year will be celebrated in Sri Lanka tomorrow (April 14). MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (11:44 PM)
Faced with growing backlash, US President Donald Trump appears to have removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (11:47 PM)
A significant increase in hospital admissions have been reported due to accidents during the New Year season, health officials noted. MORE..
13 Apr 2026 (10:51 PM)