Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Iran will agree to a ceasefire �if attacks against Iran are halted�. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:36 AM)
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)
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (11:31 AM)
Sirens are sounding across the Gulf and in Israel as several countries report incoming missiles early Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the US had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:00 AM)
Sri Lanka s official reserve assets declined by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, compared to USD 7,270 million recorded in February 2026. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (10:43 AM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Monaragala districts after 1.00 p.m.
8 Apr 2026 (7:26 AM)