The US will not renew a 30-day waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil at sea that expires this week, and quietly let a similar waiver on sanctions on Russian oil expire over the weekend, two administration officials told Reuters on Tuesday, as the U.S. imposes a blockade on shipments from Iranian ports. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (1:36 PM)
An individual died while three of his family members sustained injuries following a fatal road accident reported on the Wellawaya�Monaragala main road in Buttala, early this morning (15), police stated. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (11:48 AM)
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR and ASLAT departed the island, following a two-day goodwill visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (2:18 PM)
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) generated an income of Rs. 1 billion within six days by providing special services during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year season, according to its Chairman, Sajeewa Kanakarathna. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (2:48 PM)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says any attempts by the US or Israel to force Iran to �surrender� are �destined to fail and the Iranian nation will never accept such an approach.' MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (4:32 PM)
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)