Israel s far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying he was seeking greater access for Jewish worshippers and drawing condemnation from Jordan and the Palestinians. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (7:37 PM)
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks held in Pakistan to end the Iran war hit the skids. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (8:16 PM)
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12 Apr 2026 (11:53 PM)
A total of six individuals have been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted at the Nagar Kovil beach in Jaffna. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (5:12 PM)
Sir Keir Starmer has urged the US and Iran �to find a way through� after the failure of peace talks, as he also called for the fragile ceasefire to continue and warned against any further escalation. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (5:35 PM)
Thundershowers have been reported in the western slopes of the central hills, particularly in key catchment areas, bringing an end to nearly three months of prolonged dry weather. MORE..
12 Apr 2026 (8:59 PM)