Oil prices rose about 5% on Monday after Iran s Fars news agency reported an incident with a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking concerns over a prolonged disruption in the vital oil transit route. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:20 PM)
The US military �blew up� six small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after Iran launched �multiple cruise missiles, drones and small boats� at US Navy ships and at commercial ships being �protected� by the US military, US Central Command chief Adm. Bradley Cooper told reporters. MORE..
4 May 2026 (11:50 PM)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and visiting President of the Maldives Dr. Mohamed Muizzu have held cordial discussions in Colombo today. MORE..
4 May 2026 (8:18 PM)
The Sarvajana Balaya has strongly condemned what it describes as an unconstitutional attack on the independence of the judiciary by the government. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:48 PM)
Long-distance passengers will in future be required to pay only a nominal fee of around Rs. 30 when reserving seats through the online booking system, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake has announced. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:18 PM)
The United Arab Emirates on Monday accused Iran of attacking an empty crude oil tanker belonging to the Abu Dhabi state oil firm ADNOC with drones as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
4 May 2026 (8:29 PM)