Iran s supreme leader said Thursday that the Islamic Republic will protect its �nuclear and missile capabilities� as a national asset, likely seeking to draw a hard line as U.S. President Donald Trump presses for a wider deal to cement the war s shaky three-week ceasefire. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (8:40 PM)
Political parties across Sri Lanka have organized a series of rallies, meetings and other events today (01) to mark International Workers Day, with several major events centered in Colombo. MORE..
1 May 2026 (12:13 PM)
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that the history of Sri Lanka s labour movement reflects a long struggle marked by sacrifice, resilience, and determination in the pursuit of rights, justice, and dignity. MORE..
1 May 2026 (10:26 AM)
The US is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surged to their highest in more than four years on fears of longer-term disruptions to global fuel supplies. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (5:42 PM)
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 5.4% in April 2026, up from 2.2% recorded in March 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
30 Apr 2026 (5:21 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka is marking this year s International Workers Day at a decisive moment, as the country records significant economic progress despite a challenging global environment shaped by conflict. MORE..
1 May 2026 (9:44 AM)