The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:07 PM)
Donald Trump says that after discussions with the leadership of Pakistan there will be a ceasefire between the US and Iran if Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:05 AM)
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that strongly encouraged defensive, co-ordinated efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:19 PM)
More than 150,000 Indian nationals have visited Sri Lanka thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (10:26 PM)
Gold extended gains on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:39 AM)
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)