The Iranian military s joint command has released a statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (3:36 PM)
No date has been set for the next round of negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran s deputy foreign minister said on Saturday, adding that a framework of understanding must be agreed first. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (7:48 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump said the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain and attacks will resume if no agreement is reached with Iran, after Tehran said it had fully reopened the strait to commercial vessels but threatened to close it again over the U.S. blockade. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (12:43 PM)
A Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and e-cigarettes valued at Rs. 5.53 million into the country was arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in the early hours of today (18). MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (4:41 PM)
Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a series of coordinated operations across island waters from April 01 to 15 in an effort to safeguard the nation s marine resources. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (10:49 AM)
Litro Gas Lanka has announced that it is capable of maintaining an uninterrupted supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) throughout the month of May. MORE..
18 Apr 2026 (12:03 PM)