The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump s war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress authorizes further action. MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (7:03 AM)
A major fire has broken out at one of Australia s two oil refineries, deepening fears over the nation s petrol supplies amid a global fuel crunch. MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (8:52 AM)
The auspicious time for departing for urgent duties, as specified in the Sinhala and Tamil New Year auspicious time schedule (Nekath Seettuwa ), falls tomorrow (April 17). MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (10:50 AM)
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) states that legal action has been initiated against more than 400 traders following island-wide inspections conducted in view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (11:36 AM)
A delegation from Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator in talks to end the war, has arrived in Tehran. MORE..
15 Apr 2026 (10:10 PM)
The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) has announced that steps will be taken to operate between 50% and 60% of the private bus fleet island-wide starting today (16). MORE..
16 Apr 2026 (11:17 AM)