Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened �as soon as possible� in talks with his Iranian counterpart. MORE..
6 May 2026 (6:00 PM)
A motion requesting a debate condemning the encroachments made by the Executive on the Judiciary, was submitted to the Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (06) by a group of opposition parliamentarians. MORE..
6 May 2026 (4:26 PM)
The UN on Wednesday warned that hunger remains widespread and severe across the Gaza Strip, with millions struggling to access adequate food despite ongoing humanitarian efforts. MORE..
7 May 2026 (8:14 AM)
Sri Lanka has expressed grave concern regarding the recent hostilities in the West Asian region, including attacks on critical energy infrastructure, which affect regional stability and peace efforts. MORE..
6 May 2026 (10:32 PM)
Due to the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
7 May 2026 (7:38 AM)
US President Donald Trump posted on social media Wednesday that the war with Iran could soon end and oil and natural gas shipments could restart, if Iran accepts a reported agreement that he did not detail. MORE..
6 May 2026 (8:18 PM)