The United States will launch an effort on Monday (May 4, 2026) to �guide� stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, giving few details about what could be a sweeping effort to help hundreds of vessels and some 20,000 seafarers. MORE..
4 May 2026 (7:39 AM)
President Donald Trump said on Sunday (May 3) that the United States was conducting �very positive discussions� with Iran, as he outlined a plan for US forces to escort ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday. MORE..
4 May 2026 (7:59 AM)
The National Freedom Front (NFF) has strongly condemned recent statements made by the government, alleging that they undermine public confidence in the judiciary. MORE..
3 May 2026 (8:17 PM)
A janitorial supervisor of the National Hospital in Kandy has been injured and hospitalised following a shooting incident at Gohagoda, in Katugastota, according to police.
4 May 2026 (9:38 AM)
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3 May 2026 (10:48 PM)
Oil prices eased on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, however the lack of a U.S.-Iran peace deal kept prices supported above $100. MORE..
4 May 2026 (9:14 AM)