Global oil prices climbed Monday following the latest rise of tensions between the United States and Iran, but the moves were more modest than they were earlier in the war. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (9:03 AM)
Officials in Japan have warned of an increased risk of a huge earthquake in the next week after a 7.7 magnitude quake struck off the north-east coast, triggering an evacuation order and warnings of 3m (10ft) tsunami waves. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (10:53 AM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 pm, today (21), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (7:29 AM)
The US will not lift its blockade on Iranian ports until a deal has been reached with Tehran, US President Donald Trump has said, amid continuing uncertainty over whether fresh talks to end the war will take place. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (7:37 AM)
A foreign national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayaka with a consignment of Kush narcotics weighing over one kilogram. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (12:48 PM)
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly defrauding Rs. 1,000,024 by creating a fraudulent website resembling an official website of a private bank. MORE..
21 Apr 2026 (12:28 PM)