The U.S. will impose tariffs of 50% on �any and all� goods imported to the country from any nation �supplying military weapons to Iran�, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:14 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that Sri Lanka, both as an individual nation and collectively with others will extend its fullest possible support within the framework of international law, towards ensuring peace, security, and stability in the Middle East. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (3:38 PM)
The National System Operator (Pvt.) Ltd. has requested the PUCSL for a further 15% increase in electricity tariffs for the second quarter (April - June) of 2026, in addition to the 10% tariff increase that has already been implemented for the same quarter. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:15 PM)
Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, will officially commence flight operations to Colombo from April 15. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (4:12 PM)
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has instructed officials to expedite the completion of compensation payments for those affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (4:33 PM)
Iran will approach peace talks with the U.S. with greater caution than in the past due to a deep lack of trust, and the war will affect the future legal regime of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran s ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva said on Wednesday. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (10:00 PM)