Pope Leo XIV said Thursday that he �cannot be in favor of war,� warning that conflicts around the world are claiming the lives of too many innocent people, including children. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (11:11 AM)
More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the impacts of the Iran war including disruptions to fuel and fertiliser supplies just as farmers are planting crops, U.N. development chief Alexander De Croo said on Thursday. MORE..
23 Apr 2026 (11:28 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump said #8204;on Thursday that the leaders of Lebanon and Israel could #8288;meet at the White House during the next three weeks - the period for which a ceasefire between #8204;the #8288;two countries has been extended. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (7:02 AM)
President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (6:08 AM)
Train services on the coastal line were disrupted after the Sagarika express train, travelling from Beliatta to Maradana, derailed this morning (24), the Department of Railways said. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (9:39 AM)
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB Sri Lanka) states that despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Sri Lanka recorded export earnings of US$ 1,467 million in March. MORE..
24 Apr 2026 (10:05 AM)