The United States and Iran are edging toward a temporary agreement to halt their war, sources and officials said on Thursday, with Tehran reviewing a proposal that would stop the fighting but leave the most contentious issues unresolved. MORE..
7 May 2026 (11:25 PM)
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Sabaragamuwa, Northern, North-central, North-western, Eastern provinces and Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..
7 May 2026 (7:35 PM)
An explosion damaged the headquarters of the largest party in the Dutch parliament, D66, on Thursday evening, local police said, adding there were no injuries. MORE..
8 May 2026 (9:36 AM)
The US on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it. MORE..
8 May 2026 (9:04 AM)
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tonight (07) on a state visit. MORE..
7 May 2026 (8:27 PM)
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would give the European Union until July 4 to implement trade deal commitments before he raises tariffs on EU goods including cars to �much higher levels.� MORE..
8 May 2026 (9:14 AM)