Oil prices rose about 5% on Monday after Iran s Fars news agency reported an incident with a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking concerns over a prolonged disruption in the vital oil transit route. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:20 PM)
Long-distance passengers will in future be required to pay only a nominal fee of around Rs. 30 when reserving seats through the online booking system, Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake has announced. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:18 PM)
The Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera has clarified reports surrounding the gazette notification issued to revise Value Added Tax (VAT) with effect from July 1. MORE..
4 May 2026 (3:50 PM)
US Central Command (Centcom) denies that one of its warships has been struck by two Iranian missiles. MORE..
4 May 2026 (6:17 PM)
At least 12 people are being treated in hospital after a shooting at a party in Oklahoma. MORE..
4 May 2026 (3:34 PM)
Sri Lanka is expected to face developing El Ni�o conditions during the upcoming southwest monsoon season, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
4 May 2026 (4:11 PM)