Donald Trump says that after discussions with the leadership of Pakistan there will be a ceasefire between the US and Iran if Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
8 Apr 2026 (6:05 AM)
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Monaragala districts after 1.00 p.m.
8 Apr 2026 (7:26 AM)
Iran s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed all its military units to stop firing after agreeing to two-week ceasefire with the United States. But, at the same time, it made it clear that this is not the end of a war. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (8:51 AM)
The Supreme National Security Council of Iran has confirmed the reported two weeks ceasefire deal negotiated by Pakistan, in a statement published by Mehr News Agency.
8 Apr 2026 (6:29 AM)
Gold extended gains on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (7:39 AM)
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (11:07 PM)