Qatar warned on Tuesday that the region is close to a point where the situation could �spiral out of control.� MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (9:51 PM)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Iran will agree to a ceasefire �if attacks against Iran are halted�. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:36 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)
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)
More than 150,000 Indian nationals have visited Sri Lanka thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
7 Apr 2026 (10:26 PM)
Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced �a double sided ceasefire� in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, who has been serving as an intermediary in recent talks. MORE..
8 Apr 2026 (6:21 AM)