US President Donald Trump will consider lifting an American naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to enable peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, according to reports. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (9:03 PM)
Police have recovered a body from a well located near the residence of the late Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekara, who was previously shot dead. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (11:20 PM)
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an alert for a potential mega-quake, following the magnitude 7.7 quake on Monday. The agency says residents in seven prefectures should prepare for disaster and listen for any updates. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (6:24 PM)
A World Health Organization (WHO) expert team has arrived in Sri Lanka to review the progress of the country s health system and submit recommendations to strengthen it further, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (6:49 PM)
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20 Apr 2026 (10:23 PM)
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake has been appointed as the Minister of Energy. MORE..
20 Apr 2026 (7:00 PM)