Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka s reform program supported by the IMF s Extended Fund Facility. MORE..

9 Apr 2026 (12:19 PM)

An individual has been arrested for the possession of a conch shell (Valampuri) near the Kalutara depot. MORE..

9 Apr 2026 (12:01 PM)

Israeli police announced that holy sites in Jerusalem will reopen to visitors and worshippers on Thursday morning. MORE..

9 Apr 2026 (11:33 AM)

The 59th Aluth Sahal Mangallaya or the National New Rice Festival commenced today (09) at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

9 Apr 2026 (11:24 AM)

US President Donald Trump said all U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around Iran until it fully complied with a deal. MORE..

9 Apr 2026 (11:04 AM)

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters Thursday that the two-week ceasefire announced this week is an important step forward. MORE..

9 Apr 2026 (10:54 AM)