Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad on Friday night as Pakistan works to host a second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, according to regional media reports and statements from Pakistani officials. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (6:57 PM)

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Central, North-Western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Eastern provinces. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (6:38 PM)

Conflict, drought and shrinking aid will keep global hunger at critical levels in 2026, with food insecurity expected to worsen in some of the world s most fragile countries, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (5:58 PM)

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have announced that the registration of Dansal to be held islandwide in view of the upcoming Vesak Poya has already commenced. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (5:45 PM)

The General Manager of Railways, Ravindra Pathmapriya, stated that the re-railing operations for the derailed Sagarika train have commenced and that train services on the coastal line are expected to be restored within two days. MORE..

24 Apr 2026 (5:28 PM)

Continuing his official visit to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, Sri Lanka s Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, engaged in a high-level meeting with Khaled Khiari, UN Assistant Secretary-General..MORE...

24 Apr 2026 (4:02 PM)