Gold prices firmed on Wednesday as lower oil prices, following a U.S. extension of a ceasefire with Iran, eased fears of an inflation spike and prolonged high interest rates. MORE..

22 Apr 2026 (10:47 AM)

An Iranian military commander has warned the country s southern neighbors that if their land or facilities are used by enemies to attack Iran, �they should say goodbye to oil production in the Middle East region,� according to state media. MORE..

22 Apr 2026 (10:45 AM)

Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security and counter-terrorism financing framework with renewed focus on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), the Ministry of Defence said. MORE..

22 Apr 2026 (10:09 AM)

The Pope has warned humanity s future risks being �tragically compromised� due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility. MORE..

22 Apr 2026 (9:47 AM)

World Earth Day is being observed today (22). MORE..

22 Apr 2026 (9:18 AM)

Former Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested yesterday (21) in connection with an alleged incident of threatening an individual with a firearm, is scheduled to be produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate s Court today (22). MORE..

22 Apr 2026 (8:58 AM)