More than 5,000 people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since conflict broke out in the region six weeks ago, according to recent tolls given by local authorities. MORE..

13 Apr 2026 (11:21 PM)

A significant increase in hospital admissions have been reported due to accidents during the New Year season, health officials noted. MORE..

13 Apr 2026 (10:51 PM)

NATO allies said on Monday (Apr 13) they would not get involved in United States President Donald Trump s plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead to intervene only once fighting ends, in a move likely to anger Trump and increase strains in the alliance. MORE..

13 Apr 2026 (10:30 PM)

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has concluded that the arrest and suspension of Prisons Commissioner General Thushara Upuldeniya were not carried out in accordance with proper legal procedures and that his fundamental human rights were therefore violated. MORE..

13 Apr 2026 (10:06 PM)

President Donald Trump issued a new threat to Iran Monday morning, saying the US will sink any Iranian ships that come near the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..

13 Apr 2026 (9:46 PM)

A Ukrainian national has been arrested following an assault incident reported in Mount Lavinia. MORE..

13 Apr 2026 (9:44 PM)