Politics UN Secretary General welcomes ceasefire in Middle East
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his approval of the two-week ceasefire announced by the US and Iran, according to his spokesman, Stephane…
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Politics Iran formally agrees to ceasefire and to open Strait of Hormuz if attacks stop
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that Iran will accept a ceasefire, provided that attacks on the country stop. He added that for two weeks,…
Politics Pakistan invites US and Iran to Islamabad talks; says ceasefire extends everywhere
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the news of a ceasefire involving the United States, Iran, and their allies, stating it applies “everywhere,”…
General Israel agrees to suspend bombing of Iran after Trump announcement
Israel has decided to halt its bombing of Iran for two weeks following a temporary ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. This announcement was made just before…
Weather Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
Showers and thundershowers are likely in many areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North-western provinces, along with Kandy , Nuwara-Eliya, and…
Business Gold rises 2.3%, extends gains after Trump announces Iran ceasefire
Gold prices increased by 2.3% on Wednesday as investors reevaluated short-term risks. This came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week halt to…
Politics Missile attacks reported across Gulf and Israel after ceasefire announced
Sirens are blaring throughout the Gulf region and in Israel as multiple nations report incoming missiles early on Wednesday. This follows an announcement by…
Business MPs to debate Sri Lanka s prevailing situation in Parliament today
Today, on the 8th of October, Parliament in Sri Lanka will discuss an adjournment motion about the current situation in the country. The debate is set to run…
Travel Indian tourist arrivals top 150,000 in 2026
In 2026, over 150,000 Indian tourists have traveled to Sri Lanka, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). In April alone, 26,800…
Politics Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that Israel targeted railways and bridges in Iran, claiming they were used by the Revolutionary…
Politics Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China have blocked a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that aimed to promote coordinated defensive actions to secure the Strait of…
Politics Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump s deadline
Iranians have come together in large groups at bridges and power plants throughout the country, creating human chains to protect these sites, according to…
Politics Trump announces ceasefire with Iran if Strait of Hormuz reopened
On Tuesday, April 7, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just before a deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He…
Business Oil prices plunge 12% after Trump agrees to suspend bombing and attack of Iran for 2 weeks
Oil prices fell by 12% and U.S. stock futures rose sharply on Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump declared a “double-sided ceasefire” in the conflict…
Security The 10-point plan for the conditional ceasefire, according to Iran
Iran has presented a 10-point plan to the United States, as reported by Iranian media. This plan includes several key proposals. It calls for controlled…
Politics Trump says whole civilisation will die tonight if Iran fails to make deal
A deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran to achieve a peace agreement is approaching, and tensions are rising as Trump intensifies his threats to…
Politics US oil prices top $115 a barrel after reports Iran s Kharg Island targeted with multiple strikes
Oil prices in the US have surged past $115 a barrel following reports of multiple strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island. The ongoing conflict in Iran has caused…
General First photo from far side of the moon released
On Tuesday, the White House unveiled the first image captured by the Artemis II crew of the Moon's far side. The photo, which shows "Humanity, from the other…
Development Audit reveals irregularities in coal procurement for Lakvijaya Power Plant
A recent audit report has revealed several issues in the coal procurement process by the Lanka Coal Company for the Lakvijaya Power Plant for the 2025/2026…
Travel Special transport plan launched for Sinhala and Tamil New Year period
The National Transport Commission has started a special transport plan to help people traveling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year . This…
Politics Iran war could “spiral out of control,” Qatari official says
Qatar warned on Tuesday that the situation in the region is nearing a critical point where it could “spiral out of control.” When asked by CNN’s Matthew Chance…
Politics LP gas prices increased in Sri Lanka due to global gas price surge – Minister Vijitha Herath
Prices for domestic LP gas in Sri Lanka have gone up because of a rise in global gas prices, as stated by Minister Vijitha Herath. During a media briefing with…
Business Parliament to debate Sri Lanka s prevailing situation tomorrow
Parliament in Sri Lanka is set to discuss the ongoing situation in the country tomorrow. The government will present an adjournment motion for this debate.…
Politics Ex-SLRC Chairman Sarath Kongahage arrested by Bribery Commission
Sarath Kongahage, the former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), along with the former Director General, Devapriya Abeysinghe, has been…