News from 2026

A delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Parliamentarian S. M. Marikkar, visited Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament Ho…

President Donald Trump stated on CNN Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will be “open very soon.” He expressed a desire to have …

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey criticized the Congress and DMK on Monday for giving away India's maritime rights …

Iran's Defence Council, a top security group, has announced that non-hostile countries must coordinate with Iran to pass through t…

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association announced that starting from midnight today (23), the price of a 450-gram loaf of brea…

In February 2026, Sri Lanka's overall inflation rate, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), dropped to 1.6%, down …

The government has raised three-wheeler fares due to a recent change in fuel prices. Now, the cost for the first kilometre is set …

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated on Monday that there is “no assessment” indicating that Iran is targeting the UK, despit…

Two people died and 41 others were injured late Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport in New York when an Air Canada Express plane col…

The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Cooperative Development has confirmed that the prices of imported powdered mil…

This morning (23), a meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat between Prabath Chandrakeerthi, the Chief of Staff to the …

Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced today that Oman is “working hard” to ensure the safe passage of ships through …

During a press conference at the Iranian Embassy in Colombo, Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh reaffirmed Iran's dedication …

Bus services in several areas of Sri Lanka are facing disruptions today (23), despite a limited number of buses running, as report…

During a special press briefing at the Iranian Embassy in Colombo, Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh made serious claims abo…

The International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol warned on Monday that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East…

An Air Canada Express regional jet hit a ground vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Monday evening. This inc…

As the deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump to open the Strait of Hormuz nears, Iran issued a warning on Monday about poten…

French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron spoke with Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, on Monday. During their di…

Health officials in Sri Lanka are warning parents to be extra careful about keeping children hydrated during the extreme heat. Dr.…

Long lines formed at major bus terminals in Sri Lanka this morning (23) as multiple private bus operators halted their services, w…

North Korea has reappointed Kim Jong Un as the president of state affairs, according to state media on Monday, March 23. His re-el…

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has restarted collecting vehicle parking fees in Colombo as of today, the 23rd. The Municipal …

Masato Kanda, the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), arrived in Sri Lanka today, October 23, for an official visit. He…

The US State Department has released a new warning for Americans traveling around the globe because of rising tensions in the Midd…