News from 2026

SriLankan Airlines and the Government of Sri Lanka have finalized the restructuring of the airline’s international bonds, achiev…

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will arrive in Sri Lanka from March 26 to April 9 for discussions on policies. They aim …

Sri Lanka has been identified as one of the least happy countries in the world, dropping to 134th place in the latest World Happin…

The Special Representative for South and Central Asia from the United States, Sergio Gor, who is also the US Ambassador to India, …

Iran's representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has officially informed the UN Secretary-General and the Security…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking into Joe Kent, a former counterterrorism official who stepped down due to his…

The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has confirmed that banks will keep operating five days a week as an essential service, e…

Iran is looking into a plan to charge transit fees for ships that travel through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker announced on Thu…

The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka has asked both sides to think about settling the case filed by Chaminda Kularatne, the former Dep…

Kapila Chandrasena, the former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, has been ordered to stay in custody until April 2 by the Colombo Magistr…

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has celebrated a successful first year at the Colombo West International Termina…

U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, has landed in Sri Lanka for an official visit, as reported by the US Em…

Brent crude oil prices increased by 4%, reaching $112 (£84.34) a barrel during early trading in Asia. In the US market, oil price…

Cathay Pacific has halted all flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until April 30. The airline stated this decision is due to the …

Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake announced that issues related to obtaining QR codes for fue…

Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) have submitted a no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody to the Speake…

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has declared that starting today, the 19th, fuel will be distributed according to the last …

The Pentagon has requested that the White House approve over $200 billion (£151 billion) to support the war in Iran, according to…

Saudi Arabia has made it clear that its top priority in the current conflict with Iran is to stop attacks aimed at Gulf countries.…

A no-confidence motion against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody will be presented to the Speaker of Parliament today, the 19th. Thi…

US President Donald Trump has shared a lengthy post on Truth Social regarding the recent attack on Iran's South Pars oil field. He…

A new feature is now available in the system as of today (19) to help people in Sri Lanka who face challenges getting the QR code …

Chathura Alwis from TV Derana has received the title of People’s Television Presenter of the Year for the eighth year in a row. …

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an immediate stop to strikes that hit civilian infrastructure. This statement come…

The Department of Government Information announced that legal actions have begun against fuel station owners who are not following…