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First phase of in-person negotiations ends with Iranian and US expert teams continuing to exchange texts

First phase of in-person negotiations ends with Iranian and US expert teams continuing to exchange texts

Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defence pact

Pakistan has sent fighter jets and other military forces to Saudi Arabia to boost security under a defence pact between the two countries, the Saudi defence ministry said on Saturday, as Islamabad hosted talks aimed at ending the Iran war. MORE..

Two warships transit Strait of Hormuz: US Officials

Two US warships have reportedly passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the first such transit since the war with Iran began, as President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States had started “clearing out” the strategic waterway. MORE..

Probe launched into assassination plot linked to death row inmate ‘Dematagoda Chaminda’

An investigation has been launched by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) following reports of a possible assassination attempt targeting death row inmate Chaminda Ravi Jayanath, who was convicted of the murder of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra. MORE..

Lebanese Prime Minister postpones Washington trip

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says he is postponing an imminent trip to the United States and the United Nations, citing the need to remain in Beirut. MORE..

Iran threatens to attack US military ship within minutes if it crosses Strait of Hormuz

Iran issued a warning to a US military ship that it will be attacked within 30 minutes if it crosses the Strait of Hormuz, state TV reports. MORE..

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Clashes erupt at Matara Cooperative Hospital after NPP takeover attempt

A tense situation unfolded this afternoon (11) at the Matara Cooperative Hospital following an attempt by a group affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP) to assume administrative control without a formal election. MORE..

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Iran-US talks begin in Pakistan, state broadcaster says

Talks between Iran and the United States have begun in Islamabad, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, though it remains unclear whether the negotiations are being conducted directly or through intermediaries. MORE..

Rupee depreciates by 1.8% against US dollar in 2026

The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 1.8 per cent against the US dollar in 2026, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. MORE..

Kamala Harris says she might run for president again in 2028

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who was the Democratic Party’s nominee for the presidency in 2024, said on Friday that she was considering running for president again in 2028. MORE..

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Special transport plan in place as public begins leaving for outstation areas to celebrate New Year (English)

Special transport plan in place as public begins leaving for outstation areas to celebrate New Year (English)

QR system suspended until Apr. 18; No disruption to domestic fuel supply, CPC confirms (English)

Advisory issued for severe lightning; Public urged to take necessary precautionary measures (English)

No-confidence motion will be defeated,but govt will be exposed – says MP Dilith (English)

Coal imports did not have proper laboratory accreditation – Lanka Coal Company GM admits (English)

Doctors to end island-wide strike tomorrow - GMOA (English)

MP D.V. Chanaka claims substandard coal deal loss could surpass Rs. 100 billion (English)

Govt has comprehensive plan to elevate living standards of farmers – President (English)

IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth and sixth reviews of Sri Lanka's EFF (English)

PUCSL requested to further increase electricity tariff by 15% for second quarter 2026 (English)

Laugfs Gas to release 30,000 cylinders daily to market during festive period (English)

Renovated Colombo Pettah Central Bus Stand declared open under 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative (English)

Economic relief package announced for farmers, fishermen and low-income groups (English)

Cabinet approves proposal to gazette proposed amendments to Value Added Tax Act (English)

Technology

OpenAI identifies security issue involving third-party tool, says user data was not accessed

OpenAI identifies security issue involving third-party tool, says user data was not accessed

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with splashdown to close out record-breaking lunar voyage

Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown

Artemis II astronauts hurtle home from moon toward splashdown

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV

Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle hospitalised in Mumbai

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle hospitalised in Mumbai

Jackson family joins fans in Berlin for premiere of Michael Jackson biopic

Jackson family joins fans in Berlin for premiere of Michael Jackson biopic

Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending

Michael Jackson biopic ‘spent $15m on reshoots to remove child abuse allegations’ from ending

Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary

Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon to mark her centenary

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Nuwan Thushara apologizes to SLC, expresses willingness to withdraw petition

Nuwan Thushara apologizes to SLC, expresses willingness to withdraw petition

South America’s CONMEBOL backs FIFA President Infantino for fourth term

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Russia to pay athletes banned from Winter Olympics