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UN Secretary General welcomes ceasefire in Middle East
UN Secretary General welcomes ceasefire in Middle East
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Tuesday. MORE..
White House deems two-week ceasefire “a victory for the United States”
White House deems two-week ceasefire “a victory for the United States”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the two-week ceasefire “a victory for the United States,” as she touted the US military’s efforts in the war with Iran. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets decline by 3.5% in March 2026
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets decline by 3.5% in March 2026
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets declined by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, compared to USD 7,270 million recorded in February 2026. MORE..
Israel says ceasefire with Iran doesn’t include war in Lebanon against Hezbollah
Israel says ceasefire with Iran doesn’t include war in Lebanon against Hezbollah
In a statement Wednesday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it supports Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but that it doesn’t include the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. MORE..
Special notice from Dept. for Registration of Persons
Special notice from Dept. for Registration of Persons
The Department for Registration of Persons says efforts are currently underway to restore its computer system to resume normal operations. MORE..
LIOC increases diesel prices with effect from today
LIOC increases diesel prices with effect from today
Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) has announced an increase in the prices of several fuel categories, effective from today (08). MORE..
Iran and Oman to charge ships passing through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire, state media says
Iran and Oman to charge ships passing through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire, state media says
Iran and Oman plan to charge transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two-week ceasefire, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency. MORE..
CAA assures continuous Laugfs gas supply during festive period
CAA assures continuous Laugfs gas supply during festive period
Steps have been taken to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Laugfs gas to consumers during the festive season, starting today (April 8), the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced. MORE..
“Not end of War”: Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei after accepting two-week ceasefire
“Not end of War”: Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei after accepting two-week ceasefire
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed all its military units to stop firing after agreeing to two-week ceasefire with the United States. But, at the same time, it made it clear that this is not the end of a war. MORE..
12-hour water cut in Padukka and several areas today
12-hour water cut in Padukka and several areas today
A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in Padukka and several areas today due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. MORE..
MPs to debate Sri Lanka’s prevailing situation in Parliament today
MPs to debate Sri Lanka’s prevailing situation in Parliament today
An adjournment motion regarding the current situation in Sri Lanka, to be moved by the government is scheduled to be debated today (08) in Parliament. MORE..
Missile attacks reported across Gulf and Israel after ceasefire announced
Missile attacks reported across Gulf and Israel after ceasefire announced
Sirens are sounding across the Gulf and in Israel as several countries report incoming missiles early Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the US had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran. MORE..
Gold rises 2.3%, extends gains after Trump announces Iran ceasefire
Gold rises 2.3%, extends gains after Trump announces Iran ceasefire
Gold extended gains on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. MORE..
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
Showers expected in several provinces after 1pm
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya and Monaragala districts after 1.00 p.m.
Israel agrees to suspend bombing of Iran after Trump announcement
Israel agrees to suspend bombing of Iran after Trump announcement
Israel has agreed to suspend its bombing of Iran for a two-week period after Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire. MORE..
Pakistan invites US and Iran to Islamabad talks; says ceasefire extends ‘everywhere’
Pakistan invites US and Iran to Islamabad talks; says ceasefire extends ‘everywhere’
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States, Iran, and their allies, saying it covers “everywhere,” including Lebanon. MORE..
Iran formally agrees to ceasefire and to open Strait of Hormuz if attacks stop
Iran formally agrees to ceasefire and to open Strait of Hormuz if attacks stop
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced Iran will agree to a ceasefire “if attacks against Iran are halted”. MORE..
The 10-point plan for the conditional ceasefire, according to Iran
The 10-point plan for the conditional ceasefire, according to Iran
Iran’s 10-point proposal that it sent to the United States includes controlled transit through the straight of Hormuz coordinated with the Iranian armed forces, ending the war against Iran and allied groups, and the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from all regional bases, according to Iranian media. MORE..
Oil prices plunge 12% after Trump agrees to suspend ‘bombing and attack of Iran’ for 2 weeks
Oil prices plunge 12% after Trump agrees to suspend ‘bombing and attack of Iran’ for 2 weeks
Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced “a double sided ceasefire” in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, who has been serving as an intermediary in recent talks. MORE..
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
Donald Trump says that after discussions with the leadership of Pakistan there will be a ceasefire between the US and Iran if Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline
Iranians begin forming human chains around power plants ahead of Trump’s deadline
Iranians have gathered in large numbers at bridges and power generation stations across the country, forming human chains to prevent them from being targeted, the country’s state media reported on Tuesday. MORE..
Fuel bowser overturns on Badulla–Colombo road
Fuel bowser overturns on Badulla–Colombo road
A fuel bowser overturned on the Badulla–Colombo main road at Puwakgahawela this afternoon (April 7). MORE..
Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China veto UN Security Council vote on Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China have vetoed a Gulf draft resolution at the UN Security Council that strongly encouraged defensive, co-ordinated efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. MORE..
President chairs meeting to discuss release of lands held by security forces in Northern Province
President chairs meeting to discuss release of lands held by security forces in Northern Province
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence met in Parliament this afternoon (07) under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence. MORE..
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel struck railways, bridges in Iran
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel struck on Tuesday railways and bridges in Iran “used by the Revolutionary Guards”, after Iranian officials reported damage to at least two bridges and railway infrastructure. MORE..