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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
The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad has concluded with negotiators exchanging written texts on key issues, Iranian media reported. MORE..
Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defence pact
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 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’
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 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..
CID officers seal main office of Lanka Coal Company
CID officers seal main office of Lanka Coal Company
Officials attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have sealed the office of the Lanka Coal Company (Pvt.) Ltd. MORE..
Iran threatens to attack US military ship within minutes if it crosses Strait of Hormuz
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..
Clashes erupt at Matara Cooperative Hospital after NPP takeover attempt
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..
| April 11, 2026 7:07 pm
Iran-US talks begin in Pakistan, state broadcaster says
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
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
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..
Lanka Coal Company office receives special police protection
Lanka Coal Company office receives special police protection
A decision has been taken to provide special police protection to the office of the Lanka Coal Company (Pvt) Ltd. MORE..
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
Warm weather advisory issued for several provinces
A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-Western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and the Monaragala district. MORE..
SLTB deploys additional buses for New Year travel
SLTB deploys additional buses for New Year travel
The special bus service launched in view of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year is currently operating in both directions, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) stated. MORE..
US likely to extend Russian oil waiver, sources say
US likely to extend Russian oil waiver, sources say
US President Donald Trump’s administration is likely to extend as soon as Friday a waiver allowing countries to buy some sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 2.2 bln in first three months of 2026
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances exceed USD 2.2 bln in first three months of 2026
Sri Lanka received USD 814.8 million in workers’ remittances in March 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
US Vice President JD Vance meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
US Vice President JD Vance meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
US Vice President JD Vance has met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. MORE..
Public urged to send videos related to reckless driving to police via WhatsApp
Public urged to send videos related to reckless driving to police via WhatsApp
The Police Headquarters has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp number 070-4755600 for the general public to submit videos related to reckless and dangerous driving incidents. MORE..
US agrees to release frozen Iranian assets in Qatar, other banks: Report
US agrees to release frozen Iranian assets in Qatar, other banks: Report
A senior Iranian source said on Saturday the U.S. had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets that were held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming the move as a sign of “seriousness” in reaching a deal with Washington in talks in Islamabad. MORE..
Chinese national arrested with cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 mln at BIA
Chinese national arrested with cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 mln at BIA
A Chinese national has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a consignment of Chinese-manufactured cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 million into the country. MORE..
No fertilizer shortage: Govt. confirms surplus stocks
No fertilizer shortage: Govt. confirms surplus stocks
Farmers should not develop unnecessary fear regarding the current fertilizer situation in the country, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne stated. MORE..
Iran unable to fully reopen Hormuz as it lost track of mines planted: US officials
Iran unable to fully reopen Hormuz as it lost track of mines planted: US officials
Iran is unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping due to its self-inflicted problem: It cannot locate all the mines it laid in the waterway to block the passage amid war, the New York Times reported, citing US officials. MORE..
No petrol shortage until June end, diesel supplies sufficient until May end: CPC Chairman
No petrol shortage until June end, diesel supplies sufficient until May end: CPC Chairman
A total of 12 refined fuel shipments are scheduled to arrive in April, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna confirmed. MORE..
| April 11, 2026 2:13 pm
Passenger arrested at BIA for smuggling ornamental plants
Passenger arrested at BIA for smuggling ornamental plants
A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake in the early hours today (11) for attempting to smuggle packages of ornamental plants into the country. MORE..
US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports
US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports
US intelligence indicates China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, CNN reported late on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. MORE..