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JD Vance leaves Islamabad as Iran negotiations end without a deal
JD Vance leaves Islamabad as Iran negotiations end without a deal
US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday, April 12 that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting forward a “final and best offer”. MORE..
Man arrested with heroin haul in Buttala
Man arrested with heroin haul in Buttala
Sri Lanka Police has arrested a suspect with the largest stock of heroin seized in the Buttala area in recent times. MORE..
Man arrested for damaging Pettah Bus Stand remanded
Man arrested for damaging Pettah Bus Stand remanded
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Kelaniya for allegedly damaging public property at the refurbished Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus stand complex in Pettah, Colombo. MORE..
PUCSL to exclude coal-related costs from tariff revisions
PUCSL to exclude coal-related costs from tariff revisions
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to exclude additional costs arising from the coal situation when revising electricity tariffs. MORE..
| April 12, 2026 10:13 am
46-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Horana
46-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Horana
A 46-year-old man has been reportedly attacked to death using a sharp weapon in the Malwanegama area of Horana. MORE..
49 killed in road accidents within a week - Minister
49 killed in road accidents within a week - Minister
A total of 49 individuals have died in separate road accidents during the past week from April 4 to 10. MORE..
Special transport services deployed for New Year travel
Special transport services deployed for New Year travel
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development says special bus and train services have been implemented today (12) also for commuters traveling to their hometowns ahead of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. MORE..
7 notorious gang members transferred to Welisara Prison – Dy Minister
7 notorious gang members transferred to Welisara Prison – Dy Minister
Seven notorious members of organised crime gangs have been transferred from Boossa High-Security Prison to the newly established prison at the Welisara Navy Camp. MORE..
Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement
Vice President JD Vance says talks with Iran have ended after 21 hours without reaching agreement
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations have ended early Sunday between the US and Iran without a peace deal after the Iranians refused to accept American terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. MORE..
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
At least 30 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede in the northern countryside of Haiti, authorities said, warning that the death toll could rise. MORE..
Campaign against Iran not over, existential threats removed: Netanyahu
Campaign against Iran not over, existential threats removed: Netanyahu
Claiming “historic achievements” in the fight against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement on Saturday (April 11, 2026) that the “campaign is not yet over,” but Israel managed to foil Iran’s nuclear ambitions. MORE..
UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition
Britain’s government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the U.S.-British Diego Garcia air base - which has been criticised by U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE..
US-Iran talks pause for now, disagreements remain
US-Iran talks pause for now, disagreements remain
Negotiations between the United States and Iran appeared to have concluded for now, Iran’s government said early on Sunday, after a series of talks in Pakistan to end the six-week war between Washington and Tehran. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the country
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-Western and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Polonnaruwa districts after 1.00 p.m., the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
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..