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Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe returns to the island

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EU urges shift from ‘fragile’ US-Iran ceasefire to permanent peace during Riyadh mission

Vice-President of the European Commission (EU) Kaja Kallas arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, for a high-stakes diplomatic push to transform a temporary two-week truce between the United States and Iran into a lasting regional settlement. MORE..

Sri Lanka reaches IMF staff-level agreement on combined Fifth and Sixth reviews under EFF arrangement

IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. Once the review is approved by the IMF Executive Board, Sri Lanka will have access to about US$700 million in financing.

Man arrested with conch shell in Kalutara

An individual has been arrested for the possession of a conch shell (Valampuri) near the Kalutara depot. MORE..

Holy sites in Jerusalem reopens

Israeli police announced that holy sites in Jerusalem will reopen to visitors and worshippers on Thursday morning. MORE..

US military will remain around Iran until Tehran complies with deal: Trump

US President Donald Trump said all U.S. ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around Iran until it fully complied with a deal. MORE..

Australia says Lebanon must be included in Middle East ceasefire

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters Thursday that the two-week ceasefire announced this week ‘‘is an important step forward.’’ MORE..

Iran tells ships how to avoid mines in Strait of Hormuz - state media

Ships planning to pass through the Strait of Hormuz should take alternative routes, to “comply with the principles of maritime safety and to be protected from possible collisions with sea mines”, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said in a statement cited in Iranian state media. MORE..

Oil prices surge as investors remain wary of US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices rose on Thursday on investors’ concerns supply from the key Middle East producing region may not fully resume amid doubts the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran will hold and as the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains restricted. MORE..

JD Vance says Iran would be foolish to let talks collapse over Lebanon

United States Vice President JD Vance has warned Iran that it would be “dumb” to jeopardise its ceasefire with Washington over Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. MORE..

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

Audit report reveals major irregularities; Opposition, govt. trade barbs over coal procurement (English)

Water cuts in Colombo continue as dry weather persists across Sri Lanka (English)

Litro, LAUGFS announce major hike in gas prices public dismayed by continuous shortage in market (English)

National QR payment adoption program launched to steer Sri Lanka towards a cash-lite economy (English)

“CID lacks credible evidence to justify arrest” - Former SIS Chief Suresh Sallay files writ petition (English)

Sri Lanka continuing to receive international support despite ongoing global conflict – FM Vijitha Herath (English)

President Anura calls for peace, love and forgiveness in Easter message (English)

Pope Leo condemns 'violence of war' in first Easter Mass amid Iran conflict (English)

Ada Derana's Indeewari Amuwatte recognized after featuring in ''Her Story, Her Strength'' column (English)

Technology

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces engineering snags, potential shipment delays – report

Apple’s foldable iPhone faces engineering snags, potential shipment delays – report

Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the ‘lunar sphere of influence’

A milestone for Artemis II: Astronauts enter the ‘lunar sphere of influence’

Entertainment

Sri Lankan Australian playwright Shakthi wins Windham-Campbell Prize

Sri Lankan Australian playwright Shakthi wins Windham-Campbell Prize

Daddy Yankee named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year 2026

Daddy Yankee named Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year 2026

Wireless music festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK

Wireless music festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK

Netflix debuts new ‘Playground’ gaming app for kids

Netflix debuts new ‘Playground’ gaming app for kids

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Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records after Florida arrest

Prosecutors seek Tiger Woods’ prescription drug records after Florida arrest

Russia to pay athletes banned from Winter Olympics

Bangladesh dissolves cricket board, Tamim-led ad hoc committee to oversee transition

Ex-Australia batter David Warner charged with drink-driving

Iran still awaiting FIFA response on World Cup venue switch