Nasa’s Artemis II mission takes off heading for first Moon visit in 50 years
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday (Apr 1) on NASA’s Artemis II mission, a high-stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks the United States’ boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface this decade before China’s first crewed landing. MORE..
- GMOA to begin 24-hour token strike at 8am
- No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka from Indonesia earthquake
- Donald Trump says Iran war objectives ‘nearing completion’ in address to nation
- One dead as major earthquake hits eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning lifted after 2 hours
- Global oil prices rise after Trump address
- New guidelines issued to safeguard student welfare and discipline in schools
- NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance
- Iran war economic shocks will last ‘months’, says Australia’s PM
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national drive to restore infrastructure
- Three arrested over illegal vehicle possession and forged documents racket
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Three arrested over illegal vehicle possession and forged documents racket
Three individuals have been arrested by the Western Province North Crimes Division for possessing vehicles without valid registration licenses, police stated. MORE..
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national drive to restore infrastructure
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called for a comprehensive nationwide drive to restore infrastructure and address the destruction caused by ‘‘unprovoked American-Zionist aggression,’’ state broadcaster Press TV reported. MORE..
Iran war economic shocks will last ‘months’, says Australia’s PM
Australia’s Prime Minister has warned the economic shock from the war involving Iran will “be with us for months”, as he delivered a rare televised address to the nation. MORE..
NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called a ‘‘long-planned visit’’ that comes after President Donald Trump blasted European allies over differences on the Iran war. MORE..
New guidelines issued to safeguard student welfare and discipline in schools
The Ministry of Education has issued a new circular outlining measures to ensure discipline within schools. MORE..
Global oil prices rise after Trump address
Trump’s address appears to have done nothing to reassure global oil markets that disruption to the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route will ease anytime soon. MORE..
One dead as major earthquake hits eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning lifted after 2 hours
A major 7.4-magnitude offshore quake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia’s historic spice island of Ternate early on April 2, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, triggering a tsunami warning for neighbouring South-east Asian nations. MORE..
Donald Trump says Iran war objectives ‘nearing completion’ in address to nation
US President Donald Trump today framed his war with Iran as just the latest step in his yearslong effort to prevent the nation from obtaining a nuclear weapon, calling the conflict “necessary for the safety of America and the security of the free world.” MORE..
No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka from Indonesia earthquake
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has been recorded at 6:48 a.m. Indonesia time today (02) in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups, confirmed the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated. MORE..
GMOA to begin 24-hour token strike at 8am
Doctors in all government hospitals will stage a 24-hour token strike starting from 8.00 a.m. today (April 2), the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
Several areas including Western Province to receive afternoon thundershowers
Atmospheric conditions will be favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island over the next few days from today (02 April), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, Tsunami warning issued
A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake has struck in the Molucca Sea region north-east of Indonesia, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). MORE..
Russia warns citizens not to travel to states that have extradition treaties with US
Russia warned its citizens on Wednesday not to travel to countries that have extradition treaties with the United States. MORE..
‘False and baseless’: Iran rejects Trump’s claim of Tehran seeking ceasefire as war rages on
Iran has strongly denied claims made by US President Donald Trump that it had sought a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. Speaking to Iranian state TV, the country’s foreign ministry spokesperson called the statement “false and baseless,” making it clear that no such request had been made by Tehran. MORE..
Extreme heat poses serious risk to pets, warns veterinarian
Veterinarian Dr Shobhath Wijeratne has warned that the prevailing extreme heat conditions can lead to fatal consequences for pets. MORE..
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national drive to restore infrastructure
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called for a comprehensive nationwide drive to restore infrastructure and address the destruction caused by ‘‘unprovoked American-Zionist aggression,’’ state broadcaster Press TV reported. MORE..
Iran war economic shocks will last ‘months’, says Australia’s PM
Australia’s Prime Minister has warned the economic shock from the war involving Iran will “be with us for months”, as he delivered a rare televised address to the nation. MORE..
NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Washington next week for what a spokesperson for the military alliance called a ‘‘long-planned visit’’ that comes after President Donald Trump blasted European allies over differences on the Iran war. MORE..
New guidelines issued to safeguard student welfare and discipline in schools
The Ministry of Education has issued a new circular outlining measures to ensure discipline within schools. MORE..
Global oil prices rise after Trump address
Trump’s address appears to have done nothing to reassure global oil markets that disruption to the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route will ease anytime soon. MORE..
One dead as major earthquake hits eastern Indonesia; tsunami warning lifted after 2 hours
A major 7.4-magnitude offshore quake struck the Northern Molucca Sea off Indonesia’s historic spice island of Ternate early on April 2, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, triggering a tsunami warning for neighbouring South-east Asian nations. MORE..
Donald Trump says Iran war objectives ‘nearing completion’ in address to nation
US President Donald Trump today framed his war with Iran as just the latest step in his yearslong effort to prevent the nation from obtaining a nuclear weapon, calling the conflict “necessary for the safety of America and the security of the free world.” MORE..
No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka from Indonesia earthquake
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 has been recorded at 6:48 a.m. Indonesia time today (02) in the Molucca Sea between the Sulawesi and Maluku island groups, confirmed the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated. MORE..
GMOA to begin 24-hour token strike at 8am
Doctors in all government hospitals will stage a 24-hour token strike starting from 8.00 a.m. today (April 2), the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced. MORE..
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Technology
Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city
A mass robotaxi outage in the Chinese city of Wuhan caused at least a hundred self-driving cars to stop mid-traffic, sparking renewed debate around the safety of driverless vehicles. MORE..
April’s full pink moon will rise in the night sky this week
April’s full pink moon will rise in the night sky this week
Sky watchers can soon catch the spring season’s first full moon rising in the night sky. MORE..
Google permits users to change Gmail usernames, keep old IDs
Google permits users to change Gmail usernames, keep old IDs
Google has permitted its users to get rid of their embarrassing Gmail usernames in its recent update. In a post on March 31, the tech giant said that it has been working on the update since last year to ‘help your account grow with you’, and the feature is now available to all users in the US. MORE..
French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15
French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15
French senators vote on Tuesday on a draft law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world in considering a move unpopular with many teenagers but supported by some parents and teachers. MORE..
Entertainment
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Known for its glitzy stage costumes and sometimes outlandish performances, the Eurovision Song Contest is now launching its first ever Asia edition. MORE..
K.C. Saranga achieves hat-trick at Raigam Tele’es with ‘Science for Life’
K.C. Saranga achieves hat-trick at Raigam Tele’es with ‘Science for Life’
At the 22nd edition of the Raigam Tele’es Awards in 2025, K.C. Saranga achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the Best Educational Program of the Year for the third consecutive year. MORE..
Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall
Celine Dion announces comeback with 10 concerts in Paris this fall
Canadian singer Celine Dion announced on Monday, her birthday, that she will return to the stage this fall with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris, spread out over September and October. MORE..
Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World
Vietnam to host 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World
Vietnam is the proud host country of the historic 75th Anniversary Edition of Miss World, set to take place from August 9 (arrival in Hanoi) to September 5 (Final Event in Ho Chi Minh City). MORE..
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Buying |
Selling |
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USA
U.S.Dollar |
311.7664 | 319.3120 |
UK
Sterling Pound |
410.2164 | 423.0165 |
Europe
Euro |
356.2787 | 367.7774 |
Switzerland
Swiss Franc |
387.4649 | 402.9295 |
Canada
Canadian Dollar |
222.3804 | 230.4822 |
Australia
Australian Dollar |
211.6468 | 221.1216 |
Singapore
Singapore Dollar |
239.8047 | 249.1151 |
Japan
Japanese Yen |
1.9445 | 2.0102 |
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Bahrain
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Dinar | 832.7809 |
Kuwait
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Dinar | 1,019.9363 |
Oman
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Rial | 818.7202 |
Qatar
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Riyal | 86.4532 |
Saudi Arabia
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Riyal | 83.9904 |
UAE
|
Dirham | 85.8083 |
Sports
Olympic Games-Ukraine asks IOC to examine ‘neutral’ status of Russian athletes
Sports authorities in Ukraine asked the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday to examine the “neutral” status of Russian athletes they accused of having links to the military or competing in events that violated Olympic sanctions. MORE..
Turkey end 24-year World Cup drought with win over Kosovo
Turkey ended a 24-year wait to qualify for the World Cup by beating Kosovo 1-0 in their playoff final on Tuesday, sealing a return to football’s biggest stage for the first time since 2002 when they reached the semi-finals. MORE..
Tiger Woods says he is stepping away to seek treatment
Tiger Woods says he is “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health” following an arrest after a car crash. MORE..
Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time
Italy’s agonising World Cup exile continues after they fell to a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their playoff final on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw. MORE..
Iran will play World Cup games in US as scheduled - Fifa President
Iran will take part in the World Cup and their games will be played in the United States as scheduled, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino. MORE..
