Iran has executed two men convicted of being members of the banned People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) opposition group, in the latest action targeting dissidents, even as the United ...

A total of 365 US service members have been wounded in action since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran, according to figures released by the Pentagon. They come from the following divisions: ...

Iraq’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has completed the lineup of 48 nations for the tournament hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Lions of Mesopotamia edged Bolivia 2-1 on ...

As Sri Lanka continues its resurgence as one of Asia’s most compelling travel destinations, Shangri-La Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa is emerging as a defining force in positioning the island as a ...

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 APRIL 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and ...

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Vindya Hettige, as Head, Legal and Head, Legal Client Coverage, effective 20 March 2026. Vindya will join the Country Management Team and will be responsible ...

Trade preferences are often spoken of as though tariff cuts alone can remake an industry. They cannot. Preferences matter only when firms are able to use them. That is what makes the United Kingdom’s ...

Punjab are the Kings of 200 plus chases in the IPL. They’d done it eight times before Friday night, and they did it again as ...

With the US-Israeli war with Iran waging on, the White House earlier announced that it will ask the US Congress to approve $1.5tn (£1.13tn) defence budget for the 2027 fiscal year – a record-breaking ...

The head of Italy’s football federation (FIGC) has resigned, falling on his sword after the men’s national team failed to qualify for a World Cup for a third consecutive time. Gabriele Gravina ...

Saturday 4th April, 2026 Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader and former minister Udaya Gammanpila is complaining that a fake copy of his book on the Easter Sunday terror attacks, Pasku praharaye ...

Iranian forces have said they struck down two fighter jets belonging to the United States military, one over the southwest part of the country and another around the Strait of Hormuz. A spokesperson ...