The Nonagathaya or inauspicious time for the New Year will be observed from 3:08 AM to 3:56 PM on Tuesday, April 14. ..

Authorities have urged parents to keep children away from firecrackers during the festive season, citing rising injury risks. ..

Shortly after criticizing Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post on Sunday, President Trump shared an apparently A.I.-generated image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure. ..

Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of ​the country’s ...

A Ukrainian national was arrested late last night for allegedly behaving in a disorderly manner and assaulting a Sri Lankan woman in Mount Lavinia, Police said. ..

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings for four districts due to heavy rainfall. ..

Pope Leo on Monday pushed back against Trump, saying he did not fear him and would continue speaking out against war, including the conflict involving Iran, despite sharp criticism from the US ...

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize fund of US$8,764,615 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking a 10% increase on the 2024 edition. ..

Oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared ‌to block ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports, after ...

The U.S. military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Iran in a move that risks driving oil prices even ...

The Catholic church in Sri Lanka has declared April 19, 2026 as a day of prayer for the victims of the Easter Sunday bomb ...

Australian sprinter Gout Gout has stunned at the national athletics championships with a 200m time that eclipsed Usain Bolt’s ...