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US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc.Trump’s outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join in his war against Iran had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance.However, in his first remarks after the meeting, he simply reiterated his frustration.“NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN,” he posted on Truth Social.“REMEMBER…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will begin a 48-hour nationwide token strike starting from 8:00 a.m. today (09).The token strike is being launched in protest of the Health Ministry granting Post-Graduate Internships in violation of conditions agreed upon during discussions.According to a statement issued by the GMOA, the union had initiated several trade union actions in response to attempts to politicize the transfer process of doctors.A discussion between the GMOA and the Minister of Health had been scheduled for today with the intervention of the President, the statement said.The GMOA stated that the agreement was…

Train services on the Northern Line, which were disrupted following Cyclone Ditwah, resumed this morning (09), according to Sri Lanka Railways.The department also announced that several additional trains have been added to the schedule for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year season.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that Sri Lanka, both as an individual nation and collectively with others will extend its fullest possible support within the framework of international law, towards ensuring peace, security, and stability in the Middle East.This was conveyed during a meeting between the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Sri Lanka and President Dissanayake held today (08) at the Presidential Secretariat.During the discussion, the ambassadors briefed the President on the challenges faced by countries in the Middle East amid the prevailing conflict situation, particularly the threats posed to peace, security, and stability in the region, the…

Hezbollah has stopped its attacks on Israeli troops and its territory since the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, sources close to the group have told the Reuters news agency.The Iranian-backed militant group reportedly halted fire in the early hours of this morning after Donald Trump’s comments on the agreement.This comes as the Israeli military has issued new evacuation orders for civilians in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah is based.As we’ve been reporting, Israel said overnight the US and Iran’s two-week ceasefire agreement did not include Lebanon.Hezbollah will issue a statement outlining its formal position ⁠on the ceasefire – and on Benjamin Netanyahu’s assertion…

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut for Mattegoda and surrounding areas tomorrow (09).Accordingly, a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in Mattegoda and its surrounding areas from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. tomorrow.The supply of water will be suspended for the residents of Mattegoda, Brahmanagama, Kirigampamunuwa, Deepangoda, Polgasowita Road, Kudamaduwa and Pubudu Mawatha.The NWSDB added that the water cut is being imposed due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, which have led to limitations in water supply.

Police have arrested several individuals, including a manager of the National Development Bank (NDB), in connection with an internal financial fraud at the institution.According to the Police Media Division, the suspects have been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further inquiries.In an official statement, NDB Bank assured customers that the incident has not affected any client accounts or deposits, adding that all banking services continue to operate without disruption.The bank revealed that the fraud was confined to a specific operational unit and involved a limited number of employees. The implicated staff members have been immediately suspended following…

The newly renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand has been officially opened to the public today (08).The event was attended by Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake, Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena and the Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe, among others.The renovation was carried out under the government’s Clean Sri Lanka initiative, with the aim of improving facilities and enhancing convenience for commuters using the bus stand.Under the first phase of the project, key developments included the refurbishment of terminal buildings, the establishment of a new information center, upgrades to sanitation facilities and improvements…

Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump announced “a double sided ceasefire” in the war with Iran at the request of Pakistan, who has been serving as an intermediary in recent talks.In his social media post, Trump said the ceasefire was subject to “to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz.” Nonetheless, the price of U.S. crude oil slid more than 15% to $95 per barrel, a stunning drop after it traded as high as $117 earlier in the day.S&P 500 futures also…

Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets declined by 3.5% to USD 7,019 million in March 2026, compared to USD 7,270 million recorded in February 2026. The total reserves includes the proceeds derived from the swap arrangement with the People’s Bank of China, as reported by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).