Sunday Times

The escalating crises in West Asia are yet another reminder, if one were needed, that the world is becoming more volatile, more polarised and less predictable.

April 6, 2026

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe returns

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today returned to Sri Lanka after receiving medical treatment in Singapore.

April 7, 2026

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BOI responds to oil refinery project; says Oman Oil Company registered "firm intention" to participate in equity

Mahendran extradition: President to respond to Singapore's statement

Police probe defacing of Sri Pada name board; English, Tamil lettering smudged with tar

World Happiness Report: Sri Lanka ranked 130 among 156 countries; Finland tops list for second time

SLFP-SLPP talks to continue on Apr 10 ; matters pertaining to 20 points discussed

Travel ban on fourth suspect in D.A. Rajapaksa museum case lifted

Former Navy intelligence officer further remanded over 2009 youth abductions

Plan to increase Samurdhi beneficiaries proves more people in poverty - Ranjith de Zoysa

House pays tribute to Speaker over honour conferred by Malwatte Chapter

LBV and SL High Commission host forum on "Significance of Tripitaka as a World Heritage"

Two arrested while attempting to smuggle more than 900 kilograms of beedi leaves

SLFP-SLPP to hold second discussion on alliance today

Chief suspect behind Piliyandala shooting incident arrested

Oman’s oil Ministry denies it agreed to invest in Sri Lanka oil refinery project

President appoints new Salaries Commission to provide recommendations for national salary policy

Lack of common vision among SL's highest leadership contributes to delays in HR reforms : UN HR Chief Bachelet

40th UNHRC sessions : Foreign Minister Marapana defends SL armed forces accused of war crimes; rejects calls for foreign judges

Singapore rejects President Sirisena's statements on lack of support to extradite Mahendran; says SL yet to send requested information

FSP objects alleged moves by govt. to sell Pulmoddai mineral sand deposit

Power and Energy Ministry reiterates call to use electricity sparingly

PM, Rishad swap Vocational Training & Skills Development Ministry

'Kaduwela Babee' nabbed with narcotics ; suspect identified as associate of 'Angoda Lokka'

STF seize Wagon R vehicle used in Piliyandala shooting ; search operation underway to arrest suspects

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith together with religious leaders, PM and President to hold silent protest against drugs

PM Wickremesinghe to sign-off on US$3.9 billion oil refinery and oil tank farm agreement at Mirijjawila EPZ

UNHCR And Sri Lankan Diplomacy: Deny, Deceive And Delay – Analysis

Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha member hospitalised following shooting

G.C.E. O/L, A/L students instructed to send NIC applications before Mar 31

STF nab suspect for preparing fake driving licenses

Suspect arrested with unregistered Toyota V8 vehicle worth Rs 40 million

UPDATE 2-NDB fraud estimated at astounding Rs. 13.2 billion

Sri Lanka at the Crossroads: Rethinking Strategy in a Fractured World

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