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US naval blockade of Iranian ports violates ceasefire: Iran's army

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The continued US naval blockade of all Iranian ports constitutes a violation of the ceasefire, said the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's top joint military command.... Read More


Kazakhstan jails protesters for five years after demonstration 'displeases' China

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Kazakhstan has sent 19 people to jail for participating in a peaceful protest against human rights abuses in China's northwestern Xinjiang region. A court in Taldykorgan, a tow... Read More


Pakistan Super League bans Zimbabwe pacer for two years for skipping league to IPL

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board has banned the Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani for two years after he skipped the 2026 Pakistan Premier League and joined the Indian Premier League... Read More


SriLankan Airlines official, pilot clash at Bangkok airport

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- A confrontation has reportedly taken place between a SriLankan Airlines official and the captain of flight UL403 at an airport in Bangkok, Thailand. According to sources, the i... Read More


U.S. Embassy issues warning to visitors against abusing public benefits

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a notice to foreign nationals planning to travel to the United States, warning that misuse of taxpayer-funded public benefits could resu... Read More


Patient remanded over alleged sexual assault of doctor at Nagoda Hospital

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The Acting Magistrate of Kalutara, Bandula Weerasinghe, yesterday (15) ordered that a patient accused of sexually assaulting a female doctor at the Nagoda Teaching Hospital be r... Read More


Trump hails first Israel-Lebanon talks in '34 years', Hezbollah hints at ceasefire

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Israel has indicated it will continue its military campaign in Lebanon even as diplomatic efforts gain traction, with Hezbollah signalling openness to discussions tied to a poss... Read More


Chinese nationals caught with concealed tech equipment at BIA

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have arrested nine Chinese nationals on suspicion of entering the country to engage in compu... Read More


FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms Iran will play in the 2026 World Cup

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed on April 15, 2026, that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup, with group matches scheduled in the United States despite tighter en... Read More


CNH reagent scandal probe delay "suspicious" - Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa

Sri Lanka, April 16 -- The delay in the investigation initiated by the Bribery Commission and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the audit inquiry issued regarding the tests carried... Read More