A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Indonesia’s remote Talaud Islands on April 4, according to the USGS. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120715
An Iraq–Iran border crossing was hit by an airstrike and closed, with Tasnim (Iran) reporting one Iraqi civilian killed. The attack underscores cross-border violence, per AdaDerana RSS report dated April 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120713
Political analyst Dr. Tudor Weerasinghe warns that even after the Iran war ends, restoring the global economy may take two years or longer. He says ongoing Middle East conflicts could have severe repercussions for Sri Lanka and other Asian nations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120711
Iran’s atomic energy agency says an airstrike hit near the Bushehr nuclear facility, killing a security guard and damaging a support building. The AdaDerana report via RSS is dated April 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120709
Colombo water cuts in Padukka, Homagama, Pelanwatta and Pannipitiya will have shorter durations starting tomorrow, April 5, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced. The update is via AdaDerana RSS. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120708
GMOA will extend its island-wide token strike beyond 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (05), continuing the ongoing action by Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Officers Association. The union announced the continuation of the strike, with more details to follow from AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120707
Police arrested three suspects and seized 20 illegally assembled vehicles linked to organized crime, including recently assembled luxury cars. The operation highlights ongoing illicit vehicle activities, with authorities releasing further details via AdaDerana RSS on April 4, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120704
The UN Security Council has postponed its vote on a Bahraini resolution to secure transit passage through the Strait of Hormuz; diplomats quoted by Reuters say a vote is now expected next week. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120703
