- November 17th, 2024
The island nation of Sri Lanka, reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades, held its first presidential election since the meltdown of 2022, with the eyes of the world firmly fixed on the outcome. Reports from all 22 electoral...
On Saturday, Sri Lanka will head to the polls to elect its next president in what is widely seen as a referendum on the government's response to the island nation’s unprecedented economic crisis. The vote comes at a time when...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking a strong budget and a narrower deficit from Sri Lanka to bridge the gap between government revenue and expenditure. Sri Lanka experienced its worst financial crisis in seven decades last year due to...
Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the United Nations General Assembly in the US in September 2023, emphasizing the need for climate finance and international solidarity for smaller, climate-vulnerable, and debt-inflicted countries like Sri Lanka. He called on developed countries...
Colombo Sri Lanka plans to ease import restrictions on imported goods, except vehicles, in October. The move is expected to help stabilize prices, as there is not enough supply to meet demand. The Sri Lankan government initially restricted 1,465 items...
Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, situated at the crossroads of vital sea routes, is facing a complex diplomatic dance with India and China due to its strategic location along maritime routes connecting the Middle East, Africa, and East Asia. The...
New Delhi Rahul Gandhi's allegations in Parliament, Prime Minister Modi attempted to corner the Congress party by referring to Kachchativu, a small island between Rameswaram in India and the mainland of Sri Lanka. The opposition party, led by Prime Minister...
Colombo Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed for the 13th Amendment to reconcile the country's minority Tamil community. He has invited all Lankan parties to submit proposals on 13A, which allows for the transfer of power to the minority...
In 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to link other countries to China for transactions, directly providing loans and technical services to build infrastructure like rail, roads, ports, and industrial establishments. The plan aimed...
Colombo Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe briefed the cabinet on Tuesday about intelligence reports that warned of public unrest by some groups. Cabinet spokesperson and minister Bandula Gunawardene said the crisis of water for agriculture due to the current drought...
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