#SriLanka arrests dozens as COVID-19 cases climb
COLOMBO: For the first time, Sri Lanka police have arrested dozens of people for not wearing masks and failing to maintainContinue Reading
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Must socialize virtues learnt from Prophet Muhammad – Sri Lanka President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in his message for Milad-Un-Nabi, says the virtues learnt from the character of the Prophet must beContinue Reading
#SriLanka’s bonds hammered as #U.S. dubs #China “predator”
LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s government bonds fell heavily on Wednesday as the United States ratcheted up pressureContinue Reading
US won’t attempt to use debt to extort actions by SL govt – Mike Pompeo
US Secretary Mike Pompeo said that his meetings today with the Sri Lankan government’s leadership gave him ‘real hope’ thatContinue Reading
Pompeo says China has brought bad deals and lawlessness to Sri Lanka
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the Chinese Communist Party was operating as a “predator” in SriContinue Reading
India, U.S. clinch defence pact on satellite data as Pompeo, Esper hold talks
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India will sign a military agreement with the United States for sharing of sensitive satellite data,Continue Reading
SriLanka’s bonds slump after US calls for “difficult” choices over China ties
• Bonds tumble as U.S. warns govt to make tough choices over China •China hits back accusing Washington of bullyingContinue Reading
#Pompeo to ask #China partner #SriLanka to make ‘difficult’ choices
AFP•October 22, 2020 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will ask Sri Lanka to make “difficult” choices on its growingContinue Reading
#SriLanka parliament gives President Gotabaya sweeping powers
AFP•October 22, 2020 Sri Lanka’s parliament on Thursday voted to give President Gotabaya Rajapaksa widespread powers to appoint top officialsContinue Reading
#SriLanka court: Constitutional amendment needs referendum
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s highest court has ruled that four sections of a proposed amendment to theContinue Reading
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