USAID chief calls on China to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt
NEW DELHI (AP)- The head of the U.S. government aid agency called on China on Wednesday to help Sri Lanka and other nationsContinue Reading
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Sri Lanka arrests protest leaders, extends emergency laws
COLOMBO (AFP)- Two activists who helped lead mass demonstrations that toppled Sri Lanka’s president were arrested Wednesday (Jul 27), police said,Continue Reading
Singapore extends stay of Sri Lanka’s Former President Gotabaya until August 11 -Reuters
COLOMBO/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore has permitted former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to stay in the island republic for anContinue Reading
Shortages leave bankrupt Sri Lanka’s hospitals empty
Colombo (AFP) – Entire wards are dark and nearly empty in Sri Lanka’s largest hospital, its few remaining patients leaving untreatedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka asks China for help with trade, investment and tourism
BEIJING (Reuters) – Sri Lanka has asked China to help with trade, investment and tourism to help it grow sustainably,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to restrict fuel imports for next 12 months
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka will restrict fuel imports for the next 12 months because of a severe shortage ofContinue Reading
Rajapakse family behind backstage moves in Ranil’s election as President- Media reports
Sri Lankan media on Sunday reported that former minister Basil Rajapakse , Mahinda Rajapakse and Namal Rajapakse spearheaded a campaignContinue Reading
Sri Lankan President urged by Human Rights Watch to cease all unlawful use of force against protesters
COLOMBO(AP) — An international human rights group is urging Sri Lanka’s new president to immediately order security forces to ceaseContinue Reading
Rajapaksa ally named PM in Sri Lanka as protest site cleared
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — An ally of the Rajapaksa political family was appointed Friday as Sri Lanka’s prime minister,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan forces raid protest camp as new President takes office, diplomats deeply concerned
COLOMBO, (Reuters)— Security forces in Sri Lanka raided a protest camp occupying government grounds in the main city of Colombo early onContinue Reading
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