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Geopolitics

EXPLAINER - How Democrats’ midterm sweep in U.S. reshapes Sri Lanka policies

Under Trump administration, Sri Lanka has been under pressure after unilateral tariff measures

November 5, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka seeks clemency after Saudi court sentences migrant worker to death

Request that the death sentence not be carried out

September 22, 2026 3 min read

India extends gap finance to continue ferry service to Sri Lanka

Indian HC: Future plans include rehabilitation of Kankesanthurai Harbour under Indian grant assistance of US$65mn

September 18, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka President urges Indian Defence Minister to back anti-drug trafficking campaign

Promises to maintain a peaceful Indian Ocean

September 9, 2026 3 min read

Chinese CHEC chief meets Sri Lanka leader, expresses confidence: PMD

Port City project was suspended in 2015 for corruption allegations, but later allowed to continue following probe

June 13, 2026 3 min read

U.S. facilitates 8 Sri Lankans to participate in Indian Ocean Ports and Supply Chains Forum

Sri Lankan delegates toured the Port of Baltimore during the U.S. visit

June 8, 2026 2 min read

Russian Health Minister in Sri Lanka on 3-day official tour

Russian delegation expects to meet Sri Lanka's Health, Foreign Ministers

April 29, 2026 2 min read

UAE leaves OPEC in major blow to global oil producers' group

Shift presents an immediate, severe challenge to Sri Lanka's fragile economic recovery

April 28, 2026 3 min read

Indian Navy Ship Nireekshak calls at Sri Lanka's Colombo Port

India's vice president C P Radhakrishnan has just concluded a visit to the island nation

April 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka, China discuss RMB settlements to ease trade

Governors discuss potential benefits of promoting renminbi‑denominated settlements for trade

April 20, 2026 2 min read

Maldives President to visit Sri Lanka from May 3-6

Muizzu expected to sign some MOUs related to trade and tourism

April 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka expresses gratitude for Iran’s oil offer; says no ship to buy

It is also exploring a Russian oil deal amid fuel shortage, price hike

March 24, 2026 2 min read

Top Russian official in Sri Lanka for G2G oil deal; talks are at diplomatic level: Minister

Sri Lanka likely to hit further if it cannot secure fuel in near future

March 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka approves appointments of 10 envoys

Including Iran, Palestine and Israel

March 12, 2026 1 min read
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Sri Lanka was assessing Iran’s request for 3 ships since Feb 26 before US strike: President

IRIS Dena was sunk by U.S. while Sri Lanka was assessing "goodwill visit" request

March 6, 2026 5 min read

Over 100 feared dead in Iran ship disaster in Sri Lanka: US claims submarine attack

Indian Ocean sees the first U.S. attack on Iranian ship after Middle East war

March 4, 2026 1 min read

US Pacific Fleet Commander to visit Sri Lanka

Will engage with Sri Lankan government officials and military counterparts

February 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka President to visit Indian AI summit next week

Only Sri Lanka and Nepal to be invited for the event; Leaders from 18 others also invited

February 14, 2026 1 min read

EXPLAINER - Does Sri Lanka JVP chief's Indian visit signal geopolitical reset?

JVP has led two insurrection in Sri Lanka including one against an Indian Accord

Shihar Aneez
February 14, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka approves appointments of 4 heads of mission

Heads of mission for Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Kenya approved

February 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka wants to strengthen Chinese ties in “mutually beneficial, transparent”: FM

JVP protested against an Indian deal in 1987 and has advocated against Indian expansionism in Sri Lanka

February 11, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s foreign policy “anchored” in economic diplomacy: FM

Sri Lanka's past mishandling of foreign policy also has been a reason for 2022 economic crisis

February 7, 2026 3 min read

Indian envoy hails bond with Sri Lanka as Delhi pushes hard to win hearts

High Commissioner reminds Indian goodwill projects for Sri Lanka

January 27, 2026 3 min read

Iranian envoy to Sri Lanka: If U.S. attacks, Iran has capability to face it

Envoy warns to attack US bases in neighbouring nations if US strikes

January 16, 2026 3 min read
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