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Chinese NPC team meets Sri Lanka Parliament officials to boost ties

Reaffirmed China’s continued commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation for mutual benefit

May 13, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's ex-President questioned over Airbus deal after death of key witness

Former SriLankan CEO was given US$2mn as bribe in 2013, UK court found

May 12, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka cancels cabinet briefing with key spokesmen overseas

Opposition, media have questioned the govt over recent controversial coal tender, scams, electricity tariff hike

May 12, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka, Cuba discuss bilateral cooperation amidst US blockade

Cuba is in a humanitarian and economic crisis, as the United States has intensified its blockade

May 11, 2026 2 min read

Italy, Sri Lanka to create political consultations mechanism on minister's visit

A memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Political Consultations Mechanism is due to be signed

September 2, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka president promises to return land in north

Dissanayake was speaking at the inauguration of the third phase of the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour Development Project

September 1, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka continues high-profile arrests amid pressure on government to deliver

At least 15 high profile politicians including ex-president Wickremesinghe arrested under new NPP government

Shihar Aneez
September 1, 2025 8 min read

Sri Lanka western province officials discuss dog population management

Humane, sustainable, and evidence-based dog population management programme for the Western Province

August 31, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka working with India, Abu Dhabi and Indonesia to apprehend criminals: Official

Underworld operative Kehelbaddara Padme, in particular, proved to be hard to catch, Ravi Seneviratne said.

August 28, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka former President Wickremesinghe granted bail by court

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August 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka former president likely to face bail hearing via Zoom: Prison spokesman

"The doctors' recommendation is that because he has complications he cannot be produced in court physically,"

August 26, 2025 1 min read

US congressional staff team visits Sri Lanka to 'grow ties'

They’ll meet with parliamentarians, civil society, & senior government officials to share ideas

August 26, 2025 1 min read

Doctors to decide Sri Lanka ex-President Wickremesinghe's court appearance

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August 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka lawyers condemn YouTuber interference in legal proceedings

Such acts undermine rule of law, and can have potential to impact the public confidence in the administration of justice

August 25, 2025 3 min read
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EXPLAINER – Sri Lanka’s ex-president Wickremesinghe’s unprecedented arrest

Wickremesinghe is one of the few long serving politician in Sri Lanka

August 25, 2025 6 min read

Sri Lanka ex-President's arrest draws criticism from former rivals

Wickremesinghe is in remand till Aug 26 and has been transferred to hospital

August 24, 2025 5 min read

Sri Lanka ex-President transferred from prison to state hospital

Wickremesighe was remanded till August 26

August 24, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe remanded after arrest

Arrested over expenses in a stopover in London while returning from Cuba

August 22, 2025 2 min read

Wickremesinghe revived Sri Lanka’s economy: former minister

Wickremsinghe became President when Sri Lanka was hit by the worst currency crisis in since independence

August 22, 2025 1 min read

Blackout at Sri Lanka court during ex-President's bail hearing

After proceedings resumed lights went out plunging premises packed with officials, media and supporters into darkness

August 22, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka ex-President arrives in court

The arrest was over misappropriation of funds during a foreign visit while he was president

August 22, 2025 1 min read

Chinese envoy bats for UN citing hegemonism, law of the jungle

Chinese ambassador’s comments come after recent U.S. tariff policy

August 21, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka dedicated to deeper economic and cultural links with Vietnam

To encourage collaboration, including government-to-government investments and private-sector partnerships

August 20, 2025 3 min read

US launches Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop in Sri Lanka

Workshop brings together over 80 youth leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

August 18, 2025 1 min read