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Support Public Calls to Expand Social Protection, Address Corruption Sri Lanka’s economic turmoil has become a full-blown political crisis and  humanitarian emergency The government  defaulted on its debt in May, for the first time in its history, after years of  economic management...

The heir and de facto leader of Samsung group received a presidential pardon Friday, the latest example of South Korea’s long tradition of freeing business leaders convicted of corruption on economic grounds. Billionaire Lee Jae-yong, who was convicted of bribery...

The Holy Pope has taken steps to give Sri Lanka a sum of 100,000 Euros for the victims of the Easter attack. It is reported that this is about 400 lakhs in Sri Lankan currency. The Colombo Archdiocese says to...

Father Jivantha Peiris, who was an active member of the "Gotagama" protest, surrendered to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court a few moments ago. He surrendered to the court through his lawyer in relation to two cases filed against him by...

According to Trade and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando, Sri Lanka plans to import maize to make animal feed using a billion-dollar credit line from India. "One of the most pressing issues we've faced in recent months has been the...

A man was arrested after luring several school students in the Galle area with sexual advances via social media.The suspect was apprehended by the Criminal Investigations Department in response to a complaint filed by a group of victims' parents. According...

Sri Lankan food prices have begun to fall since open account imports were allowed, and more funds have been allocated from an Indian credit line, according to Trade and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando. "We decided in cabinet to allow...

The warship Timur, which is on its maiden voyage from China to join the Pakistan Navy's fleet, is scheduled to dock in Colombo today. During an investigation, the harbour master confirmed this. India has been paying close attention to the...

Pakistan, Sri Lanka debt crises threaten Beijing's regional influence The drive to Pakistan’s port of Gwadar takes seven and a half hours from Karachi via the Makran coastal highway. Much of the 600-km route is deserted, with no restaurants, restrooms or...

⦁ Reason for sudden Chinese ship to sail to H'tota unknown?⦁ Is this a step closer of China's dominance in 'SEA' region.?⦁ What would be India's and USA reaction ? About four decades (40 years) ago, during our school days...