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Footage has emerged showing one of the suspected bombers behind Sunday's blasts in Sri Lanka, in which more than 300 people died. Sri Lanka has held its first mass funeral amid a day of mourning for the victims of Sunday's bomb blasts. The death toll from the attacks on churches and hotels has risen to 321 with about 5
The choice for Kenyans at the ballot in August is clear – Does Kenya want to go the Sri Lanka way by giving power to another dynast Raila Odinga or do they want to vote for DP Ruto who would increase their per-capita income, reduce borrowings, implement policies that focus on attaining self-sufficiency and bring Kenya
Three churches and three hotels were hit by devastating bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. Over 160 people were reportedly killed in the blast. The blasts occurred at around 8:45am local time at St. Anthony’s Church in Colombo and St. Sebastian’s Church in Negombo, a Catholic-majority town outside of the capital.
...s at the ballot in August is clear – Does Kenya want to go the Sri Lanka way by giving power to another dynast Raila Odinga or do they want to vote for DP Ruto who would increase their per-c...
...the day, was detained at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka. The airport's official stated that the aircraft was not allowed to return following an order from the Colombo Commer...
Sri Lanka's economy continues to face significant challenges as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis since independence. The country's headline inflation surged to a record hi...
Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis has drawn comparisons to challenges dating back to its 1948 independence, as global debt defaults reach critical levels. The nation's collapse followed decad...
India has been a long-standing supporter of Sri Lanka, providing critical assistance during times of crisis. On Sunday, a large consignment of humanitarian aid worth over Rs 2 billion was ha...
Sri Lanka's economy has been in a state of turmoil for months, with a severe shortage of foreign currency and soaring inflation leading to a chronic shortage of medicines, fuel, and other es...
May 17, 2022, Colombo - Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has narrowly escaped a censure motion after his fractured coalition voted against taking up the unprecedented 'displeasure of...
...65.9 billion spent in 2020. Critics warn Kenya risks repeating Sri Lanka's economic collapse, which saw the island nation's debt-driven infrastructure projects contribute to its worst crisis...
Sri Lanka’s central bank governor issued a stark warning on May 11, 2022, that the nation’s economy would collapse without an urgent transition to a new administration, as security forces ma...
Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has stepped down following widespread protests against the country's economic collapse, which has triggered food and fuel shortages and power out...
Sri Lankan security forces issued shoot-on-sight orders on May 10, 2022, to suppress escalating protests after violent clashes left eight people dead and over 225 injured on May 9, 2022. The...
Protesters in Sri Lanka set fire to multiple residences belonging to members of the ruling Rajapaksa family and lawmakers, marking a violent escalation in demonstrations against the governme...
Sri Lanka's tea exports reached 63.7 million kilograms in the first quarter of 2022, the lowest level since 1999, according to official data. This decline reflects the worst performance of t...
As Sri Lanka grapples with its worst economic crisis, Finance Minister Ali Sabry has revealed that the government has no choice but to hike the country's sales tax. In an exclusive interview...
Sri Lanka's economic crisis has triggered a severe medicine shortage, with hospitals and pharmacies nationwide reporting critical gaps in essential drugs. The country, which imports 85% of i...
On April 22, 2022, Sri Lanka's economic crisis deepened as the country's inflation hit a record high for the sixth consecutive month, according to official data. The National Consumer Price...
On April 20, 2022, Sri Lanka witnessed a surge in anti-government protests, with demonstrators blocking key highways and state-run hospitals halting non-emergency services due to a severe sh...
April 19, 2022, marked a turning point in Sri Lanka's economic crisis as police shot dead a protester and wounded 24 others in the first fatal clash with residents demonstrating against the...
Sri Lanka has sought emergency financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it faces its worst economic crisis in over seven decades, with officials confirming a potent...
...reopen on Monday, will remain closed through Friday following Sri Lanka's declaration of a default on external debt and a sharp interest rate increase. The decision coincides with preparati...
India has sent 11,000 metric tons of rice to Colombo for Sri Lanka's New Year celebrations, with the shipment arriving aboard the vessel Chen Glory. The delivery coincides with the island na...
...Embassy has provided emergency food supplies to communities in Sri Lanka's Anuradhapura region, addressing severe food insecurity exacerbated by the nation's economic crisis. The aid was del...
April 14, 2022, marked a critical day for Sri Lanka's economy as two of the world's largest credit rating agencies issued warnings of a looming debt default. Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Rat...
Sri Lanka’s government has asked citizens abroad to transfer foreign currency to mitigate a $51 billion debt default, as the nation grapples with its worst economic crisis since independence...
...rtages of food, fuel, and other essentials have been affecting Sri Lanka for months, causing widespread misery. On April 5, 2022, Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa lost his parliament...
