Simmering ethno-religious tensions must not be ignored
Simmering ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka require urgent action by the authorities to strengthen respect for freedom of religion or belief in Sri Lanka, says...
Central Bank surprises markets
Sri Lanka's central bank cut its key interest rates on Friday, in a surprise move to boost sluggish growth after the country's tourism sector and...
Emergency ends?
Sri Lanka has ended a four-month state of emergency declared after Easter suicide bombings by Islamist extremists that killed 258 people, officials said Friday. President...
New territories?
India, Turkey, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are among the new countries where the Islamic State (IS) terror group has found a footing as its influence...
I will name the one who will strengthen national security
Commenting on the prospects for power devolution to Sri Lanka’s minority Tamils, Leader of Opposition and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has made a reference to...
Negotiations hit a roadblock
The U.S. government's new military blueprint in the Indian Ocean is facing headwinds in Sri Lanka, a strategically located South Asian island also being courted...