Sri Lanka has ignited a geopolitical firestorm by imposing a one-year ban on Chinese research vessels entering its ports and conducting research in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This move, announced on January 1st, comes after months of mounting pressure from India and the United States, both wary of China’s expanding research fleet in the…
Fear gripped roughly 100 Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka as they protested outside the UN refugee agency’s office on Tuesday. With the agency’s closure looming at year’s end, their basic living allowance and prospects for permanent resettlement hang precariously in the balance. These refugees, mostly rescued at sea while fleeing Myanmar’s brutal crackdown, haven’t found…
Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe Sri Lanka’s recent anti-drug operation, “Yukthiya (Justice),” launched by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and Acting Inspector General of Police Deshbandu Tennakoon, has ignited a heated debate, raising concerns about human rights and the effectiveness of its methods. While the operation boasts significant drug seizures and arrests, questions simmer regarding adherence to…
India Drives Tourism Boom, While Russia Takes Second Place Sri Lanka’s tourism industry celebrated a strong 2023, welcoming 1,487,303 tourists despite falling just short of the ambitious 1.5 million target. This impressive figure marks a 106.6% increase compared to 2022, showcasing a significant rebound for the island nation. India emerged as the undisputed leader, sending…
A glimmer of hope shines on Sri Lanka’s horizon as the island nation gears up to finalize a historic free trade agreement (FTA) with Thailand. After the successful conclusion of the 9th round of negotiations in December 2023, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to visit Sri Lanka in February 2024 to officially sign…
In a recent conversation with Aruna, Sudath Chandrasekara, a figure intricately linked behind the scenes of Sri Lanka’s United National Party (UNP) and closely associated with Ranil Wickramasinghe for decades, delved into various facets of his political journey, shedding light on controversial incidents and his role in the political landscape in an interview with Aruna…
In an Olympics.com exclusive, the Sri Lankan reveals how freestyle wrestling made her healthy, why she had to train in a temple, and how she won a Commonwealth Games bronze medal after four years of training on sawdust and sand. Read the full story in Olympics.com >>
Colombo, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s national emergency ambulance service, 1990 Suwa Seriya, has taken a groundbreaking step towards revolutionizing emergency healthcare with the integration of AI and mixed reality technology. Partnering with Singapore’s Mediwave, Suwa Seriya has adopted Mediwave’s Emergency Response Suite, equipping ambulances with a suite of digital tools designed to optimize response times…
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki announced on Tuesday that he will embark on visits to Cambodia and Sri Lanka in January. During these visits, Suzuki aims to address economic challenges and strengthen financial cooperation between Tokyo and the two nations. The finance minister is set to emphasize the critical need to advance debt restructuring efforts…
Ethiopia failed to make an interest payment on Bond making it the latest defaulter in Africa. 11th of December was the deadline for the Horn of Africa country to pay a $33 million coupon with a grace period ending on Monday. Ethiopia now joins a growing list of countries including Zambia, Ghana and Sri Lanka…
