Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka cattle-slaughter ban mimics India's slight of Muslims

China-leaning Mahinda Rajapaksa seeks political gains with Modi-style policy

September 19, 2020 19:15 JST

Fewer jobs, cheaper oil and COVID-19 may reduce Filipinos and Pakistanis as well

August 13, 2020 16:37 JST

Government may have to rely on new Chinese loans to avert a macroeconomic crisis

August 11, 2020 03:00 JST

Washington tweets its concern of the strategic island's indebtedness to Beijing

August 8, 2020 20:50 JST

Win may boost ties with Beijing, extending links formed under Mahinda presidency

August 7, 2020 13:40 JST

Officials vow 'infection-free' poll as question of China's influence looms

August 4, 2020 21:20 JST

Coronavirus may push down turnout and give Rajapaksa majority to change constitution

July 27, 2020 14:00 JST

Beijing backs politicians and influential Buddhist leaders, expert says

July 20, 2020 17:39 JST

New president keeps 'Quad' at arms length and cozies up to China

July 10, 2020 17:29 JST

India and Pakistan's poor disease management will cost them dearly

June 17, 2020 03:00 JST