Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka faces renewed pressure over war crime accountability

Ahead of UN human rights session, high commissioner demands targeted sanctions

February 10, 2021 15:45 JST

Surprise unilateral decision follows strikes by labor unions

February 4, 2021 03:00 JST

With eyes on growing Chinese influence, New Delhi ensures its interests get priority

January 25, 2021 13:46 JST

Grant cancellation seen pushing Indian Ocean nation closer to Beijing

January 5, 2021 02:23 JST

Some see pivot toward Beijing, even though Chinese loans are more expensive

December 29, 2020 13:08 JST

Rajapaksa's forced cremations of minority victims worsen human rights record

December 25, 2020 16:54 JST

Sri Lanka and Maldives seek bailouts as Asian giants dangle dollars to gain edge

December 1, 2020 06:09 JST

Biden presidency likely to ease US-China acrimony over infrastructure

November 25, 2020 05:00 JST

Island paradise mixes beguiling charm with an astonishing record of violence

November 19, 2020 08:00 JST

Pompeo announces opening of Male embassy and calls Communist Party a 'predator'

October 30, 2020 14:02 JST