Politics
Rajapaksa family secures clear mandate in Sri Lanka election
Win may boost ties with Beijing, extending links formed under Mahinda presidency
Sri Lanka
Politics
Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections: Five things to know
Officials vow 'infection-free' poll as question of China's influence looms
Opinion
Sri Lankan president looks to consolidate power in delayed election
Coronavirus may push down turnout and give Rajapaksa majority to change constitution
International relations
China poised for diplomatic windfall in Sri Lanka elections
Beijing backs politicians and influential Buddhist leaders, expert says
International relations
Sri Lanka's India ties strained as Rajapaksa rethinks port deal
New president keeps 'Quad' at arms length and cozies up to China
Opinion
South Asia risks coronavirus lost decade
India and Pakistan's poor disease management will cost them dearly
Coronavirus
Coronavirus wrecks South Asian migrant livelihoods in Middle East
Some 900,000 stranded workers to test health care systems and economies
International relations
India sends hydroxychloroquine to Africa in war on coronavirus
Aid initiative to fill pandemic leadership failings of China and the US
International relations
Sri Lanka piles on more Chinese loans amid virus and debt crisis
Despite $4.8bn due this year, Rajapaksa reportedly agrees $1bn in new loans
Arts
Top 10 South Asian books to read during lockdown
From Indian mysteries to Nepalese histories, we have the perfect selection
