Politics
Sri Lanka's food emergency heightens fears of militarization
Critics accuse President Rajapaksa of endangering country's democracy
Critics accuse President Rajapaksa of endangering country's democracy
Young Tamil author ponders human costs of violence and the nature of love
Immigration chief declares end to mandatory detention following probe
Wishma Sandamali's pleas for medical treatment were never reported to managers, agency finds
Colombo's ad hoc efforts to save forex likely to hamper economy and cost jobs
First foreign company to own highway highlights rising Chinese influence
Plastic pellet and chemical spill fuels fear of seafood and hinders exports
Former recipient of major foreign aid, Dhaka now has money to lend
Government halts fishing off east coast due to plastic pellet contamination
Experts call a UN resolution against Colombo a 'diplomatic fall from grace'
Yearlong talks yield $500m loan thought to carry 'geopolitical conditions'
Burqa was temporarily banned in 2019 after the bombing by Islamic militants
When the state buys into local superstitions and homemade potions, it makes for an unhappy ending
Ahead of UN human rights session, high commissioner demands targeted sanctions
Surprise unilateral decision follows strikes by labor unions
With eyes on growing Chinese influence, New Delhi ensures its interests get priority
Grant cancellation seen pushing Indian Ocean nation closer to Beijing
Some see pivot toward Beijing, even though Chinese loans are more expensive
Rajapaksa's forced cremations of minority victims worsen human rights record
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