Politics

Sri Lanka remains in 'state of denial' over alleged war crimes

Experts call a UN resolution against Colombo a 'diplomatic fall from grace'

April 22, 2021 18:28 JST

Yearlong talks yield $500m loan thought to carry 'geopolitical conditions'

April 20, 2021 16:42 JST

Burqa was temporarily banned in 2019 after the bombing by Islamic militants

March 15, 2021 05:18 JST

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