Sri Lanka has been making headlines recently due to a series of significant events. The country faced setbacks in debt restructuring efforts, leading to economic challenges. The government's decision to scrap free visa extensions for Russians and Ukrainians following a controversial incident at a nightclub stirred international attention. Additionally, a rat found on a SriLankan Airlines flight caused a three-day grounding, raising concerns about investor confidence. The arrest of the Environment Minister for alleged involvement in counterfeit drug procurement during an economic crisis led to his resignation. Sri Lanka also declared a moratorium on foreign research ships entering its waters amid regional tensions over Chinese vessels.
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island nation located in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. The country has a rich history dating back thousands of years and has been influenced by various cultures and civilizations. Sri Lanka gained independence from British colonial rule in 1948 and has since faced periods of political unrest and civil conflict. The country is known for its diverse landscapes, including tropical forests, beaches, and ancient ruins. Sri Lanka's economy relies heavily on tourism, agriculture, and exports such as tea and textiles. The population is predominantly Sinhalese, with significant Tamil and Muslim minorities. Sri Lanka has a complex political landscape with a history of ethnic tensions and periodic violence.
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After talks with her Sri Lankan counterpart, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said that Colombo should secure agreements with bilateral lenders.
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A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others
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Both Ghana and Sri Lanka announced major setbacks in their yearslong efforts to restructure their debt.
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After years of turmoil, Sri Lanka is firmly back on the tourist map – as the Foreign Office softens its advice on travel to the Indian Ocean country, Sarah Marshall rounds up the best holidays to book
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Fiery border talk tends to happen around election time but the latest instance is also part of a disturbing pattern of growing assertiveness in India’s neighbourhood policy.
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Pledge comes in joint statement issued as Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena wraps up five-day visit to China, where debt restructuring was top of the agenda.
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In a self-published account of his downfall, former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa said “Chinese funded infrastructure projects brought in an element of geopolitical rivalry” that precipitated his overthrow.
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Sri Lanka scraps free long-term visa extensions for Russians and Ukrainians who arrived in the last two years, following outrage over a 'whites only' event at a Russian-run nightclub.
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A rat was found on a SriLankan Airlines flight from Lahore to Colombo, leading to a three-day grounding and fears of deterring investors.
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About 340 members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police and soldiers have fled into Bangladesh during fighting with an ethnic minority army.
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Sri Lankan Environment Minister resigns after being arrested for alleged involvement in procurement of counterfeit drugs during economic crisis
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Indian naval forces rescue two hijacked fishing vessels and their crew from Somali pirates off the east coast of Somalia.
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Sri Lanka's parliament passed the Online Safety bill, allowing the government to regulate online content and pursue individuals who publish prohibited statements.
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Sri Lanka declares a moratorium on foreign research ships entering its waters for a year amid concerns from India over Chinese research vessels docking in its neighborhood.
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The International Monetary Fund has approved the release of $337 million as the second tranche of a $2.9 billion dollar bailout package for Sri Lanka.
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The International Cricket Council has suspended Sri Lanka's cricket board due to government interference.
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Toxic smog in Lahore sickens tens of thousands, prompting closures of public spaces and warnings from doctors.
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The US International Development Finance Corporation will provide funding for a deepwater shipping-container terminal at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka.
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Angelo Mathews was timed out during a Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh, becoming the first player in 146 years of international cricket to suffer this fate.
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India's bowlers, led by Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj, decimate Sri Lanka's batting line-up, leading to their lowest total in a Cricket World Cup match by a full-member team.