Sri Lanka
-
financeSri Lanka's Sudden Rate Hike Risks Derailing IMF-Backed Recovery
Central Bank raises rates by 100 basis points to 8.75%, aiming to curb inflation and protect reserves, potentially stalling fragile growth.
-
worldCrackdown in Southeast Asia Pushes Scam Networks to Shift Base to Sri Lanka
Following crackdowns in Cambodia and Myanmar, cyber scam networks are relocating to Sri Lanka attracted by relaxed visas and high-speed internet.
-
worldSenior Buddhist Monk Arrested in Sri Lanka for Alleged Child Sexual Abuse
A 71-year-old high-ranking Buddhist monk was arrested in Sri Lanka on charges of sexual abuse of an 11-year-old girl.
-
worldSri Lanka Cracks Down on Cyber Scams, Arrests 261 Foreign Nationals
Authorities detain Chinese and Vietnamese nationals in a sweeping crackdown on cyberscam operations, with arrests surging over the past weekend.
-
worldIranian Sailors Return Home After US Torpedo Attack Strands Them in Sri Lanka
Over 200 Iranian sailors stranded in Sri Lanka following a US torpedo attack on the Iris Dena warship have returned home after a month-long ordeal.
-
worldSri Lanka Faces 'Triple Blow' from Cyclone and Global Conflicts
Cyclone Ditwah devastated Sri Lanka, followed by a global economic downturn exacerbated by the Iran conflict, straining the nation's recovery efforts.
-
financeWorld Bank Cuts South Asia Growth Forecast to 6.3% Amid Middle East Crisis
South Asia's economic growth expected to decelerate from 7.0% in 2025 to 6.3% in 2026 as Middle East conflict disrupts energy markets.
-
financeSri Lanka Launches $320M Energy Relief Package
President Dissanayake announces record subsidy for farmers and fishermen amid rising energy costs from Middle East conflict.