Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka To Vote In First Poll Since Economic Collapse

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka will vote for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation's unprecedented financial crisis.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka's presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom

Sri Lankans who usually vote along religious and ethnic lines will be keeping another factor in mind when they vote Saturday on a new president

The Independent UK

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka Eyes China Development

Sri Lanka's economic collapse was partly blamed on struggling high-debt Chinese mega-projects, but candidates in Saturday's presidential election are banking on at least one of them to buck the trend.

International Business Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Sri Lankans' fury forced the powerful Rajapaksa clan out. Now its heir is running for president

The man who is considered the heir apparent to the powerful Rajapaksa family in Sri Lanka will contest the presidential election next week

The Independent UK

Tea Trouble Brews For Sri Lankan Presidential hopefuls

The backbone of the economy, Sri Lanka's tea pickers are determined to use their powerful vote to choose a president this month who will change grim working conditions for good.

International Business Times

The country famed for pristine beaches and ancient temples hoping change can rebuild tourism

Locals are waiting to see a rebound after Covid

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's Presidential Race: Working Class Alliance Emerges Strong

Explore the rise of the National People's Power alliance in Sri Lanka's presidential race and its promise of change amidst economic challenges and public d...

Top News

Sri Lanka To Hold Presidential Election Amid Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election amid economic crisis and debt restructuring efforts.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka Announces First Presidential Vote Since Unrest

Sri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said Friday.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka reaches deal on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors including China and France

Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced a debt restructuring deal with countries including India, France, Japan and China in a televised address to the nation

International Business Times

Sri Lanka Seals Partial Debt Deal After Financial Crash

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka said Wednesday it had clinched a restructuring deal with a majority of bilateral lenders covering up to $5.8 billion in debt, a key step towards recovery after a 2022 financial crash.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Al Jazeera

Economic conditions in debt-stricken Sri Lanka improving, IMF says

IMF says inflation has dropped from 70 percent, economy expanded in the second half of 2023.

The Hindu

U.S.-China tussle, warships in Indian Ocean dominate India-sponsored IOC conference in Perth, as Jaishankar takes aim at China

Growing concerns over the militarization of the Indian Ocean and great power rivalry discussed at Indian Ocean Conference in Perth.

The Hindu

Foreign Secretary visits Bhutan amidst a number of moves by the government in the neighbourhood

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra visits Bhutan to discuss bilateral ties, including cooperation on projects and border talks.

The Hindu

ICC lifts ban on Sri Lanka Cricket two months after suspension

The ICC lifts suspension on Sri Lanka Cricket due to the country's compliance with membership obligations.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka Parliament passes bill to regulate online content

Opposition lawmakers and rights groups say the legislation will stifle debate ahead of elections.

The Hindu

EAM Jaishankar calls on Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe in Uganda, discusses bilateral initiatives

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and discussed the progress of bilateral initiatives

Newslaundry

Truth commission in Kashmir: Peace vs justice, and a memory palace’s ruins

It may seem odd to think that peace can be without justice, or justice without truth. But that may depend entirely on what one thinks justice should be.

1 2 3 4 5

People

Anura Kumara Dissanayake

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

1,994 stories

ANC

624 stories

The Election Commission

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.