Sri Lanka

President orders investigation into allegations that some intelligence officials met people who carried out 2019 attack.

Teachers and schoolchildren trek for miles and climb a rock to access only internet signal available in remote village.

President Rajapaksa appoints younger brother Basil as finance minister, consolidating power among family members.

World Cup-winning skipper attacks the nation’s sports leaders for agreeing to a tour by a ‘second level’ India side.

Former India captain travelling with second-string Indian side for a limited-overs tour starting next month in Colombo.

Top investigator claims innocence as he is released after more than 10 months of prison remand in a murder case.

Inmates go on hunger strike in a prison in Colombo, demanding equal treatment after president’s controversial pardon.

President pardons 16 men as island nation faces UN pressure over detentions without charge under an anti-terrorism law.

Government orders probe into sexual harassment in media after a string of allegations from female newsroom staff.

Social media posts show soldiers forcing Muslims to kneel on the street as punishment for flouting COVID lockdown rules.

The UN says it is coordinating efforts and helping Sri Lanka in assessing the damage and recovery efforts.

Sinking container ship could take months to salvage because of rough monsoon seas, says Sri Lanka, as it seeks UN help.

Colombo still assessing the total damage with the claim representing expenses from May 20 to June 1, authorities say.

The authorities say the data recorder will be handed over to local law enforcement agencies investigating the fire.