The Latest Breaking News from Sajith Premadasa

Opposition leaders have yet to agree on who should replace its current leaders, while protesters who are angry over acute shortages of fuel, food, medicine and other necessities vow to stay put.

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka's embattled president was flown to an airbase near the main international airport Monday, officials said, raising speculation he will escape into exile abroad.

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka's president was set to name a new premier Thursday to replace his brother, who was banned from leaving the country after his supporters launched violent attacks on a protest against the nation's dire economic crisis. 

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka's top defence official on Wednesday ruled out a military takeover despite the island nation's political deadlock and thousands of troops on the streets to keep order after two days of deadly mob violence.

Could the pluralistic ethos of the uprising bring the country back from Sinhalese majoritarianism?

The IMF may consider this request due to the unique circumstances, an aide to the nation’s finance minister said.

As protesters dig in for a long haul, tents come up outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office in Colombo.

Sri Lanka's central bank doubled its key interest rates on Friday, raising each by an unprecedented 700 basis points to tame inflation that has soared due to crippling shortages of basic goods driven by a devastating economic crisis.

The head of Sri Lanka's main opposition party said on Friday it would move a no-confidence motion in parliament against the government if it does not take measures to address the country's financial crisis and improve governance.