The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

Beleaguered President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was set to name a new prime minister Thursday to try to steer Sri Lanka out of its dire economic crisis after days of violence, officials said. Respected five-time former premier Ranil Wickremesinghe was the frontrunner to head a "unity government" with cross-party support in the…

Sri Lanka appointed a new prime minister on Thursday, as its embattled president seeks a way out of the country's worst economic crisis since independence that has sparked widespread protests.

For decades, the Rajapaksa family has loomed large on the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka, but their era of dominance could be finally coming to a close.

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Sri Lanka's police said they were given orders on Wednesday to shoot to prevent looting and damage to public property and if lives are threatened.

Pope Francis on Wednesday urged authorities in Sri Lanka, which has been shaken by unrest over the country's worst economic crisis, to "listen to the hopes of the people" and respect human rights and civil liberties.

Eight people have been killed and over 200 injured in violence so far

Fears grow path is being laid for a military takeover, although this was denied by top defence official