The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

COVID-19 triggered a massive increase in government debt, mainly in low-income countries. But it would be economically wrong to put all the blame on COVID.

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, on bail facing charges of sexual intercourse without consent, can again use WhatsApp and not be subject to a curfew.

Vladimir Putin claims the Russian economy has withstood Western sanctions, as he prepares to mark one year since the invasion of Ukraine. While Russia's GDP has contracted less than many analysts expected, Beata Javorcik of the EBRD explains that's largely the result of years of "sanctions-proofing", and doesn't mean that…

Why do people take part in insurrections, like the Jan 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, the storming of the presidential residence in Sri Lanka, or January's sacking of Congress, the Supreme Court, and the presidential palace in Brazil?

The latest electricity price rise in crisis-hit Sri Lanka has left stall owner Mohammed Lafeel in a quandary: the 66% increase means he can't afford to pay for electricity but can't manage without it so goes deeper into debt to keep it on.

Sri Lankan police have fired tear gas and a water cannon at opposition supporters who marched in the capital demanding that the government hold next month’s local council elections as planned

The families of sick children have been pushed into poverty to access the country’s severely limited care services. Now a refuge is about to open its doors

Sri Lankans are questioning the feasibility of Port City Colombo as their country faces its worst economic crisis.

This 29-year-old spearheaded a protest movement that toppled Sri Lanka's government. But after his triumphant moment, Wasantha was taken into a feared detention system where prisoners have been tortured and killed.

Australia have crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the T20 World Cup after an unbroken opening partnership of 113 between Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy.

Australia pummels Sri Lanka in the women's T20 World Cup to all but assure themselves of a place in the semifinals.