A cry for Gaza, and for our loss of humanity
We need to educate ourselves on the histories of the conflict and the experiences of those who have fought for justice and peace on all sides.
Drought dents Sri Lanka's economic hopes, farmers' livelihood
The island's economy was crushed by its worst financial crisis in over seven decades, caused by a severe shortage of foreign exchange reserves that triggered widespread unrest and ousted its former president.
A year later, Sri Lanka's tentative economic recovery eludes the poor
The central bank expects the economy to resume growth this quarter after six quarters of contraction - faster than expected by many economists - while overseas remittances are surging and tourist numbers are rising.
Sri Lanka could exit bankruptcy by September, says president
Sri Lanka launched a much-anticipated domestic debt restructuring framework that seeks to rework part of its the island nation's US$42 billion domestic debt.
India extends US$1 billion credit line for Sri Lanka by a year
The credit line, part of about US$4 billion in emergency assistance extended by India during the peak of Sri Lanka's financial crisis early last year, was scheduled to end in March.
Debt-stricken Sri Lanka to receive first tranche of IMF bailout funds
Economic mismanagement coupled with the impact of the pandemic left Sri Lanka severely short of dollars for essential imports, tipping the country into its worst financial crisis in seven decades.
China promises Sri Lanka deal on debt treatment in coming months
Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis in more than seven decades and a shortage of dollars has disrupted imports of essentials.
Sri Lanka workers defy strike ban to protest rescue plan
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is facing a public backlash over steep tax hikes and spending cuts imposed to secure a sorely needed International Monetary Fund bailout.
Sri Lanka outlaws strikes as anti-tax protests spread
Anger towards President Ranil Wickremesinghe is growing as his government slashes spending and hikes taxes to secure an IMF bailout after more than a year of economic and political upheaval.
Electricity bill increase pushes crisis weary Sri Lankans to the brink
The power price increase is the latest measure to clinch a loan to tackle a crisis that evolved from the confluence of the pandemic battering its tourism-reliant economy, rising oil prices and populist tax cuts.
Ousted Sri Lankan president quizzed over cash stash
Rajapaksa presided over an unprecedented economic crisis that saw the island nation's 22 million people suffer through months of food, fuel and pharmaceutical shortages.
Bankrupt Sri Lanka says treasury running dry, cuts spending
The government warns it has barely enough revenue to pay public salaries and pensions despite huge tax hikes.
