Sri Lanka seeks foreign help as cyclone toll hits 123
Sri Lanka appeals for international aid as Cyclone Ditwah kills 123, leaves 130 missing, and destroys nearly 15,000 homes, with relief operations ongoing.
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Sri Lanka jails keeper in first elephant trafficking case
Seven other suspects were cleared during the course of the trial due to lack of evidence.
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Mob loots Indon finance minister's home as protest anger grows
'They looted a television, sound system, living room decorations, clothes, plates, bowls.'
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City of Dreams Sri Lanka unveils casino, Nüwa hotel, and luxury mall this August
City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a USD 1.2 billion integrated resort by John Keells and Melco Resorts, opened on 2 August 2025, setting a new benchmark in South Asian…
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Tariff woes no cause for panic — ASEAN BAC head
ASEAN Business Advisory Council Chair Tan Sri Nazir Razak urges Southeast Asian nations to strengthen regional trade and integration amid looming US tariffs…
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Bus carrying pilgrims crashes in Sri Lanka, 12 dead
An overcrowded bus carrying Buddhist pilgrims plunged into a ravine in Sri Lanka's Kotmale region, killing at least 21 and injuring 24. Authorities are…
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BIDTI, FSI ink bilateral cooperation pact
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Philippines, Sri Lanka ink deal to boost diplomatic training ties
The Philippines and Sri Lanka have formalized a new chapter in their diplomatic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening…
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Sri Lanka’s poverty high — World Bank
‘The labor market continues to struggle, leading to increased emigration as people look for opportunities abroad’
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Train smashes into elephants
Killing or harming elephants is a criminal offense in Sri Lanka
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A nation’s spirit abroad
Sri Lanka’s independence is a living, breathing force, carried in the hearts of its people wherever they go.
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Australia win second Test and series against Sri Lanka
Australia clinches the series in style with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle. Spinners Nathan Lyon and Matthew…
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Manila hosting ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026
The Philippines, with its spirit of hospitality and a deep sense of community, stands ready to open its pristine shores to all of you, where we will write a…
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In Sri Lanka, beauty in surrender
The water was violent and wild, but in that violence, there was clarity.
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A curry love affair
It’s not just the curry. It’s the entire experience of eating Sri Lankan that mirrors the Filipino’s appreciation for big, bold flavors.
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A pilgrim’s encounter
I encountered the idea of truth without needing to break it down into fragments: The whole truth, untouched by skepticism or doubt.
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PNP denies SRI cancellation
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