Sri Lanka

US and China monitor India as Putin arrives in New Delhi seeking arms deals

India is the world's biggest arms importer with Russia and the US as its largest and second largest supplier. Modi and Putin are also set to discuss space cooperation and a possible second Russian-built nuclear power plant in India.

Sri Lanka opposition supporters block roads over sluggish economy and polls

Protesters say they want the government to stop delaying provincial elections. However, the country's home minister argues the protests led by former president Rajapaksa are meant to draw attention away from a corruption probe into his family.

Sri Lanka court begins probing Rajapakse-era graft

Sri Lanka's government announced the creation of a special court to accelerate high-profile cases, following criticism of the slow pace of justice since President Maithripala Sirisena came to power in 2015.

Sri Lanka ex-president claims 'witch hunt' over kidnap probe

Sri Lankan police have questioned former president Mahinda Rajapakse as part of an investigation into the abduction of a journalist during the country's civil war 10 years ago.

Sri Lanka clinch rain-marred thriller to end losing streak

Having lost the five-match series following three defeats, Sri Lanka batted with conspicuous freedom to post 306-7 after rain had reduced the match to 39 overs-a-side.

Reporter's diary: the charge of the saffron brigade in Sri Lanka

Bodu Bala Sena leader Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara is a man whose words lead to action. When he threatens Muslims in a speech, mobs ransack Muslim neighbourhoods. And people die. Off the podium, the Buddhist monk remains the ultimate showman.

Canadian man charged with eight counts of first-degree murder

Canadian alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur is now facing an eighth murder charge, the death of a Sri Lankan man who had not been reported missing.

Victims of violent attacks in Sri Lanka share their stories

Violent attacks against Muslims have been on the rise since 2012. Hardline Sinhalese Buddhist groups are widely believed to be responsible and social media has also played a role.

Sri Lanka's president suspends parliament until May 8

The decision comes days after a failed no-confidence motion attempt against the prime minister and the defection of several ministers forced a cabinet reshuffle.

Tracing the origins of Anti-Muslim riots in Sri Lanka

Muslims have been in Sri Lanka for centuries, and for centuries they lived alongside the Sinhalese people in peace and harmony. But an ultra-nationalist ideology led by hardline Buddhists is now putting this relationship in peril.

Sri Lankan PM survives no confidence vote

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who leads Sri Lanka's United National Party (UNP), won the support of 122 members of the 225-member parliament, with 76 voting against him.

Sri Lanka's parliament to vote on confidence in the government

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe faces a no-confidence motion that could go down to the wire and lead to political instability in the island nation, even if the government manages to scrape a win.