Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka prison riot kills 19, wounds more than 100

Hospital director says 19 bodies were brought to her state-run health facility, and more than 100 wounded inmates and guards were also admitted.

July 6, 2026

Sri Lanka arrests ex-justice minister's son for alleged bribe

Sri Lankan authorities arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former justice minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, over allegations that he accepted part of a $1.5 million bribe to secure the release of alleged drug kingpin Nadun Chinthaka, who remains in custody.

June 25, 2026

IMF approves $695M for crisis-hit Sri Lanka

It is the latest tranche in the country's four-year $3 billion bailout, with the Fund warning of further risks due to the economic impact of the Iran war.

May 27, 2026

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