Sri Lanka Convicts 15 in 2019 Easter Bombings
#SriLanka #EasterBombingsA Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men for involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed over 260 people and wounded 500. The Islamic State-inspired attacks targeted churches and hotels, marking one of the nation's deadliest incidents. read more
U.S.-Iran War Strike Rocks Peaceful Sri Lankan Town
#USIranWar #SriLankaA deadly strike during the U.S.-Iran war’s first days hit far in the Indian Ocean, jolting a quiet Sri Lankan town and revealing the conflict’s vast, terrifying reach. read more
Sri Lanka farmers and elephants in deadly war
#SriLanka #HumanWildlifeConflictIn Sri Lanka, farmers and elephants clash over crops, worsened by the Mideast war raising fuel and fertilizer costs. Desperate farmers use deadly methods like jaw bombs, while elephants adapt to fences. Both sides suffer in this escalating conflict with no easy solution. read more
Two tourists die in Sri Lanka hostel suspected poison case
#SriLanka #TouristDeathsA 24-year-old British woman died in a Sri Lankan hostel, leading to a second death of a 27-year-old German tourist. The investigation is exploring the possibility of poisoning, possibly from a deadly chemical used in fumigation. read more
British Woman Dies After Falling Ill in Sri Lankan Hostel
#Britishwoman #SriLankaA 24-year-old British woman passed away after falling ill in a Sri Lankan hostel in Colombo. She was taken to a hospital after collapsing, and an investigation has been launched by local authorities. Another recent incident involved a British couple found dead in a Vietnamese hotel. read more
Sri Lanka's President Dissanayake Grapples with Economic Crisis and IMF
#SriLanka #IMFSri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, from the JVP party, is challenged by IMF austerity measures amid a severe economic crisis. Dissanayake's ability to renegotiate with the IMF will be crucial during upcoming parliamentary elections. # read more