Cyclone Ditwah caused devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, severely impacting tea plantation workers living in primitive conditions, many of whom are from the marginalized Tamil community. The disaster has worsened their already distressed situation, destroying homes and causing loss of life, while the country struggles with economic debt and climate resilience challenges. The government has promised aid and housing reconstruction, but urgent support is needed for affected communities.
Cyclone Ditwah caused devastating landslides in Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 410 deaths, 336 missing persons, and widespread destruction, especially in the Kandy region, as authorities work to clear roads, restore communication, and provide shelter for displaced residents.
Over 1,300 people have died across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand due to severe monsoon floods and landslides, with thousands more missing and ongoing rescue efforts hampered by damaged infrastructure and worsening weather.
Over 900 people have died due to severe floods and landslides across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Thailand, driven by intensified monsoon rains and a tropical storm, highlighting the devastating impact of climate change on weather patterns in Southeast Asia.
South Africa secured a 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a rain-shortened Women's Cricket World Cup match in Colombo, moving up to second place in the standings. The game was affected by rain, but South Africa's strong batting performance, led by Wolvaardt and Brits, helped them chase a revised target comfortably. Sri Lanka's hopes of reaching the semi-finals are fading after their third consecutive loss.
A cable car accident in Sri Lanka resulted in the deaths of eight Buddhist monks, including three foreigners, with several others injured. The crash occurred near a monastery in Kurunegala district when the cable snapped, causing the cabin to plunge downhill. The incident has prompted condolences from Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister and widespread mourning within the Buddhist community.
Youth-led protests across Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh reflect a new wave of political instability driven by frustration over corruption, inequality, and disillusionment with traditional political elites, with digital platforms playing a key role in organizing and inspiring these movements, raising questions about the potential for further regional upheavals.
Banning highly toxic pesticides can significantly reduce suicide deaths, as demonstrated by Sri Lanka's decline in pesticide-related suicides following such bans, and this approach could save thousands of lives annually in resource-limited countries without harming agricultural productivity.
Shashi Tharoor condemned the arrest of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling the charges trivial and urging Sri Lanka to avoid vendetta politics, amid allegations of misuse of state funds related to a private trip to London.
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was hospitalized after being charged with misusing public funds for a private UK trip, amid ongoing anti-corruption efforts; he denies the charges and is in stable condition.
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was hospitalized in intensive care after being jailed on charges of misusing government funds for a UK trip, amid political tensions and accusations that his detention aims to prevent his return to power during the country's economic crisis.
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested on charges related to the misuse of funds for foreign trips taken while in office, including a disputed stopover in the UK in 2023; he denies the allegations. This marks the first arrest of a former Sri Lankan president, highlighting ongoing political and legal challenges in the country.
Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on charges of misusing government funds related to a 2023 London visit for a university ceremony, with police alleging he used state resources for personal purposes during his trip, which he denies. The arrest follows his questioning at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka head into the final day of their Test match in Galle with the game still open, as Bangladesh leads by 187 runs but needs to take 10 wickets to win, while both teams remain optimistic about a possible victory or a draw, influenced by the pitch conditions and strategic play.
The article highlights Sri Lanka's new ambidextrous spinner Tharindu Rathnayake, who can bowl with both arms, potentially revolutionizing spin bowling analysis. It also discusses the challenges faced by Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in maintaining regular Test cricket schedules amid a global decline in the format's prominence and commercial viability, raising questions about the future and value of Test cricket.
