The 1971 Indo-Pak war started after the Pakistani Air Force launched strikes on 11 Indian airbases on 3 December 1971. For India, this was a two-front war as its forces were arrayed on the Western…
Sri Lanka seeks compensation, wants Chinese fertiliser firm…
An audit report by the National Audit Office of the Sri Lankan government has recommended that the Chinese fertiliser company Qingdao Seawin Biotech Company (QSBC) should be blacklisted for trying to force Sri Lanka to…
Is Japan diluting Chinese influence by supporting Sri…
Japan, one of the main creditors of Sri Lanka along with India and China, plans to organise a meeting of all creditors including international institutions to resolve Colombo’s financial crisis. On Tuesday, Japanese Finance Minister…
Why did Ranil Wickremesinghe appoint Nasheed of Maldives…
On Thursday, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed as an advisor to help his country secure foreign aid and bail Sri Lanka out of its unprecedented crisis. Since late last…
India, Maldives and Sri Lanka hold trilateral naval…
The coast guards of India, Maldives and Sri Lanka conducted a two-day maritime drill in the Indian Ocean on Saturday and Sunday. The trilateral drill that sought to enhance mutual operation and bolster security in…
Now tainted Chinese company threatens Sri Lanka over…
The Chinese Organic Fertiliser firm–Qingdao Seawin Biotech Group Co, has sent a threatening letter to Sri Lanka over the rejection of its fertiliser and seeks compensation of US$ 8 million in three days. The letter…
Are the Rajapaksas set to face a no-confidence…
As the Rajapaksa brothers—Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Mahinda Rajapaksa, defiantly hold on to their Presidential and Prime Ministerial positions respectively despite strong public opposition, they finally confront the reality of a no-confidence motion. President Rajapaksa's party—the…
Japan to provide medical equipment to Sri Lanka…
Japan and Sri Lanka have signed an agreement to enable the Indian Ocean nation battle the Covid-19 pandemic better. Under the agreement, Japan will provide essential equipment for Sri Lankan hospitals for the treatment of…