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Sri Lanka’s president vetoes for a military deal with USA (UPDATE)

on: July 06, 2019In: Asia

Sri Lanka’s President on Saturday announced he will not allow his government to conclude a proposed military deal that would allow US troops free access to the island’s ports. Ma... Read more

The Maldives seek foreign help to deal with Daesh fighters

on: June 15, 2019In: Asia

The Maldives Saturday called for international help to rehabilitate up to 160 of its nationals languishing in Syrian detention camps after the defeat of the Daesh group. Speaker Mohamed Nash... Read more

India, Sri Lanka agree to step up anti-terrorism efforts

on: June 09, 2019In: Asia

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage Sunday to the more than 250 Sri Lankans killed in the Easter suicide bombings, and agreed with Sri Lanka’s leaders to step up cooperatio... Read more

Sri Lanka imposes nationwide curfew after mosques attacked (UPDATE)

on: May 14, 2019In: Asia

Sri Lankan police fired tear gas at mobs attacking mosques and shops owned by Muslims on Monday and imposed a nationwide curfew after the worst outbreak of sectarian violence since the Easte... Read more