Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka with severe flooding and landslides. Over 334 dead, 120,000 displaced, and flights diverted. The UK Foreign Office issues a severe weather warning. Read the latest travel advice.
Floodwaters rise in Sri Lanka's capital, displacing families as cyclone death toll nears 200. Authorities evacuate thousands. Read the latest on this extreme weather crisis.
Nearly 200 people have died and hundreds are missing after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe flooding and mudslides in Sri Lanka, submerging parts of the capital Colombo. Discover how the nation is responding.
Heavy rain from Cyclone Ditwah has caused severe flooding in Sri Lanka, killing 69 people and displacing over 18,000. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities warn of worsening conditions.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will clash in a politically charged T20 World Cup match in Colombo on 15 February 2026. Discover the full tournament schedule and security contingencies.
A blistering century from Alyssa Healy powers Australia to dominant victory over Pakistan in Women's Cricket World Cup clash at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium.
An Air India Airbus A321 carrying 179 passengers was forced to abandon its journey to Chennai after a dramatic bird strike incident shortly after takeoff from Colombo.
In a breathtaking World Cup upset, Sri Lanka's women's cricket team delivered a stunning performance against tournament favourites Australia, creating one of the biggest shocks in recent cricketing history.
A new wave of youth-led movements in Nepal and Sri Lanka is successfully challenging decades of entrenched political corruption and dynastic rule, forging a new path for democratic renewal in South Asia.
Sri Lanka imposes a nationwide state of emergency as social media rumours trigger violent clashes, raising fears of further instability in the crisis-hit nation.
Sri Lanka's government is controversially easing casino regulations and allowing new licences in a bold bid to attract high-spending tourists and boost foreign exchange earnings amidst an economic crisis.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces arrest over violent crackdown on anti-government protesters during the nation's severe economic collapse. Exclusive details.