Sri Lanka

In a high-profile speech laying out Australia's Indian Ocean strategy, the foreign minister warned against political interference and economic coercion, urging China to be more transparent about its military build-up.

The Online Safety Act allows authorities to remove prohibited content and to punish those that posted it.

Nethmi Poruthotage's coach had to pawn his gold necklace to help her compete at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Now she's hoping to pay him back in Paris. 

Based in the tiny Indigenous community of Nauiyu, in one of the most remote corners of Australia, Kieren Karritpul is one of a select few artists from Australia who have been invited to exhibit their work at Colomboscope.

With the focus on the conflicts in Ukraine, Israel and Gaza, other countries have dropped off the radar for many people. Some of these nations have been dealing with simmering unrest, however, which could erupt in 2024 and seize the global spotlight, writes Jessica Genauer.

Sri Lankans have been shocked to hear allegations that government officials may have been complicit in Easter 2019 bombings that killed 270 people including Australians.

A retired police commander sheds new light on claims that the former Sri Lankan government may have colluded with a terrorist group for political gain, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people, including Australians, in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.

A low is currently forecast to enter the southeast Bay of Bengal and merge with an additional low near Sri Lanka resulting in a broad rain field.

It's Diwali (Deepavali) season — here are some talented South Asian artists to put on your speaker. From Swiss hip hop artist Priya Ragu to carnatic sensation Sid Sriram, we look at contemporary young artists shaking up the scene. Author: Dilpreet Taggar.

The International Cricket Council determines that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a member, issuing a suspension with immediate effect.

Sri Lankan batter Angelo Mathews hits out at Bangladesh after he was "timed out" in controversial scenes at the World Cup.

After sending India in to bat and watching the hosts amass 357 runs in Mumbai, Sri Lanka is rolled for a humiliating 55 runs to effectively end its hopes of progressing at the World Cup.

A new book recounts how an unprecedented grassroots campaign in the town of Biloela saved a refugee family from deportation.

A new report says international graduates are being given false hope for permanent residency pathways, and calls for an overhaul of post-work rights, saying visas have become "too generous".

India cruise to a record 228-run win over arch rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup, with both Virat Kohli and KL Rahul starring with unbeaten centuries.

AI-generated images of "beautiful" women from around the world have been going viral on TikTok. But some say they're based off stereotypes and can perpetuate colourist ideals.

Set around a culture war in a nursing home, Shankari Chandran’s third novel has won Australia’s biggest literary prize. The author shares her journey of writing the book and what's next on the horizon after winning the Miles Franklin award.

Shankari Chandran was told her debut novel was not "Australian" enough to find an audience; her latest novel, exploring what it means to be Australian, has just won the country's highest literary accolade.

A richly decorated cannon, stolen in 1765, is just one of 478 cultural objects the Dutch government will hand back to Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

Sri Lanka's cabinet a day earlier approved a plan to restructure nearly half of its $63.7 billion domestic debt, a requirement of an IMF bailout package.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says consular assistance is being provided to the family of an Australian woman killed in a car accident in Sri Lanka. 

Sri Lanka has secured a $3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund, as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis since independence.

The International Monetary Fund has approved Sri Lanka’s request for a $2.9bn bailout, raising hopes for an easing of its economic crisis.

A Sri Lankan protester jailed after storming the presidential palace says he was harassed and threatened with death, as report finds torture widespread.

This 29-year-old spearheaded a protest movement that toppled Sri Lanka's government. But after his triumphant moment, Wasantha was taken into a feared detention system where prisoners have been tortured and killed.