Visits to mass graves and tears mark 20 years since Indian Ocean tsunami
Earthquake measuring 9.1-magnitude triggered one of modern history’s worst natural disasters that left some 230,000 dead
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s new president promises change in island nation
Anura Kumara Dissanayake a member of party that espouses Marxist policies centred on protectionism and state intervention
Sri Lanka’s ruling elite face judgment in first election since plunge into financial crisis
Leftist frontrunner promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholders
From Lisbon’s custard tarts to spicy Sri Lankan dal: Irish chefs’ favourite holiday food and recipes
Chefs Mark Moriarty, Gráinne O’Keefe, Paul Flynn, Danni Barry and Adam Nevin recall their favourite holiday food experiences and share some of the dishes that they inspired
20 great holiday destinations to visit in 2024
The top places to holiday around the world, from the majesty of Petra in Jordan to new sail and rail routes to France for the Olympics in Paris
Netherlands to hand back treasures removed from Indonesia and Sri Lanka in colonial era
Restituted objects do not include the famous human remains of the ‘Java man’ even though the Indonesian government requested their return in 2022
Sri Lanka temple elephant in to return to Thailand after neglect allegations
Thai royal family gave animal as a gift in 2001 to government in Colombo
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis leaves elderly homeless and penniless
Economic crisis strains family elderly care systems as large numbers of older workers lack pensions
Sri Lanka marks 75th independence anniversary with moves to unlock IMF bailout
Effectively bankrupt country has suspended repayment of nearly $7 billion in foreign debt due this year pending outcome of International Monetary Fund negotiations
McDonald confirmed as Australia head coach across all formats
Australia face a busy year which includes Test tours of Sri Lanka and India, and the T20 side’s World Cup defence on home soil
Naseem Shah shines as Test match cricket returns to Pakistan
16-year-old takes two Sri Lankan wickets on a competitive opening day in Rawalpindi
Kagiso Rabada helps South Africa clinch win over Sri Lanka
Bowler claims four wickets in seven overs as Proteas complete series victory in style
England have work to do as Sri Lanka rally
Sri Lankan batsmen showed sufficient resolve to push the game into a fourth day
New Zealand defeat Sri Lanka in first Test in Christchurch
Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor steer the Black Caps to victory
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