Sri Lanka to Resume Some Vehicle Imports After Economic Crisis
Sri Lanka is resuming imports of buses, trucks, and utility vehicles on February 1st, gradually lifting restrictions imposed during a severe economic crisis that toppled the president in 2022; however, high taxes and a weak currency mean that many Sri Lankans will struggle to afford new vehicles.
Sri Lanka to Resume Some Vehicle Imports After Economic Crisis
Sri Lanka is resuming imports of buses, trucks, and utility vehicles on February 1st, gradually lifting restrictions imposed during a severe economic crisis that toppled the president in 2022; however, high taxes and a weak currency mean that many Sri Lankans will struggle to afford new vehicles.
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36% Bias Score
China's Agricultural Expertise Boosts Sri Lanka's Banana Production
Chinese agricultural experts, under a South-South cooperation program, have implemented advanced banana farming techniques in Sri Lanka, training over 1,900 participants and establishing high-standard demonstration farms, showcasing successful collaboration and mutual benefit.
China's Agricultural Expertise Boosts Sri Lanka's Banana Production
Chinese agricultural experts, under a South-South cooperation program, have implemented advanced banana farming techniques in Sri Lanka, training over 1,900 participants and establishing high-standard demonstration farms, showcasing successful collaboration and mutual benefit.
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60% Bias Score
China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Economic Ties
China and Sri Lanka signed multiple agreements on Wednesday, including one to increase Sri Lankan agricultural exports to China, during Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's visit to Beijing, furthering their Belt and Road cooperation and bilateral ties.
China and Sri Lanka Strengthen Economic Ties
China and Sri Lanka signed multiple agreements on Wednesday, including one to increase Sri Lankan agricultural exports to China, during Sri Lankan President Dissanayake's visit to Beijing, furthering their Belt and Road cooperation and bilateral ties.
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44% Bias Score
Sri Lankan Official Lauds China's Development Model
Indrananda Abeysekera, a Sri Lankan advocating for closer ties with China, highlights China's poverty eradication and socioeconomic development as a model for Sri Lanka, emphasizing people-to-people exchanges as key to strengthening bilateral relations.
Sri Lankan Official Lauds China's Development Model
Indrananda Abeysekera, a Sri Lankan advocating for closer ties with China, highlights China's poverty eradication and socioeconomic development as a model for Sri Lanka, emphasizing people-to-people exchanges as key to strengthening bilateral relations.
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56% Bias Score
Record Number of Indian Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lanka in 2024
In 2024, Sri Lanka arrested a record 535 Indian fishermen, nearly double the previous year, amid allegations of mistreatment, prompting protests in India and highlighting the complex interplay of environmental degradation, socio-economic pressures, and international disputes.
Record Number of Indian Fishermen Arrested by Sri Lanka in 2024
In 2024, Sri Lanka arrested a record 535 Indian fishermen, nearly double the previous year, amid allegations of mistreatment, prompting protests in India and highlighting the complex interplay of environmental degradation, socio-economic pressures, and international disputes.
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48% Bias Score
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Devastation and Long-Term Impacts
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's west coast on December 26, 2004, caused a devastating tsunami with waves up to 30 meters high, killing over 226,000 people in 14 countries and prompting global efforts to improve tsunami warning systems and disaster preparedness.
2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Devastation and Long-Term Impacts
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's west coast on December 26, 2004, caused a devastating tsunami with waves up to 30 meters high, killing over 226,000 people in 14 countries and prompting global efforts to improve tsunami warning systems and disaster preparedness.
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24% Bias Score
Khawaja's Century in Galle: Resilience and a Coach's Faith
Usman Khawaja scored a century in Galle, Sri Lanka, overcoming a difficult home summer and demonstrating remarkable resilience; this achievement marks the first time an Australian has scored centuries in Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka since Allan Border.
Khawaja's Century in Galle: Resilience and a Coach's Faith
Usman Khawaja scored a century in Galle, Sri Lanka, overcoming a difficult home summer and demonstrating remarkable resilience; this achievement marks the first time an Australian has scored centuries in Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka since Allan Border.
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36% Bias Score
China-Sri Lanka BRI Cooperation Drives Economic Growth
Sri Lanka and China's strengthened Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation, highlighted by President Xi Jinping and President Dissanayake's meeting, is boosting economic development through infrastructure projects like the Colombo International Container Terminal (throughput increased from under ...
China-Sri Lanka BRI Cooperation Drives Economic Growth
Sri Lanka and China's strengthened Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation, highlighted by President Xi Jinping and President Dissanayake's meeting, is boosting economic development through infrastructure projects like the Colombo International Container Terminal (throughput increased from under ...
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72% Bias Score
Sri Lanka President Visits China to Strengthen Economic Ties
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is visiting China from July 25-28 to bolster economic ties, focusing on infrastructure development and trade, amidst geopolitical considerations in South Asia.
Sri Lanka President Visits China to Strengthen Economic Ties
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is visiting China from July 25-28 to bolster economic ties, focusing on infrastructure development and trade, amidst geopolitical considerations in South Asia.
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52% Bias Score
Sri Lankan Monk Jailed for Anti-Muslim Hate Speech
A Sri Lankan court sentenced hardline monk Galagodaatte Gnanasara to nine months in prison for 2016 remarks insulting Islam and inciting religious hatred; this is his second conviction for such crimes, highlighting a pattern of anti-Muslim rhetoric and violence.
Sri Lankan Monk Jailed for Anti-Muslim Hate Speech
A Sri Lankan court sentenced hardline monk Galagodaatte Gnanasara to nine months in prison for 2016 remarks insulting Islam and inciting religious hatred; this is his second conviction for such crimes, highlighting a pattern of anti-Muslim rhetoric and violence.
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40% Bias Score
Elephant Tramples Handler at Sri Lankan Festival
In Galle, Sri Lanka, during the Perera festival, an elephant unexpectedly trampled its handler, who survived but was hospitalized; the incident caused a panicked public escape as the elephant rampaged through the streets.
Elephant Tramples Handler at Sri Lankan Festival
In Galle, Sri Lanka, during the Perera festival, an elephant unexpectedly trampled its handler, who survived but was hospitalized; the incident caused a panicked public escape as the elephant rampaged through the streets.
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48% Bias Score
Tsunami Survivor Establishes Sri Lanka Education Charity
Following the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Sri Lanka, British survivor Clare Allen founded the charity Rebuilding Sri Lanka, initially providing post-disaster aid and later shifting its focus to improving children's education.
Tsunami Survivor Establishes Sri Lanka Education Charity
Following the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Sri Lanka, British survivor Clare Allen founded the charity Rebuilding Sri Lanka, initially providing post-disaster aid and later shifting its focus to improving children's education.
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44% Bias Score