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Maldives Mosquito Infestation Causes Chikungunya Outbreak Among Russian Tourists

Russian tourists in the Maldives are suffering from a severe Aedes mosquito infestation, leading to widespread chikungunya infections characterized by high fever and intense joint pain, due to hotels' failure to control mosquito populations; a similar situation is unfolding in Sri Lanka with the mos...

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British Woman Faces 25 Years in Sri Lanka Over 46kg Cannabis Smuggling Allegation

A 21-year-old British woman, Charlotte May Lee, was arrested in Sri Lanka on July 6th for allegedly smuggling 46kg of cannabis in her luggage upon arrival from Thailand; she denies knowing about the drugs and faces up to 25 years imprisonment if convicted.

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British Women Arrested for Cannabis Smuggling After Thailand Legalization

Two British women, Bella May Culley and Charlotte May Lee, were arrested for allegedly smuggling cannabis; Culley in Georgia with 14kg, and Lee in Sri Lanka with \$1.2m worth of kush, both having flown from Bangkok, Thailand, where cannabis was legalised in 2022.

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China-South Asia Forum Promotes Poverty Reduction Cooperation in Sri Lanka

The 2025 China-South Asia Forum on Poverty Reduction and Development Cooperation, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Thursday, aims to address persistent poverty by fostering collaboration between China and South Asian nations, utilizing China's successful model of economic growth through cultural herita...

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Sri Lankan Custodial Death Sparks Outrage, Exposing Systemic Police Brutality

Sathsara Nimesh, 25, died in Sri Lankan police custody on April 2nd after an alleged beating following his arrest on April 1st for burglary; his death has sparked protests and demands for an end to police brutality, reigniting a long-standing debate.

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India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties with New Defense and Energy Deals

During his visit to Sri Lanka on Saturday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the signing of defense and energy deals with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, aiming to consolidate India's influence and counter China's growing presence in the island nation.

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British Woman Faces 25 Years in Sri Lankan Prison Over Alleged Drug Smuggling

A British woman, Charlotte May Lee, 21, was arrested in Sri Lanka on May 2025, accused of smuggling 46kg of cannabis into the country; she is being held in Negombo prison and awaits trial, potentially facing 25 years imprisonment.

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British Woman Arrested in Sri Lanka for Record Kush Smuggling

Charlotte May Lee, 21, a British woman, was arrested in Sri Lanka on May 12th for allegedly smuggling 46kg of kush, the largest seizure at Colombo's Bandaranaike Airport; she denies the charges, claiming the drugs were planted in Bangkok.

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British Woman Arrested in Sri Lanka for Smuggling 46kg of Kush

A 21-year-old British woman, Charlotte May Lee, was arrested at Colombo's airport on Monday for allegedly smuggling 46kg of kush, a dangerous synthetic cannabis mixture, into Sri Lanka from Bangkok; UK officials are supporting her.

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Menstrual Poverty in Sri Lanka: High Costs and Inadequate Government Support

A survey of over 500 Sri Lankan female students reveals that 46% struggle to afford sanitary pads monthly due to increased prices (92% post-2022 crisis) and import taxes (51%), causing many to miss school and resort to unsanitary alternatives, leading to health issues and impacting education.

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Modi's Sri Lanka Visit: Countering China's Influence

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sri Lanka, signing defense and energy agreements to counter China's influence; Sri Lanka's President assured India that its territory won't be used against India's security interests.

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US Aid Suspension Jeopardizes Sri Lanka's Demining Efforts

The Trump administration's suspension of aid to Sri Lanka threatens to halt the country's demining efforts, jeopardizing the livelihoods of thousands and potentially delaying the achievement of mine-free status by the 2028 deadline under the Ottawa Treaty.

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