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The World Bank headquarters building in Washington DC where the annual income classification reclassification is determined

World Bank Upgrades Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Philippines and Jordan to Upper-Middle Income

Four years after its 2022 sovereign default emptied the island's foreign reserves, Sri Lanka has been upgraded to upper-middle income by the World Bank. The July 1 reclassification also advanced Vietnam, the

July 3, 2026

by Economy Desk

World Health Organization clashes with alcohol industry over global health impact policies

WHO SAFER Alcohol Report: 2.6 Million Dead Annually as Global Drink Prices Drop

The World Health Organization launched its SAFER progress report on June 26, confirming alcohol kills 2.6 million annually. Most governments have abandoned proven interventions as drinks become more affordable, even though each dollar invested in SAFER policies returns nine.

June 26, 2026

by Health Desk

Aedes aegypti mosquito the vector that spreads dengue fever in Sri Lanka 2026 outbreak

Sri Lanka’s Dengue Wards Are Overflowing. The Military Has Been Called In.

Sri Lanka has recorded 47,530 dengue fever cases in 2026 and is logging more than 1,000

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reacts during the heated post-match altercation after India A's Super Over defeat to Sri Lanka A in Dambulla

Sri Lankan Players Reach Out to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After Explosive Dambulla Clash as Apology Calls Grow

The fallout from the dramatic India A versus Sri Lanka A clash in Dambulla continues to dominate cricket headlines, with reports now suggesting that a number of Sri Lankan cricketers have privately

June 18, 2026

Sports

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot during IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals

Sooryavanshi Falls for 21 Again as Shedge and Vipraj Rescue India A to 265 Against Sri Lanka

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dismissed for 21 off 14 balls against Sri Lanka A at Dambulla on Monday, his third successive early exit in the tri-nation series — raising questions that his IPL

June 15, 2026

News·Sports

Ruturaj Gaikwad celebrates his century for India A against Sri Lanka A at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, June 2026

Gaikwad’s Unfinished Argument: A Century at Dambulla When It Mattered Most

Ruturaj Gaikwad's 101 off 114 balls rescued India A from 17/2 and powered them to 277/6 against Sri Lanka A in the Tri-Nation opener at Dambulla — a knock that arrives as

June 9, 2026

News·Sports

Sri Lanka anti-corruption CIABOC arrests officials Colombo 2026

Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Blitz Claims Officials from Motor Traffic to Parliament

Sri Lanka's anti-graft commission has arrested a string of public officials and businesspeople over financial misconduct, from a state motor traffic officer to a former parliamentarian who failed to disclose acquired assets

June 7, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Oil crisis and Middle East conflict threaten global jobs and labor income in 2026

Global Labor Income Faces $3 Trillion Collapse, Middle East Crisis Sends Shockwaves Through World Economy

The escalating crisis in the Middle East is rapidly transforming from a regional conflict into a full-scale global economic threat, with the United Nations warning that workers worldwide could lose as much

May 19, 2026

Business·Economy·News

Matheesha Pathirana bowling for KKR after receiving NOC in IPL 2026

KKR Finally Get Pathirana Green Light, Sri Lanka Ends NOC Delay After Injury Scare

Kolkata Knight Riders have been granted long-awaited relief, but not without complication. The Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has received clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket to participate in the Indian Premier

April 17, 2026

News·Sports

India cricket team preparing for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2027

India’s Shocking 2026 Cricket Calendar: No Home Tests, Australia Showdown Locked for 2027

India’s international cricket calendar for 2026 has triggered widespread debate across the sport’s ecosystem, not because of what it includes, but because of what it leaves out. For the first time in

March 27, 2026

News·Sports

Bangladesh cricket team reacts during ICC T20 World Cup 2026 controversy over India venue

Bangladesh Defies ICC and India, Triggers T20 World Cup Crisis Over Security Fears

In early 2026, what should have been a celebration of global cricket turned into one of the most politically charged crises the sport has witnessed in decades. The International Cricket Council (ICC),

March 18, 2026

News·Sports

IRIS Dena Iranian warship before being sunk by US submarine near Sri Lanka during Israel-Iran conflict

US Pressures Sri Lanka to Detain Iranian Sailors After American Submarine Sinks IRIS Dena

The widening confrontation between Iran and a US-Israeli coalition has taken a dramatic turn in the Indian Ocean, after Washington reportedly pressured Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian sailors rescued following the

March 7, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Australia Under-19 team celebrates after bowling Sri Lanka out for 58 at the ICC Under-19 World Cup

Australia Crush Sri Lanka for Record-Low 58 to Top Group A at ICC Under-19 World Cup

By any reasonable measure, it was a mismatch. By the standards of a World Cup, it was a statement. Australia’s Under-19 side delivered one of the most lopsided performances of the tournament,

January 24, 2026

News·Sports

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World Bank Upgrades Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Philippines and Jordan to Upper-Middle Income

WHO SAFER Alcohol Report: 2.6 Million Dead Annually as Global Drink Prices Drop

Sri Lanka’s Dengue Wards Are Overflowing. The Military Has Been Called In.

Sri Lankan Players Reach Out to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After Explosive Dambulla Clash as Apology Calls Grow

Sooryavanshi Falls for 21 Again as Shedge and Vipraj Rescue India A to 265 Against Sri Lanka

Gaikwad’s Unfinished Argument: A Century at Dambulla When It Mattered Most

Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Blitz Claims Officials from Motor Traffic to Parliament

Global Labor Income Faces $3 Trillion Collapse, Middle East Crisis Sends Shockwaves Through World Economy

KKR Finally Get Pathirana Green Light, Sri Lanka Ends NOC Delay After Injury Scare

India’s Shocking 2026 Cricket Calendar: No Home Tests, Australia Showdown Locked for 2027

Bangladesh Defies ICC and India, Triggers T20 World Cup Crisis Over Security Fears

US Pressures Sri Lanka to Detain Iranian Sailors After American Submarine Sinks IRIS Dena

Australia Crush Sri Lanka for Record-Low 58 to Top Group A at ICC Under-19 World Cup

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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