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Khaleda Zia (1945–2025) — Obituary
By Faraz Shauketaly
Khaleda Zia, who has died at the age of 80, was one of the most consequential and contentious figures in the political...
A Defining Spark: Can Sri Lanka’s Gem Industry Shape Its Future by 2026?
Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. Revered for centuries as the Island of Gems, the country is globally known...
Sri Lanka’s Risky Surge in Chinese EV Imports Outpaces Infrastructure Readiness
Sri Lanka’s push toward electric mobility is gaining momentum, but the pace of ambition may be outstripping the country’s preparedness. A recent proposal to...
Cyclone Ditwah tests Sri Lanka’s IMF-bound Economic Recovery
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery strategy following Cyclone Ditwah has exposed the fragile balance between urgent humanitarian reconstruction and the strict fiscal discipline required under...
Tourism Boom Fuels Sri Lanka’s 2026 Economic Prospects, Challenges Remain
Sri Lanka’s tourism recovery, highlighted by crossing the 2.3 million arrivals milestone in 2025, is poised to have significant implications for the country’s 2026...