All our updates as India win their second match of the World Cup to go top of the points table in Colombo.
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The contexts and triggers were different, but analysts say there’s a common thread tying South Asia’s youth revolts.
Sri Lanka play their opening match of the Asia Cup against a Bangladesh side given a scare by Hong Kong in their opener.
Despite strained relations, India-Pakistan matches remain a financial cornerstone for tournament organisers.
A passenger bus veered off the road in a mountainous region in Sri Lanka, killing at least 15 people onboard.
From Africa to Asia to Latin America, billions go hungry while creditors profit.
Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail on a $16,600 bond after tense court hearing amid protests and tight security.
Police say the former leader is accused of misuse of public funds in relation to a trip to London.
The move comes after a commission found Deshabandu Tennakoon guilty of gross abuse of power.
Hamshika, a 24-year-old Tamil, was sent to Rwanda under a controversial deportation deal that has since been scrapped.
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