Pakistan hosting Sri Lanka and England in October-November
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will host Sri Lanka and England in bilateral and triangular series from Oct. 9-Nov. 21.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Sonal Dinusha's resilience guides Sri Lanka to 175-6 on Day 5 against India
India’s Ravindra Jadeja celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjaya de Silva during the day five of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
India extends lead to 294 on Day 4 of 1st cricket test against Sri Lanka
India’s KL Rahul plays a shot as Sri Lanka’s Niroshan Dickwella watches during the day four of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man's bladder and claim record
Doctors in Sri Lanka have removed a giant bladder stone that weighs as much as a newborn child
· Bbcnews
Buddhist monks, locals protest Chabad House in Sri Lanka amid threats, harassment
A newly established Chabad House in the coastal resort town of Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka, faced a protest violent protests calling for its closure last Friday night.
· ALEX CARSON
Manav Suthar takes 2 wickets as Sri Lanka crumbles to 99-5 against India in 1st test
Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjaya de Silva walks off the filed after losing his wicket during the day three of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India In Galle, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
Sri Lanka and India 1st test: Rain delays start of play on day 2
The outfield at the Galle international cricket stadium remains covered as rain falls during the two of the first test cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
India wins toss and opts to bat in 1st test against Sri Lanka
India’s coach Gautam Gambhir, left, chats with captain Shubman Gill during a practice session a day ahead of the first cricket test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, Sri Lanka, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
South Asia’s Gen Z protests offer one lesson in common
From Sri Lanka and Nepal to Bangladesh and India, youth protests have shaken or even toppled governments, but creating lasting change has been more challenging
· Jawad Khalid
South Asia’s Gen Z protests offer one lesson in common
From Sri Lanka and Nepal to Bangladesh and India, youth protests have shaken or even toppled governments, but creating lasting change has been more challenging
· Jawad Khalid
Sri Lanka prisoners riot leaving 3 dead, 23 injured in chaos
Police and riot squads have been deployed after three inmates were killed and nearly two dozen others were injured in separate prison riots across Sri Lanka.
· Al Jazeera
3 inmates killed in separate prison clashes in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Three inmates were killed and more than 20 were injured in two separate prison clashes in Sri Lanka on Thursday and Friday, a government minister said.
· Krishan Francis
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister opens first honorary consulate
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· The Manila Times
Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7
Sri Lanka has shut down schools across its central highlands after torrential rains triggered deadly mudslides and flash floods, killing at least seven people and injuring several others.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Heavy rains trigger deadly floods, mudslides in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO — Sri Lanka closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions on Tuesday as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left at least five people dead and three wounded, officials said.
· Associated Press
Sri Lanka cierra algunas escuelas tras aguaceros que causaron 5 muertos en deslaves
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka cerró el martes las escuelas en sus regiones montañosas productoras de té, después de que las fuertes lluvias provocaran inundaciones y deslizamientos de lodo que dejaron cinco muertos y tres heridos, informaron funcionarios.
· Bharatha Mallawarachi
Heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka, killing 5
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka closed schools in its tea-growing mountainous regions Tuesday as heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides that left five people dead and three wounded, officials said.
· Bharatha Mallawarachi
Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain deadly riot at overcrowded Mahara Prison
The latest unrest comes almost a month after another prison riot in the same region, in which 10 guards and 21 inmates were killed
· Agence France-Presse
Sri Lanka deploys troops to contain deadly riot at overcrowded Mahara Prison
The latest unrest comes almost a month after another prison riot in the same region, in which 10 guards and 21 inmates were killed
· Agence France-Presse
Two ex-Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings
A Sri Lankan court has sentenced a former police chief and a former Defence Ministry official to death after finding them guilty of criminal negligence for the Easter Sunday bombings that killed 260 people in 2019.
· Al Jazeera
Sri Lanka’s ex-police chief sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings
A three-judge court ruled that Pujith Jayasundara failed to stop the attacks which targeted churches and hotels, killing 279 people
· Agence France-Presse
Sri Lanka’s ex-police chief sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings
A three-judge court ruled that Pujith Jayasundara failed to stop the attacks which targeted churches and hotels, killing 279 people
· Agence France-Presse
Exjefe de policía de Sri Lanka condenado a muerte por negligencia en atentados de 2019
El ex jefe de policía de Sri Lanka Pujith Jayasundara sale de una iglesia donde estallaron bombas en Colombo, Sri Lanka, el 21 de abril del 2019. (AP foto/Eranga Jayawardena)
· The Associated Press
Court sentences Sri Lanka's ex-police chief to death for negligence in 2019 Easter Sunday bombings
Sri Lankan police chief Pujith Jayasundara, right, leaves after an inspection at St. Anthony’s church, one of the sites of Easter Sunday explosions in Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena, File)
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 31-August 2
Make the most of Hotal Colombo’s farewell servings, Swim Club’s new weekend brunch, and Urban Coffee Roaster’s citywide wellness menu
· Grace Brewer
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 31-August 2
Make the most of Hotal Colombo’s farewell servings, Swim Club’s new weekend brunch, and Urban Coffee Roaster’s citywide wellness menu
· Grace Brewer
India names Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja in Sri Lanka test squad
Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders’ Manish Pandey during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, in Kolkata , India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das, file)
Greaves takes 5-0 in incredible Test bowling spell
Justin Greaves' figures of 5-27 eclipsed his previous best of 3-39 against Sri Lanka earlier this year
· Bbcsport
Sumanasekera chases Olympic dream after swapping Team USA for Sri Lanka
Gymnast trained with Simone Biles in Houston
· Yara El Shaboury
What is the mosquito-borne disease Sri Lanka is using drones to fight?
The virus, which is spread to humans through mosquitoes, is common in tropical climates
· Bbcnews
Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade
Air force drones are tracking stagnant water on rooftops, while its troops are helping overstretched hospital staff keep track of patients
· Reuters
Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade
Air force drones are tracking stagnant water on rooftops, while its troops are helping overstretched hospital staff keep track of patients
· Reuters
ICC hands Pakistan all-rounder Nawaz 3-month ban for breaching anti-doping code, backdated to May
FILE -Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz celebrates the wicket of United States’ Andries Gous during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and the United States in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena, File)
World Cup final tears, and trials with Son Heung-min: meet the Sri Lanka star in Hong Kong
Set to leave city after 3½ years, Waseem Razeek was ball boy for 2006 final between France and Italy; injury ruined own World Cup chance
· Paul McNamara
World Cup final tears, and trials with Son Heung-min: meet the Sri Lanka star in Hong Kong
Set to leave city after 3½ years, Waseem Razeek was ball boy for 2006 final between France and Italy; injury ruined own World Cup chance
· Paul McNamara
Sri Lanka leads by 281 runs on Day 5 as West Indies eyes a draw to win the series
NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) — Sri Lanka grew its lead to 281 runs in a bid to force an unlikely series-levelling victory against the West Indies on the fifth and final day of the second test on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka opens prison riot probe as toll climbs to 27
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· Agence France-Presse
Massive brawl at Sri Lanka prison leaves at least 26 dead, 77 hospitalized
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· Associated Press
At least 26 inmates killed in Sri Lanka in country’s worst prison riot in more than 5 years | South China Morning Post
The clash between inmates from two drug gangs is Sri Lanka’s worst prison riot in more than five years.
Sri Lanka probes prison riot as death toll rises to 27
Rival gangs clashed inside the prison before overpowering guards, seizing their weapons and opening fire
· Agence France-Presse
Sri Lanka probes prison riot as death toll rises to 27
Rival gangs clashed inside the prison before overpowering guards, seizing their weapons and opening fire
· Agence France-Presse
Suben a 26 los muertos en la violencia en una cárcel de Sri Lanka, con 77 hospitalizados
Personal de seguridad monta guardia en el recinto de una prisión donde el domingo se produjeron enfrentamientos mortales, en Negombo, a 35 kilómetros (22 millas) al norte de la capital, Colombo (Sri Lanka), el lunes 6 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP)
· Bharatha Mallawarachi
Sri Lanka prison clash death toll rises to 26 as investigations begin
Security personnel stand guard in the compound of a prison where deadly clashes broke out on Sunday, in Negombo, 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the capital Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo)
· Bharatha Mallawarachi
Sri Lanka prison riot kills 26, with more than 100 others wounded
Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries rushed to hospital after fighting between prisoners from two drug gangs
· Agence France-Presse
Greaves and Hope centuries have West Indies trailing by 143 against Sri Lanka on Day 4
NORTH SOUND, Antingua (AP) — Justin Greaves and Shai Hope compiled centuries and guided West Indies to 406-5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 549-9 declared on the fourth morning of the second test on Monday.
At least 23 people killed in Sri Lankan prison riot
At least 23 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in Sri Lanka's deadliest prison riot in over five years.
· AfricaNews
25 dead, nearly 100 injured in violent clashes between rival inmates at Sri Lanka prison
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· Reuters
Choques en prisión de Sri Lanka dejan al menos 25 muertos y más de 100 heridos
Personal de seguridad monta guardia en el recinto de una prisión donde el domingo se produjeron enfrentamientos mortales, en Negombo, a 35 kilómetros (22 millas) al norte de la capital, Colombo (Sri Lanka), el lunes 6 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP)
· Bharatha Mallawarachi
Dozens killed and more than 100 injured in Sri Lanka prison riot
Mon 6 Jul 2026 at 11:20pm