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Hundreds of refugees, asylum seekers face uncertain future as UN agency announces closure of country office this year.
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Hotel attacks, COVID-19 and an unmatched economic crisis devastated Sri Lanka’s tourism. Now, visitors are returning.
A fundraiser in Colombo aimed for 10 percent of the proceeds to go for Gaza. Most vendors donated their whole income.
Sri Lanka’s central bank is considering criminal charges against those accused of running a fake crypto scheme.
How a domestic worker and guardian of two children tries to make ends meet for her family.
An exorbitant rise in costs means desperate money decisions for a taxi driver and his wife as they support their family.
Many Sri Lankans allege they have been duped by a fake crypto investment scheme which has swindled millions of rupees.
