Bangladesh Faces Deadliest Measles Outbreak in Decades CeylonWire May 24, 2026 Bangladesh is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with more than 500 children reported dead since mid-March. According to
Government Considering More Measures to Stabilize Rupee Amid Economic Pressure CeylonWire May 24, 2026 The Government of Sri Lanka is expected to introduce several additional measures to stabilize the Sri Lankan Rupee and reduce
Sri Lankan Rupee Records Sharp Recovery, Becomes Asia’s Best-Performing Currency CeylonWire May 24, 2026 The Sri Lankan Rupee strengthened significantly against the United States Dollar on Friday (May 22), becoming Asia’s best-performing currency for
NBRO Issues Amber-Level Landslide Warnings for Kegalle and Ratnapura CeylonWire May 24, 2026 The National Building Research Organisation has issued Level 2 (Amber) and Level 1 (Yellow) landslide early warnings for several areas
Over 31,000 People Affected by Adverse Weather Across Eight Districts CeylonWire May 24, 2026 The Disaster Management Centre Sri Lanka says more than 31,000 people have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions
Central Bank Governor Also Responsible for Country’s Financial Crisis, Claims Ravi Karunanayake CeylonWire May 23, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, says the Governor of the Central Bank also bears
Central Bank Has Been Humiliated by Governor’s Statements, Claims Ravi Karunanayake CeylonWire May 23, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, says recent statements made by the Governor of the
Joint public letter on human rights in China ahead of the Members of the European Parliament’s visit CeylonWire May 23, 2026 On 19 May 2026, ahead of a visit by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to China in late May
Pakistan’s Unreliable Mediation Role Puts Question Marks on US-Iran Negotiations CeylonWire May 23, 2026 Washington has convinced itself that Pakistan is the indispensable conduit to Tehran. The more useful question, and the one the
Investments Must Be Attracted to Stabilize the Rupee, Says Ravi Karunanayake CeylonWire May 22, 2026 Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party, MP Ravi Karunanayake, says Sri Lanka should focus on attracting investments into