Severe Weather Crisis: Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Hit Sri Lanka.
Heavy monsoonal rains have impacted over 28,000 people across eight districts in Sri Lanka, causing flooding, landslides, and one confirmed fatality, with authorities issuing urgent safety warnings.
IMF Commends Sri Lanka's Economic Resilience Amid Global and Environmental Challenges.
The International Monetary Fund has praised Sri Lanka's economic resilience, noting that the country is successfully navigating significant challenges including natural disasters and global geopolitical instability through a steadfast commitment to reforms.
Colombo Stock Exchange Resilience Faces Headwinds Amid Regional Geopolitical Shifts.
While the Colombo Stock Exchange concluded a record-breaking 2025 as a top regional performer, current investor sentiment is being tested by volatility stemming from Middle Eastern tensions and fluctuating global energy prices.
Severe Drought Forces Mass Displacement and Triggers Humanitarian Emergency in Somalia.
Somalia is facing a catastrophic humanitarian crisis as persistent drought has displaced over 500,000 people this year, while critical aid funding remains severely insufficient.














