Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors from international waters, facilitates return to Iran
The sailors from 19 ships were brought ashore at Galle Harbor, about 126 km from the commercial capital, Colombo, and were given medical treatment before returning to Iran early on Sunday morning.
South Asia’s UN speeches reveal a changing strategic order- opinion
India, Sri Lanka, and Israel’s overlooked Indian Ocean opportunity - opinion
Buddhist monks, locals protest Chabad House in Sri Lanka amid threats, harassment
Celebrating Israel-Sri Lanka ties with a direct flight - comment
My recent taste of Sri Lanka has not only stirred up some happy childhood memories but also reignited my desire to visit this magnificent country.
Arkia to offer direct flights to Sri Lanka from Tel Aviv in October
Sri Lanka, known for its scenic beaches and rich cultural heritage, has attracted many Israeli visitors over the years.
Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they will be eaten
“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”
Six new ambassadors present credentials to President Herzog
Herzog suggested that a positive step in this direction would be to have the president of Sri Lanka come to Israel with a delegation, and the ambassador said that he would be happy to recommend it
Israel is 75, but how are other countries celebrating independence?
In Sri Lanka, an island nation southeast of India in the Indian Ocean, they also celebrated 75 years this year in February.
2022 deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned
Nearly 1 million Rohingya from Myanmar are living in crowded facilities in Muslim-majority Bangladesh.
Sri Lankans storm prime minister's office, demanding he quit as well
Sri Lanka president tells parliament speaker he will resign on Wednesday * Protesters storm President's and PM's homes * PM also declared a state of emergency
Sri Lanka PM offers resignation after protesters storm, set fire to president's house
Sri Lankan President to step down from the presidency on July 13 * Israel issues travel warning to Sri Lanka
Trump political donor sentenced to 12 years in prison
Imaad Zuberi was sentenced by US District Judge Virginia A. Phillips and ordered to pay over $15 million in restitution and a criminal fine of $1.75 million.
Grapevine February 12, 2021: The walk to freedom
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
