With eyes on growing Chinese influence, New Delhi ensures its interests get priority
Grant cancellation seen pushing Indian Ocean nation closer to Beijing
Some see pivot toward Beijing, even though Chinese loans are more expensive
Rajapaksa's forced cremations of minority victims worsen human rights record
Sri Lanka and Maldives seek bailouts as Asian giants dangle dollars to gain edge
Biden presidency likely to ease US-China acrimony over infrastructure
Island paradise mixes beguiling charm with an astonishing record of violence
Pompeo announces opening of Male embassy and calls Communist Party a 'predator'
With UNHRC seat, Beijing expected to shield Rajapaksa from human rights scrutiny
Relations with US-led multilateral lender strained by past misadventures
Popular Darjeeling, Assam varieties spike after India flooding and lockdown
Constitutional amendment includes free hand to appoint justices and police chiefs
China-leaning Mahinda Rajapaksa seeks political gains with Modi-style policy
Fewer jobs, cheaper oil and COVID-19 may reduce Filipinos and Pakistanis as well
Government may have to rely on new Chinese loans to avert a macroeconomic crisis
Washington tweets its concern of the strategic island's indebtedness to Beijing
Win may boost ties with Beijing, extending links formed under Mahinda presidency
Officials vow 'infection-free' poll as question of China's influence looms
Coronavirus may push down turnout and give Rajapaksa majority to change constitution
Beijing backs politicians and influential Buddhist leaders, expert says
New president keeps 'Quad' at arms length and cozies up to China
India and Pakistan's poor disease management will cost them dearly
Some 900,000 stranded workers to test health care systems and economies
Aid initiative to fill pandemic leadership failings of China and the US
Despite $4.8bn due this year, Rajapaksa reportedly agrees $1bn in new loans