Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s expired “aid” to Sri Lanka once again exposes its performative diplomacy and delusional self-image as a humanitarian nation.

The cyclone caused massive devastation in Sri Lanka is tragic. More than 120 lives were lost and thousands were displaced.

By 26th May, the nitric acid leak had triggered a fire, which burned uncontrollably for 11 days, despite efforts by the Sri Lankan Navy, Air Force, and international salvage teams.

In a stark contrast to its neighbours, who have undergone violent protests that resulted in regime change, violence, democratic collapse and economic pushback, India has braved all storms displaying its resilience as a stable democratic force.

Nepal is in the throes of an unprecedented crisis as violent protests forced PM KP Oli to resign — scenes that point to an eerie symmetry with violence that swept Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in 2022 and 2024 respectively.

India’s state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is acquiring a majority stake in Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard PLC for approximately $53 million. This marks MDL’s first overseas acquisition, strengthening India’s shipbuilding capacity and maritime influence in the Indian Ocean amidst China’s growing presence.