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January 5, 2026 3:00 PM

Sri Lanka targets 3 million tourists to aid cyclone recovery

Sri Lanka is targeting 3 million tourist arrivals in 2026, a top official said on Monday, after a record 2.36 million last year, as the country seeks to boost revenue and support recovery from Cyclone Ditwah. Famous for its pristine beaches, ancient...

December 1, 2025 8:55 PM

UAE launches urgent humanitarian response to Sri Lanka floods

The United Arab Emirates has initiated an urgent humanitarian response to assist communities affected by devastating floods and landslides across Sri Lanka. The relief effort, coordinated through the Joint Operations Command, the UAE Aid Agency and t...

December 1, 2025 3:00 PM

Sri Lanka’s cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing

Rescuers in Sri Lanka were scrambling on Monday to clear roads and deliver aid to more than half a million people hit by a cyclone last week, as the death toll climbed to 355, with 366 missing, official figures showed. Cyclone Ditwah, packing strong...

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