Sri Lanka’s doctors and nurses are protesting in Colombo, demanding urgent delivery of drugs and medical supplies. Many hospitals and pharmacies are running out of stock. Could the forex crisis lead to a health emergency in Sri Lanka? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Sri Lanka stares at a medical emergency

Nepal has banned the import of 10 luxury and non-essential goods to save foreign exchange. Nepal has enough forex to cover exports for 6 months. What led to this looming crisis? Is Nepal going the Sri Lanka way? Mariam Wardak tells you.

South Asia Diary | Is Nepal going the Sri Lanka way?

Water crisis has hit US' California. California has now imposed curbs on water usage. New emergency restrictions will start from June 1st.

Water crisis hits California: California imposes curbs on water usage

Hardships continue for the common people of Sri Lanka amid the ongoing economic crisis. food shortage, power cuts & price hikes make daily lives of people miserable. 9 out of 10 people want PM to resign.

Sri Lanka's economic woes worsens: 9 out of 10 people want PM to resign

Hardships continue for the common people of Sri Lanka amid the ongoing economic crisis. food shortage, power cuts & price hikes make daily lives of people miserable.

Hardships continue for the people of Sri Lanka amid the ongoing Economic crisis

An Ethiopian hospital is flooded with children, these children are suffering from malnutrition. The situation continues to worsen as Ethiopia witnesses the worst drought in four decades.

Horn of Africa: Children are the worst victims of drought in Ethiopia

Nepal is reeling under an economic crisis. Its forex reserves are running dry. In the latest, Nepal banned the import of luxury goods.

The economic crisis brews in Nepal as it bans the import of luxury goods

Amid the ongoing economic crisis in South Asian nation, protesters are taking to the street demanding President's resignation. However, Sri Lankan President refuses to resign.

Mass protests in Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan President refuses to resign amid economic crisis

The United Nations has warned of a looming sand crisis. The impact of its exploitation has been felt worldwide. Watch this report to know more.

UN warns of looming sand crisis: Impact of exploitation felt worldwide

With no respite from the ongoing economic crisis, the Galle Face emerges as the epicentre of Sri Lanka's anti-Rajapaksa protests. @Marowardak explains in this week's South Asia Diary.

South Asia Diary | Sri Lanka Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka is witnessing its worst financial crisis since its Independence way back in 1948. In the latest, the Sri Lanka is offering golden visas to foreigners.

Sri Lanka offers golden visas to foreigners amid the ongoing Economic crisis

German chancellor Olaf Scholz has been facing heavy criticism over his repeated delays in sending heavy weapons such as tanks to Ukraine. This move could cause trouble for the government after the opposition said that it would force a parliamentary vote on the matter.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: German Chancellor faces criticism for Ukraine stance

Cracks within the newly formed Lankan cabinet? Sri Lankan Minister resigns two days after appointment amid the ongoing economic and political crisis.

Sri Lankan Minister resigns two days after appointment amid the ongoing crisis

Sri Lanka resentment against the economic austerity is escalating. The common man is on the streets across the south Asian country voicing anger against the government's mishandling of the economy. One of the protest sites has become the center of agitation after Sri Lankan police fired live ammunition killing one person which is also drawing foreign concerns.

Protester killing in Sri Lanka amid the ongoing economic crisis sparks foreign concern

Anti-government protesters were targeted in Sri Lanka. At least one person was killed when cops opened fire on a group of protesters. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Sri Lankan police opens fire on protesters

Former Sri Lankan Finance Minister spoke to WION on the current political & economic crisis that has gripped Sri Lanka.

Former Sri Lankan Finance Minister speaks to WION on the current political & economic crisis

As protests intensifies in the island nation amid the worsening economic situation and a worsening political crisis, Sri Lanka's embattled Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday proposed that '19th amendment is a necessity.'

Parliament reconvenes in Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka President acknowledges mistakes amid crisis

The parliament of the debt ridden south Asian nation Sri Lanka is all set to reconvene tomorrow but for now President Gotabaya has appointed 17 new cabinet ministers which comes amid widespread anti-govt protests .

Sri Lankan President appoints new cabinet, Parliament to reconvene tomorrow

The Horn of Africa is facing the worst drought in 40 years and the situation has been worsened by inflated food prices. Tigray conflict and the Russia-Ukraine crisis have been impacting the food supply there.

Worst drought in 40 years: Severe drought threatens Horn of Africa

The United Nations has warned of the ongoing humanitarian crisis as Millions of people face food insecurity in Somalia.

UN warns against the humanitarian crisis as Millions of people face food insecurity in Somalia

The migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border continues as teens are being employed to avoid legal actions. There has been a rise in the number of crashes by teens reportedly.

Migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border: Teens employed to avoid legal actions

As the worst economic crisis in Sri Lanka continues, doctors have raised an alarm over the death toll in the country. Doctors in Sri Lanka said that the death toll due to economic crisis could be higher than the toll during the coronavirus pandemic. Notably, as of April 12, 2022, over 16,000 people had died due to coronavirus in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lankan doctors’ alarm over death toll due to economic crisis: ‘Will make difficult choices…’

Amid the ongoing economic crisis in the Island nation, Sri Lankan President is facing the biggest street protest in Colombo.

Calls for Gotabaya's exit grows louder in Sri Lanka, biggest protest in Colombo against the crisis

Sri Lankan President faces biggest street protest in Colombo amid economic crisis

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