As the US‑Israel military campaign against Iran expands, a second Iranian naval vessel the IRINS Bushehr has been allowed to dock at Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee port for humanitarian reasons after reporting mechanical trouble, following the sinking of another Iranian warship by a U.S. submarine off Sri Lanka’s southern coast.


US-Israel at War With Iran: Iranian Warship to Dock Sri Lankan Port

The Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docked at Sri Lanka's southern Hambantota Port on Tuesday amid snooping concerns expressed by India.

Chinese 'spy' ship docks at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port; New Delhi raise concerns

Three years ago, India's Prime minister Narendra Modi had paid a special visit to Colombo. He was the chief guest for the International Vesak Day celebrations which is another name for Buddha Purnima - the biggest festival for Buddhists.

As China eyes Sri Lanka, India's Quad alliance can push back the Dragon

An agreement to build a proposed $3.85 billion oil refinery in Sri Lanka will take at least a year to be finalised as its main investor, India's Accord Group, says it is yet to recruit partners and conduct an assessment of the plan's viability.

Deal for new Sri Lanka oil refinery will take at least a year to finalise: Investor

The delegation toured the Port of Colombo, a critical strategic location in the Indian Ocean, and extensive infrastructure projects financed by loans from China and managed by Chinese companies.

Amid concerns over China's 'debt trap diplomacy', US lawmakers visit Sri Lanka

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US-Israel at War With Iran: Iranian Warship to Dock Sri Lankan Port

Chinese 'spy' ship docks at Sri Lanka's Hambantota port; New Delhi raise concerns

As China eyes Sri Lanka, India's Quad alliance can push back the Dragon

Deal for new Sri Lanka oil refinery will take at least a year to finalise: Investor

Amid concerns over China's 'debt trap diplomacy', US lawmakers visit Sri Lanka