Under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a curious entanglement of economic investments and Buddhist diplomacy has been carried out in countries like Sri Lanka. This may at first appear an odd ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buddhist monks gather to stage a protest demanding more respect from the government, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

(RNS) — The street protests that drove Sri Lanka’s President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from office last month brought together people from across the country’s diverse and sometimes warring ethno-religious ...

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Blue waters stretch alongside Sri Lanka’s modern capital, creating a striking contrast between the dense cityscape, coastal roads, harbor activity, and the Indian Ocean. From above, the urban ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Hundreds of Buddhist monks rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka on Friday to protest alleged ...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Hundreds of Buddhist monks rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka on Friday to protest alleged government disrespect of their religion and disregard for a long-standing tradition ...