Sri Lanka

The true size of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

MEGA THROW 🚀 🇱🇰's Rumesh Tharanga launches the javelin in a meeting record of 89.28m in Nairobi to take the win at the Kip Keino Classic 🎯 Tune into the livestream now 👉 bit.ly/4sQDrOC #ContinentalTourGold

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🚨🇱🇰🇺🇸🇮🇷 BREAKING: Sri Lanka's Communist government REFUSED to allow 2 U.S. military aircraft to land at a civilian airport, earlier this month — Reuters

World’s Best Countries To Visit In Your Lifetime. 1. Thailand - 72.15 🇹🇭 2. Greece - 67.22 🇬🇷 3. Indonesia - 65.15 🇮🇩 4. Portugal - 64.32 🇵🇹 5. Sri Lanka - 60.53 🇱🇰 6. South Africa - 59.76 🇿🇦 7. Peru - 59.76 🇵🇪 8. Italy - 57.77 🇮🇹 9. India - 57.65 🇮🇳 10. United Arab Emirates - 57.38 🇦🇪 11. France - 56.31 🇫🇷 12. United Kingdom - 56.29 🇬🇧 13. United States - 55.98 🇺🇸 14. Spain - 55.89 🇪🇸 15. Australia - 55.73 🇦🇺 16. Maldives - 55.46 🇲🇻 17. Japan - ~55 🇯🇵 18. Canada - ~54.5 🇨🇦 19. New Zealand - ~54 🇳🇿 20. Mexico - ~53.5 🇲🇽 21. Vietnam - ~53 🇻🇳 22. Turkey - ~52.5 🇹🇷 23. Egypt - ~52 🇪🇬 24. Morocco - ~51.5 🇲🇦 25. Brazil - ~51 🇧🇷 26. Costa Rica - ~50.5 🇨🇷 27. Iceland - ~50 🇮🇸 28. Croatia - ~49.5 🇭🇷 29. Norway - ~49 🇳🇴 30. Switzerland - ~48.5 🇨🇭

IMF Chief @KGeorgieva shares a touching plea from a Sri Lankan flight attendant. #lka #SriLanka #imf

FBI warns Southeast Asia scam centers are operating on an “industrial scale,” with $2.9B lost in 2025 alone. Sri Lankans are among victims of online “pig butchering” scams and some have reportedly been lured to these compounds with false overseas job promises. FBI Warns of Expanding Southeast Asia Scam Networks; Sri Lankans Among Victims The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has intensified efforts to dismantle large-scale scam centers operating across Southeast Asia, warning that transnational crime syndicates are running fraud operations on an industrial scale. Speaking at a virtual press briefing hosted by the U.S. State Department’s Asia Pacific Media Hub, Scott Schelble, Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI’s International Operations Division, said that scam centers are a regional problem requiring coordinated cross-border enforcement, adding that “geographical borders will not protect criminals who target victims.” According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), more than 80,000 complaints were recorded in 2025, with losses exceeding $2.9 billion. Authorities say victims are not limited to Americans — citizens across Asia, including Sri Lankans, have also been targeted in so-called “pig butchering” investment scams. In addition to financial victims, regional law enforcement reports indicate that some Sri Lankans have been lured to scam compounds with promises of lucrative overseas jobs, only to find themselves forced into fraudulent operations under coercive conditions. The FBI said it will continue working with Southeast Asian partners to disrupt financial networks, rescue trafficking victims, and make the region increasingly hostile to scam operations.

How to be a GOOD Sri Lankan 🇱🇰

30 years ago 🇱🇰🤝🇮🇳🇵🇰 When security concerns saw Australia and West Indies refuse to play in Sri Lanka ahead of the 1996 World Cup, an India–Pakistan Combined XI toured Colombo for a friendly match — sending a powerful message to the world that Sri Lanka was safe. Cricket stood united. 🏏 📸 Cricfinity

Colombo night view.! #T20WorldCup

Welcome Indian cricket fans 🏏! #T20WorldCup2026

On the 78th Independence Day, we celebrate Sri Lanka’s journey, resilience, and shared hope for the future. Wishing all Sri Lankans a day of pride, reflection, and unity as we look ahead together. 🇱🇰 Happy #IndependenceDay #SriLanka! #4Feb #Feb4 #LKA

. @iamRashmika is in #SriLanka, having a good time 🏝️ #VisitSriLanka

Sri Lanka is ready. 💙💚🧡❤️ Visit Sri Lanka 🙏🇱🇰

As the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah continue to affect communities across Sri Lanka, I am pleased to announce Australia is committing AUD 1 million towards immediate response and recovery efforts. This funding will provide urgent relief for affected communities. Australian remains an unwavering partner for Sri Lanka and its people through this difficult time. See the full media release here 👇

The United States extends deepest condolences to the people of Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah continues to produce severe weather, flooding, and landslides. We mourn the loss of life and are grateful to those working tirelessly to provide critical assistance. The U.S. stands ready to support relief efforts in the days ahead.

For everyone trying to reach your loved ones in disaster-affected areas, please stay hopeful. The majority of people are safe. Many are currently unreachable due to power outages and damaged communication towers, not because of harm. Rescue and relief teams are actively working on the ground, and support is continuing despite difficult conditions. Keep faith, continue trying, and know that help is moving forward. You are not alone. Stay strong. 💛

Colombo R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium is being set up as an emergency disaster centre to provide shelter for up to 3,000 displaced people, the Colombo Regional Development Committee said, as flood-hit families seek safe accommodation amid worsening conditions.