Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested on Corruption Charges

The ex-leader, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested amid government investigations into widespread bribery and graft.

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Trump Tariffs Aim to Settle Scores With Countries, No Matter How Small

The president’s tariff announcements suggest he has not backed away from his initial strategy, where even minor trading partners will face tariffs.

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A Killer Within Easy Reach

Pesticides are a leading means of suicide. The tiny nation of Suriname is working to restrict access to one of the most common and dangerous ones.

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Trump’s Tariffs Hit Garment Makers in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Hard

The industry supplies low-cost clothing to the United States, and is a crucial part of the Asian countries’ economies.

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Where a Strongman Failed, Women Are Now Fueling a Democratic Revival

A leftist movement in Sri Lanka that took power after an economic collapse is seizing a rare opportunity to rally more women into politics.

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How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze

President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.

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20 Years Since the Deadly Tsunami in Asia

A look back at the horrible loss of life.

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Adani Group, a Symbol of India’s Soft Power, Stumbles After Indictments

Countries in Asia, Africa and elsewhere have been distancing themselves from Gautam Adani, the Indian magnate, after accusations of bribery and conspiracy by American prosecutors.

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