island country in South Asia
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Organization · 10 stories in 30 days · 4 this week
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255 articles from 20 outlets, last 30 days
Peak: Tue 27 Oct, 52 articles
About half the coverage comes from left-leaning outlets. Left-leaning outlets ran 143 of these articles, right-leaning ones 19.
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England5 of 10
War and conflict3 of 10
Pakistan3 of 10
Diplomacy2 of 10
Nepal2 of 10
Courts and justice1 of 10
Cyclone Arnab made landfall on India's eastern coast, triggering mass evacuations, heavy rainfall, and significant damage in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The storm led to fatalities, infrastructure disruption, and prompted emergency responses across multiple states.
Pakistan won the tri-series final against Sri Lanka by three wickets, with Fakhar Zaman scoring a century. The match, played under lights at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, marked a high-stakes conclusion to the tournament.
England defeated Sri Lanka in the final match of the tri-series, with Ben Duckett scoring 167 and Liam Dawson taking four wickets. The win ended the series on a positive note after England's earlier elimination from the final.
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by eight wickets in Lahore, eliminating England from the tri-series final contention. The result follows a previous dramatic ODI where Pakistan defeated England in a last-wicket stand.
Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by eight wickets in a One Day International, eliminating England from the tri-series final. England suffered a second consecutive ODI defeat, including a loss to Sri Lanka where they failed to defend 429 runs.
Iranian tankers and merchant vessels are unable to return home due to a US blockade, leaving sailors stranded in Sri Lanka. The situation highlights geopolitical tensions and challenges for maritime navigation under international pressure.
Harry Brook scored the fastest double century in ODI history, but England lost to Sri Lanka after they chased down 430 runs. The match set a record for second-highest total in ODI history.
Harry Brook became the first England batter to score a double century in a one-day international, making 202 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. The innings marked a significant personal milestone and a standout performance in the tri-series.
A Saudi court has overturned a death sentence for Anojan Sivarasa, a 27-year-old Sri Lankan worker, after he was convicted for a Facebook comment deemed blasphemous. The case drew international attention and prompted diplomatic efforts from Sri Lanka.
Home ministers from BIMSTEC nations met in India to adopt coordinated actions against terrorism, drug trafficking, and money laundering. The move aims to strengthen regional security and address cross-border threats.