Mahinda resigns as Sri Lanka PM, nationwide curfew imposed

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Monday amid unprecedented economic turmoil, hours after his supporters attacked anti-government protesters outside President Gotabaya......

Mahinda supporters attack anti-govt protesters, 23 injured

At least 23 people were injured as supporters of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday attacked anti-government demonstrators gathered at a protest site near his official residence,......

Gandhis can expect more fire in Parliament over Agusta deal

If Wednesday was any indication, the rest of the Parliament session will see the two sides scoring brownie points against each other, and the Gandhis can expect more enemy fire directed at them,......

Fierce debate in Rajya Sabha over AgustaWestland issue

The AgustaWestland issue was fiercely debated in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress blaming each other for the multi-crore-rupee scam that......

Lanka's ousted president Rajapaksa lauds Asia Cup champs

IMAGE: Sri Lanka claimed their 6th Asia Cup title on Sunday. Photograph: Christopher Pike/Reuters Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned to social media to tweet about the stunning victory of Sri Lanka's......

Ethics Board extends IAAF officials' suspension

Meanwhile, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday extended sanctions against Russia over doping until further notice. IMAGE: A view shows the logo at the The International......

'Wasn't trying to expose Russia, I was trying to expose corrupt sports officials'

'I thought the best I could do was provide the information and hope it was used for the right reason' Whistleblower nearly aborted efforts to expose Russian doping  IMAGE: Athlete signs a......

Key points from WADA's damning report against Russian athletics

Some of the main points of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Independent Commission's (IC) report into allegations of widespread doping in Russian athletics. The commission was set up after......

Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences

The scandal revolves around accusations that money was demanded from top athletes to 'bury' medical tests showing drug use The international police body Interpol said it would coordinate a global......