In a landmark ruling, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ordered the owners and operators of the MV X-Press Pearl to pay $1 ...

Supreme Court of Sri Lanka orders $1 billion compensation for MV X-Press Pearl disaster, setting environmental justice ...

Once considered Sri Lanka’s quiet frontier, the island’s east coast is experiencing a deliberate and meaningful resurgence.

Scientists warn the damage to the environment after the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster could be much more enduring.

Ever wondered where those stunning blue sapphires come from? Join us on a real journey into the heart of Sri Lanka's gem ...

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake caused a tsunami that killed more than 5,200 people on Dec. 30, 1703, according to NOAA data. The ...

Following Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to the Maldives, we trace the history of the island nation’s independence and ...

Sri Lanka has won a historic legal battle. In a long-awaited judgment, the Supreme Court has ordered the owners of the ...

Sarah Rochford works for WeCare, a charity established 11 years ago that helps catch and neuter stray dogs in Sri Lanka ...

How the waterlily can, to some, be a symbol of purity and enlightenment, and to others a reminder of exclusion, persecution and violence ...

One of the largest earthquakes ever recorded – a magnitude 8.8 monster – hit the eastern coast of Russia on Wednesday.

A handful of regions around the world regularly unleash terrifyingly large earthquakes. Here are the 21 largest earthquakes ...