Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing
Rescuers scramble to clear roads and deliver aid in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah brought floods and landslides. The storm has now weakened as it moves northwards.
Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact
Asia-Pacific envoys honor foreign workers killed in Oct 7 attacks
Arkia Airlines resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka for the autumn holidays
The Tea Brand that Conquered Asia is Coming to Israel with Yapaura
Yapaura launches Dilmah's iced tea lineup in Israel, offering black and green varieties with flavors like peach, lemon-Louisa, and ginger-lemon and honey.
We found the perfect substitute for the Maldives, with a direct flight
Sri Lanka's tropical paradise offers idyllic beaches, extreme activities, lush landscapes, and ancient temples, easily reached by new direct flights.
Smuggler kidnaps, imprisons Sri Lankan woman in apartment outside Jerusalem
The mother had called the police the day prior and explained that her daughter had been kidnapped by a man whom she knew.
Sri Lankan workers plug gap in Israeli labor force
Sir Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara has been working tirelessly with the Israeli and Sri Lankan governments to find a solution to this problem.
Israel-Hamas war: Sri Lankans have helped support Israel since Oct. 7 - comment
While the attacks of October 7 have left death and destruction in their wake, one thing that they failed to damage was the relationship between Israel and Sri Lanka.
Thousands of Sri Lankan workers set to depart for Israel despite war
The Sri Lankan workers will join some 9,000 compatriots already in Israel, working in farming and care for the elderly.
Celebrating Israel-Sri Lanka ties with a direct flight - comment
My recent taste of Sri Lanka has not only stirred up some happy childhood memories but also reignited my desire to visit this magnificent country.
Arkia to offer direct flights to Sri Lanka from Tel Aviv in October
Sri Lanka, known for its scenic beaches and rich cultural heritage, has attracted many Israeli visitors over the years.
Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they will be eaten
“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”
Six new ambassadors present credentials to President Herzog
Herzog suggested that a positive step in this direction would be to have the president of Sri Lanka come to Israel with a delegation, and the ambassador said that he would be happy to recommend it