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Dilani Fernando — News Lanka

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Dilani Fernando

World Affairs Correspondent

Dilani reports on international diplomacy, conflict and Sri Lanka’s place in the world.

11 stories

World

Lebanon ceasefire extended by 60 days under new understanding

13 June 20261 min read

World

Diplomats eye narrow window for Iran nuclear talks

Analysis12 June 20261 min read

Culture

Kandy prepares for the Esala Perahera

Feature12 June 20261 min read

World

Strait of Hormuz tensions ripple through Sri Lanka’s economy

Analysis10 June 20261 min read

Opinion

Don’t let the tourism boom repeat old mistakes

Opinion10 June 20261 min read

Culture

Galle Literary Festival returns with a global line-up

Feature10 June 20261 min read

Business

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals hit post-crisis record

10 June 20261 min read

World

Pope Leo XIV blesses Sagrada Família’s new tower, now the world’s tallest church

9 June 20261 min read

Culture

Sri Lankan cuisine has a global moment

Feature8 June 20261 min read

Sri Lanka

Six months on, the long recovery from Cyclone Ditwah

Feature8 June 20261 min read

Culture

Kandy at a crossroads as heritage meets growth

Feature7 June 20261 min read