Sri Lanka says India, World Bank consider $2 billion bridge finance
Sri Lanka says India, World Bank consider $2 billion bridge finance
Sri Lanka's finance minister said on Friday that its neighbour India and the World Bank are considering extending about $2 billion in bridge finance so it can continue essential imports.
Reuters
Reuters
At least one killed as police open fire at Sri Lanka protesters
At least one killed as police open fire at Sri Lanka protesters
One killed and several others wounded in central Sri Lanka as police open fire at people protesting fuel price rise.
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Widespread protests grip Sri Lanka after demonstrator shot dead by police
Widespread protests grip Sri Lanka after demonstrator shot dead by police
Thousands of people have taken to the streets across Sri Lanka a day after police opened fire at demonstrators, killing one person and injuring 13 others, reigniting widespread protests amid the country’s worst economic crisis in decades.
Irish Independent
Irish Independent
Sri Lanka's economic crisis dashes hopes for post COVID-19 tourism recovery
With its ancient fort and sandy beaches, the city of Galle on Sri Lanka's southern coast should be awash with holidaymakers at this time of year.
Reuters
Reuters
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A chance to hit refresh in Sri Lanka
Could the pluralistic ethos of the uprising bring the country back from Sinhalese majoritarianism?
The Hindu
The Hindu
Rights group demands probe into Sri Lanka police shooting
A leading human rights group is demanding that Sri Lankan authorities conduct a prompt and impartial probe into a police shooting
The Independent UK
The Independent UK