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The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

Morning Digest | Presidential election today; Centre to convene all-party meeting on situation in Sri Lanka on DMK, AIADMK’s request, and more

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The Hindu

Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency in Sri Lanka amid ongoing political turmoil

Long lines continue outside petrol stations in Colombo, with frequent arguments breaking out amongst those waiting up to several days in the serpentine queues.

ABC News

Sri Lanka says IMF talks near end after declaring state of emergency

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Monday that the country had almost concluded negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a day after he declared a state of emergency in the island nation.

Reuters

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Britain should lead international aid effort for Sri Lanka

Letter: Britain must do more to help a fellow Commonwealth country in desperate need, says Peter Heap

The Guardian - UK

After request from DMK and AIADMK, Centre convenes all-party meeting on Sri Lanka

The DMK and AIADMK have urged the Centre to intervene in the crisis to help the neighbour.

The Hindu

It was an exceptional innings: Yousuf on Babar Azam's ton

KARACHI: Pakistan batting coach Muhammad Yousuf has hailed skipper Babar Azam for his "exceptional" innings against Sri Lanka, terming it as one of the best innings that he has ever seen in the longest format of the game.

The Times of India

SL vs Pak, Test 1, Day 2 | Babar ton keeps Pakistan’s hopes alive

Captain Babar Azam put a record partnership for the last wicket with Naseem Shah to dig Pakistan out of trouble.

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32 Bills listed for monsoon session

While Centre says it’s ready to discuss all issues, Opposition says short session may not be enough

The Hindu

Asia Cup 'likely' to be shifted to UAE: SLC secretary Mohan de Silva

NEW DEHLI: The Asia Cup is "likely" to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest in the island nation, SLC secretary Mohan de Silva said on Sunday, adding that the tournament could be played in the UAE.

The Times of India

The Observer view on the upheaval in Sri Lanka

The country faces a long road to recovery, but there are hopeful signs that its democracy will survive the predatory rule of the Rajapaksas

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka's protests started with plan hatched in a tent. Within months, thousands would storm the president's luxury residence

Inside a tent across the road from Colombo's famous seaside park, plans were hatched to occupy the luxury residence of the president and the prime minister's office. After months of demonstrations, these protesters have hope for the future.

ABC News

Sri Lanka’s political crisis continues as Ranil Wickremesinghe bids to be president

Protesters angry prime minister who they say propped up Rajapaksa dynasty in running to lead country

The Guardian - UK

Daily Dose Ep 1100: Ahmed Patel’s ‘conspiracy’, Lucknow mall protest

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from New Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Sri Lanka.

Newslaundry

'Stronger' Dinesh Chandimal says family, friends got him through tough times

GALLE: Former Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal on Saturday credited support from friends and family in helping him get back among the runs after being in and out of the national side.

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Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka kicks off process to choose new president

Parliament meets to begin choosing a new leader after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled and resigned following protests.

The Hindu

SL vs Pak, Test 1, Day 1 | Sri Lanka top order collapses after batting first against Pakistan

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat in the first cricket Test against Pakistan at the Galle International Stadium

Los Angeles Times

Watching Sri Lanka’s democracy teeter amid popular uprisings

WEKU

Sri Lanka begins to choose a leader to replace the ex-president

Sri Lankan lawmakers met Saturday to begin choosing a new leader to serve the rest of the term abandoned by the president who fled and resigned after mass protests over the country's economic crisis.

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The Hindu

India assures Sri Lanka continued support to democracy, stability and economic recovery

The assurance was given to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena by India's High Commissioner Gopal Baglay when he called on the Sri Lankan leader.

Newslaundry

TV Newsance 179: India Today’s balancing act, cute vs angry lion & Sri Lanka crisis

With the India Today Group getting a new star anchor, we look at all the golden opportunities the hiring offers India’s “sabse tez” channel – khoob jamega rang jab mil jayenge teen yaar, Sudhir, Shweta aur nanochip.

Reuters

Sri Lanka's ousted president says he 'took all possible steps' to prevent crisis

Sri Lanka’s ousted president, who fled overseas this week to escape a popular uprising against his government, has said he took "all possible steps" to avert the economic crisis that has engulfed the island nation.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka begins choosing leader to replace ex-president

Sri Lankan lawmakers are preparing to meet Saturday to begin choosing a new leader to serve the rest of the term abandoned by the president who fled abroad and resigned after mass protests over the country’s economic collapse

The Guardian - UK

‘I screamed and cried’: how Sri Lankan protesters unseated their president

Sri Lanka’s triumphant protesters celebrate Rajapaska’s departure, but say bigger systemic changes still needed

Bangkok Post

Sri Lanka: A bad 'Band of Brothers'

'How did you go bankrupt?" Bill asked (in Ernest Hemingway's 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises). "Two ways," Mike said. "Gradually and then suddenly." Sri Lanka is much the same.

The Hindu

De Silva returns, Oshada to open in first Pakistan Test

The two-match series starts Saturday in Galle, where the hosts first lost to and then hammered Australia in recent weeks

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