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Four Sri Lankans arrive in Dhanushkodi, say economic crisis has made life unaffordable in the island nation

Four of a family from Jaffna in Sri Lanka reached the Dhanushkodi islet on a boat in the early hours of Monday, Marine Police in Rameswaram said. The Mandapam Rehabilitation Centre now houses about 270 people from Sri Lanka who have arrived since early last year, when the island nation…

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Along with Japan and India, China can join debt relief effort for Sri Lanka: Nirmala Sitharaman

Ms. Sitharaman said that a comprehensive, better and quicker approach is required to address the problem within the common framework of the IMF and World Bank, as well as “outside” it.

The Hindu

With one eye on China, Japan backs Sri Lanka as a partner in the Indo-Pacific

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says that Sri Lanka's strategic location in the Indian Ocean makes it a key partner in realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific

The Independent UK

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Indigenously-built Indian naval ship to visit Sri Lanka

Indian naval ship ‘Khanjar’, an indigenously-built Missile Corvette of the Khukri class, will make a three-day visit to Sri Lanka’s eastern harbour of Trincomalee to further people-to-people connect and familiarise the people with the Indian Navy

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French President Macron visits his counterpart in Sri Lanka

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting his Sri Lankan counterpart in the first visit by a French leader to the Indian Ocean island nation

The Independent UK

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Sri Lanka this weekend

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Sri Lanka this weekend, following his return from Papua New Guinea, reported Lankan news organization News First on Thursday citing French media. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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What are Black July massacres that triggered Sri Lanka’s 26-year civil war?

Long-simmering ethnic tensions between mainly Buddhist Sinhalese and largely Hindu Tamil minority led to the civil war.

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SL vs Pak second Test | Noman bags 7 as Pakistan crush Sri Lanka to sweep series

Pakistan eyes 2-0 sweep vs Sri Lanka as visitors declare on 576/5, 410-run lead. Mohammad Rizwan completes 8th Test 50, Agha Salman 132* & Abdullah Shafique 201.

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Pakistan takes 12-run lead over Sri Lanka at stumps in rain-hit 2nd test in Colombo

Pakistan leads Sri Lanka 12 runs in 2nd Test after rain-hit day. Opener Abdullah Shaffique 87, Babar Azam 28* in 57-run 3rd wicket stand. Pakistan 48.4 overs to dismiss Sri Lanka on Day 1, Abrar Ahmed 4 wickets, Naseem Shah & Shaheen Afridi 4 wickets. Pakistan needs draw to win…

The Hindu

China removes foreign minister Qin Gang after mysterious absence

Mr Qin has not been seen publicly since 25 June when he met with officials from Sri Lanka, Russia and Vietnam

Evening Standard

Shankari Chandran wins the Miles Franklin with a sophisticated take on racism, cultural erasure and what it means to belong

“Race and racial identity and what it means to be Australian and who gets to decide that … that has been a part of my life here, for my entire life …,” says Western Sydney author Shankari Chandran. “I’ve thought about it a lot but never had the courage to…

The Conversation

Stokes and McCullum want to save Test cricket but we must look beyond Big Three

A more equitable system of revenue distribution and guaranteed minimum games for nations is how you save Test cricket rather than focusing on the top

The Guardian - UK

Still incomplete: on India-Sri Lanka ties and their vision

Despite the strong familial bonds between India and Sri Lanka, any vision for the future without an amicable resolution of some historical concerns will be considered incomplete

The Hindu

Miles Franklin 2023: a guide to the shortlist of Australia’s biggest literary prize

Six authors are in the running for Australia’s most prestigious book award, which will be announced on Tuesday. Here’s your primer

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Queer disobedience and uncomfortable truths: your guide to the 2023 Miles Franklin shortlist

This year’s Miles Franklin shortlist takes us from Sydney’s criminal underclass in the 1930s and the quiet waters of rural Tasmania in the 1940s to shopping for design objects in contemporary Japan.

The Hindu

Pakistan's long-term aim is to top rankings says coach ahead of 2nd test vs Sri Lanka

Not many teams come to Sri Lanka and manage a win in spin fortress Galle.

The Hindu

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit India this week, discuss vision for Global South

At a press conference in Tokyo, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that his focus during the visit to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, Uganda, and Ethiopia was on enhancing ties with “South West Asia and Africa”.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

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Ferry service to Sri Lanka from Nagapattinam may commence in six months

At least six months needed for ferry service b/w Nagapattinam & Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka. ₹8 crore sanctioned by MEA. Ferry to carry 150-200 passengers & take 3.5-4 hrs. Service to resume after 40 yrs. TNMB urged to expedite work for service to start before mid-Nov.

The Independent UK

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka may allow Indian rupee to be used in local transactions

Sri Lanka is considering the possibility of allowing the use of the Indian rupee to be used in local transactions, as the island nation struggles to build its depleted foreign reserves and to emerge from last year’s unprecedented economic crisis

The Hindu

Announcements during Ranil’s visit show PM’s continuing commitment to Tamils in Sri Lanka: Annamalai

PM Modi's announcements during Sri Lankan President's visit show his commitment to welfare of Tamils. Projects worth ₹75 crore to be implemented in regions where Tamils live. Ferry service announced between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai. DMK accused of failing to address problems of Sri Lankan Tamils and attacking Indian fishermen. Letter…

The Independent UK

Sri Lankan president's visit to India signals growing economic and energy ties

Sri Lanka and India have signed a slew of energy, development and trade agreements, signaling the growing economic ties between the two neighboring countries

The Hindu

Mohammad Hafeez front-runner to become Pakistan’s chief selector

Mohammad Hafeez, former Pakistan captain and all-rounder, is favoured to become chief selector after team's Sri Lanka tour. Haroon Rasheed, former CMC chairperson, is no longer in the position. Zaka Ashraf, new CMC chairperson, is considering changing the selection committee or just appointing a new chief selector.

The Hindu

PM Modi raises Eelam Tamil aspirations with Ranil Wickremesinghe

India-Sri Lanka ties strengthen as PM Modi and President Wickremesinghe hold talks. India extended $4B in financial aid to Sri Lanka during economic crisis. NSA Doval and EAM Jaishankar discussed security and bilateral issues.

The Hindu

Focus on joint projects during Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits India to discuss energy projects, connectivity initiatives, and economic relief. India extended $4B in emergency aid during Sri Lanka's economic crisis and is part of IMF package negotiations.

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