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A World Apart, Lebanon and Sri Lanka Share Economic Collapse

Lebanon and Sri Lanka may be a world apart, but they share a history of political turmoil and violence that led to the collapse of once-prosperous economies bedeviled by corruption, patronage, nepotism and incompetence. The toxic combinations led to disaster for both: Currency collapse, shortages, triple-digit inflation and growing hunger.…

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A world apart, Lebanon and Sri Lanka share economic collapse

A shared history of political turmoil and violence in two countries a world apart, Lebanon and Sri Lanka, led to the collapse of once-prosperous economies that have been bedeviled by corruption, patronage, nepotism and incompetence

The Independent UK

‘I must stay strong’: hardship for workers fleeing Sri Lanka’s broken economy

For many, leaving their country and their family behind to earn money overseas is the only option

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Plea in Delhi High Court to change call sign VT on Indian aircraft

While countries such as China, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka changed their call signs after Independence, the prefix VT (‘Victorian Territory’ or ‘Viceroy Territory’) has remained on Indian aircraft even after 93 years, the petitioner said.

The Hindu

Pakistan’s economic muddling and the IMF challenge

The falling rupee, depleting foreign exchange reserves, energy shortage, increasing fuel prices and a complicated external support highlight the contemporary economic crisis Pakistan is in. Will Islamabad find a way out?

The Hindu

Aust bring in Maxwell for Sri Lanka tour

Australia have drafted in Glenn Maxwell to their Test squad in Sri Lanka after Travis Head was added to their growing injury list.

AAP

SL women vs India women first T20: Clinical India chokes Sri Lanka, takes 1-0 lead

The second match of the series is slated for Saturday.

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Indian officials in Sri Lanka for talks on ailing economy

Senior Indian officials are in Sri Lanka for talks on how to help the island nation weather an unprecedented economic crisis

The Independent UK

India says will support crisis-hit Sri Lanka's economic recovery

India's top diplomat held talks with Sri Lanka's president and prime minister on Thursday as India signalled its willingness to go beyond the $4 billion in loans, swaps and aid that it has already provided its cash-strapped neighbour.

Reuters

‘India will extend fullest support to Sri Lanka’, says Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra during meeting with President Rajapaksa

Vinay Kwatra told Mr. Rajapaksa that India will extend its fullest support in overcoming difficult situation.

The Hindu

EXPLAINER: Why Sri Lanka's economy collapsed and what's next

Sri Lanka’s prime minister says the island nation's debt-laden economy has “collapsed” as it runs out of money to pay for food and fuel

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2022

Follow all the action from R. Premadasa Stadium

The Independent UK

Second batch of relief materials worth ₹67 crore sent to Sri Lanka

It carries 14,712 tonnes rice, 250 tonnes of milk powder and 38 tonnes of medicines

The Hindu

Here's How Alibaba Is Reaping Benefits Of Overseas Infra Investments As Domestic Crackdowns Continue To Pinch

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA), through its Pakistan e-commerce subsidiary Daraz, expanded its reach across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar, becoming South Asia's largest e-commerce company outside India,

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Sri Lanka’s economy has ‘collapsed,’ prime minister says

Sri Lanka’s economy has “completely collapsed” and an agreement with the International Monetary Fund is the only path to revival, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told the parliament on Wednesday.

The Hindu

India women eye fresh start against Sri Lanka in 1st T20

The Indian team, for the first time, will be without the legendary Mithali Raj, who hung up her boots earlier this month after an illustrious 23-year-old career

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka PM says economy 'has collapsed,' unable to buy oil

Sri Lanka’s prime minister says its debt-laden economy has “collapsed" after months of shortages of food, fuel and electricity

Reuters

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka plans donor conference with China, India and Japan

Sri Lanka will hold a donor conference with China, India and Japan as it seeks overseas assistance to find a way out of its worst economic crisis in decades, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on Wednesday.

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New Ambassadors, Shura Council Member Sworn in Before King Salman

Several new Saudi ambassadors and a member of the Shura council were sworn in before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday. The ceremony was held at the al-Salam palace in Jeddah. The new ambassadors include the Kingdom’s envoys to China, Nepal, Peru, Georgia, Sri…

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's crisis cripples once burgeoning middle class

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, the worst in its history, has completely recast the lives of the country’s once galloping middle class

The Guardian - AU

Australia funds GPS trackers on Sri Lankan fishing boats, partially to deter people smugglers

New home affairs minister emphasises Australia maintains hardline Operation Sovereign Borders policy despite change in government

The Guardian - UK

‘We want justice, not fuel’: Sri Lanka’s Tamils on north-south divide

In the middle of a crippling economic crisis, demonstrating is a luxury the country’s Tamil minority cannot afford

France 24

As global food crisis looms, Sri Lanka offers a cautionary tale

Sri Lanka’s government finally began bailout talks with IMF officials this week after a crippling delay exacerbated a longstanding economic crisis. But as food prices soar amid an impending global food shortage sparked by the Ukraine conflict, Sri Lankans are paying a heavy price for the government’s mismanagement, nepotism and…

The Hindu

Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI series | Sri Lanka wins last ball thriller; takes 3-1 lead over Australia

It was the first time Sri Lanka had beaten Australia in a five-match series. The fifth ODI is on Friday.

AAP

Australia spun out of Sri Lanka ODI series

David Warner can see the upside to Australia being spun out of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying it has made them better ready for the Tests.

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