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Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Economic Recovery At Stake

Learn about Sri Lanka's presidential election focusing on economic recovery, debt restructuring, and leadership amid crisis.

Protests ousted Sri Lanka's last president. Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change

Protests ousted Sri Lanka's last president. Ahead of new election, many are still waiting for change

Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country

The Independent UK

Trysts With Sri Lanka’s Ghosts

Trysts With Sri Lanka’s Ghosts

In the Booker Prize-winning “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida,” the past haunts a country racked by unresolved death.

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Asia Cup: How crisis-hit Sri Lanka are rebuilding their brand

Sticking together for each other over the past 18 months, SL team becomes joy factor all over again

The Times of India

Sri Lanka is bankrupt because of the Rajapaksas, says Chandrika Kumaratunga

Sri Lanka’s former President thanks India for aid

Sri Lanka leader proposes 25-year plan for crisis-hit nation

Sri Lanka’s new president says his government is preparing a national policy roadmap for the next 25 years that aims to cut public debt and turn the country into a competitive export economy as it seeks a way out of its worst economic disaster

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka: Veteran leader Dinesh Gunawardena appointed as new Prime Minister

As per Lankan media, Gunawardena is closely associated with the Rajapaksa family, which may dent his credibility. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Top UN official in Sri Lanka calls for inclusive consultations to resolve economic crisis

Top UN official in Sri Lanka calls for inclusive consultations to resolve economic crisis

NEW YORK: The top UN official in Sri Lanka has called on all stakeholders in the country to engage in broad and inclusive consultations to resolve the current economic crisis and the grievances of the people, according to a senior official representing the UN chief.

The Times of India

Letters to the Editor — July 11, 2022

Letters to the Editor — July 11, 2022

Epicentre Colombo

No easy way out: On the Rajapaksas

No easy way out: On the Rajapaksas

The Rajapaksas are losing their political capital while dealing with the economic crisis

Sri Lanka stares at bankruptcy or redemption

Sri Lanka stares at bankruptcy or redemption

The IMF agreement and fallout will be the central point of contention between the elite and the working people

Explained: How Sri Lanka fell into debt trap, defaulted on foreign payments

Explained: How Sri Lanka fell into debt trap, defaulted on foreign payments

NEW DELHI: Grappling with its worst economic crisis since the country got independence in 1948, Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced a default of $51 billion on foreign debt.

The Times of India

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