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

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The Independent UK

Albanese government mobilises diplomacy and aid in effort to counter Sri Lanka people smugglers

The Albanese government has launched a concerted effort to nip in the bud a threatened resumption of the people smuggling trade, with a visit by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil to Sri Lanka and a $50 million aid package for that economically-beleaguered country.

The Conversation

Bankrupt Sri Lanka opens IMF talks, begins shutdown

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka closed schools and halted all non-essential government services on Monday, beginning a two-week shutdown to conserve fast-depleting fuel reserves as the International Monetary Fund opened talks with Colombo on a possible bailout.

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Asian security ties in Australia’s sights

Two Australian ministers are in South Asia to meet with the Indian and Sri Lankan governments to discuss regional security and transnational crime.

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The Hindu

IMF holds talks in Sri Lanka as cabinet moves to cut president's powers

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team began bailout talks in Sri Lanka on Monday, as the country's cabinet cleared a constitutional amendment to dilute presidential powers that could assuage protesters amid rising tensions.

Reuters

Sri Lanka chases down 292 to take series lead vs Australia

The hosts reached their daunting target of 292 to win with nine balls to spare in Colombo and took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series

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'Classy' Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka cruise past Australia

Colombo (AFP) - Pathum Nissanka scored a brilliant maiden ODI century on Sunday as Sri Lanka stunned Australia to go 2-1 up in the third one-day international.

AFP

Nissanka stars as Sri Lanka cruise past Australia in third ODI

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka went 2-1 up on Sunday as they cruised to a six-wicket victory over Australia in the third one-day international thanks to a brilliant Pathum Nissanka century.

AFP

India has really helped us during this crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka’s new PM sounds surprisingly upbeat in possibly the toughest assignment of his long political career

The Hindu

Sri Lanka to resume flights from Jaffna to India in July: Aviation Minister

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority plans to attract 800,000 tourists during the rest of the year

The Hindu

Head heroics give Australia 291-6 in third Sri Lanka ODI

Colombo (AFP) - Travis Head smashed 70 as Australia braved a spin onslaught by Sri Lanka to reach 291-6 in the third one-day international in Colombo on Sunday.

AFP

Red fish curry, tomato rasam, prawn curry: great Sri Lankan recipes

A celebration of Sri Lankan cooking from economist turned restaurateur Cynthia Shanmugalingam

The Guardian - UK

Smith out, Australia bat against Sri Lanka

Steve Smith has been ruled out of Australia's third one-day international against Sri Lanka with a quad injury, with Aaron Finch winning the toss and batting.

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Sri Lanka's economic crisis has turned into a national emergency, and its people are now calling for help to save lives

Sri Lanka's economic collapse is forcing people all over the country to find unconventional ways to survive. The unique unravelling of a once-middle-income nation has dramatically reshaped how people on the ground are living.

The Hindu

Unanimous support on need to stand with Lanka in difficult time, says External Affairs Minister

“Chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting on the situation in Sri Lanka. A good discussion held in a positive atmosphere on various issues and India’s role,” said Mr. Jaishankar

The Independent UK

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

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Sri Lanka shuts schools, government offices

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities on Friday announced a two-week shutdown of government offices and schools, as public transport ground almost entirely to a halt due to a lack of dollars to pay for imported fuel.

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Reuters

Sri Lanka asks government employees to work from home amid fuel shortages

Sri Lanka's government on Friday ordered public sector employees to work from home for two weeks due to severe fuel shortages as the island nation grapples with its worst financial turmoil in seven decades.

ABC News

As Sri Lanka's economic crisis worsens, Australians are desperate to get family over for 'a bit of relief'

As Sri Lanka's economic crisis worsens with basic supplies dwindling and power outages for large parts of the day, the community in Australia is trying to bring loved ones over for a few months to give them a bit of normalcy.

AFP

Shanaka hails 'born warrior' Chamika as Sri Lanka win rain-hit ODI

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday said Chamika Karunaratne remains a trusted performer for Sri Lanka after the fast bowler helped stun Australia by 26 runs in a rain-hit second one-day international.

AFP

Bowlers help Sri Lanka stun Australia in rain-hit ODI

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Fast bowler Chamika Karunaratne led an inspired Sri Lankan attack to pull off a thrilling 26-run win over Australia in the rain-hit second one-day international on Thursday.

AFP

Australia need 216 to win rain-hit Sri Lanka ODI

Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Pace bowler Pat Cummins claimed four wickets as Australia kept Sri Lanka down to 220 for nine as rain forced the innings to end in 47.4 overs on Thursday.

AFP

UN begins food relief for Sri Lanka's pregnant women

Colombo (AFP) - Thousands of impoverished women in Sri Lanka began receiving food aid Thursday as part of a United Nations emergency response to the island's unprecedented economic crisis.

Reuters

Sri Lanka to receive new petrol shipment within three days - minister

Sri Lanka expects a new shipment of petrol within the next three days, its power and energy minister said on Thursday, as the island nation awaits official confirmation from the Indian government for a new $500 million credit line for fuel.

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