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Sri Lanka Navy detains 14 Indian fishermen for poaching

The statement added that the arrests took place in the waters off Mannar, in the country's northern province. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sri Lanka Signs $2.5b Debt Deal With Japan

Sri Lanka signed a deal with Japan Friday to restructure $2.5 billion in loans, marking the first agreement with bilateral creditors who had pledged debt relief to the cash-strapped nation last year.

International Business Times

Women's Cricket: Bella James ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka

Ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.Read further on Dynamite News:

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David Ellis reviews Paradise: the best of Sri Lanka, without the air miles

Paradise has the sense of a room in which to discuss architecture and Nietzsche and whether patterned clothes should be outlawed, says David Ellis

Evening Standard

TN: Rameswaram fishermen on strike after SL Navy arrests 32; Their demands?

Since last January, 18 boats have been seized by the Sri Lankan Navy, and 131 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Alice Weidel, Unlikely Queen Of German Far-right AfD

As an openly gay politician who lives with her Sri Lanka-born partner in Switzerland, Alice Weidel was an unusual choice to many to lead Germany's far-right and anti-immigration AfD into Sunday's elections.

International Business Times

Several fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka returned to India

A batch of 15 Indian fishermen returned Chennai from Sri Lanka on Thursday evening, officials said. They will now be sent to their respective homes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Six elephants killed after passenger train collides with wild herd in Sri Lanka

Six elephants were killed when a passenger train hit a herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Passenger Train Kills Six Elephants

A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident, police said.

International Business Times

Six elephants killed as train derails after crashing into herd in Sri Lanka

Two other elephants were being treated for their wounds after surviving the crash

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Train Derailed After Smashing Into Elephants

A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident, police said.

International Business Times

England and Sri Lanka spells helped Essex boss Chris Silverwood grow as a coach

Silverwood was sacked by England three years ago, but is ready to lead Essex to more success.

The Independent UK

‘No more silence’: Israelis face Gaza war backlash on Sri Lanka’s beaches

For years, relations between residents and Israeli visitors were cordial, but cracks in this dynamic are now visible.

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A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan's passionate cricket fans

A three-decade wait is about to end for Pakistan's passionate cricket fans who haven't seen a major multi-nation tournament on home soil since the 1996 World Cup

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Skipper Smith expects Kuhnemann will pass bowling tests

Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith believes there are no issues with Matt Kuhnemann's action, expecting the Test spinner to be cleared by the ICC.

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Steve Smith: Marnus still in mix for Champions Trophy

Acting captain Steve Smith has played down Marnus Labuschagne's absence from Australia's beaten one-day team in Sri Lanka ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: World Cup winners Australia thumped in warm-up

Australia lose by 147-run margin in final Champions Trophy warm-up as Sri Lanka take series 2-0.

Evening Standard

Josh Barrie On the Sauce at Hoppers, King's Cross: Sri Lankan dreams, St Pancras-style

Josh Barrie visits the Hoppers in King’s Cross, a haven of hot buttered squid and cooling arrack

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Al Jazeera

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 history: Winners, India vs Pakistan, top players

A lookback at biggest talking points and the moments that mattered the most in the tournament’s 27-year history.

AAP

Sri Lanka humiliate Australia in first ODI clean sweep

Sri Lanka have completed a whitewash of Australia in their ODI series, the home side restricting the tourists to their lowest one-day score in the country.

The Guardian - AU

Sri Lanka thrash Australia by 174 runs in second men’s cricket ODI – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Sri Lanka thrashed Australia by 174 runs in the second ODI. Join our writers for reaction

Al Jazeera

Champions Trophy 2025: Is this Pakistan sport’s moment to shine, finally?

Pakistan is hosting a major international cricket tournament after nearly three decades. Is it ready for show time?

Al Jazeera

India’s Adani withdraws from troubled $442m Sri Lanka wind power projects

Conglomerate founded by billionaire Gautam Adani says it withdrew from the projects as they were ‘financially unviable’.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025

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Tasmania expect Kuhnemann to play through bowling tests

Matt Kuhnemann is expected to return to cricket with Tasmania as he prepares for scientific testing on his bowling action after being reported in Sri Lanka.

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