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Sri Lanka’s Chinese-built port city stirs white elephant fears

Sri Lankans are questioning the feasibility of Port City Colombo as their country faces its worst economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

Taking over the Sri Lankan presidential palace was a high point for Wasantha. Then came six months of horror

This 29-year-old spearheaded a protest movement that toppled Sri Lanka's government. But after his triumphant moment, Wasantha was taken into a feared detention system where prisoners have been tortured and killed.

ABC News

Australia rout Sri Lanka by 10 wickets at Women's T20 World Cup

Gqeberha (South Africa) (AFP) - Australian opening batter Alyssa Healy said Australia had adapted well to "low and slow" conditions after they scored a commanding 10-wicket win over previously unbeaten Sri Lanka in their Women's T20 World Cup match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

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Harris shines as Australia strangle Sri Lanka batters

Gqeberha (South Africa) (AFP) - Australian all-rounder Grace Harris held a spectacular catch and took two wickets as Sri Lanka struggled in a top-of-the-table Women's T20 World Cup clash at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

AFP

Healy, Mooney guide Australia to crushing World Cup win

Australia have crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the T20 World Cup after an unbroken opening partnership of 113 between Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy.

AAP

Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy hit Australia to T20 World Cup match win over Sri Lanka

Australia pummels Sri Lanka in the women's T20 World Cup to all but assure themselves of a place in the semifinals.

ABC News

Celebrating Rattanakosin art

The Year of the Rabbit provides an occasion for the "Gilded Black Lacquer Cabinet" exhibition at the historic Thaworawatthu Building to present a new collection, the majority of which is featured in the Gold-Motif Cabinets: Series 2 (Rattanakosin Era) Book 1.

Bangkok Post

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Ellyse Perry wary of Athapaththu's World Cup threat

Ellyse Perry is enjoying a "wonderful ride" as she continues to evolve as an Australian cricketing superstar - and she next has Sri Lanka in her sights.

AAP

England’s Saqib Mahmood ‘chuffed’ with return after year out

The 25-year-old, back after almost a year out through injury, took three wickets for England Lions against Sri Lanka A

The Independent UK

China expresses support for Sri Lanka ahead of debt meeting

China has expressed support for Sri Lanka ahead of a meeting of lenders to poor economies but gave no indication if it might help to cut debts that have plunged the Indian Ocean island nation into financial and political turmoil

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka bans single-use plastics to save elephants

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka will ban single-use plastics, the government said Tuesday, in a move that follows a series of wild elephant and deer deaths from plastic poisoning.

AFP

Sri Lanka to fast-track trade pact with Thailand amid crisis

Debt-stricken Sri Lanka is fast-tracking efforts to seal a stalled trade pact with Thailand in order to boost trade and tourism, and improve the foreign currency shortage that has led to its worst economic crisis

The Independent UK

Daily Dose Ep 1276: Parliament in recess, SC rejects plea against J&K delimitation

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Parliament, Supreme Court, Karnataka, and Sri Lanka.

Newslaundry

India beat Pakistan, Sri Lanka win again at T20 World Cup

Cape Town (AFP) - India and Sri Lanka came out on top in an all-Asian double-header on the third day of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

AFP

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Harshitha half-century leads Sri Lanka to second victory at T20 World Cup

Cape Town (AFP) - Harshitha Samarawickrama made a composed half-century to guide Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday for their second successive victory at the Women's T20 World Cup.

AFP

Bangladesh collapse after promising start against Sri Lanka

Cape Town (AFP) - Bangladesh collapsed with the bat after a promising start in their Women's T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Stranded pilot whales rescued in Sri Lanka

 COLOMBO: Eleven pilot whales were saved on Saturday after they became stranded near the shore on the west coast of Sri Lanka, wildlife officials told AFP.

Evening Standard

Women’s T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka stun hosts South Africa in opening upset

Sri Lanka pulled off a shock upset in the opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a three-run victory over hosts South Africa in Cape Town.

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Sri Lanka hail 'superstar' teen Gunarathne in T20 World Cup shock

Cape Town (AFP) - Teenager Vishmi Gunarathne was hailed as Sri Lanka's "young superstar" after helping her side to a shock three-run win over South Africa in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup.

AFP

'Fearless' Sri Lanka sink South Africa in T20 World Cup opener

Cape Town (AFP) - Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu said a fearless approach was key to her team's upset three-run win against hosts South Africa in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka stun hosts South Africa in dramatic opener

Sri Lanka’s captain, Chamari Athapaththu, laid the foundations for a three-run win over the hosts, South Africa, in Cape Town

AFP

Athapaththu half-century sinks South Africa in T20 World Cup opener

Cape Town (AFP) - Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu made a classy half-century to lead her team to an upset three-run win against hosts South Africa in the opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.

Evening Standard

The world’s best yoga, fitness and wellness retreats

Refresh body and mind at these first-rate worldwide escapes, set in spectacular surrounds — from Spain to Sri Lanka

Foreign Policy

Have China and Pakistan Hit a Roadblock?

Beijing-funded infrastructure projects have slowed, but their longtime partnership remains inevitable.

Dynamite News

Indian Coast Guard Foils Smuggling Bid From Sri Lanka, Seizes Gold Worth Rs 10 cr From Mandapam Seashore

In a joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard alongwith the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Chennai, seized a gold consignment of 17.74 Kg worth approximately Rs 10.5 crore from Mandapam seashore in Tamil Nadu while the consignment was being smuggled from Sri Lanka by sea route. Read further on Dnamite News:

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