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Japan to coordinate with Sri Lanka creditors to resolve debt crisis

Japan will coordinate with other creditors to resolve Sri Lanka's deepening financial crisis, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, urging all creditor nations to gather and discuss the South Asian nation's debt at the same table.

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Sri Lanka in 'final stage' of IMF talks; budget deficit widens

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka unveiled fresh measures on Tuesday in an interim budget aimed at clinching a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund, talks for which, the president said, had reached the "final stage".

Reuters

Last handful of fish: Crisis pushes more Sri Lankans into poverty

In her outstretched palms, 49-year-old Nilanthi Gunasekera holds her family’s last remaining handful of dried fish – a reminder of Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis in decades.

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Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi to complete knee rehab in London, likely to make T20 WC squad

Pakistan bowler Shaheen Afridi injured his right knee ligament during a Test match in Sri Lanka last month, and is expected to be fit in time for October’s T20 World Cup

The Hindu

How India looks at the Ukraine and Taiwan crises

Even as Russia’s Ukraine invasion completed six months on August 24, India voted against a Russian m

The Hindu

Sri Lanka's president to cut spending in interim budget

Sri Lanka's president is set to slash expenditure when he presents an interim budget on Tuesday to see the crisis-ridden country through the rest of the year, amid discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a bailout package.

Reuters

India accuses China of ‘militarisation of the Taiwan Strait’ as row over navy vessel grows

Accusation is reportedly the first time the Indian government has used the descriptor and comes as tensions rise over Sri Lanka port visit

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from President of Sri Lanka

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Sunday a written message from President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message tackled bilateral relations that connect the two friendly countries and peoples and means to develop them in…

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Sam Popham obituary

Other lives: Founder of the Popham Arboretum who nurtured an area of rich forest in Sri Lanka

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Six Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

The Federation of All Mechanised Boats Fishermen Associations has called for a one day strike on Monday

The Hindu

In a first, India refers to ‘militarisation’ of Taiwan Strait by China

Remarks come amid spat with China over docking of ship in Sri Lanka

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Indian mission in Sri Lanka slams Chinese Ambassador’s remarks on vessel visit; CWC to meet today to discuss party poll schedule; and more

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TUI cancels more holidays while UK Foreign Office advice changes

The UK Foreign Office issued an update on Friday

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Farooqi stars as Afghanistan hammer Sri Lanka in Asia Cup opener

Dubai (AFP) - Fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi returned bowling figures of 3-11 to help Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the opening match of the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament on Saturday.

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Afghanistan bundle out Sri Lanka for 105 in Asia Cup opener

Dubai (AFP) - Fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi led an inspired Afghanistan attack as it bundled out Sri Lanka for 105 in the opening match of the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament on Saturday.

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Asia Cup 2022 | Farooqi breathes fire, Afghanistan stuns Lanka

This was the first time Afghanistan bowled out a team without Rashid Khan taking a wicket

The Hindu

Envoy says India-Sri Lanka should build framework to discuss maritime concerns like the Chinese ship

Amidst signs of strain with New Delhi, Sri Lanka High Commissioner says trust deficit should be avoided

Nottingham Post

TUI extends Sri Lanka holiday ban despite government travel advice changing

TUI confirmed it was cancelling flights to the destination until September 11

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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

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Shanaka looks to lift Sri Lankan morale with Asia Cup title

Dubai (AFP) - Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Friday said victory in the Asia Cup would lift the spirits of fans in the cricket-crazy island nation as it struggles through its worst economic crisis.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2022 | With one eye on T20 World Cup, sub-continental giants resume rivalry

Leaving aside the lone qualifier Hong Kong, the five other teams includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka travel advice: How has guidance changed and is it safe for holidaymakers amid protests?

Foreign Office changed its advice for the country in late August

Wales Online

TUI extends Sri Lanka holiday ban but official travel advice changes

The UK Foreign Office update came as the government on the Indian Ocean island confirmed a long-running state of emergency alert would expire on Saturday

The Independent UK

Foreign Office removes ‘essential travel only’ warning for Sri Lanka

Holiday companies such as Tui had been cancelling Sri Lanka holidays, while other tour operators offered alternative destinations

Reuters

Exclusive-Japan seeks to organise Sri Lanka creditors' meeting on debt crisis-sources

Japan is seeking to organise a Sri Lanka creditors' conference, hoping it could help solve the South Asia nation's debt crisis, but uncertainties cloud the outlook for any talks, three people with knowledge of the planning said.

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