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The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

While the rest of the world continues to be preoccupied by Covid-19 and fallout from Russia-Ukraine war, the downward spiral of Myanmar continues. A once-promising frontier market risks slipping into a Sri Lanka-like economic crisis, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis created by the cruelty of its military junta.

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Why Bangladesh won't face a Sri Lanka-style crisis

The economic and political disaster in Sri Lanka has been a hot topic in recent months, with commentators looking around for signs of similar trouble in other emerging market economies.

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Sri Lanka's next test

In a win for democracy, mass protests in Sri Lanka recently led to the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

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Not the time for Rajapaksa to return, Sri Lanka President says - WSJ

Sri Lanka's new president Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Sunday it was not the right time for former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to return to the country as it could inflame political tensions, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Reuters

Clancy, Artacho de Solar cruise in opener

Australian beach volleyballers Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho de Solar had a straight sets win over Sri Lanka in their Birmingham Commonwealth Games opener.

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Sri Lanka president seeks unity government to save economy

Colombo (AFP) - Sri Lanka's new president Ranil Wickremesinghe has formally invited MPs to join an all-party unity government to revive the bankrupt economy by undertaking painful reforms, his office said Sunday.

AFP

Wickremesinghe urges parties to find ways to repay loans as unrest delayed IMF- Sri Lanka deal

Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday said that the unrest had delayed a possible deal with the International Monetary Fund to help pull the bankrupt nation out of its economic crisis and urged political parties must work together on finding permanent solutions to the issues faced by Sri Lanka.…

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India beat Australia in final league match of badminton mixed team event

Sri Lanka are currently in second place in group A

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‘Stubborn’ Alice Capsey guides England to win over Sri Lanka in Commonwealth bow

The 17-year-old was hit in the face during the warm-up but went on to top score with 44 in a five-wicket win.

The Independent UK

Alice Capsey shines as England’s T20 hopefuls chase down Sri Lanka total

Alice Capsey scored 44 runs off 45 balls as England chased down Sri Lanka’s 106 to win their Commonwealth Games opener by five wickets

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe says IMF accord pushed back after unrest - AP

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday that an agreement with the International Monetary Fund has been pushed back to September due to the unrest over the past weeks, the Associated Press reported.

Reuters

Sri Lanka leader says IMF agreement pushed back after unrest

Sri Lanka’s president says an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to help pull the bankrupt nation out of its economic crisis has been pushed back to September because of unrest over the past weeks

The Independent UK

World Bank refuses new funding for Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: The World Bank has told Sri Lanka it will not offer new funding unless the bankrupt country carries out “deep structural reforms” to stabilise its crashing economy.

Bangkok Post

CWG 2022 | India steamroll Sri Lanka to qualify for knockout stage in mixed team badminton

A day after blanking Pakistan 5-0, India notched up another convincing win

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‘A moment of opportunity’: fall of Sri Lankan president raises victims’ hopes

Rights groups say they have a dossier of evidence against Gotabaya Rajapaksa – and a renewed appetite to bring him to account

The Guardian - UK

England begin Commonwealth Games cricket without captain Heather Knight

A lingering hip injury has ruled the 31-year-old out of the Sri Lanka match as women’s cricket makes its first ever appearance at the Games

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Daily Dose Ep 1111: Congress leaders summoned in Smriti Irani case, Karnataka violence

Anwiti Singh brings you the news from New Delhi, Karnataka, the Supreme Court, Rajasthan, Sri Lanka, and Ukraine.

Reuters

Sri Lanka resumes bailout discussions with IMF, finance ministry says

Sri Lanka has resumed technical discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a potential bailout after a new government took office, the finance ministry said on Friday.

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AFP

World Bank refuses new funding for bankrupt Sri Lanka

Colombo (AFP) - The World Bank said Friday it would not offer new funding to Sri Lanka unless the bankrupt island nation carried out "deep structural reforms" to stabilise its crashing economy.

AFP

Coach Silverwood warns Sri Lanka 'have a lot to learn'

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Coach Chris Silverwood warned Sri Lanka that they still have "a lot to learn" and must be more ruthless despite thrashing Pakistan in the second Test in Galle.

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth Games 2022: Australia win eight gold medals on day one – as it happened

Australia dominated on day one of the Commonwealth Games, claiming eight golds, four silvers and four bronzes, while Scotland also enjoyed a fine start

Reuters

India, China ministers at summit as Chinese ship heads to Sri Lanka

Indian and Chinese foreign ministers were to attend a regional conference in Uzbekistan on Friday, a day after New Delhi expressed concern over a Chinese survey ship's planned visit to a strategic port in India's southern neighbour Sri Lanka.

Reuters

World Bank says no new plans for financing for Sri Lanka

The World Bank does not plan to offer new financing to Sri Lanka until an adequate macroeconomic policy framework is in place, it said in a statement on Thursday.

The Hindu

Colombo denies reports on Chinese ship

Reports say it will enter Hambantota in August; India says it is monitoring the ship’s progress ‘carefully’

Reuters

India says it is monitoring reports of Chinese vessel's planned visit to Sri Lanka

India was aware of reports about a Chinese vessel's proposed visit to Sri Lanka's Hambantota port, a spokesperson for its foreign ministry said on Thursday.

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