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Sri Lanka gets new president in six-time PM Wickremesinghe

Sri Lankan lawmakers voted in acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the new president on Wednesday, hoping his long experience in government can help pull the country out of a crippling economic and political crisis.

Reuters

Sri Lanka failed to show fiscal prudence, India’s help unprecedented: Jaishankar

Uproar at all-party meeting as Centre shows comparison of economic situation in Indian States

The Hindu

Ton-up Shafique drives Pakistan’s record chase at Galle against Sri Lanka

Opener Abdullah Shafique hit a gritty century to keep Pakistan in the hunt to chase down a victory target of 342 in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday

The Hindu

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Inflation is rising in Kenya: here's why, and how to fix it

Inflation has hit many countries recently, from the United States to Sri Lanka.

The Conversation

Seven more Sri Lankan Tamils reach Dhanushkodi

The Sri Lankan Tamils were handed over to authorities at Mandapam Rehabilitation Camp

The Hindu

Malaysia not at risk of collapsing like Sri Lanka: minister

Malaysia is stable and is not at risk of going bankrupt like Sri Lanka, Finance Minister Zafrul Aziz said, citing the International Monetary Fund’s prediction for the economy to expand 5.75% this year as reason for confidence.

Bangkok Post

Explained: How India emerged to be Sri Lanka's top lender in 2022

NEW DELHI: Crisis-hit Sri Lanka found most support in neighbour India as it emerged to be the island nation's source of assistance amidst the economic collapse.

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Economic crisis in Sri Lanka as millions suffer shortages of essential items

As Sri Lanka's protest movement reaches 100 days, the people proudly and defiantly said that their fight is not over. Indeed, in addition to political uncertainty, the country faces a long list of problems, with years of mismanagement coupled with external shocks. The coronavirus pandemic has battered the tourism industry,…

France 24

Sri Lanka presidency a close contest after frontrunner pulls out

Ranil Wickremesinghe will face the opposition-backed Dullas Alahapperuma and Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Wednesday vote.

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka opposition leader quits presidential run in bid to stymie Wickremesinghe

Sajith Premadasa pulls out of race, pledging support for splinter faction of ruling party that could upset PM’s bid to become president

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka's Parliament readies to accept names for president

Sri Lanka’s Parliament is preparing to accept nominations for a successor to its ousted president as the country endures political turmoil that threatens to worsen instability in the bankrupt nation

The Independent UK

WATCH: Pakistan's Yasir Shah rekindles memories of Shane Warne's 'Ball of the Century' with a similar dismissal

GALLE: Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah on Monday rekindled memories of Shane Warne's 'Ball of the Century' to dismiss Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka opposition leader Premadasa withdraws from race for president

Sri Lanka opposition leader Sajith Premadasa withdrew on Tuesday from the race to become president of the island nation, in order to support a rival candidate.

Reuters

Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe to face low-key lawmaker in tight race for president

Sri Lanka's main opposition leader withdrew from the presidential race on Tuesday and promised support to a low-profile politician from the ruling party who will take on acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe in a tight contest.

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The Independent UK

Sri Lanka's political turmoil sows worries for recovery

Bankruptcy has forced Sri Lanka's government to a near standstill

The Hindu

A revolt that could turn into a revolution

Without a new social contract, there could be unrestrained conflict with the working people in Sri Lanka

The Conversation

Behind the crisis in Sri Lanka – how political and economic mismanagement combined to plunge nation into turmoil

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa formally resigned on July 15, 2022, having earlier fled the country amid widespread protests in the Southern Asian nation.

The Hindu

Chandimal helps Sri Lanka take command against Pakistan

Dinesh Chandimal’s unbeaten 86 has put Sri Lanka in a commanding position in the first test against Pakistan

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The Hindu

Asia Cup ‘likely’ to be shifted to UAE: SLC secretary Mohan de Silva

Asia Cup is “likely” to be moved out of Sri Lanka in the wake of political unrest in the island nation

The Guardian - UK

Ranil Wickremesinghe: wily fox who is Sri Lanka’s new president

Profile: Six-time PM may be unacceptable to many of the same protesters who forced out predecessor

Reuters

Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe says Rajapaksa government covered up facts - CNN

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has told broadcaster CNN that Gotabaya Rajapaksa's government was "covering up facts", while adding that he aimed to stabilize the island nation's devastated economy by the end of 2023.

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1101: Monsoon session, GST rates and Zubair's plea

Anwiti Singh brings you the news from Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Sri Lanka.

Al Jazeera

‘Supreme power of people’: Sri Lanka marks 100 days of protests

As protest movement over island’s worst-ever economic crisis reaches a milestone, people say struggle is not yet over.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka acting president declares emergency amid protests

Sri Lanka’s acting president has declared a state of emergency giving him broad authority amid growing protests demanding his resignation two days before the country’s lawmakers are set to elect a new president

Dynamite News

International: Emergency imposed in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a State of Emergency across the island nation from Monday. Full story on Dynamite News:

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