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Sri Lanka’s economy has ‘collapsed,’ prime minister says

Sri Lanka’s economy has “completely collapsed” and an agreement with the International Monetary Fund is the only path to revival, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told the parliament on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

India women eye fresh start against Sri Lanka in 1st T20

The Indian team, for the first time, will be without the legendary Mithali Raj, who hung up her boots earlier this month after an illustrious 23-year-old career

The Hindu

India women eye fresh start against Sri Lanka in first T20I

DAMBULLA: The Indian women's cricket team will be eyeing a fresh start under new all-format skipper Harmanpreet Kaur against Sri Lanka in the first T20 International of the three-match series, starting on Thursday.

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Sri Lanka PM says economy 'has collapsed,' unable to buy oil

Sri Lanka’s prime minister says its debt-laden economy has “collapsed" after months of shortages of food, fuel and electricity

The Independent UK

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka plans donor conference with China, India and Japan

Sri Lanka will hold a donor conference with China, India and Japan as it seeks overseas assistance to find a way out of its worst economic crisis in decades, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on Wednesday.

Reuters

New Ambassadors, Shura Council Member Sworn in Before King Salman

Several new Saudi ambassadors and a member of the Shura council were sworn in before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday. The ceremony was held at the al-Salam palace in Jeddah. The new ambassadors include the Kingdom’s envoys to China, Nepal, Peru, Georgia, Sri…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sri Lanka's crisis cripples once burgeoning middle class

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis, the worst in its history, has completely recast the lives of the country’s once galloping middle class

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Australia funds GPS trackers on Sri Lankan fishing boats, partially to deter people smugglers

New home affairs minister emphasises Australia maintains hardline Operation Sovereign Borders policy despite change in government

The Guardian - AU

‘We want justice, not fuel’: Sri Lanka’s Tamils on north-south divide

In the middle of a crippling economic crisis, demonstrating is a luxury the country’s Tamil minority cannot afford

The Guardian - UK

As global food crisis looms, Sri Lanka offers a cautionary tale

Sri Lanka’s government finally began bailout talks with IMF officials this week after a crippling delay exacerbated a longstanding economic crisis. But as food prices soar amid an impending global food shortage sparked by the Ukraine conflict, Sri Lankans are paying a heavy price for the government’s mismanagement, nepotism and…

France 24

Sri Lanka vs Australia ODI series | Sri Lanka wins last ball thriller; takes 3-1 lead over Australia

It was the first time Sri Lanka had beaten Australia in a five-match series. The fifth ODI is on Friday.

The Hindu

Australia spun out of Sri Lanka ODI series

David Warner can see the upside to Australia being spun out of their one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying it has made them better ready for the Tests.

AAP

Boland shines in final Australia A game

Scott Boland has taken four wickets in a red-ball match for Australia A against Sri Lanka A, showing selectors he is ready for the Tests if called upon.

AAP

Sri Lanka cabinet moves to clip President Rajapaksa’s powers

Cabinet approves amendment to the constitution in a move to appease protesters calling for Gotabaya Rajapaksa to quit.

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Australia bowl first without Starc, Smith

Australia have won the toss and will bowl first against a Sri Lanka side featuring five spinners, as both Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith miss the must-win ODI.

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2009: World Twenty20 delight for Pakistan at Lord’s

Sri Lanka were defeated by eight wickets in London 13 years ago.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka announce 19-member squad for white-ball series against Indian women’s cricket team

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu will lead both the squads, which include vital players like Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva, Oshadi Ranasinghe and Inoka Ranaweera

The Independent UK

Sri Lankan students demand government resign over crisis

Thousands of students from state universities have marched in Sri Lanka’s capital to demand the president and prime minister resign over an economic crisis that has caused severe shortages of essential supplies and disrupted people’s livelihoods and education

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Sri Lanka name 19-member women's squad for white-ball series against India

DAMBULLA: Sri Lanka on Monday announced a 19-member women's squad for the white-ball series, comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is, against India starting from June 23.

The Independent UK

If you don’t know how to use curry leaves, try making this Sri Lankan dal

There’s nothing quite like curry leaves, says Zinara Rathnayake

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2022

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The Conversation

Albanese government mobilises diplomacy and aid in effort to counter Sri Lanka people smugglers

The Albanese government has launched a concerted effort to nip in the bud a threatened resumption of the people smuggling trade, with a visit by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil to Sri Lanka and a $50 million aid package for that economically-beleaguered country.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Home Secretary reviews law and order in view of bandh call over Agnipath; Rahul not scared of arrest in ED case, says Congress, and more

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Reuters

IMF holds talks in Sri Lanka as cabinet moves to cut president's powers

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team began bailout talks in Sri Lanka on Monday, as the country's cabinet cleared a constitutional amendment to dilute presidential powers that could assuage protesters amid rising tensions.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka chases down 292 to take series lead vs Australia

The hosts reached their daunting target of 292 to win with nine balls to spare in Colombo and took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series

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