Explainer-Sri Lanka on the edge as debt burden mounts
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka is facing its most serious financial crisis in years,Continue Reading
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Sri Lanka to hold talks with Indian Oil to tide over energy crisis
Sri Lanka is grappling with a shortage of almost all essentials due to the lack of foreign exchange to payContinue Reading
3 killed in suspected Houthi drone attack in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE – A suspected Houthi drone attack near Abu Dhabi airport killed at least three people and sparkedContinue Reading
‘We are fasting as if it’s Ramadan’: Sri Lanka on the brink of bankruptcy; millions bear the brunt
The country has an outstanding debt of $7 billion to be repaid in 2022 Fathima Aroos looks across her twoContinue Reading
Tonga tsunami warning as volcano erupts at sea
The Pacific nation of Tonga issued a tsunami warning on Saturday after an undersea volcano erupted. Video posted to socialContinue Reading
Plastic waste in an open landfill is killing hungry elephants in Sri Lanka
(AP)- Conservationists and veterinarians are warning that plastic waste in an open landfill in eastern Sri Lanka is killing elephantsContinue Reading
Australia Immigration Minister Alex Hawke cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa ahead of Australian Open
Australia Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has used his ministerial powers to personally cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa, after the world numberContinue Reading
Central bank chief says Sri Lanka will meet all debt repayments while rebuilding Forex reserves as country suffers another ratings downgrade.
COLOMBO -Sri Lanka’s government will meet all 2022 debt repayments and work on a more comprehensive plan to address dwindlingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Seeks Chinese Debt Restructuring Amid Crisis
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP/Reuters) — The president of debt-ridden Sri Lanka on Sunday asked China for the restructuring of itsContinue Reading
China foreign minister in Sri Lanka to discuss Belt and Road
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was in Sri Lanka on Sunday seeking to advance China’sContinue Reading
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