‘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
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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
Sri Lanka rations electricity as dollar crisis worsens
(AFP)- Sri Lanka imposed electricity rationing Friday with the main power utility unable to buy fuel oil for its powerContinue Reading
Sri Lanka batsman Rajapaksa(30) quits ahead of Zimbabwe series
Sri Lankan top-order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa quit international cricket Wednesday just days before the start of a one-day international seriesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-Qatar initiates bilaterally beneficial agreement
A bilaterally beneficial arrangement was initiated between two Central Banks of Sri Lanka and Qatar. The Central Bank of SriContinue Reading
