Sri Lanka’s economy shrank 2.3% in 2023
COLOMBO (Reuters) — Sri Lanka’s economy shrank 2.3% in 2023, official data showed on Friday, as the island nation struggled to break outContinue Reading
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FIFA grants Qatar right to host next five editions of U-17 World Cup
The FIFA Council has confirmed that the FIFA U-17 World Cupwill be expanded to 48 teams and be held annuallyContinue Reading
First picture of Kate since surgery recalled by international picture agencies over ‘manipulation’ claims
Four of the world’s biggest news photo agencies have warned media outlets to not use the first official photo ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Reignite Timed-out Row After T20 Series Win Over Bangladesh
(AFP)-Sri Lanka have reignited the row over the 2023 World Cup timed-out dismissal of Angelo Mathews after celebrating their Twenty20Continue Reading
UPDATE -Newborn baby among 6 Sri Lankan slaughtered with ‘edged weapon’ as teen, 19, charged
Police have charged a 19-year-old with six counts of murder after five members of the same family were massacred inContinue Reading
Police in Canada investigating deaths of 6 people of Sri Lankan origin at a house in Ottawa, a suspect has arrested
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Police in Ottawa on Thursday were investigating a suspected multiple homicide following the deaths of twoContinue Reading
Sri Lanka ex-President claims ousted over China investments
(AFP)-Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa ended a long silence over his ouster Thursday by releasing a book claiming “geopoliticalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka committed to repaying debt within 2027-2042 schedule, president says
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka is committed to repaying its debt within the 2027-2042 schedule, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Sweetens Deal To Sell National Airline
(AFP)-Sri Lanka said Tuesday it would assume $510 million of debt to help find a buyer for its loss-making nationalContinue Reading
FIFA announces surprise new international tournament- Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan to host
The world football governing body have announced a brand-new international tournament that will begin at the end of March. AnnouncedContinue Reading
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