A world apart, Lebanon and Sri Lanka share economic collapse bedeviled by-corruption, patronage, nepotism and incompetence.
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon and Sri Lanka may be a world apart, but they share a history of political turmoilContinue Reading
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Afghanistan: At least 920 killed after 6.1 magnitude earthquake
At least 920 people have been killed and hundreds more injured after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in southeastern Afghanistan, officialsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka PM says economy ‘has collapsed,’ unable to buy oil
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s prime minister says its debt-laden economy has “collapsed” after months of shortages ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sued by US bondholder over default
Sri Lanka was sued in the US by a private bondholder after it defaulted on its debt for the firstContinue Reading
SLvAus 4th ODI: Sri Lanka pick four spinners eyeing rare series win
Sri Lanka have named Wanindu Hasaranga after missing out the second ODI due to injury. He comes in for DushmanthaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to introduce 2-week work from home program
Sri Lanka government has moved to introduce a two-week work from home WFH program from Monday June 20 for theContinue Reading
UK gov’t approves extradition of Assange; appeal possible
LONDON (AP) — The British government has ordered the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka should have gone to IMF sooner, says central bank governor
Sri Lanka could have avoided its current economic turmoil if it had gone to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka announces day off as fuel runs out, no new supplies
Sri Lanka: The government declared Friday a holiday for public offices and schools to curtail vehicular movement, leaving many roadsContinue Reading
Qatar Airways profits soar despite pandemic backdrop
Qatar Airways Group reported a record net profit of $ 1.54 billion for the 2021-22 financial year as it claimed anContinue Reading
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