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
China Says Military Delegation Visited Maldives, Sri Lanka And Nepal
(AFP)-A Chinese military delegation recently visited the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal to discuss further cooperation in defence issues, BeijingContinue 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
India opens new naval base near Maldives amid tense ties and with eye on Beijing
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India on Wednesday opened a new naval base on its Indian Ocean island close to the Maldives,Continue 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
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