Colombo : India’s Mohammed Siraj with teammates celebrate after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Charith Asalanka during the Asia Cup 2023 ODI Final cricket match at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Source: https://indiatribune.com/asia-cup-sirajs-deadly-six-wicket-haul-sets-up-indias-eighth-title-win/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asia-cup-sirajs-deadly-six-wicket-haul-sets-up-indias-eighth-title-win

Delegation level talks led by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe during the latter’s visit to New Delhi, India, July 20-21, 2023.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/08/india-sri-lanka-vision-document-old-wine-new-bottle/

He was moved from his temple home to Sri Lanka’s National Zoological Garden for preliminary treatment prior to his flight to Thailand and was seen to appear healthier.

Source: https://wtop.com/animals-pets/2023/07/thai-elephant-ailing-due-to-alleged-neglect-in-sri-lanka-returns-home-for-tender-loving-care/

In its readout, the U.S. Treasury Department said: “During their meeting, Secretary Yellen expressed support for Sri Lanka’s steps towards an IMF-supported program to advance economic reform and achieve a strong and durable recovery.”

Source: https://www.onlanka.com/news/sri-lanka-needs-institutional-changes-for-long-term-debt-sustainability-expert-says.html

Instead of geopolitical manoeuvring, all of Sri Lanka’s creditors must ensure debt cancellation sufficient to provide a way out of the current crisis,” the statement said.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/cancel-sri-lankas-debt-global-scholars-tell-creditors/article66353810.ece

In terms of restructuring, he said when Sri Lanka’s domestic debt is restructured, it is important to make sure that financial stability is safeguarded.

Source: https://www.onlanka.com/news/sri-lanka-can-be-on-path-to-prosperity-if-debt-sustainability-achieved-imf.html

“It is essential that Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring advances in a fair and transparent manner,” the Japanese premier observed.

Source: http://southasiajournal.net/why-is-japan-edging-closer-to-bangladesh-and-india-in-the-region/

It then asked for Sri Lanka’s support at the recent UN resolution against Russia, a resolution that revealed a split between the global north and the global south.

Source: https://groundviews.org/2023/03/12/the-geopolitics-of-a-bailout/

Sri Lanka’s economy is still in bad shape.

Source: http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2023/01/sri-lanka-and-imf-delusional-partners.html

Sri Lanka’s economy was ruined by a debt crisis and economic mismanagement by those at the top of society.

Source: https://socialistworker.co.uk/international/strikes-hit-sri-lanka-against-new-austerity-drive/

Sri Lanka’s foreign private creditors are considering swapping the country’s defaulted bonds for new securities where cash flow is linked to future economic growth.

Source: https://www.onlanka.com/news/sri-lanka-central-bank-chief-says-sovereign-lenders-yet-to-outline-debt-talks-plans.html

Sri Lanka’s nearest point to southern Asia is 18 miles and can be found in the northern Indian Ocean off the coast of India.

Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/447211/pacaf-welcomes-sri-lanka-air-force-airman-airman-talks

Sri Lanka’s players celebrated their famous win energetically at Newlands in Cape Town, and all ended up in a huddle on the field doing a team chant.

Source: https://jamaicainquirer.com/sri-lanka-surprise-south-africa-at-womens-t20-world-cup-loop-jamaica/

Sri Lanka’s proposed Online Safety Bill would be an assault on freedom of expression, opinion, and information, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) said.

Source: https://www.onlanka.com/news/international-commission-of-jurists-says-online-safety-bill-is-an-assault-on-freedoms.html

Sri Lanka’s rupee hit a mid-rate of 325 on Tuesday, appreciating 12 percent, analysts said, against the central bank-set spot rate of 337.67.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/389883/sri-lanka-expects-approval-of-2-9-b-imf-deal-after-china-support

The cuddlesome grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura) is Sri Lanka’s national animal but has become problematic to coconut planters who want the squirrel population brought under control.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/environment/as-crop-raiding-animals-reach-an-all-time-high-food-crisis-hit-sri-lanka-looks-for-solutions/

The right-armer conceded 16 runs in the penultimate over that took the game closer to Sri Lanka’s grasp than was expected.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-t20i-tip-off-xi-rahul-tripathi-to-debut-or-washington-sundar-samson-8362936/

This loss further jeopardises Sri Lanka’s quest for a direct qualification.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/1st-odi-sri-lankas-world-cup-chances-suffer-huge-blow-after-heavy-defeat-to-new-zealand/

To be more specific, as Bloomberg reported, it has “given assurances that it will support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring.”

Source: https://groundviews.org/2023/03/12/the-geopolitics-of-a-bailout/

While the Japanese Finance Minister made the request, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman in response had reiterated the extension on Sri Lanka’s debt service.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/china-playing-geo-politics-and-monkey-business/