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Glenn Maxwell knocks unbeaten 80 as Australia defeat Sri Lanka

Captain Aaron Finch and Steve Smith got the visitors off to a strong start as they chased a target later revised to 282 from 44 overs.

The Independent UK

Lazard, Clifford Chance reach Sri Lanka to advise on debt restructure - PM

Representatives from heavyweight financial and legal advisers Lazard and Clifford Chance arrived in Sri Lanka to kick off the restructuring of over $12 billion in debt, the island nation's prime minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

We tracked India’s top business papers over 5 days. Modi-Adani controversy barely figured

India’s Adani’s group, its proximity to prime minister Narendra Modi, and its influence over the Sri Lanka government has been at the centre of a political controversy unfolding in Sri Lanka over the last five days.

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Blinken assures Sri Lanka of support to promote American investments once IMF negotiations are over

COLOMBO: US secretary of state Antony Blinken has assured crisis-hit Sri Lanka of support to promote American investments in the country after the completion of IMF negotiations, as he spoke with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss the island nation's current economic and political challenges.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka gives public workers extra day off to grow food

Sri Lanka has approved a four-day work week for public sector workers to help them cope with a chronic fuel shortage and encourage them to grow food, the government said on Tuesday, as it struggles with its worst financial crisis in decades.

Reuters

Sri Lanka is on the verge of 'humanitarian emergency', with hundreds boarding boats set for Australia

More than 300 Sri Lankans have tried to get to Australia in the past few weeks as the country's economic crisis has worsened, with people smugglers claiming those on board will be allowed into the country under the new Labor government.

ABC News

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Child refugee survived harrowing journey across 20 countries to become UK bank manager

Nilany Vasantharasan has recounted her harrowing tale as a child refugee, to a bank manager with two degrees, as Priti Patel seeks to export refugees who seek a better life in this country

Daily Mirror

Foreign Office lifts Sri Lanka travel ban for Brits days after TUI cancelled holidays

After two months of intense protests and violent clashes on the streets, the UK’s Foreign Office has scrapped its warning against “all but essential travel” to Sri Lanka

Daily Mirror

Angelo Mathews, Pakistan's Tuba Hassan win ICC 'Player of Month' award

DUBAI (UAE): Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews and Pakistan's debutante spin sensation Tuba Hassan were on Monday voted the ICC's 'Player of the Month' for May in their respective categories.

The Times of India

Travel update after TUI cancels more flights and holidays

TUI holiday cancellations were extended but Government advice has now changed

Liverpool Echo

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pallekele

Follow all the action from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The Independent UK

TUI holiday cancellations continue following travel ban

The company said: "We will continue to monitor the situation and update customers"

Nottingham Post

Sri Lanka needs a currency board

The war in Ukraine has generated an economic tidal wave that is crashing over countries near and far. Among the more far-flung is Sri Lanka, half a world away from the battlefield, where surging food and fuel prices have supercharged a downward spiral that was already under way.

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Alert issued on likely smuggling of essentials to Sri Lanka

It says people in the neighbouring country are panicked by the worsening economic crisis and shortage of supplies

The Hindu

Watch | School girl from Sri Lanka’s north breaks cricketing barriers

A video featuring Kalaiyarasi Sadasivam, a cricket star from Sri Lanka’s former war zone.

The Hindu

Jaishankar to brief parliamentary panel on Sri Lanka on June 18

The committee includes former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, DMK MP Tiruchi Siva and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: Sri Lanka PM says he's open to Russian oil

Sri Lanka’s prime minister says he may be compelled to buy more oil from Russia as he hunts desperately for fuel to keep the country running

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Liverpool Echo

TUI cancels more holidays to country after 'loss of life'

Holidays to the destination on or before June 30 will be cancelled

The Hindu

A Sri Lankan cricket star rises from the Tamil heartland

Braving poverty, poor infrastructure and gender stereotyping, Sadasivam Kalaiyarasi scores a big win

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TUI announces more Sri Lanka flight cancellations after Foreign Office advice

The Foreign Office is warning Brits not to visit Sri Lanka unless it's absolutely necessary - TUI has now cancelled more flights to the country

Bangkok Post

Thailand beat Sri Lanka to set up showdown with Uzbekistan

Thailand beat Sri Lanka for their second win in the Asian Cup qualifying round in Uzbekistan on Saturday.

The Hindu

Restoration: On Sri Lanka’s return to parliamentary democracy

Sri Lanka will be well served by a return to parliamentary democracy

Liverpool Echo

TUI cancels more flights and holidays after government advice

TUI holiday cancellations have been extended as the Foreign Office continues to warn against travel to Sri Lanka

Glasgow Live

TUI cancels more holidays to Sri Lanka as Foreign Office lifts travel ban

Holiday provider TUI have extended their cancellations of all flights to Sri Lanka up until the end of June as the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) updated its travel guidance today, lifting the ban.

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