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China says Sri Lanka has given a strong rebuttal to the “Chinese debt trap” narrative. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said China welcomed Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Sabry’s rebuttal of the narrative of the so-called Chinese “debt trap” in Sri Lanka. Sabry has said that when Sri Lanka went to China in […]
- China defends loans offered to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China ready to work with other countries to support Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- China welcomes Sri Lankan foreign minister’s remarks on ‘Chinese debt trap’ (Category: Breaking News)
- China willing to help Sri Lanka deal with debt burden (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s inflation is expected to significantly cool in the coming months after peaking near 70% this year, and the nation may gradually relax a currency band as inflows improve, central bank governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said.The post Sri Lanka’s inflation expected to significantly cool in the coming months – CBSL Governor appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in ...
- Sri Lanka’s headline inflation may rise to 70% in coming months – Central Bank of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to introduce new central bank law, inflation target (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Says Inflation Nears Peak, Easing Pressure on Economy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief says Money printing has drastically reduced in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
China is extremely worried about the status of Confucius institutes operating out of British universities after Rishi Sunak took over as Prime Minister. Sunak had come hard on China in July while racing for the coveted post as he promised to ban all 30 Confucius Institutes in the UK if he came to power. The […]
- China to set up Confucius Centres, TV channel here (Category: Breaking News)
- China to establish new TV station in SriLanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Will UK’s new PM deliver justice for Tamils?’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Columbia reportedly failed to disclose $1 million from Chinese government (Category: USA, New York)
BY Lili Bayer At one end, China hawks like the U.S. are trying to converge NATO’s goals with their own desire to constrain Beijing. At the other are China softliners like Hungary who want to engage Beijing. Then there’s a vast and shifting middle: hawks that don’t want to overly antagonize Beijing; softliners that still […]
- NATO head Stoltenberg: EU needs the US to protect against China (Category: USA, New York)
- NATO head Stoltenberg: EU needs the US to protect against China (Category: USA, New York)
- NATO head Stoltenberg: EU needs the US to protect against China (Category: USA, New York)
- NATO head Stoltenberg: EU needs the US to protect against China (Category: USA, New York)
President Xi Jinping revives interaction with world leaders after securing his third term of power at the communist party’s 20th congress last month. He makes it apparent that in full control of power internally, he now wants to bolster China’s image in the world as its tensions rise with the West. Within days of the […]
- Pushpika through to the Top 20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Taiwan in the eye of worsening East-West tensions (Category: Breaking News)
- The Solomons-China deal is ringing alarm bells but the west is China’s main game, and Australia ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Pragmatism likely to be accented in foreign policy of Southern powers (Category: Breaking News)
Several countries have sought assistance from Bangladesh after the South Asian nation helped Sri Lanka with a currency swap, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said. “We have assisted Sri Lanka from our (forex) reserves. After that, I received requests from many countries,” she said. The Prime Minister said this while delivering her introductory speech at […]
- Hasina rules out possibility of Sri Lanka-like crisis in Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh considering sending potatoes to Sri Lanka during the crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- After Bangladesh assisted Sri Lanka with $200 million, many countries made similar requests – PM... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka-type agitation threat looms over Bangladesh victory month (Category: Breaking News)
By N Sathiya Moorthy Talking to newsmen in Colombo recently, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, CBK, said that the nation demanded a ‘radical system-change’ and voters much elect someone who can do it. In context, she referred to the hugely successful Aragalaya protests earlier in the year and pointed out how they were unprecedented and […]
- Sajith admits he wrote to GR on PM post (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota’s resignation and Ranil’s appointment gazetted (Category: Breaking News)
- Old Wine in Older Bottles (Category: Breaking News)
- What next after 22-A? (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday shared that after helping Sri Lanka with currency swap, many countries communicated with her to get the same kind of assistance from Bangladesh.The post After Bangladesh assisted Sri Lanka with $200 million, many countries made similar requests – PM Sheikh Hasina appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA N...
- Bangladesh approached for assistance after Sri Lanka deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistani warship heading to Colombo amidst row over Chinese research vessel (Category: Breaking News)
- After Bangladesh assisted Sri Lanka with $200mn, many countries made similar requests- PM Sheikh... (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh considering sending potatoes to Sri Lanka during the crisis (Category: Breaking News)
Iran is ready to fulfil the energy needs of India, said Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri who is visiting India as part of political consultations between the two countries. “Both countries enjoy different types of cooperation in the economic sphere. They are partners and complete each other — their economies are complementary. Iran enjoys […]
- Chabahar-Central Asia transit route to boost India-Iran cooperation: Raisi (Category: Breaking News)
- India hosts Iran’s deputy FM to push Eurasian link (Category: Breaking News)
- Amid rising tensions with US, China strengthening ties with Iran (Category: Breaking News)
- Will Modi’s soft power diplomacy be an antidote to Russia–Ukraine War? (Category: Breaking News)
SLPP MP Prof Channa Jayasumana yesterday said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should try to realise the task entrusted to him and must pave the way for an election.Addressing a public rally in Meerigama, Prof Jayasumana said that Wickremesinghe had been given the presidency for an interim period to stabilise the economy and political crisis. “He […]
- Channa Jayasumana resigns from ministerial portfolios (Category: Breaking News)
- Even when there was no dollar crisis, there was always a medicine shortage  Channa (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPP to take legal action against unfair removal of G.L Peiris (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. dismisses allegations concerning import of Rapid Antigen Test Kits (Category: Breaking News)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. Both leaders spoke on a wide range of issues pertaining to bilateral, regional and global matters. During the meeting, the Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, “Covid, trade difficulties have taken a toll on the global economy, and […]
- Will Modi’s soft power diplomacy be an antidote to Russia–Ukraine War? (Category: Breaking News)
- India ready to assist Sri Lanka secure IMF deal (Category: Breaking News)
- China refuses to condemn Russia’s Ukraine invasion during G20 deadlock (Category: Breaking News)
- France, US hail PM Modi’s advice to Putin over Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
The dramatic fuel shortages that accompanied mass protests in Sri Lanka earlier this year may have eased, but for millions of Sri Lankans the economic crisis is worse than ever, said a report by the Amnesty International. It said: This month, the United Nations renewed a humanitarian appeal, stating that 28 percent of the population faces […]
- Ankara donates consignment of urgently needed medical supplies to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Rights group: Sri Lankan Tamil women exposed to sexual violence, trafficking after war (Category: Breaking News)
- LTTE's global fronts still striving for world support: Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Special book exhibition to mark 75th independence commemoration (Category: Breaking News)
The United Kingdom through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing GBP 880,000 (USD 1,043,395) to strengthen the food and nutrition security of marginal fishers in Tangalle, Negombo, Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Puttalam, Chilaw, and Mannar. In light of World Fisheries Day (21 November) being celebrated this week, the British […]
- RFLP of FAO strengthens Chilaw fisher community (Category: Business)
- UK contributes £880,000 to help marginal fishers in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- UK provides £880,000 to help Sri Lankan fishing community (Category: Breaking News)
- FAO delivers 780.1 MT of urea for farmers in poverty stricken districts (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan says he could have created a situation like Sri Lanka, but he didn’t, says a news report published by the Indian Express.The IE report filed from Islamabad, said that Khan stated on Saturday his party was quitting the country’s regional and national assemblies, as he made his first public […]
- Pakistan’s Khan set to march on Islamabad to demand snap polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan s Imran Khan to resume protest after recovering from shooting (Category: Breaking News)
- Islamabad police attempts to arrest ex-PM Khan in Lahore (Category: Breaking News)
- Imran Khan injured in shooting (Category: Breaking News)
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