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Maldives President Muizzu meets Rijiju, 'formally requests' India to withd
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday met Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju and "formally requested" the Indian government to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives
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Sri Lankan Supreme Court finds Rajapaksa brothers responsible for economic
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a landmark ruling, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the Rajapaksa brothers and other senior officials were responsible for the massive economic crisis in the island nation, the Colombo Gazette reported.
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Australia offers Tuvalu residents special visa
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese signed a bilateral agreement with Tuvalu, on Friday aimed at countering China's influence in the Pacific and protecting the tiny island nation from climate change. China's influence in the Pacific has undoubtedly been growing in the past half-c
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"Never thought I would score these many runs and hundreds," says Virat Koh
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
India's next ICC Cricket World Cup match is against Sri Lanka at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on November 2. Virat loves playing against Sri Lanka, having smashed 10 centuries against them in ODIs, his highest against any country. As Virat continues to chase Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI
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Sri Lankan president arrives in Beijing to attend third Belt and Road Foru
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror recently reported that a multifaceted interplay of economic troubles, strategic dynamics, and regional influence is currently unfolding in Sri Lanka. This island nation grapples with mounting debt and is navigating China's growing presence and influence in the reg
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Wasim Akram offers weather update ahead from Colombo ahead of IND-PAK clas
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Ahead of the start of the Asia Cup Super Four clash between India and Pakistan at Colombo on the reserve day, there are some discouraging signs from the Island nation that have put the possibility of finishing the game under doubt.
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UN to provide over USD 300 million to Sri Lanka for development projects
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche congratulated the island nation for adopting the Anti-Corruption Act and the establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Office.
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India, New Zealand discuss possible launch of UPI in island nation
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
India and New Zealand are holding discussions on the possible introduction of the Unified Payment Interface system in the island nation to promote ease of doing business, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday.
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"Who's fourth seamer, do we need left-hander": Karthik suggests using Asia
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Asia Cup will start on August 30 and will be hosted jointly by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with the majority of matches in the island nation
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Israel formalises ties with south Pacific island country of Niue
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Israel last week established diplomatic ties with the South Pacific island nation of Niue.
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Looking for more destinations in India, says regional manager of Sri Lanka
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The regional manager of Sri Lankan Airlines for India, Bangladesh and Nepal, V Ravindran, on Friday said the island nation was recovering well from the economic crisis and the carrier was looking to add more destinations, especially in India.
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Four Australian crew members missing after military helicopter crash
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Four crew members are missing after an Australian military helicopter crashed into the ocean off the coast of Queensland, near Hamilton Island, during a major joint military drill with the US late Friday, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
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