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Sri Lanka Seeks $500 Million Chinese Loan in Yuan: A New Chapter in Debt, Diplomacy, and De-Dollarisation

Sub-headline: As Sri Lanka struggles with debt restructuring and IMF-backed reforms, Colombo turns to Beijing for a $500 million yuan-denominated...

CEAT Commits $170 Million to Sri Lanka: A Landmark Investment in the Tyre Industry

Sub-headline: India’s CEAT Ltd announces a record-breaking $170 million investment in Sri Lanka’s tyre manufacturing operations, promising to boost exports,...

Sri Lanka’s Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Granted Bail Amid Corruption Allegations and Protests

1. A Historic Arrest and Courtroom Drama In a landmark legal proceeding, former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe—who led the...

NZ Commits Nearly NZ$3 B to Revamp Helicopter and Long-Range Aircraft Fleet

According to the guardian news The New Zealand government unveiled a substantial NZ$3 billion defense modernization plan this week. The...

SkyCity Darts Masters in Auckland: Littler Claims Second World Series Title

Hot on the heels of his previous victory, Luke Littler struck again at the 2025 SkyCity New Zealand Darts Masters,...

Reserve Bank Slashes OCR to Three-Year Low Amid Growth Concerns

On August 20, 2025, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand announced a cut in its official cash rate by 25...

Medical Brain Drain Threatens Sri Lanka’s Healthcare Amid Political Turmoil

The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has issued a stark warning that Sri Lanka’s healthcare system is sliding toward collapse...

Sri Lanka Inks UK Final Debt Restructure Agreements

Sri Lanka has taken another significant step in its path toward economic recovery by signing final debt restructuring agreements with...

7. 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Drake Passage, Raises Climate Concerns

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the Drake Passage on August 22, 2025, located between South America and Antarctica. Striking at...

Sri Lanka’s Postal Strike Called Off After Breakthrough Agreement

COLOMBO – The nationwide postal strike that crippled services across Sri Lanka for several days has officially been called off,...

Wanindu Hasaranga Sidelined from Zimbabwe Tour, Raises Concerns Ahead of Asia Cup

COLOMBO – Sri Lanka's formidable leg-spin all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, has been officially ruled out of the upcoming two-match One-Day International...