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Sri Lanka migrant worker remittances top $ 5 b mark in first 11 months
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Israel losing global support over Gaza bombing, Biden says
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IMF wants SL to finalize deals with creditors ahead second review in June
Sri Lanka needs to enter into agreements with its official and private creditors before the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which is expected to be concluded by the end of the first half of next year, IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer said.
Sri Lanka to reach solar power purchase deal with Australian firm
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Air Arabia launches direct flights to Sri Lanka from Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier last week launched a new route connecting Abu Dhabi and Colombo.
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Supreme Court asked to decide if Trump can be prosecuted
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Govt. to lift ban on Palm Oil cultivation imposed by Gota
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