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Sri Lanka crisis
Sri Lanka's debt repayments to be suspended until 2028
Security adviser says the country is in final talks with creditor nations
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China forges defense ties with India neighbors Maldives, Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka crisis
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Sri Lankans warn of legislative curbs on dissent as elections loom
Government cites public safety in pushing online regulation, terrorism laws
Sri Lanka crisis
China keeps Sri Lanka in debt grip, stalling IMF relief
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