Sri Lanka’s rat fever cases have reached a decade-high in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, according to official data
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Australia will continue to support Bangladesh
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Four Afghan government negotiatiors return amid delay in Doha talks
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