There was optimism at the spring meetings of the I.M.F. and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.
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Your Wednesday Briefing: China, Japan Divided on Ukraine
Also, an I.M.F. loan to Sri Lanka and the Japan-U.S. final in the World Baseball Classic.
Your Wednesday Briefing: China Rebounds
Also, Russia’s resilient economy and Sri Lanka’s enduring struggle.
Sri Lanka Is Calm Again. That Doesn’t Mean Things Are Any Better.
After an economic collapse and political upheaval, Sri Lankans have become resigned to leaner meals and reduced horizons.
Sri Lanka’s Former President Ordered to Pay Compensation Over 2019 Bombings
A Supreme Court ruling denounced former President Maithripala Sirisena and some of his top officials for what it called “reckless failure” to prevent the attacks, which killed more than 200 people.
Even as Iranians Rise Up, Protests Worldwide Are Failing at Record Rates
Mass protests, once a grave threat to even the fiercest autocrat, have plummeted in effectiveness, a study shows. Factors appear to include polarization, social media and rising nationalist attitudes.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Putin and Xi Prepare to Meet
Plus a kangaroo killed a man in Australia and “Squid Game” made history at the Emmy Awards.
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa Returns Home, Just Weeks After Being Ousted
Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s fall from grace had seemed to end a powerful dynasty, but his arrival in the country’s capital, Colombo, shows how deeply entrenched his family is.
Debt-Stricken Sri Lanka Reaches Initial Deal for I.M.F. Bailout
The package includes nearly $3 billion in loans for an island nation that ousted its president amid a devastating economic crisis.
Chinese Military Ship Docks in Sri Lanka Despite India’s Concerns
The arrival of the surveillance vessel has aggravated tensions as the two Asian giants compete for influence in the region.