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flag Sri Lanka’s energy crisis worsens as delayed coal shipments and poor-quality fuel threaten power stability, amid corruption allegations and a U.S. submarine incident.

flag Sri Lanka faces an escalating energy crisis as only 13 of 25 contracted coal shipments from Indian firm Trident Chemphar have arrived, with no deliveries in 10 days, risking power cuts from August. flag The Public Utilities Commission confirms substandard South African coal has severely reduced power plant output, caused equipment damage, and led to a Rs. flag 9 billion loss. flag Energy Minister Punya Sri Kumara Jayakody faces a corruption case over past contracts, while allegations of tender manipulation and political favoritism persist. flag Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is managing the aftermath of a U.S. submarine attack that sank an Iranian frigate, rescuing 32 sailors and hosting 219 crew members from the IRIS Bushehr, in accordance with international law.

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