Party of Sri Lanka’s new Marxist-leaning president wins two-thirds majority in parliament
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power Party won at least 123 of the 225 seats in parliament, according to ...
Sri Lanka's leftist National People's Party coaltion sweeps to power in parliamentary election
The National People's Power alliance of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake swept to power after a snap ...
Sri Lanka's new Marxist leader wins huge majority
The left-leaning coalition of newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake won 159 of the legislature's 225 ...
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Sri Lanka’s Elections Pay Off for Dissanayake
After parliamentary elections, Sri Lanka’s new president now has a commanding majority to pass his reform agenda.
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Sri Lanka will vote in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to secure a majority in parliament to back his policies in the island nation struggling ...
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Sri Lanka police arrest three people after threat to Israelis at popular tourist spots
Israel’s national security council has also called on Israelis to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat. Sri Lanka, famed for its pristine beaches ...
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3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists
By Claire Moses The police in Sri Lanka have arrested three people over possible threats against tourists, specifically targeting visitors from Israel, Sri Lankan officials said on Thursday.
Marxist-Leaning Party Wins Two-Thirds Majority in Sri Lanka's Parliament
Sri Lanka defaulted on $50 billion in external debt in 2022, pushing the populace towards an alternative candidate.