Sri Lanka President Defends IMF Bailout In Campaign Launch
(AFP)-Sri Lanka had no option but to agree to an International Monetary Fund bailout that required tough austerity measures, PresidentContinue Reading
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Maldives police probe alleged bid to topple government
(AFP)-Police in the Maldives are investigating an alleged attempt to topple President Mohamed Muizzu by stirring anger over the IndianContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake a strong contender for president with his alliance’s focus on working class
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A political alliance centered on the working class has emerged as a strong contender in SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Marxists JVP eye selective foreign capital if win presidency
(AFP)-Sri Lanka’s main Marxist leader and a key presidential hopeful in elections next month pledged on Monday to selectively welcomeContinue Reading
Bangladesh revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina
(AFP)-Bangladesh’s interim government revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted premier Sheikh Hasina on Thursday, after she fled a student-led uprisingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host New Zealand Test during presidential vote
COLOMBO (AFP)- Sri Lanka will host New Zealand for a two-match Test series during next month’s presidential election, its cricketContinue Reading
Cricket-Sri Lanka’s Rathnayake to make test debut in Manchester
(Reuters & BBC) – Right-arm medium-fast bowler Milan Rathnayake will make his test debut when Sri Lanka face England inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Defends Diplomat Fined For Exploitation In Australia
(AFP)-Sri Lanka’s government has defended a top diplomat ordered by an Australian court to pay over $360,000 in back wagesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President Faces Tough Challengers In Elections
(AFP)-Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces 38 challengers in polls next month, the election commission said after nominations closed Thursday,Continue Reading
39 Sri Lanka presidential candidates submit election nominations
COLOMBO, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Thirty-nine candidates for Sri Lanka’s presidential election submitted nominations on Thursday as the Indian OceanContinue Reading
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