More cunning than the ‘old fox’: Sri Lanka’s Acting President
Acting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is one of the favorites to take the country’s reins long term on Wednesday,Continue Reading
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Sri Lanka’s political turmoil sows worries for recovery
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A day after Sri Lanka’s president fled, Mohamed Ishad waited outside an immigration office nearContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s acting President tells CNN previous government was ‘covering up facts’ about financial crisis
Colombo, Sri Lanka (CNN)-Sri Lanka’s acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the country’s previous administration was “covering up facts” about its cripplingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka begins choosing leader to replace ex-President
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lankan lawmakers met Saturday to begin choosing a new leader to serve the rest of theContinue Reading
WATCH- Sri Lanka’s opposition leader seeking the Presidency sees tough work ahead
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s opposition leader, who is seeking the presidency next week, vowed Friday to “listenContinue Reading
Sri Lankan president hands in resignation after fleeing to Singapore, Crowds celebrate in Colombo, defy curfew
Summary Crowds celebrate in Colombo, defy curfew Rajapaksa flies to Singapore from Maldives Protesters hand back president, premier’s residences PresidentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Situation Report 1400H: President leaves Maldives, protesters leave offices while gov announces curfew in Colombo & suburbs
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the Maldives on Thursday after fleeing his ownContinue Reading
#BREAKING Sri Lanka’s embattled leader leaves Maldives on Saudi plane
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left Maldives after fleeing his own country amidContinue Reading
Sri Lanka awaits President’s resignation after flight to Maldives
COLOMBO, July 14 (Reuters) – Sri Lankans waited for the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday, a day afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after President flees
COLOMBO- Crisis-hit Sri Lanka declared a nationwide state of emergency on Wednesday (Jul 13), hours after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country,Continue Reading
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