Anura Kumara Dissanayake offered his broad leftist coalition as the best hope for a different political culture, one not ruled by nepotism and corruption. Related Posts Fox News Politics: Raising the steaks Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign Read more Opinion…
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News Marxist Leads Presidential Vote as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people. Related Posts Cardinals’ Kyler Murray leads game-winning drive with ridiculous scramble to beat Falcons in first game back The Arizona Cardinals got exactly what they needed out of their franchise quarterback…
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News A Tight Race in Sri Lanka Two Years After Its President Fled
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News 4 Sri Lankan nationals arrested in India over suspected ties to ISIS
India’s anti-terror police have arrested four Sri Lankan nationals in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad for suspected links to the Islamic State, police said on Monday. The arrests were made late on Sunday at the city’s airport following a tip-off, said Vikas Sahay, the top police officer in Gujarat state where Ahmedabad is located….
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News 6 Sri Lanka fishermen rescued from ship hijacked by Somali pirates
The Seychelles’ defense forces and coast guard on Monday rescued six Sri Lankan fishermen whose vessel was hijacked by Somali pirates two days earlier, the Seychelles president’s office said. The Seychelles Defense Forces Special Forces and coast guard “led a successful operation to regain control of a Sri Lankan vessel hijacked by armed Somali pirates,”…
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News Sri Lanka fishing boat crew allegedly abducted by Somali pirates
Sri Lankan diplomats are in discussions with Somali authorities regarding the suspected abduction of a fishing vessel and its six crew members by Somali pirates. The abduction occurred east of Somalia, with no communication established with the abducted crew so far. Sri Lanka’s foreign ministry is actively working to secure the release of the fishermen….
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News US expresses concerns over Sri Lanka’s controversial internet regulation law
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The United States expressed concerns over Sri Lanka‘s online regulation bill Thursday, a day after it passed overwhelmingly in Parliament over protests by the media, opposition and rights activists. The Online Safety bill allows the government to set up a commission with a wide range of powers, including ordering people…
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News Sri Lanka lawmakers accused of stifling free speech in internet safety bill
Sri Lankan lawmakers are facing backlash on a controversial internet safety bill criticized for allegedly curbing freedom of speech. Public Security Minister Tiran Alles introduced the bill, claiming it addresses issues that threaten national security. Alles argued the laws are necessary, citing over 8,000 complaints filed last year about offenses like abuse, financial scams, harassment…
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