A fortnight later, when the votes were counted, Anura won a clear mandate, beating key challengers like Sajith Premadasa of ...

Sri Lanka's new president on Wednesday called for resuming discussions “immediately” over a $2.9 billion IMF bailout that ...

In a landmark victory that has reshaped the political landscape of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emerged triumphant in the nation’s 2024 presidential election, held on September 21.

Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a commanding lead in the presidential election, winning ...

Marxist politician Anura Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election over the weekend, dealing a blow to a political ...

Newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to enter negotiations with the IMF to advance the country’s $2.9 billion bailout programme. His administration aims to reduce high ...

By Veeragathy Thanabalasingham When Parliament elected Ranil Wickremesinghe as President two years ago, it was said that he was the ultima ...

Although in Sri Lanka the president is both head of the state and the government, thanks to the executive presidency system, ...

In Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as president today, becoming the country’s first leftist leader. He won ...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumes presidency of Sri Lanka, marking a shift from long-standing political dynasties. Facing the ...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist lawmaker, has emerged victorious in Sri Lanka's presidential election, according to the ...

New president Dissanayake takes oath Prime Minister Gunawardena resigns China, largest bilateral creditor, says it's willing ...