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The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

At the all party meet on Sri Lanka’s situation, Vaiko stresses need to provide autonomy to Tamils

He blames excess spending towards army as reason for the nation’s current economic crisis

The Hindu

A hint of stability: On Sri Lanka’s new dispensation

With a new government in Sri Lanka, India must review its options in extending more help

The Hindu

Daily Dose Ep 1103: Zubair granted bail in UP FIRs, Sri Lanka appoints new president

Tanishka Sodhi brings you the news from the Supreme Court, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, the Parliament, and Sri Lanka.

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Not in a position to host Asia Cup T20, Sri Lanka Cricket tells Asian Cricket Council

KARACHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday informed the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) that the board will not be in a position to host the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup T20 because of the economic and political crisis in the country.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka picks ex-leader’s ally as president, risking fury

Ranil Wickremesinghe was voted in as Sri Lanka’s president backed by a majority of lawmakers from ousted leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s party, a development that could reignite street protests in the bankrupt nation and scuttle bailout talks with the International Monetary Fund.

Tribune News Service

New Sri Lankan president divisive choice for fixing crisis

Sri Lanka's prime minister has been elected president by lawmakers who opted for a seasoned, veteran leader to lead the country out of economic collapse

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka: new dawn for a country on the brink?

A controversial new president has been elected as the beleaguered country battles financial devastation and unrest. Kumanan Kanapathippillai reports from Colombo

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Unpopular Sri Lankan PM Elected President; Risks New Turmoil

Sri Lanka's unpopular prime minister was elected president Wednesday, in a secret parliamentary ballot that risked reigniting turmoil among a public outraged by the South Asian nation's economic collapse. Sri Lankans have taken to the street for months to demand their president and his prime minister step down as the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Abdullah Shafique steers Pakistan to win over Sri Lanka in first test

The first test finished not long after Sri Lankan lawmakers chose six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president

The Hindu

Lamprais with a past: on Cynthia Shanmugalingam’s debut cookbook, Rambutan

As she opens the first Sri Lankan restaurant Rambutan, in London’s Borough Market, Cynthia Shanmugalingam releases her debut cookbook, the story of lost homeland woven together with her family’s culinary gems

The Hindu

Protesters sombre after Wickremesinghe's win in Sri Lanka, but some vow to fight on

Sri Lanka's imposing presidential secretariat which was stormed by a sea of protesters in early July, forcing out then incumbent Gotabaya Rajapaksa, was almost deserted on Wednesday as his replacement was voted in.

Reuters

Ranil Wickremesinghe elected crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s new president

Legislators tap six-time PM as president, defying risk of more protests by people angry over deepening economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

Europe’s heat apocalypse / Sri Lanka’s protests: Inside the 22 July Guardian Weekly

Wildfires and record temperatures. Plus: Change in Colombo?

The Guardian - UK

Quotes: Sri Lanka's parliament picks Wickremesinghe as new president

Sri Lanka's acting president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, won a vote in parliament on Wednesday to be the next president until 2024, taking over from former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa who resigned after fleeing the country last week.

Reuters

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Six-time PM Wickrazemesinghe wins Sri Lanka presidency

Sri Lanka's six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was on Wednesday overwhelmingly elected as president to replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the crisis-wracked country and resigned last week.

WEKU

Lawmakers in troubled Sri Lanka choose a new president to replace the ousted leader

In a vote that risks reigniting political turmoil in the South Asian island nation, six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was chosen to succeed the ousted leader who fled the country.

Reuters

Wickremesinghe, a wily political survivor, elected Sri Lanka's president

Ranil Wickremesinghe, a lawyer who served as Sri Lanka's prime minister a record six times, has finally made it to the top job, securing the presidency after winning a parliamentary vote on Wednesday despite fierce public opposition to his candidacy.

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka president vote: Ranil Wickremesinghe wins amid protests

MPs pick ex-PM seen as close to ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a move likely to frustrate protesters

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Reuters

Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe voted in as next president

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be the country's next president until 2024, a parliament vote count showed on Wednesday.

France 24

Sri Lankan parliament elects six-time PM Wickremesinghe as new president

Sri Lanka's parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president to replace Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the crisis-wracked country and resigned last week.

Evening Standard

Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe voted in as next president despite protesters calling for him to quit

Sri Lanka’s acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been voted in as next president on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Indian official assaulted in Sri Lanka

High Commission urges citizens to make movements safely.

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka Parliament to choose president to lead past crisis

Sri Lanka's Parliament will vote by secret ballot Wednesday for a new president to lead the country out of a deep political, economic and humanitarian crisis

The Times of India

Lessons of fiscal prudence, not having culture of freebies to be drawn: Jaishankar at all-party meet on Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: The government told an all-party meeting on Tuesday that India is naturally worried over the Sri Lankan crisis and there are "very strong" lessons of fiscal prudence, responsible governance and not having "a culture of freebies" to be drawn from it.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | China steps up LAC air drills as talks stall; Sri Lankan Parliament to directly elect President today, and more

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