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Sri Lanka's new leader dissolves parliament, calls for election to solidify mandate

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved Sri Lanka's parliament and called for an election on 14 November. The country's new leader, fresh off a weekend presidential victory, hopes this election will consolidate his power.

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Sri Lanka's New President Dissolves Parliament, Calls For Elections

Sri Lanka's president dissolves Parliament, calls for elections on November 14, marking a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape.

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Sri Lanka’s new leftist president marks departure from political family rule

Sri Lanka has sworn in 55-year-old leftist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new president. There was no clear winner after the first round of votes from Saturday’s election had been counted. But Dissanayake, who is commonly known by his initials AKD, emerged victorious after a count of the second-choice…

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Sri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset: What nation’s new Marxist-leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans

Sri Lankans voted for a new direction in leadership on Sept. 22, 2024, electing a leftist anti-poverty campaigner as president of the South Asian nation.

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Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next?

From an IMF deal he wants to renegotiate to parliamentary elections, president-elect faces key challenges.

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As President Of Sri Lanka

Anura Kumara Dissanayake becomes Sri Lanka's president, focusing on economic recovery and stability amidst challenges.

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake: who is Sri Lanka’s new leftist president?

JVP leader has positioned himself as opposite to political elites but not all have greeted his win with optimism

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Marxist Anura Dissanayake Wins Sri Lanka's Presidential Election

Anura Dissanayake's victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election brings hope for change and economic recovery, but concerns remain about his stance on mino...

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka’s next president

Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and aims to meet people’s hopes.

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Prabath Jayasuriya leads Sri Lanka to victory over New Zealand in first Test

NEW DELHI: Prabath Jayasuriya claimed five wickets, guiding Sri Lanka to a 63-run win against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.

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Marxist-Leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake Elected Sri Lanka's President

Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected as Sri Lanka's new president, promising change and facing economic challenges ahead.

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Sri Lankan Leftist Leader To Take Office After Landslide Election Win

Sri Lanka's leftist president-elect will be sworn into office Monday after simmering public anger over the island nation's unprecedented economic crisis propelled him to a landslide poll win.

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Marxist Anura Dissanayake Claims Victory In Sri Lanka Election

Marxist Anura Dissanayake's unexpected victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election raises hopes and concerns for the country's future.

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From Bullets To Ballots: Sri Lanka's Comrade President-elect

Sri Lanka's Marxist president-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayaka hails from a party behind two deadly insurrections, counts Che Guevara among his heroes and will now helm a country limping back from economic ruin.

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Sri Lanka elects Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy

Anura Kumara Dissanayake picked to fight corruption and bolster fragile economy after worst financial crisis in decades.

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New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra stands between Sri Lanka and victory in Galle Test

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka remains on track for victory against New Zealand in the opening Test in Galle, despite a determined effort by Rachin Ravindra who remains unbeaten on 91.

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Sri Lanka election results: Second count to decide presidential winner

Marxist-leaning politician Dissanayake leads as second round of counting under way to decide the presidential winner.

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Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake Leads In Sri Lanka Election

Sri Lanka's presidential election sees Anura Kumara Dissanayake leading but short of majority, crucial for economic recovery.

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Marxist Leader Set To Become Sri Lanka's Next President

A previously fringe Marxist politician was on course Sunday to become Sri Lanka's next leader after a presidential vote coloured by discontent over the island nation's response to an unprecedented financial crisis.

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Marxist-leaning Dissanayaka becomes Sri Lanka's next president

Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake defeated opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe to become Sri Lanka’s next president on Sunday, according to the country's election commission.

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Sri Lanka's exodus of caregivers sends healthcare system into freefall

In 2022, Sri Lanka faced an unprecedented economic crisis that brought the country to a standstill. The once-strong healthcare system was on the brink of collapse, with patients facing a lack of medicines, equipment and power shortages. Providing consistent care became nearly impossible, and wages failed to keep pace with…

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Sri Lanka Presidential Election: Economic Recovery At Stake

Learn about Sri Lanka's presidential election focusing on economic recovery, debt restructuring, and leadership amid crisis.

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Polls close in Sri Lanka's first election since economic collapse

Sri Lankans voted on Saturday in the country's first presidential election since its economic collapse, with the unpopular IMF austerity plan at the forefront of voters' minds. President Ranil Wickremesinghe faces tough opposition as his economic reforms, though stabilising the nation, have caused widespread hardship, fuelling support for candidates advocating…

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Karunaratne, Chandimal fire as Sri Lanka take control of first New Zealand Test

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka positioned themselves strongly, ending at 237-4 at stumps against New Zealand on the third day of the opening Test in Galle.

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Sri Lanka election 2024: Who could be the next president, what’s at stake?

Economic issues top the agenda as the island country of 22 million goes to the polls to elect its 10th president.

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