The Independent on MSN1d
Sri Lanka president’s party headed for landslide in snap elections
Mr Dissanayake, who ascended to the presidency in September, called for the election shortly after his win, aiming to ...
The Straits Times1d
Sri Lanka votes for new Parliament as economic recovery hangs in balance
COLOMBO - Sri Lanka began voting in a snap election on Nov 14 which will determine if the island nation wants to empower ...
Reuters2d
How Sri Lanka elects its new parliament
COLOMBO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka will vote in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura ...
scmp.com2d
Sri Lanka’s election sees surge in female candidates, but can it break patriarchal norms?
A notable number of women are contesting Sri Lanka’s general elections on Thursday, signalling a potential shift in the ...
The Straits Times2d
Sri Lanka’s first transgender candidate hopes to break political, social barriers
COLOMBO - Ms Chanu Nimesha is contesting Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election on Nov 7 as the first openly transgender ...
The Diplomat4d
What Underlies China’s Rise in South Asia?
China’s efforts to contain India may be less important than smaller countries’ desire to counterbalance Indian influence.