Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka’s New President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Vows “Clean” Politics Amid Economic Recovery Efforts

Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the nation’s president, promising to lead the country towards a future of “clean” politics and economic rejuvenation. The left-leaning leader, popularly known as AKD, took office on Saturday with a bold...
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Marxist-Leaning Leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Takes Early Lead in Presidential Race Amid Economic Uncertainty

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a Marxist-leaning politician, has surged ahead in the early results of Sri Lanka's presidential election, positioning himself as the frontrunner to lead the country at a critical juncture in its post-crisis recovery. According to data released by...
Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024

Sri Lankan Presidential Election Concludes with No Violence: Test of Economic Recovery and Political Stability

The island nation of Sri Lanka, reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades, held its first presidential election since the meltdown of 2022, with the eyes of the world firmly fixed on the outcome. Reports from all 22 electoral...
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election: A Referendum on IMF-Backed Austerity Amidst Ongoing Economic Turmoil

On Saturday, Sri Lanka will head to the polls to elect its next president in what is widely seen as a referendum on the government's response to the island nation’s unprecedented economic crisis. The vote comes at a time when...
Imran Khan

Imran Khan’s Jail Treatment Exposes Deep Flaws in Pakistan’s Justice System

In recent weeks, the treatment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his incarceration has become a contentious issue in Pakistan, stirring public debate and raising critical questions about the fairness and integrity of the country’s justice system. Amidst a...
Sheikh Hasina

Murder Case Against Sheikh Hasina and Top Officials Over Killing During Student Protests

A resident of Dhaka has filed a high-profile murder case against former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, two of her cabinet ministers, and four senior police officials, accusing them of involvement in the killing of a grocer during last month's...
Bangladesh Protest

Turmoil in Bangladesh: Potentially Broad-Based Movement Against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Calm has returned to Bangladesh after 20 days of unprecedented turmoil, but the nation remains on edge. On Saturday, media reports confirmed the tragic loss of 209 lives during the chaos. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina revealed that 3,800 vehicles, 29...
Internet Firewall Pakistan

Pakistan Implements Controversial Internet Firewall Amid Cybersecurity Concerns and Free Speech Debate

Pakistan’s minister for information technology and telecommunication confirmed Friday that the government is in the process of implementing an internet firewall, which she described as a necessary upgrade for cybersecurity. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the state minister and currently the top...
Bangladesh Protest

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court Scraps Most Government Job Quotas After Deadly Protests

In a landmark decision on Sunday, Bangladesh’s Supreme Court significantly reduced the government job quotas, capping them at 7%. This ruling came after two weeks of nationwide student-led protests that resulted in the deaths of 139 individuals and injuries to...
Bangladesh Protest

Bangladesh’s Top Court Reduces Divisive Job Quota Amid Unrest

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Sunday curtailed a controversial quota system for government jobs, a decision that follows days of nationwide unrest and a death toll reaching 136. The South Asian nation, with a population of 170 million, remains in a...
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