The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka

Stokes missed his side’s last three matches against Sri Lanka after tearing his hamstring.

Sri Lanka's new President dissolves Parliament, calls snap election to address economic challenges and promote gender diversity in government.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake's presidency in Sri Lanka faces challenges in balancing relations with India and China while addressing domestic issues and econom...

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s call for unity amid ethnic divisions and pro-people economic reforms resonate on the island.

The Marxist lawmaker who won Sri Lanka’s presidency faces a key challenge in how to balance ties with his country’s two most crucial partners, India and China, as he seeks to draw foreign investment and pull the economy out of the doldrums

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.

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

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…

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.

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

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