Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the National People's Power (NPP) alliance, became President of Sri Lanka in September 2024. Known for his Marxist-leaning views and advocacy for anti-corruption and economic reform, his presidency marks a shift away from traditional political elites following the country's 2022 economic collapse

October 20, 2026

Defence/Geopolitics

China’s Suspected Underwater Drone Motherships Signal Expanding Naval Ambitions

China appears to be developing a second unusually configured vessel that could serve as a mothership for large underwater drones, adding to evidence of a potential effort to extend the country’s uncrewed

Culture/Human Rights

Falling Crucifix Kills Ecuadorian Priest During Livestreamed Mass

Ecuadorian Catholic priest Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was killed when a heavy crucifix and a statue of Jesus Christ fell from the wall behind the altar during a livestreamed Mass at the Church of Perpetual Relief in Guayaquil. The incident

October 19, 2026

‘I Apologise to the Maha Sangha’: Sirisena Admits Error in Gnanasara Pardon

Judiciary/Sri Lanka

Former Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena has acknowledged a procedural error in the granting of a presidential pardon to Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, saying

Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Legacy Is Bigger Than Its Borders

Culture/Editor's Choice

Former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for stronger cooperation among Theravada Buddhist nations, declaring Anuradhapura a sacred centre for Buddhists across Asia. Highlighting centuries

My Policies for a New Sri Lanka

November 21, 2024

Politics/Speeches/Sri Lanka

The following article is based on the speech delivered by the author in his capacity as President of Sri Lanka at the inauguration of the First Session of the Tenth Parliament. Today

Unite for a New Dawn: A Call to Build a Thriving and Diverse Nation

September 25, 2024

Columns

Editor’s Note: The following article is based on the inaugural address delivered by Anura Kumara Dissanayake after being elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. We believe that the victory