Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure within Germany’s governing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after a series of poor regional election results, with senior figures in the party calling for changes to its
“…who’s the fairest of them all?” ~ Grimm Brothers (Snow White) The most iconic moment at Nelson Mandela’s star-studded memorial service was a handshake. As US President Barack Obama ran up to
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Editorial As Sri Lanka stands at the threshold of yet another crucial election, the symbols and slogans of the candidates bombard our senses, each promising salvation in one form or another. Ranil
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This year, dubbed the “super election year” by international observers, has seen a significant rise in right-wing and far-right parties across the globe, while traditional ruling parties have suffered notable setbacks. Over
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Editorial As Sri Lanka braces for its presidential elections on September 21, the stage is set for a troubling display of ambition marred by glaring exclusion. Out of the 40 initial candidates,
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In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end. Since
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Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches — Issue 6 Editorial Note: Below is a collection of hot news related to the Presidential Election 2024, reported as of today (14th August 2024). This issue
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Editorial Notes: This collection of reports related to the 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka provides a snapshot of the political landscape as of 13 August 2024. The narrative captures the latest
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Editor’s Note: This issue of Sri Lanka: Presidential Elections Dispatches provides the latest developments and key moments from the ongoing 2024 Presidential Election campaign, capturing the voices and actions of prominent political
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The following is the third issue of our dispatches on the upcoming Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka, scheduled for September 21, providing the latest updates and developments as they unfold. Heightened Security
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Editorial Alas, 27 folks are in line to become the next President of Sri Lanka in the upcoming elections scheduled for 21 September. Among this bulk group, at least two are Buddhist
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Today’s developments underscore the evolving scene of Sri Lanka’s presidential election, with new alliances and significant political shifts reshaping the race. The launch of the Samagi Jana Sandanaya and key changes within
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In an address at the BIMSTEC Business Summit 2024 held at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Kshenuka Senewiratne, emphasized the critical need for the early operationalization
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by Our Political Affairs Correspondent As the 2024 presidential election campaign intensifies, we bring you the latest updates from the political arena. The unfolding events reveal a dynamic and competitive race, with
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Against the backdrop of realignment of political parties represented in Parliament in the run-up to the presidential election on Sept. 21, it would be pertinent to examine the status of the electorate.
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In “Sri Lanka Redux,” another South Asian leader has fled the country. In a rapid development in Bangladesh’s political landscape, a military helicopter carrying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had resigned, took
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