Sri Lanka parties vie for president’s post as protesters reject all contenders
Divisions centre mainly on presidential nominees even as Sri Lanka needs urgent fixes to arrest the deepening economic crisis.
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Sunak widens lead in race to become UK PM after Tory party vote
MPs will keep voting until only two candidates remain, the winner then being decided by the party members.
North Korea vows to reinforce military in renewed anti-US propaganda
The anti-US ideological campaign comes as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has repeatedly pledged to reinforce national defense capabilities.
Sri Lanka seeks global support, faces difficulty receiving aid
Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis in 70 years, with a severe lack of food, medicine, energy and production materials.
A bitter taste of unpopular decisions
The outcome of the by-elections has not just sealed the fate of Hamza Shehbaz’s government in Punjab but also sent alarm bells ringing for Shehbaz Sharif’s federal government.
Is right-wing populism fading?
Far from receding, the forces of retrogressive populism may be around much longer than thought.
Explainer: Why the by-polls in Punjab are so important
The province has seen a long-drawn-out battle over its chief minister, which may finally be coming to an end.
Sri Lanka crisis: How President Gotabaya’s rule ended in a S’pore hotel
While his political demise is owing to the mishandling of Sri Lanka's economy over the past two years, his rise was entirely on account of his stint as defence secretary.
‘Imran Khan has arrived’: Journalists, politicians congratulate PTI on Punjab by-polls
Unofficial results showed that the PTI was in a commanding position and set for a major triumph.
Sri Lanka acting president Wickremesinghe declares state of emergency
The move is intended to prevent further unrest. Mr Wickremesinghe is a contender for the top job but protesters also want him gone.