Politics

Ranil Wickremesinghe elected as Sri Lanka’s President amid protests

July 20, 2022, 12:59

Sri Lanka - Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as the next President of Sri Lanka with 134 votes during the parliamentary vote on Wednesday. Wickremesinghe (73) was backed by the ruling… Continued

Maldives government releases statement regarding ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s transit

July 15, 2022, 10:22

Malé, Maldives - Maldives' Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday night released a statement regarding the arrival of then Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Statement: The Government of Maldives, at… Continued

Nasheed commends Maldives government’s role in Gotabaya’s resignation

July 14, 2022, 19:16

Malé, Maldives - Former President and Leaked of the parliament Mohamed Nasheed on Thursday commended the Maldives government on the thoughtful actions in providing safe entry to former Sri Lanka… Continued

BREAKING: Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns as Sri lanka’s President

July 14, 2022, 19:02

Sri Lanka - International media reported on Thursday that Gotabaya Rajapaksa has tendered his resignation from the post of President. The parliament Speaker has also confirmed he has received Mr… Continued

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa not granted asylum: Singapore

July 14, 2022, 17:55

Singapore - Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday released a statement in response to media queries confirming that Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been granted entry into Singapore. However he was… Continued

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa departs from Maldives

July 14, 2022, 14:08

Malé, Maldives - Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has departed from Maldives enroute to Sri Lanka on Saudia flight SV788 at 11:30 today. President Gotabaya was accompanied by his wife… Continued

President Solih lands in Maldives amid tensions regarding SL President Gotabaya’s arrival

July 14, 2022, 10:33

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed on Wednesday arrived in the Maldives after concluding an unofficial visit to Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s… Continued

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa passes resignation deadline, still in Maldives

July 14, 2022, 01:44

Malé, Maldives – Despite previous claims that Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was set to depart Maldives via Singapore Airlines SQ431 at 0055 hours on Wednesday, several media outlets are… Continued

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees to Maldives

July 13, 2022, 12:00

Malé, Maldives - A Military jet carrying the Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa landed in Velana International Airport at around 02:50 on Wednesday. Local news reports sightings of former President… Continued

PM Wickremesinghe’s trying to steer Sri Lanka out of its mess: Nasheed

July 10, 2022, 17:48

Malé, Maldives - Former President and incumbent Speaker of the Maldives Parliament on Sunday condemned the burning of recently appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's home. Nasheed also stood by the… Continued