Anura Kumara Dissanayake Takes Oath as Sri Lanka’s 9th Executive President
Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s ninth executive president, pledging to address challenges and foster a new political culture.
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Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena Steps Down Amid Presidential Election Results
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena resigns following Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s presidential election win.
New French Government: Conservative-Centrist Coalition Ends 2-Month Deadlock
France has unveiled a new government combining conservative and centrist factions to resolve a two-month political deadlock, with key appointments addressing fiscal challenges and international relations.
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election Moves to Second Counting Round
Sri Lanka’s presidential election enters a historic second round of counting as no candidate secured over 50% of the votes in the first round.
Cyprus Leader Highlights China’s Social Progress Amid Europe’s Challenges
Eleni Evagorou discusses Europe’s neoliberal challenges and China’s achievements in poverty alleviation and gender equality, advocating for learning from socialism with Chinese characteristics.
China Urges U.S. to Halt Arms Sales to Taiwan Region
China urges the U.S. to stop arms sales to Taiwan region, citing violations of joint communiques and announcing sanctions on U.S. defense companies.
A Tale of Two Congresses: China’s NPC Celebrates 70 Years Amid U.S. Legislative Struggles
China celebrates the NPC’s 70th anniversary emphasizing unity and democratic governance, while the U.S. Congress faces declining trust amid anti-China initiatives and political strife.
Zhao Leji Calls for Innovative Approaches in People’s Congresses
China’s top legislator, Zhao Leji, emphasizes the importance of advancing and innovating the work of people’s congresses to ensure stability and citizen involvement.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Seeks Asylum in Spain
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia has sought asylum in Spain after taking refuge at the Spanish embassy in Caracas.
Key African Leaders Arrive in Beijing for 2024 FOCAC Summit
African leaders from Botswana, Cape Verde, and Egypt arrive in Beijing for the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit.