Dissanayake, 55, leads the National People's Power, a coalition of leftist political parties and groups backed by protesters ...

A previously fringe Marxist politician was on course Sunday to become Sri Lanka's next leader after a presidential vote ...

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka held presidential elections on Saturday, serving as a de facto referendum on the contentious ...

Sri Lanka presidential election reports 75% voter turnout, lower than 2019's 83%. No incidents reported. Polls closed at 4pm ...

Sri Lanka's Marxist-leaning leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, grabbed a commanding early lead on Sunday in his bid to become ...