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The country's election law will be brought into line with two Constitutional Court rulings that pro-government lawmakers attempted to overturn last week.

The SLPP, the party of the Rajapaksas, has lost the support of around 130 MPs, 100 of whom are supporting incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

In Bangladesh today, while justice delayed can be seen as justice denied, justice hurried may lead to justice buried.

The incident comes a week after a similar encounter near the shoal, which lies 140 kilometers off the coast of the Philippines' westernmost island, Palawan.

The suspension of diplomatic visits could reflect a desire to avoid foreign influence as negotiations proceed on government formation following this month’s election.

Since 2017, Central American countries have strengthened ties with China, based on promises of benefits. Instead, they face growing trade deficits and failed projects. 

In his meeting with Zelenskyy, the Indian prime minister said that India supports “respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

Involvement in a Korean contingency would mark a significant shift in NATO’s role and responsibilities.

Amid a surge in anti-India sentiment, Bangladeshis accuse India of opening the floodgates of a dam without warning, and demand better transboundary river management

Before Bangladesh’s “Second Liberation,” Sri Lanka had its Aragalaya. Political developments since then serve as a cautionary tale to Bangladesh’s protesters.

China has long been derided for a perceived lack of soft power. A smash video game hit belies that narrative.

The two journalists worked for a pro-Hasina television channel and were fired by authorities after her fall.