Sri Lankan president dissolves parliament
SRI Lankans will be heading to the polls in August after the country's new president dissolved parliament, which is loyal to his predecessor.
SRI Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena has dissolved parliament and called fresh elections in August in an attempt to consolidate power and carry out his promise of reforms.
THE notice was issued at midnight on Friday, announcing the election for the 225-member parliament for August 17.
Stunning revelation after backpacker miracle
German backpacker Carolina Wilga has made a big call about her time in Australia, after spending almost two weeks lost and alone in remote WA.
Albo’s China praise-fest with CCP chief
Anthony Albanese has heaped praise on China alongside a senior CCP official in Shanghai as his hosts bombard him with a charm offensive.
High stakes as Albo lands in China
One major issue is looming large over Anthony Albanese’s high-stakes visit to China against a backdrop of regional uncertainty in the Pacific.