MYSTERIOUS: Jvp - What They Never Told You

Aipac’s brand has become toxic. Can this ‘pro-Israel, pro-peace’ rival move in?

J Street’s liberal Zionist politics are landing with the Democratic establishment but the electorate may have moved on

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters detained at New York rally against US arms sales to Israel

New York police on Monday detained around 100 people protesting against the sales of arms and military support from the US to its ally Israel. Organised by the pro-Palestinian group Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), the protest also led to the detention of whistleblower Chelsea Manning, a former US Army…

The Times of India · Apr 14

Former Sri Lankan president admitted to hospital after arrest

Ranil Wickremesinghe, who faces charges of using public funds for private travel, treated for acute dehydration

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025

Real winners of Sri Lanka’s election: A people emboldened to force change

Anura Kumara Dissanayake rode a wave of anger to power. But any Sri Lankan leader’s position is precarious today.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2024

Sri Lanka's new leader must balance ties between regional powerhouses India and China

The Marxist lawmaker who won Sri Lanka’s presidency faces a key challenge in how to balance ties with his country’s two most crucial partners, India and China, as he seeks to draw foreign investment and pull the economy out of the doldrums

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

Sri Lanka’s new leftist president marks departure from political family rule

Sri Lanka has sworn in 55-year-old leftist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its new president. There was no clear winner after the first round of votes from Saturday’s election had been counted. But Dissanayake, who is commonly known by his initials AKD, emerged victorious after a count of the second-choice…

The Conversation · Sep 24, 2024

Sri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset: What nation’s new Marxist-leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans

Sri Lankans voted for a new direction in leadership on Sept. 22, 2024, electing a leftist anti-poverty campaigner as president of the South Asian nation.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024

Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next?

From an IMF deal he wants to renegotiate to parliamentary elections, president-elect faces key challenges.

Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2024

Anura Kumara Dissanayake: who is Sri Lanka’s new leftist president?

JVP leader has positioned himself as opposite to political elites but not all have greeted his win with optimism

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2024

Marxist Anura Dissanayake Wins Sri Lanka's Presidential Election

Anura Dissanayake's victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election brings hope for change and economic recovery, but concerns remain about his stance on mino...

Top News · Sep 23, 2024