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Life After the Storm: Sri Lanka's Struggle to Rebuild

December 5, 2025

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the picturesque village of Kithulbadde in central Sri Lanka is grappling with a harsh reality. The cyclone, which claimed 479 lives and affected 1. 2 million people, has left deep scars on the landscape and the hearts of its residents. The government reports that

environment

A Brighter Future: How Solar Power is Changing Lives in South Africa

November 6, 2024

Millions of people in Africa live without reliable electricity. A U. S. company, d. light, is trying to change that with affordable solar power. Their goal? To connect a billion people by 2030. Dimakatso Ngcobo, a 12-year-old from Kokotela, South Africa, knows the struggles of life without electrici

politics

A New Leader Emerges in Sri Lanka

September 23, 2024

Sri Lanka has chosen a new leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a 55-year-old Marxist politician who is determined to tackle the country's deepening economic crisis. Dissanayake's National People's Power coalition won the recent presidential election, marking a significant shift away from the old guard

politics

The Uncharted Path Ahead: Sri Lanka's Presidential Election Takes a Surprising Turn

September 22, 2024

The presidential election in Sri Lanka has taken an unexpected turn, with Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa heading to a run-off. This marks the first time in the country's history that the presidential race will be decided by a second round of counting.

politics

The Battle for Sri Lanka's Future

September 22, 2024

Sri Lanka's presidential election has been a landmark event, with Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake emerging as the early favorite. Dissanayake's pro-working class and anti-political elite campaign resonated with the youth, who are still reeling from the country's worst economic crisis in its