Sri Lanka's election commission on Sunday declared former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the winner of the presidential election.
Rajapaksa has secured 52.25 per cent of the votes, while his main rival and government minister Sajith Premadasa won 41.99 per cent.
Premadasa has already conceded defeat.
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No resolution as Afghanistan, Pakistan end peace talks in Istanbul
Talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul to broker a long-term truce have ended without a resolution, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, a blow for peace in the region after deadly clashes this month.
Japan PM Takaichi plans to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday, following a signed agreement between the two nations to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths.
Two killed in underground explosion at Australian silver mine
Two workers were killed and another injured in an explosion at the recently reopened Polymetals Resources-owned Endeavor silver, zinc and lead mine in Australia on Tuesday, forcing the temporary suspension of operations.
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