Dissanayake Wins Sri Lankan Presidency: Political Dynasties Toppled
Anura Kumara Dissanayake secured the presidency of Sri Lanka, ending the traditional dominance of the country’s established political dynasties. His victory signals a sharp shift in public sentiment following the 2022 economic collapse, as voters prioritized his platform of systemic reform and anti-corruption measures over the influence of long-standing political families.
September 22, 2024
2 years ago
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début du consulat de Titus Aebutius Helva, Caius Veturius Geminus Cicurinus à Rome
Dario I, o rei dos persas, é derrotado em Maratona pelo exército grego.
Themistocles lured the massive Persian fleet into the narrow straits of Salamis, where the Greeks’ agile triremes systematically rammed and sank Xerxes’ cumbers…
Nero recruited the Legion I Italica from the tallest, strongest men in Italy, breaking the long-standing tradition of only enlisting citizens from the provinces…
Nerón crea la Legión I Itálica.
حركة الإمام الحسين بن علي بن أبي طالب من مكة إلى الكوفة.
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