Asia News Wrap: Sri Lankan president’s coalition wins election, and more

Here’s a summary of the key stories from Asia this week:

1.Sri Lanka Election Victory: President Anura Dissanayake’s coalition secured a majority in parliament, winning 137 seats in a snap election to strengthen legislative power after the country’s financial crisis.

2.Japan’s Political Shift: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba retained leadership despite his coalition losing its parliamentary majority. His government is now seeking cooperation from opposition parties to govern effectively.

3.Delhi Air Crisis: New Delhi declared emergency measures as air pollution levels hit hazardous levels, disrupting flights and obscuring landmarks. The government banned non-essential construction and urged public transport use to combat the crisis.

4.China’s Stealth Jet Debut: The J-35A stealth fighter jet premiered at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, marking China as the second nation to operate two types of stealth fighters.

5.Philippines Typhoon Damage: Typhoon Toraji caused severe flooding and power outages in Luzon, the Philippines, as the fourth storm to hit the region in a month. Fortunately, no deaths were reported.

Source : CGTN