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Neighborhood News Digest- 17 January 2025

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UNAMA warns Afghanistan remains vulnerable at Kabul Climate Conference-The Khaama Press
Roza Otunbayeva, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), stated that the country remains vul....

January 17, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Unemployment , UNAMA , PTI , Sri Lanka-China , UNP , NPP , SJB , Dam , Wakhan , Fiscal year , July Proclamation , Reform Commission , Maldives-Estonia Relations , Maldives-Azerbaijan Relations , Junta Ayeyarwady Region , Shrimp Exports , World Bank.
Neighborhood News Digest- 16 January 2025

Afghanistan
Land along Qosh Tepa Canal Reserved for Major Development Projects-Tolo News
The National Development Corporation has announced that, based on a decree from the leader of the Islamic Emirate, one million acres of l....

January 16, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , election , Bangladesh , South Asia , Sri Lanka-China , NPP , MoUs , Afghan refugees , Minority , Qosh Tepa , Reform Commission , Maldives-Estonia Relations , Maldives-Azerbaijan Relations , Junta Ayeyarwady Region , Shrimp Exports , Wardak , non-renewable resources , World Bank.
Neighborhood News Digest - 15 January 2025

Afghanistan
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UNHCR to Hold Talks on Afghan Refugees- Tolo News
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations has announced plans to hold a trilateral meeting with Pakistan and the United Nations High Com....

January 15, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , GDP , Remittances , UNHCR , Myanmar-China , NPP , MNDF , Afghan refugees , Herat , July Proclamation , Reform Commission , Maldives-Estonia Relations , Kachin State , Peaceful Country
Neighborhood News Digest - 31 December 2024

Afghanistan
Economy Ministry: 355 Development Projects Initiated This Year- Tolo News
At least 355 development projects have been initiated this solar year (1403) across various sectors in the country, with some already comple....

December 31, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Gwadar , Arakan army , Women , UAE , PTI , BNP , NPP , Development Projects , Saffron , Students Against Discrimination , Myanmar-Bangladesh Relations , Families
Neighborhood News Digest- 18 November 2024

Afghanistan
Abbas Stanikzai: Peaceful Afghanistan Benefits Region and World-Tolo News
Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of both regional ....

November 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Tourism , IMF , Kuala Lumpur , NPP , VPN , Maldivian Economy , interim Government , Deeyar , Council of Islamic Ideology , Credit Ratings.
A New Era for Sri Lanka? The November Parliamentary Election
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
On September 21 this year Sri Lanka held its first presidential election after the Aragalaya protests amid significant political and economic challenges, marking a crucial moment in the country’s journey toward economic rec....

November 13, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , Sri Lanka , election , IMF , NPP , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Aragalaya , Sri Lanka Parliamentary Election , Anura Kumara Dissanayake , Tamil votes
Neighborhood News Digest- 11 November 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Delegates Travels to Azerbaijan to Attend COP29-Tolo News
A delegation from the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), headed by the agency's general director, has departed for Baku, the c....

November 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Azerbaijan , Remittances , Islamic Emirate , Riyadh , National Assembly , Quetta , NPP , LDC , Gelephu Mindfulness City , SIGAR , COP29 , GMC , New Adviser , Arab-Islamic Summit
Sri Lanka at the Crossroads: The Presidential Election 2024
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
Sri Lanka is gearing up for its first Presidential election after the Island nation was hit by massive economic/political turmoil in 2022. On July 26, the Independent Election Commission of Sri Lanka, after months of sp....

September 05, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Article , Sri Lanka , Sri Lankan economy , Ranil Wickremesinghe , NPP , SLPP , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Aragalaya , ITAK
Neighborhood News Digest- 29 May 2024

Afghanistan
Putin: Building ties with Taliban is necessary- The Khaama Press
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to build relations with the Taliban due to their control over Afghanistan. Vladimir Puti....

May 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka elections , FDI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , PML (N) , Rohingyas , India-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , UNP , NPP , Maldives Tourism , Upazila Polls , Sustainable Development Funds , Marijuana , United Nations Secretary General (UNSG).
Sri Lanka’s Upcoming Presidential Election: Navigating Political Crossroads
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
On 09 May, the Election Commission of Sri Lanka ended the long-drawn speculation and declared that the upcoming Presidential poll in the Island nation will be held between September 17 and October 16 this year. With this anno....

May 23, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Article , Sri Lanka , Sri Lankan economy , Ranil Wickremesinghe , NPP , SLPP , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Aragalaya , ITAK
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