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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 - 27 September 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Reshuffles Interim Cabinet-Tolo News

According to the decree of the leader of the Islamic Emirate, new appointments have been made in the interim government cabinet. The spokesperson of the Islamic ....

September 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Azerbaijan , World Bank , IMF , UN , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-China Relations , Maldives-Indonesia Trade , Interim Cabinet , Regional Systematic Observations Financing Facility

Neighborhood News Digest- 26 September 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Denies Women's Rights Violations amidst Intl Concerns-Tolo News

Hamdullah Fitrat, Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, has denied the violation of women's rights in the country and stated tha....

September 26, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BRICS , Bangladesh , EU , IMF , Inflation , UN , India-Bangladesh , Rohingyas , India- Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) , Sri Lanka General Election , United States Agency for International Development (USAID) , Bhutan Paro , Constitutional Courts , PML-N.

Neighborhood News Digest- 24 September 2024

Afghanistan

Foreign Ministry Criticizes Exclusion of Islamic Emirate from UN Seat-Tolo News

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the exclusion of the interim government's representative from the 79th session of the U....

September 24, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , GDP , UN , India-Bangladesh , DG ISI , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Gelephu Mindfulness City , US-Sri Lanka , 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) , UN seat , Kurram , Supreme Court.

Neighborhood News Digest- 23 September 2024

Afghanistan

Newly Appointed Ambassador of Islamic Emirate Arrives in Uzbekistan-Tolo News

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the newly appointed ambassador of the Islamic Emirate to Tashkent has arrived in Uzbekista....

September 23, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , UNAMA , IMF , UNGA , Netherlands , UN , India-Bangladesh , bitcoin , India-Sri Lanka , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , 241 Committee , AKD , OGDCL , Jirga , Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 September 2024

Afghanistan

Russian envoy meets Amir Khan, invites him to Moscow talks-The Khaama Press

Dmitry Zhirnov, the Russian ambassador in Kabul, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister. The Ministry of Fore....

September 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , US , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , UN Security Council , Tashkent , BNP , Pakistan China , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Extradition , Asian Development Bank (ADB) , Afghani Value

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 September 2024

Afghanistan

Operations Resume at Afghan Embassy in Oman Now Under Islamic Emirate-Tolo News

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that diplomats representing the Islamic Emirate began their work at the Afghan Embassy i....

September 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Army , economy , Maldives , embassy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Europe , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Security , Oman , JUI-F , India-Bangladesh , crypto currency , Peshawar , Afghan refugees , SIFC , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-Japan , Bhutan-Australia , Disaster Resilience

Neighborhood News Digest- 17 September 2024

Afghanistan

Muttaqi: Efforts Ongoing to Connect Afghanistan to Türkiye, Europe-Tolo News

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a meeting with ambassadors of several countries in Kabul and representativ....

September 17, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , economy , Maldives , Central Asia , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Turkey , Imran Khan , IMF , UN , ADB , Gender equality , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) , ORO Bank , Maldives-China Bilateral Trade , People’s Bank of China , Hazara , Khawaja Allauddin Sabir

Neighborhood News Digest- 13 September 2024

Afghanistan

Poppy Ban: Economic Impact and Calls for Alternatives-Tolo News

The International Crisis Group has reported that following the decree of the Islamic Emirate's leader, poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has decreased ....

September 13, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , OIC , IMF , India-Bangladesh , Gender equality , China-Bangladesh , Thilamalé Bridge , Maldives Economy , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , ITAK , Magsaysay award , Poppy Ban , MERCOSUR , US Bangladesh

Neighborhood News Digest- 12 September 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate, Turkmenistan Strengthen Ties with Launch of TAPI Project-Tolo News

Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate, said on September 11, in Herat that the commencement of ....

September 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Employment , Balochistan , Security , Gwadar , Turkmenistan , UN , war crimes , reform , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Mindfulness City , Maldives-Qatar , Maldives Credit Rating , Faryab , Sindh.