Sri Lanka

Global energy trends: Renewables growth and AI demand

23 clusters · 65 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Global battery deployment surges as India expands storage capacity

Global energy investment reached $3.3 trillion in 2026, with $2.2 trillion directed toward clean energy. While renewables are expanding, coal spending rose to $180 billion, largely due to China. In the U.S., renewable el

Global luxury travel and consumption trends

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Theluckywaves.uk highlights demand for bespoke coastal travel

The luxury travel and consumption market is evolving through a focus on accessibility, specialized transport, and experiential spending. High-end travelers are increasingly utilizing private aviation for exclusive North

Global pickleball expansion and professionalization

43 clusters · 79 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Pickleball expands through national championships and World Cup competition

The professional pickleball landscape continues to expand through major tournaments and international competition. The 2026 Heineken Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam, saw the Vietnam national team secure a histor

Sri Lanka weather warnings July–September 2026

15 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Sri Lanka weather forecast predicts showers and rough seas

The Department of Meteorology issued a series of advisories across Sri Lanka from early July through late August 2026. Early July warnings focused on intermittent rain and thunderstorms in the north and Sabaragamuwa. By

IMF economic reviews in South Asia

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: IMF delegation arrives in Sri Lanka for economic review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is scheduled to visit Pakistan in September 2026 to conduct the fourth review of the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The mission will focus on proposed leg

Human rights accountability and anti-corruption in Sri Lanka

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: United Nations Human Rights Council debates Xinjiang abuses and Sri Lanka mandates

Human rights organizations and international bodies continue to raise concerns regarding the lack of accountability for wartime abuses in Sri Lanka. Despite President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s 2024 pledge to address pas

Haiti gang violence and humanitarian crisis

15 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Haiti urges UN to renew Gang Suppression Force mandate

By early September 2026, Haiti’s security and humanitarian crises continued to intensify. Amidst preparations for general elections scheduled for December 13, the Haitian Foreign Ministry has urged the United Nations Sec

India-Sri Lanka defence and maritime cooperation

4 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: India and Sri Lanka strengthen defence and maritime ties

India and Sri Lanka are actively engaging in high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. In late August 2026, Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral

Sri Lanka trade policy and export development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka to reform trade policy and establish business facilitation centre

Sri Lanka is pursuing initiatives to expand its export capacity and reform its trade policies. During the 31st Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council, Netherlands Ambassador Wiebe de Boer note

Sri Lankan rupee exchange rate and bond yield trends

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sri Lankan Rupee declines against US Dollar

The Sri Lankan rupee has demonstrated strength against the US dollar. In early August, commercial bank selling rates dropped to approximately Rs 339, with various institutions such as NDB Bank and People’s Bank reporting

Sri Lanka digital economy and fintech development

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka promotes digital inclusion and innovation at ESCAP session

Sri Lanka is pursuing a strategy to establish itself as a regional hub for digital economy and fintech services. Industry leaders have noted that for local firms to overcome limited domestic market size, they must target

Thailand tourism policy and visitor fee proposals

8 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Thailand to reduce visa-free stays and tighten border rules

Thailand is expanding its tourism and economic strategies through new policy frameworks and entry regulations. To drive long-term growth, the government has introduced a visitor economy framework aiming to double annual

DP World global port and logistics expansion

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: DP World proposes US$1.3B expansion of Callao terminal in Peru

DP World is pursuing various international infrastructure and logistics expansions. In Egypt, the company met with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) to discuss broadening its market presence thro

Surge in West Nile and Dengue cases in Italy

11 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Prato to conduct emergency disinfestation following Dengue cases

Health authorities in Italy are responding to a significant surge in mosquito-borne illnesses, specifically West Nile and Dengue viruses. As of early September 2026, the Italian National Institute of Health (ISS) reporte

England and Sri Lanka cricket series preparations

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: England Lions announce squad for T20 series against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and England have finalized preparations for upcoming white-ball cricket series. Sri Lanka announced squads for a tour consisting of three T20I matches and three One Day Internationals (ODIs) starting September

Maldives legislative and economic reforms

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Maldives President announces state company dissolutions and citizen resort shareholding

President Mohamed Muizzu has implemented a series of legislative and structural reforms in the Maldives focused on land management, economic regulation, and government restructuring. Initial reforms granted the executiv

Dengue fever outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia

7 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates, straining hospitals

Dengue fever outbreaks continue across South and Southeast Asia. In Sri Lanka, the National Dengue Control Unit recorded 88,088 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, while Singapore reported over 1,700 cumulative cases. Malaysi

El Niño induces water scarcity and economic risks in South_A

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka faces drought and food security challenges

The El Niño weather pattern continues to drive water security and economic concerns in South Africa and Sri Lanka. In South Africa, authorities are preparing for higher temperatures and drier conditions. While national d

Sri Lanka economic and investment diplomacy

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka strategizes economic resilience and sector growth

Sri Lanka is pursuing economic recovery through high-level diplomatic and investment initiatives. In mid-August 2026, the government held ministerial-level talks with the European Union in Colombo to discuss bilateral co

Tamil Nadu weather: alternating heatwaves and heavy rain

34 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Tamil Nadu rainfall provides relief from heat across 12 districts

Since early May 2026, Tamil Nadu has experienced alternating periods of intense rainfall, strong winds, and extreme heat. Following a period of heatwaves in July, weather patterns shifted toward unsettled conditions in A

Sri Lanka economic and investment development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka SME sector targets 25% export growth through new government-industry partnership

Sri Lanka is pursuing various economic development initiatives focused on investment and industrial growth. In late August 2026, the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) collaborated with the Australian Trade and Inv

Sri Lankan organized crime and drug crackdown

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka police target illegal firearms and drug-linked assets

Sri Lankan authorities have intensified their crackdown on organized crime and drug trafficking, significantly expanding the scale of asset seizures and suspect repatriations. Since the current government took office on

Thailand monsoon flooding and weather response

32 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Thailand issues heavy rain and flash flood warnings

The southwest monsoon continues to drive flood risks across Thailand. By August 22, water levels in parts of Nan Province began to stabilize, though the National Water Resources Office (ONWR) warned of a new wave of rain

Nigeria fiscal reforms drive revenue surge and subsidy debt

35 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Nigeria: Professor warns subsidy return could cripple 15 northern states

Fiscal reforms continue to drive Nigeria’s revenue growth. In the first half of 2026, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) recorded N21.6 trillion in revenue, a 49% increase year-on-year. By July 2026, tax revenues had rise

Neeraj Chopra and Rumesh Pathirage 2026 javelin campaign

8 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins historic Diamond League javelin title

On 21 August, Neeraj Chopra secured second place at the Lausanne Diamond League (Athletissima) in Switzerland with a season-best throw of 88.05m. He was narrowly defeated by Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, who won

Asian insurance sector market trends

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesian insurance industry shows mixed H1 2026 performance

Insurance sectors across several Asian nations reported varying performance trends during the first half of 2026. In Cambodia and Sri Lanka, the industry saw notable growth. Cambodia’s total gross premiums rose 6.9% yea

England Men's cricket tour of Sri Lanka

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: England and Sri Lanka announce squads for white-ball series

England Men's selectors have announced two 16-player squads for an upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for September 15 to September 27, 2026. The series will feature three T20Is and three ODIs. Harr

Coconut industry revitalization in St. Vincent and Sri Lanka

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka launches program to establish 250 king coconut villages

Efforts to revitalize coconut industries have been reported in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Sri Lanka. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a technical training mission led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (F

Sri Lanka dengue surge: cases exceed 94k, 72 deaths

22 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka dengue outbreak surpasses 95,000 cases

Sri Lanka’s 2026 dengue outbreak has intensified, with confirmed infections surpassing 94,000 and the death toll rising to 72 by late August. The epidemic saw significant escalations in mid-year, with June and July recor

ICC Women’s Champions Trophy hosting relocation

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: India to host inaugural 2027 ICC Women’s Champions Trophy

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revoked Sri Lanka’s hosting rights for the inaugural 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy due to concerns regarding government interference in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC