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The Resurgence of M23 Rebel Group in Democratic Republic of Congo

February 12, 2025, marked an important shift in the activities of the M23 rebels. The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) turned grim after the M23 rebels resumed their offensive against Congolese government forces just two days after....

India-US Ties in Trump 2.0: On a ‘’Trusted Partnership’’ Trajectory

Introduction
India-US relations have been in a sweet spot since the last twenty-five years starting with the visit of US President Bill Clinton to India in March, 2000. There has been a bipartisan consensus in both India and the US regard....

Africa Now – (16-31 January, 2025)

OVERVIEW
This edition of Africa Now explores significant political, economic, and diplomatic developments across the continent. The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains volatile with rebels taking over the l....

Neighborhood News Digest- 06 February 2025

Afghanistan
Balkhi: By Closing Chapter of War, We Want to Open New Chapter with US-Tolo News
Abdul Qahar Balkhi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told CBS News that the interim government intends to establ....

Neighborhood News Digest- 30 January 2025

Afghanistan
Akhundzada: We Do Not Fear Warnings from the West or East-Tolo News
Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Islamic Emirate, has stated that he has no fear of warnings from Western or Eastern countries. In ....

Russia and India: The Need for a New Agenda for Cooperation

The global situation is likely to become even more uncertain and complex as President Trump begins to unfold and implement his radical policies. His repeated threats during the campaign for about the imposition of tariffs on imports from China and ot....

Uncertainties Across the Horn of Africa: How the Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU is Reshaping the Region

The African continent grapples with numerous challenges, including political instability, economic challenges, and social unrest. Conflicts over resources, ethnic tensions, and governance issues exacerbate inequalities across the continent. In such a....

Neighborhood News Digest - 23 January 2025

Afghanistan
Muttaqi Meets Representatives of Türkiye, Iran, UN in Kabul-Tolo News
Cenk Ünal, the Turkish ambassador in Kabul, in a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister, pledged his country's continued ....

Neighborhood News Digest - 21 January 2025

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Rejects Trump's Claims of Dependency on US Aid-Tolo News
In response to Donald Trump's recent statements about the US sending billions of dollars in aid to Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate has state....

Close Encounters or Smoke and Mirrors? Lights of Transparency and Shadows of Legitimacy in New Jersey's Sky

In recent weeks, public discourse about extraterrestrial politics within the broader framework of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)—commonly referred to as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)—has suddenly transitioned from conspiracy (Roswell c....

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