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Neighbourhood News Digest – 7 February 2025

Afghanistan
Pakistan, China Discuss Afghanistan’s Integration, Regional Stability – Tolo News
In a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Arif Alvi emphasized the importance of inte....

February 07, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Bhutan Relations , Debt , Budget , Sheikh Hasina , UNHCR , Refuges , United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , Myanmar-China Relations , President Muizzu , Pakistan's Foreign Office , FO , India-Pakistan.
Nepal in 2024: Political Instability, Geopolitical Contest, and Economic Growth
Dr Rishi Gupta Article

The year 2024 was marred by political instability in Nepal, which has remained constant in Kathmandu’s politics in the past seven decades. However, the dawn of democracy in 2008 generated hopes towards a stable political environment, but that has n....

January 31, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Article , Nepal , Nepal politics , Nepal Economy , Nepal-China , Nepal-India
Correcting the Indian Media Narrative on Nepal’s Pro-China Posture
Dr Sudan Kumar Oli Commentary

Nepal is a sovereign country, and promoting and expanding its foreign relations fall under its sole rights. However, such extensions and promotions should not harm its immediate neighbours, India and China. Nepal must be aware of its red lines, and i....

January 16, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , China , Nepal , BRI , KP Oli
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 December 2024)

Defence

  1. India and Cambodia Commence Inaugural Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX.
  2. India-Malaysia Join Military Exercise Commences in Malaysia.
  3. DAC Approves....

    December 23, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Pakistan , US , Russia , Nepal , Defence , Terrorism , Europe , J&K , Maoists , LWE , Bangladesh , Balochistan , IS , Thailand , Baluchistan , DIA , Malaysia , Bharat , Cyber , Human Trafficking , HM , ICG , Philippine
Neighbourhood News Digest – 18 December 2024

Afghanistan
Leader of the Islamic Emirate Overseeing Critical Economic Decisions – Tolo News
The Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Tuesday that the leader of the Islamic Emirate chaired an extraor....

December 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Nepal relations , Gwadar port , export , Afghanistan Economy , Maldives-China Relations , Gelephu Mindfulness City , Afghanistan-Russia Relations , US-Bangladesh Relations , China International Development Cooperation Agency , CIDCA , Thailand-Myanmar Relations , Hinger Crises , India-Sri Lanka Relations.
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-30 November 2024)

Defence

  1. India-Japan Memorandum of Implementation for Co-Development of Unicorn Masts for the Indian Navy.
  2. DRDO conducts successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic mis....

    December 18, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , US , China , Nepal , ASEAN , Australia , Ethiopia , Defence , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , Maoists , Japan , LWE , Boko Haram , New Zealand , Korea , Navy , Malaysia , Kenya , Bharat , Philippines.
Neighbourhood News Digest – 16 December 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Denounces Extension of UN Sanctions Monitoring Mission – Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate has condemned the extension of the UN Sanctions Committee’s monitoring mission, saying that sanctions on it....

December 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , CPEC , Bangladesh , China-Pakistan Economic Corridor , Thailand , Terror Financing , India-Sri Lanka relations , World Bank , Aid , UNICEF , USAID. , UN Sanctions Committee , National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology , NCHM , Bangladesh - East Timor Relations , Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences , CATAS , EU Air Safety List
Neighbourhood News Digest – 13 December 2024

Afghanistan
Security and Stability Concerns Remain in Afghanistan: UNAMA – Tolo News
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) chief, Roza Otunbayeva, presented a quarterly report on Afghanistan's situation ....

December 13, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Nepal relations , SAARC , UNAMA , RAA , United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan , Afghan-Trans Railway , Bangladesh-Timor-Leste Relations , Bangladesh-Singapore Relations , Royal Audit Authority , Foreign Exchange Bill , United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime , UNODC , Myanmar-China Relations , Pakistan Climate Change , Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry , OICCI , Sri Lanka-India Relations , Sri Lanka-Canada Relations
Neighbourhood News Digest – 12 December 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate: Khalil Rahman Haqqani Martyred in 'Cowardly' Attack – Tolo News
A deadly explosion occurred on December 11, at the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. The Islamic Emirate, in a statement, anno....

December 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Nepal relations , Unemployment , SAARC , EU , IMF , Kachin Independence Army , Adani , KIA , National Council , Maldives Inland Revenue Authority , MIRA , Maldives-Oman Relations , Syria Attacks , United Kashmir People’s National Party , UKPNP , Colombo West International Terminal , CWIT
Neighbourhood News Digest – 11 December 2024

Afghanistan
Strengthening Ties: Islamic Emirate’s Diplomatic Efforts in Qatar – Tolo News
Mohammad Naeem, acting head of the Islamic Emirate's Embassy in Qatar, praised Doha's role in fostering relations between the Islami....

December 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , India-Bangladesh Relations , Inflation , Nepal-India Relations , India-Sri Lanka ties , Maldives-China Relations , Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations , Pakistan-US Relations , Afghanistan Qatar Relations , Khorlochhu Hydropower Project , Association of Bhutanese in Perth Incorporated , ABPI , Aasandha , Chin State , Trans Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network , THMDCN , US International Development Finance Corporation , DFC
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