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Second Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security: Some Major Takeaways
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

The II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, hosted by Belarus from October 31 to November 1, is believed to have highlighted the shifting stance within Eurasia towards a more multipolar world, with an increasing emphasis on autonomy f....

November 08, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , EU , Russia Ukraine war , multipolarity , Energy imports , Illegal Sanctions
Neighborhood News Digest - 06 November 2024

Afghanistan
Mujahid: Fulfilling Doha III Commitments Needs Ongoing Meetings-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, stated that fulfilling the commitments made at the third Doha meeting will require....

November 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , EU , India-Bhutan , BNP , Asim Munir , Maldives-China , rural development , China-Bhutan , Wind Project , Human Rights Commission of Maldives , HRCM , DOHA III , Kankor Exam , Judicial Commission of Pakistan
Africa Now (15-30 September, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African continent continues to experience dynamic changes, with major developments across political, economic, and social spheres. From democratic developments to critical economic reforms, African nations are navigating a ra....

October 03, 2024 US , China , Liberia , Ethiopia , Africa , Terrorism , Tunisia , Egypt , Rwanda , EU , IMF , UNGA , Sudan , Food Security , UAE , Kenya , VIF Africa Now , Mali , South Africa , Uganda , DRC , Maritime Corporation , Chad , Sierra Leone Somalia , M23 Rebel , Debt for Nature Swap , EESC , AU-ECOSOCC , African Lion 2025 , India-EU Water Partnership , Digital System Payment System , Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo , ADD Expo , INS Talwar , Climate Change.
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- 09 August 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Population Estimated at 35.7 Million This Year-Tolo News
The National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) said that Afghanistan's population is estimated to be 35.7 million people for the curr....

August 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Political Violence , EU , India-Bangladesh , Maldives-India relations , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , - Maldives , interim Government , Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) , Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) , Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) , UK Riots , Cabinet.
Neighborhood News Digest- 02 August 2024

Afghanistan
Ministry of Economy: Work On Over 1,300 Projects Ongoing-Tolo News
Officials from the Ministry of Economy said during a program on Thursday that outlined the achievements of the past year that work is ongoing on ov....

August 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , EU , World Health Organization , IMF , United Nations , Hamas , South Africa , India-Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Quota Protest , Maldives- India Relations , UN.
Neighborhood News Digest- 18 July 2024

Afghanistan
Nadim: Afghanistan's Affairs Guided by Islamic and Cultural Principles- Tolo News
The Acting Minister of Higher Education, during a meeting with the Uzbek Ambassador in Kabul, stated that Afghanistan, as an indepen....

July 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Indian Navy , EU , Drones , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Electricity trade , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , Hydroelectricity , United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) , Quota Movement , Nepal-Kiribati , Ministry of Education , Royal Civil Service Commission , New Gwadar Airport , China.
Neighborhood News Digest - 24 June 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Welcomes Appointment of Nicaragua's Non-Resident Ambassador-Tolo News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate welcomed the appointment of Nicaragua's non-resident ambassador to Afghan....

June 24, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , trade , Bangladesh , EU , IMF , United Nations , Labour , TTP , ADB , PML (N) , PPP , Nepal-India , Myanmar-Bangladesh , Bangladesh-India , SJB , US Agency for International Development (USAID) , Nicaragua , Azm-e-Istehkam , Nepal -China
Neighbourhood News Digest – 04 June 2024

Afghanistan
3rd Doha Meeting: An Evaluation of Relations Between the Kabul and the West – Tolo News
A summary of a speech on the topic "Doha 3: The Modality of the Islamic Emirate’s Interaction with the International Commu....

June 04, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Parliament , Maldives , Afghanistan , Blue Economy , Bhutan , Bangladesh , UNHRC , EU , Exports , NLD , India-Myanmar , Maldives-Sri Lanka , Bangladesh-Italy , Doha 3 , Afghanistan-Indonesia Relations , Green Climate Fund , Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty , Monsoon , Pakistan-China , Floods and Landslides , Fake Currency , Air Strike
Neighborhood News Digest- 31 May 2024

Afghanistan
Business Tax in Afghanistan Reduced to 0.3%-Tolo News
Some senior officials of the Islamic Emirate announced today (Thursday) in the "exemption and reduction of the fixed tax" meeting that the leader of the Islamic....

May 31, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Ukraine , Imran Khan , Sri Lanka elections , EU , Tourism , Gilgit , India-Bangladesh , India- Sri Lanka , Thailand-Myanmar , Bangladesh-Myanmar , ECP , Maldives-India relations , Upazila Polls , Small Island Developing States (SIDS) , Bamyan , British War Crimes , Poland , UK-Myanmar , Japan-Nepal , Political Crisi
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