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Reflections and Roadmap: Maldives’ Journey Through 2024 and Prospects for 2025

At the outset of 2025, the archipelago nation of Maldives reflects on the previous year, which was defined by remarkable achievements, significant challenges, and pivotal transitions. Spread across 26 atolls, the country is home to a vibrant culture ....

Neighborhood News Digest - 22 January 2025

Afghanistan
Haqqani Meets UAE President to Discuss Regional Stability-Tolo News
Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Acting Minister of Interior, along with Abdul Haq Wasiq, the Head of Intelligence for the Islamic Emirate, visited....

Neighborhood News Digest - 20 January 2025

Afghanistan
Trade between Afghanistan and Iran Increased by 84% Last Year-Tolo News
Hossein Roustaei, Iran's trade advisor, stated in an interview with Iranian media that trade between Afghanistan and Iran grew by 84% in 2024 ....

Neighborhood News Digest - 06 January 2025

Afghanistan
Blinken: US Foreign Policy toward Afghanistan Will Not Change-Tolo News
Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, said that the future administration of Donald Trump will not change US foreign policy toward Afghan....

Neighborhood News Digest - 03 January 2025

Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Minster: Taliban demanded 10 Billion Rupees to relocate TTP-The Khaama Press
Pakistan’s defense minister claimed that the Taliban requested 10 billion rupees from Pakistan to move members of the Tehr....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 6 December 2024

Afghanistan
France condemns latest Taliban-imposed ban on Afghan women – UN Report
France has strongly condemned the Taliban's recent decision to ban Afghan women from working with the United Nations, describing it as a seve....

Botswana Elections: Beginning of a New Political Era

On 30 October, 2024, Botswana, the continent’s longest-serving democracy held its presidential elections. The contest for power was fought between the country’s ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and the op....

Neighborhood News Digest - 25 November 2024

Afghanistan
Iran's Foreign Minister Appoints Alireza Bigdeli as Ambassador to Kabul-Tolo News
Iran's Foreign Minister has dismissed the ambassador and special representative of the country's president for Afghanistan and appoi....

Neighborhood News Digest- 19 November 2024

Afghanistan
Envoy: China Will Continue Supporting Afghan Peace, Reconstruction-Tolo News
Yue Xiaoyong, China's special representative for Afghanistan, stated in an interview with a Chinese media outlet that neighboring and reg....

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 November 2024

Afghanistan
Abbas Stanikzai: Peaceful Afghanistan Benefits Region and World-Tolo News
Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of both regional ....

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