Articles

Trust Over Transactions: India–Sri Lanka Ties in a New Security Era

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025 was much more than a ceremonial trip or a photo-op. It bore the unmistakable stamp of his strategic clarity, personal warmth, and a quiet but decisive recalibration of India–Sri Lank....

May 26, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Commentary , India , Sri Lanka , Maritime , SAGAR , Non-Traditional Security , MAHASAGAR

Neighborhood News Digest- 02 April 2025

Afghanistan

Afghan Chamber of Commerce Warns Trade with Pakistan Will Collapse-Tolo News

The Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce has warned that the challenges imposed by Pakistan could potentially lead to a complet....

April 02, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Afghan refugees , Samrang trade route , Maldives-UK Relations , Junta Ceasefire

Neighborhood News Digest - 31 March 2025

Afghanistan

US Military equipment left in Afghanistan will not be returned: Abdul Qahar Balkhi-The Khaama Press

Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated that the military equipment left by the US in Afghanistan will not be returned under any....

March 31, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Russia , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , junta , earthquake , Airstrike , Easter attack , Maldives-Bangladesh Relations , Eid , Gorsam Kora Festival , Bhutan-Israel Relations , Bangladesh Azerbaijan.

Neighborhood News Digest- 28 March 2025

Afghanistan

Over 20B Afs to Be Invested in Electricity Production in Country-Tolo News

Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) signed contracts for 10 electricity production and transmission projects on Thursday with both domest....

March 28, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , US , China , Russia , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Balochistan , Arakan army , BNP , Pakistan China , Electricity , LPG , National Adaptation Plan , Maldives-Bangladesh Relations , Ayeyarwady Villages.

Neighborhood News Digest - 27 March 2025

Afghanistan

Discussions about Reopening US Embassy in Kabul Ongoing: Mujahid- Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, told Al Arabiya that negotiations are ongoing for handing over the Afghan embassy i....

March 27, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , USA , ISIS , Bangladesh , Arakan army , IMF , TTP , UK sanctions , Annual Awqaf Investments , Conscription Drive

Neighborhood News Digest- 26 March 2025

Afghanistan

China, Iran, Turkey, and Uzbekistan Lead Mining Investments in Afghanistan-Tolo News

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum says that the largest investments in Afghanistan’s mining sector have been made by companie....

March 26, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Turkey , IMF , India-Myanmar relations , Adani Group , Bangladesh Independence Day , UK sanctions

Neighborhood News Digest - 25 March 2025

Afghanistan

US Removes Two Haqqani Network Members from Wanted List, Says AP-The Khaama Press

The Taliban has claimed that, in addition to Sirajuddin Haqqani, the group’s interior minister, two other members of the Haqqani n....

March 25, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Thailand , UK , WHO , Haqqani network , junta , India-Sri Lanka , Airstrikes , IMF bailout deal , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) , Himmiya lagoon , Genocide Day

Neighborhood News Digest - 24 March 2025

Afghanistan

Anas Haqqani Calls Lifted Bounty on MOI Chief 'Political Achievement'-Tolo News

Anas Haqqani, a senior member of the Islamic Emirate, welcomed the lifting of the bounty placed on Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the act....

March 24, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Karachi , Awami League , India-Bangladesh , Starlink , BNP , India-Sri Lanka , Sirajuddin Haqqani , Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) , Bhutan Information and Media Authority , BICMA , Maldives-Pakistan Relations , International Buddhist Confederation , IBC , Sheberghan–Mazar Gas Pipeline

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 March 2025

Afghanistan

Signing of the Second Phase of Wakhan Road Contract-Tolo News

The signing of the construction contract for the second phase of the Wakhan road in Badakhshan province has been warmly welcomed by the residents of the....

March 18, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Constitution , Bangladesh , UNAMA , Immigration , Waziristan , BNP , India-Myanmar , US-Bangladesh , Wakhan , UN Human Rights Office , Adani Group , Bhutan-US , Border Fencing , Gas and Oil Reserves , Balochistan.

Neighborhood News Digest - 17 March 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan among Countries in Proposed US Visa Ban-Tolo News

The administration of Donald Trump is considering imposing extensive travel restrictions on citizens of 41 countries, including Afghanistan, for entry i....

March 17, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Blue Economy , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Balochistan , investment , UNAMA , Tourism , Adani Group , China- Bangladesh , Carbon Negative City , US Visa Ban , NAP