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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....

November 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , election , Bangladesh , Tourism , Germany , Chinese Envoy , interim Government , Persian Philosopher , Bushra Bibi , Trump’s Cabinet , Maldives.

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (04-10 November 2024)

Economic

China Unveils $1.4 Trillion Debt Swap, Saves Stimulus for Trump

China gave indebted local governments a 10 trillion-yuan ($1.4 trillion) lifeline but stopped short of unleashing new stimulus, preserving room to respon....

November 13, 2024 Qatar , AI , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Germany , Rare Earth , Malaria , ESG , China Stimulus , Trump Win , Subianto , Law on Philippine Sea Rights

Neighborhood News Digest- 24 October 2024

Afghanistan

Ministry of Economy Denies Interference in Aid Following OCHA Claims-Tolo News

Recently, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan reported an increase in the Isla....

October 24, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Israel , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Qatar , Bangladesh , Kartarpur Corridor , Italy , Germany , India-Bangladesh , China-Sri Lanka , Electricity , CJP , Gross National Happiness , India-Sri Lanka. , interim Government , Multinational Air Exercises , Commonwealth’s Ministerial Meeting on Small States , CMMSS , Maldives-Samoa Relations , Chhatra League , Arugam Bay

Africa Now (1-15 September, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent faces numerous challenges, including poverty, political instability, health crises, etc. The current Africa Now sequel highlights rec....

September 30, 2024 India , US , China , Africa , South Sudan , Egypt , Turkey , World Bank , Algeria , Germany , VIF Africa Now , Senegal , Chad , Central African Republic , Comoros , New Development Bank UNSC , Forum on China Africa Cooperation , India Egypt , U.S. India-Tanzania Triangular Development Partnership , India South Africa , Trusted Tour Operator Scheme , India Brazil South Africa Maritime

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (16-22 September 2024)

Economic

Chinese deal activity shifts toward emerging markets and into greenfields

Chinese outbound foreign investment is shifting away from such advanced economies as the U.S. and Europe to emerging markets and are increasing....

September 30, 2024 China , QUAD , Japan , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Netanyahu , Germany , Sri Lanka Election , China ICBM , Overcapacity , Salt Typhoon

Neighborhood News Digest- 05 September 2024

Afghanistan

Georgette Gagnon Appointed Political Deputy of UNAMA-Tolo News

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Canadian Georgette Gagnon as the Deputy Special Representative (Political) for Afg....

September 05, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Balochistan , UNAMA , UK , Germany , JUI-F , Sheikh Hasina , High Seas Treaty , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , economy. National government , Eco-tourism

Neighborhood News Digest- 02 September 2024

Afghanistan

Muttaqi Engages in Talks with Representatives of Several Countries- Tolo News

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister, met with representatives of several countries, including Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, an....

September 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Tourism , UK , IMF , Trade Deficit , Germany , Austria , export , UNP , India-Sri Lanka , RMG , Bhutan-Bangladesh , Liberalization , JUI-F.

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (24-30 June 2024)

Economic

World headed for ‘food wars’ – major commodities trader

The world is facing “food wars” as geopolitical tensions have triggered a rise of protectionism amid concerns about waning supplies, according to one o....

July 15, 2024 Taiwan , Taliban , Ukraine , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Germany , US Dollar , Azm-i-Ishtekam , Food Wars , Energy Consumption , China Plenum

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 June 2024

Afghanistan

Afghans Celebrate Eid Without Security Incidents-Tolo News

Residents of the capital and other provinces of the country celebrated the first day of Eid al-Adha by performing the Eid prayer, slaughtering animals, and....

June 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Election Commission , Bangladesh , Turkey , Illegal immigration , Germany , COAS , Education , BNP , Maldives Economy , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Hydro Power Plant , Eid Celebration , NSCN (I-M) , Quarterly Economic Bulletin , Foreign Labourers , Nepal-Germany Relations

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (22-28 April 2024)

Economic

China’s exporters shun the yuan, embrace alternatives as depreciation fears build

The recent volatility of the yuan, depressed profits and unexpected shifts in external demand are combining to make some Chinese expo....

May 03, 2024 Myanmar , South China Sea , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Germany , TikTok , Yuan , Nord Stream , Beijing Auto Show , North Korea Iran , Blinken China Visit