Articles

Nepal in 2024: Political Instability, Geopolitical Contest, and Economic Growth

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

Neighborhood News Digest - 22 July 2024

Afghanistan

Public Health Minister's Switzerland Trip to Boost Health Collaboration- Tolo News

The Ministry of Public Health reported that Noor Jalal Jalali, the acting Minister of Public Health, has travelled to Switzerland a....

July 22, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , IMF , minorities , India-Bangladesh , NUG , Nepal-China , South Africa , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-China Relations , Gujarat , Quota Protest , Scams , Rubble , German Ambassador , Frankfurt

Neighborhood News Digest- 19 July 2024

Afghanistan

Shaheen Reacts to Pakistan's Summoning of Deputy Ambassador in Islamabad-Tolo News

Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Islamic Emirate’s political office in Doha, reacted to the statement from Pakistan's Ministry of ....

July 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Doha , BRI , India-Bangladesh , PML (N) , Nepal-China , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Thimphu , Economic Transformation Bill , Quota Protest , Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) , Fitch , Reserved Seats , Asian Development Bank Maldives Custom Service , Power Trade , USAID.

Neighborhood News Digest- 01 July 2024

Afghanistan

Mujahid at Doha 3: Islamic Emirate Committed to Positive Engagement-Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, head of the delegation of the Islamic Emirate, at the inauguration ceremony of the third Doha meeting on Afghanistan....

July 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , UNESCO , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , Tourism , Inflation , UN , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Padma Bridge , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , fuel Prices , China-Bangladesh , Samoa Agreement , Sri Lanka Presidential Poll , Non-Filers , FBR , Agarwood Inoculation Initiative

Neighborhood News Digest - 27 June 2024

Afghanistan

Doha Talks 'In No Way' Recognize Afghan Interim Govt: Dujarric- Tolo News

A delegation of the Islamic Emirate, led by Zabihullah Mujahid, will participate in the third Doha meeting, and the United Nations has descr....

June 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , IMF , BLA , PTI , TTP , Vienna , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , Deb Restructuring Agreement , US-Sri Lanka , Maldives-China Trade , Fitch Credit Rating , Carbon Trade , RAW , UNEnvoy

Neighborhood News Digest - 25 June 2024

Afghanistan

G7 countries oppose composition and agenda of third Doha meeting on Afghanistan: Report- The Khaama Press

According to reports, G7 countries, including the US and UK, oppose the composition and agenda of the third ....

June 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , BRI , G7 , IMF , Remittances , UN , UAE , Bahrain , Rakhine , Nepal-China , Bangladesh-India , Cabinet , SEZ , Operation Azm-e-Istehkam , Finance Bill , K-P , Conscription Law , Samoa Agreement , Maldivian Economy , Bhutan-India Trade Routes

Neighborhood News Digest- 10 June 2024

Afghanistan

Regional Contact Group Meeting on Afghanistan Held-Tolo News

The second round of the Regional Contact Group meeting on Afghanistan was held on Saturday in Tehran with the participation of special representatives fr....

June 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tehran , Bangladesh , Tourism , IMF , COAS , Budget , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , Nepal-China , India-Bhutan , India- Sri Lanka , Electricity , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Upazila Polls , Airstrike , Currency

Neighborhood News Digest- 17 May 2024

Afghanistan

"Taliban No Enemy" | Russia, China Warn US-NATO Over Afghanistan Plans, Putin Slams AUKUS in Xi Meet – News18

Russia and China have warned the US against setting up military infrastructure in Afghanistan on Vladi....

May 17, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Sri Lanka elections , Tourism , Rohingyas , Nepal-China , India-Myanmar , Afghanistan-Pakistan , India-Sri Lanka , Maldives Debt , China-Pakistan , China-Russia , Oslo Meeting , Bangladesh-Australia , Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) , Chins , MNDAA

Neighborhood News Digest- 13 May 2024

Afghanistan

Death Toll from Baghlan Floods Rises to 154, Hundreds Injured-Tolo News

The number of fatalities from the recent floods in Baghlan has risen to 154. Local authorities in the region have reported that the catastroph....

May 13, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Japan , Bangladesh , investment , BRI , Tourism , Press Freedom , Jamaat-e-Islami , Nepal-China , green hydrogen , India- Sri Lanka , Kandahar , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , China-Bangladesh , Baghlan , Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) , Teesta River , Rohingya repatriation , Maldives Debt , Airstrike

Neighborhood News Digest- 30 April 2024

Afghanistan

From spring offensive to charm offensive: The Taliban are working to woo tourists to Afghanistan - Times of India

Around 30 men are crammed into a Kabul classroom, part of the debut student cohort at a Taliban-run ....

April 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Climate Change , Bangladesh , Tourism , IMF , PTI , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Nepal-India , Arms , UNICEF , Myanmar-India , KIA , Pakistan-Iran , Tigers , Russia-India , Sri Lankan Presidential/Parliamentary Election , Land Reclamation , Pakistan-Saudi Arabia , IUCN