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Correcting the Indian Media Narrative on Nepal’s Pro-China Posture

Nepal is a sovereign country, and promoting and expanding its foreign relations fall under its sole rights. However, such extensions and promotions should not harm its immediate neighbours, India and China. Nepal must be aware of its red lines, and...

Decoding China’s BRI Agreement with Nepal

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China is its global endeavour that aims at promoting connectivity through the development of infrastructure facilities in different corners of the world, including in Asia, Africa, and Europe. In South Asia,...

Neighbourhood News Digest - 10 December 2024

Afghanistan Shaheen Criticizes US for Actions Related to Doha Agreement – Tolo News Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Political Office of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar accused the United States of violating the Doha Agreement. Shaheen stated that the...

A Critical Examination of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Summit in Islamabad

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) Summit held in Islamabad has garnered significant attention due to the regional dynamics among member countries, particularly between India and Pakistan, as well...

Neighborhood News Digest- 17 October 2024

Afghanistan Pakistani PM: World Should Ask Afghan Authorities to Form Inclusive Gov’t-Tolo News Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has called on the international community to encourage the caretaker government in Afghanistan to...

No End to Political Instability in Nepal

Once again President of Nepal Communist Party – Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) KP Sharma Oli, 72, became Nepal’s Prime Minister on July 15, 2024, after his predecessor Pushpa Kamal Dahal failed to prove a majority in the Nepalese Parliament, the...

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 Foreign Affairs regarding...

Neighborhood News Digest - 26 June 2024

Afghanistan Afghanistan Qualifies for the World Cup Semi-Final for the First Time Ever-Tolo News The Afghanistan national cricket team won its final match of the Super Eight stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 against Bangladesh, qualifying for...

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 Doha meeting. Special...

How Critical are the Critical Minerals for Central Asia?

Why are Critical Minerals Important? Critical minerals, with their unique and irreplaceable properties, are vital to modern technologies, industries, and national security. Their designation as critical stems from these properties but also from the...

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