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ASEAN

The Sultanate of Brunei is among the smallest countries of ASEAN with a high GDP. It follows a quiet diplomatic style. Brunei is different from other ASEAN countries in that it is a sultanate where all decisions are made by the Sultan who is also...

September 17 , 2024

The Traction of India-Singapore Relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is paying a two-day visit to Singapore on September 4th and 5th on the second leg of his visit after visiting the oil rich Brunei. His visit to these two important Southeast Asian countries is taking place close on the...

September 2 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 24 July 2024

Afghanistan Otunbayeva: Women Remain Integral Part of UN Operations-Tolo News The UN Secretary General’s special representative and head of UNAMA Roza Otunbayeva said that women have remained an integral part of whatever the UN does. Speaking at the...

July 24 , 2024

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...

July 19 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 July 2024

Afghanistan Nadim: Afghanistan's Affairs Guided by Islamic and Cultural Principles- Tolo News The Acting Minister of Higher Education, during a meeting with the Uzbek Ambassador in Kabul, stated that Afghanistan, as an independent country, conducts...

July 18 , 2024

Myanmar Round Up: June 2024

June 2024 has been a tumultuous month for Myanmar, marked by significant military operations, escalating conflicts, and a host of economic and international developments. The country has witnessed fierce battles between the People's Defence Forces (...

July 8 , 2024

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 described this meeting as a...

June 27 , 2024

Myanmar Round Up: May 2024

May 2024 witnessed a surge in violence across Myanmar. Ethnic armed groups clashed with the military in various states, including Kachin, Shan, Rakhine, and Chin, displacing over 3 million people, a 50% increase in just six months. The military...

June 13 , 2024

Neighbourhood News Digest – 06 June 2024

Afghanistan Russia Supports Afghanistan's SCO Membership – Tolo News Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special envoy for Afghanistan, stated that if the Islamic Emirate is recognized, Moscow will support Afghanistan's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation...

June 6 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 16 May 2024

Afghanistan Russia offers aid to Afghanistan after devastating floods – Khaama Press Maria Zakharova, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, announced that Russia is prepared to help Afghanistan after severe floods hit several...

May 16 , 2024