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Neighborhood News Digest- 14 May 2024

Afghanistan

Afghanistan loses UN voting rights over unpaid dues-The Khaama Press

Afghanistan’s representation at the United Nations confirmed that Afghanistan’s voting rights in the General Assembly had been suspended due ....

May 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , Bangladesh , UNAMA , Inflation , India-Maldives relations , India-Bangladesh , junta , India- Sri Lanka , US-Bangladesh , Maldives Economy , PML(N) , Asian Women Parliamentarian Caucus , AJK , Economic Advisor , Resignation

Can ASEAN Achieve Peace in Myanmar? - A Review of the Five Point Consensus

Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Article

Myanmar military on 01 February 2021 overthrew the democratically elected government and announced a state of emergency in the country. ASEAN as a regional organisation soon responded to the crisis that surfaced in 2021. On May 14, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , ASEAN , Myanmar , Crisis , FPC

Neighborhood News Digest- 06 May 2024

Afghanistan

Afghan Delegation Attends the 15th OIC Summit in Gambia-Tolo News

The Islamic Emirate says that a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in the 15th summit of the Organization of Islamic Coope....

May 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Japan , Saudi Arabia , Tourism , OIC , refugees , IMF , Gambia , Bilawal Bhutto , India Pakistan , Afghan Delegation , Kissan Protest , Maldives-India Bilateral High-Level Core Group Meeting , Black Merlin , Nepal-Japan Bilateral Talk , - Bangladesh

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

Neighborhood News Digest- 01 May 2024

Afghanistan

Global, Domestic Condemnation Follows Deadly Mosque Attack in Herat-Tolo News

The recent attack on Shia worshippers at a mosque in the Guzara district of Herat has sparked widespread condemnation from both local an....

May 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Regional Security , Tourism , IMF , Manipur , India-Bangladesh , World economic forum , India- China , India-Myanmar , Attack , India-Sri Lanka , Herat , SBP , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , Industrial Transformation Map , Cipher , Upazila Polls , Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group , Nepal-Japan Relations.

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 April 2024

Afghanistan

Russian Foreign Ministry: Recognition Contingent on Inclusive Afghan Govt- Tolo News

Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, stated that the recognition of the Islamic Emirate is contingent upon the est....

April 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , cyber crime , IMF , UN , India-Bangladesh , SLFP , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , PML(N) , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , IHC , Ishaq Dar , World Economic Forum Special Meeting

Neighborhood News Digest- 26 April 202

Afghanistan

Three Neighboring Countries Support Daesh: Muttaqi- Tolo News

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister, during the opening ceremony of the Afghan-Kazakh exhibition said that three neighboring countries are su....

April 26, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Daesh , Bangladesh , Thailand , Tourism , IMF , Italy , India-Maldives relations , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , Aragalaya , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , Border Migration , Uruzgan , Human Rights Report , CESIF

Neighborhood News Digest- 23 April 2024

Afghanistan

Muttaqi Meets Iran Envoy Qomi, Strengthening Ties Discussed-Tolo News

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Acting Foreign Minister, emphasized strengthening relations between Kabul and Tehran in a meeting with the Iranian ambass....

April 23, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Qatar , Bangladesh , IMF , Human Rights , junta , India-Sri Lanka , Woman , Ramayana Trail , Economic Stimulus Program , Parliamentary elections 2024.

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (25-31 March 2024)

Economic

Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?

Japan’s Cabinet OK’d a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries on March 26, its latest step aw....

April 12, 2024 North Korea , Russia , Myanmar , Kremlin , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Digital Silk Road , UNSC Resolution Gaza , Baltimore , Fossil Fuel funding , China WTO dispute , Ukraine Tariff-Free Trade , US CEOs in China , Cocoa Crisis

Neighborhood News Digest- 01 April 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Confirms Detention of Two US Citizens- Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLO news that two American citizens and some other foreign nationals are currently de....

April 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , US , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Maritime Security , Bhutan , trade , Bangladesh , Nepal-China Relations , Iran Sharia , Allied forces , Junta Authorities , Maldives-China Defence Agreement , International Solar Alliance (ISA) , Katchatheevu island , India-Out Campaign , Regional Cooperation.