economy
Collapse of the French and German Government:Turmoil in the EU’s Franco-German Engine

The European Union was born out of the ashes of World War II, and gained recognition as not just an economic alliance, but an overall integration project, fuelled by two of its biggest Member States- Germany and France. Former French President Jacque....

Neighbourhood News Digest – 9 December 2024

Afghanistan
900,000 Migrants Returned from Iran, Turkey, Pakistan in 8 Months – Tolo News
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations has reported that in the past eight months of the current solar year, more than 900,000 Afg....

The Challenges of Secularism and Governance in Nepal

Nepal, a nation with deep-rooted cultural traditions, was declared a secular state in 2008 after centuries as a Hindu kingdom. This transformation, driven by ideals of equality and inclusivity, was expected to unify the country’s various religious ....

Polycrisis in Europe: Need for Rebuilding Resilience

The 2024 European Union parliamentary elections saw the continuation of a strong leadership, with Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president, Kaja Kallas as EU high representative, and António Costa as European Council president. Despite ....

Neighbourhood News Digest – 04 December 2024

Afghanistan
Foreign Ministry: Broad Relations with All Nations Sought, Including India– Tolo News
Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says that Afghanistan's interim government seek....

Neighbourhood News Digest – 02 December 2024

Bhutan
Health Minister responds to concerns over charges for off-hour healthcare services – The Bhutanese
During the 3rd Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth Parliament, South Thimphu’s MP Tshewang Rinzin raised a....

Neighborhood News Digest - 28 November 2024

Afghanistan
Kremlin: Removing Islamic Emirate from Banned List Requires Formal Process-Tolo News
The Kremlin clarified that removing the name of the Islamic Emirate from its country's list of banned organizations requires goin....

Botswana Elections: Beginning of a New Political Era

On 30 October, 2024, Botswana, the continent’s longest-serving democracy held its presidential elections. The contest for power was fought between the country’s ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and the op....

Neighborhood News Digest - 27 November 2024

Afghanistan
UNAMA Reports Challenges Facing Media Freedom in Afghanistan-Tolo News
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has released a report detailing the state of the media in the country over the pas....

Neighborhood News Digest - 25 November 2024

Afghanistan
Iran's Foreign Minister Appoints Alireza Bigdeli as Ambassador to Kabul-Tolo News
Iran's Foreign Minister has dismissed the ambassador and special representative of the country's president for Afghanistan and appoi....

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