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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- 09 May 2024

Afghanistan

Uzbek foreign minister emphasizes acceleration of ‘Trans-Afghanistan’ project-The Khaama Press

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan has announced that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of th....

May 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka elections , Tourism , World Bank , IMF , Inflation , Middle East , Suu Kyi , India-Bangladesh , India-Bhutan , Russia-Ukraine War , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , US-Nepal , Boundary Dispute , Imran Khan Moon Satellite , Monetary Authority of Maldives

Neighborhood News Digest- 02 May 2024

Afghanistan

World Bank Provides $84 Million to Afghanistan-Tolo News

The World Bank in a statement said that it will provide $84 million in aid to Afghanistan. The World Bank's statement mentioned that this aid will be used to....

May 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , BJP , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , sanctions , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Balochistan , EU , WHO , World Bank , Awami League , PPP , earthquake , NPP , Maldives-India relations , Saima Wazed , Workers Rights , Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) , Nepal-Canada , Kuwait-Myanmar

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- 18 March 2024

Afghanistan

Amir Khan Muttaqi invites new Pakistani FM to Kabul-The Khama Press

The Afghan National Television reported that Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban, has invited Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s fo....

March 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , democracy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , CPEC , Bangladesh , Tourism , refugees , IMF , Sweden , External Debt , Parliamentary elections , India-Myanmar , NPP , Aragalaya , Digital Payment , Public Trust , Commodity Prices , Observations , Maldives-India Core Group Meeting , India.

Neighborhood News Digest- 14 March 2024

Afghanistan

Mujahid: Lack of Intl Recognition a Cause of Delay in Formalizing Cabinet-Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLO news that the lack of recognition of the Islamic Emirate and ....

March 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , military base , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , SAARC , IMF , UN , PTI , Kandahar , US-Myanmar , Forex , Poppy , ECP , China-Maldives Relations , Bhutan-India Relations , Vote of Confidence , Rohingya Refugees , Hijacked Ship

Neighborhood News Digest- 09 February 2024

Afghanistan

Muttaqi Criticizes Human Rights Rhetoric of West-Tolo News

The Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, said that during the last 20 years, acts of terrorism have been carried out in Afghanistan in the name of h....

February 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Defence , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Tourism , IMF , Humanitarian aid , UN , Environment , LNG , Indian Troops in Maldives , Maldives Tourism , Nepal-Australia , Nepal -India , Myanmar-Bangladesh-India

Neighborhood News Digest – 11 December 2023

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate to Iran FM: Govt is Inclusive- Tolo News

The Islamic Emirate reacted to the recent remarks of Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian regarding the formation of an inclusive government in A....

December 11, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Parliament , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , sanctions , Nawaz Sharif , Indian Ocean , Taliban , Doha , SAARC , World Health Organization , GDP , UN , Farmers , UAE , Civil war , COAS , Connectivity , Education , Bangladesh Election , Awami League , Medicine , Sheikh Hasina , Humanitarian Assistance , Hydropower , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , Indian Fisherman , Sri Lankan Navy , Debt-service payment , Chinese villages , NEPRA , Insulin , Defence bills , Inclusive , Heng , Seat Sharing

Neighborhood News Digest – 30 October 2023

Afghanistan

Uzbekistan economic delegation arrives in Afghanistan – The Khaama Press

The government’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced that a 45-member economic delegation from Uzbekistan has officially arri....

October 30, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Uzbekistan , Nawaz Sharif , Nepal China , Taliban , BRI , UN , Human Rights , ADB , Nepal-India , Myanmar India , Bangladesh-India , Sri-Lanka-France , Railway , Afghan Migrants , Muttaqi , Salang Highway , Hydropower Bhutan , Pakistan Jahangir Tareen , Punjab budget , Pakistan Shelling , Abdulla Yameen , Maldives- India , Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , Maritime Safety. IMF , cop 28 , Bangladesh China

VIF Delegation Visit to Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan held a nationwide referendum on constitutional reforms on April 30, 2023. A delegation from Vivekananda international Foundation (VIF) which included Dr Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF and Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow (Central Asia....

May 15, 2023 Conference , International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , agriculture , Climate Change , Uzbekistan , Food Security