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Neighbourhood News Digest - 01 February 2024

Afghanistan
China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan – The Hindu
While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links — and Kabul....

February 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , Nepal , Parliament , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Foreign Minister , Bhutan , sanctions , elections , Bangladesh , Taliban , BRI , al-Qaeda , Inflation , Emergency , PTI , TTP , junta , Universities , Myanmar Coup , medical evacuation , China influence , UNFAO , Gurkha , Ashoka Pillar
Neighbourhood News Digest- 31 January 2024

Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s neighbours reluctant to prioritize Afghan women’s rights, says ICG-The Khama Press
In a recent report, the International Crisis Group reports that regional authorities are not inclined to emphasiz....

January 31, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Balochistan , Taliban , Assam , demonetisation , Imran Khan , IMF , US-China , Nepal-India , BNP , Maldives-India relations , Indian Fishermen , International Crisis Group , Foreign Secretary Kwatra , National Debt
Neighborhood News Digest – 30 January 2024

Afghanistan
India among 10 countries to participate in meeting convened by Taliban in Kabul- Hindustan Times
India was among 10 regional countries that participated in a meeting of diplomatic representatives convened by the Ta....

January 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Foreign Minister , elections , Bangladesh , Indian Navy , Impeachment , Bhutan Economy , Maldives Tourism , India-Nepal Border Dispute , Independent MPs , Aragalaya , Sri Lankan Crew , Somali Pirates
Neighborhood News Digest – 16 January 2024

Afghanistan
Torkham Crossing Blocked for 3rd Day, Drivers Call for Its Reopening- Tolo News
Following the blockage of Torkham crossing for three consecutive days, truck drivers called on the Islamic Emirate and Pakistani to si....

January 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Bangladesh , Presidential election , LTTE , Taliban , Arakan army , One China policy , Awami League , Nepal-India , BNP , China-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Remittance , Myanmar-India , SIFC , Senate
Neighborhood News Digest- 10 January 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan Humanitarian Needs in 2024 Require $3.06 Billion: OCHA- Tolo News
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that of the 23.7 million people in need of life-savin....

January 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Kabul , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Hafiz Saeed , EU , United Nations , Navy , Special Envoy , Nepal-India , Prisoners , Bangladesh National Election , China-Maldives Relations , Sri Lankan Election , Maldives Tourism , Tshering Tobgay , Turkey-Saudi , Nepal- Russia
Neighborhood News Digest – 28 December 2023

Afghanistan
'Afghanistan Future Thought Forum' Held in Istanbul-Tolo News
Sultan Barakat, the founding director of the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies of Doha said that the 8th Afghanistan Future Thought Forum (AF....

December 28, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , insurgency , elections , Tourism , Borders , Economic crisis , Bangladesh Election , Reconciliation , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Cabinet reshuffle , Electoral Laws Violations , Awami League Election Manifesto , Economic Partnership Agreement , Maldives State Expenditure , Mosquito control program , Istanbul
Neighborhood News Digest – 22 December 2023

Afghanistan
India calls for formation of an inclusive and representative government structure in Afghanistan- The Telegraph
Addressing a Security Council meeting on the topic of ‘Situation in Afghanistan’ on Wednesday, Ind....

December 22, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Taliban , Imran Khan , military , Arakan army , United Nations , FDI , Bangladesh Election , Awami League , Nepal-China , PDP , NPP , Myanmar resistance , BTP , Energy imports , Baloch women , TradeNet Maldives , Maldives State Debt , Garment Sector , Nepal-Sri Lanka , Shan state
Neighbourhood News Digest - 14 December

Afghanistan
Attack in Pakistan Not Related to Afghanistan: Mujahid- Tolo News
The spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, said that attacks in Pakistan on December 12 were not related to Afghanistan and called Pa....

December 14, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , IMF , Solar energy , Space Policy , Gold Smuggling , Myanmar resistance , United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) , UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) , Australian Immigration Rules , Ooredoo Group , INS Tarmugli , LGBT
Neighborhood News Digest – 13 December 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban Should Change Their Policy: Andisha - Tolo News
The permanent representative of Afghanistan to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Nasir Ahmad Andisha, on the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaratio....

December 13, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Taliban , IMF , Human Rights , Hydropower , Pak Army , earthquake , COP28 , LDC , Indo-Bangladesh Border , SAARC Charter Day , Digital Connectivity
Neighborhood News Digest – 12 December 2023

Afghanistan
US Treasury sanctions former Afghan officials for corruption- The Khama Press
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned two former Afghan officials, Mir Rahman Rahmani ....

December 12, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Kashmir , Bhutan , elections , Corruption , World Bank , refugees , Nuclear Power , Bangladesh Election , TTP , Sheikh Hasina , Climate , China-Myanmar , Opium , Fishermen , Afghan troops , Maldives-Turkey Relations , Nepal soldiers
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