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Bangladesh’s elections have just been held on January 7. As anticipated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has returned back to power with a large majority. With this she starts her fifth term in office, the first being from 1996 to 2001 and the other th....

January 18, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , India , China , Rohingya , Muslim Brotherhood , Awami League , Sheikh Hasina , BNP , Ganges Water Treaty

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- 02 January 2024

Afghanistan

Afghanistan ranked among the most dangerous countries for journalists- The Khama Press

Reporters Without Borders, in its latest report, has assessed Vietnam, Russia, and Afghanistan as the most dangerous countries ....

January 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Afghanistan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh Election , Sri Lankan economy , NUG , Rohingyas , BNP , Maldives-China , Sri Lanka Election , Myanmar-China , United Arab Emirates , Indian Military in Maldives

Neighborhood News Digest – 20 December 2023

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Considers Witholding of UN Seat 'Illegal'- Tolo News

The United Nations Credentials Committee has deferred its decision on assigning Afghanistan’s seat in the organization to the Islamic Emirate f....

December 20, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , India-Nepal , SAARC , refugees , Migration , Business , Militants , Bangladesh Election , Awami League , ADB , Rohingyas , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Climate action , Royal vision , Austerity , Dam , Illegal , China Earthquake , Impeachment Resolutions

Neighborhood News Digest – 18 December 2023

Afghanistan

India's approach to Afghanistan continues to be guided by historical relations, friendship with Afghan people: Jaishankar- The Hindu

In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, External Affairs Minister S. Jaish....

December 18, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , SAARC , Arakan army , Tourism , refugees , Awami League , PTI , BNP , India-Myanmar , Internet , Development Projects , Bangladesh Election Commission , Unskilled laborers , SEZ Investment , Green city , Domestic revenue , TTP< Dawood , Artificial rain , Decentralised Budget , India-Afghan , UN Chief , Taliban Remittances

Neighbourhood News Digest- 8 December 2023

Afghanistan

Stanikzai: Ban on Girls' Schooling Cause of Distance with Public- Tolo News

The Deputy Foreign Minister, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, stressed the importance of reopening schools for girl students beyond grade ....

December 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , embassy , South Asia , NSA , Ukraine , energy , Islamic Emirate , Education , Schools , Colombo security conclave , Blockade , Hydropower , Nepal-India , BNP , India-Myanmar , Wildlife , Bangladesh Election Commission , International Observers , Sri Lankan military , 6th Colombo Security Dialogue , Maldives Budget , Election Commission Pakistan (ECP) , Consulates , Green Hydrocarbon , Climate goals

Neighborhood News Digest – 29 November 2023

Afghanistan

Extraction to Begin at 8 New Wells in Amu Oil Field-Tolo News

The commencement of oil extraction from eight new wells in the Amu oil field was inaugurated on Tuesday in Sar-e Pul province. The ceremony was attende....

November 29, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , Nepal , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Taliban , Imran Khan , EU , dialogue , UAE , Bangladesh Election , PTI , debt restructuring , BNP , Amu Darya , Afghan refugees , PM Kakar , Maldives-Turkey talks , People’s National Front (PNF) , Jajarkot Earthquake , Election blackout , Carmon neutral , Electricity exports , Cypher case , Fisherman , Oil Field , Investment Myanmar.

Neighborhood News Digest – 15 May 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban urges Qatar to invest in Afghanistan – The Print

Taliban’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that officials of the Afghan interim government in their meeting with the Qatari delegation who visited Kand....

May 15, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Afghanistan , Foreign Minister , Bhutan , Bangladesh , LoC , Imran Khan , Covid , Baluchistan , Jaishankar , BNP , Sri Lanka-India , IMF bailout , Taliban-Qatar , Sections , China border , Pokhara Airport , Bhutan Refugee Scam , Ex-Deputy PM , Nepal protests , Pakistan protests , Pak Military , Sri Lanka-Australia

Neighborhood News Digest – 13 April 2023

Afghanistan

China Spells Out Its Position on Afghanistan – Tolo News

The embassy of China in Kabul shed light on 11 points that clarified the country’s position regarding Afghanistan. The point first, the embassy said in a st....

April 13, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Defence , Bhutan , trade , Japan , elections , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Taliban , EU , Tourism , IMF , Women , Sweden , UN , Northeast , Environment , debt restructuring , BNP , HRW , Thailand-Myanmar , Amir Khan Muttaqi , CJP , SC , Pak economy , Economic Growth. COVID-19 , Airstrikes , SLPP

Neighborhood News Digest – 03 April 2023

Afghanistan

U.K. govt 'in negotiations' after three British men held in Afghanistan – The Hindu

Britain's Interior Minister Suella Braverman on Sunday said the U.K. government was "in negotiations" after three British men were ....

April 03, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , India-Nepal , Taliban , Imran Khan , military , UK , WHO , Inflation , Transformation , Aid , India-Bangladesh , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Rupee , Indian assistance , India-Malidves , Crime , Stampedes , Russian oil , Ramayana