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Neighborhood News Digest – 01 November 2023

Afghanistan

EU provides 15 million Euros to support women-led businesses – The Khaama Press

The Head of the European Union Delegation in Kabul has emphasized the economic empowerment of women in Afghanistan as a pivotal prio....

November 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , Pakistan Army , Bangladesh , IMF , India-Bangladesh , National Assembly , PM Prachanda , China border , EU aid , Afghan refugees , Muizzu , Assam visit , UN chief Guterres , SBA talk , Rohingya Myanmar , CARAT exercise

Neighborhood News Digest – 27 September 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Currency Is World's Best-Performing Currency This Quarter: Report – NDTV

The currency of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan has emerged as the best-performing currency in the world this quarter, according....

September 27, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Bhutan , elections , Indian Ocean , Tourism , IMF , UN , AIIB , China-Sri Lanka , Rare Earth , China-Myanmar , US Envoy , PM Prachanda , China-Bangladesh , Afghanistan currency , Afghan immigrants , Permanent Membership , Taiwan independence

Neighborhood News Digest – 05 September 2023

Afghanistan

Afghan woman leads hunger strike for women’s rights amid global neglect – The Khaama Press

Tamana Zaryab Paryani, an activist for women’s rights, along with several other women, has initiated a hunger strike....

September 05, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , G20 , France , women rights , India-Sri Lanka , PM Prachanda , President Alvi , Export power , Chopper crash

Neighborhood News Digest – 8 August 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban Prepare Suicide Bombers in Water Dispute With Iran - Bloomberg

In mid-May, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi issued a warning to the Taliban: honor Afghanistan’s water-supply agreement or face the consequen....

August 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Air Force , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , Bangladesh , Taliban , Assam , Two Front war , Asim Munir , President Solih , Indo-Nepal , PM Prachanda , energy trade , Water Dispute , Trilateral highway , Iran gas pipeline , Awami League party , Gress tax , Tin mining , US general licence

Neighborhood News Digest – 12 July 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban halt Swedish activities in Afghanistan after Koran burning – Devdiscourse

The Taliban administration halted all activities by Sweden in Afghanistan on Tuesday in response to the burning of a Koran in Sto....

July 12, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Taliban , Imran Khan , BRI , Remittances , Sweden , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , Census , India-Sri Lanka , PM Prachanda , Mt Everest , Prison , Rupee Trade , EU-Bangladesh , Koran , Import surge , JF-17 fighters

Neighborhood News Digest – 26 June 2023

Afghanistan: Clerics call upon Taliban to reopen schools for girls above sixth grade – The Print

Some religious leaders in Parwan province of Afghanistan have called upon the Taliban regime to reopen schools for girls above the sixth gr....

June 26, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , economy , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , LoC , Taliban , Imran Khan , energy , Violence , IMF , Humanitarian aid , UN , Economic crisis , women rights , Suu Kyi , Aid , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , PM Prachanda , – Afghanistan , Poppy , SL-China , Saudi-Bangladesh

Neighborhood News Digest – 20 June 2023

Afghanistan

Restrictions on women, girls should be removed in Afghanistan: UN – Business Standard

Representatives from several countries at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) criticized the humanitarian situati....

June 20, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Afghanistan , Bhutan , UNHRC , Taliban , Imran Khan , Tourism , World Bank , IMF , UN , women rights , Durand Line , PTI , India-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , PM Prachanda , NTPC , Movie ban , Hindu Statehood , PM Shehbaz Sharif , Exchange rate , Digital Education

Neighborhood News Digest – 19 June 2023

Afghanistan

Water wars: Afghanistan and Iran’s deadly border flare-up spotlights scarcity crisis – CNBC

Iran and Afghanistan are going head-to-head over control of the supply of a crucial resource that’s shrinking by th....

June 19, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , ASEAN , Iran , Afghanistan , US Withdrawal , Bhutan , BRICS , Nawaz Sharif , Assam , Tourism , US-China , Cold War , Siliguri Corridor , Blasphemy , earthquake , Russia-Sri Lanka , Pakistan exports , PM Prachanda , Bhutan Refugee Scam , Explosion , Finance , Greek Boat Tragedy , Anti-Terrorism Act , Operation Pawan , BSF-BGB

Neighborhood News Digest – 09 June 2023

Afghanistan

The Growing Threat of the Islamic State in Afghanistan and South Asia – United States Institute of Peace

When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, counterterrorism experts were alarmed at the possibl....

June 09, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Afghanistan , Islamic State , Bhutan , Pakistan Army , Taliban , Imran Khan , UN , FTA , TTP , Jaishankar , Rohingyas , Bangladesh Economy , Israel-Myanmar , Solar energy , Myanmar-China , KPK , PM Prachanda , Sikh refugees , India-EU , Drug Prices , Sri Lanka-Thailand , SL Women , Sl-Maldives , Lawyers

Neighborhood News Digest – 05 June 2023

Afghanistan

Pakistan Permits Barter Trade With Russia, Iran And Afghanistan – Republic World

In a bid to ease the mounting pressure on its fast-depleting foreign reserves, cash-starved Pakistan has announced a barter trade a....

June 05, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Bangladesh , Inflation , Sheikh Hasina , Food Shortage , PM Prachanda , Barter Trade , Mizoram terrorists , Rail links , PM Imran Khan , Economic crises.