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Neighborhood News Digest- 24 February 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan discuss financial cooperation and money transfer solutions- The Khaama Press

Noor Ahmad Agha, the Governor of the Central Bank of Afghanistan under Taliban control, met with Timur Ishmetov,....

February 24, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Trump , Bhutan , trade , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Azerbaijan , IMF , UN Human Rights Council , India-Bangladesh , India-Sri Lanka , Myanmar-Russia Relations , US Weapons , Scam Centres , India-Bhutan.

Neighborhood News Digest- 21 February 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan revokes membership in the Rome Statute-The Khaama Press

The Taliban government has announced the termination of Afghanistan’s membership in the Rome Statute following a request from the Chief Prosecut....

February 21, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Bangladesh , IMF , JUI-F , India-Bhutan , India-Sri Lanka , ICC , Maldives-China Relations , DABS , Myanmar-China Relations , Scam Centres. , Foreign Remittances , Language Day , IMF Myanmar , United Wa State Army , UWSA

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 February 2025

Afghanistan

US State Department plans to close Afghan Resettlement Office by April: Reuters-The Khaama Press

The U.S. State Department has directed the Office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) to prepare ....

February 20, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , World Bank , COAS , India-Bangladesh , Political Party , BNP , US aid , Afghan refugees , Kurram.

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 February 2025

Afghanistan

UN Security Council to discuss extension of UNAMA Mission in Afghanistan-The Khaama Press

The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting regarding the extension of the United Nations Assistance Missio....

February 18, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , UNAMA , World Bank , India-Bangladesh , BNP , Visas , India-Sri Lanka , Senate , Maldives-Sri Lanka Relations , Myanmar-China Relations , Adani Group , Privatization , British Forces , – Maldives , Scam Centres.

Neighborhood News Digest- 17 February 2025

Afghanistan

UNSC Grants 23-Day Travel Exemption to Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar-Tolo News

The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee has announced a 23-day travel exemption for Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy pri....

February 17, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , USAID , Türkiye , PECA , Indian Ocean Conference , India-Myanmar.

Neighborhood News Digest- 14 February 2025

Afghanistan

Mujahid: Efforts Underway for Islamic Emirate Diplomatic Presence in India-Tolo News

Following reports about a proposed list of diplomats from the Islamic Emirate to India, the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate Z....

February 14, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Turkey , WHO , Malaysia , India-Bangladesh , BNP , India-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , Kurram , Child Soldiers , Foreign Exchange , Adani Group.

Escalating Tensions: The Ongoing Conflict in Kurram

Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Kurram, a strategically located district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, has garnered significant media attention in recent months, though unfortunately, not for the right reasons. The year 2024 remained yet another violent year for t....

February 14, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Article , Pakistan , FATA , Geopolitics , TTP , Shia , Sunni , Jirga , Kurram , Land Dispute , Regional Proxy War , Sectarian Conflict , Afghanistan.

Neighborhood News Digest- 13 February 2025

Afghanistan

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Affected By US Aid Suspension-Tolo News

The United Nations has announced that after the suspension of US financial aid, 1.2 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan will be affected. The Unit....

February 13, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , income tax , Corruption , Turkey , Thailand , IMF , UN , UAE , Rohingyas , India-Sri Lanka , US aid , Norwegian Refugee Council , Federal Cabinet , Sheikh Hasina.

Neighborhood News Digest- 12 February 2025

Afghanistan

Dozens of Healthcare Centers Shut Down in Ghazni, Bamyan After US Aid Cut-Tolo News

Local officials in Ghazni and Bamyan provinces have reported that dozens of healthcare centers in these provinces have ceased oper....

February 12, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , ISIS , Bangladesh , IMF , Dubai , UN , UAE , FTA , BNP , India-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , Bamyan , Kunduz

Neighborhood News Digest- 11 February 2025

Afghanistan

Qosh Tepa Canal Second Phase Excavation 87% Complete: NDC-Tolo News

The National Development Company (NDC) says that 87% of the excavation work for the second phase of the Qosh Tepa Canal has been completed, and th....

February 11, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Russia , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Thailand , OIC , IMF , Dubai , Norway , India-Bhutan , Lisbon , power outage , Solar energy , economy. National government , Agha Khan , Myanmar border