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Neighborhood News Digest- 08 February 2024

Afghanistan
NGOs Warn of Adverse Effects of Lack of Rainfall in Afghanistan-Tolo News
Save the Children and four other NGOs in a joint statement warned about the lack of rainfall and worsening weather conditions in Afghanistan....

February 08, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Presidential election , European Union , United States , Inflation , India-Maldives relations , BNP , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Maldives Economy , Nepal-Russia , State Revenue , UN Peacekeeping , FMR.
Neighborhood News Digest- 07 February 2024

Afghanistan
Muttaqi Meets With Sinirlioğlu, Calls UN Special Envoy Post 'Unnecessary'-Tolo News
In his meeting with the Special Coordinator of the United Nations for Afghanistan, Feridun Sinirlioğlu, acting Foreign Minister ....

February 07, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , election , Bangladesh , Balochistan , Security , United States , Tajikistan , United Nations , Awami League , India-Myanmar , Forex , NPP , Maldives Economy , FMR , Maritime Laws , Nepal-Australia
Neighborhood News Digest- 06 February 2024

Afghanistan
Posting of UN Special Envoy for Afghanistan against UN Law: Mujahid- Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said that the appointment of the UN special envoy for Afghanistan—a vacancy approved ....

February 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Taliban , Arakan army , Tourism , Islamic Emirate , India-Bangladesh-Myanmar , Climate , Thailand-Myanmar , Maldives-India relations , International Monetary Fund , Online Safety Act , Presidential Impeachment , Sita-Ram , EC
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
Taliban Interim Administration: A Review of its Regional Engagements in 2023
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
The year 2023 marks the second anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul. After more than two years of the takeover, Afghanistan is still in the middle of a deep humanitarian crisis and a grappling economy amids....

January 30, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Article , Pakistan , China , Iran , Taliban , Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
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- 29 January 2024

Afghanistan

Kabul to Host 'Afghanistan's Regional Cooperation Initiative' on Monday-Tolo News
The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdul Qahar Balkhi, said that the Islamic Emirate on Monday will host “Afghanis....

January 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , IMF , United Nations , India-Maldives relations , National Assembly , China loan , Bhutan PM , International Court of Justice (ICJ) , Iran tensions
VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 January 2024)

Defence

  1. Bharat-UAE conducted a joint military exercise— “Desert Cyclone” in Rajasthan.
  2. Raksha Mantri inaugurated the first all-girls Sainik School at Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
    January 24, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , Kashmir , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , Indian Navy , LeT , Uttar Pradesh , Canada , TTP , Somalia , Bharat , Islamic , Bishnoi , Khalistani , Sainik School , Arsh Dala , California
Neighborhood News Digest- 24 January 2024

Afghanistan
4 Countries to Soon Hold Meeting on Afghanistan: Kabulov- Tolo News
Russia said that a quadrilateral meeting will take place by the end of January to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. The Russian president’s ....

January 24, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , France , Red Sea , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Sri Lankan Navy , National Unity and Reconciliation Bill , Maldives France Relations , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , Torkham , SBP , Pak elections , Disarmament
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