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Neighborhood News Digest – 15 September 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban welcome first Chinese ambassador since takeover – Independent
The Taliban extended a grand welcome to China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan on Wednesday, confirming Beijing’s diplomatic acceptance of ....

China’s Deteriorating Economy has Created Instability for Xi Jinping

China’s economy is in dire straits. While assessments of China’s economic situation by foreign banks and economists is worrying, the views of some Chinese economists are even more pessimistic. They question the Chinese government’s projected ec....

Neighborhood News Digest – 11 September 2023

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Officials Discuss With Pakistan Reopening Torkham Gate – Tolo News
Local officials in the eastern province of Nangarhar discussed the reopening of Torkham crossing with Pakistani officials. Arafa....

Neighborhood News Digest – 31 August 2023

Afghanistan
Iran Delegation Meets With Health Ministry in Kabul – Tolo News
The Ministry of Public Health said that in a meeting in Kabul between Qalandar Ebad, the head of the ministry, and an Iranian delegation, there was....

Neighborhood News Digest – 27 July 2023

Afghanistan
UAE: Foreign Minister meets UN-appointed special coordinator for independent assessment on Afghanistan - The Statesman
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of UAE, today met with Ambass....

Neighborhood News Digest – 25 July 2023

Afghanistan
The Taliban Have ‘Infiltrated’ U.N. Deliveries of Aid – Foreign Policy
The United Nations is the custodian of billions of dollars of international assistance meant for the hungry and needy of Afghanistan, wh....

Neighborhood News Digest – 24 July 2023

Afghanistan
Toll in Afghanistan flash floods jumps to 26 killed, 40 missing – The Hindu
The death toll from overnight flash floods caused by torrential rain in central Afghanistan has risen to 26, with more than 40 people m....

Neighborhood News Digest – 6 July 2023

Afghanistan

SCO Member States Call For Inclusive Government In Afghanistan – NDTV
Expressing concern about the situation in Afghanistan, leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States (SCO) called for an esta....

Neighborhood News Digest – 5 July 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban ban women’s beauty salons in Afghanistan – Indian Express
The Taliban are banning women’s beauty salons in Afghanistan, a government spokesman said on Tuesday. It’s the latest curb on the rights an....

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....

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