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Neighborhood News Digest- 28 January 2025

Afghanistan

Shaheen: Islamic Emirate Seeks Resolution of Differences through Dialogue-Tolo News

Suhail Shaheen, the acting ambassador of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar, responded to the recent remarks of the US Secretary of Stat....

January 28, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , TAPI , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Indo Pacific , EU , Tourism , IMF , Railways , PTI , BNP , HRW , Myanmar-China , India-Maldives FTA

Neighborhood News Digest - 09 January 2025

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate: We Have Not Received Any Financial Aid from US-Tolo News

Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, has rejected claims of billions of dollars in US aid to Afghanistan, stating t....

January 09, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Israel , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Trump , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , EU , IMF , PTI , Sri Lanka-China , Myanmar-Russia , Maldives-India relations , Resettlement , Rakhine State , PHPA-I dam , Ngultrum , KKH

Neighbourhood News Digest – 12 December 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate: Khalil Rahman Haqqani Martyred in 'Cowardly' Attack – Tolo News

A deadly explosion occurred on December 11, at the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. The Islamic Emirate, in a statement, anno....

December 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Nepal relations , Unemployment , SAARC , EU , IMF , Kachin Independence Army , Adani , KIA , National Council , Maldives Inland Revenue Authority , MIRA , Maldives-Oman Relations , Syria Attacks , United Kashmir People’s National Party , UKPNP , Colombo West International Terminal , CWIT

Neighbourhood News Digest - 6 December 2024

Afghanistan

France condemns latest Taliban-imposed ban on Afghan women – UN Report

France has strongly condemned the Taliban's recent decision to ban Afghan women from working with the United Nations, describing it as a seve....

December 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Syria , Bangladesh , European Union , Bangladesh-India relations , EU , Tourism , Nepal-China Relations , India-Bhutan Relations , Awami League , Myanmar Junta , India-Myanmar , Nepal-Bangladesh , Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations , Iranian Human Rights Organization , Bangladesh-US relations , Yungichhu Hydropower Project , Maldivies Exports , Aleppo , Cross-Border Energy Trade , CBET , Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations

Second Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security: Some Major Takeaways

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

The II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, hosted by Belarus from October 31 to November 1, is believed to have highlighted the shifting stance within Eurasia towards a more multipolar world, with an increasing emphasis on autonomy f....

November 08, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , EU , Russia Ukraine war , multipolarity , Energy imports , Illegal Sanctions

Neighborhood News Digest - 06 November 2024

Afghanistan

Mujahid: Fulfilling Doha III Commitments Needs Ongoing Meetings-Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, stated that fulfilling the commitments made at the third Doha meeting will require....

November 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , EU , India-Bhutan , BNP , Asim Munir , Maldives-China , rural development , China-Bhutan , Wind Project , Human Rights Commission of Maldives , HRCM , DOHA III , Kankor Exam , Judicial Commission of Pakistan

Africa Now (15-30 September, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African continent continues to experience dynamic changes, with major developments across political, economic, and social spheres. From democratic developments to critical economic reforms, African nations are navigating a ra....

October 03, 2024 US , China , Liberia , Ethiopia , Africa , Terrorism , Tunisia , Egypt , Rwanda , EU , IMF , UNGA , Sudan , Food Security , UAE , Kenya , VIF Africa Now , Mali , South Africa , Uganda , DRC , Maritime Corporation , Chad , Sierra Leone Somalia , M23 Rebel , Debt for Nature Swap , EESC , AU-ECOSOCC , African Lion 2025 , India-EU Water Partnership , Digital System Payment System , Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo , ADD Expo , INS Talwar , Climate Change.

Neighborhood News Digest- 26 September 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Denies Women's Rights Violations amidst Intl Concerns-Tolo News

Hamdullah Fitrat, Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, has denied the violation of women's rights in the country and stated tha....

September 26, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BRICS , Bangladesh , EU , IMF , Inflation , UN , India-Bangladesh , Rohingyas , India- Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) , Sri Lanka General Election , United States Agency for International Development (USAID) , Bhutan Paro , Constitutional Courts , PML-N.

Neighborhood News Digest- 09 August 2024

Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Population Estimated at 35.7 Million This Year-Tolo News

The National Statistics and Information Authority (NSIA) said that Afghanistan's population is estimated to be 35.7 million people for the curr....

August 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Political Violence , EU , India-Bangladesh , Maldives-India relations , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , - Maldives , interim Government , Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) , Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) , Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) , UK Riots , Cabinet.

Neighborhood News Digest- 02 August 2024

Afghanistan

Ministry of Economy: Work On Over 1,300 Projects Ongoing-Tolo News

Officials from the Ministry of Economy said during a program on Thursday that outlined the achievements of the past year that work is ongoing on ov....

August 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , EU , World Health Organization , IMF , United Nations , Hamas , South Africa , India-Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Quota Protest , Maldives- India Relations , UN.