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Neighborhood News Digest – 5 July 2023

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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....

July 05, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , SCO , economy , Afghanistan , Bhutan , BRICS , South Asia , Taliban , Media , Tourism , Landmines , India-Sri Lanka , Children , India aid , Toshakhana corruption case , Prison break , TAAI , US-China-Bangladesh
Neighborhood News Digest – 3 July 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan least peaceful country in the world, says IEP; Taliban calls report "unjust" – The Economic Times
The Taliban has criticized the Institute for Economics and Peace's 'Global Peace Index 2022' findings....

July 03, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , Balochistan , Taliban , oil prices , BRI , Tourism , Human Rights , India-Maldives , debt restructuring , Same-sex marriage , India-Out , Myanmar-India-Thailand , wastewater , IMF bailout deal
Neighborhood News Digest – 28 June 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Account For 80% Of Global Illicit Opium Production In 2022: UN Report – NDTV
Afghanistan continued to account for the "majority (80 per cent) of global illicit opium production in 2022," the United Na....

June 28, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , Bangladesh , LoC , Taliban , BRI , Tourism , World Bank , IMF , Shehbaz Sharif , Opium , Manipur Violence , May 9 , Solar Project , Gorkhas , India-SL
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
Neighbourhood News Digest - 15 June 2023

Afghanistan

Pakistan Deports More Than 530 Afghan Refugees to Afghanistan - Latestly
After the Taliban assumed power in August 2021, thousands of Afghans fearing persecution and death threats fled Afghanistan and entered nei....

June 15, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Tourism , Economic crisis , India-Pakistan , Drones , Nepal-China , Nepal-India , India-Afghanistan , Maldives-Seychelles , Cyclone Biparjoy , Sri Lanka Presidential elections
Neighborhood News Digest – 14 June 2023

Afghanistan

Opium cultivation plummets in Afghanistan's Helmand, shows satellite imagery - India Today
Satellite imagery has shown a staggering 99% reduction in opium cultivation in Afghanistan's Helmand. The analysis of the....

June 14, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , BIMSTEC , Tourism , Economic crisis , Suu Kyi , Nepal-China , Nepal-India , Opium , Cyclone Mocha , Cyclone Biparjoy , Sri-Lanka-France , Russia-Pakistan
Neighborhood News Digest – 08 June 2023

Afghanistan
Russian Foreign Minister reiterates country’s support for inclusive government in Afghanistan – The Print
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated Russia’s support for an inclusive government in....

June 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , Afghanistan , Bhutan , USAID , Imran Khan , energy , Tourism , World Bank , Debt Trap , Budget , ADB , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , Heatwave , India-Sri Lanka , Akhand Bharat , Online Security
Neighborhood News Digest – 07 June 2023

Afghanistan
Car bomb causes deaths in northern Afghanistan – provincial spokesperson – The Print
A car bomb detonated in the northern Afghan province of Badakhshan on Tuesday, causing some deaths, the provincial spokesper....

June 07, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Bhutan , Taliban , Tourism , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , India-Sri Lanka , Crypto , – Afghanistan , LPG gas , Sikh Pilgrims , Pakistan Debt , Sri Lanka-Nepal , Maldives-US
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (08-14 May)

Economic
U.S. eyes Mideast-India transport network to counter China
The U.S. is talks with Saudi Arabia, India and the United Arab Emirates about a massive transport infrastructure project as Washington steps up engagement wit....

May 31, 2023 Iran Nuclear Program , Saudi Arabia , NATO , Tourism , G7 , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Sittwe Port , Mideast transport corridor , Solar Panels , Hamburg port , US-China ties , PLA Rocket Force
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