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Neighborhood News Digest- 18 November 2024

Afghanistan

Abbas Stanikzai: Peaceful Afghanistan Benefits Region and World-Tolo News

Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of both regional ....

November 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Tourism , IMF , Kuala Lumpur , NPP , VPN , Maldivian Economy , interim Government , Deeyar , Council of Islamic Ideology , Credit Ratings.

Neighborhood News Digest - 14 November 2024

Afghanistan

Taliban delegation attends Telecommunication Conference in India-The Khaama Press

The Taliban’s spokesperson announced that Barat Shah Agha Nadim, head of the Afghanistan Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (....

November 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Climate Change , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , IMF , climate finance , BNP , Carbon Neutrality , Maldivian Economy , COP29 , interim Government , South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council , Taliban Delegation , Artificial Intelligence Policy

A New Era for Sri Lanka? The November Parliamentary Election

Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction

On September 21 this year Sri Lanka held its first presidential election after the Aragalaya protests amid significant political and economic challenges, marking a crucial moment in the country’s journey toward economic rec....

November 13, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , Sri Lanka , election , IMF , NPP , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Aragalaya , Sri Lanka Parliamentary Election , Anura Kumara Dissanayake , Tamil votes

Neighborhood News Digest - 12 November 2024

Afghanistan

India Considers Accepting Islamic Emirate Representative-Tolo News

Indian newspaper the Sunday Guardian has reported on the possibility of India's accepting the Islamic Emirate's request to appoint a second secreta....

November 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Taliban , Beijing , Azerbaijan , Arab League , OIC , IMF , COAS , Awami League , Mumbai , Gelephu Mindfulness City , COP29 , Arugam Bay , GMC , Maldives-Italy , Organization for Islamic Corporation , Afghanistan Consulate , Stanikzai

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 October 2024

Afghanistan

Source: New Uzbekistan Envoy Arrives in Kabul-Tolo News

A source told TOLO news that Oybek Usmanov has arrived in Kabul as the new Uzbekistan ambassador and is expected to present his credentials to the prime minis....

October 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , WTO , interim Government , World Trade Organisation , Africa Asia Luminary Annual Conference.

Neighborhood News Digest - 28 October 2024

Afghanistan

Stanekzai Denies Existence of Conflict among Islamic Emirate Members-Tolo News

Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, has dismissed claims of conflicts among members of th....

October 28, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Tourism , UK , IMF , CSTO , Riyadh , interim Government , Arugam Bay , 27 Amendment , Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators , CATA

Neighborhood News Digest - 23 October 2024

Afghanistan

Afghan Delegation Visits China to Boost Energy Investment-Tolo News

The Ministry of Energy and Water has announced that a delegation led by acting Minister Abdul Latif Mansoor has traveled to China to explore oppor....

October 23, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Balochistan , Tourism , IMF , Sheikh Hasina , India-Sri Lanka , Chief Justice , interim Government , Uzbek language , Aging Society , Yahya Afridi , UNRC

Africa Now (1-15 October, 2024)

OVERVIEW

As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the African continent is increasingly recognized for its strategic importance in global affairs. In recent past, significant developments have unfolded in Africa. This edition of....

October 22, 2024 India , China , Ivory Coast , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Eritrea , Egypt , Maritime cooperation , IMF , Italy , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Malawi , Comoros , INS Talwar , Mauritania , European Commissioner for International Partnerships , African Union Commission , AUC , African Union Support Mission in Somalia , AUSSOM , IBSAMAR VIII , Matla-Urja Energy Conference , DUCAT Maritime , India-Algeria

Neighborhood News Digest- 22 October 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Targets ISIS-K Members Accused of Backing Recent Attacks-Tolo News

The Islamic Emirate reported conducting operations against the hideouts of those responsible for recent attacks in the provinces of....

October 22, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Remittances , Indonesia , Islamic Emirate , Debt , Sheikh Hasina , Sri Lanka Election , RMG , Amu Darya , Easter attack , interim Government , ISIS-K , International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)

Neighborhood News Digest- 09 October 2024

Afghanistan

Kabul Launches 22.75 MW Solar Energy Project in Surobi- Tolo News

The construction of a 22.75 MW solar energy project began on Tuesday in the Naghlu area of Surobi district, Kabul. Abdul Bari Omar, the head of Da A....

October 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , SCO , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , World Bank , IMF , PTI , Sheikh Hasina , Sri Lanka Election , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Maldives-India relations , interim Government , Helmand