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Neighbourhood News Digest – 18 December 2024

Afghanistan

Leader of the Islamic Emirate Overseeing Critical Economic Decisions – Tolo News

The Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Tuesday that the leader of the Islamic Emirate chaired an extraor....

December 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Nepal relations , Gwadar port , export , Afghanistan Economy , Maldives-China Relations , Gelephu Mindfulness City , Afghanistan-Russia Relations , US-Bangladesh Relations , China International Development Cooperation Agency , CIDCA , Thailand-Myanmar Relations , Hinger Crises , India-Sri Lanka Relations.

Neighbourhood News Digest – 16 December 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Denounces Extension of UN Sanctions Monitoring Mission – Tolo News

The Islamic Emirate has condemned the extension of the UN Sanctions Committee’s monitoring mission, saying that sanctions on it....

December 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , CPEC , Bangladesh , China-Pakistan Economic Corridor , Thailand , Terror Financing , India-Sri Lanka relations , World Bank , Aid , UNICEF , USAID. , UN Sanctions Committee , National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology , NCHM , Bangladesh - East Timor Relations , Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences , CATAS , EU Air Safety List

Neighbourhood News Digest – 13 December 2024

Afghanistan

Security and Stability Concerns Remain in Afghanistan: UNAMA – Tolo News

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) chief, Roza Otunbayeva, presented a quarterly report on Afghanistan's situation ....

December 13, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Nepal relations , SAARC , UNAMA , RAA , United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan , Afghan-Trans Railway , Bangladesh-Timor-Leste Relations , Bangladesh-Singapore Relations , Royal Audit Authority , Foreign Exchange Bill , United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime , UNODC , Myanmar-China Relations , Pakistan Climate Change , Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry , OICCI , Sri Lanka-India Relations , Sri Lanka-Canada Relations

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 – 11 December 2024

Afghanistan

Strengthening Ties: Islamic Emirate’s Diplomatic Efforts in Qatar – Tolo News

Mohammad Naeem, acting head of the Islamic Emirate's Embassy in Qatar, praised Doha's role in fostering relations between the Islami....

December 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , India-Bangladesh Relations , Inflation , Nepal-India Relations , India-Sri Lanka ties , Maldives-China Relations , Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations , Pakistan-US Relations , Afghanistan Qatar Relations , Khorlochhu Hydropower Project , Association of Bhutanese in Perth Incorporated , ABPI , Aasandha , Chin State , Trans Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network , THMDCN , US International Development Finance Corporation , DFC

Neighbourhood News Digest - 10 December 2024

Afghanistan

Shaheen Criticizes US for Actions Related to Doha Agreement – Tolo News

Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Political Office of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar accused the United States of violating the Doha Agreement. ....

December 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Cybercrime , BRI , SAARC , India-Bangladesh Relations , India-Bhutan Relations , ADB , Doha Agreement , UNHCR , Asian Development Bank , Maldives-Japan Relations , United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , Afghan-US relations , Electoral Reforms , Bhutan-Japan Relations , Bangladesh-Myanmar border , Pakistan-China Relations , Pakistan-US Relations , US-Sri Lanka Relations

Neighbourhood News Digest – 9 December 2024

Afghanistan

900,000 Migrants Returned from Iran, Turkey, Pakistan in 8 Months – Tolo News

The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations has reported that in the past eight months of the current solar year, more than 900,000 Afg....

December 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Syria , CPEC , Bangladesh , China-Pakistan Economic Corridor , Imran Khan , India-Nepal relations , IMF , Humanitarian aid , Immigration , India-Myanmar relations , Nepal-China Relations , India-Bangladesh Ties , Interim Budget , Doha Forum , Bhutan Integrated Tourism Master Plan 2025-34 , Kalmykia , Nepal-US Relations , Public Debt Management Office , PDMO

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

Neighbourhood News Digest - 5 December 2024

Afghanistan

Over 90 percent of Afghanistan’s districts face limited access to humanitarian aid: UN Report – UN Report

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a new report ....

December 05, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , China-Myanmar relations , World Bank , Humanitarian aid , Exports , Nepal-China Relations , India-Bhutan Relations , Sheikh Hasina , Maldives-China Relations , MNDAA , Carbon Trade , Afghanistan-Turkmenistan , Gyalsung Cadets , Moody’s Credit Ratings , Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army , Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations , Interim Budget

Neighbourhood News Digest – 04 December 2024

Afghanistan

Foreign Ministry: Broad Relations with All Nations Sought, Including India– Tolo News

Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says that Afghanistan's interim government seek....

December 04, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Finance Minister , Imran Khan , illegal immigrants , World Bank , India-Bangladesh Relations , IMF , India-Myanmar relations , India-Bhutan Relations , India-Afghanistan relations , junta , Fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers Meeting , Pakistan-Iran relations , Sri Lanka-Japan Relations