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Neighborhood News Digest- 13 February 2025

Afghanistan

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Affected By US Aid Suspension-Tolo News

The United Nations has announced that after the suspension of US financial aid, 1.2 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan will be affected. The Unit....

February 13, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , income tax , Corruption , Turkey , Thailand , IMF , UN , UAE , Rohingyas , India-Sri Lanka , US aid , Norwegian Refugee Council , Federal Cabinet , Sheikh Hasina.

Neighborhood News Digest- 12 February 2025

Afghanistan

Dozens of Healthcare Centers Shut Down in Ghazni, Bamyan After US Aid Cut-Tolo News

Local officials in Ghazni and Bamyan provinces have reported that dozens of healthcare centers in these provinces have ceased oper....

February 12, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , ISIS , Bangladesh , IMF , Dubai , UN , UAE , FTA , BNP , India-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , Bamyan , Kunduz

Neighborhood News Digest - 22 January 2025

Afghanistan

Haqqani Meets UAE President to Discuss Regional Stability-Tolo News

Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Acting Minister of Interior, along with Abdul Haq Wasiq, the Head of Intelligence for the Islamic Emirate, visited....

January 22, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Tourism , Germany , UAE , Middle East , India-Maldives relations , Haqqani , China-Bangladesh , Maldives-China FTA , Climate Grant , Gwadar International Airport , Scam Centers

Neighborhood News Digest - 20 January 2025

Afghanistan

Trade between Afghanistan and Iran Increased by 84% Last Year-Tolo News

Hossein Roustaei, Iran's trade advisor, stated in an interview with Iranian media that trade between Afghanistan and Iran grew by 84% in 2024 ....

January 20, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Tourism , UAE , junta , BNP , Sri Lanka-China , China-Bangladesh , National Debt , Kurram , Women Education , Myanmar – Russia , Mullah Abdul Kabir , Sufi

Neighborhood News Digest- 10 January 2025

Afghanistan

Muttaqi Highlights Islamic Emirate’s Economy-Focused Diplomacy in UAE Visit-Tolo News

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that the ....

January 10, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , South Korea , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Bangladesh , Badakhshan , Germany , UAE , PTI , PPP , Rohingyas , Maldives-India relations , Foreign Reserve , July Uprising , Balkh , Bharat Heavy Electricals , Myanmar-Belarus , Rakhine State.

Neighborhood News Digest - 06 January 2025

Afghanistan

Blinken: US Foreign Policy toward Afghanistan Will Not Change-Tolo News

Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, said that the future administration of Donald Trump will not change US foreign policy toward Afghan....

January 06, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , trade , Bangladesh , Tajikistan , Tourism , refugees , UAE , Mining , BNP , Maldives-India relations , GMC , Adani Group , July Proclamation , Guided Missiles , Inward Remittances , PM

Neighborhood News Digest - 31 December 2024

Afghanistan

Economy Ministry: 355 Development Projects Initiated This Year- Tolo News

At least 355 development projects have been initiated this solar year (1403) across various sectors in the country, with some already comple....

December 31, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Gwadar , Arakan army , Women , UAE , PTI , BNP , NPP , Development Projects , Saffron , Students Against Discrimination , Myanmar-Bangladesh Relations , Families

Neighborhood News Digest - 29 November 2024

Afghanistan

Moscow: More Cooperation Wanted, but Not While Islamic Emirate on Blacklist-Tolo News

The spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova stated that the country intends to expand its cooperation with....

November 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Moscow , Press Freedom , UAE , PTI , ADB , reform , polls , India-Sri Lanka , Maldives-Tajikistan

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 - 30 September 2024

Afghanistan

World Bank Provides $1.7 Billion in Aid to Afghanistan-Tolo News

The World Bank said that it has provided $1.7 billion in aid to Afghanistan since August 2021. In its latest report, the World Bank added that key pr....

September 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , SAARC , UNAMA , World Bank , Lebanon , UAE , Japan- Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka Election , Muttahida Qaumi Movement , Maldives-US Relations , Maldives-New-Zealand , Waste Water Management