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Neighborhood News Digest- 29 January 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Turkey Discuss TAP-500 Implementation-Tolo News

The first trilateral meeting, attended by representatives from Turkmenistan and a Turkish company, was held in Kabul to initiate the pr....

January 29, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tehran , Bangladesh , Turkey , Turkmenistan , Tourism , PTI , Sheikh Hasina , Myanmar-China , KIA , Maldives-Saudi Arabia , Fisherman issue , Adani Group , Gelephu City , Bhamo Airport , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Some Challenges for Indian Diplomacy

Rajesh Singh Commentary

India’s diplomatic skills will be tested in considerable measure this new year, in the neighbourhood and far, as well. The test gains even greater importance because it has consequences for the country’s security as well. While Prime Minister Nar....

January 22, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Commentary , Afghanistan , Nepali Congress , Taliban , Sheikh Hasina , Mohamed Muizzu

Neighborhood News Digest- 08 January 2025

Afghanistan

Widespread Criticism as Hundreds of Afghans Arrested in Islamabad-Tolo News

The Islamic Emirate's embassy in Pakistan has reported the arrest of nearly 800 Afghan citizens in Islamabad, the capital. Sardar Ahmad Sh....

January 08, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tax System , election , Bangladesh , One China policy , India-Bangladesh , Sheikh Hasina , Islamabad , Myanmar-China , India-Sri Lanka , Maldives-India relations , Sindh. , Kurram , US Congressman , FAO

Bangladesh in 2024: A Year of Political Turmoil and Transformation

Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

The year 2024 marked a period of intense political unrest for Bangladesh, one defined by sharp political polarization, economic struggles, and significant shifts in governance. From the re-election of Sheikh Hasina at the beginning of the year to the....

January 06, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , India , foreign policy , economy , Bangladesh , Awami League , Sheikh Hasina , BNP , Quota Movement , Muhammad Yunus , Minority , Student Uprising

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

Neighborhood News Digest - 28 November 2024

Afghanistan

Kremlin: Removing Islamic Emirate from Banned List Requires Formal Process-Tolo News

The Kremlin clarified that removing the name of the Islamic Emirate from its country's list of banned organizations requires goin....

November 28, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Disaster , Beijing , Kremlin , Press Freedom , Germany , PTI , Sheikh Hasina , Iskon , Maldives-Tajikistan , Hamid Karzai

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

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- 21 October 2024

Afghanistan

Three-Day Afghan-Kazakh Exhibition Opens in Almaty-Tolo News

The second three-day Afghan-Kazakh exhibition was inaugurated in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, with the presence of the acting Minister of Industry and....

October 21, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Kazakhstan , Australia , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , UN , PTI , Sheikh Hasina , Maldives-India , SLPP , Maldives Economy , interim Government , 26 Constitutional Amendments , Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024 , CHOGM , Clean-Sri Lanka Project , Dhaka-Delhi , Awami League.

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 October 2024

Afghanistan

Kabir: 2 Permanent Members of Security Council ‘Cooperating With Us’-Tolo News

Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime minister for political affairs, said in a program on Thursday that in the past, resolutions w....

October 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , Bangladesh , WHO , Sheikh Hasina , BNP , US-Bangladesh , Bamyan , Easter attack , interim Government , Federal Constitutional Court , Country Cooperation Strategy 2024-2029