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Neighbourhood News Digest - 14 July 2025

Afghanistan

Pete Hegseth Slams U.S. Military Presence and Exit from Afghanistan-Tolo News

Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, has criticized both the military presence and the manner in which American forces withdrew ....

July 14, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Russia , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Kachin Independence Army , FTA , Rohingyas , UNHCR , Adani , KIA , Usable Reserves , Bhutan – Thailand Relations , Environmental Protection Initiative , Mandalay Region , US Tarrifs , UNHCR.

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

Africa Now (16-30 November, 2024)

OVERVIEW

Over the last two weeks, the African continent experienced dynamic changes with major developments occurring in political and economic spheres. The continent continues to witnessed instability with extremist rebel groups killed 1....

December 07, 2024 India , China , Russia , International Solar Alliance , Africa , trade , elections , Mauritius , defence cooperation , MEA , Narendra Modi , UK , Crisis , IMF , Sudan , UN , Human Rights , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Adani , Mali , Nigeria , India-Africa , Fiji , Zambia , Namibia , Madagascar , Somaliland , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , Comoros , Gabon , Tanzania-India , Healthcare. Mauritius , Seychelles.

Neighborhood News Digest- 15 October 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Absent From 23rd SCO Meeting-Tolo News

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting will begin tomorrow without the presence of a representative from the Islamic Emirate. Following the absen....

October 15, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , SCO , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , CPEC , Bangladesh , Tourism , World Bank , Islamic Emirate , Awami League , IAEA , Adani , Pashtuns , IMF. , Maldives-Japan Relations , Pashtun Jirga

Neighborhood News Digest- 19 June 2024

Afghanistan

Kabul Urges UNAMA to Portray Reality at UNSC Meeting-Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to reflect the rea....

June 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , agriculture , Mizoram , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , refugees , UN , India-Bangladesh , National Assembly , China-Sri Lanka , Adani , Switzerland , Nepal-India , BNP , US-Nepal , India-Sri Lanka , Myanmar-India , IDA 21 , Budget.

Neighbourhood News digest - 4 May 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban interfering with NGO work in Afghanistan: Report – Tribune

A Taliban fighter recently fired his rifle into the air at a food distribution event in Afghanistan, an example of their harassment of nongovern....

May 04, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , economy , Iran , Afghanistan , FATF , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Taliban , Terror , JeM , DSA , PTI , NGOs , Rohingyas , hindus , Adani , Maldives-India , India-Myanmar , Sri Lanka-India , Sri Lanka-China , China-Nepal , Crypto , Border Haats , Loan shark , Budget session , China-Maldives

Neighborhood News Digest – 24 February 2023

Afghanistan

Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing shut after brief reopening – The Times of India

akistan shut down a key border crossing with Afghanistan just hours after it was reopened on Thursday, officials said, the latest ....

February 24, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Myanmar , Afghanistan , technology , Nepal politics , Terrorism , Bhutan , Pakistan politics , Bangladesh , Taliban , Rohingya , Pakistan Economy , TTP , NUG , Adani , Maldives-India , Nepal-India , BNP , AL , Afghan Economy , India Pakistan , Electricity-Adani , Maldives satellite , Sri Lanka Election

Neighborhood News Digest – 08 February 2023

Afghanistan

Turkiye, UAE to reduce missions in Afghanistan over 'security concerns' – Middle East Monitor

The embassies of Turkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Afghanistan intend to trim down their missions due to secu....

February 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Russia , Afghanistan , Bhutan , sanctions , Pakistan politics , elections , election , Bangladesh , Taliban , IMF , Exports , Journalism , Human Rights , UAE , 13th Amendment , Adani , Bhutan Economy , Turkey aid , Pervez Musharraf , Indo-Pak , Electricity , 15th Amendment , Sri Lanka Economy , Paris Club , Famine , Gun Licenses , Peshawar , India Bhutan , Tea

Neighborhood News Digest – 03 February 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban welcome India’s funds announcement for Afghanistan in Budget 2023-24 – Wion News

Taliban welcomed the Indian announcement for Afghanistan in the Union Budget 2023-24, which was presented on Wednesday by Fi....

February 03, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , ASEAN , West Bengal , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , sanctions , Af-Pak , Bangladesh , Corruption , Taliban , Indus Water Treaty , EU , energy , Tourism , COVID-19 , refugees , IMF , UN , Pakistan Economy , Economic crisis , Human Rights , Independence Day , TTP , Military Coup , India-Maldives , Adani , India-Myanmar , RSP , Martial Law , Tamil-13A

Fresh Impetus to India-Sri Lanka Ties

Rup Narayan Das Article

In a very significant development which will give an impetus to India-Sri Lanka relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is inaugurating the direct flight from Sri Lanka to Kushinagar on 20th October. A number of high dignitaries and Buddhist monks fr....

October 20, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Article , modi , Rajapaksa , Kushinagar , Tamil diaspora , Shringla , 13th Amendment , Narvane , Mitra Shakti , Hambantota , Adani