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Neighborhood News Digest – 07 November 2023

Afghanistan

Over 15,000 Afghan families expelled from Pakistan in 6 days – The Khaama Press
The de facto administration has announced that in the past six days, from the first of November until the 6th, approximately 15,270 ....

November 07, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Bangladesh elections , Sri Lanka , India-Nepal , Saudi Arabia , Taliban , IMF , Aid , Drugs , Nepal-China , earthquake , forex reserves , Myanmar India , Bhutan King , KPK , Afghan refugees , Tamil Nadu Fishermen , U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (US-DFC) , District Coordination Committee (DCC) , Sri Lankan Tamil , Regional connectivity , Golden Triangle
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (09-15 October 2023)

Economic

Starving Afghan earthquake survivors face reality of aid shortfall
The earthquakes that have devastated Afghanistan in recent days have compounded an already dire humanitarian crisis, with aid organizations, Taliban o....

October 17, 2023 Israel , Iran , Saudi Arabia , Belt and Road Forum , Gaza , Oil & Gas , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Blinken , COP28 , Afghan Earthquake , General Liu Zhenli
West Asia Roundup: August 2023

Abstract
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after his consultations with the Americans and others invited about forty participants including national Security Advisers to Jeddah for discussing the way out of the Russia-Ukraine War. Bu....

September 22, 2023 Iran , Saudi Arabia , Israel-Palestine Conflict , IRGC , West Asia Round Up , Syri
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (28 August- 03 September)

Economic

U.S. and China agree to new dialogue on trade, chip export curbs
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao agreed in Beijing on Aug 28 to create a working group covering trade and....

September 20, 2023 North Korea , INSTC , Saudi Arabia , Imran Khan , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Baidu , Russian fertilizer , US-China Trade Dialogue , China Factory Strikes , Singapore Election , Gabon Coup , Afghanistan Canal
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (07-13 August)

Economic

New US Rule on China Investments Creates ‘Agony’ of Ambiguity
Money managers, lobbyists and members of Congress had hoped President Joe Biden’s long-awaited restrictions on investment in China would make clear w....

August 14, 2023 Jerusalem , Saudi Arabia , oil prices , Cyberattacks , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Military Exercises , ECOWAS , S Investment Ban , US-Iran Prisoner Deal , Taiwan-EU , Ultrasound
The Emerging Trends in the Indo-West Asian Ties: Newer Opportunities and Challenges
Dr Alvite Singh Ningthoujam Article

Since the last few years, there has been a discernible growth in India’s bilateral relations with most of the countries in its extended neighbourhood – West Asia. With the exception of a few, cooperation and joint collaborations between them are ....

August 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Israel , India , GCC , Saudi Arabia , Arab League , Healthcare , UAE , Look West Policy , Space , UAESA
Neighborhood News Digest – 12 July 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban halt Swedish activities in Afghanistan after Koran burning – Devdiscourse
The Taliban administration halted all activities by Sweden in Afghanistan on Tuesday in response to the burning of a Koran in Sto....

July 12, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Taliban , Imran Khan , BRI , Remittances , Sweden , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , Census , India-Sri Lanka , PM Prachanda , Mt Everest , Prison , Rupee Trade , EU-Bangladesh , Koran , Import surge , JF-17 fighters
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (08-14 May)

Economic
U.S. eyes Mideast-India transport network to counter China
The U.S. is talks with Saudi Arabia, India and the United Arab Emirates about a massive transport infrastructure project as Washington steps up engagement wit....

May 31, 2023 Iran Nuclear Program , Saudi Arabia , NATO , Tourism , G7 , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Sittwe Port , Mideast transport corridor , Solar Panels , Hamburg port , US-China ties , PLA Rocket Force
From I2U2 to IUSU-India is the Key
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

In the wake of unprecedented developments in West Asia especially the demarche and rapprochement by major Gulf powers in recent times, the meeting of National Security Advisers of USA (Jake Sullivan), India (Ajit Doval), and UAE (Sheikh Tahnoun) in R....

May 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , USA , Saudi Arabia , West Asia , I2U2 , IUSU
Neighbourhood News Digest – 10 May 2023

Afghanistan
Barred from schools & universities, female students start own businesses in Afghanistan - ToI
Due to the Taliban-imposed ban on access to education for girls and women students in Afghanistan, some of them have lau....

May 10, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Protests , ASEAN , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Supreme Court , Pakistan Army , Saudi Arabia , Taliban , Imran Khan , Women , Pakistan Economy , Canada , Islamic law , Northeast , imports , India-Myanmar , Bangladesh-India , Chief Justice , Rawalpindi , Credit , Homosexuality , India apples , Bhutanese Refugee Scam , Internet Access , Maldives-Serbia , Broadcast , Sittwe Port , Cyclone
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