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Neighborhood News Digest – 24 March 2023

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US working to help dozens of Americans 'secure their freedom,' leave Afghanistan: Blinken – Wion
Standing firm against recognising Afghan rulers Taliban, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday s....

March 24, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Afghanistan , Bhutan , sanctions , Japan , elections , India-Nepal , election , UNHRC , Imran Khan , IMF , Press Freedom , Human Rights , India-Bangladesh , earthquake , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Sri Lanka-Maldives , Russia-Myanmar , Sri Lanka IMF , Friendship Pipeline , Teesta , Anti-Corruption Bill. , Cabinet
Neighborhood News Digest – 06 March 2023

Afghanistan
Iran opens trade center, permanent exhibition in Kabul – Tehran Times
Iran’s trade center and permanent exhibition of Iranian products was inaugurated in Kabul on Sunday, the Iranian Embassy in Afghanistan announc....

March 06, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , ASEAN , economy , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , India-Nepal , election , Security , Taliban , Ukraine , Imran Khan , G20 , IMF , UN , Pakistan Economy , Germany , women rights , TTP , counterterrorism , Doha Agreement , Bhutan politics , Bhutan India , US-Myanmar , local elections , Bangladesh-India , Rupee and Taka , Cox's Bazar
Neighborhood News Digest – 02 March 2023

Afghanistan
Pakistan's special representative to Afghanistan resigns – India Today
Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq on Wednesday resigned from his post, citing personal reasons. “After serving c....

March 02, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Russia , ASEAN , Maldives , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Tourism , IMF , India-Pakistan , Nepal-China , BNP , India-Myanmar , Census , Afghanistan-Pakistan , A K Momen , Sri Lanka- Indonesia , Strikes , Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sukanya , Myanmar-China
Neighborhood News Digest – 01 March 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban kill top Islamic State commander in Afghanistan – The Hindu
Taliban forces killed a top Islamic State commander who allegedly planned attacks against diplomatic missions in Afghanistan’s capital, a governm....

March 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , South Korea , China , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Politics , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , investment , Taliban , Imran Khan , Neighbourhood First , IMF , Women , Pakistan Economy , Protest , Ali Sabry , Raisina Dialogue , Fishermen , UN-SJB , Aviation fuel , Maldives-Seychelles , Maldives-Sweden
Neighborhood News Digest – 28 February 2023

Afghanistan
Why India is cautiously engaging with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan -Scroll
In February, the Indian budget for 2023 allocated Rs 200 crore in aid to Afghanistan. It was an indication of how far India’s engagement....

February 28, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Protests , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , India-Nepal , CPEC , Bangladesh , Amnesty , TTP , USDP , Argentina , China-Myanmar , Dual Citizenship , Political instability , Khalid Zia , UNP , Maldives-Singapore
Neighborhood News Digest – 17 February 2023

Afghanistan
US weapons left in Afghanistan are becoming a new threat to Pakistan and India | OPINION – India Today
Approximately, $7 billion of military equipment the US transferred to Afghan Defense Forces over 16 years was le....

February 17, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , economy , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Constitution , Pakistan politics , elections , India-Nepal , election , Taliban , Inflation , UN , Pakistan Economy , Hasina , Civil war , Environment , TTP , BNP , Bhutan politics , Bhutan Economy , AL , Bangladesh-US , Afghanistan Economy , China-Nepal , Nepal Plane Crash , Sea Level Rise , Myanmar-Japan
Neighborhood News Digest – 16 February 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan remains primary source of terrorist threat for Central and South Asia: UN report – The Hindu
Afghanistan remains the primary source of terrorist threat for Central and South Asia, with groups such as ISI....

February 16, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Pakistan politics , ISIS , elections , India-Nepal , Aung San Suu Kyi , Security , Taliban , Imran Khan , Geopolitics , IMF , Healthcare , UN , Pakistan Economy , Rohingyas , India-Myanmar , Bhutan Economy , RAB , Bangladesh-India , Hindu Nation
Neighborhood News Digest – 15 February 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban Divided: Interior Min says Afghanistan in “intolerable” state, spokesperson rebuts – Firstpost
Haqqani’s comments came amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeo....

February 15, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Russia , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Pakistan politics , Daesh , elections , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Taliban , Turkey , Imran Khan , neighbours , IMF , Pakistan Economy , NUG , Drugs , Monarchy , BNP , Bhutan Economy , AL , UNICEF , Tamils , Arms Sales , Rampal plant , Jute
Neighborhood News Digest – 10 February 2023

Afghanistan
Putin Says Afghan Humanitarian Condition Has 'Deteriorated' – Tolo News
Russian President Vladmir Putin pointed out that the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan had deteriorated, with "four million" Afghans needin....

February 10, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Russia , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , Japan , Pakistan politics , ISIS , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Saudi , Taliban , Oil , Geopolitics , IMF , ISKP , Neighbourhood , Pakistan Economy , Business , Rohingyas , US-Nepal , Pak-Afghan
Energy: A New Dimension in India-Nepal Relations
Dr Rishi Gupta Commentary

Nepal’s Energy Export to India
Recently, the Nepal Electricity Authority said in a statement that in the last four months, Nepal exported electricity worth US$ 56 million to India, estimated to reach the US $ 234 million in December 202....

September 27, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , US , China , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Narendra Modi , Sher Bahadur Deuba , MCC , Hydropower , India-Nepal Trade , Special Relations
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