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Neighborhood News Digest – 20 December 2023

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Islamic Emirate Considers Witholding of UN Seat 'Illegal'- Tolo News
The United Nations Credentials Committee has deferred its decision on assigning Afghanistan’s seat in the organization to the Islamic Emirate f....

December 20, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , India-Nepal , SAARC , refugees , Migration , Business , Militants , Bangladesh Election , Awami League , ADB , Rohingyas , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Climate action , Royal vision , Austerity , Dam , Illegal , China Earthquake , Impeachment Resolutions
Neighborhood News Digest – 18 December 2023

Afghanistan
India's approach to Afghanistan continues to be guided by historical relations, friendship with Afghan people: Jaishankar- The Hindu
In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, External Affairs Minister S. Jaish....

December 18, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , SAARC , Arakan army , Tourism , refugees , Awami League , PTI , BNP , India-Myanmar , Internet , Development Projects , Bangladesh Election Commission , Unskilled laborers , SEZ Investment , Green city , Domestic revenue , TTP< Dawood , Artificial rain , Decentralised Budget , India-Afghan , UN Chief , Taliban Remittances
Neighborhood News Digest – 11 December 2023

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate to Iran FM: Govt is Inclusive- Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate reacted to the recent remarks of Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian regarding the formation of an inclusive government in A....

December 11, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Parliament , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , sanctions , Nawaz Sharif , Indian Ocean , Taliban , Doha , SAARC , World Health Organization , GDP , UN , Farmers , UAE , Civil war , COAS , Connectivity , Education , Bangladesh Election , Awami League , Medicine , Sheikh Hasina , Humanitarian Assistance , Hydropower , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , Indian Fisherman , Sri Lankan Navy , Debt-service payment , Chinese villages , NEPRA , Insulin , Defence bills , Inclusive , Heng , Seat Sharing
Neighbourhood News Digest- 8 December 2023

Afghanistan
Stanikzai: Ban on Girls' Schooling Cause of Distance with Public- Tolo News
The Deputy Foreign Minister, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, stressed the importance of reopening schools for girl students beyond grade ....

December 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , embassy , South Asia , NSA , Ukraine , energy , Islamic Emirate , Education , Schools , Colombo security conclave , Blockade , Hydropower , Nepal-India , BNP , India-Myanmar , Wildlife , Bangladesh Election Commission , International Observers , Sri Lankan military , 6th Colombo Security Dialogue , Maldives Budget , Election Commission Pakistan (ECP) , Consulates , Green Hydrocarbon , Climate goals
Neighborhood News Digest – 07 December 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban arrests three commanders and 16 TTP fighters in Afghanistan- The Khama Press
The Taliban captured three leaders and 16 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters, as per the Express Tribune, a Pakistani new....

December 07, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Kashmir , Bhutan , India-Nepal , LeT , Imran Khan , Tourism , Women , COAS , Monarchy , Afghan Taliban , Kandahar , COP28 , India-Myanmar , Observers , China-Myanmar , resilience , Indian Fisherman , Sri Lankan Navy , 2024 Parliamentary Elections , Bangladesh Election Commission , Port Management , Myanmar resistance , Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) , Neighbourhood Countries , Jawzjan
Neighborhood News Digest – 23 November 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan returns 21 tankers of substandard oil to Iran – AA
Afghanistan on Wednesday returned 21 tankers of what it said was substandard oil imported from Iran. In a statement, the Afghanistan National Standar....

November 23, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Bangladesh elections , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , BRICS , Taliban , Imran Khan , SAARC , Social Media , refugees , Dengue , UN , Afghan , bitcoin , earthquake , COP28 , India-Myanmar , Karachi port , Maldives-UAE Relations , India-Sri Lanka ties , Ceylon Electricity Board , Domestic debt
Myanmar Round Up: October 2023

The month marked the eight anniversary of the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. Out of 10 parties that signed the agreement, only seven participated along with delegations from China, Thailand and India. It is interesting to note that de....

November 17, 2023 ASEAN , sanctions , elections , Myanmar Round Up , India-Myanmar , Russia-Myanmar , Operation 1027 , BRI Forum , Aung San , Three Brotherhood Alliance
Neighborhood News Digest – 14 November 2023

Afghanistan

WFP’s $400 million appeal to prevent Afghanistan winter food crisis – The Khaama Press
The World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan faces a pressing challenge as winter approaches, with a staggering $400 millio....

November 14, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Border , elections , JeM , WHO , refugees , IMF , minorities , Nepal-China , earthquake , India-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Budget 2023 , WFP , Bhutan tourism , Myanmar Coup , US-Bangladesh , Afghan Migrants , President Swearing-in Ceremony , Digi-Econ (DIGIECON) , Turkish envoy , Hydropower project , Navy drills
Neighborhood News Digest – 11 October 2023

Afghanistan

UN Partners Assessing Needs of Earthquake Victims, Guterres Says- Tolo News
The earthquake in Herat sparked widespread reactions around the world. The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed sadness over th....

October 11, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Balochistan , RCEP , Power , Tourism , UK , Human Rights , Malaysia , India-Myanmar , China-Nepal , National elections , China-Bangladesh , immigrants , UN Security General , Maldives-Australia Relations , Sri Lanka Debt , P20 , JSW Law
Myanmar Round Up: September 2023

While the military has not given any conclusive date for elections, it has been reported that the military will hold elections after the national census has been conducted which is supposed to end in 2025. Thereby it can be estimated that the electio....

October 11, 2023 ASEAN , elections , Violence , Emergency , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , India-Myanmar , Russia-Myanmar , What's happening in Myanmar
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