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Neighborhood News Digest - 02 April 2024

Afghanistan

CNN: ‘Taliban’s Pashto chauvinism helps ISIS-K’ recruitment from other ethnic groups-The Khama Press

Edmund Fitton-Brown, a senior adviser to the New York-based Counter Extremism Project, told CNN that ISIS-K....

April 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Taliban , Cyber Security , Remittances , Inflation , UN , Civil war , PTI , Nepal-China , Nepal-India , Myanmar-India , Katchatheevu island , India-Out Campaign , Historical Artefacts , Omar Ayub , Visa-Free entry , Anti-Defection Law

Neighborhood News Digest- 28 March 2024

Afghanistan

Hekmatyar's 'Honor and Dignity' Intact: Mujahid-Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said that the residence of the leader of the Hezb-e-Islami, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar was a subject ....

March 28, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , trade , Bangladesh , IMF , Nepal-China , Maldives-India , Nepal-India , Myanmar-India , Afghan refugees , Maldives-Turkey Relations , India-SriLanka , SriLanka-China , Hekmatyar , Pirates , Hijacking , Tranche , : Maldives-China , Armed Forces Day.

Neighborhood News Digest – 16 January 2024

Afghanistan

Torkham Crossing Blocked for 3rd Day, Drivers Call for Its Reopening- Tolo News

Following the blockage of Torkham crossing for three consecutive days, truck drivers called on the Islamic Emirate and Pakistani to si....

January 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Bangladesh , Presidential election , LTTE , Taliban , Arakan army , One China policy , Awami League , Nepal-India , BNP , China-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Remittance , Myanmar-India , SIFC , Senate

Neighborhood News Digest – 05 January 2024

Afghanistan

Supreme Leader Attempting to Find Way for Girls' Education: Mujahid – Tolo News

Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate said that the entire leadership is concerned about the issue and that the supreme leader, Heba....

January 05, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Taliban , Imran Khan , Parliamentary elections , India-Maldives , Nepal-India , Bilawal Bhutto , Myanmar-China , Myanmar-India , Sri Lankan Navy , BTP , Bangladesh National Election , J-31 , Myanmar Independence , Mizoram Border , Jaishankar Visit

Neighborhood News Digest – 19 October 2023

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Says Blast at Gaza Hospital a 'Crime Against Humanity’ - Tolo News

A blast at a hospital in Gaza Strip that killed over 500 people has triggered international reactions including that of the Isla....

October 19, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , President , refugees , UN , Nepal-India , Bangladesh-China , China-Myanmar , Bangladesh-India , Myanmar-India , Bilawal , Russia Maldives , Gaza Hospital Strike , Sri Lanka-India ferry services , International Chamber of Commerce , Forest Rights , Land Ports

Neighborhood News Digest – 18 October 2023

Afghanistan

Doval meets Central Asian counterparts, pushes for ‘transparent’ connectivity, ‘inclusive’ Afghanistan – The Print

Noting that the situation in Afghanistan remains a cause of concern, National Security Ad....

October 18, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Jammu , Bhutan , President , elections , Water crisis , WHO , refugees , Indonesia , Humanitarian Crisis , Digitization , PTI , earthquake , Nepal-India , China-Myanmar , Myanmar-India , NCA , NSA Ajit Doval , Solar parks , Ceasefire violation , One Belt - One Road Initiative , Gaza Strip

Neighborhood News Digest – 17 October 2023

Afghanistan

Okada-Hanafi Meeting Focused on Expanding of Relations: Arg – Tolo News

The outgoing ambassador of Japan in Kabul, Takashi Okada, in his farewell meeting with the deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs....

October 17, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Palestine , Pakistan , China , Maldives , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , President , Nawaz Sharif , CPEC , UK , Oil and Gas , Digital economy , SMEs , Nepal-India , Bangladesh-China , China-Myanmar , WFP , Myanmar-India , Israel Palestine , Bangladesh- India , Afghanistan-Japan , Shell , PM Kakar , NCA , Saudi Arabia Aid

Neighborhood News Digest – 16 October 2023

Afghanistan

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes west Afghanistan a week after devastating quakes hit same region – The Hindu

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck western Afghanistan on October 15, just over a week after st....

October 16, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , President , RCEP , EU , Migrants , GDP , AIIB , Carbon emissions , PML-N , Hydropower , earthquake , Maldives-India , Nepal-India , Bangladesh-China , Worl Bank , Myanmar-India , Israel Palestine , Mosque attack , Timber , Bangladesh- India

Neighborhood News Digest – 29 September 2023

Afghanistan

UN Deputy Secretary-General calls for putting pressure on Taliban to ensure women’s rights in Afghanistan - Telangana Today

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for putting pressure on the Tali....

September 29, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , elections , GCC , LeT , IMF , Women , dialogue , Exports , media freedom , Electricity , Power Agreement , Myanmar-India , Canada Row , HR

Neighborhood News Digest – 22 June 2023

Afghanistan

Forcefully Displacing, Relocating Ethnic Groups Should be Stopped in Afghanistan: CSTO – The Khaama Press

The foreign ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) demanded that the forced disp....

June 22, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , International Yoga Day , Imran Khan , UNGA , Inflation , UN , TTP , Nasheed , Manipur Violence , Sri Lanka China , Myanmar-India , Ethnic groups , Wheat