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Neighbourhood News Digest - 18 June 2025

Afghanistan

Hanafi Leads Delegation to China for South Asia Forum Participation-Tolo News

As part of the Islamic Emirate’s ongoing efforts to expand diplomatic ties with neighbouring and regional countries, a high-ranking de....

June 18, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Arakan army , Maldives-China Relations , AA , Rakhine State , South Asia Forum , Maldives Engineering Day , The Democrats , Iran Reko Dig

Neighbourhood News Digest - 17 June 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Delicate Diplomacy amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict-Tolo News

In a volatile periods in Iran-Israel relations, Afghanistan is striving to maintain a realistic outlook and a balanced policy to sta....

June 17, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Israel , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Punjab , World Bank , Kachin Independence Army , Women , UN , FITCH Ratings , KIA , Operation 1027 , Maldives-China Relations

Neighborhood News Digest - 10 March 2025

Afghanistan

Muttaqi Visits Oman to Strengthen Bilateral Ties, Economic Cooperation-Tolo News

Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister, has traveled to Oman at the invitation of Oman's foreign minister, Badr bin Hamad Alb....

March 10, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , UNESCO , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Tourism , Remittances , Oman , India-Bhutan Relations , Maldives-China Relations , Torkham , Jirga , Scam Centres , Violence against Women , Mob Violence , Women’s Day , FIA , Fish Aggregating Devices , FADs , Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)

Neighborhood News Digest- 21 February 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan revokes membership in the Rome Statute-The Khaama Press

The Taliban government has announced the termination of Afghanistan’s membership in the Rome Statute following a request from the Chief Prosecut....

February 21, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Bangladesh , IMF , JUI-F , India-Bhutan , India-Sri Lanka , ICC , Maldives-China Relations , DABS , Myanmar-China Relations , Scam Centres. , Foreign Remittances , Language Day , IMF Myanmar , United Wa State Army , UWSA

Neighborhood News Digest- 30 January 2025

Afghanistan

Akhundzada: We Do Not Fear Warnings from the West or East-Tolo News

Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Islamic Emirate, has stated that he has no fear of warnings from Western or Eastern countries. In ....

January 30, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Awami League , TTP , Aid , ADB , Telecom , BNP , Electricity , Maldives-India relations , Maldives-China Relations , Fisherman issue , PECA , Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment 2024 , Arakan Army (AA) , Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA).

Neighborhood News Digest- 13 January 2025

Afghanistan

Progress on TAPI Pipeline Construction in Afghanistan-Tolo News

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, Homayoun Afghan, has announced the completion of nearly three kilometres of the TAPI pipeli....

January 13, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , TAPI , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Border , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Dollar , Trade Deficit , PTI , India-Bangladesh , India-Sri Lanka , Fisherman , Maldives-China Relations , Rakhine State , Khorlochhu Hydropower Project , Myanmar-Belarus , American Prisoners , Islamabad Conference , Women Education , Kurram.

Neighbourhood News Digest – 18 December 2024

Afghanistan

Leader of the Islamic Emirate Overseeing Critical Economic Decisions – Tolo News

The Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office announced on Tuesday that the leader of the Islamic Emirate chaired an extraor....

December 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Nepal relations , Gwadar port , export , Afghanistan Economy , Maldives-China Relations , Gelephu Mindfulness City , Afghanistan-Russia Relations , US-Bangladesh Relations , China International Development Cooperation Agency , CIDCA , Thailand-Myanmar Relations , Hinger Crises , India-Sri Lanka Relations.

Neighbourhood News Digest – 11 December 2024

Afghanistan

Strengthening Ties: Islamic Emirate’s Diplomatic Efforts in Qatar – Tolo News

Mohammad Naeem, acting head of the Islamic Emirate's Embassy in Qatar, praised Doha's role in fostering relations between the Islami....

December 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , India-Bangladesh Relations , Inflation , Nepal-India Relations , India-Sri Lanka ties , Maldives-China Relations , Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations , Pakistan-US Relations , Afghanistan Qatar Relations , Khorlochhu Hydropower Project , Association of Bhutanese in Perth Incorporated , ABPI , Aasandha , Chin State , Trans Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network , THMDCN , US International Development Finance Corporation , DFC

Neighbourhood News Digest - 5 December 2024

Afghanistan

Over 90 percent of Afghanistan’s districts face limited access to humanitarian aid: UN Report – UN Report

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a new report ....

December 05, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , China-Myanmar relations , World Bank , Humanitarian aid , Exports , Nepal-China Relations , India-Bhutan Relations , Sheikh Hasina , Maldives-China Relations , MNDAA , Carbon Trade , Afghanistan-Turkmenistan , Gyalsung Cadets , Moody’s Credit Ratings , Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army , Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations , Interim Budget

Neighborhood News Digest - 27 September 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Reshuffles Interim Cabinet-Tolo News

According to the decree of the leader of the Islamic Emirate, new appointments have been made in the interim government cabinet. The spokesperson of the Islamic ....

September 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Azerbaijan , World Bank , IMF , UN , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-China Relations , Maldives-Indonesia Trade , Interim Cabinet , Regional Systematic Observations Financing Facility