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Neighbourhood News Digest - 10 June 2025

Afghanistan
Nuruddin Azizi Leads Delegation to Tashkent- Tolo News
A high-ranking delegation of the Islamic Emirate, led by acting minister of industry and commerce, Nuruddin Azizi, departed for Uzbekistan today. With the aim ....

June 10, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Myanmar ties , Arakan army , Tourism , Health sector , Tashkent , Digital transformation , drug trafficking , clean energy , AA , Maldives 2.0 , Economic Survey 2024-2025 , Overseas Pakistani
Neighbourhood News Digest - 29 April 2025

Afghanistan
Indian diplomat meets Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Muttaqi-Deccan Herald
Anand Prakash, a joint secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs, met the acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban Government, Amir Khan ....

April 29, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Qatar , Bangladesh , Unemployment , Tourism , Taxation , Malaysia , junta , ICC , Asif Munir
Neighborhood News Digest - 04 April 2025

Afghanistan
Trump imposes 10% tariff on Afghanistan-The Khaama Press
President Donald Trump announced that Afghanistan is among the countries subject to a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the United States. According to U....

April 04, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tourism , junta , Airstrikes , Afghan refugees , India. , CASA-1000 , Inflation Tariff , Gelephu International Airport
Neighborhood News Digest - 17 March 2025

Afghanistan
Afghanistan among Countries in Proposed US Visa Ban-Tolo News
The administration of Donald Trump is considering imposing extensive travel restrictions on citizens of 41 countries, including Afghanistan, for entry i....

March 17, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Blue Economy , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Balochistan , investment , UNAMA , Tourism , Adani Group , China- Bangladesh , Carbon Negative City , US Visa Ban , NAP
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- 29 January 2025

Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Turkey Discuss TAP-500 Implementation-Tolo News
The first trilateral meeting, attended by representatives from Turkmenistan and a Turkish company, was held in Kabul to initiate the pr....

January 29, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tehran , Bangladesh , Turkey , Turkmenistan , Tourism , PTI , Sheikh Hasina , Myanmar-China , KIA , Maldives-Saudi Arabia , Fisherman issue , Adani Group , Gelephu City , Bhamo Airport , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Neighborhood News Digest- 28 January 2025

Afghanistan
Shaheen: Islamic Emirate Seeks Resolution of Differences through Dialogue-Tolo News
Suhail Shaheen, the acting ambassador of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar, responded to the recent remarks of the US Secretary of Stat....

January 28, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , TAPI , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Indo Pacific , EU , Tourism , IMF , Railways , PTI , BNP , HRW , Myanmar-China , India-Maldives FTA
Reflections and Roadmap: Maldives’ Journey Through 2024 and Prospects for 2025
Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF Article

At the outset of 2025, the archipelago nation of Maldives reflects on the previous year, which was defined by remarkable achievements, significant challenges, and pivotal transitions. Spread across 26 atolls, the country is home to a vibrant culture ....

January 22, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Article , economy , Climate Change , Maritime Security , Tourism , Debt , Maldives China Relations , India Maldives Relations
Neighborhood News Digest - 22 January 2025

Afghanistan
Haqqani Meets UAE President to Discuss Regional Stability-Tolo News
Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Acting Minister of Interior, along with Abdul Haq Wasiq, the Head of Intelligence for the Islamic Emirate, visited....

January 22, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Tourism , Germany , UAE , Middle East , India-Maldives relations , Haqqani , China-Bangladesh , Maldives-China FTA , Climate Grant , Gwadar International Airport , Scam Centers
Neighborhood News Digest - 20 January 2025

Afghanistan
Trade between Afghanistan and Iran Increased by 84% Last Year-Tolo News
Hossein Roustaei, Iran's trade advisor, stated in an interview with Iranian media that trade between Afghanistan and Iran grew by 84% in 2024 ....

January 20, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Tourism , UAE , junta , BNP , Sri Lanka-China , China-Bangladesh , National Debt , Kurram , Women Education , Myanmar – Russia , Mullah Abdul Kabir , Sufi
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