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Neighborhood News Digest – 10 April 2023

Afghanistan
Russia to participate in foreign ministers meeting of countries neighbouring Afghanistan – The Print
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will head the Russian delegation at the fourth foreign ministers’ meeting....

April 10, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Russia , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Trump , Bhutan , Japan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , EU , Tourism , WHO , Borderlands , Northeast , Debt , ICJ , Punjab elections , India-Myanmar , Arms , China-Myanmar , Bhutan India , Afghan prisoners
Neighborhood News Digest – 05 April 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan Taliban raid kills six members of Islamic State group – The Hindu
An overnight raid by Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province killed six members of the extremist Islamic State group, a ....

April 05, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , economy , Iran , Afghanistan , Islamic State , Bhutan , Supreme Court , elections , India-Nepal , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , UNHRC , Taliban , Tourism , Rohingyas , India Security , Nepal-China , Punjab elections , Myanmar China , India-Sri Lanka , Rupee , Fire , GoI , Bhutan King , 13 FYP , Japan-Maldives , USD , SLINEX-23
Neighborhood News Digest – 27 March 2023

Afghanistan
Kabul rejects Washington’s claim over IS strength in Afghanistan – The Statesman
The Taliban-led caretaker government in Afghanistan has dismissed Washington’s claim over the alleged stronger presence of Daesh o....

March 27, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Nepal , SCO , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Nepal politics , Nepali Congress , Bhutan , election , ethnic armed organizations , Bangladesh , IS , Taliban , Assam , Tourism , IMF , Inflation , Independence Day , Education , Military Coup , junta , Rohingyas , Kalapani , Bhutan politics , US Army , India engagement , Hajj , Chinese debt trap , Local Election.
Neighborhood News Digest – 21 March 2023

Afghanistan
US military gear left in Afghanistan resurfaces with Pakistani Taliban – Mission Network News
It was bad enough when the US hastily withdrew from Afghanistan, leaving $7 billion-worth of military equipment to the Ta....

March 21, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , ASEAN , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , Pakistan politics , defence cooperation , Taliban , Imran Khan , EU , G20 , Tourism , IMF , Pakistan Economy , Ports , Afghan women , Prachanda , India-Bangladesh , junta , war crimes , India-Maldives , Ukraine War , Bhutan politics , Bhutan Economy , Confidence vote , Energy Cooperation , P2P
Neighborhood News Digest – 20 March 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan: OIC to send Islamic scholars to Kabul, will discuss women’s rights with Taliban – Firstpost
With women’s rights in Afghanistan suffering a major setback under the Taliban, the Organization of Islami....

March 20, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , foreign policy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , ISIS , Saudi Arabia , election , CPEC , defence cooperation , Taliban , Unemployment , Tourism , refugees , IMF , UN , Diplomacy , women rights , Vice President , Submarine , India-Bangladesh , Drought , Rohingyas , Drugs , Pak Army , BNP , Electricity , Friendship Pipeline , Khaleda , Teesta , (In)Security , Confidence vote , Local Election
Neighborhood News Digest – 16 March 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan Situation Discussed in Doha at Global Security Forum – Tolo News
Afghanistan was discussed on the last day of the Global Security Forum in Doha, where the participants included activists and ex-officials....

March 16, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , democracy , SCO , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Terrorism , Bhutan , Pakistan politics , Imran Khan , Doha , Tourism , IMF , UN , Exports , Vice President , Arunachal Pradesh , Prachanda , India-Bangladesh , Drugs , China-Sri Lanka , Hambantota , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , RMG , Failed State , Sri Lanka Freedom , Marble , Asia Pacific Group
Neighborhood News Digest – 14 March 2023

Afghanistan
SAARC Secretary General Position not awarded to Afghanistan – The Print
It was Afghanistan’s turn to suggest a candidate for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation’s (SAARC) Secretary General Posit....

March 14, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , Russia , Nepal , ASEAN , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , MEA , Taliban , Imran Khan , SAARC , Social Media , Oil , Tourism , ISRO , Human Rights , India-Bangladesh , Nepal Economy , India-Maldives , China-Sri-Lanka , Ram Chandra Poudel , Worl Bank
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 – 27 February 2023

Afghanistan
Afghan Assets Made $70 Million in Interest: Mehrabi – Tolo News
Shah Mohammad Mehrabi, Central Bank supreme council member and board member of the Afghan Trust Fund in Switzerland, said that the $3.5 billion fund--i....

February 27, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , economy , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , FATF , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Taliban , Imran Khan , Tourism , refugees , Healthcare , Debt Trap , Inflation , Pakistan Economy , women rights , Education , Ukraine War , Defence and Security , HRW , Bhutan Economy , Foreign Reserves , Bhutan-India , China-Nepal , Afghan assets , Interest rates , Politics. Japan , UAE-Maldives , Russia. India , PM Dinesh Gunawardena
Neighborhood News Digest – 14 February 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Taliban forces raid IS hideout in Kabul - India Blooms
"The security forces attacked an important hideout of the IS in Kartai Naw locality of Police District 8 on Monday evening, killing several insu....

February 14, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Russia , Protests , Sri Lanka , sanctions , Bangladesh , Taliban , Social Media , Tourism , IMF , Education , Environment , Monarchy , Nepal-India , Tamils , Pakistan-US , Visas to Afghan , Prabhakaran , India. Nepal Politics
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