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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

Neighbourhood News Digest - 16 June 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan-Iran Trade Exceeds $3 Billion Annually: Iran Officials- Tolo News

According to Iranian officials, trade between the two countries exceeds $3 billion annually. This would make Afghanistan Iran’s second....

June 16, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Israel , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Balochistan , India-Maldives relations , Rakhine , Petrol , Kunar , Sagaing Region , Weekly Fiscal Development Report

Neighbourhood News Digest - 13 June 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Central Bank Collects 1.5 Billion Afghanis in Worn-Out Notes- Tolo News

Despite the growing challenge that worn-out banknotes pose to daily financial transactions, the Central Bank of Afghanistan has an....

June 13, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Human Rights , Drugs , IMF. , Maldives Inland Revenue Authority , MIRA , GDP Forecast , Good Governance Committee , GGC

Neighbourhood News Digest - 12 June 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most mine-contaminated countries, Says HALO Trust-The Khaama Press

Afghanistan remains heavily contaminated with landmines, putting 6.4 million people at risk, mostly childr....

June 12, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , World Bank , Remittances , UN , UAE , ILO , Budget , Drugs , Darakht-e-Danesh , SIV Holders , GDP Forecast , International Labour Organization , Sagaing Region

Europe News Digest (16-31 May, 2025)

Russia-Ukraine peace talks last under 2 hours; no ceasefire, POWs swap agreed

The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine since Moscow’s 2022 invasion concluded abruptly on May 16 after less than two hours, producing an agre....

June 02, 2025 Iran , sanctions , Syria , tariffs , Jaishankar Visit , Hungary , Gaza Pier , Europe News Digest , Romanian Elections , Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks , Poland Presidential Elections , Portugal Elections , EU-UK Summit

Neighbourhood News Digest - 28 May 2025

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Attends Moscow Int’l Security Meeting for First Time-Tolo News

For the first time, officials of the Islamic Emirate have been invited to an international security meeting in Russia. The Russian ne....

May 28, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , renewable energy , Azerbaijan , India-Maldives relations , Anti-terrorism , Ta’ang National Liberation Army , Talib , Druk Green Power Corporation , DGPC , Karen National Union , KNU , TNLA.

Neighbourhood News Digest - 27 May 2025

Afghanistan

4th Antalya Conference on Afghanistan kicks off in Turkey-The Khaama Press

The fourth Antalya Conference on Afghanistan began in Turkey, focusing on civil society, democracy, women’s rights, and inclusive politic....

May 27, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Turkey , India-Maldives relations , PTI , World Bank Group , Myanmar-Russia Relations , Vision Document , Antalya Conference , Country Partnership Framework for 2025 to 2029 , Maritime Partnership , Monthly Indicators of Economic Growth , MIEG , Mutual Protection

Neighbourhood News Digest - 14 May 2025

Afghanistan

Afghan Returnees from Pakistan Demand Jobs, Education, and Support-Tolo News

Afghan migrants recently deported from Pakistan are facing a range of challenges upon their return to Afghanistan. They are urging the Is....

May 14, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , IMF , Food Security , Carbon emissions , Riyadh , Justice for Myanmar , National Film Institution , Maldives-Kuwait Relations , JFM , Dirty Over 30 ASEAN Edition

Europe News Digest (16-30 April, 2025)

Trump and Meloni talk up Chances of US Trade Deal with Europe

Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni talked up the chances of a trade deal between the US and Europe, as the Italian prime minister visited Washington. "There will be a trade deal, ....

May 01, 2025 Iran , Trump , Putin , NATO , EU , Trade deal , UK , tariffs , Spain , Pope Francis , power outage , Zelenskyy , Europe News Digest , Greenland , Pahalgam terror attack , Vance , Meloni , Youth Visa Deal , Landmine Ban

Neighbourhood News Digest - 30 April 2025

Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Supreme Council of National Resistance Delegation visits Iran to discuss refugee issues-The Khaama Press

A high-level delegation from Afghanistan’s Supreme Council of National Resistance visited I....

April 30, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Indus Water Treaty , IMF , Rohingya , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Shan state , Maldives-Malaysia Relations , National Resistance , Japan International Cooperation Agency , JICA , INS Kochi , Lashio