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Neighbourhood News Digest - 25 June 2025

Afghanistan

Afghan Traders Praise Participation in China’s Kunming Expo-Tolo News

Several Afghan entrepreneurs who participated in the 9th International Kunming Trade Expo in China have expressed satisfaction with their invo....

June 25, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , UNSC , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tourism , OIC , Middle East , TTP , Climate action , Solar Panel , TNLA

Neighbourhood News Digest - 05 June 2025

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Leader Stresses Sharia, Upholding of People's Rights- Tolo News

The leader of the Islamic Emirate, Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, in a message on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, emphasized the implement....

June 05, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , UNSC , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Arakan army , Badakhshan , Rural economy , Panjshir , Sharia , Nasheed , India. , Rakhine State , Australia-Maldives Relations , Bulgaria , Drug Crises , 2028 Presidential Elections

Neighbourhood News Digest - 28 April 2025

Afghanistan

UNSC Grants Travel Exemption for Muttaqi to Visit Qatar-Tolo News

The United Nations Security Council has granted a one-week travel exemption for Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister of Afghanistan. The S....

April 28, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , UNSC , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Scam Centres , Bhutan-Thailand Relations , Maldives-Malaysia Relations , Qatar Iran

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- 17 February 2025

Afghanistan

UNSC Grants 23-Day Travel Exemption to Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar-Tolo News

The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee has announced a 23-day travel exemption for Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy pri....

February 17, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , USAID , Türkiye , PECA , Indian Ocean Conference , India-Myanmar.

Myanmar Round Up: June 2024

June 2024 has been a tumultuous month for Myanmar, marked by significant military operations, escalating conflicts, and a host of economic and international developments. The country has witnessed fierce battles between the People's Defence Forces (P....

July 08, 2024 ASEAN , UNSC , UN , Myanmar Round Up , IndiainMyanmar , Russia-Myanmar , Airstrikes , NUG WhatshappeninginMyanmar

Neighborhood News Digest- 19 June 2024

Afghanistan

Kabul Urges UNAMA to Portray Reality at UNSC Meeting-Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, called on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) to reflect the rea....

June 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , agriculture , Mizoram , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , refugees , UN , India-Bangladesh , National Assembly , China-Sri Lanka , Adani , Switzerland , Nepal-India , BNP , US-Nepal , India-Sri Lanka , Myanmar-India , IDA 21 , Budget.

Neighborhood News Digest- 14 June 2024

Afghanistan

PM's Office Discusses Second Sarobi Dam and Jawzjan Gas Power Projects-Tolo News

The Economic Commission of the Prime Minister's Office in a meeting discussed the construction of the second Sarobi Dam in Kabul prov....

June 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Iran , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , UNESCO , Bhutan , Punjab , Bangladesh , Arakan army , IMF , UAE , Budget , Bangladesh-China , Russia-Myanmar , Landslides , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Teesta River , Britain-Nepal , Easter attack , Industrial Policies , VPN , Hydrography Agreement.

Myanmar Round Up: May 2024

May 2024 witnessed a surge in violence across Myanmar. Ethnic armed groups clashed with the military in various states, including Kachin, Shan, Rakhine, and Chin, displacing over 3 million people, a 50% increase in just six months. The military respo....

June 13, 2024 ASEAN , UNSC , UN , Myanmar Round Up , IndiainMyanmar , Airstrikes , NUG WhatshappeninginMyanmar , Russia-Myanmar.

Neighbourhood News Digest – 06 June 2024

Afghanistan

Russia Supports Afghanistan's SCO Membership – Tolo News

Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special envoy for Afghanistan, stated that if the Islamic Emirate is recognized, Moscow will support Afghanistan's membership in th....

June 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , Maldives , UNSC , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , renewable energy , Environment , Debt , NUG , Drugs , clean energy , debt restructuring , China-Nepal , FPC , Cyclone Remal , Pakistan-China , Afghanistan-Russia ties , India-Bangladesh Ties , European Union (EU)