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Neighborhood News Digest – 09 June 2023

Afghanistan

The Growing Threat of the Islamic State in Afghanistan and South Asia – United States Institute of Peace

When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, counterterrorism experts were alarmed at the possibl....

June 09, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Afghanistan , Islamic State , Bhutan , Pakistan Army , Taliban , Imran Khan , UN , FTA , TTP , Jaishankar , Rohingyas , Bangladesh Economy , Israel-Myanmar , Solar energy , Myanmar-China , KPK , PM Prachanda , Sikh refugees , India-EU , Drug Prices , Sri Lanka-Thailand , SL Women , Sl-Maldives , Lawyers

Neighborhood News Digest – 08 June 2023

Afghanistan

Russian Foreign Minister reiterates country’s support for inclusive government in Afghanistan – The Print

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reiterated Russia’s support for an inclusive government in....

June 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , Afghanistan , Bhutan , USAID , Imran Khan , energy , Tourism , World Bank , Debt Trap , Budget , ADB , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , Heatwave , India-Sri Lanka , Akhand Bharat , Online Security

Neighborhood News Digest – 05 June 2023

Afghanistan

Pakistan Permits Barter Trade With Russia, Iran And Afghanistan – Republic World

In a bid to ease the mounting pressure on its fast-depleting foreign reserves, cash-starved Pakistan has announced a barter trade a....

June 05, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Bangladesh , Inflation , Sheikh Hasina , Food Shortage , PM Prachanda , Barter Trade , Mizoram terrorists , Rail links , PM Imran Khan , Economic crises.

Neighborhood News Digest – 02 June 2023

Afghanistan

Australia’s most decorated war veteran unlawfully killed prisoners in Afghanistan, judge says – The Hindu

Australia’s most decorated living war veteran unlawfully killed prisoners and committed other war cri....

June 02, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Pakistan Army , Imran Khan , Media , IMF , MOU , Drugs , LNG , Electricity , India-Sri Lanka , UNDP , PM Prachanda , Bank Rate , Australian vet , India aid , FM Muttaqi , Cash Crop , Internet , agreements , Pakistan Punjab , Bangladesh-Qatar , Per Capita , Smart Bangladesh , eFaas , drug regulation , Hunger Hotspots

Neighborhood News Digest – 01 June 2023

Afghanistan

How a Covert Relationship With the Taliban Backfired for US Ally Pakistan – Bloomberg

About two weeks after the Taliban retook Afghanistan in 2021, the then head of Pakistan’s spy agency arrived at one of Kabu....

June 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Nepal , Protests , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , J&K , Japan , Imran Khan , Citizenship Amendment Bill , EU , North-East , UN , journalists , earthquake , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , PM Prachanda , Drug trade , Qatari PM , Chinese airports , Akhand Bharat , Energy sector , Negotiations Military courts , SIDS , US-Bangladesh , Bank Rate

Neighbourhood News Digest - 30 May 2023

Afghanistan

Iran vs Afghanistan: Why Helmand water-sharing dispute is boiling over, decades after treaty – The Print

With Afghanistan and Iran locked in a water dispute, tension between the two neighbours has escalated after....

May 30, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Nepal , economy , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , BrahMos , Imran Khan , BRI , COVID-19 , IMF , Neighbourhood , PM Oli , Mount Everest , UN , Norway , junta , Rohingyas , Crypto , Bhutanese Refugee Scam

Neighbourhood News Digest – 25 May 2023

Afghanistan

Iran's water right issue: Tehran gives Afghanistan one month to resolve problem, says report - Wion

After the rise in tensions over Iran's water rights from the Helmand River in recent days, Tehran has now said tha....

May 25, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , Doklam , elections , Bangladesh , Taliban , Singapore , Imran Khan , G20 , Crisis , Women , Trade Deficit , Pakistan Economy , MOU , PTI , Hydropower , India-Myanmar , Bhutanese Refugee Scam , Cyclone Mocha , Gross National Happiness , Grains , PM cabinet , Suicide bomb , Maldives-Hungary

Neighbourhood News Digest – 19 May 2023

Afghanistan

Children bearing the brunt of Afghanistan crisis: UNICEF - UN

This year, some 2.3 million Afghan boys and girls are expected to face acute malnutrition. Of this number, 875,000 will need treatment for severe acute....

May 19, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , democracy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , BRICS , Bangladesh , Taliban , Imran Khan , BRI , WHO , IMF , Women , cryptocurrency , UN , Pakistan Economy , Economic crisis , Human Rights , IORA , Sri Lanka-India , Human Trafficking , Pakistan blast , Hypertension , Diabetes , Bhutanese Scam , Lahore , Sri Lanka-Brazil

Afghanistan

Threat of terrorism rising in Afghanistan and region: United Nations report – The Telegraph Online

Afghanistan

The Growing Threat of the Islamic State in Afghanistan and South Asia – United States Institute of Peace

Afghanistan

Russian Foreign Minister reiterates country’s support for inclusive government in Afghanistan – The Print

Afghanistan

Pakistan Permits Barter Trade With Russia, Iran And Afghanistan – Republic World

Afghanistan

Australia’s most decorated war veteran unlawfully killed prisoners in Afghanistan, judge says – The Hindu

Afghanistan

How a Covert Relationship With the Taliban Backfired for US Ally Pakistan – Bloomberg

Afghanistan

Iran vs Afghanistan: Why Helmand water-sharing dispute is boiling over, decades after treaty – The Print

Afghanistan

Iran's water right issue: Tehran gives Afghanistan one month to resolve problem, says report - Wion

Afghanistan

Children bearing the brunt of Afghanistan crisis: UNICEF - UN

Afghanistan

Who is Maulvi Abdul Kabir? Appointed acting PM of Afghanistan by Taliban’s supreme leader Akhundzada - Wion