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Neighborhood News Digest- 20 August 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Marks 105th Anniversary of Afghan Independence Day-Tolo News
Senior officials of the Islamic Emirate commemorated the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan's independence. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the....

August 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , IMF , Inflation , UN , JUI-F , TTP , Tourism. , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , - Maldives , Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) , Election Observers
Book Discussion on Terror Financing in Kashmir

On 01 August 2024, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a comprehensive book discussion on Dr Abhinav Pandya’s book titled Terror Financing in Kashmir. Under the aegis of Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, the event brought toge....

August 09, 2024 Terrorism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Book Discussions , FATF , Kashmir , Terror Financing , UN , Bharat
Assassination of Hamas Leader Haniyeh in Tehran
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Since the missile exchange between Israel and Iran in April last, the tensions in the region had subsided though the war in Gaza was simmering. There was some hope that Israel and Hamas were nearing a deal on hostage release and ceasefire. The target....

August 09, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Israel , Iran , Gaza , UN , Hezbollah , Hamas , Haniyeh , Palestine authority
Neighborhood News Digest- 17 July 2024

Afghanistan
Taliban to open Electronic ID centers for Afghans in Pakistan, Iran and Turkey-The Khaama Press
The Taliban Statistics and Information Office has announced the opening of electronic ID distribution centers in Pakis....

July 17, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Maritime Security , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , mongolia , IMF , Italy , Spain , UN , PML (N) , PPP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , China-Bangladesh , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Quota Reform Movement , Maldives-Ireland Relations , 241 Committee , United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) , Military Recruits , PTI.
Neighborhood News Digest- 16 July 2024

Afghanistan
UN: Nearly 60% of Afghan migrants from Pakistan repatriated ‘forcibly’-The Khaama Press
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that over the past six months, 20,802 Afghan migrants ha....

July 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Kabul , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , UN , PTI , PML (N) , Maldives-India , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Russia-Myanmar. , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , International Court of Justice (ICJ) , Sikh , Bhutan Puna-II Project , Maldives-Nepal
Neighborhood News Digest - 10 July 2024

Afghanistan
UN, Qatar Hail Success of Third Doha Meeting on Afghanistan-Tolo News
The Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, and the United Nations Under-Secretary-Genera....

July 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Qatar , Bangladesh , Tourism , Shanghai , UN , Gulf , Bhutan Economy , Bangladesh-China , Afghan refugees , Digital Payment , Bangladesh’s Quota System , Renewable Natural Resource (RNR) , Maldives-US Trade Maldives State Shipping (MSS)
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- 04 July 2024

Afghanistan
Taliban demand prisoner exchange for release of American citizens-The Khaama Press
The Taliban spokesperson announced on Wednesday that discussions were held in Doha with US representatives regarding prisoner excha....

July 04, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , SCO , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , AI , IMF , UN , Floods , ICJ , ADB , Rohingyas , UNICEF , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , MNDAA , Bond Restructuring Deal , National Council , Maldives-Sri Lanka Relations , Political Turmoil.
Neighborhood News Digest- 01 July 2024

Afghanistan
Mujahid at Doha 3: Islamic Emirate Committed to Positive Engagement-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, head of the delegation of the Islamic Emirate, at the inauguration ceremony of the third Doha meeting on Afghanistan....

July 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , UNESCO , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , Tourism , Inflation , UN , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Padma Bridge , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , fuel Prices , China-Bangladesh , Samoa Agreement , Sri Lanka Presidential Poll , Non-Filers , FBR , Agarwood Inoculation Initiative
Neighborhood News Digest - 25 June 2024

Afghanistan
G7 countries oppose composition and agenda of third Doha meeting on Afghanistan: Report- The Khaama Press
According to reports, G7 countries, including the US and UK, oppose the composition and agenda of the third ....

June 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , BRI , G7 , IMF , Remittances , UN , UAE , Bahrain , Rakhine , Nepal-China , Bangladesh-India , Cabinet , SEZ , Operation Azm-e-Istehkam , Finance Bill , K-P , Conscription Law , Samoa Agreement , Maldivian Economy , Bhutan-India Trade Routes
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