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Neighbourhood News Digest - 02 June 2025

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate, Pakistan Upgrade Diplomatic Ties to Ambassadorial Level-Tolo News

The enhancement of diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan was one of the key topics discussed in a telephone convers....

June 02, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Balochistan , Ambassador , COAS , Afghan refugees , Egypt Ceasefire Plan , Herat , Jirga , Ta’ang National Liberation Army , TNLA , Bunakha Hydropower Project , UK-Maldives FTA , Maldives-Japan Solar-Powered Desalination Plant

Neighbourhood News Digest - 21 May 2025

Afghanistan

First Termez Dialogue Focuses on Trade and Transit Cooperation- Tolo News

The first meeting of "Termez Dialogue" themed "Building a Shared Space of Peace, Friendship and Prosperity," was held with the participation....

May 21, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , COAS , World Bank Group , Termez Dialogue , WEBG , Maldives-UK counter terror , Blue Planet Alliance , KIA. Pakistan , Field Marshal

Neighborhood News Digest - 14 April 2025

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate Leader Reiterates Commitment to Qisas Implementation-Tolo News

The leader of the Islamic Emirate once again emphasized the importance of enforcing the punishment of Qisas (retributive justice) in Afgh....

April 14, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , tariffs , United Nations , COAS , Border Wall , Maldives Monetary Authority , MMA , Antalya Diplomacy Forum , Qisas , Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry , BCCI , Official Reserve

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 February 2025

Afghanistan

US State Department plans to close Afghan Resettlement Office by April: Reuters-The Khaama Press

The U.S. State Department has directed the Office of the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (CARE) to prepare ....

February 20, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , World Bank , COAS , India-Bangladesh , Political Party , BNP , US aid , Afghan refugees , Kurram.

Neighborhood News Digest - 12 November 2024

Afghanistan

India Considers Accepting Islamic Emirate Representative-Tolo News

Indian newspaper the Sunday Guardian has reported on the possibility of India's accepting the Islamic Emirate's request to appoint a second secreta....

November 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Taliban , Beijing , Azerbaijan , Arab League , OIC , IMF , COAS , Awami League , Mumbai , Gelephu Mindfulness City , COP29 , Arugam Bay , GMC , Maldives-Italy , Organization for Islamic Corporation , Afghanistan Consulate , Stanikzai

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 June 2024

Afghanistan

Afghans Celebrate Eid Without Security Incidents-Tolo News

Residents of the capital and other provinces of the country celebrated the first day of Eid al-Adha by performing the Eid prayer, slaughtering animals, and....

June 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Election Commission , Bangladesh , Turkey , Illegal immigration , Germany , COAS , Education , BNP , Maldives Economy , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Hydro Power Plant , Eid Celebration , NSCN (I-M) , Quarterly Economic Bulletin , Foreign Labourers , Nepal-Germany Relations

Neighborhood News Digest- 10 June 2024

Afghanistan

Regional Contact Group Meeting on Afghanistan Held-Tolo News

The second round of the Regional Contact Group meeting on Afghanistan was held on Saturday in Tehran with the participation of special representatives fr....

June 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tehran , Bangladesh , Tourism , IMF , COAS , Budget , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , Nepal-China , India-Bhutan , India- Sri Lanka , Electricity , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Upazila Polls , Airstrike , Currency

Neighborhood News Digest – 11 December 2023

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate to Iran FM: Govt is Inclusive- Tolo News

The Islamic Emirate reacted to the recent remarks of Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian regarding the formation of an inclusive government in A....

December 11, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Parliament , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , sanctions , Nawaz Sharif , Indian Ocean , Taliban , Doha , SAARC , World Health Organization , GDP , UN , Farmers , UAE , Civil war , COAS , Connectivity , Education , Bangladesh Election , Awami League , Medicine , Sheikh Hasina , Humanitarian Assistance , Hydropower , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , Indian Fisherman , Sri Lankan Navy , Debt-service payment , Chinese villages , NEPRA , Insulin , Defence bills , Inclusive , Heng , Seat Sharing

Neighborhood News Digest – 07 December 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban arrests three commanders and 16 TTP fighters in Afghanistan- The Khama Press

The Taliban captured three leaders and 16 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters, as per the Express Tribune, a Pakistani new....

December 07, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Kashmir , Bhutan , India-Nepal , LeT , Imran Khan , Tourism , Women , COAS , Monarchy , Afghan Taliban , Kandahar , COP28 , India-Myanmar , Observers , China-Myanmar , resilience , Indian Fisherman , Sri Lankan Navy , 2024 Parliamentary Elections , Bangladesh Election Commission , Port Management , Myanmar resistance , Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) , Neighbourhood Countries , Jawzjan

Neighborhood News Digest – 25 October 2023

Afghanistan

Taliban benefiting from international aid through ‘fraudulent’ NGOs, says U.S. watchdog – The Hindu

The watchdog for U.S. assistance to Afghanistan has warned that the Taliban are benefiting from internation....

October 25, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Israel , Pakistan , US , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Nepal China , Taliban , Imran Khan , BRI , Human Rights , COAS , Aid , India-Bangladesh , ECB , Nepal-India , Myanmar India , NSCN , NGO , Israel Palestine , Afghan Migrants , China-Bhutan , Boundary talks , May 9 violence , Free Visa , Cyclone Hamoon , Chin , Bangladesh - India