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Neighborhood News Digest- 12 June 2024

Afghanistan Nadim in Russia: Afghanistan Demands Non-Interference from Other Nations-Tolo News Nada Mohammad Nadim, Acting Minister of Higher Education, criticized foreign interference in Afghanistan's affairs during the Second International Forum...

Why is the UK Courting Central Asia?

Background The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has prompted Western countries to play a more active role in Central Asia. In March 2023, US Secretary Anthony Blinken visited Central Asia, followed by German Federal President Steinmeier’s...

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 May 2024

Afghanistan Putin: Building ties with Taliban is necessary- The Khaama Press Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to build relations with the Taliban due to their control over Afghanistan. Vladimir Putin stated, “We need to...

Neighborhood News Digest- 28 May 2024

Afghanistan Russia Considering Removing 'Taliban' From Terrorist List-Tolo News The Russian Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs have presented President Vladimir Putin with a proposal to potentially remove the name 'Taliban' from the list of...

Neighborhood News Digest- 27 May 2024

Afghanistan Afghanistan 6th Most Vulnerable Country to Climate Change: UNDP-Tolo News The representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Stephen Rodriques, said that although Afghanistan does not contribute to climate change, it...

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 May 2024)

Defence Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff. 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi. Keel Laying of the First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (...

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 May 2024

Afghanistan Baradar: Baghlan Flood Disaster 'Severe,' Requires Immediate Aid-Tolo News Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, described the flood disaster in Baghlan (including casualties and damages) as significant...

Neighborhood News Digest- 16 May 2024

Afghanistan Russia offers aid to Afghanistan after devastating floods – Khaama Press Maria Zakharova, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, announced that Russia is prepared to help Afghanistan after severe floods hit several...

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 April 2024

Afghanistan Russian Foreign Ministry: Recognition Contingent on Inclusive Afghan Govt- Tolo News Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, stated that the recognition of the Islamic Emirate is contingent upon the establishment of an...

Neighborhood News Digest- 25 April 2024

Afghanistan Mawlawi Kabir Calls for Kabul's Participation in Moscow Format-Tolo News Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime minister for political affairs, during his meeting with Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special envoy for Afghanistan, requested...

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