CSP WEEKLY UPDATES (July 5-11, 2025)

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS

https://www.geo.tv/latest/613479-trump-puts-35-tariff-on-canada-eyes-15-20-tariffs-for-others

Ø  Rubio to meet China’s Wang during ASEAN summit today

https://www.geo.tv/latest/613471-rubio-to-meet-chinas-wang-during-asean-summit-today

Ø  Fears grow that Texas floods death toll could surge with over 160 reported missing

https://www.geo.tv/latest/613309-fears-grow-that-texas-floods-death-toll-could-surge-with-over-160-reported-missing

Ø  Pakistan eyes $1bn valuation in Roosevelt Hotel JV

https://www.dawn.com/news/1923378/pakistan-eyes-1bn-valuation-in-roosevelt-hotel-jv

Ø  Trump announces new tariffs including for Iraq, Brazil and the Philippines

https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/7/9/trump-issues-new-tariffs-for-six-countries-including-iraq-and-the-philippines

Ø  Trump says he is considering Russia sanctions, not happy with Putin

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/8/trump-says-he-is-not-happy-with-russias-putin-considering-sanctions

Ø  US revokes ‘terrorist’ designation for Syrian president’s former group HTS

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/7/us-revokes-terrorist-designation-for-syrian-presidents-former-group-hts

Ø  Trump says US allies will pay for Ukraine weapons

https://tass.com/world/1988139

Ø  Rubio says he discussed new approach to Ukrainian settlement with Lavrov

https://tass.com/world/1987925

Ø  Trump announces 50% tariff on copper imports

https://tass.com/economy/1987617

Ø  UN calls on Taliban to end repressive policies

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165342

Ø  US tariff delay deepens trade uncertainty, warns top UN economist

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165351

Ø  UN warns of deepening health crisis in Gaza amid mass casualty incidents

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165356

Ø  UN voices concern over Greece’s suspension of asylum applications

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165361

Ø  UN warns of record civilian casualties in Ukraine

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165366

Ø  UN calls for reversal of US sanctions on Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165359

Ø  UNICEF deplores ‘unconscionable’ killing of families lining up for aid in Gaza

https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/06/1165051

Ø  UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone assault on Ukraine

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/5/un-chief-strongly-condemns-russian-drone-assault-on-ukraine

RUSSIA & EUROPE

https://www.geo.tv/latest/613464-solar-becomes-number-one-energy-provider-in-europe

Ø  Pakistan, Russia eye freight train launch in August

https://www.geo.tv/latest/613337-pakistan-russia-eye-freight-train-launch-in-august

Ø  European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in 10 days, study finds

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/9/european-heatwave-caused-2300-deaths-in-10-days-study-finds

Ø  BRICS condemns attacks on Iran, Gaza war, Trump tariffs: Key takeaways

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/7/brics-condemns-attacks-on-iran-gaza-war-trump-tariffs-key-takeaways

Ø  French intelligence claims China trying to foil global sale of Rafale jets

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/6/french-intelligence-claims-china-trying-to-foil-global-sale-of-rafale-jets

Ø  Escalating German-Polish border dispute hampers Europe’s free movement

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/05/germany-poland-border-dispute-asylum/

Ø  Coalition of willing ready to deploy to Ukraine immediately after ceasefire — Macron

https://tass.com/world/1988069

Ø  Slovakia again blocks EU sanctions against Russia — report

https://tass.com/world/1987547

Ø  U.K. and France Sign First Nuclear Pact to Fend Off Threat to Europe

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/10/world/europe/starmer-macron-nuclear-agreement.html

Ø  How Russia Could Exploit a Vacuum in Europe

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/how-russia-could-exploit-vacuum-europe

Ø  Russia’s intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0m8gn7grn2o

Ø  Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders meet for peace talks in UAE, no breakthrough

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/10/draft-deal-to-end-bitter-conflict-agreed-4-months-ago-but-timeline-for-sealing-complex-deal-remains-uncertain

Ø  The South Caucasus is slipping from Russia’s grasp

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/7/10/the-south-caucasus-is-slipping-from-russias-grasp

Ø  Pakistan, Russia discuss steel mill revival

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2554897/pakistan-russia-discuss-steel-mill-revival

Ø  EU, Pakistan sign €20m grant to support SMEs

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2555269/eu-pakistan-sign-20m-grant-to-support-smes

POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS

Ø  Cement makers in race to buy PIA

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2554893/cement-makers-in-race-to-buy-pia

Ø  Govt making policy on old data

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2554898/govt-making-policy-on-old-data

Ø  Incentive cuts may hit remittances

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2555078/incentive-cuts-may-hit-remittances

Ø  Pakistan plans digital currency pilot

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2555080/pakistan-plans-digital-currency-pilot

Ø  A new and improved NFC Award?

https://www.dawn.com/news/1922709/a-new-and-improved-nfc-award

Ø  Too poor to be a dependent

https://www.dawn.com/news/1922739/too-poor-to-be-a-dependent

Ø  Street economies — the invisible engine

https://www.dawn.com/news/1922729/street-economies-the-invisible-engine

Ø  ADB questions impact of aggressive tax base expansion

https://www.dawn.com/news/1922978/adb-questions-impact-of-aggressive-tax-base-expansion

Ø  CORPORATE WINDOW: Addressing deeply skewed policies

https://www.dawn.com/news/1922738/corporate-window-addressing-deeply-skewed-policies

Ø  Oil falls amid bearish Trump tariff outlook

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-falls-trumps-expanded-tariffs-cloud-demand-outlook-2025-07-10/

Ø  Seizing the moment

https://www.dawn.com/news/1923425

Ø  FAO drafts policy for fisheries sector

https://www.dawn.com/news/1922984/fao-drafts-policy-for-fisheries-sector

Ø  Agriculture: Farm to market — who really wins?

https://www.dawn.com/news/1922700/agriculture-farm-to-market-who-really-wins

Ø  10-year fisheries policy to boost blue economy

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2555081/10-year-fisheries-policy-to-boost-blue-economy

Ø  Solar shift key to economic gains

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2554400/solar-shift-key-to-economic-gains

Ø  Judicial oversight

https://www.dawn.com/news/1923422

Ø  Population growth, climate change: Aurangzeb identifies ‘critical’ existential challenges facing Pakistan

https://www.brecorder.com/news/40372182/population-growth-climate-change-aurangzeb-identifies-critical-existential-challenges-facing-country

Ø  Climate change makes South Asia’s monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains

https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2607700/pakistan

Ø  Tackling Sindh’s climate crisis

https://www.dawn.com/news/1922701