THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
1. As the U.S. Pulls Out of Afghanistan, Kabul’s Airport Is a Final Stand
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/29/us/politics/us-afghanistan-withdrawal-airport.html
2. Opinion Q. and A.: Imran Khan Urges a New U.S.-Pakistan Bond
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/25/opinion/imran-khan-pakistan-interview.html
3. The key to Afghan peace lies in Pakistan’s pocket
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jun/28/the-key-to-afghan-peace-lies-in-pakistans-pocket/
4. Pakistan desires good ties with US, Afghanistan: NSA
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2307903/pakistan-desires-good-ties-with-us-afghanistan-nsa
5. No ‘overt or covert’ deal with US, defence ministry told
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2307949/no-overt-or-covert-deal-with-us-defence-ministry-told
6. U.S. military commander in Afghanistan warns of chaotic civil war
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/afghanistan-us-military-taliban/2021/06/29/7053a88c-d887-11eb-8c87-ad6f27918c78_story.html
7. The Plot Against China?
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/united-states/2021-06-22/plot-against-china
RUSSIA & EUROPE
1. No delay, S-400 to arrive by December; System ‘guaranteed’ to perform at 3000m; No Covid-19 impact on production
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/no-delay-s-400-to-arrive-by-dec/articleshow/83820346.cms
2. Russia launches Mediterranean drills amid rift with UK
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/25/russia-launches-mediterranean-drills-amid-rift-with-uk
3. French-German plan for EU-Putin talks collapse
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/25/russia-slams-eu-after-putin-summit-plan-collapses
4. Classified Ministry of Defence documents found at bus stop
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57624942
5. About law, rights and rules – Russian FM Lavrov’s Opinion Article on imposition of totalitarianism in world affairs
https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/4877702
6. US Warns Russia not to Veto Syria Border Access
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-warns-russia-not-to-veto-syria-border-access-2474635
7. Xi, Putin extend 20 year old friendship treaty to firm up close ties amid US, EU offensive
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/china/xi-putin-extend-20-year-old-friendship-treaty-to-firm-up-close-ties-amid-us-eu-offensive/articleshow/83924384.cms
8. Putin discusses Ukraine, Black Sea spat, vaccines with public
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/30/putin-discusses-ukraine-black-sea-spat-vaccines-with-public
9. Russia tests S-400 missiles in Crimea amid tensions with Ukraine
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/29/russia-tests-crimean-defence-systems-amid-sea-breeze-drills
10. Fears for EU citizens who miss UK’s settled status deadline
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/30/eu-citizens-in-uk-face-deadline-for-settled-status-applications
11. Taliban capture Afghanistan’s main Tajikistan border crossing
https://www.dawn.com/news/1630867
MULTILATERALISM
1. United Nations urges Israel to halt building of settlements immediately
https://www.arabnews.com/node/1882961/middle-east
2. Generation Equality: Alongside COVID lies an ‘equally horrific pandemic’ threatening women
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/06/1095012
3. $1 billion fund for renewables among key energy commitments made during UN ministerial forums
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/06/1094862
4. COVID pandemic fuelling major increase in drug use worldwide: UN report
https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/06/1094672
5. Annual Report of the Secretary-General on Children and armed conflict
https://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=S/2021/437&Lang=E&Area=UNDOC
POLITICAL ECONOMY & NON-TRADITIONAL THREATS
1. SBP Weekly Data Report
http://www.sbp.org.pk/ecodata/index2.asp
2. Exports rise to record high of $25.3b
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2308334/exports-rise-to-record-high-of-253b
3. 47% growth seen in Pakistan’s IT exports from July-May in fiscal year 2020-21
https://www.geo.tv/latest/357011-47-growth-seen-in-pakistans-it-exports-from-july-may-in-fiscal-year-2020-21
4. World Bank approves $800m loan for Pakistan’s power sector reforms, human capital development
https://www.geo.tv/latest/357526-world-bank-approves-800m-for-pakistans-power-sector-reforms-human-capital-development
5. Annual consumer inflation eases to 8.90pc
https://www.dawn.com/news/1632668/annual-consumer-inflation-eases-to-890pc
6. Increasing white elephants
https://www.dawn.com/news/1631951/increasing-white-elephants?preview
7. Pakistan among 51 countries listed to get WB aid
https://www.dawn.com/news/1632671/pakistan-among-51-countries-listed-to-get-wb-aid
8. Circular debt soars to Rs2.327tr in 2020-21
https://www.dawn.com/news/1632699/circular-debt-soars-to-rs2327tr-in-2020-21
9. Trade deficit swells to $30.8bn in FY21
https://www.dawn.com/news/1632649/trade-deficit-swells-to-308bn-in-fy21
10. Impasse with IMF?
https://www.dawn.com/news/1632690/impasse-with-imf
11. The discord over water
https://www.dawn.com/news/1632689/the-discord-over-water
12. Oil climbs 2% as OPEC+ considers output hikes, demand surges
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/7/1/opec-delays-meeting-to-friday-as-uae-objects-to-oil-deal
13. Pakistan, China to work for eco-civilisation under CPEC project
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/857048-pakistan-china-to-work-for-eco-civilisation-under-cpec-project
14. Malik Amin Aslam urges provinces to step up efforts to boost forest cover
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/855118-malik-amin-aslam-urges-provinces-to-step-up-efforts-to-boost-forest-cover
15. NATO Hotter than the human body can handle: Pakistan city broils in world’s highest temperatures
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people/hotter-human-body-can-handle-pakistan-city-broils-worlds-highest/
16. India, China, 50 others to float food security proposal at WTO
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-china-50-others-to-float-food-security-proposal-at-wto/articleshow/83931913.cms
17. Governor for Sino-Pak collaboration to address food security challenge
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/854190-governor-for-sino-pak-collaboration-to-address-food-security-challenge
18. AI and Nanotechnology can Help Address Challenges Threatening Global Food Security
https://www.azonano.com/news.aspx?newsID=38046
19. Food Systems at Risk: Transformative Adaptation for Long-Term Food Security
https://reliefweb.int/report/world/food-systems-risk-transformative-adaptation-long-term-food-security
20. Engineers: You Can Disrupt Climate Change
https://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/engineers-you-can-disrupt-climate-change
21. Canada Releases National Issues Report on Climate Change Adaptation
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-releases-national-issues-report-on-climate-change-adaptation-823624990.html
22. Climate Change and Agriculture
https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/climate-change-and-agriculture
23. ESG: Climate Change — The Inescapable Opportunity
https://www.pionline.com/ESGclimateReport2021
24. A more sustainable human-nature relationship
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/lu-ams062821.php
