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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS |
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Ø Pakistan proposes zero-tariff bilateral trade agreement to US https://tribune.com.pk/story/2546039/pakistan-proposes-zero-tariff-bilateral-trade-agreement-to-us Ø What Trump’s Apple Threat Means for India’s Tariff Negotiations https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/business/trump-tariffs-india-apple.html Ø Envoy invites US companies to tap Pakistan’s expanding industrial base Ø Amid India-Pakistan tensions, the US must rebalance its security priorities in South Asia Ø Trump again claims credit for Pakistan-India ceasefire through trade diplomacy Ø Trump’s Middle East strategy is all about striking an Iran deal. Gaza could get in the way. Ø Democracy in South Asia amid U.S. Aid Cuts https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/democracy-in-south-asia-amid-u-s-aid-cuts Ø Another Clash Over Kashmir Is Coming https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/05/16/pakistan-india-kashmir-military-history-escalation/ Ø Pakistan supports UN80 initiative, emphasizes UN’s core role in global peace and security https://ptv.com.pk/ptvworld/newsdetail/6115 Ø Asim briefs Arab Group’s envoys on South Asia’s situation https://www.radio.gov.pk/20-05-2025/asim-briefs-arab-groups-diplomats-on-south-asias-situation Ø Pakistan draws UNSC’s attention to India’s ‘aggressive’ naval buildup Ø UN projects Pakistan’s economy to grow by 2.3pc in 2025 amid continuing fiscal reforms https://www.dawn.com/news/1911421 Ø Pakistan highlights digital justice at UN Crime Forum https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1313565-pakistan-highlights-digital-justice-at-un-crime-forum Ø Gaza: Aid trucks still waiting for Israeli green light inside enclave https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/05/1163516 Ø Historic shifts offer Syria a path forward https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/05/1163541 Ø UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption – but it’s a ‘drop in the ocean’ https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/05/1163426 Ø Biodiversity loss demands urgent global action, says UN chief |
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RUSSIA & EUROPE |
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Ø Federal EU discussing new anti-Russian sanctions, to consider lowering oil price cap — German MFA https://tass.com/world/1962749 Ø Russia needs to strengthen positions in global arms markets — Putin https://tass.com/politics/1962761 Ø Russian MFA calls for de-escalation of tensions between India, Pakistan https://tass.com/politics/1962639 Ø Euroviews. Democracy is Europe’s first line of defence https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/05/22/democracy-is-europes-first-line-of-defence Ø How pro-Europe, pro-US Poland offers the EU a model for how to handle Trump Ø Pro-EU Nicusor Dan defeats hard-right rival in key Romania election Ø Poland set for tight presidential election after centrist takes first round Ø Moscow outlaws Amnesty International for ‘Russophobia’ amid Ukraine war Ø UK, EU reach landmark deal: All you need to know https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/19/uk-eu-reach-landmark-deal-all-you-need-to-know Ø Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling Ø EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria, following US move last week https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/eu-agrees-to-lift-all-economic-sanctions-on-syria-diplomats Ø EU and UK pile pressure on Russia with parallel sanctions https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/eu-and-uk-pile-pressure-on-russia-with-parallel-sanctions Ø UK government suspends free trade talks with Israel over Gaza war Ø Russia blames Ukraine war, Europe for delaying arms supply to ally Armenia Ø Russia mocks Ukraine during direct talks, raising suspicion of bad faith Ø UK signs deal to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius Ø G7 threatens further sanctions if Russia fails to agree Ukraine ceasefire Ø Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU, 25% on Apple, ratcheting up trade war |
