THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS |
Ø US announces $4mn aid package for anti-terrorism training in Pakistan
Ø United States to bolster Pakistan’s counterterrorism capabilities https://arynews.tv/united-states-to-bloster-pakistans-counterterrorism-capabilites/ Ø In a Major Rift, Pakistan Ramps Up Pressure on the Taliban https://www.usip.org/publications/2023/11/major-rift-pakistan-ramps-pressure-taliban Ø Integrated Country Strategies https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ICS_SCA_Pakistan_16MAR2023_PUBLIC.pdf Ø US official’s visit to give trade a boost, envoy told https://tribune.com.pk/story/2447223/us-officials-visit-to-give-trade-a-boost-envoy-told Ø US plans to counter China’s influence in the Pacific suffers setback Ø Collateral Damage: Can the Abraham Accords Survive the Israel-Hamas War? https://www.wilsoncenter.org/audio/collateral-damage-can-abraham-accords-survive-israel-hamas-war Ø Secure peace with inclusive, sustainable development, UN chief says https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/11/1143792 Ø UN agency heads unite in urgent plea for women and children in Gaza https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/11/1143877 Ø Gaza: UN welcomes deal for pause in fighting, hostage-release pact https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/11/1143857 Ø Ukraine: Civilian casualties mount as war enters second winter https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/11/1143852 Ø Guterres urges G20 to lead the way in financial and climate justice https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/11/1143872 Ø Desperate Afghan returnees from Pakistan face uncertain future: IOM |
RUSSIA & EUROPE |
Ø The Russian oil mirage
https://www.dawn.com/news/1790847/the-russian-oil-mirage Ø Pakistan’s ambassador says Islamabad applied for BRICS membership Ø Russia urges US, E3 to return to nuclear deal with Iran — diplomat https://tass.com/russia/1711115 Ø CSTO leaders favor peaceful settlement of Palestinian-Israeli conflict — secretary general https://tass.com/world/1710863 Ø Turkey to not ratify Sweden’s NATO membership in time for upcoming top diplomats’ meeting https://tass.com/world/1710583 Ø Situation in global economy requires considering views of different states — Putin https://tass.com/economy/1710283 Ø Ukraine battles ‘elaborate’ Russian defences as Putin condemns Israel’s war Ø Russia says it ‘recorded’ Türkiye’s signals on verifying Israel’s possession of nuclear weapons Ø Will Iran give Russia ballistic missiles for the war in Ukraine? Ø US defence chief visits Kyiv, announces $100m military aid package Ø Poland charges 16 after dismantling Russian spy ring Ø Geert Wilders’ victory in Netherlands election spooks Europe https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-67512204 Ø Putin’s peace talk comments send a signal to the West; Kremlin says Europe poses a threat to Russia |