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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & THE UNITED NATIONS |
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Ø US reiterates ‘longstanding policy’ denying support to Pakistan’s ballistic missile initiative Ø Pakistan, US explore ways to bolster partnership https://www.dawn.com/news/1859477 Ø Pakistan, US hold high-level talks on trade, security, climate change https://www.radio.gov.pk/16-09-2024/pakistan-us-hold-high-level-talks-on-diverse-domains Ø Conference of Pakistan’s consuls in US cities decides to intensify contacts with community, resolve problems Ø US reiterates concerns about Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme Ø A Strategic Framework for America in the Twenty-First Century https://www.csis.org/analysis/strategic-framework-america-twenty-first-century Ø Two Ways Washington Should Shift Its Strategy Toward the Middle East Ø UN General Assembly demands Israel end ‘unlawful presence’ in Occupied Palestinian Territory https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/09/1154496 Ø Afghanistan: UN warns of growing crisis under increasingly authoritarian Taliban rule https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/09/1154491 Ø UN appeals for restraint after further devices explode across Lebanon https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/09/1154486 Ø General Assembly overwhelmingly passes resolution demanding end to Palestine occupation https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/09/1154391 Ø How aid is (and is not) getting into Gaza https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/09/1154401 Ø What to expect at the United Nations general debate |
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RUSSIA & EUROPE |
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Ø Pakistan, Russia to set up new steel mill in Karachi https://tribune.com.pk/story/2497049/pakistan-russia-to-set-up-new-steel-mill-in-karachi Ø Kiev asks West’s permission for strikes on Russia, funds for defense, NATO membership https://tass.com/world/1844803 Ø Turkey’s top diplomat confirms Ankara seeks to join BRICS https://tass.com/world/1845199 Ø Russia firmly committed to principles of UN Charter unlike West — Lavrov https://tass.com/politics/1845205 Ø US sanctions network supporting payments between Russia, North Korea Ø China and Russia are ramping up joint military drills. What’s their end goal? https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/17/china/china-russia-military-drills-analysis-intl-hnk/index.html Ø Ukraine Wants Long-Range Weapons. Here’s a Look at What They Are. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/19/us/politics/ukraine-long-range-weapons.html Ø Talk of Ukraine’s missile deal riles Russia; Kyiv vows to make more weapons Ø Putin orders third increase in Russian troop numbers since Ukraine invasion Ø US says preparing ‘substantial’ Ukraine aid package in coming weeks Ø Pakistan, Russia seek more avenues for cooperation https://www.dawn.com/news/1859729 Ø EU pledges billions in aid for flood-stricken areas as northern Italy hit |
