Daily News Brief
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April 18, 2024 (Thursday)
GLOBAL
Asia Pacific
1. China, US
Should Find Ways for Pragmatic Military Relations, Chinese Defence Minister
Says. China and the United States
should explore ways for a pragmatic and cooperative relationship between their
militaries, and "gradually accumulate mutual trust", the Chinese
defence minister was cited as saying by the ministry.
2. U.S. Navy
Flies Aircraft Through the Taiwan Strait. The U.S. 7th Fleet said a Navy P-8A Poseidon flew through the Taiwan
Strait, a day after U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs held their first talks
since November 2022 in an effort to reduce regional tensions.
Russia/Europe/West
3. Germany
Urges Dozens of Allies to Send Air Defence Systems to Ukraine. Germany has written to dozens of countries
including Gulf Arab states to plead for more air defence systems for Ukraine,
saying Kyiv needed urgent help to protect its cities, troops and critical
infrastructure from the “murderous onslaught” of Russian missiles.
4. Russia Will
Grow Faster Than the US and All Other Advanced Economies This Year, the IMF
Says. Russia's economy is
expected to grow significantly faster than major developed economies this year,
including the US, according to the International Monetary Fund.
REGIONAL
India/South Asia
5. Indian Army
Chief Inaugurates High-Tech IT Lab in Uzbekistan. Indian Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande inaugurated a
state-of-the-art IT laboratory facility that also boasts a cutting-edge
cybersecurity lab at the Uzbek Academy of Armed Forces during his ongoing visit
to Uzbekistan.
IIOJK
6. IIOJK Authorities Impose Restrictions in Ramban. According to Kashmir Media
Service, on the eve of the upcoming Indian Lok Sabha election for the Udhampur
Parliamentary Constituency, strict restrictions have been put in place by the
District Magistrate Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, under section 144. The
polling for the constituency will take place on 19th of April.
Afghanistan
7. 70 Killed as Afghanistan Hit by
Heavy Rains. Around 70 people have been killed by heavy rains lashing Afghanistan
over the past five days, the government's disaster management department said.
Middle
East/Africa
8. Qatar Says Gaza Cease-Fire Talks at 'Delicate Phase'. Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the negotiations for a new
cease-fire in Gaza are at a “delicate phase.”
Iran
9. As Diplomats
Visit, Israel Signals It Will Answer Iran’s Attack. The top
diplomats from Britain and Germany visited Jerusalem in a bid to calm tensions
in the Middle East, as Israel signaled it would not let Iran’s large aerial
attack over the weekend go unanswered.
INTERNAL
Security
10. Saudi FM
Stresses ‘Strategic Nature of Ties’ in Meeting with COAS. Emphasising on exploring multiple avenues for
continued reinforcement of bilateral ties, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister
Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud has underscored the enduring and strategic
nature of the relationship between Riyadh and Islamabad.
Economy
11. Govt orders
ministries to surrender unused funds by 15 May. In a move likely prompted by the current
economic challenges, the government has directed all ministries to surrender
any unspent funds by 15th May, according to sources within the
Ministry of Finance.
Politics
12. Pakistan Says It Blocked Social Media Platform X over ‘National Security’. Pakistan blocked access to social media platform X around the time of elections in February, the interior ministry said, citing national security concerns.
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