Daily News Brief

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May 13, 2024 (Monday)

GLOBAL

Asia Pacific

1.       China Creating AI Air Combat System that Can Explain Decisions it Makes. Researchers in China are crafting a smart air combat system that clarifies its decision-making process in battles, addressing the ‘black box’ problem that challenges both US and Chinese militaries in the AI arms race.

2.       Seoul is Verifying Information about the Possible Supply of Ammunition from North Korea to Russia. South Korea's intelligence is verifying information about the possible transfer by Pyongyang to Moscow of 122mm artillery shells manufactured in the 1970s for rocket launchers to be used by Russia in the war against Ukraine.

Russia/Europe/West

3.       Seven Killed in Ukrainian Missile Strike on Russian Apartment Block. At least seven people were killed and 17 injured when a whole section of a Russian apartment block collapsed after it was struck by a Soviet-era missile launched by Ukraine and shot down by Russia, Russian officials said.

4.       Russia 'Recruiting Far-Right Extremists' to Launch Attacks against NATO Nations. Extremists recruited by Russian GRU agents have been responsible for a series of attacks in several NATO nations over the last six months, intelligence sources have said.

REGIONAL

India/South Asia

5.       Fourth Indian Arrested in Canada for Nijjar’s Murder. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) informed that they have arrested one Amandeep Singh and charged him with first-degree murder and conspiracy of Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing.    

IIOJK

6.       Indian Troops Arrest Kashmiri Youth in Bandipora. According to Kashmir Media Service, a joint team of Indian Army, police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested the youth during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Pathoot area of the district.

Afghanistan

7.       Flash Floods Kill over 300 People in Northern Afghanistan, UN Says. Flash floods from heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the UN food agency said.

Middle East/Africa

8.       Hamas Says Biden Remarks on Gaza Hostages 'Setback' for Negotiations. Remarks by US President Joe Biden that a ceasefire in Gaza would be possible if Hamas released its hostages are a "setback" to negotiations, the Palestinian resistance group said.

Iran

9.       Iran to Launch Sea Services Linking Major Islands to Dubai and Oman.  Iran is set to launch new marine services connecting the Islands of Kish and Qeshm to Dubai and Oman in the Persian Gulf.

INTERNAL

Security

10.      Four Suspected Terrorists Killed in Lahore Police Encounter. Four suspected terrorists involved in targeting police officers were killed in an apparent police encounter in Karol Jungle area.

Economy

11.      IMF Team to Meet Pakistani Officials for Economic Growth Talks. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is set to engage with Pakistani authorities next week, aiming to discuss strategies for enhancing governance and achieving sustainable economic growth.

Politics

12.      AJK Protests: Govt ‘Accepts’ All Demands Following Violent Clashes. Following violent protests over the last 48 hours, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government accepted all demands of Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), protesting against high electricity bills and taxes.