• UAE Suspends Discussions with US on F-35 Sale over Sovereignty Concerns
• US says Mission in Afghanistan Failed as Pakistan Offered 'Safe Haven' to Taliban
• Putin Hails Model Russia-China Relations in Xi Call
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Tunisian President Extends Suspension
Ann San Sui Kui Given Sentence
Virtual Conference to Save Democracy
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• Harvard Poll Shows Young Americans See US Democracy as Failing them
• Biden-Putin Summit
This week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced €300 billion funding for the Global Gateway programme that is the EU’s response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The EC President said, “We will support smart investments in quality infrastructure, respecting the highest social and environmental standards, in line with the EU's democratic values and international norms and standards.
Pakistan’s Debt Skyrockets
Iran Nuclear Talks Resume
• Afghan Economy Nears Collapse as Pressure Builds to Ease U.S. Sanctions
• Pakistan May Attend US Democracy Summit
• U.S. Lawmakers Defy China by Meeting with Officials in Taiwan
