NEWS BRIEF- 11 JUN 2024

GLOBAL

Asia Pacific

1. G7 to Condemn Deepening Russia-N. Korea Military Ties at Italy Summit .

The Group of Seven leaders are set to strongly condemn deepening Russia-North
Korea military cooperation at their summit in Italy later this week amid Moscow's
invasion of Ukraine, a diplomatic source said.

2. US Needs Japan's Help to Boost Military Production, Ambassador Says.

The United States needs Japan's help to cope with strategic challenges in Europe and
Asia that are straining its defence industries, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan said as the
countries kicked off talks on military industrial cooperation.

Russia/Europe/West

3. Russia Accuses Armenia of Helping Ukraine’s Army. Russia accused

Armenia of helping the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the transfer of medicines to
healthcare facilities.

4. Belarus and Russia to Conduct Joint Nuclear Drills. The exercises are a
reaction to “unsuccessful attempts to drag [Belarus] into an epidemic of color
revolutions and crush us with economic sanctions” and some Western countries' “plans
to use military force against our state,” Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said
in a post on Telegram.

REGIONAL

India/South Asia

5. Manipur CM’s Convoy Came Under Attack Amid Tension in State . Manipur
Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s convoy was ambushed by armed militants in the
Kangpokpi district, leaving one security personnel injured.

IIOJK

6. Bus Carrying Hindu Yatris Plunges into Gorge in Reasi, Leaves 10 Dead.
According to Kashmir Media Service, police claim the bus came under an attack by
unknown gunmen in Teryath village, Poni area of the district, causing the driver to lose
control and plunge into the gorge.

Afghanistan
7. EU Announces €150 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Afghanistan Crisis. In
response to the worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the European Union
has activated its emergency aid reserve, aiming to avert the risk of famine in the
country, the EU said in a statement.

Middle East/Africa

8. UN Security Council to Vote on Plan for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire. The United

Nations Security Council will vote later on a US-drafted resolution backing a proposal
outlined by President Joe Biden for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants
Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Iran

9. PKK's New-Tech Missiles Fuel Turkey's Suspicion of Iranian Role. The

Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) may have used Iranian-made loitering munition to shoot
down Turkish armed drones, regional sources said, suggesting strengthening ties
between Tehran and the group outlawed by Turkey.

INTERNAL

Security

10. IHC Declares Poet Ahmed Farhad 'Missing Person' Until He Returns Home.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written order in the case of missing
Kashmiri poet Ahmed Farhad Shah, declaring him a "missing person" and directing
authorities to ensure his safe return home.

Economy

11. SBP Slashes Interest Rate to 20.5pc. In a big move, the State Bank of Pakistan
announced to cut the interest rate by 150 basis points (bps) to 20.5 per cent.

Politics

12. PTI Founder Accepts SC’s Advice to Hold Talks with Political Parties. PTI
founder Imran Khan has accepted the Supreme Court’s (SC) advice and is ready to
‘conditionally’ engage in talks with all political parties, including PML-N and PPP,
Pakistani media reported.