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D-8 Summit 2024: Leaders Focus on Economic Cooperation
Bulletin
December 19, 2024
D-8 Summit 2024: Leaders gather to enhance economic ties and discuss global challenges, with focus on Gaza and Lebanon.
D-8 Summit 2024: Leaders gather to enhance economic ties and discuss global challenges, with focus on Gaza and Lebanon.
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Weaponization of narratives shape global perceptions; India excels in soft power, while Israel aims to adopt its strategy.
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Two MoUs signed at the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Commission to enhance trade, energy, and regional cooperation.
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The fall of Assad regime marks a turning point in Syria, raising concerns about stability amid competing regional and global interests.
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Pakistani FM discusses safety of Pakistani nationals in Syria with Turkish FM amid ongoing crisis and instability.
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Pakistan and Iran agree to deepen bilateral cooperation in all spheres during a meeting on the ECO Council of Ministers’ sidelines.
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Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran strengthen through key diplomatic visits in December 2024, amid global and domestic challenges.
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Federal Interior Minister of Pakistan Mohsin Naqvi congratulates UAE on National Day, highlighting strong ties and mutual cooperation.
The ICC’s arrest warrants for Netanyahu and other Israeli as well as Hamas leaders raise critical questions about international justice, political motivations, and the prospects for accountability in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
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ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Deif over alleged war crimes during Israel-Hamas conflict.