Pakistan's Africa Ambitions Hit as Saudi Pulls $1.5B Sudan Arms Deal
Saudi Arabia withdraws financing for Pakistan's $1.5 billion arms deal with Sudan, exposing Islamabad's reliance on external patrons for African influence.
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Saudi Arabia withdraws financing for Pakistan's $1.5 billion arms deal with Sudan, exposing Islamabad's reliance on external patrons for African influence.
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FATF updates anti-terror sanctions to ensure humanitarian aid flows freely, aligning with UN resolutions for basic needs.
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Brazil marks World Refugee Day with expanded refugee recognition, highlighting protection, integration efforts, and a 5.9% rise in recognized refugees.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says success of Iran-US talks depends on full commitment to agreed obligations, after signing MoU with Trump to end conflict.
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South Korea's parliamentary committee questions election officials over unprecedented ballot shortages during local elections, with officials apologizing.
A World Food Programme report reveals Afghan labourers work less than two days per week on average, with daily wages at 309 Afghanis, highlighting ongoing economic struggles.
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