Top Stories of the Week

1. Russian President to Visit Kazakhstan for Eurasian Forum​

Moscow’s effort to anchor its relevance in Central Asia!

Putin's visit to Astana, his second state visit to Kazakhstan during his current presidential term, focused on trade, energy, and regional integration.

2. EU, Mexico Sign Upgraded Trade Deal ​

Trade agreements are now geopolitical insurance policies!

The renewed EU–Mexico pact reflects how middle and major powers alike are diversifying economic dependencies in an era where tariff politics and strategic competition increasingly shape global commerce.

3. UN Peacekeeping Forces Hit 25-Year Low ​

Multilateralism is running thin!

The sharp decline in UN peacekeeping deployments underscores a deeper crisis of multilateral resolve, where geopolitical fragmentation is outpacing collective security commitments.

4. Cuba Receives 15000 Tons of Rice Shipment from China​

Food aid has quietly become one of the defining instruments of 21st-century diplomacy!

China’s rice shipment to Cuba highlights Beijing’s growing role as an economic stabilizer for sanctioned and crisis-hit states, expanding influence through necessities rather than ideology alone.

5. Turkmenistan Hosts CIS Heads of Government Summit​

The quiet states of Eurasia are becoming the region’s most strategic conveners!

The summit forms part of a series of events under Turkmenistan's chairmanship of the CIS in 2026, a role the country has embraced with ambitions to facilitate the resolution of shared regional priorities.

Testimonials from 7th International Young Diplomats School

And we are back with reviews from the participants of the 7th International Young Diplomats School!

Let’s listen to what they have to say!

Ahmad Jawad Tahami, host of “UNFOLD” at PakistanTV, shares his remarks from the International Young Diplomat School 2026.

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Husna Asghar, an International Relations graduate and freelancer sharing her experience about the three-day program.

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Waleed Khan Tarakai, Secretary Tourism and Creative Industries at the Pakistan Youth Council (KP Cabinet), shares his experience from the International Young Diplomats School 2026.

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Pakistan-Focus

​PM Shehbaz, President Zardari Praise China’s Support for Pakistan​

Islamabad’s renewed emphasis on China’s support reflects how the Pakistan–China relationship is increasingly framed not only around infrastructure and defense, but also diplomatic reliability during periods of regional uncertainty.

​TİKA Launches Modern Beekeeping Facility in Pakistan

TİKA has established Pakistan's first modern wax foundation sheet production unit aimed at improving beekeepers' access to hygienic, standardized foundations, thereby increasing honey production efficiency and reducing disease risks.

​Germany Pledges $47 Million for Pakistan’s Climate, Energy Projects​

Pakistan emits less than 1% of global carbon emissions but bears a disproportionate share of climate consequences. Germany knows this, and that is precisely why it keeps investing in such projects.

​Italy Trains Pakistan Border Police to Curb Illegal Migration​

Pakistan’s border forces reflects a broader European strategy of externalizing migration management through security cooperation and capacity-building abroad.

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