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U.S Observer Daily Briefing   Here are top ten news articles: Title:S. to Boost Security, Economic Cooperation with Japan after LDP Win Description: Following Japan’s recent parliamentary election where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party won decisively, Tokyo and Washington are expected to expand security and economic collaboration. U.S. officials see Japan’s strengthened government as a key partner for regional stability and cooperation amid China’s rising influence. Link: https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026020900883/ 2- Title: Indian shares rise as foreign inflows show signs of revival after US trade deal Description: Indian stock markets climbed as foreign portfolio investors returned, encouraged by renewed U.S.–India trade cooperation. Broader market sectors…

Saudi Arabia Expands Influence in Africa : Saudi Arabia has signed a defence and military cooperation agreement with Somalia, marking a major expansion of its influence in Africa. Somalia’s strategic location near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal gives the deal global significance for maritime trade and energy security. The agreement positions Saudi Arabia as an emerging security actor in the Horn of Africa, a region increasingly shaped by external rivalries. Gulf competition is intensifying, with Saudi Arabia now countering the United Arab Emirates’ deep involvement in Somaliland. The UAE’s control of the Berbera port and airport, developed…

South Asia Daily Briefing   Here are top five stories : Pakistan showcases fiscal turnaround, reform agenda at Saudi-hosted AlUla forum Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday highlighted Pakistan’s recent fiscal progress, ongoing reforms and strategy to build buffers while sustaining growth at the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, underscoring the importance of institutional strengthening in navigating economic and climate-related shocks. https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2632368/pakistan Bangladesh’s political parties campaign over revolution’s legacy Bangladesh’s election campaign entered its final day on Monday before this week’s vote, with rival parties invoking the 2024 uprising that ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3342969/bangladeshs-political-parties-campaign-over-revolutions-legacy India…

Download U.S Observer Daily Briefing  Here are top ten news article: Unpacking Trump’s claim on India halting Russian oil imports India has “committed” to stop importing Russian oil, President Trump says, putting in black and white a claim that White House officials have recently made. Why it matters: The news — which Trump wrote in a tariff-lowering executive order on Friday — is big, if it’s true. https://www.axios.com/2026/02/09/trump-india-russia-oil-tariff-executive-order US-Iran talks are not a countdown to conflict When Iranian and US officials met for talks in the Omani capital of Muscat on February 6, many journalists and analysts were speculating as…

Download Global Watch Daily Briefing Here are top ten news stories: 1-  Japan PM’s big election win could mean more beef with Beijing Description: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s thumping election win has blunted domestic opposition to her hawkish security agenda, encouraging plans to press ahead with a defence expansion that China has condemned as a return to militarism. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/japan-pms-big-election-win-could-mean-more-beef-with-beijing-2026-02-09/ 2- China critic Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in jail after landmark Hong Kong trial Hong Kong’s most vocal China critic, media tycoon Jimmy Lai, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in jail, ending the city’s biggest…

Ukraine peace talks: US urges resolution before June ahead of mid-term elections. Zelenskyy confirms Abu Dhabi meeting progress but Donbas territorial issues remain unresolved. Follow-up negotiations planned in Miami with Trump and US envoys. US prepares additional sanctions on Russia to maintain leverage if peace talks fail. In a striking development that underscores the intersection of diplomacy and domestic politics, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the United States is urging both Ukraine and Russia to finalize an end to the war before the onset of summer. The timing, Zelenskyy noted, aligns closely with the US mid-term elections, suggesting Washington’s…

Washington, D.C. — As global tensions persist in multiple theaters, United States President Donald J. Trump is pressing forward with an ambitious and controversial initiative that could redefine Washington’s role in international diplomacy: the so‑called “Board of Peace.” Initially crafted as a mechanism to oversee governance, reconstruction, and stabilization in the Gaza Strip under a U.S.‑brokered ceasefire, the board has quickly emerged as a broader geopolitical litmus test — one that could shape Trump’s approach to global conflict resolution far beyond the fragile enclave along the Mediterranean. The Board’s inaugural session is tentatively scheduled for February 19 in Washington, D.C.,…

Download South Asia Weekly Briefing  Here are top five news articles of the week: 1– India unveils record $85bn defence budget India has announced its largest-ever defence and infrastructure spending in the new federal budget. The budget was presented in parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday. The government has allocated about $85 billion for defence. This marks a sharp increase compared to last year. Infrastructure spending has also been raised to nearly $133 billion. India’s loosing of fighter jets to Pakistan many be a factor behind Raise in budget. Link: https://minutemirror.com.pk/india-unveils-record-85bn-defence-budget-499803/ 2- – This…

Download Global Watch Weekly Briefing   Here are top ten news articles of last week: 1- Title Trump Hopeful of Iran Deal After Tehran Warns of Regional War Description: President Trump expressed optimism regarding a new framework for negotiations with Iran, despite Supreme Leader Khamenei’s warnings of a regional conflict. This comes after a period of high tension following anti-government protests and U.S. military posturing in the Gulf. Link: The Straits Times 2- China hands life sentence to former justice minister over bribery A Chinese court on Monday sentenced China’s former justice minister Tang Yijun to life in…

Download U.S Observer daily Briefing 1- NATO’s credibility as a unified force under U.S. leadership has taken a hit under Trump European allies and Canada are pouring billions of dollars into helping Ukraine, and they have pledged to massively boost their budgets to defend their territories. But despite those efforts, NATO’s credibility as a unified force under U.S. leadership has taken a huge hit over the past year as trust within the 32-nation military organization dissolved. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/natos-credibility-as-a-unified-force-under-u-s[1] leadership-has-taken-a-hit-under-trump 2- A Kremlin official confirms that U.S.-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks are resuming this week A new round of U.S.-brokered talks on ending Russia’s…