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After the imposition of sanctions by Western countries, Russia was able to raise its own production and agro-industrial complex to a high level. This was stated on August 21 by Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in an interview with Kabar news agency.

The International Criminal Court (ICC), along with France and Belgium, has strongly condemned the US for imposing sanctions on ICC judges and prosecutors, labelling it a "flagrant attack" on the court's judicial independence.

The Netherlands has announced the deployment of approximately 300 troops and advanced air defence systems, including two Patriot systems, a NASAMS system, and anti-drone capabilities, to Poland from December 1 to bolster NATO's Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) logistics hub in addition to providing support to Ukraine amid the Russian conflict.

In a post on X, he wrote, "President @PellegriniP_ will be part of AI Impact Summit. He will meet PM @narendramodi and other global leaders. Historic engagement will give new momentum to SK-IN relations & strengthen our partnership in innovation&responsible AI."

The Summit will bring together global leaders, policymakers, innovators, and experts from across the world to deliberate on the way forward for AI.

Pakistan's fragile external financing framework continues to undermine economic stability, with policymakers stating that dependence on foreign loans leaves the country exposed to recurring crises. Business representatives and economists argue that recent improvements in reserves do not resolve the structural weaknesses embedded in the repayment schedule, as reported by The Express Tribune.