The UK & EU Finalise a Defence Pact

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In today’s episode, we cover the surprise ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and M23 rebel group, the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, and Russia’s latest strikes in the Ukrainian capital.

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Sources:

✍️ UK and EU Finalising Defence Pact

• https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pm-starmer-nears-eu-defence-pact-shadow-trump-trade-talks-2025-04-24/
• https://www.ft.com/content/92734ac6-5ada-4784-b694-44043d85244e?shareType=nongift

✍️ DRC Agrees to Ceasefire with M23

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3evwqxpv34o

✍️ India-Pakistan Crisis

• https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-calls-all-party-meet-summons-top-pakistani-diplomat-after-kashmir-attack-2025-04-24/
• https://www.reuters.com/world/india/kashmir-resistance-group-that-claimed-attack-tourists-indian-kashmir-2025-04-23/

✍️ Russia Strikes Kyiv

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd7v0lgg18xo

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