World Leaders NYC Summit: What to Expect Next Week
- * US-UK Investment: A notable investment boost between the US and UK was announced during a US state visit.
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* US-UK Investment: A notable investment boost between the US and UK was announced during a US state visit. Blackstone pledged £100 billion ($135.5 billion), Palantir £1.5 billion ($2 billion) to the UK. Conversely, GSK will invest $30 billion in the US, and BP will invest $5 billion annually for the next five years.
* Pakistan-Saudi Defense Pact: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defense pact committing them to defend each other against attack. The agreement is comprehensive and includes “all military means,” raising questions about a potential nuclear umbrella from Pakistan.
* Gaza Conflict: Israeli forces are advancing into Gaza City, causing a communications blackout. Over 350,000 Palestinians have fled Gaza City, with roughly half a million remaining. The conflict has resulted in over 65,000 Palestinian deaths, and US Senator Bernie Sanders has labeled Israel’s actions as ”genocide.”
* Argentina Protests: thousands of Argentinians are protesting against President Javier Milei’s vetoes of laws, as shown in the accompanying image.