Global Headlines: May 10, 2024

Debt and Diplomacy:

• Asia: Data shows record debt owed by Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to China. (https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3227929/sri-lanka-urged-not-let-debt-india-take-different-complexion-energy-talks) Meanwhile, Pakistan seeks to rollover $12 billion in debt before the IMF arrives. (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pakistan-gets-a-lifeline-from-the-imf-with-a-new-3-billion-bailout-to-help-avoid-default/article67027541.ece)
• UN: The UN General Assembly will vote on a resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid. (https://apnews.com/video/united-nations-palestinian-territories-government-united-states-government-palestinian-territories-national-01554d54a86b48079f481081d742b7e6)

Geopolitics:

• Baltic States: Lithuania holds a presidential election amidst regional anxieties over Russia and the war in Ukraine. (https://apnews.com/article/lithuania-presidential-election-baltics-russia-ukraine-war-39be4b08afbcae385e86ad0be4224ca5)

South Asia:

• India-Maldives Relations: India fully withdraws military personnel from Maldives following President Muizzu’s deadline, potentially impacting bilateral relations. (https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/maldives-asks-india-to-withdraw-troops-by-march-15/article67740611.ece)
• Russia: Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia’s Prime Minister. The US dismisses Russian allegations of interference in Indian elections. (https://www.outlookindia.com/international/us-dismisses-russian-allegations-of-interference-in-indian-elections)