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The World in Brief from The Economist
Pakistan vows to retaliate; America and China agree trade talks, and more
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Pakistan said that its armed forces have been authorised to “undertake corresponding actions” after India launched missile strikes on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. Also, Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer said they would meet their Chinese counterparts in Geneva this weekend for trade talks.
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