COUNTRY REVIEW

South Asia

Pakistan

• US NSA and CIA Director urge Pakistan to “do more” in the war on terror; 22 people killed in targeted killings in Karachi; Zardari, Gilani, and Kayani: North Waziristan operation the “prerogative and discretion” of Pakistan; 32 Taliban militants killed in aerial strikes in Orakzai; Pak budget deficit for 2010-11 worth Rs. 703 billion

East Asia

Southeast Asia

• Thai PM emphasizes the need to implement the five-point reconciliation plan; Seven Red Shirt leaders surrender on May 19; Malaysia and Indonesia resolve to further strengthen bilateral relationship; Malaysia and Thailand conclude joint exercises ‘Seaex Thamal’

West Asia

Iran

• New draft sanctions resolution on Iran submitted by P5

Iraq

• Plans to build three new airport terminals in Kerbala, Najaf and Hilla announced; Car bomb kills 30 in Diyala province