Lithuania has announced a state of emergency after cigarette-smuggling balloons from Belarus: Lithuania has declared a state of emergency on 9 December 2025, citing repeated airspace violations by cigarette-laden balloons launched from Belarus. These incursions, described as a form of hybrid attack, have endangered aviation safety, disrupted public life, and deepened friction between the two […]
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Andrej Babis Sworn In as Czech Republic’s New Prime Minister
Andrej Babis Sworn In as Czech Republic’s New Prime Minister: Andrej Babis, the billionaire businessman and leader of the centrist–populist ANO (YES) movement, was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Czech Republic on 9 December 2025. His return marks a significant shift in the Czech political landscape, coming four years after he […]
Monroe Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine: The US National Security Strategy, released recently, described Trump’s vision as one of “flexible realism” and argued that the U.S. should revive the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine, which declared the Western Hemisphere to be Washington’s zone of influence. The Monroe Doctrine, articulated by U.S. President James Monroe in 1823, is a significant S. foreign […]
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: Foreign Minister of Ukraine said at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe that Ukraine wants “real peace, not appeasement” with Russia. It is a dynamic organization that is dedicated to promoting peace, stability, and security throughout Europe and Central Asia. It is the world’s largest regional […]
India Re-Elected to UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–29
India Re-Elected to UNESCO Executive Board for 2025–29: India has been re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board for the 2025–29 term, reaffirming global confidence in its leadership in multilateral governance.The Executive Board is one of UNESCO’s three constitutional organs responsible for supervising programme implementation and providing strategic direction to the organisation.UNESCO was created in 1945, […]
3rd India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue
3rd India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue: India’s Defence Minister co-chaired the third India-Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue with the Indonesian Defence Minister in New Delhi. The dialogue assessed regional security, addressed multilateral issues, and identified new defence cooperation avenues, highlighting the strengthening strategic commitment between India and Indonesia.India and Indonesia reaffirmed commitment to a free and open […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reclassified India’s de facto exchange rate regime from a “stabilised” system to a crawl-like arrangement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reclassified India’s de facto exchange rate regime from a “stabilised” system to a crawl-like arrangement: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reclassified India’s de facto exchange rate regime from a “stabilised” system to a crawl-like arrangement.A crawl-like arrangement implies the exchange rate stays within a 2% band around a […]
EB-1A & EB2-NIW Visa Program
EB-1A & EB2-NIW Visa Program: The H-1B visa fee hike to USD 100,000 starting September 2025 is driving Indian professionals to explore alternatives like the EB-1A and EB2-NIW visas, especially amid stricter U.S. immigration policies. The EB-1A is for individuals with extraordinary abilities in fields like science, arts, business, or education. It does not require […]
UNSC Approves Trump’s Plan for Gaza
UNSC Approves Trump’s Plan for Gaza: The UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2803, endorsing the Trump Gaza Peace Plan and authorizing the establishment of an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza. The resolution passed with 13 votes in favor and none against, although China and Russia abstained. Trump Gaza Plan announced in September 2025, […]
India Africa Bilateral Relations
India Africa Bilateral Relations: India’s renewed diplomatic push towards Africa has triggered debate after experts highlighted the need to “connect, build and revive” India–Africa ties ahead of the next India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV).Centuries-old Indian Ocean trade in gold, spices and textiles built deep sociocultural links, reinforced by Gujarati merchant networks and shared experiences of colonial […]
