United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has temporarily suspended voluntary repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees from India after arrests of returnees in Sri Lanka.: UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency, established in 1950 by the UN General Assembly to assist people displaced after World War II. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with […]
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UN declares famine in Gaza
UN declares famine in Gaza: The United Nations has declared a famine in Gaza, affecting nearly 500,000 people, citing systematic obstruction of humanitarian aid by Israel. Famine Declaration is A formal global classification used by the UN and partners to signal catastrophic food insecurity. Declared through the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) framework, jointly […]
Trump Appoints Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South, Central Asia
Trump Appoints Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South, Central Asia: US President Donald Trump has nominated his long-time aide, Sergio Gor, as the next United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. This nomination comes amid rising tensions between the US and India […]
At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted in Nigeria after gunmen attacked a mosque
At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted in Nigeria after gunmen attacked a mosque: At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted after gunmen attacked a mosque and homes in Katsina state, northwest Nigeria during dawn prayers. Nigeria is Situated on the western coast of Africa. Capital: Abuja (since 1991). Neighbouring Nations: […]
Russia has formally withdrawn from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Russia has formally withdrawn from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: INF Treaty (1987): Signed by the US and the Soviet Union, it banned all ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with a range of 500–5,500 km. It aimed to reduce nuclear threat and promote global arms control.The US exited the INF Treaty in 2019, […]
Great Recall Vote
Great Recall Vote: Taiwan has launched the largest recall vote in its history against 31 opposition lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) party. “Great Recall” Vote is A mass legislative recall referendum targeting KMT lawmakers in Taiwan. Citizens are voting to remove 31 KMT legislators in two phases (July and August 2025). It is the largest […]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Russia has officially declared it no longer considers itself bound by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. It was signed between the United States and Russia (Formerly known as the Soviet Union) in 1987. Under this treaty both powers agreed to destroy two categories of lethal missile systems from their […]
July Declaration
July Declaration: Bangladesh’s interim government under Muhammad Yunus will unveil the “July Declaration” on August 5, 2025, marking one year since the student-led uprising that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The July Declaration is a proposed constitutional document drafted by Bangladesh’s interim government to officially recognize the 2024 student-led uprising, aiming to symbolise a political […]
US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade
US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade: The US Department of State sanctioned 20 global firms, including 6 Indian companies, for engaging in petrochemical trade with Iran. The United States imposed sanctions under Executive Order 13846. Six Indian companies were identified among the 20 entities globally. Reason for Sanctions: These firms knowingly engaged in […]
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary: The United Nations (UN) entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly. The main roles of UN Women are: To support inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, in their formulation of […]
