Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister: Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has announced a significant political shift by appointing Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister. This move comes a day after the junta dissolved the national government without providing any justification. The country continues to grapple with severe security challenges and […]
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UK’s Assisted Dying Bill
UK’s Assisted Dying Bill: The UK House of Commons voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, allowing terminally ill patients to request assistance to end their own lives.This landmark decision reflects ongoing debates about end-of-life rights and raises questions about ethical considerations and legal frameworks. Key Highlights of the UK’s […]
India, Kuwait to Launch Joint Commission for Enhanced Cooperation
India, Kuwait to Launch Joint Commission for Enhanced Cooperation: India and Kuwait took a significant step to strengthen bilateral relations by deciding to establish a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) at the level of foreign ministers. The JCC will serve as an umbrella mechanism to comprehensively review and monitor all aspects of the growing ties […]
From Freedom Fighter to Namibia’s First Female President
From Freedom Fighter to Namibia’s First Female President: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, nicknamed “NNN,” made history by becoming Namibia’s first female president. A key figure in Namibian politics, her journey from an activist fighting against South African occupation to her leadership in post-independence Namibia has been nothing short of remarkable. Elected at the age of 72, Nandi-Ndaitwah […]
Global Plastic Treaty
Global Plastic Treaty: Global plastic treaty talks failed to reach a consensus at the 5th meeting of the United Nations(UN) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea.A resolution adopted in 2022 at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi aimed to establish global rules to curb plastic pollution by the end of 2024, but nations […]
Oxford Picks “Brain Rot” as 2024’s Top Word
Oxford Picks “Brain Rot” as 2024’s Top Word: Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year 2024, reflecting a defining cultural and societal theme of the year. The term gained prominence due to concerns over the detrimental effects of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content, especially via […]
BRICS Tariff
BRICS Tariff: As Donald Trump gears up for a potential second term as US President, his protectionist trade policies have already started causing ripples in the global economy. A major part of his strategy involves imposing 100% tariffs on BRICS countries, including India, if they reduce their reliance on the US dollar for international transactions. […]
Director of FBI
Director of FBI: US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Kash Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), succeeding Christopher Wray. Patel, a long-time Trump loyalist known for his confrontational stance against the “deep state” and criticism of federal agencies, brings a history of staunch support for Trump’s policies
ISKCON
ISKCON: The Dhaka High Court declined a suo motu order to ban ISKCON in Bangladesh, citing government action already taken.International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Founder:C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Founded In: New York City, USA.Aim is to promote Krishna Consciousness and devotional service to Krishna as the Supreme Godhead.
High Seas Treaty
High Seas Treaty: India signed the High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, in September 2024, marking a major milestone in international ocean governance.The BBNJ Agreement developed under the framework of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) focuses on conserving and sustainably using marine biological […]
