Israel Joins Asian Development Bank (ADB) as 69th Member Country: Israel has become the newest non-regional member of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Manila-based lender announced the news on Friday, marking a major step for Israel in enhancing its global strategic ties and economic outreach. Israel officially joined the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as […]
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Maldives President Introduces UPI Payment Service to Boost Economy
Maldives President Introduces UPI Payment Service to Boost Economy: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has announced the introduction of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to enhance the country’s economy by improving financial inclusion and transaction efficiency. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen ties with India following Muizzu’s previous stance against Indian military […]
Pakistan Limits Chief Justice’s Term to Three Years
Pakistan Limits Chief Justice’s Term to Three Years: Pakistan enacted the Constitution (26th Amendment) Act, 2024, limiting the Chief Justice’s tenure to three years and establishing a special commission for appointing the top judge from three senior-most Supreme Court judges. The amendment received President Asif Ali Zardari’s assent after being passed by both Houses of […]
Global Public Debt Set to Exceed $100 Trillion, Warns IMF
Global Public Debt Set to Exceed $100 Trillion, Warns IMF: According to a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the world’s total public debt is poised to surpass $100 trillion this year for the first time. The IMF warns that this figure may rise even more rapidly than previously anticipated, driven by political […]
India and Colombia Sign Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement
India and Colombia Sign Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement: India and Colombia have signed an Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement on October 15, 2024, to enhance collaboration in the film industries of both nations. This agreement, signed by Dr. L. Murugan, India’s Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting, and Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
India and Germany Set to Sign Labor Mobility Pact
India and Germany Set to Sign Labor Mobility Pact: India and Germany are set to sign a pact next week to facilitate the movement of workers and recognize skills between the two countries. Through the agreement, skilled professionals here can be easily absorbed by German industry, sources familiar with the development.
Indonesia’s Largest-Ever Cabinet
Indonesia’s Largest-Ever Cabinet: Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled Indonesia’s largest-ever Cabinet, comprising 109 members. Named the “Red and White Cabinet” after Indonesia’s flag, this lineup reflects his vision of a strong, unified government. Subianto, who was sworn in on Sunday, seeks to unite the nation’s multicultural fabric and diverse political interests. Analysts, however, […]
WHO Receives $700 Million Pledges for 2025-2028 Budget
WHO Receives $700 Million Pledges for 2025-2028 Budget: During an event in Berlin, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it has received $700 million in new funding pledges for its 2025-2028 budget. This is in addition to the $300 million already promised by both the European Union.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda Addressed 77th Session of Regional Committee of WHO South East Asia Region
Union Health Minister JP Nadda Addressed 77th Session of Regional Committee of WHO South East Asia Region: On 7th October 2024, Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW), addressed the 77th session of World Health Organisation (WHO) Southeast Asia Region (SEARO), one of the 6 WHO regions, in New Delhi, […]
Colombo Security Conclave Charter
Colombo Security Conclave Charter: The members of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Mauritius signed a Charter and a memorandum of understanding, for the establishment of the CSC secretariat in Colombo. Bangladesh was absent and Seychelles participated as an observer state.
