Syria and Middle East Tension: The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria after an 11-day offensive by rebel groups has triggered a geopolitical reshuffle in the Middle East.Assad’s rule, characterized by authoritarianism, ended after sustained pressure from rebel forces led by Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani, a former al-Qaeda operative. External supporters like Iran and Russia […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
India-Japan Forum 2024
India-Japan Forum 2024: At the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister(EAM) of India underscored the potential for a strategic semiconductor alliance between India and Japan.India and Japan are revitalizing their semiconductor industries to enhance global supply chain resilience.
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres: A joint rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (MSA) successfully saved 12 crew members from the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir in the North Arabian Sea.This joint effort highlighted the critical role of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) of both nations, […]
20th Manama Dialogue
20th Manama Dialogue: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the 20th Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, highlighting India’s diplomatic efforts in addressing challenges across the Middle East, from Gaza to Syria. Manama Dialogue initiated in 2004 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Includes participants from Middle East, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Organized by: The International […]
Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister
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 […]
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 […]
