India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in just nine months, with formal signing expected in 2026.A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a bilateral pact where countries reduce or eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers on goods and services to boost trade, investment, and […]
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Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park: The US Geological Survey (USGS) shared footage showing mud erupting from the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park, highlighting renewed hydrothermal activity.Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park, globally renowned for its geothermal activity, volcanic landscape, wildlife, and intact ecosystems. It hosts about half of the world’s known hydrothermal […]
Rapid Financing Instrument
Rapid Financing Instrument: The International Monetary Fund has approved emergency funding of USD 206 million under its rapid finance instrument to help Sri Lanka address urgent needs arising from the catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah. It provides prompt financial assistance to any International Monetary Fund (IMF) member country facing an urgent balance of payments need. It is […]
Oman Launches First Polymer One-Rial Banknote
Oman Launches First Polymer One-Rial Banknote: Oman has launched its first polymer one rial banknote. Which is a marking a historic shift from traditional paper based currency. Issued by the Central Bank of Oman, the new note will officially enter circulation on January 11, 2026. The primary objectives behind introducing the polymer one rial note […]
Operation Hawkeye
Operation Hawkeye: The United States and Jordan have carried out a major military operation in Syria called Operation Hawkeye Strike. This action came after an ISIS attack that killed two US soldiers and wounded three others in the Syrian city of Palmyra. The operation aimed to weaken ISIS by targeting its fighters, weapons, and bases.Operation […]
The Tianjin Declaration
The Tianjin Declaration: At the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, India joined other SCO members in endorsing the Tianjin Declaration, committing to deepen cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and capacity building.The Tianjin Declaration is the outcome document adopted by the SCO Council of Heads of States at the 2025 Tianjin Summit, […]
Jordan : PM Of India Visit
Jordan : PM Of India Visit The Prime Minister of India has embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. It is a landlocked country located in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by 5 Nations: Syria in the north, Iraq in the east, Saudi Arabia in the […]
India–Italy Business Forum 2025
India–Italy Business Forum 2025: The India–Italy Business Forum 2025 in Mumbai reinforced bilateral trade and innovation within the Strategic Partnership, while advancing resilient supply chains and high-technology collaboration. Outcomes of the India–Italy Business Forum 2025: Signing of the Agreed Minutes of the 22nd India–Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC), providing a clear and structured […]
Lithuania has announced a state of emergency after cigarette-smuggling balloons from Belarus
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 […]
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 […]
