Italy: Bilateral military cooperation India and Italy unveiled a bilateral military cooperation plan 2026-27 outlining the military engagements between the armed forces of both the countries. It is located in South-central Europe on the Apennine Peninsula. It shares its border with Switzerland and Austria in the north, Slovenia in the northeast and France in the […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
UN Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General: The election process for the next UN Secretary-General is officially underway, with four candidates recently completing informal, interactive dialogues before the General Assembly.The Secretary-General is defined by the UN Charter as the Chief Administrative Officer of the United Nations. The role was established with the founding of the UN 80 years ago to […]
UK Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Falkland Islands
UK Reaffirms Sovereignty Over Falkland Islands: The United Kingdom reaffirmed that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands rests with it, amid reports of a possible review of the U.S. stance on the issue. The UK emphasised the principle of self-determination, noting that islanders have overwhelmingly expressed their desire to remain a British Overseas Territory. Argentina reiterated […]
The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)
The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS): India is set to host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 in late May, marking the first such gathering in over a decade since 2015.The India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) is the official institutional platform for African-Indian relations. It serves as a high-level consultative mechanism between the Government of India […]
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP)
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP): The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) has released its 2026 Economic Survey, warning that the West Asia conflict is driving up energy and food costs.UN ESCAP is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the […]
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific: Recent report released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), projects that inflation in developing economies in the region will climb to 4.6 per cent in 2026, up from 3.5 per cent in 2025. It is the […]
Druzhba Pipeline
Druzhba Pipeline: The Druzhba pipeline that carries Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia has been repaired and can resume operations, the Ukrainian President has announced recently, ending a months-long standoff between Kyiv and Budapest. The Druzhba Pipeline, also known as the Friendship Pipeline, is one of the biggest crude oil pipeline networks in […]
Vice President of India’s Visit to Sri Lanka
Vice President of India’s Visit to Sri Lanka: The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, embarked on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Vice President to the island nation.India announced the extension of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) eligibility, along with discussions on key bilateral issues such […]
Sudan War and Sexual Violence Against Women
Sudan War and Sexual Violence Against Women: As Sudan’s civil war enters its fourth year, a new UN Women report has warned that sexual violence against women and girls has quadrupled since the conflict began.The Sudan war began in April 2023 as an armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support […]
Arab League Appoints New Secretary-General
Arab League Appoints New Secretary-General: The Council of the League of Arab States(Arab League) has approved Egypt’s nomination of Nabil Fahmy as the next Secretary-General for a five-year term beginning 1st July 2026, succeeding Ahmed Aboul Gheit. The League of Arab States, founded in 1945 in Cairo, is a regional organisation comprising 22 Arab countries […]
