Greece’s New President: The Hellenic Parliament elected Constantine Tassoulas, the former parliamentary speaker, as the new president of Greece. Tassoulas, a senior member of the ruling New Democracy party, secured 160 votes in the 300-seat parliament. He will take over from Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Greece’s first female president, whose term ends in March. The position of […]
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USAID Freeze
USAID Freeze: U.S. President Donald Trump, on his first day of his second term, imposed a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance to reassess program efficiency and alignment with U.S. foreign policy. On January 20, 2023, President Donald Trump issued a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance to reassess program efficiency and alignment with U.S. foreign policy. […]
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Imports
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum Imports: U.S. President Donald Trump has officially announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, a move set to take effect from March 4, 2025. The decision eliminates previous country-specific exemptions, impacting key exporters like Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and South Korea. The administration has framed […]
US Agency for International Development
US Agency for International Development: The US President Donald Trump has imposed a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, halting US Agency for International Development (USAID) programs worldwide.The US has announced that it will not attend the 2025 G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.USAID is the primary US agency for global humanitarian and development […]
India-UK Defence Agreements
India-UK Defence Agreements: India and the UK have signed multiple defence agreements at Aero India 2025, including the launch of Defence Partnership–India (DP-I), collaboration on next-generation weapons, and the establishment of an ASRAAM missile assembly facility in Hyderabad.
India-EFTA Strengthen Economic Ties with the Inauguration of the India-EFTA Desk
India-EFTA Strengthen Economic Ties with the Inauguration of the India-EFTA Desk: India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – which comprises Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein – have taken a major step towards deeper economic collaboration with the inauguration of the India-EFTA Desk. This initiative follows the successful conclusion of the India-EFTA Trade and […]
Operation Devil Hunt : Bangladesh
Operation Devil Hunt : Bangladesh Bangladesh has launched a large-scale security operation, “Operation Devil Hunt,” targeting loyalists of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The move comes after protesters were attacked by gangs allegedly linked to Hasina’s regime. The interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to restore order and uphold democratic values. The unrest […]
Panama Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Panama Withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Panama has officially announced its withdrawal from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a significant geopolitical realignment. President José Raúl Mulino’s decision reflects growing tensions between global powers, particularly the United States and China, over the strategic Panama Canal. The move signals a shift in Panama’s […]
Argentina Cuts Ties with WHO
Argentina Cuts Ties with WHO: Argentina has decided to withdraw from the WHO, mirroring the US under President Trump. President Javier Milei’s administration cited major disagreements over WHO’s health policies, especially its COVID-19 response. The move has raised concerns about Argentina’s global position, healthcare system.
Dubai will host the inaugural Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit
Dubai will host the inaugural Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit: Dubai is preparing to host the inaugural Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit on April 12-13, 2025, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. This event, organized by the I am Peacekeeper Movement, will gather 2,800 peacekeepers and 72 distinguished speakers, including 10 […]