Australia sets a new emissions reduction target of 62% by 2035 under the Paris Agreement: Australia has raised its national emissions reduction target to 62% by 2035, based on 2005 levels. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, marks a substantial increase from the country’s previous commitment of a 43% cut by 2030. The […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
First Hilsa Consignment from Bangladesh Reaches India
First Hilsa Consignment from Bangladesh Reaches India: Bangladesh has resumed its seasonal export of hilsa fish to India, but in its lowest volume since 2019. On September 17, 2025, the first consignment of around 32 tonnes arrived in West Bengal via the Petrapole border, marking the beginning of a restricted trade window approved by the […]
The US Fed lowers interest rates to 4‑4.25% in its first 2025 rate cut
The US Fed lowers interest rates to 4‑4.25% in its first 2025 rate cut: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 4.00%–4.25%, marking its first rate reduction in 2025. This move signals the beginning of a possible rate easing cycle, aimed at balancing […]
India and Canada to Restart Trade Talks and Deepen Cooperation
India and Canada to Restart Trade Talks and Deepen Cooperation: Indian and Canadian officials met for pre-Foreign Office consultations on September 19, 2025, and agreed to reignite bilateral dialogue on multiple strategic fronts including trade, defence, and critical minerals. This move follows the understanding reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark […]
Trump Imposes $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visas
Trump Imposes $100,000 Fee On H-1B Visas: US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 (₹88 lakh) fee on H-1B visa sponsorships, dramatically raising the cost for US firms hiring foreign skilled workers.Employers sponsoring H-1B visas must now pay $100,000 per applicant (up from a few thousand dollars earlier). Objective is to Deter […]
Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact
Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) in Riyadh (Sept 2025), pledging that any aggression against one country would be treated as aggression against both formalising a long-standing security partnership. It Is a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) committing both nations to mutual security cooperation and joint deterrence.
Snapback Mechanism & Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)
Snapback Mechanism & Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA): Iran’s Foreign Minister is set to discuss the country’s nuclear program with the UK, France, and Germany to avert the reimposition of international sanctions under the ‘snapback mechanism’, which were lifted under the 2015 JCPOA. The E3 (Britain, France, Germany) have invoked the 30-day snapback mechanism to reimpose […]
South Korea, US Reaffirm Goal of Korean Peninsula Denuclearisation
South Korea, US Reaffirm Goal of Korean Peninsula Denuclearisation: South Korea and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. The statement came from South Korea’s National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac, who emphasized that the denuclearisation objective remains firm regardless of North Korea’s stance.The issue holds strong relevance in […]
India recently defended Qatar’s sovereignty at the U.N. Human Rights Council
India recently defended Qatar’s sovereignty at the U.N. Human Rights Council: Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in Western Asia. It is located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It has a total area of 11,586 sq.km. It shares a sole land border with Saudi Arabia to the south […]
Genocide Convention
Genocide Convention: A UN commission has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza Accusing leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of incitement. The panel, led by Navi Pillay, found Israeli forces guilty of four of the five genocidal acts under the 1948 Genocide Convention killing, causing serious harm, creating destructive living conditions, and preventing […]
