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People’s Democratic Party Wins Bhutan Elections

January 25, 2024

On January 10th, the Election Commission declared the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) the winner with 30 out of 47 seats. The Bhutan Tendrel Party became the opposition party with 17 seats. This was the fourth National Assembly election since democratization. ..

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French Foreign Legion to March on R-Day

January 24, 2024

A 95-member French Foreign Legion contingent, including 6 Indians, and a 33-member band squad will participate in India’s 2023 Republic Day parade. French President Emmanuel Macron will be the Chief Guest as India further spotlights growing bilateral defence ties through ..

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NATO Inks Mega Ammunition Deal to Aid Ukraine

January 24, 2024

NATO has signed a €1.1 billion contract to procure hundreds of thousands of 155mm artillery rounds, part of which will go to Ukraine as it faces critical ammunition shortages.  Ukrainian officials have warned shell supplies are a pressing challenge for ..

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Europe Witnesses 30-Fold Increase in Measles Cases

January 24, 2024

As per WHO, Europe reported over 30,000 measles cases in 2023 – a shocking 30 times rise compared to 2022 numbers. This underscores a troubling reversal in a preventable infectious disease that can turn fatal for vulnerable groups. 40 countries ..

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Cameroon Launches World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children

January 24, 2024

Cameroon is set to kick off a landmark malaria vaccine program on January 22nd covering 2.5 lakh children over two years. Africa accounts for 95% of global malaria mortality, so curbing infections here is pivotal. Officials described the campaign as ..

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Canada Caps Student Visas, Tweaks Work Permits

January 24, 2024

In a major policy shift, Canada will cap the number of study permits for new international students to 360,000 for the 2024-25 academic year beginning September 1st. This 35% reduction from 2023 student visa levels intends to ensure sustainable intake ..

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India Dispatches Malathion to Afghanistan

January 23, 2024

In a recent humanitarian gesture, India has sent 40,000 litres of Malathion pesticide to Afghanistan via Iran’s Chabahar port. This environment-friendly insecticide will help Afghanistan combat locust swarms that threaten agricultural production. The assistance ensures regional food security. Timely aid ..

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WHO Issues Guidance on Healthcare AI Ethics

January 20, 2024

The World Health Organization published comprehensive recommendations on the ethical governance of emerging large multi-modal AI models (LMM) increasingly used in healthcare like symptom analysis chatbots. Their rapid uncontrolled adoption makes determining proper oversight urgent. Key Healthcare Application Areas WHO ..

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