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Guyana and Venezuela Defuse Long-Standing Land Dispute

December 29, 2023

On December 15th, Guyana and Venezuela agreed to resolve their centuries-old border conflict over the Essequibo region peacefully, easing fears of potential military escalation. The Origins of the Dispute Essequibo is a sparsely populated, forested area constituting over half of ..

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Former European Commission President Jacques Delors Dies at 98

December 28, 2023

Former European Commission President Jacques Delors passed away recently at age 98. The French statesman was instrumental in major EU integration milestones but drew the ire of euroskeptics in Britain. Unifying Europe As Commission president from 1985-1995, Delors spearheaded landmark ..

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ADB Report on Gendered Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic in Central and West Asia

December 28, 2023

A sobering new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has highlighted the endemic levels of domestic violence against women in Pakistan, including disturbing rates of physical assault. Widespread Domestic Abuse The ADB report cited a recent survey showing 40% ..

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Sweden’s NATO Aspirations Gain Momentum: Turkey Clears Crucial Hurdle

December 27, 2023

In a key development, Sweden’s bid to join NATO crossed an important milestone after a Turkish parliamentary committee approved its accession protocol on December 27. This brings Sweden one step closer towards formal inclusion in the military alliance as the ..

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India – Eurasian Economic Union (EaEU) FTA Talks

December 27, 2023

India and the five-member Eurasian Economic Union (EaEU), led by Russia, are likely to soon begin negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA). This proposed agreement aims to boost India’s exports to the EaEU countries, especially in sectors such as ..

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Hu Zhongming : China Appoints New Navy Chief Amid Rising Regional Tensions

December 27, 2023

On December 25th, China announced Rear Admiral Hu Zhongming as the new commander of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), replacing Admiral Dong Jun. The change in leadership comes at a time of escalating tensions between China and its neighbours ..

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UK Supreme Court Rules Against AI as Inventor for Patent Rights

December 22, 2023

The UK Supreme Court has ruled against recognizing artificial intelligence (AI) as an inventor for patent rights. The case involved US computer scientist Stephen Thaler’s attempt to register patents in the UK for inventions generated by his AI system named ..

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Minnesota Chooses New State Flag Design

December 21, 2023

Minnesota’s State Emblems Redesign Commission has selected a new design for the state flag, replacing an older version that was considered offensive by many Native Americans. The chosen design features an eight-pointed North Star against a dark blue background shaped ..

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French Parliament Passes Controversial Immigration Bill

December 21, 2023

The French parliament, on December 19, passed a contentious immigration bill, supported by President Emmanuel Macron’s government, despite facing significant opposition from members of his own party. The legislation, which toughens rules for immigrants, marked a policy victory for Macron ..

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EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum

December 21, 2023

After years of discussion, the European Union (EU) has reached an agreement on reforms aimed at sharing the cost of hosting migrants and refugees and limiting the number of people entering the bloc. The deal, part of the Pact on ..

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