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Israel Cuts Ties with UNRWA

January 30, 2025

In October 2024, Israeli parliament (Knesset) had passed laws to stop the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. The laws also prohibit any contact between Israeli authorities ..

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Red Cross Raises Alarm Over Ebola Risks in Goma

January 29, 2025

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed serious concerns regarding the potential escape of Ebola samples from a laboratory in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. Ongoing fighting in the city has raised fears of power cuts that ..

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Resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

January 29, 2025

India and China have recently agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, marking moment in bilateral relations. This decision follows Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Beijing and comes after months of negotiations to resolve military tensions at the Line ..

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Fentanyl Crisis and US-China Trade Tensions

January 29, 2025

Recently, US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports. This decision stems from concerns over the influx of fentanyl into the United States, primarily sourced from China. The opioid epidemic has reached alarming ..

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Strategic Significance of Philadelphi Corridor

January 21, 2025

The Philadelphi Corridor is an important strip of land along the Gaza-Egypt border. It serves as link for Gaza, particularly for Hamas, amidst ongoing conflicts and ceasefire negotiations. Recent developments have seen a ceasefire brokered by international parties, impacting control ..

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Nigeria Joins BRICS Bloc

January 20, 2025

Recently, Nigeria was officially admitted as a partner country of the BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, China, and South Africa. This move reflects Nigeria’s growing influence as Africa’s largest economy and its commitment to enhancing international collaboration. BRICS aims ..

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Sri Lanka to Receive Largest FDI from China

January 18, 2025

Recently, Sri Lanka is set to receive its largest foreign direct investment from China, amounting to $3.7 billion for an oil refinery. This investment comes during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to China and is integral to China’s Belt and ..

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US Imposes Aggressive Sanctions on Russian Oil

January 15, 2025

The recent announcement by the United States regarding sanctions on Russia’s oil trade marks escalation in efforts to curb Russian petroleum exports. Just days before President Joe Biden’s departure from office, the sanctions target around 160 oil tankers, two major ..

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Draft Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

January 15, 2025

Recent developments have emerged regarding the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. On January 14, 2025, Hamas signalled its agreement to a draft ceasefire. While progress was made, final details were still under negotiation. The Israeli Cabinet must approve the ..

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India-Bangladesh Border Fencing Dispute

January 15, 2025

The ongoing border fencing dispute between India and Bangladesh has escalated recently. The Ministry of External Affairs of India affirmed its commitment to existing agreements concerning the border. This statement followed Bangladesh’s summoning of India’s High Commissioner in Dhaka, expressing ..

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