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Second Global summit on Covid-19

May 13, 2022

The Second Global Summit on COVID-19 was recently held virtually. Who hosted the Second Global Summit on COVID-19? The summit was co-hosted by the United States, Belize, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal. What are the objectives of the Second Global Summit ..

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USA Affordable Connectivity Program

May 11, 2022

A new initiative has been announced by US President Joe Biden to expand the access to high-speed internet for low-income households across the United States for around USD 30 per month. How many broadband providers have partnered for this program? ..

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U.S’ Ban on Russian Oil Imports

March 9, 2022

On 8th March 2022, President of U.S. Joe Biden imposed an immediate ban on oil and gas energy imports from Russia, by signing an executive order. About the ban The ban on oil imports is in support of the Ukrainian ..

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North Korea Spy Satellite

March 8, 2022

A day after regional military agencies confirmed the country’s second ballistic missile launch in a week, North Korea performed another test for reconnaissance satellite systems. Overview: The launch was carried out by North Korea’s National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA) and ..

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India’s FDI Inflow in April-Dec 2021

February 26, 2022

According to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), during April-December 2021, India’s Foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows contracted by 16 percent to USD 43.17 billion. Overview: During the same time period the previous ..

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India’s Record Soyoil Import from the United States of America

February 19, 2022

Due to limited supply from drought-stricken South America, Indian exporters have arranged to import a record 100,000 tonnes of soyoil from the United States, at a time when palm oil prices are reaching new highs. Overview: India, the world’s largest ..

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US imposes Sanctions on Cuban Police Force and Leaders

July 31, 2021

USA has imposed sanctions on the Cuban police force and two of their leaders following recent protests in Cuba against the Communist government of the country. Highlights Earlier this month, thousands of protesters took to the streets frustrated with the ..

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US authorizes Emergency Fund of $100 million for Afghan migrants

July 24, 2021

President of USA, Joe Biden, has authorized 100 million USD from an emergency fund to meet the refugee needs which is stemming from the geo-political situation in Afghanistan, which also includes the special immigration Afghan visa applicants.   Highlights Release ..

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US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan to form QUAD group

July 19, 2021

United States of America, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan, have made a principle agreement to establish a new quadrilateral diplomatic platform with the primary aim to enhance regional connectivity. This QUAD group was announced by the administration of Biden. Key Points ..

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US Gas Shortage 2021

May 17, 2021

The gasoline shortages in the US East Coast recently began to ease since the Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack. Ships and trucks were deployed to fill up the storage tanks after the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. It was the most disruptive cyberattack ..

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