International

Indian Embassy Urges Evacuation of Bukavu Amid DRC Conflict

In a crucial move to ensure the safety of Indian nationals, the Indian Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has issued an urgent advisory for Indians in Bukavu to evacuate the city immediately due to escalating violence. This...

Niger Achieves Historic Milestone: First African Nation to Eliminate Onchocerciasis

On January 30, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Niger has become the first country in the African region to officially eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, as a public health threat. This remarkable achievement places Niger...

UAE President Declares 2025 the ‘Year of Community’

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced that 2025 will be the “Year of Community,” a national initiative aimed at fostering unity and inclusion within society. The campaign, under the slogan “Hand in Hand,” emphasizes the UAE leadership's...

India and Indonesia Sign Five MoUs to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

In a significant move to bolster bilateral ties, India and Indonesia have signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's official visit to New Delhi from January 23 to 26, 2025. This visit, marking President Subianto's first...

India and Oman to Amend Tax Treaty and Accelerate Trade Pact Negotiations

India and Oman have taken significant steps to strengthen their economic relationship. The two nations have agreed to expedite discussions for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and have signed a protocol to amend their existing Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement...

Kathmandu Hosts Inaugural Pashmina Festival

The first-ever International Pashmina Festival cum Exhibition, organized by the Nepal Pashmina Industries Association and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, attracted significant attention from consumers. The event highlighted the delicate, lightweight, and warm natural fibre obtained from the Chyangra or...

DeepSeek AI Surpasses ChatGPT on US App Store

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has made headlines by surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT as the most-downloaded free app in the U.S. on Apple’s App Store. Founded in 2023, DeepSeek has quickly gained prominence with its advanced AI models, particularly R1, a reasoning...

Lukashenko Wins Seventh Term in Controversial Belarus Election

Alexander Lukashenko has secured a seventh term as President of Belarus, extending his 30-year authoritarian rule. The election, held on January 26, 2025, reported Lukashenko winning nearly 87% of the vote, a result widely denounced as fraudulent by both domestic...

US Suspends USAID Funding to Bangladesh Amid Global Foreign Aid Review

In a significant policy shift, the United States has suspended all USAID funding to Bangladesh following President Donald Trump's directive for a comprehensive 90-day review of foreign aid programs. This decision mandates an immediate halt to all USAID-related activities in...

Micheál Martin Reappointed as Irish PM

Micheál Martin has been re-elected as Ireland's Taoiseach (Prime Minister) following a parliamentary vote on January 23, 2025. This marks his second term, having previously served from 2020 to 2022. The vote concluded with 95 in favor and 76 against,...