International

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,...

Thailand Celebrates Marriage Equality Milestone

On January 23, 2025, Thailand became the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights in the region. The Marriage Equality Act, which was overwhelmingly passed by Parliament in June 2024 and ratified...

International Conference Marks 125 Years of Solar Physics Research in India

An international conference titled 'Sun, Space Weather, and Solar-Stellar Connections' was held in Bengaluru from January 20 to 24, 2025, to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO). Organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), the...

Trump’s Executive Order: Creation of Cryptocurrency Working Group

U.S. President Donald Trump took significant steps towards reshaping the nation's cryptocurrency regulations, fulfilling his promise to overhaul U.S. crypto policy quickly. The executive order laid out the creation of a cryptocurrency working group with a primary focus on proposing...

Trump Administration Officially Changes Name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

Trump administration has officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America as part of a series of executive actions aimed at fulfilling campaign promises. This decision was announced by the Interior Department on a...

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

A Seattle-based federal judge has temporarily blocked Donald Trump’s first major executive order since returning to office, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional.” The order aimed to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, sparking significant legal and political debates. What is...

Usha Vance, The First Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States

On January 20, 2025, Usha Vance made history by becoming the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States. Her husband, J.D. Vance, was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States, marking a significant...

Yala Glacier in Nepal Set to Vanish by 2040s Due to Climate Change

Yala Glacier, situated in Nepal's Langtang National Park, has been a focal point for glaciological studies due to its significant retreat over recent decades. Recent analyses predict that this glacier may vanish by the 2040s, underscoring the profound impacts of...

Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner, Aims for Global Collaboration

On January 17, 2025, Nigeria was officially admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This strategic move aims to bolster Nigeria's economic and diplomatic ties with leading emerging economies....

Trump Withdraws US from Paris Agreement Again

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump initiated the United States' second withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, a move that has significant implications for both domestic and international climate policies. Background: The Paris Climate Agreement Adopted in 2015, the...