International

Nicaragua Becomes 101st WTO Member to Accept Fisheries Subsidies Agreement

On June 2, 2025, Nicaragua became the 101st member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to formally accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, marking a significant step toward global efforts to combat harmful fishing practices and restore marine biodiversity. The...

Lee Jae-myung Elected President of South Korea Amid Political Upheaval

In a historic electoral shift following months of political unrest, Lee Jae-myung, the liberal opposition leader from South Korea’s Democratic Party, has been elected as the new President of South Korea. His victory marks a pivotal moment after the ouster...

Annalena Baerbock Elected President of 80th UN General Assembly Session

On June 2, 2025, former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was elected as the President of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Her election marks a significant moment in UN history as she becomes the first woman from the...

Germany Becomes the World’s Top Creditor, Overtaking Japan After 34 Years

In a major shift on the global financial stage, Germany has overtaken Japan as the world’s top creditor country in 2024, ending Japan’s 34-year reign. This change, driven by current account surpluses, exchange rate dynamics, and structural economic trends, reflects...

“WADA’s Leadership Secured: Witold Bańka and Yang Yang Re-Elected for Final Term”

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Foundation Board has re-elected independent President Witold Bańka and Vice-President Yang Yang for a third and final three-year term, effective January 1, 2026, through the end of 2028. Bańka secured 36 votes in favor with...

Luís Montenegro Reappointed as Portugal’s Prime Minister

Luís Montenegro has been reappointed as the Prime Minister of Portugal following the country’s recent general elections. As the leader of the centre-right Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Democratic Alliance (AD), Montenegro's return comes at a time of political...

Kami Rita Sherpa Scales Mount Everest for Unprecedented 31st Time

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has once again etched his name in the record books by summiting Mount Everest for the 31st time. On May 27, 2025, he led a team of climbers, including a 22-member Indian Army expedition,...

India Champions WHO’s Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034

At the 78th World Health Assembly held in Geneva under the theme “One World for Health”, India reaffirmed its commitment to integrating Traditional Medicine (TM) within mainstream healthcare systems. Representing India, Shri Arindam Bagchi, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN...

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Discover Oil in Neutral Zone After 5 Years

In a major development that could bolster global energy supply and Gulf cooperation, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have announced a significant oil discovery in the neutral zone, specifically in the North Wafra Wara-Burgan field. This marks the first such discovery...

Six African Nations Sign MoU to Eliminate Kala-Azar

Six East African countries — Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan — have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to eliminate kala-azar (visceral leishmaniasis). The MoU was signed during a World Health Organization (WHO) event in collaboration with...