International

China Faces Deflationary Pressures in October Despite Import Surge

China, the world's second-largest economy, encountered a setback as it slipped back into deflation in October, posing a challenge for officials working to stimulate demand. This development comes on the heels of optimistic figures earlier in the week, indicating a...

US Announces $553 Million Investment in Adani’s Sri Lanka Port Terminal Project

The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has revealed a substantial investment of $553 million in Adani Ports' container terminal project located in the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This significant financial commitment aims to boost private-sector investments that...

Widespread Displacement Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

The conflict in the eastern province of North Kivu, DRC, between M23 rebels and government-backed militias has worsened since October. This conflict is causing massive displacement, and the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) is deeply concerned about the humanitarian...

Klyuchevskaya Sopka Volcano’s Eruption in Kamchatka, Russia

The highest active volcano in Eurasia, Klyuchevskaya Sopka, recently erupted on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia, spewing a significant amount of ash into the air. This eruption marked the third time it erupted in the year 2023. While no injuries...

G7 Foreign Ministers Meet In Japan, With The Israel-Gaza Conflict As A Key Focus

  The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers' meetings held this week have taken center stage in addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict and the ensuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of member countries...

IIT Madras Sets Its First International Campus On Zanzibar Island In Tanzania

  IIT Madras has become the first Indian Institute of Technology to establish an international campus on the picturesque Zanzibar Island in East Africa. Inaugurated by the President of Zanzibar, Hussein Ali Mwinyi, this historic initiative signifies a brighter educational...

India and Bhutan Enhance Bilateral Ties with New Initiatives

India and Bhutan have recently announced several key initiatives to strengthen their bilateral relationship. During a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, both countries discussed trade, technology, and cross-border connectivity. This comes at...

Bhutan’s King Wangchuck Arrives in Delhi for Talks with Prime Minister Modi

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck recently arrived in India on a highly anticipated trip, receiving a red carpet welcome. The visit holds significant importance as it coincides with renewed efforts by Bhutan and China to resolve their longstanding border...

Climate Change: Is White Hydrogen the New Saviour?

The energy and climate change landscape has recently been electrified by the discovery of vast reserves of natural or "white" hydrogen. This development has sparked enthusiasm, with many seeing it as a potential game-changer in the fight against climate change....

Lebanon’s Hezbollah hits 19 positions in Israel simultaneously

In recent developments in the Middle East, the armed wing of Hamas, known as the Al-Qassam Brigades, claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona. This attack resulted in injuries and damage to buildings....