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Canada Caps Student Visas, Tweaks Work Permits

In a major policy shift, Canada will cap the number of study permits for new international students to 360,000 for the 2024-25 academic year beginning September 1st. This 35% reduction from 2023 student visa levels intends to ensure sustainable intake ..

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India Dispatches Malathion to Afghanistan

In a recent humanitarian gesture, India has sent 40,000 litres of Malathion pesticide to Afghanistan via Iran’s Chabahar port. This environment-friendly insecticide will help Afghanistan combat locust swarms that threaten agricultural production. The assistance ensures regional food security. Timely aid ..

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WHO Issues Guidance on Healthcare AI Ethics

The World Health Organization published comprehensive recommendations on the ethical governance of emerging large multi-modal AI models (LMM) increasingly used in healthcare like symptom analysis chatbots. Their rapid uncontrolled adoption makes determining proper oversight urgent. Key Healthcare Application Areas WHO ..

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Alliance for Global Good-Gender Equity and Equality

At the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos organized around the theme of “Rebuilding Trust”, India participated embodying the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” – ready to shape a shared future underpinned by global cooperation. A key outcome was the launch ..

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China’s Population Falls Again in 2023

China’s population declined for a second straight year in 2023, falling by 2.75 million to 1.409 billion as plunging birth rates and COVID-19 fatalities accelerate a downturn with profound economic consequences. Fastest Decline Since 1961 Famine The 2023 population drop ..

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South Africa’s Genocide Allegations Against Israel at ICJ

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) started a two-day hearing starting January 11th, 2024 to decide on provisional measures in a case filed by South Africa against Israel. South Africa alleges Israel has violated its obligations under the Genocide Convention ..

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