Geneva Conventions are a set of principles that outline norms for combatant behavior during a war. Overview of Geneva Conventions The Geneva Conventions codify the ethical and legal...
The global semiconductor chip supply chain which was earlier hit by the COVID-19 pandemic may again face a crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Both Russia and Ukraine...
On 11th March 2022, Joe Biden, U.S. President announced that the U.S. will revoke Russia’s “permanent normal trade relations (PNTR)” status. This is to punish Russia for its...
Katalin Novák, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has been elected as Hungary’s first female president by the Hungarian parliament. Overview: Novák, who was most recently...
The Benin Bronzes are a collection of over 3,000 artworks and sculptures from the ancient Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria and these sculptures date back to the...
Recently, the Chief Economist of the World Bank warned that Russia and Belarus are close to being unable to pay their debts. About the default Debt default is...
An Air Raid Alerts system is being rolled out by Google on Android phones in Ukraine. This system will act as a supplement to Ukraine’s existing air raid...
Major non-NATO ally is a designation given by the U.S. government to some of its close allies. About the designation United States government gives Major non-NATO ally designation...
On 10th March 2022, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General has said that IAEA has succeeded in establishing a high-level direct dialogue on nuclear security between Russia...
Russia imposed a ban on certain goods and equipment on 10th March 2022. This is in retaliation to the sanctions imposed by western nations on Russia for its...