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What was ‘2014 MH17 Crash’?

Australia and Netherlands decided to take legal action against Russia over its alleged role in downing Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine more than seven years ago....

March 16, 2022

International Day to Combat Islamophobia

The 193-member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution to proclaim March 15th as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. About the resolution The resolution regarding...

March 16, 2022

Geneva Conventions Guidelines

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...

March 15, 2022

Impact of War on Semiconductor Supply

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...

March 14, 2022

Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status

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...

March 12, 2022

Katalin Novák – Hungary’s First Female President

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...

March 12, 2022

Benin Bronze Collection

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...

March 12, 2022

Russian Debt Default

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...

March 12, 2022

Google Air Raid Alerts System

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...

March 12, 2022

Major non-NATO ally

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...

March 11, 2022

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