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JT-60SA Commences Operations

On December 1, the world witnessed the official commencement of operations for JT-60SA, the largest and most advanced nuclear fusion reactor, located in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture. This groundbreaking project is a collaborative effort between the European Union and Japan. Key ..

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India and Kenya Sign 5 Pacts

The discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto resulted in the signing of five pacts, fostering cooperation in diverse fields such as sports, education, and digital solutions. Both leaders unveiled a joint vision document to ..

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South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA)

A 68-year-old South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for composing a poem praising North Korea, violating South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA). The poem, titled ‘Means of Unification,’ lauds the benefits of reunification under North ..

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COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) witnessed a significant development as 123 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and the European Union, signed the Declaration on Climate and Health on December 2. Notably, India has ..

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Unprecedented Monkeypox Outbreak in the DRC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe monkeypox outbreak, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting a staggering 12,569 suspected cases and 581 deaths from January 1 to November 12, 2023. This marks the highest ..

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India Elected as Member of Codex Alimentarius Commission Executive Committee

India has achieved a significant milestone by being unanimously elected as a member representing the Asian region in the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). This development took place during the 46th meeting held at the FAO Headquarters ..

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