International / World Current Affairs

US to Withdraw Troops from Niger

April 20, 2024

The U.S. Department of State has announced the commencement of planning for the withdrawal of approximately 1,000 American troops from Niger. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy and military strategy in Africa, particularly in the Sahel ..

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Africa CDC Slams Moderna’s Kenya Reversal

April 20, 2024

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has expressed disappointment and criticism towards Moderna Inc.’s decision to reconsider its plans for building a $500 million vaccine manufacturing facility in Kenya. Moderna, known for its COVID-19 vaccine, had ..

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Mount Ruang  – Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again

April 20, 2024

Mount Ruang, a remote volcano located in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi region, erupted recently, sending a plume of ash 400 meters (1,312 feet) above the peak. This eruption followed several others, which forced thousands of residents to evacuate as molten rocks ..

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Euvichol-S : WHO Approves New Oral Cholera Vaccine

April 20, 2024

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified a new oral cholera vaccine called Euvichol-S, manufactured by EuBiologics Co., Ltd. in South Korea. The vaccine has a similar efficacy to existing cholera vaccines but features a simplified formulation that allows for ..

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Pyoljji-1-2 and Hwasal-1 Ra-3: North Korea Tests Cruise Missile Warhead

April 20, 2024

North Korea has conducted tests on a new “super-large” warhead designed for the Hwasal-1 Ra-3 strategic cruise missile, as well as a new type of anti-aircraft missile called the Pyoljji-1-2. About Hwasal-1 Ra-3 Hwasal-1 Ra-3 is a strategic cruise missile ..

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Elon Musk’s Upcoming Visit to India : Key Points

April 18, 2024

Musk is expected to announce an investment of $2-$3 billion in the country, primarily for building a new factory. This move marks Tesla’s entry into the world’s third-largest auto market, where electric car adoption is still in its nascent stage. ..

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