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U.S. Deploys Submarine Amid Escalating Tensions in Middle East

On August 11, 2024, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the deployment of a guided missile submarine to the Middle East due to increasing tensions after the deaths...

August 12, 2024

Africa Faces Urgent Mpox Outbreak, WHO Holds Emergency Meeting

Africa is facing a serious outbreak of mpox, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has held an urgent meeting to decide if this situation should be declared a...

August 10, 2024

US to Release $3.5 Billion Military Aid to Israel

The U.S. State Department announced the release of $3.5 billion in military assistance to Israel after Congress approved the funds amidst rising tensions due to the ongoing conflict...

August 10, 2024

Australia Adds 13 Species to Threatened List Amid Crisis

Australia has added 13 new species to its threatened list. This has led to urgent calls to reform the country’s environmental laws. Among the newly listed species are...

August 8, 2024

Bangladesh’s Leadership Transition Poses Risks to India Relations

Since Sheikh Hasina became Prime Minister of Bangladesh in 2009, the country has built a strong relationship with India. This partnership is based on working together against terrorism...

August 6, 2024

What is Legionnaires’ Disease?

A rising outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Victoria, Australia has caused concern among health officials. The number of confirmed cases has increased from 22 to 33, with an...

August 5, 2024

Turkey Blocks Instagram Access Amid Ongoing Political Tensions

On August 2, 2024, Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority announced a block on Instagram, affecting about 85 million people. More than 50 million users in Turkey actively...

August 5, 2024

Japan’s Sado Gold Mines Added to UNESCO World Heritage List

On July 27, 2024, UNESCO added the Sado gold and silver mines in Japan to its World Heritage List after South Korea withdrew its objections. This inclusion is...

July 29, 2024

UK and India Launch New Technology Security Initiative

The Governments of India and the UK just started the Technology Security Initiative (TSI). The goal is to improve their strategic relationship as technology becomes more important for...

July 27, 2024

India – US Signed Cultural Property Agreement

India and the US signed a deal on cultural property on July 26, 2024. The goal was to make it easier for them to work together to protect...

July 27, 2024

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