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What is Hong Kong’s Article 23?

Hong Kong’s government has declared a public consultation period for a proposed national security law known as Article 23. Chief Executive John Lee cited the constitutional duty to...

February 2, 2024

Kenya Confirms Discovery of Coltan Deposits

Kenya has officially announced the discovery of coltan deposits within its borders for the first time. Coltan, short for columbite-tantalite, is a valuable mineral composed of niobium and...

January 31, 2024

Inaugural Joint Military Exercise SADA TANSEEQ

The inaugural India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced on January 29th in Rajasthan. The aim is to develop interoperability, camaraderie and friendship between the troops. The...

January 30, 2024

Sahel States Quit ECOWAS Bloc

The military regimes ruling Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The surprise exit is being...

January 29, 2024

ICJ Ruling on Israel Regarding Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently issued a landmark ruling on Israel’s actions in Gaza, following a case filed by South Africa alleging genocide against Palestinians. The...

January 27, 2024

India-France Defence Industrial Roadmap and Comprehensive Dialogue on Global Issues

India and France have formulated a defence industrial roadmap to boost collaboration in defence production and design of military platforms. This comes amid progress on other strategic agreements...

January 27, 2024

Alabama Uses Controversial Nitrogen Hypoxia

On January 26th, 2024, Alabama used nitrogen hypoxia to execute a death row inmate for the first time, marking the debut of a controversial and risky method in...

January 27, 2024

European Ports Alliance Launched

The EU launched a “European Ports Alliance” on to harmonize methods to combat drug smuggling and infiltration by criminal groups at ports. The initiative was inaugurated at Belgium’s...

January 26, 2024

People’s Democratic Party Wins Bhutan Elections

On January 10th, the Election Commission declared the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) the winner with 30 out of 47 seats. The Bhutan Tendrel Party became the opposition party...

January 25, 2024

French Foreign Legion to March on R-Day

A 95-member French Foreign Legion contingent, including 6 Indians, and a 33-member band squad will participate in India’s 2023 Republic Day parade. French President Emmanuel Macron will be...

January 24, 2024

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