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US Government Terminates Funding for DEEP VZN

The Joe Biden Administration has abruptly terminated funding for the DEEP VZN program, a research initiative designed to discover and study thousands of exotic pathogens worldwide. Led by...

September 9, 2023

India and US Settle WTO Poultry Dispute, Reduce Tariffs on American Products

India and the United States have reached an agreement to settle their longstanding World Trade Organisation (WTO) poultry dispute. As part of the settlement, India will reduce tariffs...

September 9, 2023

G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard

The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), has introduced the G20 Tourism and SDG Dashboard. This online platform, developed during India’s...

September 6, 2023

Maldives Presidential Elections 2023

The upcoming presidential elections in the Maldives, scheduled for September 9, are expected to be pivotal for both the country’s internal politics and its role in regional geopolitics....

September 6, 2023

Surge in Asian Hornet Sightings in UK

The UK has experienced an unprecedented surge in sightings of the Asian hornet in 2023, with 22 confirmed cases so far, raising alarm among conservationists. The Asian hornet...

September 5, 2023

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Replaces Defense Minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the replacement of his Minister of Defense, Oleksii Reznikov, amid investigations into financial improprieties and official corruption within the defense ministry. The...

September 5, 2023

China’s Vigilance Campaign

China, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, has launched a nationwide campaign to guard against perceived threats to the country’s national security. This campaign includes mandatory courses...

September 5, 2023

India’s “Import Management System” to Restrict IT Hardware Imports from China

Amid tensions between India and China and growing concerns about import dependency, India is considering a new “import management system” for IT hardware. Under this system, finished IT...

September 5, 2023

Global South’s Debt Problem

Many developing nations are facing escalating external debt issues, with their debt levels reaching the highest point in 25 years. This surge in debt has become a central...

September 5, 2023

Major Tracks of G20

The G20 Summit, an annual gathering of world leaders, will take place in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. It is the culmination of various G20 processes...

September 5, 2023

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