International / World Current Affairs

Mexico-U.S. Water Agreement on Rio Grande Basin

April 30, 2025

Recently, Mexico and the United States reached a critical agreement concerning water distribution from the Rio Grande basin. This agreement comes after rising tensions, including threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tariffs and sanctions. The deal mandates Mexico to ..

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India Expands Claim in Central Arabian Sea

April 29, 2025

India has recently increased its maritime claim in the central Arabian Sea by nearly 10,000 square kilometres. This move is part of India’s strategy to establish an extended continental shelf. The claim was submitted to the United Nations, modifying an ..

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Cholistan Canal Project

April 26, 2025

Recently, Pakistan announced the suspension of the Cholistan Canal Project due to escalating tensions with India and growing internal dissent. This decision followed India’s unilateral move to hold the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance. Project Details The Cholistan Canal ..

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United Nations Reviews UNRWA

April 24, 2025

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has intensified following recent Israeli actions against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The UN has appointed British human rights activist Ian Martin to conduct ..

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Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

April 24, 2025

The Government of India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan in response to a recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. This decision marks shift in the relationship between the two nations. The treaty governs ..

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China’s Activities in Yellow Sea

April 22, 2025

Recent developments in the Yellow Sea have heightened tensions between China and South Korea. Following aggressive posturing in the South China Sea, China has constructed a massive steel rig, leading to confrontations with South Korean Coast Guards. This situation puts ..

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WHO’s Pandemic Agreement

April 17, 2025

Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced agreement aimed at enhancing global preparedness for future pandemics. This agreement emerged after extensive negotiations spanning over three years, reflecting a collective commitment to improve international health security. The agreement will be presented ..

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Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis

April 12, 2025

Sudan is currently facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. The ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023, has led to extreme hunger affecting nearly half of the population. Over 25 million people are in dire need of assistance. The ..

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WHO Warns of Global Health Crisis from Aid Cuts

April 12, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms about disruptions to health services due to reductions in official development assistance (ODA) for health. The cuts threaten health systems, especially in vulnerable regions. The WHO’s findings indicate an urgent need for ..

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SAARC Development Fund

April 12, 2025

With cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s funding, local initiatives are gaining prominence. The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) stands out as important financial mechanism aimed at encouraging cooperation among South Asian nations. Established in 2005, the SDF has ..

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