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Article 99 of the UN Charter

December 8, 2023

Recently, UN Secretary-General Guterres addressed the UN Security Council, highlighting the severe risk of a collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza. He urged the Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe and appealed for a humanitarian ceasefire. What is ..

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WHO Urges Countries to Increase Taxes on Alcohol and SSBs

December 7, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to raise taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), noting that a majority of countries do not incentivize healthier behaviors. The recommendations are based on the WHO’s study of taxation rates, ..

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Italy Withdraws from BRI

December 7, 2023

Italy has officially withdrawn from China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, marking the end of its participation more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign up. The decision, communicated to Beijing three days prior, reflects Prime ..

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‘Garba of Gujarat’ Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage

December 7, 2023

The vibrant and culturally rich dance form, ‘Garba of Gujarat,’ has earned a prestigious place in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO. The recognition was formalized during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee ..

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India’s Strategic Focus on Duqm Port

December 7, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik later this month, with a primary focus on strengthening India’s presence at the strategically located Duqm Port in Oman. This visit marks Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s ..

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New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance

December 7, 2023

Negotiations are currently taking place at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai regarding the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance. Informal Consultations and Draft Text Review ..

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JT-60SA Commences Operations

December 6, 2023

On December 1, the world witnessed the official commencement of operations for JT-60SA, the largest and most advanced nuclear fusion reactor, located in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture. This groundbreaking project is a collaborative effort between the European Union and Japan. Key ..

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India and Kenya Sign 5 Pacts

December 6, 2023

The discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto resulted in the signing of five pacts, fostering cooperation in diverse fields such as sports, education, and digital solutions. Both leaders unveiled a joint vision document to ..

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South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA)

December 5, 2023

A 68-year-old South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for composing a poem praising North Korea, violating South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA). The poem, titled ‘Means of Unification,’ lauds the benefits of reunification under North ..

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COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health

December 5, 2023

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) witnessed a significant development as 123 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and the European Union, signed the Declaration on Climate and Health on December 2. Notably, India has ..

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