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5th India-Bangladesh Annual Defence Dialogue

August 29, 2023

India and Bangladesh conducted their fifth Annual Defence Dialogue in Dhaka on August 28, 2023, with Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and Bangladeshi counterpart Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman co-chairing the meeting. The dialogue is the highest institutionalized interactive mechanism between the ..

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UAE’s Ministry of Health Launches Back-to-School Health Awareness Campaign

August 28, 2023

The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has initiated a back-to-school health awareness campaign spanning from August 17 to 31. The campaign aims to educate parents and students about the significance of adopting healthy lifestyles as they return to ..

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Saudi Arabia to Host ATP’s Next Gen Finals

August 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia has secured hosting rights for the Next Gen ATP Finals in Jedda through 2027, marking the kingdom’s foray into the world of sports. The tournament, featuring the ATP’s top players aged 21 and under, will take place at ..

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US Sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX

August 25, 2023

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s SpaceX, accusing the private space company of discriminatory hiring practices against asylum seekers. The DOJ contends that SpaceX falsely claimed it couldn’t hire non-US citizens and subsequently ..

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BRICS Expansion

August 25, 2023

The BRICS alliance, composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, invited six additional countries – Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia – to join its ranks during its summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. ..

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Srettha Thavisin Becomes New Prime Minister of Thailand

August 23, 2023

Srettha Thavisin, formerly the chief of a prominent real estate development firm in Thailand, has become the country’s prime minister amidst a political deadlock following recent elections. Thavisin’s unexpected ascension followed a parliamentary vote, coinciding with the return of Thaksin ..

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Hun Manet Appointed as the New PM of Cambodia

August 23, 2023

Following a controversial election, Cambodia’s parliament has appointed Hun Manet, the eldest son of outgoing Prime Minister Hun Sen, as the new prime minister, solidifying a dynastic transfer of power in the nation. Hun Manet, a member of the ruling ..

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Mohajer-10 Attack Drone

August 23, 2023

Iran has introduced its latest domestically built drone, the “Mohajer-10,” featuring improved capabilities like higher altitude flight, longer endurance, and increased payload capacity. Unveiled during a ceremony attended by the Iranian president, the drone can fly for up to 24 ..

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What is Hurriquake?

August 22, 2023

Hurricane Hilary, a major tropical cyclone, struck Southern California, marking an unusual event of a hurricane and an earthquake occurring simultaneously. Originating from a disturbance off Mexico’s coast, it’s the first time a tropical storm warning was issued for Southern ..

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BRICS’s New University Ranking System

August 21, 2023

Education ministers from the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—have collectively decided to launch an independent university ranking system. The move comes as a response to criticisms regarding existing rankings and their lack of comprehensive data. During a ..

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