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Japan Redefines Age of Consent

June 17, 2023

Japan recently made significant changes to its age of consent laws, raising the minimum age at which one can legally engage in sexual relations. This transformative move aims to provide stronger legal protections, particularly for minors, in matters related to ..

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Nusrat Choudhury

June 17, 2023

On 15 June, history was made as Nusrat Choudhury became the first female Muslim federal judge in the United States. This milestone appointment marks a significant step towards inclusivity and diversity within the judiciary. Service at the US District Court ..

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Roosevelt Hotel

June 17, 2023

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recently leased out one of its most prized possessions, the historic Roosevelt Hotel in New York. The lease agreement, signed by PIA, will last for a period of three years, bringing a significant influx of ..

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GoI-UNSDCF 2023-2027

June 17, 2023

The Government of India (GoI) and the United Nations (UN) have joined hands to strengthen their commitment towards sustainable development. A significant milestone was achieved with the signing of the Government of India – United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework ..

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UNGA Resolution on “Memorial Wall for Fallen United Nations Peacekeepers”

June 16, 2023

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has recently adopted a resolution titled “Memorial wall for fallen United Nations peacekeepers”.  India’s Leadership  India, with its strong commitment to peacekeeping efforts, took charge of piloting the resolution to establish the memorial wall. ..

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Gabon’s First Agri-SEZ Project

June 15, 2023

In a significant development the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off Gabon’s first Agri-SEZ project from New Delhi. This project, which focuses on agriculture and food processing, is set to bolster India-Africa relations and foster ..

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Developing Nation Status Act

June 14, 2023

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has recently approved bipartisan legislation known as the Developing Nation Status Act, which seeks to remove China’s “developing country” status. This move follows a similar action taken by the US House of Representatives in ..

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What is Captagon?

June 14, 2023

The recent decision by the Arab League to reinstate Syria as its member has marked the end of global isolation for President Bashar al-Assad. Consequently, this development has rekindled intense discussions surrounding the trade of Captagon pills, bringing them back ..

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Atlantic Declaration

June 9, 2023

On June 8, the United States and the United Kingdom forged a new strategic pact to address pressing global challenges. This pact, known as the Atlantic Declaration, was adopted by US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. ..

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EU Deal on Equitable Refugee Hosting

June 9, 2023

The European Union (EU) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its efforts to revise rules for the equitable sharing of hosting asylum seekers. The deal was reached on June 8, during a day of intense negotiations between EU interior ministers ..

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