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United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

May 1, 2023

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high-level advisory body established on July 28, 2000, to provide expert advice and recommendations on indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health, and ..

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EU’s Fit for 55 Package

May 1, 2023

The EU has introduced a comprehensive climate action plan called the Fit for 55 package to minimize greenhouse gas emissions that plays a major role in the global warming and climate change. What is the Fit for 55 package? The ..

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2023 Sudan Conflict

April 29, 2023

Sudan has been engulfed in a violent conflict between its military and paramilitary forces since April this year. The ongoing battle has led to at least 420 deaths, with many more injured and displaced. The Conflict Begins The conflict began ..

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The Big Catch-up

April 26, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a major disruption in healthcare services, with more than 100 countries registering a drop in immunization levels. This has resulted in a crisis where around 75% of children have missed essential immunization against preventable but ..

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Nagorno-Karabakh

April 26, 2023

Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked, mountainous area in the South Caucasus that has been a source of conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan for decades. It is predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians but is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan. The Inhabitants ..

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Mohammed Shahabuddin

April 26, 2023

On 25th April 2023, veteran politician Mohammed Shahabuddin was sworn in as the 22nd president of Bangladesh at a state ceremony held at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the Speaker, administered the oath to the 73-year-old Shahabuddin. ..

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Bangladesh Indo-Pacific Outlook

April 25, 2023

Bangladesh recently announced its 15-point Indo-Pacific Outlook (IPO), envisioning a free, open, peaceful, secure, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s tri-nation visit to Japan, the USA, and the UK prompted the announcement of the IPO. Scope of Partnership with ..

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Operation Kaveri

April 25, 2023

The Indian government has launched a rescue operation in Sudan to evacuate its stranded citizens. The operation, named Operation Kaveri, is currently underway. Number of Indians Stranded in Sudan As per official data, around 4,000 Indians are stuck in Sudan. ..

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EU’s Markets in Crypto Act

April 24, 2023

The European Union’s legislature has granted final approval to the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations, which are the new common rules for the crypto space in Europe. The MiCA will regulate the supervision, consumer protection, and environmental safeguards of ..

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SS Montevideo Maru

April 24, 2023

The Montevideo Maru was a ship that sunk during World War II, resulting in the loss of about 1,060 prisoners of war and civilians from 14 different countries. For 81 years, the wreckage of the ship remained elusive, until a ..

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