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5th World Holocaust Forum commemorated on 23rd January
First organized in 2005 in Krakow, Poland, the 5th World Holocaust Forum took place on Thursday, 23rd January 2020 in the capital city of Israel, Jerusalem. The forum marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Benjamin Netanyahu charged with corruption
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in a corruption scandal The charges are first of their kind against a serving Israel Prime Minister was announced by Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit. However, Netanyahu ..
14th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit held in Mecca
The 14th summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Mecca, Saudi Arabia was hosted by Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. Key Highlights of Summit Agenda: The official agenda of meeting was to address ‘current ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Australia Recognizes West Jerusalem as Capital of Israel
On 15th December 2018, Australia recognized West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. With this, Australia has become one of the few countries that officially recognize West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and as the seat of the Knesset (Israel’s parliament). ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People observed
The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed by the United Nations every year on November 29 as an opportunity for the international community to refocus its attention on the fact that the question of Palestine remains ..
US merges its embassy and Consulate General in Jerusalem into single diplomatic mission
United States has decided to merge its Consulate General with its new embassy in Israel into single diplomatic mission in Jerusalem. This decision was taken as part of US’s global efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of its operations. It ..