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Tearless Onions in UK
The tearless onions are called “Sunions”. It is to be sold in United Kingdom. These onions were produced by cross breeding onion varieties that are less pungent. About...
US issues passport with ‘X’ gender marker
The United States issued first passport with an “X” gender marker, marking a milestone in recognising the rights of people who are not identified as male or female....
Tropical storm Henri makes landfall near Rhode Island
Tropical Storm Henri has made its landfall near western Rhode Island on August 24, 2021. Highlights As per US National Hurricane Center (NHC), it made landfall with wind...
US released Online hub to help ransomware victims
United States government has released an online hub for victims of ransomware attacks. Key Points Online hub will make it easier for companies and municipalities to find resources...
PESCO: EU approves US participation for the first time
The European Union recently approved the requests of Norway, Canada and United States to participate in Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) defence initiative. This is the first time; the...
International Climate Finance Plan of the US
The US President recently announced the country’s new Finance Plan at the Leader’s Summit on Climate. The Summit was hosted by the USA. About the Plan The US...
US co-sponsors EU-led Resolution over Myanmar Human Rights
United States has co-sponsored a resolution led by European Union (EU) highlighting ongoing human rights concerns in Myanmar including for Rohingya. It has also recalled developments made since...
North Korea fires Two Cruise Missiles
According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), North Korea has fired two cruise missiles off the West Coast on March 21, 2021. It marks first missile...
US officially re-joined the Paris Climate Deal
The United States has officially re-joined the Paris climate accord on February 19, 2020. It has joined the deal again after 107 days it left. Highlights With the... United States to re-join UNHRC
The Joe Biden administration in United States is all set to re-join the UN Human Rights Council. The United States had withdrawn from the council in the year...
Article 19 of the UN Charter: Iran loses voting rights in the United Nations General Assembly
Iran and six other countries have lost their voting rights in the United Nations General Assembly as they had not paid their dues. The other countries that lost...
