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UN adopts resolution to resolve political & security crisis in Yemen
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a unanimous resolution to resolve the political and security crisis in Yemen. In this regard, Resolution 2201 (2015) was adopted unanimously, at 15 nations UNSC’s emergency meeting. UNSC in its adopted resolution ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
Yemen government resigns under pressure from Shia Houthi rebels
President Mansour Hadi of Yemen along with Prime Minister Khaled Bahah and his cabinet have resigned. Yemen government’s resignation comes after the President agreed to the demands of Shia Houthi rebels, who had stormed his palace and private home in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015
Yemen signs ceasefire agreement with rebels
Yemenese President Abdurabu Hadi along with representative of the major political parties have signed a ceasefire agreement with the Houthi rebels. The ceasefire will peace to the disturbed region. The deal which was brokered by UN will put an end ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Iraq ratifies Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Iraq ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), a treaty which provides for nuclear disarmament and bans nuclear weapons explosions at any place under the jurisdiction or control of the signatory. However, CTBT cannot enter into force until eight ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf honored with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee conferred the Indira Gandhi peace prize on Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in recognition of her inspiring efforts for ensuring the return of peace, democracy, development, security and order in Liberia and for her strong interest ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
IOR countries to pursue open regionalism to stimulate growth
Trade and industry ministers of Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IORARC) member nations agreed to promote trade within the grouping to encourage economic cooperation and development in the strategic Indian Ocean region. India (Gurgaon) and Mauritius co-hosted the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs