✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS*
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a crucial visit to France and the United States from Monday.
India and France share a dynamic economic relationship, with trade, investment, and industrial partnerships playing a crucial role. Over 700 French companies operate in India contributing to economic growth and job creation.
2. The 2nd India-Nepal Startup Connect was organised in Kathmandu Valley, aiming to provide a crucible for entrepreneurs and visionaries to collaborate across borders.
3. A Federal Judge blocks USA President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship: In a big relief for Indian students and professionals living in the United States on visas and awaiting green cards, a federal judge in Seattle has indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
4. The BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 7th to 11th February 2025, bringing together young leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to foster regional collaboration.
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🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍
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1. Israel has released 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of a broader exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Israel has begun releasing Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed three Israeli hostages in fifth swap under Gaza cease-fire deal.
2. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the Embassy of France in Nepal, and Blue Water Intelligence signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch the HydroNepal Project.
3. The United States Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) under Department of Labour reported that the unemployment rate edged down to 4 percent in January, lowest since May 2024.
4. In Bangladesh, a violent clash erupted when mobs attempted to vandalize former minister Mozammel Haque’s residence in Gazipur. Fueled by anger, students and locals barged in, wrecking the house.
5. Chinese rescuers searched for at least 29 people after a landslide on Saturday in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate.
6. Panama has formally withdrawn from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a noteworthy geopolitical shift. President José Raúl Mulino’s decision highlights increasing tensions between the United States and China, especially concerning the strategic Panama Canal.
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