✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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#External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
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1. PM Modi on Thursday thanked the Amir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for supporting the release of Indian navy veterans arrested in Doha in an alleged espionage case and also extended an invitation to pay an official visit to India.
2. Member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have agreed to initiate discussions with India on its request to become a full member of the organisation. Ministers from the 31 member countries made the announcement in a joint communique after the IEA’s 2024 Ministerial Meeting and 50th Anniversary events in Paris from February 13-14.
3. Reserve Bank of India and Nepal Rastra Bank signed and exchanged Terms of Reference for integration of fast payment systems of India and Nepal, viz., Unified Payments Interface (UPI) of India and National Payments Interface (NPI) of Nepal, respectively.
4. A total of hundred mid-career women professionals from the Power Sector from South Asia Region (SAR) are participating in the WePOWER SAR-100 training series. 32 participants are representing India. It is a visionary training module for women in the power sector.
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🌎 WORLD NEWS 🌍
UNO Gen. Secy : António Guterres.
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1. Saudi Arabia’s First Luxury Train ‘Dream Of The Desert’ Set To Launch first in the Middle East.
2. Every year on February 15th, the world comes together to observe International Childhood Cancer Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges and struggles faced by children and adolescents battling cancer.
3. The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has officially declared a state of “national emergency” following a significant oil spill in the eastern Caribbean. The spill, originating from an overturned vessel near Tobago.
4. The Nasser Hospital had been largely cut off due to ongoing fighting in the vicinity for weeks. Israel said it opened a corridor prior to the attack for those inside the hospitals to evacuate. Hamas has meanwhile denied Israeli allegations that it held hostages inside the hospital.
5. Six killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Russia’s Belgorod.
6. Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has nominated party secretary general Omar Ayub as its prime ministerial candidate.
7. World Hippo Day is celebrated on 15 February every year, serving as an opportunity to raise awareness about the plight of hippos and promote conservation efforts for their protection.
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