✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. The United States is. staking significant steps to remove long-standing regulations that have hindered civil nuclear cooperation between Indian firms and American companies. This announcement was made by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan during his recent visit to India.
2. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes on Afghanistan, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 46 civilians, including women and children. The airstrikes occurred on 24 December 2024, targeting areas in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, and were justified by Pakistan as operations against the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants.
3. Dev Pragad, the CEO of Newsweek, has been invited as the Guest of Honour for the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which will take place on January 8, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This event is part of the larger 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention scheduled from January 8 to 10, 2025.
4. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in New Delhi on 6 January 2025, to discuss the evolution of India-US relations over the past four years.
5. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s acceptance to be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2025, marks a significant milestone in India-Indonesia relations.
WORLD NEWS 🌍
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1. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others, including high-ranking officials, due to allegations of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. This warrant mandates that the authorities arrest and present these individuals before the tribunal by February 12, 2025.
2. North Korea has conducted a ballistic missile launch, marking its first such test in two months, coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Seoul. The missile was reportedly fired into the eastern sea and traveled approximately 1,100 kilometers (about 685 miles) before landing in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
3. At least 11 Pakistan’s paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers have been killed and dozens sustained injuries following the attack which targeted a bus carrying soldiers in Balochistan’s Turbat, as reported by Balochistan Post.The blast occurred in a suburban area, striking a convoy travelling from Karachi to Kech on Saturday.
4. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party. He said he will remain Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen. Trudeau, leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years and Prime Minister for nine years was facing a rebellion from his own party members and also grew unpopular because of his policies.
5. Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth declined significantly to 1.81 per cent in the first quarter (July-September) of the current fiscal year, compared to 6.04 per cent during the same period last year.
6. Syria’s main airport in Damascus is set to resume full international flights on January 7th, marking a significant step in the country’s aviation recovery.
7. Dubai has secured the top spot in West Asia in the Global Power City Index 2024 and eighth position globally, marking its second consecutive year in the top 10 rankings. The annual study, conducted by Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation, highlights Dubai’s leadership in innovation, economic dynamism, and global connectivity.
8. Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest person, passed away at the age of 116 in January 2025. Born in May 1908, she experienced an extraordinary life, living through major historical events, including both World Wars, technological advancements, and societal changes.
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