✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. The United States has removed Indian company IREL from its restricted list. This decision will help the Indian government purchase and refine rare metals. The National Security Advisor of the United States, Jake Sullivan, made the announcement on Monday. It marks a significant step toward implementing the India-U.S. civil nuclear agreement.
2. The Taliban has officially designated India as a “significant regional and economic partner” following high-level talks between officials from both nations, marking the most substantial engagement since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. This acknowledgment came after a meeting on January 8, 2025, in Dubai, where India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Taliban Foreign Minister.
3. India has dispatched humanitarian assistance to Cuba in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Rafael, which struck the country in November 2024.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that a consignment containing essential medicines, including antibiotics and painkillers, was sent to support recovery efforts in the affected regions.
4. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, India’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, recently praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiatives aimed at reconnecting the Indian diaspora with their roots. Speaking at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar, he emphasized the importance of the event in celebrating the contributions and cultural impact of the Indian diaspora globally.
5. Indian embassy in Nepal celebrates Vishwa Hindi Diwas. India-Nepal Maitri Kavi Sammelan was also held on the occasion, where distinguished poets recited Hindi poetry, captivating and mesmerising the audience.
6. Sri Lanka launches 1st Hindi certificate course at Bharat Sri Lankan Hindi Sammelan. The unveiling of the course curriculum was done by Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister for Higher Education, Dr. Madhura Senevirathne and the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha.
7. Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed, a distinguished Indian physician based in Saudi Arabia, will be awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025, the highest recognition for overseas Indians by the Government of India. The award celebrates his remarkable contributions to healthcare, community welfare, and strengthening ties between India and Saudi Arabia.
🌎 WORLD NEWS 🌍
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1. Southern California is facing one of its worst wildfire crises, with major blazes causing devastation across Los Angeles County. The fires have resulted in loss of life, mass evacuations, and severe disruptions. With climate change worsening fire-prone conditions.
2. Lebanon’s parliament has elected General Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year political vacuum, following the expiration of Michel Aoun’s term in 2022. The election, held on January 9, 2025, saw General Aoun securing 99 out of 128 votes, overcoming political divisions.
3. Russia has joined China and Japan in the quest to boost plummeting birthrates, introducing its own set of measures to increase population growth. In a bid to encourage young women to start families, a Russian region is offering a substantial incentive of 100,000 rubles (approximately Rs 81,000) to female students under 25 who give birth to a healthy baby.
4. Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Mr. Trump, who will take office on January 20, has said he believes he can resolve the nearly three-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine but has not detailed a specific plan.
5. In Canada, Indian-origin Member of Parliament Chandra Arya has announced his candidacy for Prime Minister following the resignation of Justin Trudeau. Arya, a Liberal party MP from Ottawa has pledged to eliminate the consumer carbon tax and advocate for Canada to become a republic.
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