International & World News – 17 December 2023

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✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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#External affairs Minister: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
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1. Discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tarik were “comprehensive and constructive,” Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said.

2. In a significant development in the India-Oman economic partnership, the third tranche of the Oman-India Joint Investment Fund has been announced, marking a major milestone in trade and capital cooperation between the two nations.

3. The Quad members–India, Australia, Japan and the United States–discussed the importance of enhanced cooperation in the field of cybersecurity while reaffirming an Indo-Pacific that is resilient and equipped against cyberattacks.

4. Indian American Members of Congress have “welcomed” the Indian government’s announcement of a committee of enquiry to probe the alleged foiled assassination plot against India-designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

5. The Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia commemorated Veer Yodha Samman Diwas, honoring Armed Forces Veterans in a special event.

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🌎 WORLD NEWS 🌍
UNO Gen. Secy : António Guterres.
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1. China has successfully launched a reusable robotic spacecraft for the third time since 2020, in a series of secretive orbital test flights.

2. In a groundbreaking development, China has achieved a significant milestone in the field of physics with the operationalization of the world’s deepest and largest underground laboratory. reaches an impressive depth of 2,400 meters.

3. The annual Miss India USA 2023 pageant held in New Jersey showcased the triumph of Rijul Maini, a 24-year-old medical student from Michigan. The pageant, now in its 41st year, witnessed contestants from over 25 states participating in three categories: Miss India USA, Mrs India USA, and Miss Teen India USA.

4. Hundreds of protestors amassed in Tel Aviv, following the news that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had mistakenly killed three men who were being held hostage in Gaza.

5. In Ukraine, the air defence and mobile groups of drone hunters shot down 30 out of 31 Russian drones over 11 regions across the country.

6. The Israeli army dropped leaflets, warning the residents not to help Hezbollah in parts of south Lebanon.

7. United Nations Security Council has extended the mission of the Sanctions Monitoring Team against the Taliban administration for another year.

8. The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, died on Saturday. He was 86 and had been in power for the past three years.

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