International & World News – 17 October 2024

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✈ INTERNATIONAL NEWS

1. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar signed eight outcome documents, highlighting India’s contributions during the 23rd Shanghai Corporation Organisation’s Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday.

2. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar recently inaugurated the revamped eMigrate V2.0 web portal and mobile app in Delhi, aiming to enhance safe and legal migration for Indian citizens.

3. Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun appeared on Canadian broadcaster CBC News, claiming that he has been in communication with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office for the last 2-3 years.

He said that his organisation informed the Canadian PMO of ‘how Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma, his second-in-command as well as the official before him laid out spy networks which gave logistics and intelligence support to Indian agents who assassinated Hardeep Singh Nijjar.’

4. Terming Canada’s allegations “extremely serious,” US has asked India to “cooperate” with Ottawa’s investigation into the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.India and Canada have been dealing with an unprecedented diplomatic crisis after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of Nijjar in Canada.

5. Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar who on Wednesday visited the grand Ram Temple of Ayodhya with his wife said he was moved by the devotion of pilgrims and worshippers.Ambassador Azar emphasised the importance of connecting with the people and exploring India’s culture in a deeper way.

6. The Seventh Session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from 3rd of next month. The ISA Assembly will deliberate on initiatives of International Solar Alliance, that impact energy access, security and traditions with a focus on empowering member countries to adopt solar energy and mobilise finance to speed up solar deployment.

7. President Droupadi Murmu reached Mauritania today on the second leg of the three nation visit. She was accorded a warm ceremonial welcome.

8. Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue in Geneva, saying that he is an emblematic symbol of peace and nonviolence.

🌎 WORLD NEWS 🌍

1. United States has announced it will send the advanced Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile defence system to Israel. This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster Israel’s defence capabilities and deter further aggression from Iran and other regional adversaries.

2. As of October 2024, Abu Dhabi has been recognized as the richest city globally regarding sovereign wealth funds, boasting an impressive $1.7 trillion in capital. This significant achievement highlights the city’s financial prowess and strategic investment.
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