World and International News – 19 January 2022

volcanic eruption in Tonga

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

1. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China is seeking the withdrawal of Indian troops from a key position in the Hot Springs area in eastern Ladakh, fearing they could choke its access to the Galwan valley.

2. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Tuesday had a telephonic conversation with the Foreign Minister of UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

They discussed the terror attack on UAE on Monday that killed two Indian nationals. The UAE Foreign Minister shared the details of the attack. He conveyed the deepest condolences of the UAE Government on the death of two Indians. He assured that the UAE Government would extend the fullest support to the families of the deceased.

🌎WORLD NEWS🌍

1. New Zealand researchers warned that volcanic eruption in Tonga could harm the environment for years. Volcanologist Shane Cronin said Tonga will likely experience acid rain.

2. European Union (EU) condemned the violence against anti-coup protesters in Sudan. EU Commission Vice-President Josep Borrell said repeated calls to Sudanese military to refrain from violence “have fallen on deaf ears”. This comes after a severe crackdown by security forces killed seven protesters on Monday. Sudan has plunged into crisis after a military coup in October 2021.

3. Protests on Monday against COVID-19 measures in Germany were attended by over 70,000 people. Protesters took to the streets of several German cities including Berlin, Cologne and Rostock. The protests, aimed against a potential COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Germany, were accompanied by large police contingents. Most of the protests were peaceful, with many attending brandishing signs and banners.

4. South Korean President Moon Jae-in was welcomed by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman as he arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday. This comes after President Moon signed a $3.5 billion missile deal with UAE and pledged hydrogen cooperation to tackle climate crisis on Monday. As per Saudi media, President Moon will also meet Saudi Aramco Chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan.

5. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ukraine this week amid tensions over possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. Blinken’s visit comes after inconclusive diplomatic talks between the West and Russia last week. He will also travel to Berlin and meet officials from Germany, France and UK to discuss a possible response to Russian military action on the Ukrainian border.

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