Elon Musk’s microblogging site, X (formerly known as Twitter), is back online in Brazil after a ban lasting over a month. The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered the communication regulator to reinstate the platform within 24 hours, leading to its return for Brazilian users. X had approximately 22 million users in the country before the ban….
The WMO State of the Global Climate 2023 report highlights critical changes in global hydrological conditions, with the year marking the hottest temperatures on record. Driven by the transition from La Niña to El Niño and the positive phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole, 2023 experienced severe droughts, flooding, and significant fluctuations in river discharge…
In a significant development for India-Maldives relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu of the Maldives met recently to establish a framework for enhanced bilateral cooperation. This marks a notable reset of ties that had faced challenges in the past year due to anti-India rhetoric and political tensions. Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security…
Recent statements from Canadian officials indicate a notable shift in Canada’s stance toward India, particularly regarding the recognition of India’s unity and territorial integrity. Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison stated unequivocally, “There is one India,” emphasizing Canada’s commitment to respecting India’s sovereignty, despite the presence of some separatist elements within Canada. This change appears…
Russia and Pakistan have entered a barter trade agreement to bypass Western sanctions, which have made monetary transactions increasingly difficult for Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. This new system allows the two nations to exchange goods directly without financial intermediaries. Under the agreement, Russian company Astarta-Agrotrading will send 20,000 tons of chickpeas to Pakistan,…
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, is set to visit Pakistan on October 15-16, 2024, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting. This visit marks the first by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Pakistan in nine years and comes at a time of heightened political tension…
The UK has announced a historic agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius, concluding a long-standing dispute that has persisted since the islands were forcibly depopulated in the 1960s and 1970s to establish the Diego Garcia military base. This significant decision comes after two years of negotiations, amid growing calls for…
Rwanda is currently grappling with a Marburg virus outbreak that has resulted in at least 11 deaths among 36 confirmed cases since its declaration on September 27, 2024. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the outbreak as “very high” at the national level and “high” regionally, with ongoing concerns about the potential spread to…
An aerial banner flew over New York’s Hudson River, calling for awareness of the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The large banner, organized by StopHinduGenocide.org, displayed the message “Stop Violence on Bangladesh Hindus” and circled iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing a global appeal for human rights and dignity. This protest comes in…
French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, has reinforced the growing strategic partnership between France and India, spotlighting key developments across defense, education, and global security. Describing their defense collaboration as “strategic intimacy”, Mathou emphasized joint initiatives such as Rafale jets, Scorpene submarines, and a new roadmap for defense technology. These initiatives align with India’s Aatmanirbhar…
