‘Alarming regression’ in path to peace in South Sudan, UN commission warns Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned of an “alarming regression” in the country’s peace process due to recent clashes in the northeast. The violence, primarily between security forces […]
Muslim nations adopt an alternative to Trump’s plan of taking over Gaza Sub : IR Sec: Int Groupings Context: The Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) adopted an Arab League counter-proposal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents. This move came three days after the Arab […]
North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine in a first Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: North Korea has revealed the construction of its first nuclear-powered submarine, a significant development in its military capabilities. The state media released photographs of what it described as a “nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine.” Specifications: The submarine […]
340 Alawite civilians killed by Syrian security forces, allies Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that over 300 Alawite civilians were killed by government and allied forces in recent clashes, which erupted after tensions in Latakia province. These clashes, the deadliest since the ousting […]
As Greenland is set to vote, Denmark wants status quo, U.S. seeks to upend it Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Greenland is set to hold a general election on March 11. This election comes in the backdrop of heightened discussions about Greenland’s political future and its relationship with Denmark and the […]
One dead, 180 missing after boats sink off Yemen, Djibouti, says IOM Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Four boats carrying migrants have sunk off Djibouti and Yemen killing at least one person and leaving more than 180 missing, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) About the route: The migration route from […]
UN report finds women’s rights were ‘weakened in a quarter of countries’ Sub :IR Sec: Int conventions Context: A recent report by UN Women, highlighted that women’s rights have regressed in a quarter of countries around the world in the past year. The report attributes this decline to various factors, including climate change, […]
Sudan files case against UAE at the ICJ over ‘complicity in genocide’ Sub :IR Sec: Int org Context: Sudan has filed a case against the UAE at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of violating the Genocide Convention by supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in ethnic attacks on the […]
Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept new ceasefire deal Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israel has halted the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not agree to a new proposal to extend a fragile ceasefire. […]
PKK declares truce with Turkiye after 40 years of conflict Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) declared a ceasefire with Turkey following a call from its jailed leader, Abdullah Ocalan, urging the group to disband and end its armed struggle. Analysts suggest that a peace deal between […]