Haniyeh’s death means for Israel-Iran rivalry Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Israel carried out a massive air strike on Hodeidah, the Red Sea port city in Yemen, that is controlled by the Houthi militia, in response to a drone attack by the Houthis that had hit Tel Aviv. More on News: […]
Ethiopia Receives IMF Relief After Easing Forex Curbs Sub: IR Sec: Int org Background: Ethiopia has recently eased foreign exchange curbs as part of a broad economic reform package. This move coincides with the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of a loan to Ethiopia, which is seeking a multibillion-dollar bailout. Key Developments: Currency […]
Israel-Hezbollah conflict is heating up Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Context: A deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has added to concerns that Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah could be sucked into a full-scale war – something they have both previously indicated they want to avoid but for […]
Rival gangs sign truce in Haiti’s largest shantytown Subject: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (AFP)— Two rival gang leaders signed a truce to end armed conflict in Haiti’s largest shantytown. More on News: Under the agreement between leaders of the G9 and G-Pep groups, roadblocks in the Cite Soleil (Sun City) shantytown of around […]
UN puts 4th-century Gaza monastery on endangered site list Subject: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The Saint Hilarion complex, one of the oldest monasteries in the Middle East, has been put on the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites in danger due to the war in Gaza. More on News: The site which […]
US Arctic Strategy 2024 to prevent Russia, China from exploiting icy northern region Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: The new Arctic Strategy 2024 of the US aims to enhance surveillance, intelligence capabilities, and cooperation with allies in the Arctic to counter potential threats from Russia and China. Details: Eight nations have […]