UNSC endorses ceasefire resolution to end Gaza war Sub: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The UN Security Council overwhelmingly approved its first resolution endorsing a ceasefire plan aimed at ending the eight-month war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza Strip. Details: The U.S.-sponsored resolution welcomes a ceasefire proposal announced by President Joe Biden […]
India Welcomes Expansion of BRICS: Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia Join the Group Sub: IR Sec: Groupings India has expressed strong support for the recent expansion of the BRICS group, which now includes Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia. This significant development was marked by a key meeting of the […]
What is happening in the French territory of New Caledonia? Sub: IR Sec: Places in news New Caledonia’s Electoral Reform and Independence Movement: Current Situation: On June 3, the Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) of New Caledonia called for French President Emmanuel Macron to abandon plans to modify the electoral reform. Widespread […]
Migrants left stranded as Tunisia tries to keep them from reaching Europe Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Migrants stranded in Tunisia, near the Mediterranean coast, face dire conditions as they seek to reach Europe. Tunisia’s coast guard has ramped up efforts to prevent crossings with European support. Details: Encampments like Kilometer-19, […]
Thousands rally in Armenia against PM Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Thousands of Armenians protested in Yerevan against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan‘s decision to return territory to Azerbaijan, a move seen as a concession to the long-time rival. Details: The controversy follows Armenia‘s recent return of four border villages to Azerbaijan, […]
EU vote in closing stretch as far right eyes gains Sub: IR Sec: Int groupings Context: The final stretch of voting for the EU’s next parliament occurred on June 9, with early exit polls indicating gains for far-right parties, particularly in Austria and Germany, where it was a significant setback for Chancellor Olaf […]
UN to add Israel, Hamas to the global list of offenders that harm children Sub: IR Sec: Int Org U.N. Secretary-General’s Upcoming Report on Israel and Hamas: The secretary-general annually makes a global list of states and militias that are menacing children and threatening them. Parties on the list have ranged from the […]
The 80th anniversary of D-Day Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Events are taking place around the world to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. Details: On June 6, 1944, tens of thousands of Allied troops landed on five stretches of the Normandy coastline, codenamed Utah, Omaha, […]