United States – India Joint Leaders Statement Sub: IR Sec: India and World Context: On February 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official working visit in Washington, DC. The visit marked the strengthening of the U.S.-India Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, built on shared values like democracy, […]

    Experts push to restore Syria’s heritage sites after more than a decade of civil war Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Experts are working to restore Syria’s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to revive tourism and boost the economy after nearly 14 years of conflict. Key sites like Palmyra and Crac des Chevaliers, […]

    PKK’s Ocalan working on Turkiye-Kurd peace plan Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan is reportedly working on a democratic solution to the decades-long conflict between Turkiye and Kurdish militants. A delegation from the main pro-Kurdish DEM party visited Mr. Ocalan twice over the past weeks and held […]

    Early Warnings for All: Bridging the Funding Gap for Global Climate Resilience Sub : IR Sec: Int Org Why in News The United Nations’ Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, aims to ensure global protection from hazardous weather, water, and climate-related disasters by 2027. However, funding for early warning systems remains unevenly distributed. […]

    India-US TRUST Initiative: Strengthening Critical Minerals and Pharma Supply Chains Sub :IR Sec: India and world Why in News The Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology (TRUST) Initiative was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington. About TRUST Initiative: The TRUST initiative will facilitate collaboration in the recovery and processing of critical […]

    Anti-migrant sentiment in Tunisia puts people from Sub-Saharan region in peril Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: Tunisia, a key transit point for migrants attempting to reach Europe, has become increasingly hostile for migrants travelling from Sub-Saharan Africa. Background: In 2023, President Kais Saied’s rhetoric against migrants, describing them as a demographic […]

    Panama withdraws from BRI: Why China is hinting at US role Sub :IR Sec: Places in news Context: Recently, China’s Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhiyuan summoned Panama’s Ambassador to China to protest Panama’s decision not to renew its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). China also accused the […]

    With Trump in office, Iranians mark 1979 Islamic Revolution anniversary Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: Tens of thousands of Iranians participated in the annual commemoration of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, marking the overthrow of the American-backed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the establishment of Iran’s Shiite theocracy. This year’s celebration […]

    China lays down conditions for Dalai Lama’s Tibet return Sub : IR Sec: Places in news Context: China has expressed its willingness to engage in discussions regarding the future of the Dalai Lama, who is currently in exile. Beijing is open to talks about the Dalai Lama’s return, under the condition that he […]

    New Zealand voices ‘concern’ as Cook Islands seeks partnership with China Sub: IR Sec: Places in news Context: New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, expressed significant concern over the Cook Islands’ upcoming state visit to Beijing and the signing of a “joint action plan” for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with China. The Cook […]