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Aug 2015

Jun 22, 2025

UN Member Countries Finalise the Compromiso de Savilla Outcome Document

UN Member States reached agreement on the outcome document for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, to be formally adopted at an upcoming summit in Sevilla, Spain – though without the participation of the United States, which withdrew from the negotiations and announced it will not attend the conference.
Member States at UN Headquarters endorsed the finalised outcome document, known as the Compromiso de Sevilla (the Seville Commitment), following months of intensive intergovernmental negotiations. It is intended as the cornerstone of a renewed global framework for financing sustainable development, particularly amid a widening $4 trillion annual financing gap faced by developing countries.

Jun 21, 2025

Pakistan Nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan nominated US President Donald Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the India-Pakistan crisis.
The US President has, on multiple occasions, claimed credit for brokering peace between India and Pakistan amid the military escalation following the Pagalgam terrorist attack. However, New Delhi has categorically denied any external intervention, stating that the discussions were held at Islamabad's request.

Jun 19, 2025

India-Ukraine Hold First Joint Working Group Meeting on Agriculture Cooperation

India and Ukraine held their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture in June 2025, via virtual mode, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation in the agriculture and allied sectors.
Co-chaired by Shri Ajeet Kumar Sahu from India and Ms. Oksana Osmachko from Ukraine, the meeting focused on mutual collaboration in areas such as digital agriculture, mechanisation, plant breeding, and food processing.
India highlighted its innovative agricultural reforms, while Ukraine emphasized its willingness to deepen partnerships through technology exchange and knowledge sharing.
At a time when food security and agricultural innovation are global priorities, this step reflects India's growing international agricultural outreach and Ukraine's intent to explore synergies with India in key agri-tech and food value chain sectors.

Jun 18, 2025

Operation True Promise 3: Iran's Retaliatory Strike Redefines Modern Warfare

In an escalation of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, Iran launched Operation True Promise 3, marking the third consecutive day of missile strikes targeting key Israeli infrastructure. The campaign, led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), is a direct response to Israeli pre-emptive airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and command sites, and it introduces a new era of missile warfare using AI and decoy saturation tactics.
The operation marks a strategic escalation in the conflict and reveals new offensive tactics with implications for missile defence systems worldwide.

Jun 17, 2025

Which Country Has Most Powerful Nuclear Force? SIPRI Shares 2025 Report

As per the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India continues to have an edge over Pakistan in nuclear capabilities. The report said that as of January 2025, the US has the most powerful nuclear force in the world, followed by Russia. The UK stands at the 3^rd rank, and France comes at 4^th. China has the 5^th rank, followed by India 6^th rank in the list of the most powerful nuclear forces in the world. Pakistan is after India on 7^th position.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute based in Stockholm, Sweden. It was founded in 1966 and provides data, analysis and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control.

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