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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - August 2015

Aug 2015

May 01, 2025

US Signs Historic Deal That Gives It Access to Ukraine's Natural Resources

Ukraine and the US signed a deal heavily promoted by US President Donald Trump that will give the United States preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals and fund investment in Ukraine's reconstruction.
The two countries signed the accord in Washington after months of negotiations.
The agreement is central to Kyiv's efforts to mend ties with Trump and the White House, which frayed after he took office in January. Ukrainian officials have hoped that the deal would ensure continued US support for Ukraine's defence against Russia.

Apr 30, 2025

Kamla Persad-Bissessar Wins Election in Trinidad and Tobago

The opposition in the Caribbean twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago won a decisive victory in parliamentary election.
The victory marks a remarkable comeback for Persad-Bissesar who previously served as Prime Minister from 2010-2015, and remains the only woman ever to have led the country.

Mark Carney is New Canada PM

Mark Carney, who won Canada's Prime Ministership, has many firsts to his name. An economist by training, he came to the top job after Justin Trudeau resigned, and has now steered his party, the Liberals, to victory.
When Carney became the unelected PM, he was the first Canadian PM to have never held a Cabinet position or even been a lawmaker. He is the first person to have headed the central banks of two G7 economies (Canada and England), and the first non-British person to head the Bank of England.

Apr 29, 2025

BRICS Adopts Declaration on AI, Climate Change, and Employment at 2025 Labour Ministers' Meeting

The 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers' Meeting, held on April 25, 2025, in Brasília under Brazil's Presidency, garnered significant attention for addressing crucial issues related to the future of work. With the theme 'Strengthening the Cooperation of the Global South for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance,' the meeting emphasised two key areas: the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the workforce and the effects of climate change on the world of work, advocating for a just and equitable transition for workers.
Key Outcomes of the BRICS Declaration
Inclusive AI Policies: The declaration commits to promoting AI policies that ensure a balance between innovation and worker protection.
Social Dialogue for Fair Transitions: Advancing dialogue to ensure that climate transitions are fair to all workers, particularly those in vulnerable sectors.
Strengthening South-South Cooperation: Enhancing cooperation among BRICS countries on labour governance, digital inclusion, and the creation of green jobs.

Apr 26, 2025

World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2025 to Spotlight Traditional Medicine as a Key Driver of Gl...

The World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting, which took place from April 25–27, 2025, in New Delhi, provided a vital platform for shaping the global health agenda, with a special focus on the integration and scaling up of traditional medicine systems. Among the key highlights of the summit was a session titled "Restoring Balance: Scaling up Access to Traditional Medicine for Health and Well-being", which serve as a major milestone for the global traditional medicine sector.
Organised under the overarching theme 'Scaling Access to Ensure Health Equity,' the WHS Regional Meeting brought together ministers, leading scientists, CEOs, UN officials, and civil society stakeholders and explored innovative, inclusive, and sustainable pathways to achieving health for all.

Apr 25, 2025

Pakistan Suspends Simla Agreement to Counter India's Indus Water Move

Pakistan announced the suspension of the 1972 Simla Agreement in a series of retaliatory measures against India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Pakistan's National Security Committee categorically rejected India's countermeasures, calling them "unilateral, unjust, politically motivated, extremely irresponsible and devoid of legal merit".
The Simla Agreement is a peace treaty between India and Pakistan that was signed after the 1971 war. One key result of the agreement was the creation of the Line of Control (LOC) in Kashmir, which divided the region between India and Pakistan. The agreement also outlined the return of prisoners of war, the withdrawal of troops, and a promise to resolve future disputes through direct talks between the two nations.

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