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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - August 2015

Aug 2015

Jan 07, 2025

Indonesia Officially Joins BRICS as Full Member

Brazil, the current presiding nation of BRICS, officially announced Indonesia's membership as a full member of the influential bloc of emerging economies.
The decision to admit Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous nation, was confirmed by Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking a significant milestone in BRICS' expansion.
Over the past year, the group has significantly expanded, incorporating new members such as Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Despite an invitation, Saudi Arabia has yet to join the bloc.
Indonesia's induction further exemplifies the bloc's expanding reach and appeal. Other countries, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Malaysia, have formally applied to join, with additional nations expressing interest in becoming part of BRICS.

Justin Trudeau Resigns

Justin Trudeau the 23rd Prime Minister of Canada stepped down after years of leading the country. Facing internal party struggles, criticism of his policies, and a growing lead by the opposition Conservative Party, Trudeau announced his resignation, saying he could no longer be the best option for Canada's leadership.

Jan 05, 2025

Six Indian Americans Sworn-in as Members of US House of Representatives

In a momentous occasion for Indian Americans, six of their leaders were sworn-in as the members of the US House of Representatives, the largest so far for this minority ethnic community in the United States.
The six Indian Americans are: Ami Bera, Suhash Subramanian, Ro Khanna, Thanedar, Krishnamoorthi and Jayapal.

Jan 04, 2025

Johnson Re-elected as House Speaker

Republican Mike Johnson survived a razor-thin vote to remain House Speaker in a drama-filled, highly-anticipated vote that marked the start of complete Republican control in Washington.
Johnson could only afford to lose two votes because of the tight margin of control Republicans have in Congress. While he came close to losing re-election, he survived the vote after some lobbying.
The House Speaker is one of the most powerful posts in Washington, controlling the lower chamber of the US Congress, and second in line to the presidency after the Vice President.

Jan 03, 2025

Switzerland Enforces Facial Covering Ban

Switzerland implemented a series of significant changes starting January 1, 2025, which impact various sectors including legal, economic, and social frameworks. These include a ban on facial coverings, reforms to inheritance laws, increased pensions, and measures to strengthen bank solvency and liquidity. The changes reflect a growing alignment with European norms and a response to past financial crises. Here is a detailed overview of these changes.
Switzerland has revised its international inheritance law to better align with the European Succession Regulation.
The reform aims to resolve frequent jurisdictional conflicts between Switzerland and EU/EFTA countries, particularly affecting the Swiss expatriates.

India 2nd most Targeted Nation in Terms of Cyber Attacks

India emerged as the second most targeted nation in terms of cyber attacks in the world as 95 Indian entities came under data theft attacks in 2024, according to a report by cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK.
According to the company's ThreatLandscape Report 2024 based on data monitoring in dark web, the US was the most targeted country, with 140 attacks, due to its economic dominance and digital infrastructure followed by India where data of 95 entities were attacked in 2024.

Jan 02, 2025

Pakistan Begins 2-Year Term at UN Security Council

Pakistan replaced Japan for a seat at the world's topmost diplomatic body - the UN Security Council. Islamabad will occupy one of the two seats from the Asia-Pacific region (South Korea being the other) for two years.
Pakistan will also preside over the council in July when it will be the Chair. This will allow Islamabad to set the United Nations Security Council agenda. In addition to this, Islamabad finds itself holding another crucial post after it secured a seat on the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee, which is responsible for designating individuals and groups as terrorists and imposing sanctions.
This new two-year tenure as a non-permanent member is Pakistan's eighth term at the top UN body.

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