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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - February 2016

Feb 2016

Jul 25, 2024

Moscow's 'Square of Europe' Renamed to 'Square of Eurasia'

Authorities in Moscow renamed the capital city's 'Square of Europe' as the 'Square of Eurasia' amid Russia's worsening relations with the West over the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Square of Europe, located in front of the bustling Kievsky Railway Station, was unveiled in 2002 as part of a joint Russian-Belgian project symbolizing European unity.
Mayor Sergei Sobyanin's decision to rename the square came after the flags of 48 European countries were removed from the public space in March 2023, 13 months after President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into neighbouring Ukraine.

World Leaders Summit 2024 at the House of Lords in the UK Parliament

The World Leaders Summit 2024 set the stage for global dialogue, uniting influential figures worldwide at a historic venue–the House of Lords in the UK Parliament. This prestigious gathering was not just another event; it symbolised hope and collaboration in addressing urgent international issues. As delegates converged in London and shared insights and strategies, the summit became a melting pot of ideas aimed at shaping a collective future. With pressing matters on the agenda, this year's summit promises to leave an indelible mark on how nations interact and address global challenges together.
The World Leaders Summit 2024 sparked vital conversations on pressing global issues. Economic growth emerged as a focal point for discussion, with leaders exploring ways to promote sustainable and inclusive growth.

Jul 24, 2024

US Secret Service Boss Resigns over Trump Shooting Failures

US Secret Service director Kim Cheatle resigned after security failures surrounding an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
She had faced calls from both Democrats and Republicans to step down after a contentious congressional hearing about the shooting.
The President had appointed Ms. Cheatle to head the Secret Service, which oversees the protection of current and former presidents and other officials, in 2022. She had previously served 27 years at the agency in various roles.

India, Bhutan Approve 61 Projects Worth Rs. 4,958 crore

During the India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks in Thimphu, co-chaired by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his Bhutanese counterpart Pema Choden, both nations approved 61 development projects valued at Rs. 4,958 crore. This initiative is part of Bhutan's 13th five-year plan, for which India is providing a substantial development support of Rs. 10,000 crore.
The Bhutanese side presented the Project Tied Assistance (PTA) proposals as well as the first tranche of the PTA projects to be implemented during the 13th Five-Year Plan period.

Jul 23, 2024

AIM, WIPO Join Hands Boost Innovation in Global South

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) at NITI Aayog and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) joined hands towards building joint innovation programmes in the Global South.
This pathbreaking partnership between AIM and WIPO will take the best of India's innovation models to countries that are on similar development trajectories, and will enhance understanding and awareness about IPR right from the school level and unlock the innovation potential of the world as well as foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth. According to Sherif Saadallah, Executive Director, WIPO Academy, intellectual property (IP) is a powerful catalyst for innovation and creativity, essential for addressing the development of youth and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is Government of India's flagship initiative to create and promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the length and breadth of our country. AIM's objective is to develop new programmes and policies for fostering innovation in different sectors of the economy, provide platforms and collaboration opportunities for different stakeholders, and create an umbrella structure to oversee the innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem of the country.

Six Swing States Set to Decide the 2024 US Election

About 240 million people are eligible to vote in this year's US election, but only a relatively small number of them are likely to settle the question of who becomes the next President.
Experts believe there are only a handful of states that could plausibly be won by either the Democratic candidate or his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump.
Six of them - Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin – appear to be on a knife edge and probably hold the key to who will take the White House.
So both parties are campaigning intensively to win over undecided voters in these states.

Jul 22, 2024

Biden Ends Re-election Bid

US President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic candidate, in an extraordinary decision that upended an already dramatic race for the White House.
The last time an incumbent US president abandoned his campaign for re-election was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.

Jul 21, 2024

Ivory Coast Joins UN Water Convention as 10th African Nation

Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) became the 53rd Party to the 1992 UN Water Convention, officially known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. This accession marks Ivory Coast as the 10th African nation to join the treaty. The move highlights a growing trend among African nations to enhance cooperative water management amidst increasing water stress and climate change impacts.
Adopted in Helsinki in 1992 and entering into force in 1996, the Convention promotes the sustainable management of shared water resources, conflict prevention, and regional integration. It requires Parties to cooperate on transboundary waters, prevent negative impacts, and use water resources equitably.

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