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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - February 2016

Feb 2016

Nov 22, 2023

North Korea Puts its First Spy Satellite into Orbit

North Korea said that it had put its first spy satellite into orbit and vowed further launches to defend against what it called its enemies' dangerous military maneuvers'.
The satellite, named 'Malligyong-1', was launched on a new carrier rocket, 'Chollima-1'.
Neither South Korea, the United States nor Japan, all of which are experiencing increasing military tensions with North Korea, could confirm the satellite had made it into orbit.
But South Korea called the launch a clear violation of a UN Security Council resolution that prohibits North Korea from using ballistic missile technology.

Nov 21, 2023

Joseph Boakai Winner of Liberia Presidential Election

Joseph Boakai was declared as the winner of Liberia's presidential polls with 50.64 per cent of the vote, unseating President George Weah who got 49.36 per cent, the country's electoral commission announced after completing the ballot tally.
Weah will continue to remain in power until the power is handed over in January 2024.

Nov 20, 2023

Bangladesh Top Court Upholds Ban on Largest Islamist Party

Bangladesh's highest court dismissed an appeal by the country's largest Islamist party seeking to overturn a 2013 ruling that barred it from participating in elections for violating the constitutional provision of secularism Bangladesh is set to hold its next national elections on January 7.
A five-member bench of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan handed out the ruling. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's main lawyer did not appear before the court due to personal problems and his petition, filed previously, seeking to postpone the hearing for six weeks was also rejected.
The High Court's decision 10 years ago cancelled the party's registration with the Election Commission, thus stopping it from participating in elections or using party symbols. But it did not ban it from political participation.

Finland Blocks Border Crossings to Stop Migrants it Says Were Sent by Russia

Finland closed four crossings on its border with Russia, in a bid to stem an increase in migrants that Helsinki says has been orchestrated by Moscow.
Finland has accused Russian authorities of funnelling migrants to the crossings in retaliation for its decision to increase defence cooperation with the United States, an assertion dismissed by the Kremlin.
Barriers will go up at four of the nine crossings with Russia, at Vaalimaa, Nuijamaa, Imatra and Niirala in its southeast, as per the Finnish Border Guard.

Javier Milei Wins Argentina's Presidency

Argentina elected right-wing libertarian Javier Milei as its new President, rolling the dice on an outsider with radical views to fix an economy battered by triple-digit inflation, a looming recession and rising poverty.
Milei won by a wider-than-expected margin. He landed some 56% of the vote versus just over 44% for his rival, Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who conceded.
Milei's victory marks an extraordinary rise for the former TV pundit, who entered the race as a political outsider on a promise to "break up with the status quo" – exemplified by Sergio Massa.

Nov 19, 2023

France Assures Support to India, Three Others for Permanent Seat at UN Security Council

France assured support to India, Brazil, Germany and Japan for the permanent membership at the UN Security Council, asserting its longstanding stance on reforming the Security Council.
India, Brazil, Germany and Japan are also the part of G4 political cooperative alliance that supports each other's bids for permanent seats in the UN Security Council.

Nov 18, 2023

Biden Appoints Indian American Shakuntla Bhaya to the Administrative Conference of US

US President Joe Biden announced several key appointments, including the notable selection of Indian American Shakuntla L Bhaya to serve in a crucial role. According to the White House, Bhaya has been appointed as a member of the Council of the Administrative Conference of the United States.
Shakuntla L Bhaya, a co-owner of the Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya, a statewide Delaware law firm, brings a wealth of legal experience to her new role.
Her legal practice is dedicated to representing individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to unsafe decisions made by businesses and individuals.
Bhaya's commitment to justice and advocacy is reflected in her work over the years, earning her a reputation as a dedicated and accomplished legal professional.

US Signs Major Nuclear Deal with Philippines

The United States and the Philippines signed a landmark deal that would allow Washington to export nuclear technology and material to Manila, which is exploring the use of nuclear power to decarbonise and boost energy independence.
"The United States will be able to share equipment and material with the Philippines as they work to develop small modular reactors and other civilian nuclear energy infrastructure," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in San Francisco.

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