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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - February 2016

Feb 2016

Dec 05, 2024

French Government Collapses in No-Confidence Vote

The French government collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote.
MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him - just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron.
Opposition parties had tabled the motion after the former Brexit negotiator controversially used special powers to force through his budget without a vote.
It marked the first time the country's government collapsed in a no-confidence vote since 1962.

Nepal, China Sign BRI Framework, Paves Way for Work on Projects

Nepal and China signed the execution framework for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Beijing, indicating that Nepal will soon decide on projects for implementation. The development came when Nepal PM K. P. Sharma Oli was on an official visit to China.
The framework agreement was signed by the acting foreign secretary and the vice chairman of China's National Development Reforms Commission, ending speculation triggered by the government's stance that it will accept only grants for projects under the BRI.

Dec 04, 2024

Namibia Elects First Female President in Disputed Poll

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing South West Africa People's Organisation (Swapo), was voted in as Namibia's first female President after disputed election.
The electoral commission said that she had won more than 57% of the votes cast, with her closest rival Panduleni Itula getting 26%.

Dec 03, 2024

Bhupender Yadav Delivers India's Statement during the Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience,...

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, delivered India's statement during the Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience, at CoP16 of UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Minister described the extraordinary journey of India in combating land degradation and desertification, which are aligned with the overall objectives of the UNCCD. He said, "Our journey represents a transformative narration of commitment, innovation and sustainable development. From global recognition of land degradation as a critical environmental challenge at CoP 5, to emphasizing community driven land restoration at CoP 10, and thereafter the recognition of land restoration as a critical climate change strategy at CoP 14, to the global commitment to restore degraded lands at CoP 15, we have all been equal partners in this journey."

Trump Names Billionaire Warren Stephens as US Envoy to UK

US President-elect Donald Trump appointed billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as the next United States ambassador to the United Kingdom, a prestigious role often reserved for close allies and major donors.
Stephens, a prominent Republican donor, contributed $2 million to a pro-Trump super PAC during the 2024 campaign. He is the chairman, president, and CEO of Stephens Inc., a financial services firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, which he inherited from his father.

Indian-Origin Kash Patel Announced Next Director of FBI

US President-elect Donald Trump announced Kash Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), succeeding Christopher Wray. Patel, a long-time Trump loyalist known for his confrontational stance against the "deep state" and criticism of federal agencies, brings a history of staunch support for Trump's policies.
Patel in 2018 served as an aide to Representative Devin Nunes who headed the House Intelligence Committee at the time.

Dec 01, 2024

Nepal Hosts Plast Nepal 2024 and GeoMandu 2024

Kathmandu witnessed two significant international events, underscoring the country's growing focus on economic development and sustainability. The fourth edition of Plast Nepal 2024 and the second edition of GeoMandu 2024 brought together professionals, businesses, and policymakers to explore advancements in their respective fields.
The three-day Plast Nepal 2024 exhibition, held at Bhrikutimandap and organised under India's Plastic Export Promotion Council, showcased 45 stalls from Indian companies alongside more than 150 participants from five countries. The event aimed to foster business-to-business connections in the plastic sector across South Asia.
the second edition of GeoMandu 2024, organised by the Nepal Geotechnical Society, brought together geotechnical engineers, geoscientists, researchers, and professionals from across the globe. The two-day international conference focused on 'Geotechniques for Sustainable Infrastructure,' and addressed the urgent need for resilient, environmentally conscious infrastructure in the face of climate change.

Nov 30, 2024

WHO Chief Congratulates Okonjo on Reappointment as WTO Director General

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term.
The reappointment process was overseen by Ambassador Petter Olberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council.
According to the WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala first assumed office as Director-General on March 1, 2021, becoming the first woman and first African to lead the WTO.

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