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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - February 2016

Feb 2016

Aug 20, 2024

Outgoing Indonesian President Names Prabowo Subian Aides to Cabinet

Outgoing Indonesian President Joko Widodo appointed people close to his successor in a cabinet reshuffle, including new energy and investment ministers, two months before he is due to step down.
Jokowi, as the President is commonly known, will leave office in October, replaced by President-elect and current Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, who won the election in February.
Bahlil Lahadalia, formerly the Investment Minister, will be the new Energy Minister, while former Ambassador to the United States Rosan Roeslani will be the new Investment Minister.
Both men campaigned for Prabowo during his presidential run.

Renowned Actor Pankaj Tripathi Guest of Honour at NYC's India Day Parade

Tripathi was in New York and was the guest of honour at the 42nd India Day Parade that was organised by leading diaspora organisation Federation of Indian Associations NY-NJ-CT-NE at Madison Avenue in the heart of Manhattan.
Tripathi said that it was a moment of pride for him that the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' as well as India's rich cultural heritage was highlighted at the parade.
The annual parade passes through New York City's popular Madison Avenue and is attended by thousands of members of the Indian diaspora.
India's rich cultural heritage, traditions and accomplishments were highlighted at the annual parade as the city's Madison Avenue got seeped in the colours of the Indian flag and Indian patriotic and popular songs waft through the celebratory atmosphere. Along with Tripathi, actor-politician Manoj Tiwari was the guest of honour at the parade, while actress Sonakshi Sinha was the grand marshal and her actor-husband Zaheer Iqbal was the VIP guest.

Aug 18, 2024

UN Human Rights Team to Visit Bangladesh to Investigate Human Rights Violations

A human rights team from the United Nations will visit Dhaka next week to discuss with the Bangladesh interim government, investigations into the human rights violations during the recent unrest in Bangladesh.
The team visiting Bangladesh will discuss with the interim government areas of support and the modalities for an investigation of human rights violations in the context of the recent violence and unrest, Haq said. Turk said in a statement issued in Geneva that a comprehensive, impartial, and transparent investigation into all human rights violations and abuses that have occurred will be a critical first step.

Aug 17, 2024

Thailand's Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatr

Thailand's Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra as their youngest Prime Minister, days after her father Thaksin Shinawatra was removed by a court order.
The 37-year-old Shinawatra received 319 votes, which is nearly two-thirds of the house. With this victory, she became the second female to hold the prime ministerial position after her aunt Yingluck Shinawatra.
In April 2023, she was formally nominated as one of the three prime minister candidates, along with Srettha Thavisin -the 30th Prime Minister of Thailand, and Chaikasem Nitisiri -the Minister of Justice in her aunt's cabinet. The brief political journey leaves Paetongtarn with limited to no administrative experience with an elected government position she has never held before. Previously she has been remarked to be inexperienced as she received backlash when she criticised the Bank of Thailand's independence as an "obstacle" to resolving economic problems.

Aug 16, 2024

Germany Joins United Nations Command in South Korea as 18th Member State

Germany's inclusion in the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) in South Korea marked a significant expansion of the command's member states, now totalling 18 nations. This move underscores Berlin's commitment to global security, linking European stability to the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Established in 1950, the UNC was created to restore peace and enforce the Korean War armistice, serving as a communication channel with North Korea. The command, led by the U.S. military commander in South Korea, operates independently of the United Nations. The addition of Germany introduces new perspectives and resources, enhancing the command's expertise and capabilities.
China and North Korea, historical adversaries of the UNC, have criticized the command's role. North Korea has labelled the UNC as a U.S. tool for confrontation, while China has expressed concern over NATO's growing influence in Asia. Despite these tensions, Pistorius assured that Germany's involvement is committed to upholding a rules-based international order rather than provoking further unrest.

Aug 14, 2024

Japan Set for New PM as Kishida Bows Out as Party Leader

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which he says needs a new start.
Kishida the LDP veteran is expected to step down as PM after the party elects a new leader in September.
Support for Kishida, who has been PM since 2021, has fallen in the wake of a corruption scandal involving his party, rising living costs and a slumping yen.
His approval ratings had plummeted to 15.5% last month - the lowest for a PM in more than a decade.

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