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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - July 2016

Jul 2016

Sep 02, 2023

Gabon Coup Leaders Name Gen Brice Oligui Nguema as New Leader

Army officers who seized power in a coup in Gabon named Gen Brice Oligui Nguema as the country's transitional leader.
The deposed President, Ali Bongo called on his friends all over the world to speak up in his favour. The former French colony is one of Africa's major oil producers.
In another development, the African Union has suspended Gabon's participation in all of its activities following the military takeover, condemning it strongly.

Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan Join India to Reject China's New Map

Governments in the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan joined India in rejecting China's new national map, issuing strongly worded statements accusing Beijing of claiming their territory.
China published a new version of its national map to correct what Beijing has in the past referred to as problematic maps that it claims misrepresent its territorial borders.
The Philippine government slammed China's 2023 edition of its so-called standard map that still shows swaths of Philippine features in the West Philippine Sea.

Aug 30, 2023

Indian Mission at Bahrain Launches New Mobile App to Ease Consular Access

The Embassy of India in Bahrain hosted an open house session, under the guidance of Ambassador Designate Vinod Kurian Jacob. The event marked the introduction of the novel mobile application, EoIBh-Connect, designed to facilitate online appointment booking for a spectrum of consular and visa services, accessible through both the Indian Embassy at Manama, Bahrain.
Having made its debut in August 2023, the app has swiftly broadened its capabilities, now enabling users to conveniently schedule appointments with IVS Global. This unified approach directs users to the appropriate service provider based on their chosen service, simplifying the process.

Aug 29, 2023

India Hands Over B20 Presidency to Brazil to Host G20 in 2024

India handed over the B20 presidency to Brazil to host G20 in 2024. B20 India Chair N. Chandrasekaran said that India's B20 Presidency under its G20 Presidency worked under the theme of Vasaudeva Katumbakam (One Earth, One Family, One Future).
Chandrasekaran said during India's B20 presidency India worked on nine important themes which included empowerment of women and youth, transition towards an Artificial Intelligence world, building a global resilient supply chain and financing for the global economic recovery.

Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa Re-elected for 2nd and Final Five-year Term

Emmerson Mnangagwa secured a second term as Zimbabwe's preSident in a poll marred by electoral malpractice.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) declared Mnangagwa the winner, with 52.6% of the vote, beating Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), who trailed at 44%.
The election comes six years after longtime ruler Robert Mugabe was removed from power in a military coup.

Aug 28, 2023

China, Bhutan Set up Panel to Speed up Boundary Talks

China and Bhutan have set up a Joint Technical Team (JTG) on the Delimitation of China-Bhutan Boundary as part of Beijing's efforts to speed up the resolution of the boundary issue.
The decision to set up the JTG was taken at a meeting of the Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on China-Bhutan Boundary Issues held in Beijing. The meeting of the JTG was held on the concluding day of the 13th EGM itself.

Aug 26, 2023

Six Countries to Join BRICS from January 2024

The leaders of the BRICS nations decided to admit Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the new members of the grouping, sealing a long-drawn process.
The decision was announced by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at a joint media briefing along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The new members will become part of BRICS with effect from January 1, 2024.
The decision on the new members was agreed upon after firming up the guiding principles, criteria, and procedures for the expansion process.

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