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Jul 2016

Jan 03, 2022

Sudan's PM Abdalla Hamdok Announces Resignation

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok announced his resignation amid a political deadlock and widespread pro-democracy protests following a military coup that derailed the country's fragile transition to democratic rule.
Hamdok, a former UN official seen as the civilian face of Sudan's transitional government, had been reinstated as Prime Minister in November as part of an agreement with the military following the October coup. In that time he had failed to name a Cabinet and his resignation throws Sudan into political uncertainty amid uphill security and economic challenges.

China Opens Embassy in Nicaragua after Nation Breaks Ties with Taiwan

China opened an embassy in Nicaragua for the first time since 1990, acting just over three weeks since President Daniel Ortega's government broke off relations with Taiwan.
The Nicaraguan government broke relations with the Taiwanese on December 9 and last week it seized the former embassy and diplomatic offices of Taiwan, saying they belong to China. However, China's new embassy is located elsewhere, and it is unclear what China will do with the Taiwan building.

New Brexit Rules In, UK Fears Food Disruptions

New post-Brexit custom rules for goods arriving from the European Union to Britain are took effect, and a leading food industry body has warned that the new border controls could lead to food shortages.
Now onwards, importers must make a full customs declaration on goods entering the UK from the EU or other countries. Businesses will no longer be allowed to delay completing full import customs declarations for up to 175 days — a measure that was introduced to cope with the disruption of Brexit.
The new measures require businesses to complete the correct paperwork at least four hours before goods can arrive at UK borders, or they risk being turned back.

Jan 02, 2022

UN Welcomes Dialogue Between US, Russia after Putin-Biden Call

The United Nations welcomed the dialogue between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Joe Biden on security and strategic issues.
The two Presidents held a telephone call to discuss escalating tensions over Ukraine and the upcoming talks on the issue.

Jan 01, 2022

Russia's 1st Versatile Nuclear-powered Icebreaker to Boost India's Arctic Plans

Russia launched its first in the series Project 22220 versatile nuclear-powered icebreaker known as 'Sibir'. This icebreaker will support the growing fleet of icebreakers to keep the Northern Sea Route open for year-round shipping through the Arctic and enable a wider presence of India in the arctic region.
The construction of Sibir was started in 2015 and the icebreaker was floated on 22nd December 2017. Sibir was handed over to the Rosatom State Atomiс Energy Corporation for exploitation; the Delivery-Acceptance Act was signed on 24th December at Baltic Shipyard, St. Petersburg, Russia. The icebreaker is 173.3 meters (568.6 feet) long and 34 meters broad with a 33,500-tonne displacement.

Dec 31, 2021

Pakistan Cabinet Approves IMF Mandated Supplementary Budget

Pakistan's cabinet approved a supplementary budget which plans to end exemptions on sales tax and levy new duties as part of fiscal tightening measures aimed at winning funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The IMF approval is also a pivotal endorsement for Pakistan's economy which is struggling with external and current account deficits, a depreciating currency, struggling foreign reserves and rising inflation.
The IMF agreed last month to revive a stalled $6 billion funding programme but demanded further budgetary tightening from Pakistan before the next tranche could be approved.

Dec 30, 2021

Kuwait Forms New Govt. Led by PM Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah

Kuwait formed a new government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received the Prime Minister, approved the new cabinet formation handed by him, and wished him the best in serving the people of Kuwait.
In November, Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah had issued an order on behalf of the Emir to appoint Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as Prime Minister and assign him to form a government.

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