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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - October 2016

Oct 2016

Jun 01, 2025

Neolithic Habitation Found in ASSAM'S Dima Hasao

  • An archaeological site in Assam's Dima Hasao district, uncovered but damaged during the construction of an arterial road in the 1960s, has yielded artefacts that establish it as a Neolithic habitation zone dating back to more than 2,700 years.
  • The discovery of a furnace and iron slag, indicating metallurgical activities, has provided "substantial support" for earlier hypotheses that Daojali Hading was a major prehistoric settlement in the northeastern part of India.

May 31, 2025

Neolithic Habitation Found in ASSAM'S Dima Hasao

  • An archaeological site in Assam's Dima Hasao district, uncovered but damaged during the construction of an arterial road in the 1960s, has yielded artefacts that establish it as a Neolithic habitation zone dating back to more than 2,700 years.
  • The discovery of a furnace and iron slag, indicating metallurgical activities, has provided "substantial support" for earlier hypotheses that Daojali Hading was a major prehistoric settlement in the northeastern part of India.

May 30, 2025

French Parliament Backs Bill to Legalise Assisted Dying

  • France's National Assembly passed bill allowing adults with unbearable and incurable illnesses to choose assisted dying.
  • This decision marks a very important shift in France's approach to end-of-life care.
  • The bill aims to provide individuals with the right to die with dignity under strict conditions.
  • A team of doctors will evaluate the request.
  • The process includes a 15-day review period followed by a 2-day waiting period.
  • If approved, patients can self-administer the medication or receive assistance.

May 27, 2025

ASEAN opens summit with Gulf nations, China amid U.S. tariffs threat

  • A regional association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) is set to hold a three-day summit Tuesday with China and six Gulf countries in what officials called an effort to bolster economic resilience as they grapple with global volatility and US tariffs. 
  • Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, opening a summit in Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur among the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council, said a stronger ASEAN-GCC relationship would be key to enhancing interregional collaboration, building resilience and securing sustainable prosperity.

May 26, 2025

Algeria Becomes New Member of BRICS' New Development Bank

  • In a significant development for international finance and South-South cooperation, Algeria has formally joined the New Development Bank (NDB)—an institution established by the BRICS nations—on May 19, 2025.
  • This move reinforces Algeria's commitment to sustainable development and underlines NDB's expanding global footprint beyond its founding members.

Trump's Gold Card Visa Programme

  • President Donald Trump announced the launch of the 'gold card' visa programme. 
  • This initiative aims to attract wealthy foreign nationals to the United States. By investing $5 million, applicants can gain permanent residency and a pathway to citizenship.
  • The announcement was made during the 'Building the Future' event in Washington, D.C. 
  • The programme is designed to replace the existing EB-5 investor visa scheme.
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