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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - November 2016

Nov 2016

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.

May 25, 2025

Sudan Appoints Kamil Idris as First PM Since 2023 Civil War

On May 19, 2025, Sudan's army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan appointed Kamil al-Taib Idris as the country's first prime minister since the onset of civil war in April 2023. This move is seen as a significant step toward political stabilization and the long-awaited formation of a transitional government, particularly after the Sudanese military regained control of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The appointment marks Sudan's first PM since 2022, when Abdalla Hamdok resigned. It follows the military's recent gains against RSF, especially the retaking of Khartoum in March 2025. The decision is part of efforts to restore civilian-led governance amid international pressure and humanitarian crisis.

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