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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - December 2016

Dec 2016

Jul 27, 2025

PM Modi Attends Maldives Independence Day

Maldives celebrated 60 years of Independence on July 26, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the event as the 'Guest of Honour'. During the visit, PM Modi held a meeting with Mohamed Muizzu, the 8th President of the Republic of Maldives.
PM Modi and President Muizzu reviewed the progress in implementing the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership'.

Jul 25, 2025

France to Recognise Palestinian State

In a major foreign policy move, France announced it will officially recognise the State of Palestine in September 2025. This will make it the first G7 country to do so. The declaration, made by President Emmanuel Macron, signals a significant change in Europe's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and comes amid continuing violence in Gaza.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has lasted over seven decades, centered around disputes over land, sovereignty, and mutual recognition. Since 1988, over 140 UN member states have recognised Palestine. However, key global powers like the US, UK, and most G7 nations have held back, citing lack of a peace agreement.

Jul 23, 2025

India Submits TEPA Ratification Document to Norway

India officially deposited the Instrument of Ratification of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, the depository entity of TEPA.
With this development, all five parties to the agreement have submitted their original instruments of ratification, setting the stage for the treaty to take effect within the next three months.

Trump Administration Pulls US Out of UNESCO Again

The US has said that it will leave the United Nations' culture and education agency UNESCO, accusing it of supporting woke, divisive cultural and social causes.
UNESCO's Director General Audrey Azoulay described the decision as regrettable but anticipated.
The move is the latest step in the Trump administration's efforts to cut ties with international bodies, after removing the US from the World Health Organisation and Paris Climate Agreement, as well as cutting funding for foreign relief efforts.
UNESCO has 194 member states around the world, and is best known for listing world heritage sites. The US' decision will take effect from December 2026.

Jul 21, 2025

Japan's Government Loses Upper House Control

Japan's ruling coalition lost control of the Upper House in an election, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power even as he vowed to remain party leader, citing a looming tariff deadline with the United States.
Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner Komeito returned 47 seats, short of the 50 seats it needed to ensure a majority in the 248-seat Upper Chamber.

Jul 20, 2025

Israel-Syria Agree to Ceasefire

Israel and Syria reached a ceasefire agreement, the US envoy to Turkey Tom Barrack, said, following days of intense fighting in the Druze region that left more than 300 people dead.
Israel and Syria agreed to the ceasefire supported by Turkey, Jordan and neighbours.

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