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Dec 2016

Jul 19, 2025

India Reaffirms Commitment to 'Pact for Future' at UN Dialogue

India reiterated its strong commitment to the Pact for the Future and its annexes, the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the Declaration on Future Generations, during the third interactive informal dialogue held to review the pact.
Describing the initiative as a vital step in the global community's collective efforts to address emerging and long-term challenges, India emphasised the importance of inclusive, forward-looking international cooperation.
The informal interactive dialogue aimed to provide a platform for member States to exchange ideas and share practices, looking ahead to 2028 in the implementation of the pact.

Jul 18, 2025

South Asia Achieves Highest-Ever Child Immunisation Coverage in 2024

South Asia achieved its highest-ever immunization coverage for children, with notable progress in India and Nepal, according to new data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF for 2024, in July 2025.
India reduced its number of zero-dose children — those who have not received a single vaccine — by 43%, from 1.6 million in 2023 to 0.9 million in 2024. Nepal achieved a 52% reduction, from 23,000 to 11,000, according to a statement by WHO.
Pakistan also recorded its highest-ever DTP3 (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) coverage at 87%. However, Afghanistan continued to struggle, with the lowest coverage in the region and a one percentage point decline since last year.
The progress marks a milestone in the region's efforts to protect every child from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Jul 17, 2025

Yuliia Svyrydenko Appointed as New Prime Minister of Ukraine

Ukraine's Economy Minister and the key negotiator in the mineral deal with the US Yuliia Svyrydenko, was appointed as its new Prime Minister. She replaced Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's longest-serving Prime Minister, who now took on the role of Defence Minister. This appointment marks the first leadership transition since the war began in 2022 and reflects Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's efforts to inject renewed energy into the country's war-time governance.

UK Lifts Ban on Pakistani Airlines

Britain lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, allowing them to apply to resume UK flights just as Islamabad steps up efforts to privatise its national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines.
The ban was imposed in 2020, days after Pakistan launched an investigation into the validity of pilot licences issued in the country following a PIA plane crash that killed 97 people.

Jul 15, 2025

EU Ready to Hit US with 21 Billion Euro Tariff List

The European Union has prepared a list of tariffs worth 21 billion euros ($24.52 billion) on U.S. goods if the two countries fail to reach a trade deal, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said.
President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the EU starting August 1, after weeks of negotiations with major U.S. trading partners failed to reach a comprehensive deal.
The European Union said that it would extend its suspension of countermeasures to U.S. tariffs until early August and continue to press for a negotiated settlement.

Jul 14, 2025

India First Country to Launch a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library

In a step towards global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India's pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems.
The WHO release follows India's proposal on the subject, leading to the development of WHO's first-ever roadmap for applying AI in traditional medicine.
India's efforts to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance and amplify the strengths of its Ayush systems reflect the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who seeks to position the country as a global leader in digital health innovation and the integration of traditional medicine.
India's initiatives to digitise traditional knowledge, such as the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), are praised as global models for the preservation and responsible use of indigenous medical heritage. Furthermore, AI-powered tools are being used for cataloguing and semantic analysis of ancient texts, enabling easier access to time-tested therapeutic knowledge.

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