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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - October 2017

Oct 2017

Dec 09, 2024

India Tops Global List for Mobile Malware Attacks

India has emerged as the global leader in mobile malware attacks, surpassing the United States and Canada. A recent Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 report revealed that India now accounts for 28% of global mobile malware attacks, up from third place last year.
This surge highlights the increasing vulnerability of Indian businesses and individuals, especially as cyber threats grow with the country's rapid digital transformation. Trojans and phishing attacks targeting the financial sector have seen a significant rise, making cybersecurity a critical need for Indian enterprises.

Opposition Wins Ghana Presidential Election

Ghana's Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat in election and congratulated the opposition candidate, former President John Mahama, on his victory.
The elections came amid the country's worst economic crisis in a generation, which saw the cost of basic goods shoot up, while young people struggled to get jobs and the country was unable to repay its debts.

India to Chair 68th Session of UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs

India has achieved a significant milestone by being named to chair the 68^th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), marking the first time the country has been chosen for this prestigious role. Ambassador Shambhu S Kumaran, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, officially assumed the chairmanship of this crucial forum.
The CND, a key policy-making body of the UN, focuses on addressing global drug-related issues and promoting international collaboration on drug control measures.

Dec 06, 2024

UN General Assembly Approves Three Resolutions on Global Security Proposed by Kazakhstan

The United Nations General Assembly approved three resolutions initiated by Kazakhstan, aimed at strengthening global security, disarmament, and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Kazakhstan, recognising the UN as an irreplaceable and universal international organisation, and adhering to a principled position on the topic of banning all types of weapons of mass destruction, reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and close cooperation with UN institutions. For the first time, three resolutions submitted by Kazakhstan to the UN First Committee were simultaneously brought to the General Assembly for consideration and were supported by the UN member states.
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution on Strengthening and Institutionalizing the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction. The resolution calls for a substantive consideration of the possibility of establishing the International Agency for Biological Security, in continuation of the initiative proposed by the Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. Fifteen countries, including all Central Asian states, supported the document as co-sponsors.

Dec 05, 2024

French Government Collapses in No-Confidence Vote

The French government collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote.
MPs voted overwhelmingly in support of the motion against him - just three months after he was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron.
Opposition parties had tabled the motion after the former Brexit negotiator controversially used special powers to force through his budget without a vote.
It marked the first time the country's government collapsed in a no-confidence vote since 1962.

Nepal, China Sign BRI Framework, Paves Way for Work on Projects

Nepal and China signed the execution framework for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Beijing, indicating that Nepal will soon decide on projects for implementation. The development came when Nepal PM K. P. Sharma Oli was on an official visit to China.
The framework agreement was signed by the acting foreign secretary and the vice chairman of China's National Development Reforms Commission, ending speculation triggered by the government's stance that it will accept only grants for projects under the BRI.

Dec 04, 2024

Namibia Elects First Female President in Disputed Poll

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, from the governing South West Africa People's Organisation (Swapo), was voted in as Namibia's first female President after disputed election.
The electoral commission said that she had won more than 57% of the votes cast, with her closest rival Panduleni Itula getting 26%.

Dec 03, 2024

Bhupender Yadav Delivers India's Statement during the Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience,...

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, delivered India's statement during the Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience, at CoP16 of UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Minister described the extraordinary journey of India in combating land degradation and desertification, which are aligned with the overall objectives of the UNCCD. He said, "Our journey represents a transformative narration of commitment, innovation and sustainable development. From global recognition of land degradation as a critical environmental challenge at CoP 5, to emphasizing community driven land restoration at CoP 10, and thereafter the recognition of land restoration as a critical climate change strategy at CoP 14, to the global commitment to restore degraded lands at CoP 15, we have all been equal partners in this journey."

Trump Names Billionaire Warren Stephens as US Envoy to UK

US President-elect Donald Trump appointed billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as the next United States ambassador to the United Kingdom, a prestigious role often reserved for close allies and major donors.
Stephens, a prominent Republican donor, contributed $2 million to a pro-Trump super PAC during the 2024 campaign. He is the chairman, president, and CEO of Stephens Inc., a financial services firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, which he inherited from his father.

Indian-Origin Kash Patel Announced Next Director of FBI

US President-elect Donald Trump announced Kash Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), succeeding Christopher Wray. Patel, a long-time Trump loyalist known for his confrontational stance against the "deep state" and criticism of federal agencies, brings a history of staunch support for Trump's policies.
Patel in 2018 served as an aide to Representative Devin Nunes who headed the House Intelligence Committee at the time.

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