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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - March 2018

Mar 2018

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.

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.

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