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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - October 2021

Oct 2021

Nov 22, 2025

US Designates Saudi Arabia Major Non-NATO Ally

United States formally designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), marking a historic upgrade in bilateral relations. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to Washington, D.C., where the two nations finalised a comprehensive strategic cooperation deal covering defence, artificial intelligence (AI), civil nuclear energy, and critical minerals. This move grants Saudi Arabia access to advanced military and economic privileges under US law, without extending the mutual defence commitment that comes with full NATO membership.

Nov 19, 2025

Cambodia Backs Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative at COP30

Cambodia formally joined the growing coalition of countries calling for a global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, marking a key moment at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. The move strengthens international pressure to include a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap in the summit's final text.
During a high-level meeting, Cambodia declared its support for the proposed treaty, bringing the number of formal supporters to eighteen. Several other nations remain observers. Cambodia emphasised that developing countries will require technology transfer, climate finance and capacity-building support to carry out a fair energy transition.

Keerthy Suresh Becomes UNICEF India's Celebrity Advocate for Child Rights

In a significant step toward promoting child rights and mental health, acclaimed actor Keerthy Suresh was appointed as UNICEF India's Celebrity Advocate. With a reputation for powerful performances in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema, Keerthy joined the global movement for children's welfare, lending her voice and influence to amplify issues that affect India's young population.
As UNICEF India's advocate, Keerthy Suresh will focus on children's mental health, emotional well-being, and the broader spectrum of child rights. Her role includes raising awareness and inspiring action to ensure that every child—regardless of background, gender, or ability—has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, supportive environment.

India Re-Elected to Codex Executive Committee

At the 48^th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission in Rome, Italy, India reaffirmed its leadership in global food safety and trade governance by being unanimously re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC) for the Asia region. This re-election secures India's position in the global food standard-setting process until 2027 and highlights its growing influence in international health and trade policy.
India's re-election as Member Asia to the Codex Executive Committee was a unanimous decision by the global membership, marking a significant endorsement of its collaborative and technical leadership. This enables India to represent Asian interests in future food standard discussions and ensure balanced participation in Codex's decision-making process.

Nov 18, 2025

Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to Death

The political landscape of Bangladesh was shaken by a historic verdict delivered by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ousted after a massive student uprising that led to the fall of her government, was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. The trial, conducted in Hasina's absence, drew criticism and allegations of political vendetta.
The ICT announced the death sentence after months of proceedings. The charges centred around alleged crimes against humanity committed during the unrest preceding her ouster.

Nov 17, 2025

DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Framework for Peace in Qatar

The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels signed a new peace framework, intended to end the conflict that devastated eastern Congo.
The DRC government said that the new framework aims to create, in the shortest time possible, the conditions for a real and measurable change for the people.

Nov 16, 2025

Fortune World's Best Workplaces 2025

Sixteen of the 25 companies recognised in the Fortune World's Best Workplaces 2025 list have operations in India. The list compiled by Great Place To Work, the research partner of Fortune, is based on more than 9 million survey responses representing the experiences of over 25 million workers around the globe.
The list highlights large organisations with more than 5,000 employees that demonstrated consistency in employee trust, workplace fairness, and collaboration across multiple countries. Companies needed to appear on at least five regional Best Workplaces lists to qualify.
This year's (2025) recognised organisations include multinationals from hospitality, technology, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.

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