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Jan 2025

Oct 07, 2025

French PM Lecornu Quits after 26 Days

France is facing further political chaos after the country's latest Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned after just 26 days in the role.
Hours after quitting, Lecornu accepted a request from French President Emmanuel Macron to work on a plan for the stability for the country.
Lecornu's shock resignation came the day after he unveiled his cabinet, and made him the third French PM to leave office since last December (2024).

The 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York

Lok Sabha MP P.P. Chaudhary is leading the first of two non-official delegations of Indian MPs to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Two groups of 15 Members of Parliament each will travel to New York in October. The first group, headed by Chaudhary, is visiting from October 8 to 14, while the second batch of MPs will go later this month.
The initiative marks a revival of India's parliamentary participation at the UNGA, nearly two decades after the practice was discontinued in 2004. The delegation underlines India's renewed commitment to parliamentary diplomacy, ensuring that legislators once again have a role in global conversations at the UN - the world's premier multilateral forum.
The Non-Official Delegation gives MPs a platform to attend UN sessions, engage with India's Permanent Mission in New York, and showcase India's democratic ethos on the international stage.

Poland's Link with Strategic NATO Fuel Pipeline to cost $5.5 billion

Poland will join NATO's fuel pipeline network in 2025, marking a major step in its military infrastructure. This move comes amid growing tensions on NATO's eastern border and ongoing security concerns in the region. Poland's integration into the alliance's pipeline system will enhance fuel supply security for its forces and those of NATO near Russia and Belarus.
NATO operates a 10,000-kilometre network of pipelines across Europe. These pipelines supply fuel and lubricants for military vehicles and aircraft. The system was created during the Cold War when Poland was part of the Warsaw Pact. Consequently, NATO's fuel pipelines did not extend to Polish bases near the eastern frontier.

Oct 06, 2025

Singapore Renames Island as 'Zubeen Garg Island' in Tribute to Legendary Assamese Singer

In a heartfelt tribute to the late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, Singapore renamed the island where he tragically passed away as 'Zubeen Garg Island' on Google Maps. The singer, composer, and actor — renowned for his contributions to Assamese and Bollywood music — died at the age of 52 following a scuba diving accident. This gesture reflects the profound impact Garg left not just in India but across the world.

Andrej Babis Wins Czech Parliamentary Election

Billionaire businessman Andrej Babis won parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic, although his populist ANO party fell short of an overall majority.
ANO received just under 35% of the vote, earning them 80 seats in the 200-seat lower house – up from 72 seats four years ago.
Babis – who served as Prime Minister from 2017 to 2021 – is expected to be invited to lead talks on forming a new coalition.
"This is a historic success," Andrej Babis announced to cheering supporters at the ANO headquarters in the suburbs of Prague.

Sep 30, 2025

India, Bhutan Approves First Rail Links Projects

India unveiled, in September 2025, its plan to build two cross-border train links with Bhutan at a cost of over Rs 4,000 crore, in first such railway connectivity projects with the Himalayan nation to boost trade and economic engagement.
The details on the new rail projects linking the Bhutanese cities of Gelephu and Samtse with Kokrajhar in Assam and Banarhat in West Bengal respectively was made public by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Under the two projects, 89 kms of railway lines will be laid and work is expected to be completed in the next four years.

Sep 29, 2025

Sri Lanka Hosts First-Ever AI Expo and Conference, Paving Path for Digital Future

Sri Lanka witnessed its first-ever AI Expo and Conference in September 2025, marking a milestone in the island nation's digital transformation. Organised by the Ministry of Digital Economy, the event was a bold step towards Sri Lanka's efforts towards a digitally integrated economy. At the inauguration, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya underlined the importance of balancing progress with caution. She said scepticism should not be viewed as resistance but as a safeguard to ensure technology remains in the service of humanity.
The expo expected to accelerate AI adoption across industries and strengthen Sri Lanka's role in the global digital economy. It is noteworthy that Sri Lanka's government has set an ambitious goal of expanding the digital economy from about US$3.5 billion in 2025 to US$15 billion by 2030. Artificial intelligence expected to drive up to 12 percent of this growth, making it central to the nation's economic vision.

Sep 28, 2025

UAE Unveils First Sovereign Mobility Cloud for Autonomous Transport

The UAE unveiled its first Sovereign Mobility Cloud at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, marking a major step in the country's autonomous mobility strategy. Enabled by Core42's Sovereign Public Cloud and powered by Microsoft Azure, the platform establishes a secure digital infrastructure for next-generation transportation.
The Sovereign Mobility Cloud is designed to accelerate autonomous mobility while ensuring all data is hosted within the UAE and governed under national regulations. It will support high-definition mapping, telematics, fleet operations, traffic management, and digital twins, creating a trusted environment for collaboration among government, industry, and research institutions.
The initiative will also enable live traffic management, fleet tracking, and integration of autonomous vehicles, while providing regulatory sandboxes and test hubs to advance innovation. Microsoft and Core42 will supply the sovereign-enabled cloud foundation and technical expertise, while Space42 will lead deployment through pilots and commercial rollouts.

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