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Jan 2025

Sep 15, 2025

India Backs UNGA Resolution on Palestine Two-State Solution

In a significant diplomatic development, India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution endorsing the "New York Declaration" on the peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue through the two-state solution.
The resolution was passed in September 2025, with 142 countries supporting, 10 opposing, and 12 abstaining.
This vote reaffirms India's long-standing position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, supporting the creation of a sovereign, independent, and viable State of Palestine, coexisting peacefully with a secure State of Israel within recognized borders.

Nepal to Get First Woman Prime Minister as Sushila Karki as Interim Leader

In a historic political shift, Sushila Karki, Nepal's first female Chief Justice, became the country's first woman Prime Minister after being chosen as the interim leader by Gen-Z protest groups.
The decision followed a youth-led uprising that forced the resignation of former PM KP Sharma Oli and dismantled Nepal's entrenched political order.
Karki, 73, was sworn in September 2025, following an agreement between President Ran Chandra Paudel, the Nepali Army leadership, and Gen-Z representatives.

Sep 14, 2025

Albania Appoints World's First AI-Generated Minister to Fight Corruption

Albania appointed the world's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated government minister with a goal to make the nation corruption free. Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the digital minister to his cabinet.
The digital assistant named 'Diella meaning 'Sun' and has been asking people how to navigate government services online since January. Diella got responsibility of taking all decisions related to the public tenders, making them 100 per cent corruption-free.

Sep 11, 2025

Norway PM Jonas Gahr Stoere Secured 2nd Term

In a closely watched parliamentary election held In September 2025, Norway's Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, secured a second consecutive term in power, winning 87 out of 169 seats—just above the majority threshold of 85.
The win comes amid growing economic anxiety over rising living costs, ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and debates about Norway's oil industry and wealth fund investments.

Sep 10, 2025

Nepal PM Oli Resigns Amid Widespread Protests

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned amid widespread violent protests across the country. Oli's resignation came after hundreds of demonstrators entered his office shouting anti-government slogans. The protestors set the Nepalese Prime Minister's private residence in Balkot on fire, demanding accountability for the deaths during the protests against the government's ban on social media sites.

Emmanuel Macron Taps Loyalist Lecornu as New Prime Minister

In September 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the country's new Prime Minister, replacing François Bayrou after his government collapsed over a failed budget. The decision underscores Macron's resolve to maintain his pro-business agenda, even at the cost of further polarizing France's already fragile political landscape.
Sébastien Lecornu, 39, has long been a key figure in Macron's political inner circle. Formerly the Minister of Defense, Lecornu has held various high-level positions since Macron's first term began in 2017.
He started his political career in conservative circles, working with former President Nicolas Sarkozy, before aligning with Macron's centrist movement.
His consistent loyalty and strategic experience made him a natural choice for Macron, who is seeking to stabilize a minority government and protect his economic reform legacy.

Sep 09, 2025

France in Fresh Political Crisis after MPs oust Prime Minister

France plunged into a new political crisis with the defeat of Prime Minister François Bayrou at a confidence vote in the National Assembly.
The defeat – by 364 votes to 194 – means that Bayrou will present his government's resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who must now decide how to replace him.
The options include naming a new Prime Minister from the centre-right; pivoting to the left and finding a name compatible with the Socialist Party; and dissolving parliament so new elections are held.

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Leads Indian Delegation at the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, UAE

Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, is leading a delegation to the 28th Universal Postal Congress in Dubai, UAE. A key highlight of India's participation is the anticipated launch of the groundbreaking UPI-UPU Integration project.
More than 2,000 delegates from 192 member countries are charting the future of global postal services. The quadrennial gathering, hosted in the UAE for the first time, run until September 19 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

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