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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - January 2025

Jan 2025

Sep 08, 2025

Andrew Holness Wins Third Term as Jamaica's PM

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness won a rare third term in office after his Labour Party sailed to victory in Wednesday's election.
As per the Caribbean nation's electoral commission, the Labour Party won 34 seats, beating the opposition People's National Party (PNP), which secured 29 seats.
The PNP candidate, Mark Golding, conceded defeat.
Holness campaigned on a promise to lower the income tax rate from 25% to 15%, while Golding had said he would raise the income tax threshold.

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his decision to step down, bowing to mounting pressure within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to take responsibility for back-to-back electoral setbacks, thus bringing an end to his 11-month tenure.
Ishiba assumed office last October (2024) and was resisting the calls to resign for weeks now.
He had warned that his departure could leave Japan facing a political vacuum at a time when the nation grapples with big challenges – including US tariffs, rising prices, rice policy reforms and growing regional tensions.
His resignation was announced one day before the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was scheduled to decide on holding an early presidential election.

Sep 06, 2025

Nepal Bans 26 Unregistered Social Media Platforms

In a landmark digital policy move, the Government of Nepal has banned 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter).
The decision, announced by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung in September 2025, is aimed at enforcing digital accountability and ensuring regulatory compliance under Nepal's Directive for Regulation of Social Media Use, 2080.

Sep 05, 2025

Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul Elected PM by Parliament

Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul was elected Prime Minister after breezing through a parliamentary vote, trouncing the candidate of the Shinawatra family's once-dominant ruling party to end a week of chaos and political deadlock.
With the decisive backing of the opposition, Anutin easily passed the threshold of more than half of the lower house votes required to become premier, capping off days of drama and a scramble for power during which he outmanoeuvred the most successful political party in Thailand's history.

Sep 04, 2025

Senegal President Dissolves Parliament

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolved the opposition-dominated Parliament, paving the way for a snap legislative election six months after he was voted in on an anti-establishment platform. According to the country's Constitution, the new election needs to take place within the next 90 days. President Faye announced the move, asking voters to give his party a mandate to carry out the systemic transformation that he had promised.

Sep 03, 2025

India Named Partner Country for Gulfood 2026

India was selected as the Partner Country for "Gulfood 2026", marking a significant milestone that recognises the nation's growing influence in global food security and its position as a trusted international agri-food supplier.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) will formalise the partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dubai World Trade Centre, organisers of the renowned food and beverage trade exhibition.
The Partner Country designation represents a major advancement for India's participation in one of the world's most important food trade platforms.

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