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Time magazine selected “Architects of AI” as its Person of the Year for 2025, recognizing the profound societal impact of artificial intelligence. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, X owner Elon Musk, and AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li appear on one of the two covers. The choice highlights AI’s transformation across media, politics, and the workforce in exciting yet sometimes alarming ways. AI’s Dominant Influence in 2025 The magazine described Read More …
The United Nations cultural agency UNESCO has recognised Italy’s national cuisine as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”, granting global recognition to a culinary tradition passed down through generations. Italy hopes the accolade will further boost cultural tourism and appreciation of its food heritage. Decision at ICH Session in Delhi The recognition was announced during the 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Read More …
Nnena Kalu has been awarded the 2025 Turner Prize. She becomes the first artist with a learning disability to receive this prestigious recognition. Awarded Work Path to Nomination About the Turner Prize
The Trump administration released its National Security Strategy (NSS) on December 5, outlining an assertive, “America First” vision. The strategy emphasises restoring U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere, reshaping global military deployments, and recalibrating great-power competition. Reassertion of the Monroe Doctrine Monroe Doctrine Background The NSS explicitly states that the U.S. will reassert and enforce the Monroe Doctrine, a foreign-policy principle articulated in 1823 by President James Monroe.It originally had Read More …
Thailand’s army announced on 8 December that it carried out airstrikes on “military targets in several areas” of Cambodia. The move came in retaliation for the alleged killing of at least two Thai soldiers in what Thailand claims were Cambodian attacks along the border. Cambodia Denies Firing First Recent Skirmishes Added to Tensions Locations of the Military Clashes Clashes occurred along the border between: A Border Dispute Rooted in Colonial Read More …
The 3rd edition of the India–Nepal Cultural Festival began on 8 December in Lumbini, Nepal. It is jointly organised by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Lumbini Buddhist University. Lumbini: A Shared Civilisational Heritage Symposium to Honour Shared Buddhist Heritage Historical Diplomacy: Emperor Ashoka’s Pilgrimage UNESCO’s Account of Buddha’s Birthplace Key Structures in the Lumbini Heritage Complex The archaeological conservation area includes: Read More …
India is hosting the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) for the first time. The event is being held at the Red Fort, New Delhi, from 8–13 December. Address by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Understanding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Event Organized by Ministry of Culture India’s Inscribed UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Elements To date, 15 Indian elements have been inscribed on Read More …
A failed coup unfolded in Benin on 7 December, led by army officer Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri. The rebel soldiers, calling themselves the Committee for Refoundation, seized the national television station. They announced the removal of President Patrice Talon, dissolution of the government, and suspension of all state institutions. Coup Quickly Suppressed ECOWAS Steps In Situation in Cotonou Benin’s Political Background Surge of Coups in West Africa Countries experiencing coups Read More …
The 10th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI has commenced at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The exercise, scheduled from 3 to 12 December 2025, aims to enhance mutual cooperation, interoperability and understanding between the elite Special Forces of both nations. Troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) are representing India, while the Indonesian Special Forces personnel form the visiting contingent. Read More …
Africa is experiencing a profound geological transformation that could eventually divide the continent into two separate landmasses, according to new scientific findings. Fresh magnetic data has offered researchers a clearer view of the tectonic forces at work beneath Africa, revealing evidence of a slow, continuous split that may, over millions of years, form a brand-new ocean. The separation is advancing from northeast to south in a motion scientists liken to Read More …
US President Donald Trump on Thursday became the first-ever recipient of FIFA’s newly instituted “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World,” an honour presented during the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in Washington, DC. The global football governing body had announced the creation of the award in November to recognise individuals who have undertaken “exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace” and contributed to uniting people across Read More …
The 5th edition of the joint military exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 began on 5 December 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. The exercise will be conducted from 5 to 18 December 2025. Participating Contingents Aim of the Exercise Scope and Major Activities Focus on Interoperability and Safety Source: PIB
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on December 4 for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Broad Spectrum of Agreements Signed India and Russia signed a series of agreements covering migration, health, maritime cooperation, education, customs, and cultural ties to strengthen their long-standing partnership. 1. Migration and Mobility 2. Health and Food Safety 3. Maritime & Polar Waters Cooperation 4. Key Announcements Read More …
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent arrived back in India on 2 December, following the conclusion of the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda 2025, a major bilateral air exercise with France. ● Exercise Conducted in France Exercise Garuda 2025 was held in France and formally concluded on 27 November. The bilateral engagement involved the IAF and the French Air and Space Force, strengthening operational cooperation and interoperability. ● IAF Deploys Read More …
The 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit concluded at Sakhir Palace in Manama (Bahrain), bringing together leaders of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE amid rising regional tensions.