Category: International

Indonesian authorities have heightened the alert status for Mount Semeru following a series of strong eruptions on the country’s most densely populated island, Java. Key Points Source: AIR

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the end of Indonesia’s poliovirus type-2 (PV2) outbreak, marking a significant achievement in the country’s public health efforts. The declaration was made on November 19, 2025, after no poliovirus cases were detected in children or the environment since June 2024. Timeline of the Outbreak Vaccination Efforts to Contain Polio About Polio

Johannesburg: India, Australia, and Canada on November 23 announced a new trilateral platform — the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership — aimed at deepening cooperation in critical and emerging technologies. The announcement was made during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. Focus on Critical & Emerging Technologies The ACITI Partnership seeks to strengthen collaboration in key sectors such as: The initiative aims to harness the complementary technological and industrial capabilities Read More …

Johannesburg: Leaders at the G20 Summit in South Africa adopted a joint declaration by consensus on November 22, 2025, overcoming objections raised by the United States. The document reaffirmed core principles of international law, peaceful global cooperation, and commitments to sustainable development. Reaffirmation of Territorial Integrity and Peaceful Conduct The declaration stated that all States must refrain from the threat or use of force to acquire territory. It stressed respect Read More …

US President Donald Trump formally designated Saudi Arabia as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA), aiming to bolster security and defense cooperation with Riyadh. The announcement followed a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who pledged to raise Saudi investments in the US from USD 600 billion to USD 1 trillion. • What is MNNA Status? • Current MNNA Countries • Strategic Implications Source: DD News

The 7th National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) took place in New Delhi on 20th November. NSA Ajit Doval hosted his counterparts from Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. • Colombo Security Conclave Overview • Seychelles to Join as Full Member • Strategic Significance Source: DD News

On November 17, the United Nations Security Council adopted US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza. Russia and China abstained from the vote, choosing not to exercise their vetoes. • Key Features of the Plan • Palestinian Statehood Mentioned • Funding for Reconstruction • Global Context Source: IE

The 8th edition of the India–UK Joint Military Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25” began at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. The 14-day exercise is scheduled from 17 to 30 November 2025. Participation and Representation Focus on UN-Mandated Counter-Terror Operations Objective and Training Outcomes Flagship Engagement Since 2011

Union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar addressed the High-Level Segment of the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku on 17 November 2025. He articulated India’s vision for a sustainable, secure, and inclusive global digital future. Civilizational Ethos and Global Cooperation Showcasing India’s Digital Transformation WTDC: Global Forum for Digital Development

France has, for the first time, published images of its latest-generation nuclear-capable supersonic air-to-surface cruise missile, the Air-Sol Moyenne Portée–Renove (ASMPA-R). The release follows a recent test-firing of an unarmed ASMPA-R from a French Navy Dassault Rafale-M fighter jet. Successful Evaluation Test Operational Deployment About ASMPA-R Missile Source: Click Here

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A long-term drying trend in East Africa has reduced water levels in Lake Turkana, which in turn has triggered earthquakes and volcanic activity beneath the lake. Scientists warn that similar climate-driven hazards could threaten other major lakes and water bodies worldwide as rainfall and drought patterns shift. Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-23264-9

First Confirmed Outbreak: Ethiopia has reported its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease, with nine laboratory-confirmed cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Source: DD