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Egypt on 1st November officially inaugurated the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a landmark cultural project two decades in the making. Key Highlights: Source: TH

The Economic Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) met in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, from October 31 to November 1, 2025. Key Developments and U.S. Role Future Hosting and Participation About APEC

The annual meeting of the Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) was chaired by Union Health Secretary, Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava, on 31 October 2025 in New Delhi. May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India, co-chaired the meeting. The meeting focused on: About NIPI Current Phase and Achievements Source: PIB

On 1 November 2025, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India sees its defence cooperation with ASEAN and Plus countries as a contribution to regional peace, stability, and capacity-building. Commitment to Dialogue and Practical Cooperation About ADMM-Plus Key Initiatives and Future Plans Source: DD

Russia has successfully tested its new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone, Poseidon, with President Vladimir Putin declaring the weapon “impossible to intercept.” Key Highlights: Source: AIR

The 20th East Asia Summit (EAS), held in Kuala Lumpur, adopted the Kuala Lumpur Declaration, reaffirming the member nations’ collective commitment to regional peace, stability, and prosperity. Key Highlights: Source: AIR

Lucknow has been added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for its rich and diverse culinary heritage. The recognition was announced at the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Key Highlights: Sources: AIR & UNESCO

Kuala Lumpur, October 31, 2025 – India and the United States have signed a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new phase in their strategic and defence cooperation. The pact was exchanged between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the ASEAN–India Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting held in Kuala Lumpur. Key Highlights of the Agreement Strategic Context Diplomatic Context

Archaeologists in Kuwait have discovered a 4,000-year-old temple dating back to the Dilmun civilization on Failaka Island, marking one of the most significant archaeological finds in the country in recent decades. Key Discovery About the Site – Failaka Island Significance of the Discovery

The Indian military has concluded its presence at the Ayni airbase in Tajikistan, following the lapse of a bilateral agreement with the Tajik government. Background Strategic Role of Ayni Airbase Significance Source: HT

The World Inequality Lab has released the Climate Inequality Report 2025, revealing that wealthy individuals are major drivers of the climate crisis, with their wealth having a bigger impact on emissions than their personal consumption. Key Findings Policy Recommendations Source: IE

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has helped seven countries secure $5.8 million in financing from the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) to integrate biodiversity into agrifood systems and support action under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). About the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) Link to FAO’s Four Betters The fund aligns with FAO’s Four Betters framework—better production, better nutrition, better environment, and better life—by promoting sustainable, Read More …

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has identified the “Four Betters” as a guiding principle for its work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly: The framework also supports the broader 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, emphasizing integrated progress across multiple goals. 🔹 The Four Betters 🔹 Key Principles Source: FAO

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on 30 October 2025 that India has received a six-month waiver from U.S. sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port. Key Highlights About the Chabahar Port Project Significance for India