Cameroon’s Constitutional Council declared President Paul Biya, aged 92, as the winner of the October 12 national election, extending his rule until 2032. Key Highlights About Paul Biya
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Paul Biya, World’s Oldest President, Wins Cameroon Election Again
47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits Concluded in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 25–28 October 2025. About the ASEAN Summit Significance of the 47th Summit
Sixty-five nations sign first UN treaty to fight cybercrime
On 25 October, 65 countries signed a landmark United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi, Vietnam — hailed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as a historic step toward a safer digital world. Key Points: Source: UN
PM Modi addresses the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually on 26 October, hosted by Malaysia. Source: PIB
Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered ‘Burevestnik’ Cruise Missile
On 26 October, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful test of the nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered cruise missile named Burevestnik. Key Highlights: Source: TH
Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria Claims 172 Lives in 2025
In Nigeria, the death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak has risen to 172 since the beginning of this year. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said that 924 confirmed cases out of 8,041 suspected cases were reported from January to October this year. About Lassa Fever: Symptoms and Severity: Significance:Lassa fever remains a public health challenge in Nigeria due to high rodent population, environmental sanitation issues, Read More …
South Korea to Deploy Hyunmoo-5 Amid Rising Tensions with North Korea
South Korea announced plans to deploy its most powerful ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5, by the end of 2025, in response to growing security threats from nuclear-armed North Korea. Key Highlights:
Saudi Arabia Abolishes Kafala System
In June 2025, Saudi Arabia officially abolished the decades-old Kafala (sponsorship) system, a move set to transform the rights of over 10 million migrant workers, including 2.5 million Indians. Key Highlights: Source: HT
India Makes Debut in NATO’s Exercise Ocean Sky 2025
The Spanish Air Force hosted Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 at Gando Air Base in the Canary Islands, featuring participation from NATO members including the US, Germany, Greece, and Portugal. Key Highlights:
East Timor Becomes 11th Member of ASEAN
East Timor (Timor-Leste) officially became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on 26 October 2025, marking a historic milestone nearly five decades after the idea was first envisioned. Key Highlights Source Click Here
India Re-Elected Vice-Chair of Asia-Pacific Bureau at COP10 of International Convention against Doping in Sport
India has been re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from October 20–22 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. The session coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Convention. Key Highlights:
UN Warns of Imminent Risk of Death for Thousands of Children in Sudan’s al-Fashir
According to United Nations agencies, thousands of children are at imminent risk of death as malnutrition rates surge in the besieged city of al-Fashir in Sudan’s Darfur region. More than 250,000 civilians — nearly half of them children — have been cut off from food and healthcare amid a 16-month-long standoff, the agencies reported. Key Highlights:
Chaman border crossing
The Chaman border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been partially reopened following a ceasefire between the two countries, ending several days of violent clashes that claimed multiple lives on both sides. Key Highlights:
India Upgrades Technical Mission in Kabul to Full Embassy
Days after the visit of Taliban administration’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, India has upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to an embassy, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced, stating that the change takes effect “with immediate effect.” Key Highlights: Source click here:
Justice Prathiba M. Singh Appointed Chairperson of WIPO’s Advisory Board of Judges
Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court has been appointed as the Chairperson of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Advisory Board of Judges for the 2025–2027 term. In this role, she will lead a global panel of judges and provide strategic direction to WIPO’s work with judiciaries in the field of Intellectual Property (IP). Key Highlights: (Source: TH)