Category: International

Germany’s former foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock elected as the next president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with strong support, winning 167 votes out of 193 in a secret ballot.

On June 1, 2025, Ukraine’s SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) launched a highly coordinated long-range drone operation, codenamed “Spider’s Web”, targeting multiple Russian military airbases deep within Russian territory, including one in Irkutsk, Siberia — approximately 4,000–4,300 km from the frontlines. Key Elements of the Operation: Strategic Targets Hit:

On May 30, the world celebrated International Day of Potato, recognizing the crop’s versatility, cultural significance, and vital role in global food systems. The 2025 theme, “Shaping History, Feeding the Future,” highlights the potato’s historical roots and its evolving impact on agriculture and food security. In December 2023, the UN General Assembly designated May 30 as the International Day of Potato to raise awareness of its nutritional, economic, environmental, and Read More …

The Indian Army contingent departed for 17th edition of India- Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT. Key Highlights (Source: PIB)

On May 21, 2025, the U.S. military successfully test launched a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The unarmed missile traveled 4,200 miles (6,760 km), striking its designated target at the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site in the Kwajalein Atoll, part of the Marshall Islands. Purpose and Capabilities: Future of the Arsenal: Global ICBM Landscape: (Source: CNBC)

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s film ‘It Was Just an Accident’ has won Palme d’Or– the top honour at the 78th Cannes Film Festival held in France. Panahi, known for his bold criticism of the Iranian government, has faced multiple arrests over the years. The film is a tale of five ordinary Iranians confronting a man they believed tortured them in jail. Major Awards Category Winner Country Palme d’Or (Best Film) Read More …

The first State of the World’s Animal Health report was released by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on 23 May 2025. The report provides the first comprehensive review of animal disease trends, risks and challenges, from the uptake and availability of vaccines to the use of antibiotics in animals. Rising Animal Health Threats: Key Findings Increase in Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Outbreaks in Mammals Bird Flu (HPAI) Impact Read More …

India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the ongoing 67th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the APO, held from 20–22 May 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (PIB)

United Kingdom (UK) signed a deal on May 22 to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Key Details of the Deal: Historical Context: Reactions and Implications:

On May 20, 2025, Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) formally adopted the first-ever legally binding international Pandemic Agreement at the 78th World Health Assembly. This milestone follows over three years of negotiations initiated in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to create a safer, more equitable global health response system. Key Features: Five Primary Objectives: Next Steps: (Source: WH))

On May 20, US President Donald Trump stated he had shortlisted a design for a new missile defense shield called the Golden Dome. General Michael Guetlein of the US Space Force has been appointed to oversee the project. Concept and Inspiration Key Features of the Proposed Golden Dome Feature Description Space-based interceptors Satellites capable of launching countermeasures from space Orbital sensor grid Thousands of small satellites to detect and track Read More …