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Why in news? Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides paid a state visit to India from 20–23 May 2026. During the visit he met Prime Minister Narendra...
Why in news? The Government of India and the African Union decided to postpone the fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS), originally scheduled in ...
Why in news? During discussions on regional economic cooperation in May 2026, the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) was cited for its role in help...
Why in News? Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced that the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has formally initiated the process of admi...
Why in news? The International Criminal Court (ICC) has scheduled a confirmation‑of‑charges hearing for 19–21 May 2026 in the case against Khale...
Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled to Norway this week to attend the third India–Nordic summit. The summit brings together the lead...
Why in News? The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for setting global rules and st...
Why in news? India and Uzbekistan held the 17th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on 13 May 2026. The talks were co‑chaired by Indi...
Why in news? The Indian Ocean Rim Association has been in the spotlight as member states prepare for upcoming ministerial and dialogue meetings. India...
Why in news? International news reports have revealed that the United Arab Emirates secretly carried out airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure during t...
Why in news? India and Brazil have been exploring ways to expand their preferential trade agreement. This has renewed interest in MERCOSUR, the South ...
Why in news? Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted shipping routes through the Persian Gulf. To keep supplies flowing, Indian exporte...
