Author: Paipuri.Rachita

The citizens of France took to the streets after the French President, Emmanuel Macron, passed a bill regarding the retirement age. The bill was passed after the French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, invoked article 49:3 which allows the government to decide without a vote in the assembly. This was met with outrage from the opposition who were set to vote on the bill a few minutes later. The left-wing legislators were seen chanting the National Anthem of France and banging the tables. While the far-right opposition has declared that they will file a no-confidence motion against the ruling government. Thousands…

After a wait of more than two years, Eric Garcetti has been voted as the US ambassador to India, by the US senate 52-42. The last US ambassador to India was Kenneth Juster who left the office in January 2021. Even though Garcetti was nominated by US President Biden back in July 2021, his nomination lapsed in early of 2024 as there were hiccups in the process. Garcetti was being accused for disregarding claims of sexual harassment and assault made against a former top staffer. The appointment comes at a very crucial and necessary time as India hosts the G20…

Selenophiles gear up for a visual treat as they will soon get to witness the moon in one of its most radiant state- the worm moon, on March 7th,2023. Regarded as the final full moon of the winter season, it is called so as it occurs at the same time earthworms begun to appear on the soil again which is an indication of the arrival of Spring. The name “worm” relates to a different kind of worms and beetle larvae, which emerge from the thawing bark of trees and other winter hiding places at this time, in accordance with Captain…

Imran Khan, a former prime minister of Pakistan escaped an arrest warrant, yet again. The Islamabad Police had arrived on Sunday at his Lahore residence determined to make an arrest as he had evaded indictment hearings in an Islamabad session three times already. The PTI leader is being called in the court for the Toshkhana case. The Pakistan Democratic Moment brought the case against Imran Khan in August 2022 because he failed to disclose the specifics of the Toshakhana presents in his yearly asset report to the Election Commission of Pakistan. The number of police at his residence were exceeded…

Along with the Summer season, there seems to be a season of flu that is on the go. The flu season that is usually prevalent in the monsoon and winter months in India, has made an appearance in the Summer as well this year. From the past many weeks, citizens of India at different parts of the country have been down with persevering cough and fever. Though the high temperature is going down after three days, the cough is lingering for weeks. Influenza A subtype H3N2 virus is responsible for this sudden flu all over the country. This particular subtype…

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and USA President Joe Biden discussed the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war in an intimate meeting. Seated in the Oval Office in Washington, the President and Chancellor are NATO allies who vowed to aid Ukraine until the end of the war. It is expected that they also spoke about the possibility of China sending support to Russia as that would be a game changer and a huge blow to Ukraine. China has accused the USA of spreading lies while the USA has stated that it will impose Sanctions on China if they send aid to Russia. Mr. Scholz…

G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting is being held from March 1st – March 2nd in New Delhi. A total of 40 countries and international organizations are attending this meeting which is a mix of member and non-member countries. The spotlight is on Narendra Modi and Jaishankar, the Prime Minister and Minister of External Affairs of India respectively. A crucial point to note here is that the summit is being conducted while the Russo-Ukrainian War is still ongoing.   PM Modi started the day by acknowledging that there is a threat to Multilateralism at present. Yet he believes every party can strive…

Biden pulled a bombshell like never before as he paid a visit to Ukraine on February 20, 2024. This was his first visit to Ukraine since the beginning of his presidency tenure and it was planned with utmost confidentiality. Air Force Boeing 757, a flight smaller than the regular flight taken by the President on his international trips was flown for the historic occasion. The shade of every window was pulled down as an additional security measure. He also chose to reach Kyiv by a 10-hr train journey from Poland. USA’s aid to Ukraine persists- Biden’s presence in Kyiv…

North Korea finds itself in news again for its launch of missiles. In the wee hours of Monday, two ballistic missiles launched in the waters of the east coast of the Korean Peninsula. North Korea was quick to acknowledge and made no efforts to make it seem a miscalculation as Kim Yo Jong stated the regularity of the Pacific Ocean being used as their shooting range largely depends on the U.S. military’s actions. This launch comes just three days after an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) had been set into motion on Saturday. Nuclear tabletop drills are going to be held…

Syria, still in shambles caused by an earthquake that shook the country two weeks ago, was struck by Israel just as the day began on Sunday. Damascus, the capital of Syria, was the target of their attack. Five people have died in the area of Kafr sousa, which is of high security and is always being watched as many senior officials and security agencies reside there. Several others have been injured and it is feared the death toll will increase in the coming hours. Even though it is being termed as the deadliest attack on the Syrian’s center of administration,…