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Nineteen countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS group, according to a statement by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro made the announcement during a virtual meeting with the leaders of the BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa–on April 20. The meeting marked the 15th anniversary of the group’s formation. Inception The BRICS group was initially formed in 2006 with the goal of strengthening cooperation between the five member countries and promoting economic growth. Over the years, the group has expanded its focus to include issues such as climate change, energy, and technology. Expansion program During…

22nd President Former judge and independence activist Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu was unanimously elected as Bangladesh’s 22nd president. The Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh released a gazette announcing the selection of the next president. According to the Chief Election Commission of the nation, Chuppu, 74, will succeed President Mohammad Abdul Hamid. Election commission Bangladesh Any parliamentarian may submit a nomination document with a suggestion for a qualified candidate in accordance with the presidential election laws. A second lawmaker will sign behind him or her as the proposal’s backer. Additionally, the nominee must sign a declaration indicating that they have their permission in…

After a Japanese ship was torpedoed off the coast of the Philippines in 1942, it was carrying Allied prisoners of war and caused Australia’s biggest maritime warfare loss, with a total of 1,080 people lost. A team of explorers just declared they have discovered the sunken Japanese ship. Disappearance Of Warship Following the surrender of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, the Montevideo Maru was carrying both prisoners and civilians. The ship was undeclared as transporting prisoners of war, and on July 1, 1942, the American submarine Sturgeon, which had been pursuing it during the night, launched four torpedoes that found…

Extended armed civil war between opposing groups of Sudan’s military government has killed over 185 civilians. Clashes started on April 15, 2024, mostly in the Darfur area and the nation’s capital city of Khartoum. Power Struggle An apparent power struggle between the two major factions of Sudan’s military dictatorship led to the outbreak of the violence. The paramilitaries of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a group of militia, support the former warlord Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, while the Sudanese military forces tend to back Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the de facto ruler of the nation. The…

19th April, 2024 proceeding The second day hearing began with the Central government urging the bench of judges to consider the viewpoints of the state since marriage falls in a concurrent list. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta put forth the document stating that Union Of India has written to all the states that their views will be heard. Swiss Ribbons Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India The senior advocate, Mr. Rohatgi, argued that even though the subject matter of the law falls under the concurrent list, the states need not be joined as parties to the case. He cited a previous…

The (G7) is a group of seven leading industrialized nations, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States met digitally on April 12, 2024, to discuss a number of urgent global challenges. The summit’s theme, “Building Back Better for a Sustainable Future,” put an emphasis on combating climate change, boosting the economy, and ensuring international security. G7 meetings are typically held annually and are attended by the leaders of the member countries. These meetings provide an opportunity for leaders to discuss a wide range of issues, including economic growth, trade, climate change, global security, and…

A Chinese citizen working at Dasu hydropower project in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was allegedly arrested for blasphemy amid Ramadan. The employee of China Gezhouba Group, a construction company currently working in Pakistan, commented on the slow pace of work during the holy month of Ramadan.  Chinese employee The individual, who is an engineer employed by China Gezhouba Group Company, got into a confrontation with local employees about the length of the prayer breaks and the slow pace of business during Ramadan. Numerous enraged Pakistani laborers reportedly arrived at a Chinese labor camp with the apparent intention of assaulting the…