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United States: The US Chamber of Commerce’s US-India Business Council, in collaboration with the US Department of Defense and India’s Ministry of Defense, organized the inaugural INDUS X Summit and a startup-focused defence exhibition titled “Catalyzing Indo-US Defense Innovation.” The event took place from June 20th to 21st 2023 at the US Chamber headquarters. The INDUS X Summit, a significant outcome of the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), conducted its industry track discussions earlier this year at the US Chamber. This summit and startup exhibition serve as crucial platforms to enhance defence co-development and co-production between the…

London, UK: International Boxing Association (IBA) has been expelled from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to its failure to implement necessary reforms in governance, finance, and ethical matters. In a virtual extraordinary IOC Session, 69 members voted in favour of the expulsion, with only one vote against it, while ten members abstained from voting. The IOC’s decision comes after its executive board, chaired by IOC President Mr. Thomas Bach, recommended the banishment two weeks prior. Although the IBA has been ousted, boxing will remain an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Games. During the online meeting, President Bach emphasized…

United Kingdom: A new study indicates that the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide is projected to more than double by 2050. The rise is attributed to the rapid escalation of obesity rates and the widening gap in health inequalities. According to new estimates published in The Lancet and The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journals, the current figure of 529 million adults with diabetes in 2021 is expected to surpass 1.3 billion by 2050. Alarmingly, no country is anticipated to witness a decline in its diabetes rate over the next three decades. Experts have expressed grave concern over the…

Canada: US Coast Guard has confirmed that 5 people onboard the Titan submersible which was missing since 18th June 2023 has been killed in a catastrophic implosion. The debris of the submersible was found on the Titanic wreck site while in search of the missing Titan. According to the statement, a Canadian ship deployed a robotic diving vehicle to uncover a debris field belonging to the submersible Titan, resting on the seabed approximately 1,600 feet (488 meters) away from the bow of the Titanic. This significant find occurred at a depth of 2 1/2 miles (4 KM) below the surface,…

United States: Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and US President Mr. Joe Biden were questioned directly about the alleged human rights violations that occurred under Mr. Modi’s leadership. In a short press conference at the White House, the two leaders emphasised the importance of a long-lasting partnership between their countries in the future. “The prime minister and I had a good discussion about democratic values. And it’s a common Democratic character of both our countries and our people: our diversity, our culture, our open, tolerant, robust debate,” Mr. Biden commented when asked to respond to criticism that the Biden…

United States: During Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States, a series of defense and technology collaborations between the two countries are expected to be announced, according to US officials. The collaborations will encompass various areas, including deepening defense and military ties, technology cooperation, and supply chain diversification. In a briefing with reporters, senior administration officials highlighted the significance and unprecedented nature of the deliverables. India, now the world’s most populous country and on track to become the third-largest economy, holds strategic importance for the United States in the coming decades. The bilateral partnership between…

Kosovo: The European Union (EU) has called for emergency talks between Serbia and Kosovo in an effort to quell escalating violence near their shared border. Concerned about the potential for renewed conflict, EU foreign policy chief Mr. Josep Borrell summoned Kosovo Prime Minister Mr. Albin Kurti and Serbian President Mr. Aleksandar Vucic to urgent meetings in Brussels. “We need immediate de-escalation and new elections in the north with the participation of Kosovo Serbs. This is paramount for the region and [the] EU,” Mr. Borrell posted on Twitter before the talks. Despite years of EU-led negotiations, Serbia and Kosovo have been…

Canada: A submersible measuring 22ft is believed to be trapped deep underwater with its exact location unknown, raising concerns for the five crew members on board. The vessel, referred to as the Titanic submersible, is facing a critical shortage of oxygen, leaving only a slim window of approximately 10 hours to locate and rescue the crew before it’s too late. A multinational search team has entered its fifth day of scouring the sea and skies above the century-old wreck of the Titanic in an effort to locate a tourist submersible that went missing with five people on board. The minivan-sized…

United States: The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of engaging in a long-term scheme to enrol consumers into its paid subscription program, Amazon Prime, without their consent and creating obstacles for them to cancel their subscriptions. The FTC, responsible for safeguarding consumer interests, filed the federal lawsuit in Seattle, where Amazon is headquartered. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon knowingly deceived millions of consumers by secretly initiating their enrollment in Amazon Prime through an internal project called “Iliad.” This legal action marks the first time the FTC has taken Amazon to…

United States: The United Nations’ envoy to Afghanistan and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Ms. Roza Otunbayeva, stated on 21st June 2023 that international recognition of the Taliban government would be “nearly impossible” as long as restrictions on women and girls persist in the country. Speaking before the UN Security Council, Ms. Otunbayeva emphasized that the Taliban’s actions contradicted the values upheld by the United Nations Charter, despite their request for recognition. In her discussions with the de facto authorities, Ms. Otunbayeva did not shy away from addressing the hurdles they have created for themselves through…