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1.India, S. Korea to deepen ties; Seoul may join Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative: New Delhi and Seoul are in discussions to deepen their bilateral partnership by strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. South Korea is considering joining the India-led Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), which aims to restore maritime stability and strengthen international governance in this strategically vital region. The IPOI was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2019 East Asia summit in Bangkok. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-s-korea-to-deepen-ties-seoul-may-join-indo-pacific-oceans-initiative-11703148195614.html 2.French President Macron expected to be Republic Day chief guest: French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to be chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, making him the fifth French leader to be accorded the honour, people familiar with the development said on Friday. The development comes after the US was unable to accept India’s invi...

1.We deepened our partnership with India through Quad': U.S. Secretary of State Blinken:The U.S. has deepened its partnership with India in 2023 and elevated cooperation with it through the Quad along with Japan and Australia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.Mr. Blinken's remarks came at his end-of-year press availability at the State Department in Washington on Wednesday. 2.Was the COP28 climate summit a milestone or a mirage?: The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) – an annual convening of countries signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – happened in Dubai this year, with high expectations that countries would take concrete steps to address the climate crisis.The negotiations encompassed mitigation efforts, adaptation strategies, financing mechanisms, and the role of developed versus developing nations in climate action. The summit ended with progress on certain fronts but lingering challenges on others....

 1.Foreigners with H-1B visas including Indians don't need to leave the US for visa renewal - here's why: The US State Department has approved the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) review of a pilot program that will enable 20,000 holders of H-1B visas to renew their visas without having to leave the nation, Hindustan Times reported.The pilot has passed the last regulatory hurdle before publication after receiving the OIRA green light. It will begin in January with 20,000 foreign workers as its initial target.  https://www.livemint.com/news/world/foreigners-with-h-1b-visas-including-indians-dont-need-to-leave-the-us-for-visa-renewal-heres-why-11702953873383.html 2.Earthquake in China | Death toll at 116 in Gansu and Qinghai provinces: An overnight earthquake killed at least 116 people in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China, the country’s state media reported Tuesday.Search and rescue operations were underway in Gansu and neighborin...

  1.India declares state mourning on death of Kuwait’s Amir:The Indian government on Sunday conveyed its deepest condolences to Kuwait on the death of its Amir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and declared state mourning across the country on December 17 as a mark of respect. Sheikh Nawaf died on Saturday at the age of 86, according to the royal court, just a little more than three years after assuming power in the West Asian country. The cause of his death was not immediately disclosed. The Amir was admitted to hospital in November due to an emergency health problem. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-declares-state-mourning-on-death-of-kuwait-s-amir-101702835834562.html 2.Google Doodle celebrates Qatar National Day 2023. Check history and significance:In a vibrant display of cultural appreciation, Google has adorned its homepage with a special doodle to celebrate Qatar National Day, commemorating the historical significance of December 18th, 2023. The doodle...

  1.Joe Biden’s stark warning to Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel will lose global support due to ‘indiscriminate bombing’ in Gaza:US President Joe Biden has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's military strategy in Gaza. Biden's comments emphasised the risk of losing global support due to Israel’s “indiscriminate bombing".Biden highlighted the initial global backing for Israel following the Hamas attacks on October 7, which killed 1,200 people in Israel. But, opinions are apparently shifting. https://www.livemint.com/news/world/joe-biden-s-stark-warning-to-benjamin-netanyahu-israel-will-lose-global-support-due-to-indiscriminate-bombing-in-gaza-11702430008264.html 2.Singapore government implements preventive norms for travellers amid Covid scare: On account of the rapid spread of respiratory infections such as Covid-19, governments in Southeast Asia have decided to bring back strategies to control it. People are urged to wear masks at the airport again....

1.After Supreme Court Order, China Reiterates Position on Kashmir:A day after the Supreme Court of India validated the dilution of Jammu and Kashmir’s constitutional autonomy, China reiterated its position that the issue had to be resolved as per UN Security Council resolutions and that there has to be a dialogue between the “parties concerned”. On Monday, the Supreme Court upheld the Indian government’s 2019 decision to ‘read down’ Article 370 of the constitution which removed Jammu and Kashmir’s autonomy. The Indian government had also bifurcated the state and turned the two new entities into union territories. https://thewire.in/world/after-supreme-court-order-china-reiterates-position-on-kashmir 2.India at UNGA votes in favour of resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza:India voted in favour of the ceasefire resolution in the UNGA's emergency session on the Middle East on Tuesday (local time).As many as 153 nations, including India, voted in favour of the resolution, wh...

  1.US climate envoy says COP28 'last' chance to keep 1.5C target alive: US envoy John Kerry warned Tuesday that the UN's COP28 climate summit in Dubai was the world's "last" chance to keep its target for limiting global warming alive. Kerry issued his warning hours after COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber proposed a draft deal that did not include a phase-out of fossil fuels, disappointing the United States, the European Union and low-lying islands most vulnerable to climate change. "Many of us have called for the world to largely phase out fossil fuels," Kerry told ministers.He added: "I think most of you here refuse to be part of a charade." https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-climate-envoy-says-cop28-last-chance-to-keep-1-5c-target-alive-101702328836674.html 2.Google Doodle celebrates Germany's ‘unique’ bread culture. Here's what you should know: Google Doodle today celebrates Germany's unique bread culture with a spec...

1.US President Biden invites Ukraine's Zelenskiy to White House for Dec 12 meeting: U.S. President Joe Biden has invited Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to a meeting at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing war against Russia and the "vital importance" of continued U.S. support of their defense efforts. The White House in a statement on Sunday said the two will discuss the "urgent needs" facing Ukraine. The meeting comes as the White House looks to strike an agreement with Congress that would provide military aid for Ukraine and Israel. https://www.livemint.com/news/world/us-president-biden-invites-ukraines-zelenskiy-to-white-house-for-dec-12-meeting-11702255605974.html 2.Argentina's new president vows to take tough measures to control inflation:Argentina's Javier Milei was sworn in on Sunday, warning the country to brace itself for painful austerity measures as he seeks to cut spending and curb triple-digit inflation, all with empty co...

 1.FBI chief to visit India days after US flagged foiled plot to murder Khalistani terrorist Pannun:The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray is scheduled to visit India next week, confirmed the U.S. ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, at an event in Delhi on Thursday. His visit came days after Washington accused an Indian government official of planning the assassination of Khalistani terrorist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, on American soil. During the FBI chief's visit, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to take up the issue of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun with the visiting US official, reported news agency ANI citing sources. https://www.livemint.com/news/world/fbi-chief-to-visit-india-days-after-us-flagged-foiled-plot-to-murder-khalistani-terrorist-pannun-11701956921319.html 2.More than 250 environmental and community groups on Thursday called on the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden to halt its support for liquefied...

 1.Putin arrives in Saudi Arabia for 'rare' foreign trip:Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Saudi Arabia for a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, part of a rare foreign trip to strengthen partnerships in the Gulf that also defies US and European efforts to isolate him on the global stage. “We have stable and very good relations in terms of political interaction, economics, and in the humanitarian sector,” Putin said in broadcast remarks of the two leaders’ meeting. “It is very important for us to exchange information and assessments about what is happening in the region,” he said https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/putin-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-for-rare-foreign-trip-101701886039188.html 2.PM Modi to address 2nd edition of Infinity Forum 2.0 on December 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the second edition of the prominent Financial Technology event, Infinity Forum 2.0, on December 9, 2023, according to an official release. As per ...

1.Rishi Sunak toughens UK visa rules to cut immigration: 'Radical action':Under pressure from Tory MPs, the British government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday announced a raft of measures to drastically reduce migration levels. The UK home office said that the move would impact around 300,000 individuals who would no longer be eligible to enter the UK based on the new measures, which include raising the minimum salary the migrants must earn in a skilled job by a third. https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/sunak-toughens-uk-visa-rules-raises-minimum-salary-for-skilled-migrant-worker-101701734419559.html 2.Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE in rare trip outside Russia:Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, according to people familiar with the plans, a rare trip abroad for the leader since his invasion of Ukraine. Putin plans to visit Abu Dhabi, UAE, this week, according to one person, who asked not to be identifi...