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Hundreds of anti-government protesters clashed with police in Lima on Saturday (Sep. 20), as discontent grows in Peru over corruption, organised crime, and a new pension reform. The demonstration, led by the youth group Generation Z, saw stones and sticks thrown at officers, who responded with tear gas. At least three police officers were injured,…
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The Indian Navy and Hellenic Navy concluded their first bilateral maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, enhancing defence cooperation and maritime security. The exercise was conducted in two phases: • Harbour phase (Sept 13–17, Salamis Naval Base): Cross-deck visits, crew interactions, and a pre-sail conference aboard the Hellenic Navy’s HS Themistokles. A cultural exchange onboard…
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Brazil has formally joined South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. The ICJ confirmed Brazil invoked Article 63 of its statute, allowing UN member states to intervene when treaty interpretation is at stake. Brazil argued Israel is in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention.•…
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK now formally recognises a Palestinian state. The announcement, made via social media, follows similar steps by Canada and Australia. Canada became the first G7 country to make the move. David Lammy, Deputy PM and Foreign Secretary, defended the decision, saying on the BBC that “now is…
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The High Seas Treaty will take effect in January 2026 after Morocco became the 60th nation to ratify. The treaty, negotiated over two decades, creates binding rules to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in international waters, covering two-thirds of the ocean. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the agreement aims to counter overfishing, pollution, and…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure after the departures of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Lord Peter Mandelson, amid separate scandals. Labour MPs have raised concerns over Starmer’s leadership, citing controversial appointments, policy missteps, and unclear long-term direction. • Key controversies include the Mandelson appointment and debates over welfare and public…
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Thousands gathered in Manila and surrounding areas on 21 September to protest alleged corruption in government flood-control programmes. • Scale: Around 30,000 near the main highway; 20,000 elsewhere in the city. • Participants: Students, church leaders, civil society groups, lawmakers, and militant organisations. • Demonstration: Reported as largely peaceful; law enforcement on alert. President Ferdinand…
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US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (Sep. 20) that the United States seeks the return of Bagram Airbase, a major facility 64km north of Kabul used during America’s two-decade war in Afghanistan. • Background: Bagram was the main base for US forces, where detainees were held under the “war on terror.” The Taliban retook…
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President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday (Sep. 20) that Iran can overcome any return of sanctions through the U.N. Security Council’s “snapback” mechanism. His comments followed a Security Council vote on Friday, which did not permanently lift sanctions after Britain, France, and Germany initiated a 30-day process citing Tehran’s alleged breaches of the 2015 nuclear…
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Thousands of citizens gathered in Manila and other regions on Sunday (Sep. 21), protesting alleged corruption in government flood-control programmes. The demonstrations follow President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s admission in July that some state projects had become a source of kickbacks. • Protest scale: Over 30,000 expected near Manila’s main highway; 20,000 elsewhere in the city.…
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