European Commission President von der Leyen Begins State Visit to India
Charting the next phase of the India–EU Strategic partnership. A warm welcome to the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen , on her State Visit to India.…
US Updates National Defense Strategy, Outlines Priorities for Europe and Indo Pacific
The document names Russia a ‘persistent threat’ to NATO countries, and says that deterrence of China is viewed as a top priority. Russia, Ukraine and Europe Defense modernization and nuclear…
The Quiet Powerhouse: Nickel’s Hidden Depths and Covert Roles
Nickel (Ni, atomic number 28), a lustrous silvery-white transition metal, is far more than the coinage metal or allergy culprit it’s often reduced to. Sitting in group 10 alongside palladium…
International Day of Education – Empowering the World Through Learning on January 24
On January 24, 2026, the world observes International Day of Education, an annual United Nations observance proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 2018 to celebrate education’s foundational role…
World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture – Celebrating Vibrant Heritage on January 24
On January 24, 2026, the world observes World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture (Journée mondiale de la culture africaine et afro-descendante), an annual UNESCO-designated observance that celebrates the rich,…
National Girl Child Day – India Champions Girls’ Rights and Empowerment on January 24
On January 24, 2026, India observes National Girl Child Day (राष्ट्रीय बालिका दिवस), an annual observance dedicated to promoting the rights, education, health, safety, and overall well-being of the girl…
Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities – Romania Celebrates the “Small Union” on January 24
On January 24, 2026, Romania observes Day of the Unification of the Romanian Principalities (Ziua Unirii Principatelor Române), also known as Unification Day or Ziua Unirii, a public holiday commemorating…
UN human rights chief urges US to uphold international law in immigration crackdown
The U.N. human rights chief urged the Trump administration on Friday to ensure that its migration policies respect individual rights and international law, citing concerns over arbitrary and unlawful arrests…
Global Conference on Humanity in War to Be Held in Jordan in 2026
Today, the six founding States of the Global Initiative to Galvanize Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law announce that the High-Level Conference on Humanity in War will be held in…
Zelensky Lashes Out at Europe in Davos Speech, Sparking Fury Over Blatant Ingratitude
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky unleashed one of his most aggressive attacks yet on European leaders during his appearance at the World Economic Forum. In a deliberately provocative speech, he branded…