1. Canadian PM Mark Carney to Visit India in 2026
Following bilateral talks at the G20 summit, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted an invitation to visit India, highlighting renewed diplomatic and trade engagements between the two nations.
2. Ethiopian Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years
The dormant Hayli Gubbi shield volcano in Ethiopia erupted explosively, sending large ash clouds across the region and affecting air traffic as the ash plume drifted towards northern India and surrounding areas.
3. US and Ukraine Draft Refined Peace Plan Amid Russia Conflict
After talks in Geneva, the United States and Ukraine presented a revised peace framework aiming to narrow differences and find a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing war with Russia.
4. Flight Disruptions in India Due to Volcanic Ash from Ethiopia
Several flights in India were diverted or cancelled as the volcanic ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano approached the region, triggering aviation safety advisories.
5. Canada Tweaks Citizenship Rules Benefitting Indian-Origin Families
New amendments in Canadian immigration policies aim to facilitate smoother citizenship processing for Indian-origin families, enhancing bilateral relations and diaspora support.
6. Suicide Bombing Attacks Pakistan Paramilitary Headquarters
A deadly suicide bombing targeted a paramilitary force headquarters in Peshawar, Pakistan, killing over 30 people and raising security concerns in the region.
7. Saudi Aramco Considers Major Asset Disposals for Funding
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco weighing options to raise billions by disposing of key assets as part of strategies to diversify and strengthen its financial position.
8. Bangladesh Shaken by Deadly 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, resulting in at least 70 casualties and widespread damage, prompting emergency responses in affected areas.
9. Russian and Ukrainian Forces Continue Clashes Amid Peace Talks
Despite negotiation attempts, ongoing military strikes were reported in Kyiv and Rostov areas as both sides maintain pressure in the protracted conflict.
10. US Designates Venezuelan ‘Cartel de los Soles’ as Terror Organization
The US government officially labeled Venezuela’s powerful drug trafficking group, Cartel de los Soles, as a terrorist organization, escalating diplomatic tensions.