Pakistan and Russia signed an agreement to build a 1100-km gas pipeline stretching from Karachi on Arabian Sea to the eastern city of Lahore. The…
Iran’s Parliament approved Vienna Agreement on Iran Nuclear Programme
Iran’s parliament - Majlis, approved the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) or ‘Vienna agreement’ paving the way for implementation of the historic nuclear agreement….
Portuguese general election 2015: Ruling Social Democratic Party-led coalition won elections
Ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD)-led coalition won general election to the Portuguese parliament-Assembly of Republic. Out of the total votes polled, the PSD and the…
Palestinian flag raised at UN for first time
On 30 September 2015, Palestinian flag was raised for the first time at United Nations headquarters in New York. The politically sensitive flag raising ceremony took place at 1:16 pm at the UN’s Rose Garden.
Russia decided to send troops in Syria
Russian parliament Duma gave its assent to President Vladimir Putin to send Russian troops to crisis-struck Syria. However, the Kremlin decided that it will only use air force there, and not ground troops.
Nepal declared Cow as National Animal
As per the new secular constitution of Nepal, cow is declared as National Animal of the country. The constitution was unveiled by Nepalese President Ram…
Greece: Alexis Tsipras came to power again by winning elections
Greek leftist Alexis Tsipras stormed back into office with an unexpectedly decisive election victory, claiming a clear mandate to steer Greece’s battered economy to recovery….
Japan’s parliament passed changes to pacifist WWII constitution allowing troops to fight abroad
Japan’s parliament passed a law that marks an important shift in the defence policy of the country. According to the newly passed law, Japan now…
Migrant crisis: Hungary declared emergency at Serbia border to check migrants
To stop migrants entering illegally, Hungary declared a state of emergency in two of its southern counties that shares its border with Serbia.
Malcolm Turnbull became 29th Prime Minister of Australia
Malcolm Turnbull defeated Tony Abbott to become Australia’s new PM. He became the 29th Prime Minister of Australia.