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South Korea is facing its worst-ever wildfires, with over 33,000 hectares burned, killing at least 26 people & destroying historic temples.
The fires, which began in Uiseong, have spread rapidly eastward, worsened by dry conditions and strong winds, making firefighting efforts challenging.
Experts warn that climate change is contributing to the frequency & intensity of such deadly wildfires.

Sudanese army seized full control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum after months of conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The army conducted search operations for RSF members around the palace amid intermittent gunfire in the capital.
The ongoing conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis, with famine and disease widespread across Sudan.

Rajani Srinivasan, an Indian student, became one of the first to use the CBP Home App for self-deportation after her F-1 visa was revoked.
The app, introduced by the Trump administration, facilitates voluntary exit for undocumented immigrants.
The app simplifies the process of filing a notice of intent to leave the US, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to formal deportation.

Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants with ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, despite a federal judge's order blocking the action.
The law allows the president to expel foreign nationals defined as "alien enemies" during wartime or invasion.
The move has led to a constitutional clash, with courts questioning the president's authority.

Sharjah’s Faya Palaeolandscape, nominated for UNESCO status, provides evidence of human survival in extreme desert conditions for over 210,000 years.
Excavations reveal 18 phases of human occupation, stone tools, burial sites & trade links with Mesopotamia and Indus Valley.
Geological formations, water sources & climate shifts played a key role in sustaining early human settlements & trade.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the ‘UN80 Initiative’ to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in the 80-year-old organization.
The initiative will propose ways to streamline UN operations and review growing mandates assigned by member states.
India contributed $37.64 million to the 2025 regular budget, joining the "honor roll" of countries that paid on time.

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and SDF commander Mazloum Abdi signed a historic deal to integrate SDF-controlled areas into Syria’s state institutions, including oil-rich northeast Syria.
The agreement includes integrating key assets like border crossings, an airport, and oil fields into Damascus control, marking a step towards rebuilding Syria post-conflict.

Lithuania officially quit the Cluster Munitions Convention on March 6, 2025, citing security concerns over Russia, despite global criticism.
It is the first EU nation to leave a multilateral arms regulation treaty and is also considering exiting the anti-personnel landmine ban.
Human rights groups condemned the move, while Lithuania insists it will take measures to minimize harm.

Trump signed an order to create a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve using forfeited assets, treating it as a "digital Fort Knox."
The reserve includes bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana, and cardano, aiming to maximize holdings' value without extra taxpayer costs.
Bitcoin dropped below $85,000 after the announcement, despite surging to $109,071.86 in January.

Europe’s Ariane 6 completed its first full mission, deploying the CSO-3 spy satellite, enhancing European military surveillance.
The launch marks a step toward Europe’s space autonomy, though it still lags behind SpaceX in launch capacity.
Originally set for 2020, Ariane 6 faced repeated delays, forcing Europe to rely on SpaceX for some launches.

Cyclone Alfred, a Category 2 tropical cyclone, originated in the Coral Sea on February 20, 2025, and has fluctuated between Category 1 and Category 4.
The cyclone is forecasted to make landfall north of Brisbane, bringing heavy rainfall (over 500mm) and damaging winds, with potential significant flooding.
This is the first cyclone to directly affect Brisbane since Cyclone Nancy in 1990.

The European Commission proposed a new 800-billion-euro plan, including 150 billion euros in joint EU borrowing for defence.
The funds will strengthen Europe's defence capabilities, focusing on air and missile defence, drones, and military mobility.
The proposal aims to increase EU defence spending by 1.5% of GDP, potentially creating fiscal space for 650 billion euros.

Mount Fentale, located in northern Ethiopia, released vast methane plumes, surprising scientists and raising climate concerns.
The European Space Agency’s satellites first detected the emissions, later confirmed by GHGSat, which reported 58 metric tonnes of methane released since January 31.
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, could significantly impact climate dynamics and local ecosystems.

Satellite imagery captured three simultaneous cyclones—Rae, Seru, and Alfred—spanning 8,000 km in the South Pacific, a rare occurrence this season.
Rising ocean temperatures, fueled by climate change, are intensifying cyclones, leading to stronger and slower-moving storms.
The Cyclone Alfred rapidly intensified to Category 3, with 185 km/h wind gusts off the eastern coast of Australia.

Cyclone Garance struck the French island of La Réunion with 155 kph (96 mph) winds, damaging roofs and cutting power and water access for thousands.
145,000 households (30% of electricity consumers) lost power, and 10% lacked drinking water shortly after impact.
The increased storm activity is attributed to La Nina conditions, which bring weak wind shear and warm sea-surface temperatures.

The European Union has classified caffeine as "harmful to humans if swallowed," citing risks to the heart, hydration, and nervous system, with a ban on its use as a pesticide.
The ruling mainly targets non-food applications, with potential stricter regulations for energy drinks.
Moderate caffeine intake remains safe, and coffee is unlikely to face major restrictions.

The Cali Fund, launched at COP16 in Rome on February 25, 2025, collects contributions from businesses using Digital Sequence Information (DSI) like genetic data, aimed at supporting biodiversity conservation.
At least 50% of the fund’s resources will be directed to indigenous peoples and local communities.
Managed by UNDP and UNEP, the fund will support conservation projects.

India abstained from UNGA votes on Ukraine resolutions, while the US opposed Western allies and sided with Russia on key issues.
A resolution naming Russia as the aggressor passed with 93 votes in favor, 18 against, and 65 abstentions, marking lower support than in 2023.
The US abstained from its own resolution after Western nations amended it to name Russia as the invader.

Mount Dukono in North Maluku province erupted, spewing ash 2,000 meters high, prompting an aviation safety advisory.
Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre issued an orange-level Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA) alert, the second-highest warning.
Mount Dukono is located on Halmahera Island in Indonesia.

Brazil has joined OPEC+, a coalition of 22 oil-producing nations, just months before hosting the UN climate summit COP30 in November 2025.
As the world’s seventh-largest oil producer, Brazil pumps 4.3 million barrels per day and saw crude oil surpass soy as its top export in 2024.
Headquarters of OPEC: Vienna, Austria.
Secretary General: Haitham al-Ghais.
It was founded in 1960.

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International Current Affairs FAQs

Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?

António Guterres is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Which country withdrew from the European Union on January 31, 2020?

United Kingdom (UK) withdrew from the European Union on January 31, 2020.

Who is the current President of the United States of America?

Joe Biden is the current President of the United States of America.

Which country hosted the 2021 G7 Summit?

United Kingdom (UK) hosted the 2021 G7 Summit.

Which country recently signed a peace agreement with Israel, becoming the third Arab country to do so?

Sudan signed a peace agreement with Israel and become the third Arab country to do so.

Which country hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics?

China hosted the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Which country is building a controversial dam on the Nile river, causing tensions with Egypt and Sudan?

Ethiopia is building a controversial dam on the Nile river, causing tensions with Egypt and Sudan.

Which country is facing a humanitarian crisis due to an ongoing civil war and famine, with millions of people displaced and in need of aid?

Yemen is facing a humanitarian crisis due to an ongoing civil war and famine, with millions of people displaced and in need of aid.

Which country became the first in the world to make bitcoin legal tender?

El Salvador became the first in the world to make bitcoin legal tender in September 2021.

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