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Convention on Biological Diversity Panama Meeting Ends Without Consensus on Key Recommendations

Oct 29, 2025

 

  • The 27th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-27) under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) ended in Panama on 24 October 2025 without agreement on crucial recommendations for the upcoming COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. Despite five days of negotiations, delegates failed to reach consensus, leaving major sections of the draft text unresolved.

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Paul Biya Re-elected at 92 as World’s Oldest President Amid Cameroon Unrest

Oct 29, 2025

 

  • Paul Biya, 92, has been re-elected as Cameroon’s president, extending his four-decade rule and maintaining his position as the world’s oldest sitting head of state. The Constitutional Council declared his victory on October 27, following the country’s October 12 election.

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US and Japan Sign Rare Earths Pact to Reduce China Dependence

Oct 29, 2025
 
  • The United States and Japan have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China’s supply dominance. The deal was formalised in Tokyo during President Donald Trump’s visit, marking a major step toward building secure and diversified global supply chains.

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Supreme Court Seeks Report on Suicide Prevention Efforts in Schools and Colleges

Oct 28, 2025

 

  • The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union Territories to submit reports within eight weeks on the implementation of suicide prevention and mental health guidelines in educational institutions. The move comes amid growing concern over rising cases of student suicides across the country.

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ECI to Begin Second Phase of Electoral Roll Revision in 12 States and UTs from November 4

Oct 28, 2025

 

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) will start the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories (UTs) from November 4, 2025, with final lists to be published on February 7, 2026. The announcement was made by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi.

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