Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 22 May 2025 Health progress despite financial challenges During the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly, delegates reviewed the 2024 Results Report and discussed the financing and implementation of the Programme budget for 2024–2025. Member States praised the transparency and detailed information provided, but expressed concern over the slow progress … Read more
WHO Approves Historic Pandemic Agreement to Strengthen Global Health Security Global Collaboration Paves Way for Equitable Pandemic Response Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have formally adopted the world’s first Pandemic Agreement, marking a significant step toward a more resilient global health system. The agreement, which was approved by consensus during the 78th … Read more
Global Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to WHO with US$170 Million Pledged at 2025 Meeting At the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly in Geneva, global leaders pledged at least US$170 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) during a high-level event. This commitment marks a significant step in securing sustainable funding for the organization’s global health initiatives. Key … Read more
One World for Health: WHA78 Unites Global Leaders to Address Health Challenges The Seventy-eighth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) will take place from May 19 to 27, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. The event, themed “One World for Health,” aims to bring together global leaders to tackle pressing health issues and reinforce international collaboration … Read more
Trump Offers Mediation as India-Pakistan Tension Escalates As tensions between India and Pakistan reach a critical point, U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped in to offer mediation, marking the first major international crisis since his inauguration. Trump emphasized his desire to prevent the situation from escalating into a nuclear conflict, stating, ‘If I can do … Read more
How South Asia’s ‘swing states’ navigate India-Pakistan tensions The recent flare-up between India and Pakistan over Kashmir was marked by missile strikes, one of the fiercest aerial dogfights since World War II, retaliatory rhetoric, and a shaky cease-fire. However, amid the chaos, a quieter but equally significant shift is unfolding: the recalibration of foreign policies … Read more
India and Pakistan Extend Airspace Restrictions on Each Other’s Airlines India and Pakistan have extended their mutual restrictions on the use of each other’s airspace by commercial and military aircraft, according to statements issued by both countries’ aviation authorities. The latest measures, effective until June 23, follow ongoing tensions between the two nations, which have … Read more
India Urges Turkey to Deter Pakistan from Cross-Border Terrorism New Delhi has issued a strong warning to Ankara, urging it to dissuade Pakistan from using cross-border terrorism as a tool of state policy and to take concrete steps against the terror networks that have plagued the region for decades. India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Randhir … Read more
Pakistan Extends Closure Of Airspace For Indian Flights Till June 24 Lahore: Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for Indian flights until June 24, according to a new NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority. The extension follows the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) rules that restrict such closure for … Read more
India’s Unyielding Stance on Nuclear Issues: Jaishankar’s Address in Germany India’s foreign affairs minister, S Jaishankar, has made a firm declaration in Germany, stating that the country will not yield to nuclear blackmail. This statement comes amid heightened tensions with Pakistan following a recent military conflict. The minister’s remarks were made during a joint briefing … Read more