Weekly Current Affairs (19th May to 25th May 2025)

Weekly Current Affairs (19th May to 25th May 2025)

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Category : International Published on: May 25 2025

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  • Perito Moreno Glacier: The glacier in Argentina has lost a massive ice block, raising concerns about its stability.
  • Global Food Crisis: The UN's Global Report on Food Crises has highlighted that over 295 million people across 53 countries face acute hunger in 2024.
  • Pakistan's government promoted General Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal, despite facing criticism for his handling of recent conflicts with India. This move is seen as a boost to his authority.
  • US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Israel is reportedly preparing for a potential attack on Iranian nuclear sites.
  • Humanitarian Crisis: Conflicts in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa regions have led to massive displacements and civilian suffering.
  • Biodiversity Loss: UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for urgent global action to address biodiversity loss, warning it's a global crisis no nation can ignore.
  • UN Ocean Conference: The conference must inspire global ambition to address the new reality of a disrupted Earth system
  • The US imposed sanctions on Sudan over the use of chemical weapons during the civil war, escalating international pressure on the country.
  • Harvard University's foreign students may face uncertainty due to the loss of SEVP certification, which could impact their student visas.
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