New World Screwworm First Human Case Reported in the US.

The first human case of New World screwworm infestation has been confirmed in decades in the United States. The patient is a travelling El Salvadorian who was diagnosed in early August 2025. Health officials underline that there is no significant threat to the health of people, but the case is an indicator of the possible reappearance of a species of a parasite that has been eliminated in the area.

As part of Paris Agreement carbon emissions trading, India has established a National Designated Authority (NDA) to regulate the trading. It is announced following the completion of Article 6 at COP29 in Baku (November 2024), and is a significant advancement towards an effective carbon market to help India meet its climate obligations.

India's Shield Against Aerial Threats

India has revealed the Sudarshan Chakra mission, an Indian multi-layered air defence solution to protect strategic, civilian and national assets against aerial attacks by enemies. The project is a significant measure to gain independence in defence technology and at the same time, maintain sound national security.

The artificial intelligence (AI) governance is an essential point on the agenda of the 2025 visit to China by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the SCO Summit in Tianjin, as it became a turning point in the relations between India and China. Nevertheless, the relations between the two countries have been strained, but now both countries view AI as a place where they can cooperate to benefit each other and enhance the voice of the Global South.

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