Current Affairs - International

Prime Minister Modi announced India's plan to open an embassy in Timor-Leste during the ASEAN-India summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, emphasizing India's commitment to stronger ties with Timor-Leste and the ASEAN region.

International Literacy Day is celebrated every year on September 8. It was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1966 to promote literacy worldwide. The theme of 2023 is 'Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies.'

The United Kingdom (UK) is rejoining the EU's Horizon science research program, ending a two-year post-Brexit standoff. This decision marks a significant development in bilateral relations between the UK and the EU, following the resolution of a trade dispute seven months prior.

World Physiotherapy Day 2023 is celebrated on September 8th to recognize the contributions of physical therapy and physiotherapists in promoting health and well-being. The theme for this year's World Physiotherapy Day is "Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis".

The United States announced on September 6, 2023, that it will establish the first-ever US-ASEAN Center in Washington, D.C. The centre will be a public-private partnership that will facilitate official ASEAN engagements and support further exchange between the United States, ASEAN member states, and their people, businesses, and academic institutions. The centre will be located in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. It will be funded by a combination of government and private sector contributions.