Explanation

The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust to promote conflict prevention, mediation, and international cooperation.

The aim is to strengthen global peace, foster dialogue among nations, and support the UN’s commitment to maintaining international security and trust.

Explanation

In 2025, Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to join the United Nations (UN) Water Convention.

The UN Water Convention is officially called the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes.

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Explanation

Explanation

 Timor-Leste officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its 11th member.

The announcement was formalised during the ASEAN annual summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2025.

Additional Info: 

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Founded on 8 Aug 1967

Members: 11

Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia 

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Explanation

 Timor-Leste officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its 11th member.

The announcement was formalised during the ASEAN annual summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2025.

Additional Info: 

ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Founded on 8 Aug 1967

Members: 11

Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia 

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