InternationalTuesday, 3 February 2026·The Hindu
Italy’s femicide law, UAE passport rank and Russia’s Africa naval base deal: February 2026 international current affairs
Three February 2026 international developments with direct exam value: Italy’s femicide law, UAE’s Henley passport rank, and Sudan’s approval for a Russian naval base in Africa.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In February 2026, Italy recognised femicide as a separate crime with life imprisonment, the UAE passport was ranked fifth on the Henley Index 2026, and Sudan approved an agreement for Russia to build its first naval base in Africa.
Key specifics
- Italy treated femicide as a separate crime in February 2026.
- The punishment mentioned for femicide was life imprisonment.
- The UAE passport ranked 5th on the Henley Index 2026.
- Sudan approved an agreement for Russia’s first naval base in Africa.
- The naval base deal was reported in February 2026.
Exam lens
International relations and current affairs, femicide law, Henley Passport Index 2026, Russia-Sudan naval base agreement; TNPSC may ask which country recognised femicide separately or which passport ranked fifth.