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COP26: Invest in nature to win on climate, says Google
During the past two weeks at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), world leaders committed to averting the worst consequences of climate change. "When we observe the Earth's surface over the past few decades in Google Earth's Timelapse, the immensity of the change to our natural environment is arresting," said Nithya Sowrirajan, Director, Global Solutions, Google Earth and Earth Engine.
Can Xi-Biden summit address bilateral issues?
Given the flux in bilateral ties, the gesture appears to be a deceptive genuflection by Washington which has fought off allegations of a "Thucydides' Trap" by Beijing amid rising tensions between the largest economy and the most populous country.
COP26 outcome not enough: UN chief
"The approved texts are a compromise. They reflect the interests, the conditions, the contradictions and the state of political will in the world today. They take important steps. But unfortunately, the collective political will was not enough to overcome some deep contradictions," Guterres was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency on the conclusion of COP26 on Saturday.
West causes migrant crisis on Belarus-EU border: Putin
The Western countries fought many years in Iraq and Afghanistan, and economically, high social benefits are attracting migrants to the EU countries, Putin said in an interview with a Russian TV programme, Xinhua news agency reported. He stressed that Russia has nothing to do with the crisis and Russian airlines did not fly the migrants there.
Russia exploring market for S550 missile system; all eyes on India
While S550 is in the planning stage, the S-500 system is still pending induction after successful trials. Sources said detailed discussion over S500 and S550 would be carried out during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India in December this year. Dmitriy Shugaev, Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, would be overlooking the entire strategic mission of sale of the new anti-air defence system.
China launches compulsory recruitment drive for locals in Chumbi Valle
Intelligence reports have flagged that one youngster from each house will be recruited in the PLA. Chumbi Valley is a 100 km dagger-shaped salient that lies between Sikkim and Bhutan. From the Chumbi Valley dagger point, Bangladesh is around 100 km and in between India has the strategically Siliguri Corridor.
EU delegation visits Taiwan
The 7-member European Union (EU) delegation, which is the first of its kind from EU to Taiwan has a special significance as the delegation members form part of the EU's Special Committee for Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes. The delegation interacted with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and Premier Su Tseng-chang besides other top leaders during the three-day visit.
Pakistan to favourably consider Taliban request for transporting wheat from India
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Khan expressed the views while speaking to a delegation led by Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. Muttaqi, who is currently in Pakistan on a three-day visit, was accompanied by the Acting Ministers of Finance, and Industry and Commerce as well as other senior members of the Afghan delegation.
Indian American student dies after being trampled at music concert
Bharati Shahni, 22, was severely injured in the incident which took place on Saturday evening, and died on Wednesday, said the family of the deceased student. As many as 9 people have lost their lives in the incident which took place when famous American rapper Trevis Scott was performing at Astroworld festival. While a 9 year old boy was still struggling for his life on a ventilator on Friday.
Get ready for longest partial lunar eclipse of century next week
Lunar eclipses occur when the moon passes into the Earth's shadow. In this case, the partial eclipse phase will last 3 hours, 28 minutes and 24 seconds, and the full eclipse for 6 hours and 1 minute, making it the longest partial eclipse in 580 years, according to Indiana's Holcomb Observatory, located on the campus of Butler University in the US. "Longest partial eclipse of the century to occur in the pre-dawn hours of November 19th. This will also be the longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years!" the observatory tweeted.
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