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Xi, on historic high, to hold virtual summit with Biden
The high-stakes meet is set amid increasing hostility among the world's two largest economies. "The two leaders will discuss ways to responsibly manage the competition between the US and the PRC, as well as ways to work together where our interests align. Throughout, President Biden will make clear US intentions and priorities and be clear and candid about our concerns with the PRC," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.
UK PM Boris Johnson faces lawsuit for backing Priti Patel in bullying case.
British PM Boris Johnson is facing a court case for backing Priti Patel, the British Home Secretary, over an alleged bullying case. Johnsons was criticised for standing with his home secretary after the latter's alleged unacceptable behaviour toward Philip Rutnam, a permanent secretary in the home office. Philip Rutnam had resigned on this issue.
COP26: Battle over coal, fossil fuels in final hours
"Pledges and far-off commitments simply won't do -- the world needs action", climate activists shouted outside the COP26 venue. COP observers told IANS that the latest draft appears significantly more balanced with stronger elements on adaptation, finance and loss and damage.
Biden signs law to ban Huawei, ZTE from doing business in US
The 'Secure Equipment Act of 2021' had received bipartisan support prior to it being signed by the President, ZDNet reported on Friday. Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated Huawei and ZTE as national security threats to communications networks -- making it harder for US firms to buy equipment from them. Under the new law, the FCC is required to no longer review or approve any authorisation application for equipment posing a clear risk to national security.
'Peace in Afghanistan to strengthen regional stability, spur economic activity'
Chairing a meeting with visiting Afghan acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday, Qureshi said, Pakistan is committed to peace, stability and progress in Afghanistan, a statement by the Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said. Qureshi also outlined Pakistan's efforts for providing humanitarian and economic support to Afghanistan given the challenges being faced by the Afghan people, added the statement.
Iran says ready for 'good agreement' in resumed Vienna talks
Referring to Chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani's tour to European countries for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Amir Abdollahian said that Iran is engaged in successful talks in Europe these days. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is a 2015 nuclear deal involving Iran and other countries. The Vienna talks are set to resume on November 29, after a pause following six rounds of negotiations between April and June as reported by Xinhua news
Death toll of US Houston concert stampede rises to 9
Bharti was one of the injured people who was suffering due to the massacre caused at the Travis Scott concert, the Attorney of Shahani's family announced the sad news of her demise. The incident reportedly took place at around 9.15 p.m. on Friday night when rapper Travis Scott was performing.
Erdogan says blaming Turkey for refugee crisis 'real ingratitude'
Attending a joint press conference with visiting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Erdogen said, "It is truly ingratitude to say that the refugee crisis is caused by Turkey." He also added that it was Greece that has pushed refugees to their deaths in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Mitsotakis, denying the claims that his government pushed back the refugees, said on Tuesday that Greece intercepted boats coming from Turkey but , Xinhua news agency reported.
US Court pauses release of Trump WH records sought by House panel
The temporary order of postponing of the record issued by a three-judge panel for the DC Circuit Court of Appeals allowed Trump a time to continue his legal challenge, reported Xinhua news agency. The panel order, which also mentioned the oral arguments over the case for November 30, reads "The purpose of this administrative injunction is to protect the court's jurisdiction to address (Trump's) claims of executive privilege and should not be construed in any way as a ruling on the merits."
Belarus, US will not exchange ambassadors in near future: Minister
Belarus is interested in developing relations with the United States, Makei said on Wednesday, hoping that the United States will better understand the interests of Belarus instead of imposing a US-style form of democracy on the country. The United States believes Belarus plays a buffer role between Russia and the West, but Belarus has no interest in assuming that position, he added.
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