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China again demands clarification of US Navy nuclear-sub incident
A new investigation report released by the US Navy said the submarine had crashed into an unknown seamount in the South China Sea in October this year, Xinhua news agency reported. "We have repeatedly expressed our grave concern over the incident and asked the US side to take a responsible attitude and provide a detailed clarification so as to give a satisfactory account to the international community and countries in the region," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Wang Wenbin said in response to the report.
UN Chief speaks highly of Chinese President Xi's proposals on addressing climate change
Guterres said he hopes the Chinese delegation would, as always, give full play to its influence at COP26, strengthen communication and coordination with all parties, and contribute to the success of COP26, Xinhua news agency reported.
World leaders signal clear shift from ambition to action at Glasgow
Countries made unprecedented commitments to protect forests, reduce methane emissions and accelerate green technology. Amid powerful pleas heard in Glasgow on Monday, world leaders, young people and campaigners all stressed the urgency of taking tangible action to keep the prospect of holding back global temperature rises to 1.5 degree Celsius and building resilience to climate impacts.
Nicolas Sarkozy refuses to answer court questions in ex-aides' trial
According to BFMTV, the judge asked Sarkozy several questions on Tuesday to which the former President refused to answer, explaining that if he answered the judge's questions, "the separation of powers would no longer exist." His summon was "completely unconstitutional" and "totally disproportionate," he added.
Amrullah Saleh asks Ashraf Ghani to release tapes with US envoy
"I know these tapes exist and you have them. This is the time to release," Saleh said in a tweet. This comes after Khalilzad, the former US special envoy to Afghanistan's reconciliation, and US secretary of state Antony Blinken accused Ghani to have been behind the collapse of the previous Afghan government.
Guyana recognises Covaxin
Hailing the decision, the Indian High Commission in Guyana said that it is an important step forward in the post Covid partnership between both the countries. On Monday, Australia also recognised Covaxin for allowing entry of travellers who had received the vaccine and five other countries also recognised the Indian vaccine certificate.
Lahore declared most polluted city in the world
The official Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore was reported at 289 (as per the average between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.) and international monitoring bodies put the score at 397. New Delhi stood at less than half of Lahore's pollution level, with 187. Individual areas of Lahore fared worse, with Kot Lakhpat (industrial area) crossing over 500.
Pakistan to decide soon on sending NSA to India
India extended the invitation to Yusuf to attend the regional conference being hosted by the Indian NSA Ajit Doval. The Foreign Office in Islamabad confirmed the invitation but said the decision would be taken at an appropriate time. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi earlier said Pakistan's decision would be based on keeping in view the current state of relationship between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
Russian military to maintain strategic parity: Vladimir Putin
"Some of our foreign colleagues are not abandoning attempts to break this parity, including through the deployment of global missile defense system components, in the immediate vicinity of our borders," Putin added at a meeting on Monday with senior defence officials in Russia's Sochi. "We cannot fail to notice these threats to Russia's security and will respond appropriately and adequately," he stressed.
PM Modi meets Boris Johnson on the sidelines of COP26
Modi congratulated Johnson for successfully organising the COP26 and for his personal leadership in championing global action for climate change mitigation and adaptation. He reiterated India's commitment to closely work with the UK on climate finance, technology, innovation and adaptation green hydrogen, renewables and clean technologies including joint initiatives under ISA and CDRI.
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