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Taliban urges unfreezing of Afghan bank reserves
In a statement, Ahmad Wali Hawmal, spokesman for the Taliban's Ministry of Finance, said the Afghan assets should be released without any conditions, adding that freezing the reserves opposes international law and is a "clear sign of cruelty against the Afghan people", reports TOLO News. The Treasury Department has announced it has no plans to release the assets.
G20 reaffirms, now Glasgow to launch substantial green recovery
However, some believe G20 made a mild pledge on climate change that is now an existential threat to humanity. The G20 Summit wrapped on Sunday in Rome as the two-week long COP26 climate talks kicked off in Glasgow. The G20 communique includes several signals calling for bold climate action. G20 leaders noted the importance of strengthening national climate action this decade and reach net-zero emissions.
Indian, US armies hold joint exercises in Alaskan snow-bound mountain
During the two weeks of the 'Yudh Abhyas' joint military exercises that ended on Friday, the soldiers practised cold weather survival, medical evacuation by air, mountaineering and small-arms marksmanship, according to the US Army.The highest point in the Chugach Mountains is about 4,000 metres.
WH Press Secretary Jen Psaki tests Covid positive
In statement on Sunday, Psaki said that she has been vaccinated against the virus and was currently experiencing mild symptoms, reports Xinhua news agency. She is among the highest-ranking administration officials to contract the disease, with a recent precedent being Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. A White House Press Secretary regularly interacts with the President.
UN climate summit opens with aims of raising ambition
"We are extremely grateful to the government of the UK for hosting this crucially important conference in these unprecedented times and for making every effort to keep all participants safe and healthy," UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa said on Sunday.
Modi to address high-level COP26 segment on Monday
The COP26 started on Sunday and will conclude on November 12. "Prime Minister Modi's intervention on the first day of the two-day High-Level segment is expected at around 3 p.m. (about 8.30 p.m. IST)," said an official in New Delhi.
Modi meets German Chancellor Merkel on G20 sidelines
Recalling their long standing cooperation and personal friendship, Modi complimented Chancellor Merkel for her leadership in not just Germany but also at the European and global level. He committed to maintaining the close strategic partnership with Merkel's successor. Modi conveyed best wishes to Merkel for the future and invited her to visit India.
Zimbabwean ruling party endorses Mnangagwa as presidential candidate for 2023 elections
Mnangagwa's candidacy was endorsed by all party wings after considering the work he had undertaken to develop the country since winning the 2018 harmonized elections. The endorsement was made at the party's annual conference which ended Saturday in the town of Bindura, nearly 60 km north of Harare, Xinhua news agency reported.
Russia reports new record of daily Covid-19 cases
The nationwide death toll grew by 1,158 to 238,538 and the number of recoveries increased by 27,115 to 7,358,539, according to the center on Sunday. Moscow reported 7,603 new cases, taking the capital's caseload to 1,817,391, Xinhua news agency reported. Over 56.7 million Russian citizens have received at least one dose of a vaccine and more than 50.9 million had been fully vaccinated, according to data released on Friday.
G20 Rome summit ends with commitment to address multiple global challenges
The "G20 Rome Leaders' Declaration" pledges to strengthen the common response to the pandemic and pave the way for a global recovery, with particular concern for the most vulnerable, Xinhua news agency reported. The leaders of the world's major economies have pledged to use all available tools to address the consequences of the pandemic.
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