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UK lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal by large majority
They voted 521-73 to back the trade deal in the House of Commons (lower house of the British Parliament) at its first stage after only five hours of debate on Wednesday
China warns Indian media for playing ‘Tibet Card’
It is crucial for the two neighbouring countries, who are also emerging economies to enhance mutual trust and relations, properly manage differences and strive to "return China-India relations to the track of healthy and stable development,” the Chinese embassy in India said while reacting to the media reports on the US "Tibetan Policy and Support Act."
US nurse tests positive 8 days after receiving Pfizer shot
A nurse in California tested positive for Covid-19 eight days after receiving the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine approved for emergency use in the US.
Over 10 mn children to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2021: Unicef
All of these countries and regions are experiencing "dire humanitarian crises", while also grappling with intensifying food insecurity, the coronavirus pandemic and, with the exception of the Central Sahel, "a looming famine", the Unicef said in a statement on Wednesday.
UN confirms closure of Darfur peacekeeping mission
In a statement released on Wednesday, UNAMID confirmed the decision to close the mission, which followed the unanimous adoption of a Security Council resolution on December 22, and progress made by the transitional Government of Sudan in addressing the conflict in Darfur
US flies B-52 bombers to Middle East as 'show of force'
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on Wednesday that the deployment, which was executed by two B-52H strategic bombers, aimed to underscore the "US military's commitment to regional security and demonstrate a unique ability to rapidly deploy overwhelming combat power on short notice", reports Xinhua news agency.
China’s 'Lone Wolf' Zhong Shanshan becomes Aisa’s richest person, dethrones Mukesh Ambani
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Zhong's net worth has increased from $70.9 billion to $77.8 billion this year. This is being considered as one of the fastest accumulations of wealth in history and it is also remarkable that he was little known outside China until this year. Locally known as "Lone Wolf", 66-year-old Zhong isn't involved in politics and his business interests aren't in sync with other businesspersons or rich families.
Putin proposes Russia-US cooperation in greetings to Biden
He expressed hope that by building a relationship in the spirit of equality and consideration for each other's interests, "Russia and the United States could contribute much to enhancing stability and security at the regional and global levels."
European Union seals pact with President Jinping, Chinese labour rights record takes backseat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a video conference with President Xi that also involved EU Council president Charles Michel, French President Emmanuel Macron; and German Chancellor Angela Merkel who holds the rotating presidency of the EU till tomorrow and was seen to have pushed hard for the deal tweeted, “Today, the EU and China concluded in principle negotiations on an investment agreement.”
Biden announces additional nominations for Pentagon posts
On Wednesday, the Biden transition team announced on its website that Kathleen Hicks has been nominated for Deputy Secretary of Defence, and that Colin Kahl has been tapped for Secretary of Defence for Policy, reports Xinhua news agency.
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