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India, UK to enhance free trade agreements: UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab
UK has made it clear that the country’s top priority is setting up a “Enhanced Trade Partnership” along with Indo-Pacific evolution, defence and security, cooperation for early recovery from Covid-19, the situation in Afghanistan, and developments in the Middle East to be focused on.
Moderna Covid-19 vaccine nears approval, FDA confirms safety
If Moderna's vaccine is approved, it will become the second shot after Pfizer to be greenlighted in America. A panel of FDA experts will debate the Moderna vaccine's efficacy in a day-long session December 17. In Pfizer's case, the vaccine got a 17-4 vote from the panel after 9 hours of discussions.
Senate Republican leader finally congratulates Biden, Harris
McConnell also congratulated Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. McConnell also lavishly praised the Donald Trump presidency's accomplishments, including "economic prosperity", "foreign policy", "judicial appointments", and "bold regulatory changes", saying that "it would take far more than one speech to catalogue all the major wins the Trump administration has helped deliver for the American people".
Pakistan opposition intensifies movement, but still may fall short of tilting scales
Despite trying hard to maintain a relaxed demeanour, Khan should be worried that his countrymen are confronting runaway inflation, unemployment and massive corruption. The simmering dissent has now transitioned into a full scale movement, which appears to be getting stronger by the day.
China urges strengthening United States ties after Joe Biden's Electoral College vote
On Monday, electors from every US state gathered at Capitols across the country and voted 306 for Biden and 232 for President Donald Trump. The former US Vice President has now officially surpassed 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the White House.
Confirmed: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to be chief guest at 2021 Republic Day celebrations
The UK Foreign Secretary came to India on Monday on a bilateral visit and confirmed UK PM’s availability for the January 26 event the following day. Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who was also present at the meeting said that the British PM’s presence at the Republic Day "would be in a way symbolic of a new era, and a new phase of India-UK ties."
North Korea begins regular winter-time drills: Seoul military
"We believe that North Korea began their regular wintertime drills," Yonhap News Agency quoted Col. Kim Jun-rak, spokesperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), as saying at a briefing here. North Korea usually begins their winter military exercise in December, which continues through early spring.
Biden says election victory 'clearest demonstration of people's will'
On Monday, Biden and Harris's victory was sealed in the Electoral College after electors from every state gathered at Capitols across the country. They voted 306 for Biden and 232 for President Donald Trump. Members of Congress are expected to certify the Electoral College vote on January 6, 2021, after which Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President on January 20.
Afghan peace talks must resume in Jan as agreed: Khalilzad
Khalilzad's remarks on Monday night came after the two sides confirmed to have exchanged their lists about the agenda of the peace talks, which were formally launched on September 12 in the Qatari capital, and that the next phase of the discussions will begin on January 5, 2021, reports TOLO News.
Putin congratulates Biden on US president polls victory
Putin wished Biden a successful tenure and said he personally "was ready for cooperation and contacts" with the President-elect, the statement said. The message from the Russian President further said that despite differences, the US and Russia can help solve many world problems, RT News reported citing the Kremlin statement.
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