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Sunak shares list of activity on G20's last day, thanks Modi for Indians' wishes
"Busy final day meeting world leaders at the G20 summit," he said in a LinkedIn post, and went on to provide highlights. "Positive meeting with President Biden, our strong relationship is important, particularly given the challenging economic times the world is currently facing. "I will work with allies like the US to address the economic consequences of (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's brutality," he said.
Republicans get House, US gets 'divided' government
The days of ambitious legislations such as those that marked the first two years of President Joe Biden's term - infrastructure, climate change and healthcare extension, are over. There will be instead a litany of congressional investigations into the Biden administration and bitter confrontations between the White House and the Republican-controlled House.
Tibetan video-sharing app to be shut down due to Chinese clampdown
The GangYang app is a short-video social media platform that can be used to record videos, livestream and shop online. Chinese authorities granted permission for Tibetans living inside the far-western region to create a social media app in their own language, and GangYang was launched in about 2018 as a legally registered social media app.
Hindu-American ex-congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard joins Fox News
A Fox News representative confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that Tulsi Gabbard signed a deal starting this week, and will start appearing on its programmes next week.Gabbard, who served in the House from 2013 to the end of 2020, ran an unsuccessful White House campaign in the 2020 Democratic primary.
Taken a backseat on matter of army chief's appointment: Imran Khan
Imran Khan made the comments while in conversation with senior journalists at his residence in Lahore, the Express Tribune reported.He also said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif wants an army chief of his choice to be appointed, "who will take care of his cases".
Bilawal Bhutto decries 'national obsession' over Army chief appointment
Talking to reporters after attending a ceremony at the Dow University of Health Sciences' (DUHS) Ojha Campus, Bhutto-Zardari was quite upfront with his views, even criticising leaders from the ruling coalition who were constantly discussing the army chief's appointment in the public domain and on national media, Dawn reported.
PM Modi meets UK's PM Sunak, discusses bilateral ties
"The two leaders appreciated the importance of working together in bilateral and multilateral forums including G20 and the Commonwealth," a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Sunak assumed office last month. Modi congratulated Sunak on assuming office.
NASA's Artemis 1 mission finally on way to the Moon
The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket took off from Cape Canaveral in Florida and sent the Orion spacecraft on its way to Moon's orbit. The Orion will continue onward to the Moon, which it will orbit for several days before its likely return to the Earth on December 11. "For the Artemis generation, this is for you," said Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director.
PM Modi meets French President Macron in Bali
The two leaders reviewed ongoing collaboration in diverse areas like defence, civil nuclear, trade and investment. They also welcomed the deepening of cooperation in new areas of economic engagement, a statement issued by the PMO said. Regional and global issues of mutual interest were also discussed, the statement added.
Indian-origin paediatrician is Victoria's Australian of the Year
Khillan, 56, is the co-founder of Health Awareness Society of Australia (HASA), which dispels myths, taboos and misinformation about health through forums in a range of languages. HASA delivers forums and virtual sessions in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Arabic on topics from mental health to Covid-19 vaccinations.
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