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Reports indicate stray Russian missiles land in Poland; Moscow denies
Initial reports have indicated that they could be stray Russian missiles, a media outlet reported. However, Russia has denied reports that its missiles fell on Polish territory. Earlier, a Poland-based Radio Zet journalist has unofficially reported that two missiles fell in the village of Przewodow near the border with Ukraine on Tuesday.
Donald Trump set to announce his candidacy for 2024 presidential run amid stiff opposition from GOP
Trump had said at the start of polling on November 8 midterms he would make an important announcement on November 15. But the Republicans are thinking in terms of Ron DeSantis, the Florida hero, and former VP Mike Pence with his own plans for a run, embittered by Trump calling him a "wimp".
India on course to fulfil net zero emissions, says Environment Minister at COP27
Delivering India's national statement at COP27 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Yadav said: "Responding to the call for increased ambition in our 2030 climate targets, India updated its Nationally Determined Contributions in August 2022. We have embarked on far-reaching new initiatives in renewable energy, e-mobility, ethanol blended fuels, and green hydrogen as an alternate energy source."
President Biden meets President Widodo, PM Modi, the current and next G-20 chairs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and Indonesia's President Joko Widodo met on the sidelines of the ongoing G-20 summit in Bali in Indonesia, which is the outgoing chair of the group. India takes over the year-long rotating presidency in November and will host the next summit.
'We are 90 nautical miles close', PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in Bali
PM Modi, who is here to attend the G20 Summit at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, said that the accomplishments of the Indian diaspora makes him proud. "There may be a difference of 90 nautical miles between India and Indonesia, but I want to say that we are not 90 nautical miles far, but 90 nautical miles close," Modi said amid thunderous applause.
Pakistan political parties not to create controversy over new Army chief
Sharif and other PMLN leaders have now realised through their own experiences and what history shows that no matter who you select as Army chief, expecting loyalty from him is flawed, The News reported. It has been admitted now that ignoring seniority for political reasons has hardly worked in the past for any chief executive, including Nawaz Sharif.
PM Modi shakes hands, exchanges pleasantries with Chinese President Xi in Bali
In a video uploaded on social media, both PM Modi and President Xi could be seen smiling and shaking hands and later the Prime Minister is also seen interacting with Blinken during the dinner. The Prime Minister is in Indonesia to attend the G20 summit, where earlier in the day, he called for creating a new world order during his address.
After FATF, UK removes Pakistan from high risk list
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced the "good news" while sharing a letter of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on Twitter, Geo News reported. "Some good news. The UK has officially removed Pakistan from its list of 'High Risk Third Countries' following our early completion of FATF action plans," he tweeted.
India and Indonesia partners in good and bad times: PM Modi
Addressing a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Bali, he said that in 2018, when Indonesia was affected by an earthquake, India immediately started operation Samudra Maitri. "That year (2018) when I came to Jakarta, I had said that India and Indonesia may be 90 nautical miles apart, but in reality, we are not 90 nautical miles apart but 90 nautical miles close," he said.
Bangladesh intelligence officer shot dead by Rohingya drug smugglers on Myanmar border
RAB constable Sohail Barua, who was injured in the firing, has been admitted to the Neurosurgery Department of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital DMCH and has already undergone head surgery, he added. According to the minister, there was exchange of fire between law enforcement forces and Rohingya drug dealers at the zero line of the Tumbru border in Bandarban on Monday evening.
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