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'Despite war, US-Russia communication channels remain open'
Addressing an event in New York on Monday, the NSA said that although it was "in the interests" of the US to maintain contact with the Kremlin, but officials are "clear-eyed about who we are dealing with", the BBC reported.
Climate, energy security go hand-in-hand: Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak made the remarks on Monday while addressing the 27th session of the Conference of Parties (COP27) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Egypt's coastal city of Sharm El-Sheikh. "Climate security goes hand in hand with energy security. (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's abhorrent war in Ukraine and rising energy prices across the world are not a reason to go slow on climate change... They are a reason to act faster," he said.
Biden assures Netanyahu of unwavering support for Israel
During the call on Monday, Biden commended Netanyahu on "Israel's free and fair elections" and also reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral partnership, based on a "bedrock of shared democratic values and mutual interests", according to the statement. The White House added that the two leaders agreed to speak again at the conclusion of Israel's government formation process.
S. Jaishankar in Moscow, Kwatra in Washington amid speculation over India's peacemaking role in Ukraine
The conflict figured in the Washington talks on Monday and Sherman "underscored the US commitment to the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia's illegal war of aggression" in her meeting with Kwatra, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a readout of their meeting.
Battle of the ballot carnival set to roll in US
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have been trying to act as catalysts with aggressive rhetoric muddying waters further. On the eve of the midterms where the battle of the ballot for the House of Representatives, Senate, Governor mansions and so on, will lead to distasteful and even downright dirt conspiracy theories till the votes are counted in the ultimate Red vs Blue battlegrounds.
Elon Musk tells Twitter followers to vote for Republicans in US midterms
Triggering a political debate, Elon Musk told independent-minded voters that shared power curbs the worst excesses of both parties. "Therefore, I recommend voting for a Republican Congress, given that the Presidency is Democratic," the Twitter CEO posted to his nearly 115 million followers.
Tale of two of the most powerful star-crossed men
Both appear to be under the cosh, President Biden has two high powered support acts - ex Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton with their star power - who are trying desperately to prop up his sagging fortunes as they criss crossing America for the tumultuous and bitterly contested midterms.
S. Jaishankar begins Moscow trip amid President Putin's high praise for PM Modi and Indians
Even though the EAM has stayed in constant touch with his counterpart Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, holding discussions with him on the sidelines of various international forums over the past few months, this will be his first visit to Russia after it launched its 'Special Military Operation' in neighbouring Ukraine in February, earlier this year.
'Long march' to achieve target no matter what the circumstances: Imran Khan
Imran Khan said that no compromise can be made with the leaders of the ruling coalition, including PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, Geo News reported. In a change of plan, Khan said the march would resume on Wednesday instead of Tuesday, though he did not give a reason for the delay.
Polarised US to witness fiercest electoral battles ever for midterms on Nov 8
Candidates contesting the 35 seats for the Senate and all 435 seats in the House of Representatives in the Congress are all locked in the closest race ever with Democrats and Republicans alike holding a slight edge over each other in most states, especially in the eight battleground states where Republicans seem to enjoy the popular vote but swing voters could change the scenario completely.
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