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History made in China as Xi Jinping to serve third term
Having ruled China for 10 years already, he will now stay on for at least another five-year term - and he could, in theory, make himself leader for life, Sky News reported. The break with tradition makes him the most powerful leader in China since Chairman Mao and his vision has become increasingly unchallengeable.
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak said to be locked in talks
Earlier reports began to emerge that Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak held talks late into the night - fuelling speculation they could strike a deal, Sky News reported. Now Sky News understands that the talks between the pair did take place. Neither the former prime minister nor the ex-chancellor have officially declared themselves in the race to succeed Liz Truss as prime minister.
Xi Jinping warns of 'dangerous storms' ahead reflecting China's increasingly assertive stance
"On the road ahead, no matter high winds, choppy waters, or even dangerous storms, the people will always be our most solid support and strongest confidence," he said - adding, "The world today faces unprecedented challenges," CNN reported. Xi has formally stepped into his third term ruling China, paving the way for "lifelong" rule. Xi has unveiled the other six members of the Standing Committee.
Xi Jinping announces straight third term as China's leader
Xi was elected general secretary of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at the committee's first plenary session, according to a communique, Xinhua news agency reported. The session, presided over by Xi, was attended by 203 members of the 20th CPC Central Committee and 168 alternate members. Xi was also named chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission at the session.
US sends message to Iran, "in hurry" to reach nuke agreement: Iranian FM
"Three days ago, we received a message from the United States, and told them that the (International Atomic Energy) Agency (IAEA)'s accusations against Iran's nuclear program should be resolved" before any agreement, said Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Saturday in the Armenian capital of Yerevan.
Iran says US 'expressed its hastiness' to reach nuke agreement
"Three days ago, we received a message from the US, and told them that the (International Atomic Energy) Agency (IAEA)'s accusations against Iran's nuclear programme should be resolved before any agreement," Abdollahian said in the Armenian capital of Yerevan, official IRNA news agency reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping tightens grip on power
On Saturday, the CCP congress approved amendments to its constitution, including the so-called "Two Establishes" and "Two Safeguards", aimed at enshrining Xi as being at the core of the party and his political thought as its underpinning ideology, the Guardian reported. A list of reappointed delegates also confirmed premier Li Keqiang would be retiring from politics, as well as several other senior party figures.
Pakistan, China to launch 3 new corridors besides CPEC
The three are China-Pakistan Green Corridor (CPGC), which will focus on agricultural environment, food security and green development; the China-Pakistan Health Corridor (CPHC), which will help Pakistan get efficiency in the medical field; and the China-Pakistan Digital Corridor (CPDC), which will boost Pakistan's IT industry, The News reported.
Removal from FATF grey list to boost Pakistan's reputation
Since the International Monetary Fund (IMF) included the implementation of FATF action plans as a structural benchmark, the removal would make it possible for Pakistan to successfully complete the next review of the IMF's Extended Fund Facility, The News reported. The FATF has delisted Pakistan from the grey list.
Rishi Sunak's best chance of becoming PM lies in no contest
On the other hand, if either former prime minister Boris Johnson or Penny Mordaunt, who was leader of the House of Commons under Liz Truss, who threw in the towel as premier on her 45th day in office, crosses the threshold of support from 100 MPs, then a confirmatory vote by the wider membership of the Conservative party could be an uncertain prospect for Sunak. He lost to Truss at this stage in the summer.
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