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Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative, emphasized the progress made on issues where the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has faltered, citing last year's G20 summit chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as a prime example. Kamboj stressed the necessity of restructuring the permanent membership to align with contemporary realities, asserting that diplomacy and dialogue require an updated approach to address global challenges effectively.

The bill sailed through the US Senate with a decisive 79-18 vote on Tuesday, following its passage by a significant margin in the House over the preceding weekend.

At just 17 years old, Gukesh shattered the record previously held by Kasparov himself, who at 22, became the youngest challenger in 1984, facing off against Anatoly Karpov, his fellow Russian.

In preparation for crucial votes scheduled for Monday night, Sunak plans to address the media in a press conference, emphasizing the importance of the legislation in his efforts to curb the influx of small boat crossings across the English Channel. Despite facing opposition and amendments from the House of Lords, the government remains resolute in its commitment to pass the Bill, even if it means extending parliamentary sessions into the late hours.

During a fireside chat with Graham Allison, the founding dean of Harvard Kennedy School, Xie underscored the critical need to circumvent the potential pitfalls of the Thucydides Trap, a concept popularized by Allison's book "Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides’s Trap?" Since its publication in 2018, the book has become essential reading for those delving into U.S.-China relations.

Furthermore, Peskov accused the United States of pursuing self-interest through the provision of arms aid to Ukraine, echoing sentiments voiced by Russia's deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyanskiy. The aid package, amounting to nearly $61 billion, overwhelmingly passed the House and is expected to progress through the Senate before reaching President Joe Biden's desk for approval.

In an interview with DPA, Navalnaya conveyed uncertainty about Putin's intentions, stating, "We don't know what to expect from him. He probably would do it." She drew parallels between Putin's unpredictability and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, expressing surprise at his decision despite strong ties between the two nations. Navalnaya remarked on Putin's tactics of instilling fear, stating, "He frightens people, keeps them in fear. Nobody knows what Putin is going to do next."