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The reference seemed to be aimed at China, famed for its repeated holds on proposals presented by India and its allies regarding such designations. Kamboj also underlined the need to address the opacity surrounding the Council's functioning and opined that consensus should be forged instead of blaming games.

In their conversation, Zelensky noted that they explored further strengthening their defense collaboration, with particular attention to maritime and extended range capabilities, as reported by the Xinhua news agency.

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.