Biden and Xi meet face-to-face as superpower relations mired in tensions

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in person on Monday for the first time since taking office, with U.S. concerns over Taiwan, Russia’s war in Ukraine and North Korea’s nuclear ambitions on top of his agenda.

US can’t stop Pakistan from buying Russian oil: Dar

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar indicated on Sunday Pakistan overcame the United States’ opposition to the purchase of Russian oil and stressed that Islamabad intended to enter into the fuel import deal with Moscow on terms similar to those agreed by New Delhi.

2 planes collide during air show in US state of Texas

A Boeing B-17 bomber and a small plane collided Saturday in the air in the US state of Texas, according to the nation’s aviation agency and footage on social media.

World looks up to India as its stature grows

When Russia invaded Ukraine, not only many western and powerful countries including the US, UK and France opposed it, but they also needed India to join them. They knew India’s stance mattered and that the whole world was watching what India had to say about the war.

Biden to meet China’s Xi Jinping at G20 amid strained relations

United States President Joe Biden will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit next week, the White House has announced, in what will be the first in-person talks between the two leaders since Biden took office in early 2021.

100,000 civil servants latest to join UK strikes

Some 100,000 UK civil servants on Thursday voted to strike, in the latest industrial action to hit a country wracked by a cost-of-living crisis.

Win or lose, Pelosi wants Republican cooperation on climate

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said at UN climate talks in Egypt on Thursday that she hopes Republicans will co-operate in the fight against global warming regardless of the outcome of midterm elections.

Fire kills 10 foreign workers in Maldives capital

At least 10 people were killed and several others injured Thursday when a fire swept through cramped lodgings of foreign workers in the Maldives capital Male, the fire service said.

India’s economy grows stronger, expected to reach pinnacle in coming decade

The global economy is now in its steepest slowdown following a post-recession recovery since 1970. However, at a time when most countries are witnessing a slower economic growth, India is doing way better and is at a relatively brighter spot, despite several setbacks.

Elon Musk sells nearly $4bn in Tesla stock after buying Twitter

Tesla chief Elon Musk sold nearly $4 billion worth of shares in the electric car company, SEC filings showed Tuesday, more than a week after he closed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.

Karzai criticizes Pakistan for mistreating Afghan refugees

Former Afghan President, Hamid Karzai has criticized Pakistan for mistreating Afghan refugees who had to cross the border for safety following the collapse of Afghan government last year.

1,300 Indian students get visas to China: Chinese FM

At least 1,300 Indian students have already been granted visas to come to study in China, as people-to-people exchanges between the two countries have made progress in overcoming the epidemic, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a press conference on Monday.

All Chinese CPEC workers in Pakistan to move in bullet-proof cars: Report

Pakistan and China have agreed to use bullet-proof vehicles for all outdoor movements of the Chinese nationals working on the CPEC projects in Pakistan to protect them from terrorist attacks after Beijing expressed concern over their security, according to a media report on Sunday.

Barclays cuts China GDP outlook after forecasting U.S., Europe recession

BEIJING — Barclays cut its forecast for China’s economic growth next year to 3.8%, based partly on expectations of a drop in global demand for Chinese goods.

Direct flights between India, China should start: Chinese envoy

Direct flights between India and China should start, and the governments of the two countries must work together on this, Chinese Consul General in Kolkata Zha Liyou said.

China Covid: iPhone maker Foxconn boosts bonuses after lockdown breakout

Apple supplier Foxconn says it has quadrupled daily bonuses at a giant iPhone plant in China after a breakout by workers during a Covid lockdown.

Pakistan: Interior Minister insists on stopping PTI’s long march

Islamabad [Pakistan], November 2 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that he will insist the coalition government and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to approve his proposal of giving arms to law enforcement agencies personnel, who are being deployed to stop Imran Khan’s long march, Geo News reported.

US ‘nuclear war plans’ in ‘final stage’: N.Korea

North Korea has condemned the US and South Korea after the two allies launched a massive joint military drill, suggesting the air exercises are preparation for a nuclear strike on the DPRK, while vowing to take “all necessary measures” to defend itself.

Russia extends evacuation zone

Russian-installed officials in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region said on Monday they were extending an evacuation zone from the Dnipro river, repeating claims rejected by Kyiv that Ukraine could be preparing to attack the Kakhovka dam and flood the region.

Israelis vote in fifth parliamentary election in less than four years

Israel is holding a parliamentary election on Tuesday, its fifth in less than four years, as parties hope to finally break government gridlock and end a prolonged political crisis.

Enough room in world for China, India; let’s not interfere in other’s affairs, says outgoing envoy

Outgoing Chinese envoy to India Sun Weidong in his farewell address has stressed the need to manage and resolve differences between India and China and uphold the principle of non-interference in each other’s internal affairs.

Sunak vows to ‘fix mistakes’ in first speech as UK PM

Britain’s new leader Rishi Sunak pledged on Tuesday to restore trust in UK politics and “fix the mistakes” made under his predecessor Liz Truss in his first speech from Downing Street after he was appointed prime minister by King Charles III. Earlier, Truss wished Sunak “every success” in a brief farewell address.

Ethiopia peace talks open in South Africa

Peace talks between the warring sides in the brutal two-year-old conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region opened in Pretoria on Tuesday, the South African presidency announced.

UN SC to discuss ‘dirty bomb’ threat in Ukraine

The UN Security Council will Tuesday discuss behind closed doors Russia’s claims that Ukraine plans to detonate a “dirty bomb” and blame it on Moscow, diplomats said.

EAM Jaishankar likely to travel to Moscow in early Nov

Foreign minister S Jaishankar is planning to travel to Moscow in November, his maiden trip to Russia since the outbreak of the Ukraine war, eyeing to discuss energy security, food security, commodity trade and other topics of strategic partnership.

Hu Jintao: The mysterious exit of China’s former leader from party congress

Footage of China’s former leader, Hu Jintao, being asked to leave the stage at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during the Communist Party Congress is drawing global attention as people try to work out what has just happened.

Liz Truss announces resignation as UK prime minister

British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday dramatically announced her resignation just six weeks after taking office.

US, Japan raise concerns over China buying land near military bases

US and Japan have raised concerns over the Chinese company purchasing land near defence base areas.

Putin declares martial law in annexed Ukraine regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday declared martial law in four regions of Ukraine recently annexed by Moscow as his proxy officials in a southern-held city pulled out with Ukraine troops advancing.

‘Not a quitter’ in Parliament: UK PM Truss

British Prime Minister Liz Truss described herself as “a fighter and not a quitter” Wednesday as she faced down a hostile opposition and fury from her own Conservative Party over her botched economic plan.