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UNGA committee endorses India’s resolution for granting Observer Status to International Solar Alliance

The 76th session of the UN General Assembly will now have to formally adopt recommendation of the Sixth Committee

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European Commission Executive vice-president, Frans Timmermans (R) and International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ajay Mathur (L) during Fourth Assembly of the ISA ministerial session in New Delhi, Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

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Biden proposes $1.85 tn social security and climate plan

Sriram Lakshman

It is much less than the original $3.5 tn price tag he wanted

United States President Joe Biden speaks about his domestic agenda from the East Room of the White House in Washington on October 28, 2021.

U.S. in talks to compensate families separated at border

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Attorneys of the families are also seeking permanent legal status in the United States for those separated under the practice, which a judge halted in June 2018, six days after Trump stopped it amid an international backlash

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In this photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, people who've been taken into custody related to cases of illegal entry into the United States, sit in one of the cages at a facility in McAllen, Texas. File

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Eye on Afghanistan, China to build military base in Tajikistan

Ananth Krishnan

The base will be owned by the Tajikistan special forces and financed by China

European Commission Executive vice-president, Frans Timmermans (R) and International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ajay Mathur (L) during Fourth Assembly of the ISA ministerial session in New Delhi, Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

UNGA committee endorses India’s resolution for granting Observer Status to International Solar Alliance

United States President Joe Biden speaks about his domestic agenda from the East Room of the White House in Washington on October 28, 2021.

Biden proposes $1.85 tn social security and climate plan

In this photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, people who've been taken into custody related to cases of illegal entry into the United States, sit in one of the cages at a facility in McAllen, Texas. File

U.S. in talks to compensate families separated at border

Eye on Afghanistan, China to build military base in Tajikistan

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File Photo. U.S. President Joe Biden said America would continue to stand for religious freedom globally, both as a reflection of the country’s values and also as a matter of national security on International Religious Freedom Day

U.S. will continue to protect and promote the right of freedom of religion: Biden

A file photo of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwan leader confirms small US troop training presence

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U.S. FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for children AP

A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted unanimously, that the vaccine’s benefits in preventing COVID-19 in the 5-11 age group outweigh any potential risks.

Foreign nationals flying to the U.S. need to be vaccinated

Facebook yanks Bolsonaro video claiming vaccines cause AIDS

U.S. issues vaccines-based entry rules for air travel

EU drug regulator okays booster doses of Moderna’s COVID shot

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Morning digest | India to stress ‘climate justice’ at Glasgow meet; Facebook rebrands as Meta to emphasise ‘metaverse’ vision, and more
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U.S. announces $144 million in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan
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Explained | Judges’ demand for CJ’s resignation throws Supreme Court of Nepal into crisis
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Mullah Omar’s son appears on TV as Taliban look to polish their media image
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U.S. returns 248 antiquities valued at $15 million to India
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U.S. lawmakers vote to tighten restrictions on Huawei, ZTE
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U.S. in talks to compensate families separated at border
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U.S. lawmakers vote to tighten restrictions on Huawei, ZTE
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Watch | Russians shoot first film in orbit

Pope to U.N. conference: Don't waste chance to save the planet

Indian-origin artist’s climate action film to premiere at COP-26 Summit in Glasgow

U.S. returns 248 antiquities valued at $15 million to India

Instagram now allows all users to add links to stories

Major victory for H-1B employers as USCIS qualifies market research analyst as speciality occupation

U.S. lawmakers vote to tighten restrictions on Huawei, ZTE

Under proposed rules that won initial approval in June, the FCC could also revoke prior equipment authorisations issued to Chinese companies.

Facebook’s safety head tells U.K. lawmakers it does not amplify hate

Governments in Europe and the United States are grappling with regulating social media platforms to reduce the spread of harmful content, particularly for young users.

UNGA committee endorses India’s resolution for granting Observer Status to International Solar Alliance

The 76th session of the UN General Assembly will now have to formally adopt recommendation of the Sixth Committee

U.S. in talks to compensate families separated at border

Attorneys of the families are also seeking permanent legal status in the United States for those separated under the practice, which a judge halted in June 2018, six days after Trump stopped it amid an international backlash

Morning digest | India to stress ‘climate justice’ at Glasgow meet; Facebook rebrands as Meta to emphasise ‘metaverse’ vision, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

U.S. announces $144 million in humanitarian aid for people of Afghanistan

“With this, the total American humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and for Afghan refugees in the region increases to nearly $474 million in 2021”

Facebook rebrands as Meta to emphasise ‘metaverse’ vision

Expect the metaverse to reach a billion people within the next decade, says Mark Zuckerbeg

Explained | Judges’ demand for CJ’s resignation throws Supreme Court of Nepal into crisis

They accuse Chief Justice Rana of having secret understanding with ruling party Nepali Congress

New clashes rock Sudan’s capital as UN slams coup

It urges all sides to engage in talks

Biden proposes $1.85 tn social security and climate plan

U.S. President seeks support for ‘Build Back Better’ proposal

Eye on Afghanistan, China to build military base in Tajikistan

The base will be owned by the Tajikistan special forces and financed by China

German man spied for Russia: court

A court handed a two-year suspended sentence to a German man for passing on floor plans of Parliament buildings to Russian secret services

Supporters of Pakistan party start protest march

Supporters of a banned radical Islamist party to press the Government to release their party chief Saad Rizvi

6 ‘informants’ sentenced to death in Gaza

Hamas announced it had sentenced six Palestinian ‘informants’ to death for collaborating with Israel

China submits new climate plan to UN

China’s new submission confirmed its goal to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060 and slash its emissions intensity by more than 65%

Taiwan leader confirms small US troop training presence

President Tsai Ing-wen has confirmed a small number of U.S. troops are present in Taiwan to help with training, adding she had “faith” that the

Key U.S. lawmakers bat for CAATSA sanctions waiver for India

India likely to take delivery of S-400 from Russia soon, potentially activating U.S. action

Pegasus sold only to governments: Israeli envoy to India

Israel envoy doesn’t say whether the spyware was sold to India.

European states call on Israel to halt West Bank settler project

A day after the US criticised the plan, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden said in a joint statement that Israel should cancel its decision to build 3,000 settler homes

World faces shortage of syringes as COVID vaccine doses rise

The threatened shortage comes as the flow of COVID-19 vaccine doses increases after months of delays to the African continent, the world’s least protected region with less than 6% of its population of 1.3 billion people fully vaccinated.

U.S. plane diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant

An American Airlines flight from New York to California was diverted to Denver after a passenger assaulted a flight attendant, authorities

Facebook, Google, Twitter face grilling by U.K. lawmakers

The hearing comes the same week YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat were questioned by a U.S. Senate panel.

Tesla EV sales boom in Singapore, pushing rivals' models off the streets

The number of new Teslas on Singapore roads has risen more than ten-fold to 487 in the third quarter, from just 30 in the first half, data from Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) showed.

China rejects concerns over border law

India fears that the new law will be used as a pretext to formalise the recent military moves.

Australia plans to make Google offer alternative search engines on smartphones

The measures would put Australia roughly in line with Europe, which has forced Google to offer a choice of search engine on phones using its Android operating system.

Sudan military leader fires six diplomats who criticised coup

The diplomats pledged their support for the now-deposed government of Prime Minister Abddalla Hamdok.

Today's Cache | Jack Ma’s yearlong hiatus ends in agri-tech

Today's Cache dissects big themes at the intersection of technology, business and policy.

Turkey's Lake Tuz dries up due to climate change, farming

Turkey’s second-largest lake and home to several bird species has entirely receded this year

Myanmar military uses systematic torture across country

Since its takeover of the government in February, the Myanmar military has been torturing those it has detained in a methodical and systemic way across the country

Judge acquits Indian man who lived at Chicago airport for three months

Cook County Judge Adrienne Davis acquitted Aditya Singh on the charge this week without his attorney having to mount a defence, the Chicago Tribune reported

Dinosaur takes to UN General Assembly podium to tell world leaders: Don’t choose extinction

The special campaign featuring the ferocious, talking dinosaur has been developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Morning digest | India successfully test fires Agni-5 missile; Centre to sell 5-kg LPG cylinders at ration shops soon, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

U.S. will continue to protect and promote the right of freedom of religion: Biden

‘We stand in defence of religious freedom not only as an expression of our deepest values but also because it is a vital national security priority,’ says the U.S. President on International Religious Freedom Day.

New Hong Kong law to censor old movies for security breaches

Authorities have embarked on a sweeping crackdown to root out Beijing’s critics after pro-democracy protests convulsed the city two years ago

EU court tells Poland to pay €1 million a day

Poland has been embroiled in a long-running dispute with Brussels over judicial reforms it says undermine the independence of courts

Mullah Omar’s son appears on TV as Taliban look to polish their media image

In his first public appearance, Yaqoob calls for investments in hospitals, clinics

African Union snaps ties with Sudan until civilian rule returns

It condemns the ‘seizure of power’

Anti-coup protests continue in Sudan, PM held under guard

Politicians were inciting people against armed forces: General

Adopt cordial approach, Iran tells Taliban

Afghanistan’s six neighbouring countries meet in Tehran to chart the roadmap for an inclusive govt.

World Bank suspends aid to Sudan after military coup

The United States also suspended aid to the country

Trump tightens grip on social media company after SPAC deal success

In the latest filings, DWAC highlighted the risks of being associated with Trump's company.

China regulator says will step up efforts to build 'civilised internet'

In recent months, regulators have wielded a wide-ranging crackdown against the technology and other sectors.

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