In a groundbreaking move, world leaders revealed plans for a massive rail project stretching from India to Europe. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, as stated by the White House here, aims to usher in an era of enhanced global connectivity. This initiative, announced during the G-20 summit in New Delhi, India, represents a collaboration between …
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NEW DELHI, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Speculation surrounding a potential name change for India has emerged after Indian President Droupadi Murmu referred to herself as “President of Bharat” in invitations for a dinner on the sidelines of the G20 summit. This deviation from the convention of using the name India in English invitations has raised …
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On September 4, U.S. first lady Jill Biden tested positive for COVID-19, just days before President Joe Biden is set to travel to a Group of 20 summit in India. Unlike his wife, President Biden tested negative for the virus. The announcement came from the White House on Monday. Biden’s 72-year-old wife, who experienced mild …
India is making preparations for the upcoming G20 summit in New Delhi, and one of their concerns is the presence of rhesus monkeys that could potentially harass or attack world leaders. In a unique approach to deal with this issue, the city has decided to use cardboard cut-outs of langur monkeys instead of real langur …
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Leaders of the BRICS group of developing countries are deliberating over the expansion of the bloc, with various nations showing interest in joining. The inclusion of more countries would enhance the influence and power of the bloc, which aims to provide a counterweight to Western dominance in global affairs. However, there are disagreements among the …
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The BRICS summit, taking place in Johannesburg from August 22-24, is centered around the expansion of the bloc and its significance on the global stage. China’s President Xi Jinping emphasizes the importance of the choices made during this critical juncture in human society. However, tensions between China, Russia, and the United States have caused divisions …
As regions around the world brace themselves for another scorching weekend, climate scientists are sounding the alarm that these relentless heat waves are not going away anytime soon. They are urging world leaders to take decisive action to prevent this from becoming the “new normal.” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently declared that we have entered …
G20 nations concluded their climate meeting in India without making any progress on renewable energy and fossil fuel emissions. EU Environment Commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevičius, described their lack of real commitments to address climate change as “simply nowhere.” Photo courtesy of the European Union. July 28 (UPI) — The G20 nations failed to reach an agreement …
The recent climate and environment ministers’ meeting of the world’s largest economies concluded without an agreement or joint statement. This is despite calls from prominent figures for nations to present a united front in tackling climate change, especially as extreme weather events continue to occur worldwide. The gathering took place in Chennai, India, and included …
When the environment ministers of the G20 nations convene in Chennai, India on Friday, they will be concluding the hottest month ever recorded on Earth. This significant meeting will set the tone for the upcoming COP28 summit in November, and Canada has a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership. The G20 includes major polluters such as …