12th WTO ministerial conference has kicked off in Geneva. Meeting is to take a call on at least 6 crucial issues impacting trade and livelihood. India's Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India is fighting for its farmers and the poor and for food security.

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Quad Summit 2022: Indian PM Narendra Modi embarks on visit to Japan

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<p>The world seems to be wondering why French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat at a great distance. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Well, after huge speculation, the reason seems to have been revealed on Thursday. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/things-could-go-crazy-ukraine-accuses-russia-of-hybrid-war-amid-naval-drill-452265" hreflang="en">'Things could go crazy': Ukraine accuses Russia of 'hybrid war' in naval drill</a></strong></p>

<p>Before meeting Putin in Moscow, Macron was asked to take a Covid test. But as the French President refused, he was seated at the opposite end of a 13-foot-long table, a Reuters report said citing two sources in Macron's entourage. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In an attempt to de-escalate the Ukraine standoff, French President Emmanuel Macron had met Russian Vladimir Putin in Moscow. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ever since reports came out that Russia had amassed over 100,000 troops near the Ukraine borders, hectic diplomatic parlays have been taking place to defuse the tense situation. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ultimatums-threats-from-west-on-ukraine-wont-work-against-russia-says-foreign-minister-452104" hreflang="en">Ultimatums, threats from West on Ukraine won’t work against Russia, says FM</a></strong></p>

<p>Even though the meeting took place in the backdrop of a war-like situation with the US and Russia exchanging warnings over the Ukraine crisis, an image of the two released by the state media certainly raised eyebrows of the netizens. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The image drew a lot of attention. Not because of the issues discussed during the meeting, rather the way they were seated, left the twitteraits in splits. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>The netizens couldn’t help notice how far Macron was sitting over a gigantic table from Putin. &nbsp;</p>

<p>It had led to a meme fest. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The world seems to be wondering why French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat at a great distance. Well, after huge speculation, the reason seems to have been revealed on Thursday.

The world seems to be wondering why French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin sat at a great distance. Well, after huge speculation, the reason seems to have been revealed on Thursday. Also Read: 'Things could go crazy': Ukraine accuses Russia of 'hybrid war' in naval drill Before meeting Putin in Moscow, Macron was asked to take a Covid test. But as the French President refused, he was seated at the opposite end of a 13-foot-long table, a Reuters report said citing two sources in Macron's entourage. Putin VS Macron... pic.twitter.com/ZhXkBvmrTN — Franjolittle (@Franjorodowski) February 7, 2022 × In an attempt to de-escalate the Ukraine standoff, French President Emmanuel Macron had met Russian Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Welcome to the first annual Putin and Macron’s weirdly large table photoshop challenge. Use this to make your own. Here are our entries. pic.twitter.com/g2frrfVueT — Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) February 7, 2022 × Ever since reports came out that Russia had amassed over 100,000 troops near the Ukraine borders, hectic diplomatic parlays have been taking place to defuse the tense situation. Also Read: Ultimatums, threats from West on Ukraine won’t work against Russia, says FM Even though the meeting took place in the backdrop of a war-like situation with the US and Russia exchanging warnings over the Ukraine crisis, an image of the two released by the state media certainly raised eyebrows of the netizens. Will Putin and Macron do face painting after? #Ukraine #pointless #lipservice pic.twitter.com/hi9agrWzmZ — Tarquin (@Tarquin_Helmet) February 7, 2022 × The image drew a lot of attention. Not because of the issues discussed during the meeting, rather the way they were seated, left the twitteraits in splits. The netizens couldn’t help notice how far Macron was sitting over a gigantic table from Putin. It had led to a meme fest. (With inputs from agencies)

This is why Macron, Putin sat across long table in meeting, causing meme fest

Foreign ministers are convening a crucial meeting in Melbourne with a focus on countering china's expansionism in the Indo-Pacific region and mounting tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine conflict.

Quad reiterates support for a rule-based order during Foreign Ministers' meeting in Melbourne

<p>With the emergence of a new Covid variant named as Omicron, which was first detected in southern Africa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing an important meeting to assess the situation of the pandemic and the vaccination drive in the country. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the meeting, the PM and top officials will discuss about the way ahead, said government sources on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-against-travel-curbs-due-to-new-variant-says-closely-monitoring-432286">WHO warns against travel curbs due to new variant, says 'closely monitoring'</a></strong></p>

<p>The move comes as the world has been taking several kinds of steps to contain the spread of the new variant, which has already been found in Israel and some countries of Europe. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The new strain of the coronavirus has been classified as a highly transmissible virus of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). &nbsp;</p>

<p>Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P K Mishra, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and NITI Aayog member (health) Dr V K Paul among others will be present at the meeting. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-a-precautionary-measure-us-to-restrict-travel-over-fears-of-new-covid-19-variant-432251" hreflang="en">As a 'precautionary measure', US to restrict travel over fears of new variant</a></strong></p>

<p>Several countries have already imposed travel curbs and tightened border controls. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday, India has witnessed a single-day rise of 8,318 new coronavirus infections. It has taken the country's total tally of Covid cases to 3,45,63,749. The active cases have declined to 1,07,019, the lowest in 541 days. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


With the emergence of a new Covid variant named as Omicron, which was first detected in southern Africa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing an important meeting to assess the situation of the pandemic and the vaccination drive in the country.

With the emergence of a new Covid variant named as Omicron, which was first detected in southern Africa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing an important meeting to assess the situation of the pandemic and the vaccination drive in the country. In the meeting, the PM and top officials will discuss about the way ahead, said government sources on Saturday. Also Read: WHO warns against travel curbs due to new variant, says 'closely monitoring' The move comes as the world has been taking several kinds of steps to contain the spread of the new variant, which has already been found in Israel and some countries of Europe. The new strain of the coronavirus has been classified as a highly transmissible virus of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, P K Mishra, Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and NITI Aayog member (health) Dr V K Paul among others will be present at the meeting. Also Read: As a 'precautionary measure', US to restrict travel over fears of new variant Several countries have already imposed travel curbs and tightened border controls. According to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday, India has witnessed a single-day rise of 8,318 new coronavirus infections. It has taken the country's total tally of Covid cases to 3,45,63,749. The active cases have declined to 1,07,019, the lowest in 541 days. (With inputs from agencies)

As new Covid variant emerges, Indian PM Modi chairs vital meeting to assess situation

US President Joe Biden asked for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. But failed to achieve any breakthrough. Biden was ineffective in pressing Xi Jinping on Xinjiang, Taiwan & Wuhan virus origins. Palki Sharma tells you why Biden's China policy is failing.

Gravitas | Xi-Biden meeting: US President fails to secure any breakthrough

<p>After US President Joe Biden met Pope Francis, the former gave an unusual answer on Friday on being asked whether abortion was discussed in their 90-minute meeting at the Vatican. &nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked if "the issue of abortion [came] up at all" during the meeting, Biden told reporters, “No, it didn’t. It came up. We just talked about the fact he was happy that I was a good Catholic, and I should keep receiving communion."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-settle-us-charges-of-tax-evasion-russian-billionaire-pays-500-million-425174">To settle US charges of tax evasion, Russian billionaire pays $500 million</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In the United States, the president’s pro-abortion rights stance has irked some Catholics. It includes 168 bishops, who are trying to block the president from receiving communion. In June, the Vatican shot down the suggestion. Pope Francis has still not publicly commented on the subject. &nbsp;</p>

<p>During the meeting, US reporters, photographers and television crews, who are traveling with the president, were barred. The Vatican supplied a heavily edited video of the event. The meeting was described as lighthearted by senior administration officials. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-andrew-asks-us-court-to-dismiss-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-425176">Prince Andrew asks US court to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit</a></strong></p>

<p>"The engagement between the two was very warm when the delegation arrived in the room. There was laughter and clear rapport between President Biden and Pope Francis," said a White House official. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"President Biden thanked His Holiness for his advocacy for the world’s poor and those suffering from hunger, conflict, and persecution. He also lauded Pope Francis’ leadership in fighting the climate crisis, as well as his advocacy to ensure the pandemic ends for everyone through vaccine sharing and an equitable global economic recovery," noted the White House's readout of the meeting. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


After US President Joe Biden met Pope Francis, the former gave an unusual answer on Friday on being asked whether abortion was discussed in their 90-minute meeting at the Vatican.

After US President Joe Biden met Pope Francis, the former gave an unusual answer on Friday on being asked whether abortion was discussed in their 90-minute meeting at the Vatican. When asked if "the issue of abortion [came] up at all" during the meeting, Biden told reporters, “No, it didn’t. It came up. We just talked about the fact he was happy that I was a good Catholic, and I should keep receiving communion." Also Read: To settle US charges of tax evasion, Russian billionaire pays $500 million In the United States, the president’s pro-abortion rights stance has irked some Catholics. It includes 168 bishops, who are trying to block the president from receiving communion. In June, the Vatican shot down the suggestion. Pope Francis has still not publicly commented on the subject. During the meeting, US reporters, photographers and television crews, who are traveling with the president, were barred. The Vatican supplied a heavily edited video of the event. The meeting was described as lighthearted by senior administration officials. Also Read: Prince Andrew asks US court to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit "The engagement between the two was very warm when the delegation arrived in the room. There was laughter and clear rapport between President Biden and Pope Francis," said a White House official. "President Biden thanked His Holiness for his advocacy for the world’s poor and those suffering from hunger, conflict, and persecution. He also lauded Pope Francis’ leadership in fighting the climate crisis, as well as his advocacy to ensure the pandemic ends for everyone through vaccine sharing and an equitable global economic recovery," noted the White House's readout of the meeting. (With inputs from agencies)

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