Talks between the United States and China on the issue of arms control may not have yielded much, but they are still being hailed as constructive because these were the first such talks in years. The talks that took place in Washington on Monday (November 6) were the first since the Obama administration. Senior arms control diplomats from the US and China were present. Reuters quoted an unnamed US official who said just the fact that the meeting took place represented progress on the issue.

"Having the meeting was in and of itself constructive. Now, I would not refer to yesterday's meeting as substantive, though," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as reported by Reuters.

"'Substantive' implies more of a back-and-forth than occurred."

This meeting, and others between officials of the US and China are aimed at setting a positive tone as the date of possible talks between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping approaches. The two leaders may meet in San Francisco next week.

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The relations between the US and China are strained over a number of global and bilateral issues ranging from Taiwan, to trade and more.

The US is also worried about China expanding its nuclear arsenal. It is estimated by the Pentagon that China has about 500 warheads. Although this number remains below the number of nuclear warheads with the US and Russia, the risk of conflict remains.

Earlier this year, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan mentioned that Washington wanted from Beijing&nbsp;details of the size and scope of its nuclear forces, a readiness to provide notifications of missile launches and transparency when it comes to the expansion of its nuclear arsenal.

Top US leaders and official have voiced their displeasure about China not being willing to 'compartmentalise' arms control from disputes in other areas of the bilateral ties.

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The unnamed official quoted by Reuters said that a date for the next meeting was not decided.

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"I really ... hesitate to extrapolate from this one meeting" that China is willing to discuss arms control separate from other issues of disagreement.

"The Chinese delegation did not respond substantively" to issues Sullivan raised, including a US need for a better understanding of China's nuclear doctrine, budget, and policies, said the official.

"I wouldn't say we learned anything new from them or that they delved into a great amount of detail in terms of their own nuclear force, their buildup and whether or not their policy or doctrine could be shifting over time," he added.

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Talks between the United States and China on the issue of arms control may not have yielded much, but they are still being hailed as constructive because these were the first such talks in years.

Talks between the United States and China on the issue of arms control may not have yielded much, but they are still being hailed as constructive because these were the first such talks in years. The talks that took place in Washington on Monday (November 6) were the first since the Obama administration. Senior arms control diplomats from the US and China were present. Reuters quoted an unnamed US official who said just the fact that the meeting took place represented progress on the issue. "Having the meeting was in and of itself constructive. Now, I would not refer to yesterday's meeting as substantive, though," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity as reported by Reuters. "'Substantive' implies more of a back-and-forth than occurred." This meeting, and others between officials of the US and China are aimed at setting a positive tone as the date of possible talks between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping approaches. The two leaders may meet in San Francisco next week. Gravitas | China: Daughter tells dad not to bring bad temper home from work × The relations between the US and China are strained over a number of global and bilateral issues ranging from Taiwan, to trade and more. The US is also worried about China expanding its nuclear arsenal. It is estimated by the Pentagon that China has about 500 warheads. Although this number remains below the number of nuclear warheads with the US and Russia, the risk of conflict remains. Earlier this year, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan mentioned that Washington wanted from Beijing details of the size and scope of its nuclear forces, a readiness to provide notifications of missile launches and transparency when it comes to the expansion of its nuclear arsenal. Top US leaders and official have voiced their displeasure about China not being willing to 'compartmentalise' arms control from disputes in other areas of the bilateral ties. Also Read | China detains two prominent businessmen, one of them is missing The unnamed official quoted by Reuters said that a date for the next meeting was not decided. Also Read | China faces persistent deflation challenges as economic fragility persists "I really ... hesitate to extrapolate from this one meeting" that China is willing to discuss arms control separate from other issues of disagreement. "The Chinese delegation did not respond substantively" to issues Sullivan raised, including a US need for a better understanding of China's nuclear doctrine, budget, and policies, said the official. "I wouldn't say we learned anything new from them or that they delved into a great amount of detail in terms of their own nuclear force, their buildup and whether or not their policy or doctrine could be shifting over time," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Nintendo, the iconic Kyoto-based company, is on a triumphant roll in 2023. Thanks to a lineup of blockbuster titles, including 'The Legend of Zelda: tears of the kingdom' and 'super mario bros. Wonder,' Nintendo's operating profit forecast has been raised by 11%.

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Presidential elections in the US Are one year away, but the political battleground is heating up. And in the eye of the storm, is the public divide in abortion rights. Can the Biden-led democrats rely heavily on their pro-abortion stance and snatch victory from the pro-life, conservative republican camp?

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Today marks&nbsp;day 32 days of the Israel-Hamas war, and the conflict is far from over. There isn't an immediate military or diplomatic solution in sight, as both Israel and Hamas continue to rebuff international calls for a ceasefire.

Meanwhile, on the other war front, the Ukrainian military said it has repelled several Russian attacks as the aggressor makes&nbsp;fresh attempts to take Avdiivka.

In other news, China has released its long-awaited methane reduction plan, that experts are finding to be disappointing and ambiguous.

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Today marks day 32 days of the Israel-Hamas war, and the conflict is far from over. There isn't an immediate military or diplomatic solution in sight, as both Israel and Hamas continue to rebuff international calls for a ceasefire.

Today marks day 32 days of the Israel-Hamas war, and the conflict is far from over. There isn't an immediate military or diplomatic solution in sight, as both Israel and Hamas continue to rebuff international calls for a ceasefire. Meanwhile, on the other war front, the Ukrainian military said it has repelled several Russian attacks as the aggressor makes fresh attempts to take Avdiivka. In other news, China has released its long-awaited methane reduction plan, that experts are finding to be disappointing and ambiguous. Click on the headlines to read more Israel-Hamas war Live updates: Israel to target, neutralise Hamas tunnels after encircling Gaza City Civilians across the Gaza Strip continue to suffer due to the ongoing war and the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that death and suffering caused by the conflict is hard to fathom. A spokesman of the agency said that an average of 160 children are dying in Gaza each day. Ukraine army braces for Russian attack on key town after repelling several The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday (November 7) that it had repelled a Russian assault and was bracing for a new Russian attempt aimed at key frontline town Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine. China close climate agreement with US? Releases 'ambiguous' methane reduction plan China on Tuesday published its long-awaited methane reduction plan it had committed to back in 2021. After two years of failing to materialise, the release of this plan signals that Beijing is moving closer to a new climate agreement with the United States. US-China arms control talk yields little, but considered a step ahead Talks between the United States and China on the issue of arms control may not have yielded much, but they are still being hailed as constructive because these were first such talks in years. Ohio voters add abortion rights to state’s constitution, approve marijuana legalisation Ohio voters on Tuesday (Nov 7) added abortion rights to the state’s constitution, 17 months after the US Supreme Court struck down Roe vs Wade.

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WeWork, the office-sharing start-up backed by SoftBank Group, which once held the title of the most valuable U.S. start-up, filed for&nbsp;bankruptcy protection, a Reuters report said on Monday.&nbsp;The company's rise and fall has had&nbsp;a profound impact on the global office sector, as it grappled with mounting challenges, including the impact of remote work on its business.&nbsp;

The decision to seek bankruptcy protection is yet another&nbsp;acknowledgment by SoftBank, the Japanese technology conglomerate that owns approximately 60 per cent of WeWork, that the company's survival depends on renegotiating its costly leases.

WeWork has struggled to achieve profitability, primarily due to its expensive leases and the shift in corporate clients' preferences towards remote work. &nbsp;

According to financial data from the second quarter of 2023, 74 per cent of WeWork's revenue was being consumed by lease payments. &nbsp;

In its bankruptcy filing, WeWork reported estimated assets and liabilities ranging from $10 billion to $50 billion. The company is now looking to leverage U.S. bankruptcy code provisions to free itself from heavy leases, as suggested by law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham &amp; Taft LLP in an August note to landlords. However, this move has left many landlords anticipating a significant impact on their rental income.&nbsp;

According to Reuters, founder Adam Neumann had led WeWork to an unprecedented valuation of $47 billion, attracting investments from esteemed institutions such as SoftBank, Benchmark, and Wall Street giants like JPMorgan Chase. &nbsp;

Neumann's emphasis on rapid expansion at the cost of profitability, coupled with revelations about his eccentric behaviour, ultimately led to his removal and the derailment of an initial public offering in 2019. This compelled SoftBank to double down on its investment and appoint real estate expert Sandeep Mathrani as CEO. In 2021, SoftBank attempted to take WeWork public via a merger with a blank-check acquisition company, valuing the firm at $8 billion.&nbsp;

Despite managing to amend 590 leases and save approximately $12.7 billion in fixed lease payments, WeWork could not overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Office workers continued to work from home, severely affecting WeWork's business model. With little incentive from struggling landlords to ease lease terms, WeWork found itself in an increasingly untenable situation.&nbsp;

Furthermore, WeWork's clientele, consisting of&nbsp;both large corporations and smaller businesses, reduced their spending amid soaring inflation and economic uncertainty. To compound its problems, WeWork faced stiff competition from its own landlords, as commercial property companies began offering shorter and more flexible leases to adapt to the evolving office sector.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, David Tolley, a former investment banker and private equity executive, succeeded Sandeep Mathrani as WeWork's CEO. Tolley, who had previously helped the debt-ridden satellite communications provider Intelsat emerge from bankruptcy, took the helm in an attempt to steer WeWork towards stability.

Despite engaging in debt restructurings and securing a seven-day extension on an interest payment from creditors just last week, WeWork found itself unable to avert the impending bankruptcy.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;

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WeWork, the office-sharing start-up backed by SoftBank Group, which once held the title of the most valuable U.S. start-up, filed for bankruptcy protection, a Reuters report said on Monday.

WeWork, the office-sharing start-up backed by SoftBank Group, which once held the title of the most valuable U.S. start-up, filed for bankruptcy protection, a Reuters report said on Monday. The company's rise and fall has had a profound impact on the global office sector, as it grappled with mounting challenges, including the impact of remote work on its business. The decision to seek bankruptcy protection is yet another acknowledgment by SoftBank, the Japanese technology conglomerate that owns approximately 60 per cent of WeWork, that the company's survival depends on renegotiating its costly leases. WeWork has struggled to achieve profitability, primarily due to its expensive leases and the shift in corporate clients' preferences towards remote work. According to financial data from the second quarter of 2023, 74 per cent of WeWork's revenue was being consumed by lease payments. In its bankruptcy filing, WeWork reported estimated assets and liabilities ranging from $10 billion to $50 billion. The company is now looking to leverage U.S. bankruptcy code provisions to free itself from heavy leases, as suggested by law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP in an August note to landlords. However, this move has left many landlords anticipating a significant impact on their rental income. According to Reuters, founder Adam Neumann had led WeWork to an unprecedented valuation of $47 billion, attracting investments from esteemed institutions such as SoftBank, Benchmark, and Wall Street giants like JPMorgan Chase. Neumann's emphasis on rapid expansion at the cost of profitability, coupled with revelations about his eccentric behaviour, ultimately led to his removal and the derailment of an initial public offering in 2019. This compelled SoftBank to double down on its investment and appoint real estate expert Sandeep Mathrani as CEO. In 2021, SoftBank attempted to take WeWork public via a merger with a blank-check acquisition company, valuing the firm at $8 billion. Despite managing to amend 590 leases and save approximately $12.7 billion in fixed lease payments, WeWork could not overcome the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Office workers continued to work from home, severely affecting WeWork's business model. With little incentive from struggling landlords to ease lease terms, WeWork found itself in an increasingly untenable situation. Furthermore, WeWork's clientele, consisting of both large corporations and smaller businesses, reduced their spending amid soaring inflation and economic uncertainty. To compound its problems, WeWork faced stiff competition from its own landlords, as commercial property companies began offering shorter and more flexible leases to adapt to the evolving office sector. Earlier this year, David Tolley, a former investment banker and private equity executive, succeeded Sandeep Mathrani as WeWork's CEO. Tolley, who had previously helped the debt-ridden satellite communications provider Intelsat emerge from bankruptcy, took the helm in an attempt to steer WeWork towards stability. Despite engaging in debt restructurings and securing a seven-day extension on an interest payment from creditors just last week, WeWork found itself unable to avert the impending bankruptcy. (With inputs from Reuters) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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In a recent incident, Capitol Police made arrests after two men crashed a stolen vehicle into a barricade outside the Capitol. The suspects, Ricardo Glass and Onosetale Okojie&nbsp;(both 20), led officers on a foot chase before being arrested, reported ABC news. During the arrest, law enforcement recovered two handguns, one of which had been illegally modified into a machine gun.

Glass and Okojie were inside a stolen white Infiniti Q50, which was idling at a green light near Union Station, a prominent shopping and transit hub a short distance from the Capitol building.

When an officer suspected the driver might be impaired, an attempt was made to initiate a traffic stop. However, the driver sped away, resulting in a collision with a Capitol vehicle barricade near 1st and D streets in Northeast DC

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<h2>Foot chase followed by arrest</h2>

Following the crash, the two&nbsp;quickly exited the stolen vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.

Their escape route took them near the Capitol Police headquarters, where officers engaged in a pursuit and successfully arrested&nbsp;both suspects.

During the investigation, law enforcement discovered a Glock handgun within the stolen vehicle, equipped with a 22-round extended magazine.

Moreover, hidden in a nearby flowerbed, another Glock was found, which had been modified with a "giggle switch" to convert it into a machine gun.

Ricardo Glass and Onosetale Okojie are now facing multiple charges, including carrying a pistol without a license, unauthorised use of a vehicle, and unlawful possession of a machine gun.

The Capitol Police have confiscated more than 30 firearms over the course of the year.

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<h2>Mass shootings in the US&nbsp;</h2>

As per data from the <a href="https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/">Gun Violence archive</a>, there have been more than 560 mass shootings across the United States so far in 2023. The Gun Violence Archive defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are injured or killed.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a recent incident, Capitol Police made arrests after two men crashed a stolen vehicle into a barricade outside the Capitol. The suspects, Ricardo Glass and Onosetale Okojie (both 20), led officers on a foot chase before being arrested, reported ABC news.

In a recent incident, Capitol Police made arrests after two men crashed a stolen vehicle into a barricade outside the Capitol. The suspects, Ricardo Glass and Onosetale Okojie (both 20), led officers on a foot chase before being arrested, reported ABC news. During the arrest, law enforcement recovered two handguns, one of which had been illegally modified into a machine gun. Glass and Okojie were inside a stolen white Infiniti Q50, which was idling at a green light near Union Station, a prominent shopping and transit hub a short distance from the Capitol building. When an officer suspected the driver might be impaired, an attempt was made to initiate a traffic stop. However, the driver sped away, resulting in a collision with a Capitol vehicle barricade near 1st and D streets in Northeast DC Also read | Data Lab | Alarming stats, in charts: US has more gun dealers than McDonald's, Starbucks outlets put together Foot chase followed by arrest Following the crash, the two quickly exited the stolen vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. Their escape route took them near the Capitol Police headquarters, where officers engaged in a pursuit and successfully arrested both suspects. During the investigation, law enforcement discovered a Glock handgun within the stolen vehicle, equipped with a 22-round extended magazine. Moreover, hidden in a nearby flowerbed, another Glock was found, which had been modified with a "giggle switch" to convert it into a machine gun. Ricardo Glass and Onosetale Okojie are now facing multiple charges, including carrying a pistol without a license, unauthorised use of a vehicle, and unlawful possession of a machine gun. The Capitol Police have confiscated more than 30 firearms over the course of the year. Also read | Data lab | Numbers speak volumes: America's unique struggle with gun violence Mass shootings in the US As per data from the Gun Violence archive, there have been more than 560 mass shootings across the United States so far in 2023. The Gun Violence Archive defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are injured or killed. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Capitol police seize 'giggle switch' gun after stolen car crashes into barricade

Former US president Donald Trump clashed with the judge on Monday (November 6) as he testified in court in the New York civil fraud case, as he became the first former US president to testify as a defendant in more than a century. His court appearance came just a year before presidential elections take place in the US.

As Trump (77) testified, he accused Judge Arthur Engoron of issuing "fraudulent" verdicts. He lashed out at New York State Attorney General Letitia James as a "political hack". James has brought the case against Trump which threatens to severely affect his real estate empire.

"He called me a fraud and he did not know anything about me," Trump said of the judge, who was sitting right next to him, before calling the trial a "political witch hunt."

The former president was admonished by the judge as he testified in court.

"This is not a political rally," said Judge Engoron. "Please, just answer the questions, no speeches."

A visibly angry Engoron even told Trump's lawyer at one point to "control your client."

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For his court appearance on Monday, Trump was dressed in a dark blue suit and tie and wore an American flag on his lapel. He said that it was a "crazy trial" and it was "very unfair". He alleged that the case was brought against him by Democrats "coming after me from 15 different sides."

It has been alleged that Trump, his sons Don Jr and Eric and other executives in the Trump Organization inflated the value of their real estate assets by billions of dollars in order to obtain favourable bank loans and insurance terms.

Trump denied allegations that his company's financial statements were fraudulent.

"They were not really documents that the banks paid much attention to," he said, adding that the value of the "Trump brand" was not considered in the valuation of assets.

"I became president because of my brand," said Trump as he was being questioned by Kevin Wallace, the lawyer who represented the New York attorney general's office.

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Before Trump's testimony, NY Attorney General James told the media that Trump had "consistently misrepresented and inflated the value of his assets".

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"Before he takes the stand, I am certain that he will engage in name-calling and taunts and race-baiting and call this a witch hunt," James said. "But at the end of the day, the only thing that matters are the facts and the numbers."

"And numbers, my friends, don't lie."

Trump has repeatedly lashed out at James, who is African American, and has even called her a "racist." The former president has also gone after Judge Engoron, who presided over proceedings during Trump's testimony. He has called Engoron "unhinged" and a "Trump-hating radical left, Democrat operative."&nbsp;

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Former US president Donald Trump clashed with the judge on Monday (November 6) as he testified in court in the New York civil fraud case, as he became the first former US president to testify as a defendant in more than a century.

Former US president Donald Trump clashed with the judge on Monday (November 6) as he testified in court in the New York civil fraud case, as he became the first former US president to testify as a defendant in more than a century. His court appearance came just a year before presidential elections take place in the US. As Trump (77) testified, he accused Judge Arthur Engoron of issuing "fraudulent" verdicts. He lashed out at New York State Attorney General Letitia James as a "political hack". James has brought the case against Trump which threatens to severely affect his real estate empire. "He called me a fraud and he did not know anything about me," Trump said of the judge, who was sitting right next to him, before calling the trial a "political witch hunt." The former president was admonished by the judge as he testified in court. "This is not a political rally," said Judge Engoron. "Please, just answer the questions, no speeches." A visibly angry Engoron even told Trump's lawyer at one point to "control your client." Watch | US Presidential Elections: Can Joe Biden make a comeback? × For his court appearance on Monday, Trump was dressed in a dark blue suit and tie and wore an American flag on his lapel. He said that it was a "crazy trial" and it was "very unfair". He alleged that the case was brought against him by Democrats "coming after me from 15 different sides." It has been alleged that Trump, his sons Don Jr and Eric and other executives in the Trump Organization inflated the value of their real estate assets by billions of dollars in order to obtain favourable bank loans and insurance terms. Trump denied allegations that his company's financial statements were fraudulent. "They were not really documents that the banks paid much attention to," he said, adding that the value of the "Trump brand" was not considered in the valuation of assets. "I became president because of my brand," said Trump as he was being questioned by Kevin Wallace, the lawyer who represented the New York attorney general's office. Also Read | Antony Blinken meets Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, discusses efforts to expand aid in Gaza Before Trump's testimony, NY Attorney General James told the media that Trump had "consistently misrepresented and inflated the value of his assets". Also Read | Obama stirring rebellion against Biden? Ex-Prez's senior adviser says Joe should drop out of election race "Before he takes the stand, I am certain that he will engage in name-calling and taunts and race-baiting and call this a witch hunt," James said. "But at the end of the day, the only thing that matters are the facts and the numbers." "And numbers, my friends, don't lie." Trump has repeatedly lashed out at James, who is African American, and has even called her a "racist." The former president has also gone after Judge Engoron, who presided over proceedings during Trump's testimony. He has called Engoron "unhinged" and a "Trump-hating radical left, Democrat operative." (With inputs from agencies)

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