Dissent and demonstration continue to grow against the monarchy in Thailand. Thousands of protestors hit the streets of Bangkok calling for reforms to the monarchy and the military govt.

Thailand: Protestors demand reforms to monarchy

Shell has announced its plan to shift headquarters from the Netherlands to the United Kingdom to make major changes in its ownership and tax status.

Europe's largest energy company announces major changes

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;Biden urging for 'guardrails' against conflict and Xi calling for better communication as&nbsp;US-China virtual summit begins to&nbsp;achieving what Trump couldn't, US president celebrating rare win with infrastructure bill signing,&nbsp;we have it all.

You can also read about&nbsp;Europe and Asia going on alert after reporting ‘severe’ avian influenza outbreak and&nbsp;high school in US removing washroom doors&nbsp;for ‘safety concerns’.

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On Monday, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened a virtual summit calling for more communication between the superpowers and "guardrails" to prevent a conflict.

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Amid heavy criticism and a bleak outlook from opinion polls, President Joe Biden signed into law the largest US infrastructure overhaul in more than half a century on Monday at a rare bipartisan celebration in the White House.

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Recently, several outbreaks of severe bird flu have been reported in Europe and Asia to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), triggering fears of human transmission.

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In a bizarre move, a high school in the United States has removed washroom doors citing safety concerns. But the development has in turn led to privacy issues. It is located in Austin, Texas.&nbsp;

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Biden urging for 'guardrails' against conflict and Xi calling for better communication as US-China virtual summit begins to achieving what Trump couldn't, US president celebrating rare win with infrastructure bill signing, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Biden urging for 'guardrails' against conflict and Xi calling for better communication as US-China virtual summit begins to achieving what Trump couldn't, US president celebrating rare win with infrastructure bill signing, we have it all. You can also read about Europe and Asia going on alert after reporting ‘severe’ avian influenza outbreak and high school in US removing washroom doors for ‘safety concerns’. Please click on the headline to read the full story. US-China virtual summit: Biden urges for 'guardrails' against conflict, Xi calls for better communication On Monday, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened a virtual summit calling for more communication between the superpowers and "guardrails" to prevent a conflict. Achieving what Trump couldn't, Biden celebrates rare win with US infrastructure bill signing Amid heavy criticism and a bleak outlook from opinion polls, President Joe Biden signed into law the largest US infrastructure overhaul in more than half a century on Monday at a rare bipartisan celebration in the White House. Europe, Asia on alert after reporting ‘severe’ avian influenza outbreak Recently, several outbreaks of severe bird flu have been reported in Europe and Asia to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), triggering fears of human transmission. For ‘safety concerns’, high school in US removes washroom doors: Report In a bizarre move, a high school in the United States has removed washroom doors citing safety concerns. But the development has in turn led to privacy issues. It is located in Austin, Texas. Watch | Pomegranate Festival: Iranians celebrate annual harvesting season in Tehran ×

Morning news brief: US-China virtual summit, school removes washroom doors and more

Every year harvesting Pomegranate villagers in Iran ran a festival by preparing local foods, playing games. Iran tops the list of the world's Pomegranate producers. The domestic production of Pomegranate in Iran exceeds 1 million tonnes annually.

Pomegranate Festival: Iranians celebrate annual harvesting season in Tehran

China & US race to become the world's top superpowers, their leaders are facing contrasting political scenarios back home. US President Joe Biden's approval rating has witnessed a downward trend in the past two months. While Xi Jinping is all set for a 3rd term in office.

Xi & Biden face contrasting domestic political scenarios

US President Joe Biden opened the virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping from the White House early on Tuesday morning. This is the first meeting between the two leaders since Biden has assumed office. The highly anticipated summit is expected to be one of the most extensive meetings under the Biden administration, Washington is hopeful of setting the agenda.

Xi Jinping: China-US should advance cause for world peace

Amid heightened tensions president of the world's two largest economies, the United States and China Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are meeting virtually. The highly anticipated summit is expected to be one of the most extensive meetings under the Biden administration, Washington is hopeful of setting the agenda.

Virtual meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping amid rising economic, military tensions

Amid heightened tensions president of the world's two largest economies, the United States and China Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are meeting virtually.

High stakes meet between Joe Biden, Xi Jinping

Tigrayan forces in Ethiopia continue to seize key cities on their way to the capital city of Addis Ababa. Experts state that the forces are poised to seize the country's main trade route known as the Djibouti corridor.

Ethiopia: Tigrayan forces may seize Djibouti corridor

US President Joe Biden held a virtual meeting with Xi Jinping. In this meeting, both the countries discussed common issues, strategic issues including mutual relations. Taiwan and human rights violations were Biden's top focus. During this meeting, Chinese President Xi said that America and China should respect each other.

Joe Biden tells Xi Jinping not to undermine Taiwan's sovereignty

The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and Sarang Helicopter Display Teams showcased "superior flying skills" at the Dubai Air Show on Sunday.

Dubai Air Show: Tejas showcases 'superior flying skills'

In an exclusive conversation with WION principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal and UKIBC chair hailed the ease of doing business with India. He said businesses in the UK prefer doing business with India rather than China.

UKIBC Chair: India and extremely attractive business destination

Joe Biden raises concerns of human right abuses

A Senegalese fashion designer and an academic is diligently working to persevere their legacy.

'Signares' were powerful local woman of St Louis, Goree

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, surrendered to federal authorities on Monday to face contempt charges after snubbing a subpoena from a House committee investigating January’s insurrection at the US Capitol.

Donald Trump's ally indicted on contempt charges

The Saudi football federation on Saturday said it was launching the first edition of a women's league later this month. Women's sport was long frowned upon in conservative Saudi Arabia. But the November 22 launch is part of a program set up by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation in 2017 to support women's football

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh launches league to support women's football

China's Evergrande Group scrambles to meet debt obligations and liabilities within the deadlines already missed in the past. Evergrande groups founder is freeing up assets from luxury arts, high-end homes, and more.

China's Evergrande Group scrambles to meet debt obligations

All forms of dissent are quashed in China is well documented. A Chinese artist who has used his work to criticize the Chinese govt for its human rights violations is now exiled in Australia.

Embassy asks to cancel dissident Chinese artist's exhibition

Despite fresh curbs to control the Covid-19 outbreak, China's industrial output grew at a surprisingly fast pace in October, from the same period a year ago retail sales growth also picked up.

World Business Watch: China: Retail sales in October rose 4.9%

Swedish carmaker Volvo is planning to make a car plant in Europe by the year 2025 to boost its production capacity beyond 1.2 million vehicles per year.

World Business Watch: Construction of a new plant to start in 2025

The past has come back to haunt UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, his former lover's diary excerpts have raised concerns of conflict of interest.

United Kingdom: Boris Johnson accused of breaching moral code

As the global supply crisis and covid-19 hit business consumer spending the Japans's economy contracts much faster in the 3rd quarter, raising challenges for the new govt's growth plans.

World Business Watch: Japan's economy shrinks more than expected

Despite the apparent calm, the NRF remains a problem for the Taliban. In recent videos, which emerged on social media through Telegram channels, reportedly show a crackdown being led by the Taliban to deal with the remnants of Panjshir resistance.

Afghanistan: NRF still remains a thorn at Taliban's side

Coal is one of the biggest challenges in tackling the climate crisis, it is among the top three contributors of greenhouse gases, and the idea of the coal phase-out sounds like a much-needed proposition.

COP26 climate summit | Can coal by phased-out completely?

A car explosion has killed one person outside a women's hospital in Liverpool. Three men were detained in the Kensington area of the city and arrested under the Terrorism Act, police said in a statement.

United Kingdom: 3 men detained in Kensington area under terrorism act

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Elon Musk taking a jibe at Bernie Sanders to a volcano that wiped a town in Colombia becoming active again,&nbsp;we have it all.

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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/15/221731-untitled-design-91.jpg" />On Sunday, Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk and US Senator Bernie Sanders got into a spat after Sanders demanded that the wealthy pay their "fair share" of taxes. "We must demand that the extremely wealthy pay their fair share. Period," Sanders wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-volcano-that-wiped-out-town-in-colombia-killed-25000-is-active-again-429408">Watch | Volcano that wiped out town in Colombia, killed 25,000, is active again</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/15/221742-untitled-design-92.jpg" />It has been 36 years since a volcanic eruption in Colombia decimated a town and killed more than 25,000 people. The same volcano that caused all that devastation was seen spewing ash and gas just this weekend.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop26-president-criticises-india-china-over-coal-use-move-429406">COP26 president criticises India, China over coal use move</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/15/221741-sharma.jpg" />COP26 climate summit’s president Alok Sharma asked India and China to “explain themselves to poor nations” after they watered down the clause on ending the usage of coal. Sharma said he was “deeply frustrated” after India, backed by China and other coal-dependent developing nations, rejected a clause calling for a “phase out” of coal-fired power, and changed the text to “phase down”.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-hotel-company-looks-to-sell-washington-dc-hotel-for-375-million-429402">Donald Trump’s hotel company looks to sell Washington, DC hotel for $375 million</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/15/221738-trump-1.jpg" />If sources are to be believed, Donald Trump’s family hotel company seems to be selling its prized Washington, DC hotel for $375 million. The company has reached an agreement to sell the ownership rights of the hotel, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;US President Joe Biden, Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet virtually

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Elon Musk taking a jibe at Bernie Sanders to a volcano that wiped a town in Colombia becoming active again, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Elon Musk taking a jibe at Bernie Sanders to a volcano that wiped a town in Colombia becoming active again, we have it all. Please click on the headline to read the full story. 'I keep forgetting you're still alive': Elon Musk take a jibe at Bernie Sanders, offers to sell more stock On Sunday, Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk and US Senator Bernie Sanders got into a spat after Sanders demanded that the wealthy pay their "fair share" of taxes. "We must demand that the extremely wealthy pay their fair share. Period," Sanders wrote on Twitter. Watch | Volcano that wiped out town in Colombia, killed 25,000, is active again It has been 36 years since a volcanic eruption in Colombia decimated a town and killed more than 25,000 people. The same volcano that caused all that devastation was seen spewing ash and gas just this weekend. COP26 president criticises India, China over coal use move COP26 climate summit’s president Alok Sharma asked India and China to “explain themselves to poor nations” after they watered down the clause on ending the usage of coal. Sharma said he was “deeply frustrated” after India, backed by China and other coal-dependent developing nations, rejected a clause calling for a “phase out” of coal-fired power, and changed the text to “phase down”. Donald Trump’s hotel company looks to sell Washington, DC hotel for $375 million If sources are to be believed, Donald Trump’s family hotel company seems to be selling its prized Washington, DC hotel for $375 million. The company has reached an agreement to sell the ownership rights of the hotel, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter. Watch: US President Joe Biden, Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet virtually

Morning news brief: Musk takes jibe at Sanders, Colombian volcano active again and more

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has downplayed the phasing down of coal row, which had become a bone of contention at the COP26. India with 17% of the world's population, only accounts mere 5% of the global emissions, the lowest in per capita emissions terms.

India accounts for only 5% of global emissions

Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul on Sunday to display their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army. Interestingly American-made armored vehicles and Russian helicopters were on full display at the parade.

Afghanistan: Show of might by the Taliban forces in Kabul

All forms of dissent are quashed in China. A provocative exhibit by dissident Chinese artist Badiucao has opened in the industrial northern Italian city of Brescia despite pressure by the Chinese embassy in Rome to cancel it. His work criticises the Chinese government for its human rights violation.

Dissident Chinese artist Badiucao’s exhibition in Italy highlights China's poor record

The son of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi registered as a presidential candidate in the General Elections which will be held in December.

Libya: Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi to contest in presidential polls

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;late change over coal forcing COP26 president&nbsp;to hold back tears as deal gets signed to&nbsp;seven-feet-long python taking 100-mile ride on sailboat along Florida coast in US,&nbsp;we have it all.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-un-chief-warns-its-not-enough-cop26-deal-finalised-with-compromises-429150">As UN chief warns 'it's not enough', COP26 deal finalised with compromises</a>

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After days of negotiating a deal, the COP26 climate talks have finally come to an end in Glasgow, Scotland. Countries have agreed on a climate deal that aims at keeping the important global warming targets in check.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/late-change-over-coal-forces-cop26-president-alok-sharma-to-hold-back-tears-as-deal-gets-signed-429152">Late change over coal forces COP26 prez to hold back tears as deal gets signed</a>

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A new global climate deal has been finally signed at COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow. At the signing of the deal, Britain's president of the conference Alok Sharma seemed to 'fight back tears' as the leader apologised for a last-minute change on the wording over coal.&nbsp;

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While the government delegates stayed at five-star hotels, ate at prepared tables and travelled in luxurious cars, their security guards were cramped in 40-person dormitory.

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Travellers of a boat were in for a surprise when a python was discovered aboard the vessel in Florida, United States.&nbsp;The reptile seems to have sneaked aboard and lurked undetected until the sailboat completed a near-100-mile voyage.&nbsp;

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From late change over coal forcing COP26 president to hold back tears as deal gets signed to seven-feet-long python taking 100-mile ride on sailboat along Florida coast in US, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From late change over coal forcing COP26 president to hold back tears as deal gets signed to seven-feet-long python taking 100-mile ride on sailboat along Florida coast in US, we have it all. You can also read about COP26 deal getting finalised with compromises as UN chief warns 'it's not enough' and security personnel at climate summit being housed in 40-bed dormitory. Please click on the headline to read the full story. As UN chief warns 'it's not enough', COP26 deal finalised with compromises After days of negotiating a deal, the COP26 climate talks have finally come to an end in Glasgow, Scotland. Countries have agreed on a climate deal that aims at keeping the important global warming targets in check. Late change over coal forces COP26 prez to hold back tears as deal gets signed A new global climate deal has been finally signed at COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow. At the signing of the deal, Britain's president of the conference Alok Sharma seemed to 'fight back tears' as the leader apologised for a last-minute change on the wording over coal. 'Treated like animals': Security personnel at COP26 housed in 40-bed dormitory While the government delegates stayed at five-star hotels, ate at prepared tables and travelled in luxurious cars, their security guards were cramped in 40-person dormitory. 7-feet-long python takes 100-mile ride on sailboat along Florida coast in US Travellers of a boat were in for a surprise when a python was discovered aboard the vessel in Florida, United States. The reptile seems to have sneaked aboard and lurked undetected until the sailboat completed a near-100-mile voyage. Watch: South Africans divided over the legacy of FW de Klerk ×

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