Nations across the world are announcing their net-zero goals. But what does this mean for the Gulf states especially Saudi Arabia and UAE? Ghadi Francis tells you more in this week's The West Asia Post.

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World Food Programme (WFP) had pegged this number at 42 million. However, a recent assessment of food security found another three million people facing famine in Afghanistan.Biden chastised Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega for suppressing and "bullying" independent media, the business sector, and civil society. UK Health secretary Sajid Javid, urged people to take up the offer of booster shots as soon as they become eligible.

 
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A report by the UN food agency has revealed that as acute hunger spikes around the world, around 45 million people are living on the edge of famine in 43 countries.

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Nicaraguan presidential elections were dubbed a "sham" by US President Joe Biden on Sunday, as incumbent Daniel Ortega was guaranteed of victory after his competitors were thrown out.&nbsp;

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The UK government is looking forward to implementing travel restrictions on people who do not take up the booster shot. As per official figures, 10,062,704 people in the UK have received a booster jab. 
 
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World Food Programme (WFP) had pegged this number at 42 million. However, a recent assessment of food security found another three million people facing famine in Afghanistan.

World Food Programme (WFP) had pegged this number at 42 million. However, a recent assessment of food security found another three million people facing famine in Afghanistan.Biden chastised Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega for suppressing and "bullying" independent media, the business sector, and civil society. UK Health secretary Sajid Javid, urged people to take up the offer of booster shots as soon as they become eligible. Click on headlines to read more 'Staring into an abyss': UN says 3 million in Afghanistan, 45 million worldwide knocking at famine's door A report by the UN food agency has revealed that as acute hunger spikes around the world, around 45 million people are living on the edge of famine in 43 countries. 'Pantomime election': US President Joe Biden slams Nicaragua election as 'sham' Nicaraguan presidential elections were dubbed a "sham" by US President Joe Biden on Sunday, as incumbent Daniel Ortega was guaranteed of victory after his competitors were thrown out. 'National mission': UK government to implement travel restrictions for those who refuse booster shot The UK government is looking forward to implementing travel restrictions on people who do not take up the booster shot. As per official figures, 10,062,704 people in the UK have received a booster jab. Watch | Why is China encouraging bulk buying? Watch | Taliban takes over all of Afghan institutions, elect their own acting cabinet

Morning news brief: Global hunger, Nicaragua election and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;Iraqi prime minister surviving after explosive-laden drone targets his house to&nbsp;toilet leak pushing astronauts to use diapers on way back,&nbsp;we have it all.

You can also read about&nbsp;Scott performing at Astroworld festival as crowds chant 'stop the show'.&nbsp;

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi escaped an assassination attempt on him in Baghdad after an explosive-laden drone targeted his residence on Sunday. A statement from the Iraqi military said the attack targeted Kadhimi’s residence in Baghdad's Green Zone, which houses government buildings and foreign embassies.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-plumber-in-space-toilet-leak-pushes-astronauts-to-use-diapers-on-way-back-to-earth-427309">No plumber in space? Toilet leak pushes astronauts to use diapers on way back</a>

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A broken toilet in SpaceX capsule seems to have left astronauts with no choice but to use diapers on the way back home from the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Megan McArthur has&nbsp;described the situation as “suboptimal” but manageable.&nbsp;

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Travis Scott seems to have been allegedly performing while crowds chanted 'stop the show' after several people were crushed to death in some videos circulating on social media.&nbsp;Scott continued to perform for about 30 minutes. The rapper was also left 'in tears and beside himself' after finding out what actually happened on the venue.

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Iraqi prime minister surviving after explosive-laden drone targets his house to toilet leak pushing astronauts to use diapers on way back, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Iraqi prime minister surviving after explosive-laden drone targets his house to toilet leak pushing astronauts to use diapers on way back, we have it all. You can also read about Scott performing at Astroworld festival as crowds chant 'stop the show'. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Iraqi Prime Minister survives after explosive-laden drone targets his house Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi escaped an assassination attempt on him in Baghdad after an explosive-laden drone targeted his residence on Sunday. A statement from the Iraqi military said the attack targeted Kadhimi’s residence in Baghdad's Green Zone, which houses government buildings and foreign embassies. No plumber in space? Toilet leak pushes astronauts to use diapers on way back A broken toilet in SpaceX capsule seems to have left astronauts with no choice but to use diapers on the way back home from the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Megan McArthur has described the situation as “suboptimal” but manageable. Watch: Scott performs at Astroworld festival as crowds chant 'stop the show' Travis Scott seems to have been allegedly performing while crowds chanted 'stop the show' after several people were crushed to death in some videos circulating on social media. Scott continued to perform for about 30 minutes. The rapper was also left 'in tears and beside himself' after finding out what actually happened on the venue. Watch | China: CCP to pitch another term for Xi Jinping ×

Morning news brief: Iraqi PM survives, astronauts to use diapers and more

Sudanese security forces fired tear gas at an anti-coup rally by a group of teachers. The incident took place at the start of a two-day civil disobedience call against last month's military takeover.&nbsp;Iran's military on Sunday launched a major military exercise in the&nbsp;Gulf of Oman, reports said. The drills named “Zolfaqar-1400” come just days ahead of the&nbsp;nuclear talks&nbsp;with western powers which is set to begin on November 29.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-nuclear-talks-iran-conducts-military-exercise-427418">Ahead of nuclear talks, Iran conducts military exercise</a>

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Iran's military on Sunday launched a major military exercise in the&nbsp;Gulf of Oman, reports said. The drills named “Zolfaqar-1400” come just days ahead of the&nbsp;nuclear talks&nbsp;with western powers which is set to begin on November 29.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-to-military-rule-sudans-security-forces-fire-tear-gas-during-anti-coup-campaign-by-teachers-427426">'No to military rule': Sudan's security forces fire tear gas during anti-coup campaign by teachers</a>

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Sudanese security forces fired tear gas at an anti-coup rally by a group of teachers. The incident took place at the start of a two-day civil disobedience call against last month's military takeover.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-zealand-beat-afghanistan-by-8-wickets-to-seal-spot-in-t20-wc-semis-confirm-indias-ouster-427453">New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets to seal spot in T20 WC semis, confirm India's ouster</a>

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New Zealand have entered the semi-final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup after defeating Afghanistan by eight&nbsp;wickets&nbsp;on Sunday (November 7) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan are already through to the semi-finals from Group 2.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kabul-residents-worried-about-crashing-economy-as-winter-approaches-427414">Kabul residents worried about crashing economy as winter approaches</a>

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Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the country has been struggling to battle poverty. Amid an economic crisis, residents of the Afghan capital city Kabul have revealed that they have been worried about the approach of winter.&nbsp;

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Six members of the outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) terror organisation, founded by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, have been acquitted by a Pakistan court in a terror funding case.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-brands-cancel-deal-with-chinese-supplier-over-use-of-north-korean-forced-labour-427456">Canadian brands cancel deal with Chinese supplier over use of North Korean forced labour</a>

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Canadian apparel company Reitmans recently cancelled a contract with a Chinese supplier after a report by CBC News showed that it was using forced North Korean labour. This comes after a series of undercover investigations by the broadcaster CBC.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/climate-activists-mock-cop26-menu-over-meat-fish-selection-427439">Climate activists mock COP26 menu over meat, fish selection&nbsp;</a>

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Activists have criticised the menu being served at this year’s UN climate summit in Glasgow. It has at least one item that had a significantly larger carbon footprint than the average meal in the UK. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-tadpole-carrying-frogs-new-species-discovered-in-australia-427429">Rare tadpole-carrying frog’s new species discovered in Australia</a>

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A new species of frog has been discovered in the Gondwana rainforests world heritage area in northern New South Wales. It is one of the only two in Australia, which are known to carry its tadpoles on its body. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-cop26-enters-its-final-week-boris-johnson-urges-countries-to-make-the-bold-compromises-427394">As COP26 enters its final week, Boris Johnson urges countries to 'make the bold compromises'</a>

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COP26 summit has entered its final week, and while speaking to world leaders, UK PM Boris Johnson urged the countries to "make the bold compromises and ambitious commitments needed."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-non-muslims-new-personal-status-law-introduced-in-abu-dhabi-427393">For non-Muslims, new personal status law introduced in Abu Dhabi</a>

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A new law has come up in Abu Dhabi concerning the family matters for non-Muslims, which includes marriage, divorce and inheritance. &nbsp;

Sudanese security forces fired tear gas at an anti-coup rally by a group of teachers. The incident took place at the start of a two-day civil disobedience call against last month's military takeover.

Sudanese security forces fired tear gas at an anti-coup rally by a group of teachers. The incident took place at the start of a two-day civil disobedience call against last month's military takeover. Iran's military on Sunday launched a major military exercise in the Gulf of Oman, reports said. The drills named “Zolfaqar-1400” come just days ahead of the nuclear talks with western powers which is set to begin on November 29. Click on headlines to read more Ahead of nuclear talks, Iran conducts military exercise Iran's military on Sunday launched a major military exercise in the Gulf of Oman, reports said. The drills named “Zolfaqar-1400” come just days ahead of the nuclear talks with western powers which is set to begin on November 29. 'No to military rule': Sudan's security forces fire tear gas during anti-coup campaign by teachers Sudanese security forces fired tear gas at an anti-coup rally by a group of teachers. The incident took place at the start of a two-day civil disobedience call against last month's military takeover. New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets to seal spot in T20 WC semis, confirm India's ouster New Zealand have entered the semi-final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup after defeating Afghanistan by eight wickets on Sunday (November 7) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan are already through to the semi-finals from Group 2. Kabul residents worried about crashing economy as winter approaches Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the country has been struggling to battle poverty. Amid an economic crisis, residents of the Afghan capital city Kabul have revealed that they have been worried about the approach of winter. Pakistan court acquits 6 members of Hafiz Saeed’s banned JuD outfit in terror funding case Six members of the outlawed Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) terror organisation, founded by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, have been acquitted by a Pakistan court in a terror funding case. Canadian brands cancel deal with Chinese supplier over use of North Korean forced labour Canadian apparel company Reitmans recently cancelled a contract with a Chinese supplier after a report by CBC News showed that it was using forced North Korean labour. This comes after a series of undercover investigations by the broadcaster CBC. Climate activists mock COP26 menu over meat, fish selection Activists have criticised the menu being served at this year’s UN climate summit in Glasgow. It has at least one item that had a significantly larger carbon footprint than the average meal in the UK. Rare tadpole-carrying frog’s new species discovered in Australia A new species of frog has been discovered in the Gondwana rainforests world heritage area in northern New South Wales. It is one of the only two in Australia, which are known to carry its tadpoles on its body. As COP26 enters its final week, Boris Johnson urges countries to 'make the bold compromises' COP26 summit has entered its final week, and while speaking to world leaders, UK PM Boris Johnson urged the countries to "make the bold compromises and ambitious commitments needed." For non-Muslims, new personal status law introduced in Abu Dhabi A new law has come up in Abu Dhabi concerning the family matters for non-Muslims, which includes marriage, divorce and inheritance.

Top 10 world news: Iran conducts military exercise, protests in Sudan, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;Palestine's PM seeking India's support at international forums to&nbsp;G20, COP26 witnessing special protocol for Indian PM Modi,&nbsp;we have it all.

You can also read about&nbsp;Blinken vowing to solve puzzle of Havana Syndrome and&nbsp;Russian diplomat, who was found dead outside Berlin embassy, being declared as secret agent.

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During meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of climate summit, Palestine's Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh has sought India's support for Palestinian cause at international forums like United Nations.&nbsp;India is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-cop26-saw-special-protocol-for-indian-pm-modi-427087">G20, COP26 saw special protocol for Indian PM Modi</a>

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Mega summits can always be a logistics nightmare. And&nbsp;it is a challenge when&nbsp;several head of states are converging for it. Even amidst this challenge, hosts Italy and UK for the G20 and Glasgow COP26 climate summit gave "special protocol consideration" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian delegation.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/havana-syndrome-blinken-vows-to-solve-mystery-of-illness-affecting-us-diplomats-427052">Havana Syndrome: Blinken vows to solve puzzle of the mysterious illness</a>

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to get to the bottom of so-called 'Havana syndrome'. There are suspicions that the mysterious illness plaguing US diplomats worldover could be caused by Russian microwave attacks.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-diplomat-found-dead-outside-berlin-embassy-declared-as-secret-agent-by-officials-427059">Russian diplomat found dead outside Berlin embassy declared as secret agent</a>

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German security services believe that a man found dead in a street outside the Russian Embassy in Berlin last month was an undercover agent of Russia's FSB intelligence service, Der Spiegel reported.

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Palestine's PM seeking India's support at international forums to G20, COP26 witnessing special protocol for Indian PM Modi, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Palestine's PM seeking India's support at international forums to G20, COP26 witnessing special protocol for Indian PM Modi, we have it all. You can also read about Blinken vowing to solve puzzle of Havana Syndrome and Russian diplomat, who was found dead outside Berlin embassy, being declared as secret agent. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Palestine's PM seeks India's support at international forums During meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of climate summit, Palestine's Prime Minister Dr Mohammad Shtayyeh has sought India's support for Palestinian cause at international forums like United Nations. India is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. G20, COP26 saw special protocol for Indian PM Modi Mega summits can always be a logistics nightmare. And it is a challenge when several head of states are converging for it. Even amidst this challenge, hosts Italy and UK for the G20 and Glasgow COP26 climate summit gave "special protocol consideration" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian delegation. Havana Syndrome: Blinken vows to solve puzzle of the mysterious illness US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to get to the bottom of so-called 'Havana syndrome'. There are suspicions that the mysterious illness plaguing US diplomats worldover could be caused by Russian microwave attacks. Russian diplomat found dead outside Berlin embassy declared as secret agent German security services believe that a man found dead in a street outside the Russian Embassy in Berlin last month was an undercover agent of Russia's FSB intelligence service, Der Spiegel reported. Watch | Afghanistan: Taliban's leader warns against infiltrators ×

Morning news brief: Palestine's PM seeks support, G20 saw special protocol and more

The United States said that it has ordered the departure of its non-essential diplomats from Ethiopia, as the war intensifies. At least 99 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a fuel tanker explosion that took place in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone in Africa.&nbsp;In Afghanistan, in a tragic incident, a 29 year old activist, Frozan Safi has been shot and killed in northern Afghanistan. She worked as an economics lecturer. In Germany,&nbsp;a knife attack has left at least three people injured, out of which two are being reported to be in critical condition but do not have life-endangering injuries.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fuel-tanker-blast-in-sierra-leone-capital-kills-at-least-99-427141" hreflang="en">Fuel tanker blast in Sierra Leone capital kills at least 99</a>

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A burnt human body and the blackened shells of several cars and motorbikes dotted the road in the eastern Freetown suburb of Wellington, where hundreds had gathered.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-covid-surge-uk-to-send-booster-shot-invite-a-month-early-427232">Amid Covid surge, UK to send booster shot invite a month early</a>

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&nbsp;As coronavirus cases continue increasing in the country, British authorities have announced that booster jabs for locals will be available to book a month in advance now.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/womens-rights-activist-and-economics-lecturer-frozan-safi-shot-dead-in-afghanistan-427159">Women’s rights activist Frozan Safi shot dead in Afghanistan</a>

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The bodies were alongside those of two men in a house in Mazar-i-Sharif. &nbsp;Zabihullah Noorani, Taliban’s director for information and cultural affairs in Balkh province, suggested that this could have been the result of a “personal feud”.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-injured-in-german-train-stabbing-attacker-arrested-427170">Several injured in German train stabbing, attacker held</a>

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The local police also reported that the alleged perpetrator has been arrested and is in police custody where he will now be interrogated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/million-mask-march-protesters-wearing-guy-fawkes-masks-clash-with-police-in-uk-427179">Million Mask March: Protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks clash with police</a>

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Various demonstrators wearing Guy Fawkes-style masks gathered at Trafalgar Square in London as they burned an effigy of Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/abandoned-dog-deng-deng-goes-under-hammer-fetches-25000-in-china-427150" hreflang="en">Abandoned dog Deng Deng goes under hammer, fetches $25,000 in China</a>

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An abandoned dog, who became an internet sensation in China, has been sold for 160,000 yuan (US $25,000) at an auction.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/major-conservation-effort-3000-baby-turtles-released-into-river-in-peru-427163" hreflang="en">Major conservation effort: 3,000 baby turtles released into river in Peru</a>

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Around 3,000 baby river turtles, which were native to the Amazon rainforest, were released into a Peruvian river. They were released after hatching from eggs kept on artificial beaches as part of a major conservation effort. For years, the river turtles are considered "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-a-first-covid-variant-alpha-found-in-pets-says-study-427186">In a first, Covid variant Alpha found in pets, says study</a>&nbsp;

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For the first time, cases of Alpha variant of Sars-CoV-2 or Covid virus have been detected in pets. Two cats and a dog have tested positive in a PCR test.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-orders-departure-of-non-essential-diplomats-in-ethiopia-as-war-intensifies-427239" hreflang="en">US orders departure of non-essential diplomats in Ethiopia as war intensifies</a>

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Earlier, the US and other nations called for a ceasefire in Ethiopia amid fighting between Tigrayan forces and government troops.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/magnificent-milestone-australia-to-soon-become-one-of-worlds-most-vaccinated-countries-427227" hreflang="en">'Magnificent milestone': Australia to soon become one of world's most vaccinated countries</a>

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On a federal level, vaccination remains mandatory in the region. However, various states and territories have made it mandatory for many occupations and workers.&nbsp;

The United States said that it has ordered the departure of its non-essential diplomats from Ethiopia, as the war intensifies. At least 99 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a fuel tanker explosion that took place in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone in Africa.

The United States said that it has ordered the departure of its non-essential diplomats from Ethiopia, as the war intensifies. At least 99 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in a fuel tanker explosion that took place in Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone in Africa. In Afghanistan, in a tragic incident, a 29 year old activist, Frozan Safi has been shot and killed in northern Afghanistan. She worked as an economics lecturer. In Germany, a knife attack has left at least three people injured, out of which two are being reported to be in critical condition but do not have life-endangering injuries. Click on headlines to read more Fuel tanker blast in Sierra Leone capital kills at least 99 A burnt human body and the blackened shells of several cars and motorbikes dotted the road in the eastern Freetown suburb of Wellington, where hundreds had gathered. Amid Covid surge, UK to send booster shot invite a month early As coronavirus cases continue increasing in the country, British authorities have announced that booster jabs for locals will be available to book a month in advance now. Women’s rights activist Frozan Safi shot dead in Afghanistan The bodies were alongside those of two men in a house in Mazar-i-Sharif. Zabihullah Noorani, Taliban’s director for information and cultural affairs in Balkh province, suggested that this could have been the result of a “personal feud”. Several injured in German train stabbing, attacker held The local police also reported that the alleged perpetrator has been arrested and is in police custody where he will now be interrogated. Million Mask March: Protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks clash with police Various demonstrators wearing Guy Fawkes-style masks gathered at Trafalgar Square in London as they burned an effigy of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Abandoned dog Deng Deng goes under hammer, fetches $25,000 in China An abandoned dog, who became an internet sensation in China, has been sold for 160,000 yuan (US $25,000) at an auction. Major conservation effort: 3,000 baby turtles released into river in Peru Around 3,000 baby river turtles, which were native to the Amazon rainforest, were released into a Peruvian river. They were released after hatching from eggs kept on artificial beaches as part of a major conservation effort. For years, the river turtles are considered "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In a first, Covid variant Alpha found in pets, says study For the first time, cases of Alpha variant of Sars-CoV-2 or Covid virus have been detected in pets. Two cats and a dog have tested positive in a PCR test. US orders departure of non-essential diplomats in Ethiopia as war intensifies Earlier, the US and other nations called for a ceasefire in Ethiopia amid fighting between Tigrayan forces and government troops. 'Magnificent milestone': Australia to soon become one of world's most vaccinated countries On a federal level, vaccination remains mandatory in the region. However, various states and territories have made it mandatory for many occupations and workers.

Top 10 world news: US recalls diplomats from Ethiopia, activist killed in Afghanistan, and more

The British trawler that was detained by France during the post-Brexit fishing row has been released by the French authorities.

Held British trawler sails free from French port

US president Joe Biden's, historic plan approved for infrastructure development.

US house approves Joe Biden's infrastructure plan | US News | World New | Joe Biden | US President

With the growing discontent over alleged corruption and inconsistent essential services, South Africa's ANC has registered its worst-ever performance in current local polls.

South Africa's ruling party ANC's disappointing show at local polls

In a report on China, the Pentagon has said that Chinese officials have warned US officials not to interfere with Beijing’s relationship with India. Money that was meant to go to those who were financially strained during the Covid pandemic.It ended up going to hundreds of super-rich people, including at least 18 billionaires.The deal, approved by the US State Department, will help Saudi Arabia protect itself from drone attacks by Yemen.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-doesnt-want-deeper-us-india-relations-taking-actions-to-press-territorial-claims-with-neighbour-us-426795">China doesn’t want deeper US-India relations, taking 'actions’ to press territorial claims with neighbour: US</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/05/220034-ji.jpg" />In a report titled ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China’ presented to the US Congress, the Pentagon also stated China unsuccessfully sought to prevent New Delhi from deepening its relationship with the US during and after the Ladakh standoff

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-18-billionaires-received-covid-stimulus-cheques-meant-for-financially-weak-people-426783">US: 18 billionaires received COVID stimulus cheques meant for financially weak people</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/08/01/104692-untitled-design-11.jpg" />During the COVID-19 pandemic, at least 18 billionaires and more than 200 ultra-wealthy people allegedly received emergency federal stimulus cheques intended to support suffering American families.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-saudi-arabia-sign-defence-deal-worth-650-million-first-under-biden-administration-426785">US-Saudi Arabia sign defence deal worth $650 million, first under Biden administration</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/05/220025-untitled-design-3.jpg" />The Pentagon has announced that the United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a major arms deal worth $650 million. 
 
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In a report on China, the Pentagon has said that Chinese officials have warned US officials not to interfere with Beijing’s relationship with India. Money that was meant to go to those who were financially strained during the Covid pandemic.

In a report on China, the Pentagon has said that Chinese officials have warned US officials not to interfere with Beijing’s relationship with India. Money that was meant to go to those who were financially strained during the Covid pandemic.It ended up going to hundreds of super-rich people, including at least 18 billionaires.The deal, approved by the US State Department, will help Saudi Arabia protect itself from drone attacks by Yemen. Click on headlines to read more China doesn’t want deeper US-India relations, taking 'actions’ to press territorial claims with neighbour: US In a report titled ‘Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China’ presented to the US Congress, the Pentagon also stated China unsuccessfully sought to prevent New Delhi from deepening its relationship with the US during and after the Ladakh standoff US: 18 billionaires received COVID stimulus cheques meant for financially weak people During the COVID-19 pandemic, at least 18 billionaires and more than 200 ultra-wealthy people allegedly received emergency federal stimulus cheques intended to support suffering American families. US-Saudi Arabia sign defence deal worth $650 million, first under Biden administration The Pentagon has announced that the United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a major arms deal worth $650 million. Watch | Here are all latest updates on COVID-19 pandemic Watch | ISIS poses a growing threat to new Taliban government in Afghanistan

Morning news brief: India-China conflict, US-Saudi Arabia defence deal and more

Chinese citizen journalist, Zhang Zhan, who exposed reality of coronavirus outbreak in China’s Wuhan is critically weak and close to death due to her ongoing hunger strike, her family has reported. Talking about Covid, Pfizer has claimed that their experimental pill against the deadly coronavirus has the capacity to reduce the risk of hospitalisation and deaths in high-risk patients. Meanwhile, India is hosting the meeting this year which will be chaired by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Sources told WION that "there has been an overwhelming response to India's invitation".

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iran-russia-central-asia-confirm-presence-at-delhi-nsa-meet-on-afghanistan-426930" hreflang="en">Iran, Russia, Central Asia confirm presence at Delhi NSA meet on Afghanistan</a>

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Russia, Iran and Central Asian countries have confirmed presence at the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on November 10.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zhang-zhan-who-exposed-chinas-mishandling-of-covid-is-close-to-death-in-jail-family-426911">Zhang Zhan, who exposed Covid in Wuhan, is close to death in jail: Family</a>

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Zhan, a 38-year-old former lawyer gained attention from Chinese authorities when she travelled to Wuhan in February 2020 to report on the pandemic centres from the epicenter of Covid, Wuhan.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-china-likely-to-reopen-consulates-shut-in-2020-says-report-426931">US-China likely to reopen consulates shut in 2020, says report</a>

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Though US-China relations appear to be strained currently over Taiwan, the ties between the two countries have quietly improved in recent months.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizers-experimental-covid-pill-reduces-hospitalisations-and-deaths-company-claims-426982">Pfizer says experimental Covid pill reduces hospitalisations and deaths</a>

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The pharmaceutical company has revealed that the interim analysis before the end of the trial has shown that there is an 89 per cent decline in risk of hospitalisations and Covid deaths. However, the data has not been peer reviewed yet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-in-kedarnath-modi-offers-prayers-unveils-adi-shankaracharya-statue-426909">PM in Kedarnath: Modi offers prayers, unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue</a>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India has now set "aspirations high" and has "a time limit to attain these aims", as he unveiled a 12-foot monument of Guru Shankaracharya at the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-swedish-pop-group-abba-return-with-new-album-after-40-year-hiatus-426921" hreflang="en">Swedish pop group 'ABBA' return with new album after 40-year hiatus</a>

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Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid -- forming the acronym ABBA -- have not released any new music since their split in 1982, a year after their last album 'The Visitors'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extremely-inhumane-japanese-death-row-inmates-sue-over-same-day-executions-426958" hreflang="en">'Extremely inhumane': Japanese death row inmates sue over same day executions</a>

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The Rights groups have been criticising the practice for a long time as they say that it affects the mental health of prisoners.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/earths-planetary-defence-nasa-unveils-spacecraft-that-targets-asteroids-426828" hreflang="en">Earth's 'planetary defence': NASA unveils spacecraft that targets asteroids</a>

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The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is a test mission that will be launched by the US space agency on November 24 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bidens-aide-who-travelled-to-scotland-with-him-tests-positive-for-covid-426975" hreflang="en">Biden's aide who travelled to Scotland with him tests positive for Covid</a>

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The aide is a staffer on the National Security Council of the US and had accompanied Biden to Scotland for the UN climate summit.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-beijings-increase-in-pollution-raises-alarm-before-winter-olympics-426956" hreflang="en">China: Beijing's increase in pollution raises alarm before Winter Olympics</a>

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Visibility in parts of Beijing dropped to less than 200 metres on Friday as heavy pollution engulfed the capital city on Thursday. Due to this, the authorities had to issue its first heavy pollution alert for the fall and winter season.

Chinese citizen journalist, Zhang Zhan, who exposed reality of coronavirus outbreak in China’s Wuhan is critically weak and close to death due to her ongoing hunger strike, her family has reported.

Chinese citizen journalist, Zhang Zhan, who exposed reality of coronavirus outbreak in China’s Wuhan is critically weak and close to death due to her ongoing hunger strike, her family has reported. Talking about Covid, Pfizer has claimed that their experimental pill against the deadly coronavirus has the capacity to reduce the risk of hospitalisation and deaths in high-risk patients. Meanwhile, India is hosting the meeting this year which will be chaired by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Sources told WION that "there has been an overwhelming response to India's invitation". Click on headlines to read more Iran, Russia, Central Asia confirm presence at Delhi NSA meet on Afghanistan Russia, Iran and Central Asian countries have confirmed presence at the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on November 10. Zhang Zhan, who exposed Covid in Wuhan, is close to death in jail: Family Zhan, a 38-year-old former lawyer gained attention from Chinese authorities when she travelled to Wuhan in February 2020 to report on the pandemic centres from the epicenter of Covid, Wuhan. US-China likely to reopen consulates shut in 2020, says report Though US-China relations appear to be strained currently over Taiwan, the ties between the two countries have quietly improved in recent months. Pfizer says experimental Covid pill reduces hospitalisations and deaths The pharmaceutical company has revealed that the interim analysis before the end of the trial has shown that there is an 89 per cent decline in risk of hospitalisations and Covid deaths. However, the data has not been peer reviewed yet. PM in Kedarnath: Modi offers prayers, unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India has now set "aspirations high" and has "a time limit to attain these aims", as he unveiled a 12-foot monument of Guru Shankaracharya at the Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand. Swedish pop group 'ABBA' return with new album after 40-year hiatus Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid -- forming the acronym ABBA -- have not released any new music since their split in 1982, a year after their last album 'The Visitors'. 'Extremely inhumane': Japanese death row inmates sue over same day executions The Rights groups have been criticising the practice for a long time as they say that it affects the mental health of prisoners. Earth's 'planetary defence': NASA unveils spacecraft that targets asteroids The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) is a test mission that will be launched by the US space agency on November 24 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Biden's aide who travelled to Scotland with him tests positive for Covid The aide is a staffer on the National Security Council of the US and had accompanied Biden to Scotland for the UN climate summit. China: Beijing's increase in pollution raises alarm before Winter Olympics Visibility in parts of Beijing dropped to less than 200 metres on Friday as heavy pollution engulfed the capital city on Thursday. Due to this, the authorities had to issue its first heavy pollution alert for the fall and winter season.

Top 10 world news: Pfizer's Covid pill, Chinese citizen journalist in danger, and more

After the Democratic election loss in Virginia, US President Joe Biden has said that people in the country are ''upset and uncertain about a lot of things.''China Customs has announced that starting December 1, 32 nations would no longer grant favourable tariff treatment to Beijing, and an economist has predicted that labor-intensive enterprises will face the brunt of the change.A powerful man in China sexually assaulted a woman, then used his position to mentally torture her and forced her to submit to his demands.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-are-upset-and-uncertain-says-us-president-joe-biden-after-election-loss-in-virginia-426550">People are upset and uncertain, says US President Joe Biden after election loss in Virginia</a> 
 
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After the Democratic election loss in Virginia, US President Joe Biden has said that people in the country are ''upset and uncertain about a lot of things.''

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/32-nations-to-remove-china-from-preferential-tariff-treatment-on-december-1-426551">32 nations to remove China from preferential tariff treatment on December 1&nbsp;</a> 
 
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China has been accorded preferential treatment since 1978, and more than 40 nations have provided or continue to offer it duty-free status on some goods.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/protecting-predators-china-covers-up-sexual-assault-allegations-against-former-vice-premier-by-tennis-star-426517">Protecting predators: China covers up sexual assault allegations against former Vice Premier by tennis star</a> 
 
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In China, the entire state machinery can be unleashed to silence that one woman, and the same is happening in the case of Peng Shuai, a professional tennis star, who claims to have been sexually assaulted by the former Vice Premier of China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/consigning-coal-to-history-over-40-countries-agree-to-phase-out-dirtiest-fossil-fuel-426548">'Consigning coal to history': Over 40 countries agree to phase out dirtiest fossil fuel</a> 
 
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More than 40 countries have agreed to "consign coal to history'' and phase out the world's dirtiest fossil fuel. 
 
Watch | Ethiopia heads towards civil war, Tigray forces advance further south

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After the Democratic election loss in Virginia, US President Joe Biden has said that people in the country are ''upset and uncertain about a lot of things.''China Customs has announced that starting December 1, 32 nations would no longer grant favourable tariff treatment to Beijing, and an economist has predicted that labor-intensive enterprises will face the brunt of the change.

After the Democratic election loss in Virginia, US President Joe Biden has said that people in the country are ''upset and uncertain about a lot of things.''China Customs has announced that starting December 1, 32 nations would no longer grant favourable tariff treatment to Beijing, and an economist has predicted that labor-intensive enterprises will face the brunt of the change.A powerful man in China sexually assaulted a woman, then used his position to mentally torture her and forced her to submit to his demands. Click on headlines to read more People are upset and uncertain, says US President Joe Biden after election loss in Virginia After the Democratic election loss in Virginia, US President Joe Biden has said that people in the country are ''upset and uncertain about a lot of things.'' 32 nations to remove China from preferential tariff treatment on December 1 China has been accorded preferential treatment since 1978, and more than 40 nations have provided or continue to offer it duty-free status on some goods. Protecting predators: China covers up sexual assault allegations against former Vice Premier by tennis star In China, the entire state machinery can be unleashed to silence that one woman, and the same is happening in the case of Peng Shuai, a professional tennis star, who claims to have been sexually assaulted by the former Vice Premier of China. 'Consigning coal to history': Over 40 countries agree to phase out dirtiest fossil fuel More than 40 countries have agreed to "consign coal to history'' and phase out the world's dirtiest fossil fuel. Watch | Ethiopia heads towards civil war, Tigray forces advance further south

Morning news brief: COP26 climate summit, Virginia polls and more

Residents of Addis Ababa have been ordered to defend their neighbourhoods, this comes amid fears that rebels were heading for the capital, the measure comes after several days of reported advances of the rebel group.

Ethiopia: Addis Ababa residents asked to prepare to defend their rights

After a&nbsp;Pentagon&nbsp;report highlighted a major increase in China's nuclear warhead arsenal over the next decade, the country's foreign ministry dismissed it as "full of prejudice".&nbsp;As virus cases continue to surge,&nbsp;WHO&nbsp;Europe director Hans Kluge said on Thursday that "we are, once again, at the&nbsp;epicentre".

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After a&nbsp;Pentagon&nbsp;report highlighted a major increase in China's nuclear warhead arsenal over the next decade, the country's foreign ministry dismissed it as "full of prejudice".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/europe-once-again-at-epicentre-of-coronavirus-pandemic-who-426681">Europe once again at epicentre of coronavirus pandemic: WHO</a>

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As virus cases continue to surge,&nbsp;WHO&nbsp;Europe director Hans Kluge said on Thursday that "we are, once again, at the&nbsp;epicentre".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-boris-johnson-accused-of-hypocrisy-for-using-private-jet-after-cop26-summit-426684">UK PM Boris Johnson accused of 'hypocrisy' for using private jet after COP26 summit</a>

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was accused of 'hypocrisy' after he chose to fly in a private jet during his return from COP26 climate summit.&nbsp;

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Chief minister of Sindh province in Pakistan&nbsp;got trolled as he wished 'Happy Holi' on Diwali.&nbsp;

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India has raised the issue of Srinagar-Sharjah flight not being given overflight clearance with Pakistan. The route was inaugurated by home minister Amit Shah last month providing direct connectivity between the Indian and Saudi city.

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The United Nations Children’s Agency (UNICEF) is aiming to set up a system to directly fund teachers in Afghanistan without letting that money reach Taliban.

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The United Nations Children’s Agency (UNICEF) is aiming to set up a system to directly fund teachers in Afghanistan without letting that money reach Taliban.

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A report by a leading environmental group in the US has claimed that many people are at risk of developing liver diseases due to the contaminated tap water that they have been consuming.

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Diwali is celebrated with great fervour&nbsp;as it marks the return of Hindu god Lord Rama to Ayodhya in northern India after he defeated Ravana, the powerful king of Lanka. The festival is being celebrated all across the world.

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Hollywood star&nbsp;Tom Hanks, 65, was reportedly offered a space flight on Blue Origin rocket by Jeff Bezos, however, the "Finch" star turned it down.

After a Pentagon report highlighted a major increase in China's nuclear warhead arsenal over the next decade, the country's foreign ministry dismissed it as "full of prejudice".

After a Pentagon report highlighted a major increase in China's nuclear warhead arsenal over the next decade, the country's foreign ministry dismissed it as "full of prejudice". As virus cases continue to surge, WHO Europe director Hans Kluge said on Thursday that "we are, once again, at the epicentre". Click on headlines to read more Cheap tricks based on gossip, says China on Pentagon's nuclear warhead report After a Pentagon report highlighted a major increase in China's nuclear warhead arsenal over the next decade, the country's foreign ministry dismissed it as "full of prejudice". Europe once again at epicentre of coronavirus pandemic: WHO As virus cases continue to surge, WHO Europe director Hans Kluge said on Thursday that "we are, once again, at the epicentre". UK PM Boris Johnson accused of 'hypocrisy' for using private jet after COP26 summit UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was accused of 'hypocrisy' after he chose to fly in a private jet during his return from COP26 climate summit. Happy Holi on Diwali: CM of Sindh in Pakistan gets trolled for mixing up festivals Chief minister of Sindh province in Pakistan got trolled as he wished 'Happy Holi' on Diwali. India raises with Pakistan Srinagar-Sharjah flight not being allowed overflight India has raised the issue of Srinagar-Sharjah flight not being given overflight clearance with Pakistan. The route was inaugurated by home minister Amit Shah last month providing direct connectivity between the Indian and Saudi city. UNICEF aiming to fund Afghan school teachers without giving money to Taliban: Report The United Nations Children’s Agency (UNICEF) is aiming to set up a system to directly fund teachers in Afghanistan without letting that money reach Taliban. US: People at risk of developing harmful diseases due to contaminated tap water The United Nations Children’s Agency (UNICEF) is aiming to set up a system to directly fund teachers in Afghanistan without letting that money reach Taliban. Former NATO chief says Putin wanted Russia to be a part of the transatlantic alliance A report by a leading environmental group in the US has claimed that many people are at risk of developing liver diseases due to the contaminated tap water that they have been consuming. In Pics | Diwali celebrations across the globe Diwali is celebrated with great fervour as it marks the return of Hindu god Lord Rama to Ayodhya in northern India after he defeated Ravana, the powerful king of Lanka. The festival is being celebrated all across the world. 'I ain't paying': Tom Hanks turned down Jeff Bezos' offer to take Blue Origin space flight Hollywood star Tom Hanks, 65, was reportedly offered a space flight on Blue Origin rocket by Jeff Bezos, however, the "Finch" star turned it down.

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Indonesia could phase out coal-fired power plants by 2040 if it gets sufficient financial help from the international community, the finance minister told Reuters.

Indonesia plans to retire coal with the help of international funds

As the world leaders discuss measures to keep a check on the destruction of resources due to climate change in Glasgow summit, the arctic island of Greenland has decided to take the first step in joining the Paris Agreement.

Greenland: Promise of a brighter, greener future

A British scallop dredger seized by France is being held at the port of Le Havre, earlier, British Environment Secretary George Eustice said he understood the vessel had been freed by France. A spokesman later said the minister had misspoken.

France alleges that United Kingdom didn't honor Post-Brexit deals

On day 2 of the COP26 summit, Nearly 800 countries have joined a U.S.- and EU-led pledge to slash emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane 30% by 2030. The pact aims at tackling one of the main causes of climate change, a senior Biden administration official stated.

Nearly 80 countries join US-EU pledge to slash methane emissions | COP26 climate conference

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;four Latin American nations joining hands to create large marine reserve to&nbsp;US President Joe Biden slamming Russia, China for missing COP26,&nbsp;we have it all.

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Four Latin American nations have joined hands to merge their marine reserves to form one interconnected area. It will become&nbsp;one of the world’s richest pockets of ocean biodiversity.&nbsp;These nations include Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Costa Rica. They announced the creation of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR) initiative.

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US President Joe Biden has criticised Russia and China for missing the crucial United States climate change conference, COP26.&nbsp;He said that both the countries have ''walked away'' from the ''gigantic issue'' of global warming that is adversely affecting the entire world.

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A new report has revealed that China is making rapid progress in developing silos missiles that have the ability to launch nuclear weapons.&nbsp;The report, released by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) has come after US Air Force General John Hyten had called China a ''pacing threat.''

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-forcing-women-to-walk-home-on-dark-paths-in-glasgow-cops-tender-apology-426281">After forcing women to walk home on dark paths in Glasgow, cops tender apology</a>

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Women in Glasgow were forced to walk home in darkness on Monday night as the cops had&nbsp;cordoned off&nbsp;most well-lit streets due to COP26 summit security concerns. Police Scotland later apologised in the development. The residents, who were&nbsp;living near the venue of the event, were forced to&nbsp;walk long distances through Kelvingrove Park and sidestreets in Finnieston as main streets were closed off.&nbsp;

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From four Latin American nations joining hands to create large marine reserve to US President Joe Biden slamming Russia, China for missing COP26, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From four Latin American nations joining hands to create large marine reserve to US President Joe Biden slamming Russia, China for missing COP26, we have it all. You can also read about China making rapid progress in development of silos missiles and cops tendering apology after forcing women to walk home on dark paths in Glasgow. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Four Latin American nations join hands to create large marine reserve Four Latin American nations have joined hands to merge their marine reserves to form one interconnected area. It will become one of the world’s richest pockets of ocean biodiversity. These nations include Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Costa Rica. They announced the creation of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR) initiative. US President Joe Biden slams Russia, China for missing COP26 US President Joe Biden has criticised Russia and China for missing the crucial United States climate change conference, COP26. He said that both the countries have ''walked away'' from the ''gigantic issue'' of global warming that is adversely affecting the entire world. China making rapid progress in development of silos missiles: Report A new report has revealed that China is making rapid progress in developing silos missiles that have the ability to launch nuclear weapons. The report, released by the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) has come after US Air Force General John Hyten had called China a ''pacing threat.'' After forcing women to walk home on dark paths in Glasgow, cops tender apology Women in Glasgow were forced to walk home in darkness on Monday night as the cops had cordoned off most well-lit streets due to COP26 summit security concerns. Police Scotland later apologised in the development. The residents, who were living near the venue of the event, were forced to walk long distances through Kelvingrove Park and sidestreets in Finnieston as main streets were closed off. Watch: Democrat Manchin calls Biden's $1.75 trillion spending proposal a "shell game" ×

Morning news brief: Biden slams Russia, cops tender apology in Glasgow and more

The Technical Advisory Group (TAG), an independent advisory council of the World Health Organization (WHO), has recommended that Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin be given Emergency Use Listing (EUL) designation. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accused the rebel group of attempting to convert Ethiopia like Libya and Syria. In China, to match up developed economies,&nbsp;a north-west province, Shaanxi, is now asking locals if the authorities should sanction additional six weeks of paid maternity leaves.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bharat-biotechs-covid-vaccine-covaxin-gets-emergency-use-listing-from-who-panel-426431" hreflang="en">WHO panel gives emergency use nod to Bharat Biotech's Covid jab Covaxin</a>

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The TAG had requested "further clarifications" from the firm on October 26 in order for Covaxin to undertake a final "risk-benefit assessment" for the vaccine's Emergency Use Listing.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-iran-based-hacker-group-leaks-private-information-of-290000-patients-426437">Israel: Iran-based hacker group leaks private information of 290,000 patients</a>

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A group of hackers have leaked personal information, appointment details and test results of nearly 290,000 patients of Israel's Machon Mor medical institute.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ethiopias-rebel-alliance-set-to-destroy-the-country-prime-minister-abiy-ahmed-426403">Ethiopia's rebel alliance 'set to destroy' the country: PM Abiy Ahmed</a>

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He urged Ethiopians to step up their efforts to battle opposing Tigray troops, who claim to have captured important cities along a vital route leading to the capital, and a fresh round of ethnic Tigrayan detentions has begun.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-need-of-more-babies-this-chinese-province-is-thinking-of-1-year-paid-maternity-leave-426450">This Chinese province is thinking of 1-year paid maternity leave</a>

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Shaanxi is hoping that if locals are given an additional half a year’s paid maternity leaves in addition to the already existing 168 days, this will help put the province in the same league as some of the other developed European countries such as Norway and Germany.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-teacher-suspended-for-telling-muslim-student-we-dont-negotiate-with-terrorists-426409">Teacher suspended for telling Muslim boy 'we don't negotiate with terrorists'</a>

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An American teacher was suspended earlier this month after being accused of saying, "We don't negotiate with terrorists," in response to a query from an Arab-Muslim kid in math class.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/hubble-in-trouble-space-telescope-enters-safe-mode-suspends-operations-426463" hreflang="en">Hubble in trouble: Space telescope enters safe mode, suspends operations</a>

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Hubble's safe mode allows the telescope to remain powered using its solar panels as scientists figure out ways to address the issue.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-a-new-covid-pandemic-emerging-or-is-it-an-endemic-now-experts-answer-426439" hreflang="en">Is a new&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;emerging or is it an endemic now? Experts answer</a>

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COVID-19 is expected to transition to an endemic disease in 2022 and beyond. As the Delta variant surge eases in many regions around the world, scientists have begun charting the virus's transition from a pandemic to an endemic.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/why-do-dogs-tilt-head-new-study-reveals-the-cute-reason-426451" hreflang="en">Why do dogs tilt head? New study reveals the cute reason</a>

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According to a study published last week, although a dog's quizzical head cock seems like confusion, the gesture may actually be a sign of concentration and increased attention. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-school-locks-down-kids-overnight-after-one-covid-case-426475" hreflang="en">China's school locks down kids overnight after one Covid case</a>

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A little around 11:30 in the night, the school principal emerged outside the institution and told parents that some children will be sent to quarantine while others will be allowed to go back home in the usual manner.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/inspite-of-the-anger-over-george-floyds-murder-minneapolis-votes-against-scrapping-police-department-426472" hreflang="en">Inspite of the anger over George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis votes against scrapping police department</a>

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18 months after George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis sparked protests for racial justice around the world, Minneapolis voters have chosen not to replace their police force with a new department that would have taken a holistic approach to crime.

The Technical Advisory Group (TAG), an independent advisory council of the World Health Organization (WHO), has recommended that Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin be given Emergency Use Listing (EUL) designation.

The Technical Advisory Group (TAG), an independent advisory council of the World Health Organization (WHO), has recommended that Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin be given Emergency Use Listing (EUL) designation. Meanwhile, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accused the rebel group of attempting to convert Ethiopia like Libya and Syria. In China, to match up developed economies, a north-west province, Shaanxi, is now asking locals if the authorities should sanction additional six weeks of paid maternity leaves. Click on headlines to read more WHO panel gives emergency use nod to Bharat Biotech's Covid jab Covaxin The TAG had requested "further clarifications" from the firm on October 26 in order for Covaxin to undertake a final "risk-benefit assessment" for the vaccine's Emergency Use Listing. Israel: Iran-based hacker group leaks private information of 290,000 patients A group of hackers have leaked personal information, appointment details and test results of nearly 290,000 patients of Israel's Machon Mor medical institute. Ethiopia's rebel alliance 'set to destroy' the country: PM Abiy Ahmed He urged Ethiopians to step up their efforts to battle opposing Tigray troops, who claim to have captured important cities along a vital route leading to the capital, and a fresh round of ethnic Tigrayan detentions has begun. This Chinese province is thinking of 1-year paid maternity leave Shaanxi is hoping that if locals are given an additional half a year’s paid maternity leaves in addition to the already existing 168 days, this will help put the province in the same league as some of the other developed European countries such as Norway and Germany. Teacher suspended for telling Muslim boy 'we don't negotiate with terrorists' An American teacher was suspended earlier this month after being accused of saying, "We don't negotiate with terrorists," in response to a query from an Arab-Muslim kid in math class. Hubble in trouble: Space telescope enters safe mode, suspends operations Hubble's safe mode allows the telescope to remain powered using its solar panels as scientists figure out ways to address the issue. Is a new Covid pandemic emerging or is it an endemic now? Experts answer COVID-19 is expected to transition to an endemic disease in 2022 and beyond. As the Delta variant surge eases in many regions around the world, scientists have begun charting the virus's transition from a pandemic to an endemic. Why do dogs tilt head? New study reveals the cute reason According to a study published last week, although a dog's quizzical head cock seems like confusion, the gesture may actually be a sign of concentration and increased attention. China's school locks down kids overnight after one Covid case A little around 11:30 in the night, the school principal emerged outside the institution and told parents that some children will be sent to quarantine while others will be allowed to go back home in the usual manner. Inspite of the anger over George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis votes against scrapping police department 18 months after George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis sparked protests for racial justice around the world, Minneapolis voters have chosen not to replace their police force with a new department that would have taken a holistic approach to crime.

Top 10 world news: Covaxin gets nod, China's baby boom, and more

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby has said that the US is aware of allegations of "unusual" Russian military activities near the Ukrainian border and will continue to speak with partners and closely monitor the region. In the first significant agreement reached at the COP26 climate summit, more than 100 global leaders on Monday pledged to end and reverse deforestation by 2030.A new study warns the gender gap in mortality rates for teenagers and young adults seems to be widening in many countries. 
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Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby has said that the US is aware of allegations of "unusual" Russian military activities near the Ukrainian border and will continue to speak with partners and closely monitor the region.&nbsp;

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In the first significant agreement reached at the COP26 climate summit, more than 100 global leaders on Monday pledged to end and reverse deforestation by 2030.

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Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby has said that the US is aware of allegations of "unusual" Russian military activities near the Ukrainian border and will continue to speak with partners and closely monitor the region.

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Morning news brief: Russia-Ukraine conflict, COP26 climate summit and more

ISIS-K has declared that their real goal is Pakistan's destruction.&nbsp;Blaming the country for the Afghanistan situation, the group says that its uncompromising goal remains unchanged and that anybody who goes against Islam or opposes the Quran will face their wrath.

In other news, China has responded to the recent Unites States Intelligence report on COVID-19 origins. A spokesperson of the country called the report&nbsp;unscientific and without credibility, adding that&nbsp;a lie repeated a thousand times remains a lie and&nbsp;that US intelligence services are known for their "fraud and deception".

Finally, at the end of today's newsletter, WION brings you an exclusive sneak peek into the 'reborn' INS Vikrant.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-origins-china-says-us-report-without-credibility-intelligence-services-known-for-fraud-and-deception-426094">Covid origins: China says US report without credibility, intelligence services known for 'fraud and deception'</a>

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says declassified US intelligence reports suggesting the COVID-19 outbreak originated in a lab are unscientific and without credibility.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-medical-issue-with-astronaut-nasa-delays-spacex-rocket-launch-to-iss-426101">After ‘medical issue’ with astronaut, NASA delays SpaceX rocket launch to ISS</a>

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In a rare health-related pause, NASA has delayed a SpaceX rocket launch of four astronauts to the international space station (ISS). &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/stock-daily-necessities-china-tells-families-ahead-of-winter-426090">Stock daily necessities, China tells families ahead of winter</a>

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After unusually heavy rains caused vegetable prices to surge, the Chinese government has urged families to keep daily necessities in stock in case of emergencies. Earlier, concerns were also raised about shortage of supply. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/19-dead-in-attack-on-kabul-military-hospital-gunmen-killed-says-taliban-426066">19 dead in attack on Kabul military hospital; gunmen killed, says Taliban</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/first-target-is-to-destroy-pakistan-isis-k-blames-islamabad-for-afghanistan-chaos-426088">First target is to destroy Pakistan: ISIS-K blames Islamabad for Afghanistan chaos</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/26/156659-islamic-state.jpg" />ISIS-K, also called Daesh-Khorasan in Afghanistan, has declared its uncompromising goal unchanged, warning anybody who goes against Islam or opposes the Quran will face their wrath.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tokyo-train-attack-man-dressed-as-joker-wanted-to-kill-lots-of-people-426163">Tokyo train attack: Man dressed as 'Joker' wanted to 'kill lots of people'</a>

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The man who carried out the attack on a train in Japan last week wanted to reportedly "kill lots of people" on Halloween night.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-longer-be-accessible-yahoo-pulls-out-of-china-amid-tech-crackdown-426154">'No longer be accessible': Yahoo pulls out of China amid tech crackdown</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/04/11/89465-untitled-design-31.jpg" />Yahoo has announced it is closing its operations in China due to an "increasingly challenging business and legal environment", the move comes as US tech giant Epic Games also announced its shut down in China due to curbs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/exclusive-an-on-board-look-at-the-reborn-ins-vikrant-indias-first-ever-indigenous-aircraft-carrier-426128">Exclusive | An on-board look at the 'reborn' INS Vikrant, India’s first-ever indigenous aircraft carrier</a>

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WION went on board&nbsp;a Sea King chopper from India’s Southern Naval Command Headquarters and headed out of the Coast, over the scenic Kochi city.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mona-al-khurais-saudi-arabia-gets-its-first-female-firearms-trainer-426097">Mona Al-Khurais: Saudi Arabia gets its first female firearms trainer</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/02/219609-untitled-design-6.jpg" />After a legislation change, a Saudi female weapons trainer breaks down barriers in a male-dominated sector.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-nuke-sniffer-plane-flies-over-south-china-sea-report-426091">US 'nuke sniffer' plane flies over South China Sea: Report</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/08/181708-f-5.jpg" />According to a report, the United States sent a fleet of military planes, including a nuclear-sniffer plane, over the South China Sea. The reported sortie came just one month after a US nuclear submarine hit an underwater object in the South China Sea.

ISIS-K has declared that their real goal is Pakistan's destruction. Blaming the country for the Afghanistan situation, the group says that its uncompromising goal remains unchanged and that anybody who goes against Islam or opposes the Quran will face their wrath.

ISIS-K has declared that their real goal is Pakistan's destruction. Blaming the country for the Afghanistan situation, the group says that its uncompromising goal remains unchanged and that anybody who goes against Islam or opposes the Quran will face their wrath. In other news, China has responded to the recent Unites States Intelligence report on COVID-19 origins. A spokesperson of the country called the report unscientific and without credibility, adding that a lie repeated a thousand times remains a lie and that US intelligence services are known for their "fraud and deception". Finally, at the end of today's newsletter, WION brings you an exclusive sneak peek into the 'reborn' INS Vikrant. Click on the headline to read more: Covid origins: China says US report without credibility, intelligence services known for 'fraud and deception' Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says declassified US intelligence reports suggesting the COVID-19 outbreak originated in a lab are unscientific and without credibility. After ‘medical issue’ with astronaut, NASA delays SpaceX rocket launch to ISS In a rare health-related pause, NASA has delayed a SpaceX rocket launch of four astronauts to the international space station (ISS). Stock daily necessities, China tells families ahead of winter After unusually heavy rains caused vegetable prices to surge, the Chinese government has urged families to keep daily necessities in stock in case of emergencies. Earlier, concerns were also raised about shortage of supply. 19 dead in attack on Kabul military hospital; gunmen killed, says Taliban First target is to destroy Pakistan: ISIS-K blames Islamabad for Afghanistan chaos ISIS-K, also called Daesh-Khorasan in Afghanistan, has declared its uncompromising goal unchanged, warning anybody who goes against Islam or opposes the Quran will face their wrath. Tokyo train attack: Man dressed as 'Joker' wanted to 'kill lots of people' The man who carried out the attack on a train in Japan last week wanted to reportedly "kill lots of people" on Halloween night. 'No longer be accessible': Yahoo pulls out of China amid tech crackdown Yahoo has announced it is closing its operations in China due to an "increasingly challenging business and legal environment", the move comes as US tech giant Epic Games also announced its shut down in China due to curbs. Exclusive | An on-board look at the 'reborn' INS Vikrant, India’s first-ever indigenous aircraft carrier WION went on board a Sea King chopper from India’s Southern Naval Command Headquarters and headed out of the Coast, over the scenic Kochi city. Mona Al-Khurais: Saudi Arabia gets its first female firearms trainer After a legislation change, a Saudi female weapons trainer breaks down barriers in a male-dominated sector. US 'nuke sniffer' plane flies over South China Sea: Report According to a report, the United States sent a fleet of military planes, including a nuclear-sniffer plane, over the South China Sea. The reported sortie came just one month after a US nuclear submarine hit an underwater object in the South China Sea.

Top 10 world news: ISIS-K wants Pakistan's destruction, China dismisses US covid origin report and more

In response to a query about why NGOs thought the summit's climate promises were "underwhelming," Biden pointed to Russia and China's absence. Americans have lost confidence in US President Joe Biden and their optimism for the country. Developed countries have reaped the benefits of energy, and they must accelerate their efforts to achieve net-zero (emissions) so those poor countries may have some carbon space, India said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-summit-biden-expresses-disappointment-at-china-and-russias-absence-425707">G20 Summit: Biden expresses ‘disappointment’ at China and Russia’s absence</a> 
 
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In response to a query about why NGOs thought the summit's climate promises were "underwhelming," Biden pointed to Russia and China's absence.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scary-news-on-halloween-new-poll-says-americans-lose-confidence-in-us-president-joe-biden-425695">‘Scary News' on Halloween? New poll says Americans lose confidence in US President Joe Biden</a> 
 
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In what can be called a ‘scary news' on Halloween, a new NBC News poll seems to have suggested the Americans have lost confidence in US President Joe Biden and their optimism for the country. &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/to-end-impasse-pakistan-government-banned-outfit-tlp-reach-agreement-425706">To end impasse, Pakistan government, banned outfit TLP reach agreement</a> 
 
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At a press conference, Mufti Munibur Rehman announced, “The government of Pakistan and the TLP held detailed negotiations in an environment of mutual trust and an agreement has been reached between the two sides.” &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/developed-nations-enjoyed-fruits-of-energy-must-reduce-their-emissions-india-425696">Developed nations enjoyed fruits of energy, must reduce their emissions: India</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/08/11/206222-untitled-design-2.jpg" />Developed countries have reaped the benefits of energy, and they must accelerate their efforts to achieve net-zero (emissions) so those poor countries may have some carbon space, India said ahead of the COP26 climate summit.&nbsp; 
 
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In response to a query about why NGOs thought the summit's climate promises were "underwhelming," Biden pointed to Russia and China's absence. Americans have lost confidence in US President Joe Biden and their optimism for the country.

In response to a query about why NGOs thought the summit's climate promises were "underwhelming," Biden pointed to Russia and China's absence. Americans have lost confidence in US President Joe Biden and their optimism for the country. Developed countries have reaped the benefits of energy, and they must accelerate their efforts to achieve net-zero (emissions) so those poor countries may have some carbon space, India said. G20 Summit: Biden expresses ‘disappointment’ at China and Russia’s absence In response to a query about why NGOs thought the summit's climate promises were "underwhelming," Biden pointed to Russia and China's absence. ‘Scary News' on Halloween? New poll says Americans lose confidence in US President Joe Biden In what can be called a ‘scary news' on Halloween, a new NBC News poll seems to have suggested the Americans have lost confidence in US President Joe Biden and their optimism for the country. To end impasse, Pakistan government, banned outfit TLP reach agreement At a press conference, Mufti Munibur Rehman announced, “The government of Pakistan and the TLP held detailed negotiations in an environment of mutual trust and an agreement has been reached between the two sides.” Developed nations enjoyed fruits of energy, must reduce their emissions: India Developed countries have reaped the benefits of energy, and they must accelerate their efforts to achieve net-zero (emissions) so those poor countries may have some carbon space, India said ahead of the COP26 climate summit. Watch | Gravitas Plus: Actor Puneeth Rajkumar's death highlights the risk of intense workout

Morning news brief: G20 Summit, Biden's popularity and more

On the opening day of COP26, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that "anger and impatience will be uncontainable" unless a deal on climate change is reached.&nbsp;During his keynote address, he said that if the leaders&nbsp;miss this opportunity,&nbsp;the future generations&nbsp;will not forgive this.&nbsp;

In other news, amid the France-Australia AUKUS row,&nbsp;Australia responds to French President Emmanuel Macron accusation that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison lied over the multi-billion dollar&nbsp;submarine contract.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-can-get-real-on-coal-cars-cash-and-trees-uk-pm-johnson-warns-world-leaders-at-cop26-425888">We can get real on coal, cars, cash and trees, UK PM Johnson warns world leaders at COP26</a>

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At the start of the COP26 in Glasgow, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that "anger&nbsp;and the impatience of the world will be uncontainable"&nbsp;unless a deal on climate change is reached.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-didnt-deface-the-eiffel-tower-australian-deputy-prime-minister-hits-out-at-france-in-submarine-row-425818">'We didn't deface the Eiffel Tower': Australian deputy prime minister hits out at France in submarine row</a>

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has responded to Emmanuel Macron's accusation that he "lied" over the multi-billion dollar submarine contract. Macron said that more should be done to rebuild trust between the two countries.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/islamic-organisation-in-indonesia-declares-fatwa-against-cryptocurrency-says-it-is-against-sharia-law-425871">Islamic organisation in Indonesia declares fatwa against cryptocurrency; says it is against Sharia law</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/01/219458-bit111.jpg" />Indonesia's Islamic organisation Nahdlatul Ulama in East Java has issued a&nbsp;"fatwa"&nbsp;forbidding the use of cryptocurrency in the country. The religious body reached the decision after a discussion as it&nbsp;reportedly said&nbsp;the use of cryptocurrency is&nbsp;not legal under&nbsp;Islamic Sharia law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-country-could-be-underwater-by-the-end-of-the-century-425829">This country could be underwater by the end of the century</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/01/219431-untitled-design-56.jpg" />The Maldives, an archipelago of low-lying islands in the Indian Ocean, faces a triple existential crisis brought about by climate change. Scientists predict that the rising sea levels will submerge some islands of the archipelago within the next decade.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-urges-kim-jong-un-to-accept-proposal-for-popes-visit-to-north-korea-425810">South Korea urges Kim Jong-un to accept proposal for Pope's visit to North Korea</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/09/24/161513-untitled-design-17.jpg" />According to reports, the South Korean government has urged North Korea to accept Pope Francis' invitation to visit the country, claiming that it will help improve regional peace.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eco-hypocrite-leaders-businessmen-arrive-in-fuel-guzzling-private-jets-at-cop26-425903">'Eco-hypocrite': Leaders, businessmen arrive in fuel-guzzling private jets at COP26</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/11/01/219482-untitled-design-59.jpg" />As the UN's climate change summit, also known as COP26, began in Glasgow, several delegates arrived on private planes that released tonnes of carbon dioxide.&nbsp;According to reports, more than 400 private planes carrying business leaders and politicians to this week's conference will spew out 13,000 tons of CO2.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/particularly-striking-term-vax-declared-as-oxford-dictionarys-word-of-the-year-in-2021-425889">'Particularly striking term': 'Vax' declared as Oxford Dictionary's word of the year in 2021</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2018/09/12/35897-oxford-20171216092254.jpg" />Vax, which is short for a vaccine, has been chosen as the word of the year by lexicographers at the Oxford English Dictionary. The use of the word vaccine surged ever since COVID-19 vaccination campaign has started in different parts of world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-leaders-look-ahead-to-olympic-and-paralympic-winter-games-beijing-2022-425864">G20 leaders look ahead to Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022</a>

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The world's leaders assembled at the G20 Leaders'&nbsp;Summit in Rome, hosted by the G20 presidency of Italy, have expressed their support for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-wealthier-than-entire-pakistans-gdp-425852">Tesla CEO Elon Musk wealthier than entire Pakistan’s GDP</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2021/02/05/181364-elon-musk.jpg" />Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, is worth more than Pakistan's entire gross domestic product (GDP). Reports indicate that the entrepreneur will reach $300 billion in net worth very soon. It will make him the first person to do so.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/humans-may-get-to-talk-to-whales-courtesy-artificial-intelligence-425846">Humans may get to talk to whales, courtesy artificial intelligence</a>

<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/16/137005-untitled-design-2.jpg" />With the goal of 'talking' to the majestic marine animals, a project to listen to, contextualise and translate the communication of Sperm whales was recently launched by a team of international scientists. &nbsp;

On the opening day of COP26, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that "anger and impatience will be uncontainable" unless a deal on climate change is reached.

On the opening day of COP26, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that "anger and impatience will be uncontainable" unless a deal on climate change is reached. During his keynote address, he said that if the leaders miss this opportunity, the future generations will not forgive this. In other news, amid the France-Australia AUKUS row, Australia responds to French President Emmanuel Macron accusation that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison lied over the multi-billion dollar submarine contract. Click on the headlines to read more: We can get real on coal, cars, cash and trees, UK PM Johnson warns world leaders at COP26 At the start of the COP26 in Glasgow, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that "anger and the impatience of the world will be uncontainable" unless a deal on climate change is reached. 'We didn't deface the Eiffel Tower': Australian deputy prime minister hits out at France in submarine row Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has responded to Emmanuel Macron's accusation that he "lied" over the multi-billion dollar submarine contract. Macron said that more should be done to rebuild trust between the two countries. Islamic organisation in Indonesia declares fatwa against cryptocurrency; says it is against Sharia law Indonesia's Islamic organisation Nahdlatul Ulama in East Java has issued a "fatwa" forbidding the use of cryptocurrency in the country. The religious body reached the decision after a discussion as it reportedly said the use of cryptocurrency is not legal under Islamic Sharia law. This country could be underwater by the end of the century The Maldives, an archipelago of low-lying islands in the Indian Ocean, faces a triple existential crisis brought about by climate change. Scientists predict that the rising sea levels will submerge some islands of the archipelago within the next decade. South Korea urges Kim Jong-un to accept proposal for Pope's visit to North Korea According to reports, the South Korean government has urged North Korea to accept Pope Francis' invitation to visit the country, claiming that it will help improve regional peace. 'Eco-hypocrite': Leaders, businessmen arrive in fuel-guzzling private jets at COP26 As the UN's climate change summit, also known as COP26, began in Glasgow, several delegates arrived on private planes that released tonnes of carbon dioxide. According to reports, more than 400 private planes carrying business leaders and politicians to this week's conference will spew out 13,000 tons of CO2. 'Particularly striking term': 'Vax' declared as Oxford Dictionary's word of the year in 2021 Vax, which is short for a vaccine, has been chosen as the word of the year by lexicographers at the Oxford English Dictionary. The use of the word vaccine surged ever since COVID-19 vaccination campaign has started in different parts of world. G20 leaders look ahead to Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 The world's leaders assembled at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rome, hosted by the G20 presidency of Italy, have expressed their support for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Tesla CEO Elon Musk wealthier than entire Pakistan’s GDP Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, is worth more than Pakistan's entire gross domestic product (GDP). Reports indicate that the entrepreneur will reach $300 billion in net worth very soon. It will make him the first person to do so. Humans may get to talk to whales, courtesy artificial intelligence With the goal of 'talking' to the majestic marine animals, a project to listen to, contextualise and translate the communication of Sperm whales was recently launched by a team of international scientists.

Top 10 world news: Boris Johnson's warning at COP26, Elon Musk richer than Pak GDP and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;financially-crippled Lebanon getting entangled in Saudi-Iran tug-of-war to&nbsp;National Bank of Pakistan getting hit by cyberattack, reporting no financial loss,&nbsp;we have it all.

You can also read about&nbsp;India is getting ready to produce 5 billion Covid vaccines.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/financially-crippled-lebanon-gets-entangled-in-saudi-iran-tug-of-war-425437">Financially-crippled Lebanon gets entangled in Saudi-Iran tug-of-war</a>

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Middle East seems to have got embroiled into a tug-of-war between&nbsp;Saudi Arabia and Iran. This time the victim is financially-crippled Lebanon as Riyadh and other Gulf states expelled the envoy of the country.&nbsp;The measures were taken after a Lebanese minister made "insulting" remarks on the Yemen war.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/national-bank-of-pakistan-gets-hit-by-cyberattack-reports-no-financial-loss-or-data-breach-425446">National Bank of Pakistan gets hit by cyberattack, reports no financial loss</a>

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National Bank of Pakistan recently suffered a cyberattack on its servers. It&nbsp;informed that no financial loss or data breach was observed. The attack, however,&nbsp;impacted “some of the bank’s services”. It clarified that no other bank reported such incident.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-rome-modi-pitches-one-earth-one-health-vision-says-ready-to-produce-5-billion-covid-vaccines-425443">India ready to produce 5 billion Covid vaccines: PM Modi at G20 Summit</a>

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Stressing on 'One Earth, One Health' vision of collaborative approach in dealing with Covid virus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is ready to produce over 5 billion coronavirus vaccine doses by the end of next year to help the world in the fight against the pandemic.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-protesters-march-on-rome-streets-as-g20-summit-kicks-off-425412">Thousands of protesters march on Rome streets as G20 Summit kicks off</a>

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G20 Summit in Rome was no exception to the staging of protests that is common when a major global conference takes place anywhere in the world. On Saturday thousands of people marched on streets of Rome to call on G20 leaders to act against climate change and to ensure fair access to COVID-19 vaccines.

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From financially-crippled Lebanon getting entangled in Saudi-Iran tug-of-war to National Bank of Pakistan getting hit by cyberattack, reporting no financial loss, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From financially-crippled Lebanon getting entangled in Saudi-Iran tug-of-war to National Bank of Pakistan getting hit by cyberattack, reporting no financial loss, we have it all. You can also read about India is getting ready to produce 5 billion Covid vaccines. Please click on the headline to read the full story. Financially-crippled Lebanon gets entangled in Saudi-Iran tug-of-war Middle East seems to have got embroiled into a tug-of-war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. This time the victim is financially-crippled Lebanon as Riyadh and other Gulf states expelled the envoy of the country. The measures were taken after a Lebanese minister made "insulting" remarks on the Yemen war. National Bank of Pakistan gets hit by cyberattack, reports no financial loss National Bank of Pakistan recently suffered a cyberattack on its servers. It informed that no financial loss or data breach was observed. The attack, however, impacted “some of the bank’s services”. It clarified that no other bank reported such incident. India ready to produce 5 billion Covid vaccines: PM Modi at G20 Summit Stressing on 'One Earth, One Health' vision of collaborative approach in dealing with Covid virus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is ready to produce over 5 billion coronavirus vaccine doses by the end of next year to help the world in the fight against the pandemic. Thousands of protesters march on Rome streets as G20 Summit kicks off G20 Summit in Rome was no exception to the staging of protests that is common when a major global conference takes place anywhere in the world. On Saturday thousands of people marched on streets of Rome to call on G20 leaders to act against climate change and to ensure fair access to COVID-19 vaccines. Watch: US Treasury hits Iran's drone program with sanctions ×

Morning news brief: Lebanon gets hit in proxy war, India to produce vaccines and more

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi urged world leaders to listen to warnings coming from the scientific community on climate change at the G-20 summit in Rome.&nbsp;When leaders from around the world were pledging, Taliban too released a statement urging nations to come together and help fight climate change, especially in Afghanistan. Meanwhile,&nbsp;as the G20 summit comes to a conclusion, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to give £50 million to help the women and girls stuck in the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.&nbsp;As US secretary of state Antony Blinken met China's foreign minister Wang Yi in Rome, Chinese jets entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Sunday. Taiwan said eight Chinese jets had entered its territory as the country scrambled its Air Force.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pay-much-higher-price-later-italian-pm-draghi-warns-world-leaders-on-climate-change-425579" hreflang="en">'Pay higher price later': Italian PM warns world leaders on climate change</a>

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The summit is under pressure to pledge support to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius as officials continue to negotiate a deal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-ridiculous-virat-kohli-says-too-long-a-break-as-india-take-on-nz-after-seven-days-in-t20-wc-2021-425628">'It's ridiculous': Kohli says 'too long a break' as India take on NZ in T20 WC</a>

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Skipper Virat Kohli said that "it's ridiculous" that the Indian team is playing twice in 10 days in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup as the break is too long. However, he also added that the team has recovered well.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-dressed-as-the-joker-injures-9-people-in-knife-and-fire-attack-on-tokyo-train-425608">Man dressed as the Joker injures 9 in knife and fire attack on Tokyo train</a>

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A knife and fire attack that took place on a train in Tokyo on Sunday has injured at least nine people. Local police officers have now detained one man in relation to this incident.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-blinken-meets-wang-yi-chinese-jets-enter-taiwans-airspace-425634">As Blinken meets Wang Yi, Chinese jets enter Taiwan's airspace</a>

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US secretary of state Antony Blinken had met China's foreign minister Wang Yi earlier on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome as he told his Chinese counterpart that the US opposes China's action on Taiwan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/last-chance-saloon-prince-charles-wants-strong-action-on-climate-change-at-cop26-summit-425585">'Last chance saloon': Prince Charles wants strong action at COP26 summit</a>

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Speaking to the G20 leaders in Rome, he said that they have an "overwhelming responsibility to generations yet unborn."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-more-leaks-spacex-tells-astronauts-to-limit-use-of-toilet-after-urine-leak-425633">No more leaks? SpaceX tells astronauts to limit use of toilet after urine leak</a>

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In a rare order, all astronauts aboard the SpaceX endeavour have been asked to limit the use of the toilet facility made available to them in the craft while they return to the Earth.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ahead-of-cop26-taliban-urges-world-to-help-fight-climate-change-425600">Ahead of COP26, Taliban urges world to help fight climate change</a>

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"Afghanistan has a fragile climate. There is need for tremendous work," Suhail Shaheen, IEA Permanent Representative-desig. to UN, said in a tweet.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/utterly-astounding-finds-archaeologists-find-roman-statues-while-excavating-english-church-425638">'Utterly astounding finds': Archaeologists find Roman statues while excavating English church</a>

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While archaeologists were excavating a circular ditch around what was considered the foundations of an Anglo-Saxon tower, they discovered three stone busts that appeared to be Roman.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/clock-ticking-for-lgbtq-afghans-hiding-from-taliban-warn-charities-425615" hreflang="en">Clock ticking for LGBTQ Afghans hiding from Taliban, warn charities</a>

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A Taliban judge had previously announced that there were two punishments for the people of LGBTQ community, which is, stoning or being crushed under a wall.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-have-a-responsibility-uk-pm-pledges-to-give-ps50-million-to-help-the-afghan-women-425576" hreflang="en">'We have a responsibility': UK PM pledges to give £50 million to help the Afghan women</a>

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He has also urged international leaders and organisation to come together and help the women and girls who are stuck in unsafe Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi urged world leaders to listen to warnings coming from the scientific community on climate change at the G-20 summit in Rome. When leaders from around the world were pledging, Taliban too released a statement urging nations to come together and help fight climate change, especially in Afghanistan.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi urged world leaders to listen to warnings coming from the scientific community on climate change at the G-20 summit in Rome. When leaders from around the world were pledging, Taliban too released a statement urging nations to come together and help fight climate change, especially in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, as the G20 summit comes to a conclusion, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to give £50 million to help the women and girls stuck in the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. As US secretary of state Antony Blinken met China's foreign minister Wang Yi in Rome, Chinese jets entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Sunday. Taiwan said eight Chinese jets had entered its territory as the country scrambled its Air Force. Click on headlines to read more 'Pay higher price later': Italian PM warns world leaders on climate change The summit is under pressure to pledge support to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius as officials continue to negotiate a deal. 'It's ridiculous': Kohli says 'too long a break' as India take on NZ in T20 WC Skipper Virat Kohli said that "it's ridiculous" that the Indian team is playing twice in 10 days in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup as the break is too long. However, he also added that the team has recovered well. Man dressed as the Joker injures 9 in knife and fire attack on Tokyo train A knife and fire attack that took place on a train in Tokyo on Sunday has injured at least nine people. Local police officers have now detained one man in relation to this incident. As Blinken meets Wang Yi, Chinese jets enter Taiwan's airspace US secretary of state Antony Blinken had met China's foreign minister Wang Yi earlier on Sunday on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome as he told his Chinese counterpart that the US opposes China's action on Taiwan. 'Last chance saloon': Prince Charles wants strong action at COP26 summit Speaking to the G20 leaders in Rome, he said that they have an "overwhelming responsibility to generations yet unborn." No more leaks? SpaceX tells astronauts to limit use of toilet after urine leak In a rare order, all astronauts aboard the SpaceX endeavour have been asked to limit the use of the toilet facility made available to them in the craft while they return to the Earth. Ahead of COP26, Taliban urges world to help fight climate change "Afghanistan has a fragile climate. There is need for tremendous work," Suhail Shaheen, IEA Permanent Representative-desig. to UN, said in a tweet. 'Utterly astounding finds': Archaeologists find Roman statues while excavating English church While archaeologists were excavating a circular ditch around what was considered the foundations of an Anglo-Saxon tower, they discovered three stone busts that appeared to be Roman. Clock ticking for LGBTQ Afghans hiding from Taliban, warn charities A Taliban judge had previously announced that there were two punishments for the people of LGBTQ community, which is, stoning or being crushed under a wall. 'We have a responsibility': UK PM pledges to give £50 million to help the Afghan women He has also urged international leaders and organisation to come together and help the women and girls who are stuck in unsafe Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.

Top 10 world news: China intimidates Taiwan, COP26 to start soon, and more

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From&nbsp;Russian billionaire paying $500 million&nbsp;to settle US charges of tax evasion to&nbsp;Prince Andrew asking US court to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit,&nbsp;we have it all.

You can also read about&nbsp;President&nbsp;Joe Biden telling French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that US was 'clumsy' in&nbsp;AUKUS deal, and&nbsp;Taliban pushing to unlock Afghan billions abroad.

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<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>

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Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov has paid around $509 million in the back taxes and fine to settle US charges of tax evasion. On October 1, Tinkov pleaded guilty to felony charges of concealing over $1 billion in assets to avoid paying taxes on them as the tycoon gave up his US citizenship in 2013.&nbsp;

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<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>

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Britain's Prince Andrew filed a motion to request a New York court to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit against him. In August, Virginia Giuffre sued Andrew, claiming he sexually assaulted her over 20 years ago when she was 17 and a minor under the US state law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/aukus-deal-joe-biden-tells-emmanuel-macron-that-us-was-clumsy-425127">AUKUS deal: Joe Biden tells Emmanuel Macron that US was 'clumsy'</a>

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President Joe Biden on Friday (October 29) said that the United States was "clumsy" in securing the submarines deal (AUKUS pact), which was signed last month between the UK, US and Australia that deprived France of billions.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/just-give-us-our-money-taliban-push-to-unlock-afghan-billions-abroad-425118">'Just give us our money': Taliban push to unlock Afghan billions abroad</a>

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Afghanistan's Taliban government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank reserves as the drought-stricken nation faces a cash crunch, mass starvation and a new migration crisis.

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We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Russian billionaire paying $500 million to settle US charges of tax evasion to Prince Andrew asking US court to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit, we have it all.

We bring you the biggest stories of the day so far. From Russian billionaire paying $500 million to settle US charges of tax evasion to Prince Andrew asking US court to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit, we have it all. You can also read about President Joe Biden telling French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that US was 'clumsy' in AUKUS deal, and Taliban pushing to unlock Afghan billions abroad. Please click on the headline to read the full story. To settle US charges of tax evasion, Russian billionaire pays $500 million Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov has paid around $509 million in the back taxes and fine to settle US charges of tax evasion. On October 1, Tinkov pleaded guilty to felony charges of concealing over $1 billion in assets to avoid paying taxes on them as the tycoon gave up his US citizenship in 2013. Prince Andrew asks US court to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit Britain's Prince Andrew filed a motion to request a New York court to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit against him. In August, Virginia Giuffre sued Andrew, claiming he sexually assaulted her over 20 years ago when she was 17 and a minor under the US state law. AUKUS deal: Joe Biden tells Emmanuel Macron that US was 'clumsy' President Joe Biden on Friday (October 29) said that the United States was "clumsy" in securing the submarines deal (AUKUS pact), which was signed last month between the UK, US and Australia that deprived France of billions. 'Just give us our money': Taliban push to unlock Afghan billions abroad Afghanistan's Taliban government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank reserves as the drought-stricken nation faces a cash crunch, mass starvation and a new migration crisis. Watch | Gravitas: Wikipedia bans Chinese editors for 'manipulation' ×

Morning news brief: Billionaire pays $500 mn, Andrew seeks lawsuit's dismissal and more

It's been decades since the closure of movie theatres in the Kashmir valley and now, the Jammu and Kashmir government has started a first-of-its-kind open air theatre in the middle of Dal lake.Here is a report.

Jammu and Kashmir govt starts first-of-its-kind open air theatre in Dal lake

Heads of world's 20 biggest economies, gathered in Rome, kicked off two-day G20 Summit on Saturday. The leaders are expected to focus on COVID, economy and climate. Meanwhile,&nbsp;US intelligence agencies said they may never be able to conclude whether the COVID-19 virus was developed in a Wuhan lab or transmitted from animal to human, a declassified report has stated.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/g20-summit-kicks-off-in-rome-with-focus-on-climate-covid-and-economy-425330" hreflang="en">G20 Summit kicks off in Rome with focus on climate, COVID and economy</a>

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As the G20 Summit is happening just ahead of COP26 climate summit slated to take place in Glasgow next week, decisions on climate in G20 Summit will be under focus.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-may-never-know-how-covid-19-originated-say-us-intelligence-officials-425224">We may never know how COVID-19 originated, say US intelligence officials</a>

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In an updated assessment of how the virus originated, the Office of the US Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in its report said that a natural origin and a lab leak are both plausible hypotheses for how SARS-COV-2 first infected humans.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop26-delegate-applications-for-six-afghans-rejected-days-before-event-425289">COP26: Delegate applications for six Afghans rejected days before event</a>

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Five men and one woman from Afghanistan who were due to attend COP26 as delegates had their applications rejected just days before the event begins.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-interacts-with-french-president-macron-on-the-sidelines-of-g20-425323">PM Modi interacts with French President Macron on the sidelines of G20</a>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief interaction with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit as they both discussed extensive cooperation on various aspects.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pics-pm-modi-joins-world-leaders-for-g20-summit-in-rome-425321" hreflang="en">Pics: PM Modi joins world leaders for G20 summit in Rome</a>

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue of G20 Summit in Rome where he was received by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-struggles-to-control-fresh-covid-outbreak-before-winter-olympics-425308" hreflang="en">China struggles to control fresh Covid outbreak before Winter Olympics</a>

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After celebrating few months of Covid-free enjoyment, China is once again under the threat of another serious outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/during-his-execution-man-in-us-vomited-and-convulsed-causing-widespread-outcry-425311">During his execution, man in US vomited and convulsed, causing widespread outcry</a>

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Various journalists who witnessed the execution said that Grant had vomited and experienced full-body convulsions about two dozen times before he was declared dead.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/inappropriate-elementary-school-students-taken-to-a-bar-for-field-trip-425339">'Inappropriate': Elementary school students taken to a bar for field trip</a>

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Broward school board member Sarah Leonardi has faced immense backlash on social media platform Twitter after she posted pictures of kids' field trip to a gay bar.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/couple-sentenced-to-10-months-jail-for-oral-sex-pic-outside-mexico-cathedral-425302" hreflang="en">Couple sentenced to 10 months jail for 'oral sex' pic outside Mexico cathedral</a>

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Bobiev and Akimova are the first ones to be sentenced to prison under this law which was passed in 2013 following a music performance by Pussy Riot band inside a cathedral in the capital city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-group-of-lgbtq-afghans-safely-reach-britain-after-fleeing-taliban-rule-425287">First group of LGBTQ Afghans safely reach Britain after fleeing Taliban-rule</a>

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After living in fear for months, first group of LGBTQ Afghans have finally been able to flee the country and reach the UK.&nbsp;This is the first time a group of LGBT+ Afghans have been able to flee the country since Taliban took over the nation.

Heads of world's 20 biggest economies, gathered in Rome, kicked off two-day G20 Summit on Saturday. The leaders are expected to focus on COVID, economy and climate.

Heads of world's 20 biggest economies, gathered in Rome, kicked off two-day G20 Summit on Saturday. The leaders are expected to focus on COVID, economy and climate. Meanwhile, US intelligence agencies said they may never be able to conclude whether the COVID-19 virus was developed in a Wuhan lab or transmitted from animal to human, a declassified report has stated. Click on headlines to read more G20 Summit kicks off in Rome with focus on climate, COVID and economy As the G20 Summit is happening just ahead of COP26 climate summit slated to take place in Glasgow next week, decisions on climate in G20 Summit will be under focus. We may never know how COVID-19 originated, say US intelligence officials In an updated assessment of how the virus originated, the Office of the US Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in its report said that a natural origin and a lab leak are both plausible hypotheses for how SARS-COV-2 first infected humans. COP26: Delegate applications for six Afghans rejected days before event Five men and one woman from Afghanistan who were due to attend COP26 as delegates had their applications rejected just days before the event begins. PM Modi interacts with French President Macron on the sidelines of G20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief interaction with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit as they both discussed extensive cooperation on various aspects. Pics: PM Modi joins world leaders for G20 summit in Rome India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue of G20 Summit in Rome where he was received by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi. China struggles to control fresh Covid outbreak before Winter Olympics After celebrating few months of Covid-free enjoyment, China is once again under the threat of another serious outbreak of coronavirus pandemic in the country. During his execution, man in US vomited and convulsed, causing widespread outcry Various journalists who witnessed the execution said that Grant had vomited and experienced full-body convulsions about two dozen times before he was declared dead. 'Inappropriate': Elementary school students taken to a bar for field trip Broward school board member Sarah Leonardi has faced immense backlash on social media platform Twitter after she posted pictures of kids' field trip to a gay bar. Couple sentenced to 10 months jail for 'oral sex' pic outside Mexico cathedral Bobiev and Akimova are the first ones to be sentenced to prison under this law which was passed in 2013 following a music performance by Pussy Riot band inside a cathedral in the capital city. First group of LGBTQ Afghans safely reach Britain after fleeing Taliban-rule After living in fear for months, first group of LGBTQ Afghans have finally been able to flee the country and reach the UK. This is the first time a group of LGBT+ Afghans have been able to flee the country since Taliban took over the nation.

Top 10 world news: G20 Summit kicks off, China's fresh Covid outbreak, and more

Democrats are divided over a high stakes infra bill introduced by the US President. Dozens of progressive democrats in the house opposed the 1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill.

US: Democrats divided over a high stakes infra bill

Rome is all set to host a mega colloseum of diplomacy. World's 20 richest countries will come together for a high stakes meeting to set up a global new mechanism to confront future health, economic and climate issues.

Rome to host global new mechanism to confront future health, economic and climate issues

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