Talks highlight commitment to strengthening China–Russia partnership across key sectors Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday, reaffirming both nations’ resolve to enhance their comprehensive strategic partnership and deepen cooperation across economic, political, and technological fronts. According to Russia’s TASS news agency, Prime Minister Mishustin is on a two-day official visit to China, accompanied by a high-level delegation including Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova. The Chinese side was represented by Foreign Minister Wang…
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Record Early Voting Surge Boosts Zohran Mamdani’s Chances in New York City Mayoral Race
Historic voter turnout signals high public engagement and a generational shift in city politics New York: A record-breaking wave of early voting has reshaped the landscape of the New York City mayoral election, giving a potential edge to progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, who continues to lead in most opinion polls. According to Fox News, more than 735,000 votes were cast over nine days of early voting — the highest number ever recorded for a non-presidential election year in the city. On Sunday alone, 151,212 New Yorkers turned out to vote,…
Read MoreBhutan Hosts Global Peace Prayer Festival: A Global Call for Unity and Compassion
Spiritual leaders unite to promote mindfulness, peace, and healing in turbulent times Thimphu (Bhutan): Bhutan has inaugurated the Global Peace Prayer Festival, a historic 13-day spiritual gathering that brings together Buddhist leaders, monks, nuns, and peace activists from across the world to promote harmony and compassion amid growing global divisions. The festival will run from November 4 to 17 in Thimphu. Organized by the Royal Government of Bhutan, the festival includes public blessings, the Kalachakra Empowerment, the recitation of the Bazaguru mantra, and a Global Peace Prayer involving practitioners from…
Read MoreIndia Extends $250,000 Grant to Dominica for Five Community Development Projects
Strengthening bilateral ties and grassroots resilience in the Caribbean nation Roseau (Dominica): In a significant step towards deepening development cooperation with the Caribbean region, India has signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Dominica to fund community-oriented Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) worth USD 250,000. The MoUs were signed in the Dominican capital, Roseau, between Pradeep Rajpurohit, India’s High Commissioner to Dominica, and Vince Henderson, Dominica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade, and Energy. The initiatives will focus on enhancing local infrastructure and improving public amenities. These include the restoration…
Read MoreU.S. Resumes Nuclear Testing After 33 Years — Global Fears of a New ‘Nuclear Race’ Rise
Washington / Global Desk | In a dramatic geopolitical turn, the United States has ordered the resumption of nuclear testing after a 33-year hiatus, triggering shockwaves across global political corridors. The directive, issued by President Donald Trump, marks a sharp shift from America’s decades-long advocacy for global nuclear restraint — and has reignited fears of a new “nuclear race.” The last U.S. nuclear test was conducted in 1992 at the Nevada Test Site. Following that, Washington had halted tests under the framework of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). But the…
Read MoreTrump’s Nuclear Test Call Triggers Shockwaves in Washington
Washington, D.C.: A late-night social media post by former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited global concern over nuclear testing and sent shockwaves through Washington. Just hours before a key Senate hearing on nuclear command, Trump announced that he had directed the U.S. military to “start testing our Nuclear Weapons,” arguing that America “cannot fall behind Russia and China.” The statement, made at 9:04 p.m. on Wednesday, threw Thursday’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing into turmoil. U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Richard Correll, nominated to lead the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM),…
Read MoreEgypt Bets on New Grand Museum to Revive Tourism Industry
Cairo: Egypt is pinning high hopes on the opening of its long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located near the iconic Giza Pyramids, as it seeks to rejuvenate its tourism sector after years of challenges ranging from political unrest to global crises. The museum, one of the largest archaeological museums in the world, is set to officially open its doors this Saturday. Spread across a massive 500,000 square meters, the GEM is expected to become a game-changer for Egypt’s tourism industry. Officials project the museum could attract up to 7 million…
Read MoreVance Warns of US Aviation ‘Disaster’ if Government Shutdown Persists
Washington, D.C. | U.S. Vice President JD Vance has warned that the ongoing government shutdown could trigger an aviation “disaster” if it continues into the busy Thanksgiving travel season, potentially leading to mass disruptions across the country’s airports. Speaking after a meeting at the White House with top executives from American Airlines, United Airlines, aviation unions, and industry leaders, Vance urged Democrats in Congress to cooperate in ending the funding deadlock. He cautioned that prolonged delays in reopening the government could lead to increased employee absences, longer security lines, and…
Read MoreAlassane Ouattara Wins Fourth Term in Ivory Coast with Overwhelming Majority
Abidjan: Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has won a fourth consecutive term in office with a sweeping victory, according to provisional results released on Monday. The 83-year-old leader, who has governed the West African nation for over a decade, secured nearly 90% of the vote, extending his political dominance after key rivals were barred from contesting. Ouattara, a former international banker and deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), first came to power in 2011 following a fiercely disputed election that triggered a civil conflict and left about…
Read MoreScientists Build Amazon ‘Time Machine’ to Study Future Climate Effects Ahead of COP30
Manaus, Brazil: In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, scientists are running a unique experiment designed to glimpse the future of our planet’s climate. Using an elaborate network of steel towers, researchers have created what they call a “climate time machine” — an installation that releases carbon dioxide into the forest canopy to simulate the atmosphere of coming decades. The initiative, known as the AmazonFACE Project, lies near Manaus, the largest city in Brazil’s Amazon region. Six circular structures, each made of towering metal frames, surround clusters of mature rainforest…
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