At G20: Biden pledges $4 billion for world’s poorest countries

At G20: Biden pledges $4 billion for world’s poorest countries

US President Joseph Biden has pledged $4 billion for the world's poorest countries. The announcement came after Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva launched a global alliance to fight hunger and poverty at the G20 meeting of the world's leading economies in Rio de Janeiro, from where Kate Fisher3 sent this report.

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World

Kremlin responds angrily to US-Ukraine missile policy change

Moscow has warned the United States that allowing Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike Russian territory will prompt a "radical change" in the conflict. It comes after reports the Biden administration is finally granting Kyiv's request to use US-made missiles to hit much deeper into Russia. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Namibia

Namibia Enhances Ties with Russian Federation Through Memorandum of Understanding

The National Council of Namibia has recently entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Federation Council of the Russian Federation. This agreement covers specific areas of cooperation and is expected to benefit Namibia by fostering stronger relations with Russia. The collaboration will allow the National Council to tap into a wealth of knowledge, enhancing their understanding of international political, social, and economic issues. Through this partnership, Namibia hopes to […]

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Russia and India to discuss trade and economic cooperation at ministerial meeting

Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will discuss boosting economic and technology ties in New Delhi on Tuesday.Balance of trade is also high on the agenda during the two leaders' meeting, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

November 12, 2024 32

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UK Defence Secretary Backs Trump’s Call for Increased NATO Spending by Europe

The UK's Defence Secretary has said US President elect Donald Trump is right to push European nations to increase NATO defence spending. John Healey added that Trump's new administration is expected to remain committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, despite previous criticism of the bloc by Trump. Simon Gaitán reports.

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China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea ‘sovereignty’

China has rejected Philippine maritime claims and called new legislation an infringement on its territorial sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea. The two countries have overlapping territorial claims in the disputed waters, with encounters growing more frequent and combative in recent months. Laura Westbrook has more.

November 11, 2024 32

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U.S charges man of Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump

The United States has criminally charged a person in connection with an alleged plot, thwarted by the FBI, to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump. In a statement on Friday, the US Department of Justice said the man had been assigned by an Iranian government official to take part in a murder-for-hire plot before this week's election. As our Benji Hyer reports.

November 11, 2024 19

World

Trump tells Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine

U.S President-Elect Donald Trump has told his Russian counterpart to avoid an escalation in Ukraine according to a Washington Post report. The conflict could be one of the topics US President Joe Biden discusses when he meets Donald Trump at the White House this week. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

November 11, 2024 14

World

India criticizes Canada’s ban on Foreign Minister’s interview in Australia

India has criticized reports of Canada banning social media pages of Australia Today which carried Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's interview. This comes as India-Canada ties have hit historic lows after Ottawa accused New Delhi of being involved in at least two murders on Canadian soil. India has long denied the allegations - and now Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says Canada's ban is hypocritical.

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