Brics calls extraordinary virtual meeting on Gaza issue

The BRICS Standoff: Analysing India's Big Problem with Pakistan's Entry | Oneindia News

In 2023, the BRICS Alliance expanded to nearly 11 nations, adding significant members like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt. Pakistan, backed by China, aimed to join. Pakistan applied for BRICS membership in 2024, seeking Russian support. India consistently opposed Pakistan's inclusion, hindering its bid. #Pakistan #BRICS #India #China #Russia #BRICSalliance #Worldnews #OneIndia #Oneindianews ~ED.155~GR.122~HT.96~

BRICS leaders urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza as South Africa decries 'genocide'

Israel-Hamas War: People in Gaza diagnosed with infectious diseases | Oneindia News

A record number of people in Gaza have been diagnosed with infectious diseases as displaced Palestinians jam into overcrowded shelters. This is further straining doctors and clinics already overwhelmed by the Israeli offensive. #Hamas #HamasHostage #DiseaseOutbreak #GazaDiseaseOutbreak #DiseaseSpreadGaza #GazaDiseaseSpread #IsraelHamasWar #HamasGroup ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.103~

Israel-Hamas War: Thai nationals held hostage by the militant Islamist Group return | Oneindia News

Seventeen Thai nationals who had been held hostage by the militant Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, have arrived back in Bangkok. The group is among 23 Thai hostages who have so far been released from Gaza. Nine remain in captivity. DW’s Georg Matthes went to Udon Thani in north-eastern Thailand to meet some of those people who were affected. #Hamas #HamasHostage #ThaiHostageHamas #ThaiHostagesReleased #IsraelHamasWar #HamasGroup #ThaiHostagesReleasedNews ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.194~

Israeli troops battle Hamas in main southern Gaza city

'There's no where to go': 'The whole population of Gaza is now squeezed into the south'

Gaza hostage families to meet with Netanyahu

Putin hosts Iranian president Raisi for talks on trade, weapons

Vladimir Putin's visit to Gulf states: 'He needs cash'

Russia Announces Date for Presidential Elections in 2024,Clears Way for Putin's Possible Re-Election

Russian lawmakers set the 2024 presidential election for March 17, edging Putin closer to a potential fifth term. Amid limited rivals due to bans and imprisonment, his victory seems assured. Challengers face stringent signature requirements without party support. #putin #Russia #Putin #Russiaelections #Stateduma #Ukrainewar #Russianews #worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.125~

Biden urges Congress to pass Ukraine aid package while expressing openness to Mexico border changes

President Joe Biden on Wednesday said it was “stunning” that Congress has not yet approved tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance for Ukraine, as his administration warned of dire consequences for Kyiv - and a “gift” to Russia's Vladimir Putin - if lawmakers don't act.

Putin lands in Abu Dhabi on Middle East visit

EU leaders discuss trade, Ukraine war with China president Xi

These Are the World's Top Polluters Heading Into COP28

These Are the World's , Top Polluters , Heading Into COP28. Using data from the EU's Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research 2023, 'The Independent' recently revealed the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for every country. In 2022, China was the world's biggest GHG producer, generating over 25% of total global emissions. China's share of the world's annual GHG emissions has doubled over the past 20 years as a result of rapid economic growth and industrial development. China's share of the world's annual GHG emissions has doubled over the past 20 years as a result of rapid economic growth and industrial development. China's 2060 goal to reach net zero emissions would make it one of the last 10 countries to achieve zero emissions globally. . 'The Independent' reports that the United States is the world's second-largest GHG producer, emitting more than 6 billion tons in 2022. 'The Independent' reports that the United States is the world's second-largest GHG producer, emitting more than 6 billion tons in 2022. In November, U.S. President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping vowed to accelerate their countries' efforts to combat climate change. . In November, U.S. President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping vowed to accelerate their countries' efforts to combat climate change. . The world's two biggest emitters of GHG agreed to reduce methane and other emissions. . Cooperation between the U.S. and China is viewed as critical to meeting the climate goals of the COP28. In a joint statement released after their meeting, Biden and Xi said that both countries “are aware of the important role they play” and “will work together... to rise up to one of the greatest challenges of our time.” . 'The Independent' reports that India is the world's third-largest producer of GHG, with approximately 7% of total global emissions. 'The Independent' reports that India is the world's third-largest producer of GHG, with approximately 7% of total global emissions

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau avoids Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC Summit| OneIndia News

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expressed a desire to mend strained relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in San Francisco. Both leaders noticeably avoided interaction, with prior tensions stemming from past confrontations at G20. The discord traces back to Canada's detention of Huawei's CFO in 2018, leading to retaliatory actions by China, including the arrest of Canadian citizens. #JustinTrudeau #Xijinping #China #Canada #Chinada #Worldnews #Canadanews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~ED.194~GR.125~

Philippines' Marcos meets Xi Jinping to find ways to reduce South China Sea tensions | Oneindia News

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday. Marcos met with the Chinese leader seeking ways to come up with ways to reduce tensions in the South China Sea and restore Filipino fishermen's access to fishing grounds. #FerdinandMarcosJr #XiJinping #Philippines #China #SouthChinaSea #PhilippinesChina #APEC ~HT.178~PR.151~ED.194~

Philippines’ Marcos Jr. set to meet China’s Xi Jinping, Set to Discuss South-China Sea | OneIndia

The APEC Summit in San Francisco gathers amidst US-China geoeconomic tensions. Biden-Xi talks, despite media positivity, showcased US-China disagreement. Marcos Jr. plans a crucial meet with Xi Jinping to address South China Sea issues, challenging China's stance, signaling a potential shift in the Philippines' approach. #Philippines #China #Xijinping #SouthChinasea #Marcosjr. #jinping #Manila #Beijing #APECsummit #BidenXi #Biden #Worldnews #OneIndia #OneIndianews ~HT.99~ED.194~

WATCH: Crowds cheer rugby world champion Springboks in Pretoria

The World Cup-winning Springboks on Thursday began a four-day homecoming tour in Pretoria, with President Cyril Ramaphosa hailing the team for uniting a country with a divisive past.

MEA S. Jaishankar Speaks About Policy Challenges Concerning India at Global Tech Summit| Oneindia

At the Eighth Global Technology Summit, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar emphasized technology's historical role in human progress, the need to regulate it due to associated downsides, and the competitive aspect that shapes world leadership and consequences of technological monopolies. #Jaishankar #GlobalTechSummit #India #Technology #Technews #Indianews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~GR.124~ED.102~

'Earth's vital signs are failing': UN chief Guterres urges shift to renewables at COP28

Israel-Hamas Mediators Work to Extend Truce, More Captives to Be Freed

Israel-Hamas Mediators Work to Extend Truce, , More Captives to Be Freed. The Israel-Hamas truce agreement was set to expire on Nov. 29 after being extended for two days. However, mediators in Qatar are attempting to secure the release of more captives by prolonging the cease-fire for another 48 hours, NPR reports. . On Nov. 29, another 10 Israeli hostages are expected to be released by Hamas in exchange for 30 Palestinian prisoners. On Nov. 29, another 10 Israeli hostages are expected to be released by Hamas in exchange for 30 Palestinian prisoners. The day before, 10 Israelis and two Thai people were exchanged for 30 Palestinians, NPR reports. . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that out of the 240 hostages taken by Hamas last month, 161 are still being detained by the militant group. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes that out of the 240 hostages taken by Hamas last month, 161 are still being detained by the militant group. On Nov. 29, an Israeli official said that "Israel has consistently said that as long as more hostages are released, it would address the possibility of further extending the pauses.". Hamas reportedly told mediators that they would agreed to extend the truce for another four days, NPR reports. . According to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). "airstrikes, shelling and ground clashes have largely ceased" since the beginning of the truce on Nov. 24. But "exchange of fire reportedly took place between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in the Beit Hanoun area, in the north, and Israeli forces reportedly used tank fire at open areas in the south.". On Nov. 27, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres pushed for "a full humanitarian cease-fire, for the benefit of the people of Gaza, Israel and the wider region."

Neither Israel nor Hamas 'does enough for peace, for the hostages and all human civil Palestinians'

Israel's most wanted: Yahya Sinwar, Hamas's leader in Gaza

‘The Israelis estimate they have killed about 5000 Hamas militants’

Fierce fighting rages across Gaza between Israel and Hamas

“The whole city is suffering destruction and incessant bombing," said one Palestinian in Khan Younes.