White House Says , Biden's Meeting With Xi , Was Largely Successful.
White House Says , Biden's Meeting With Xi , Was Largely Successful.
On November 15, United States President Joe Biden met
face to face with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid
escalated tensions between the two superpowers.
On November 15, United States President Joe Biden met
face to face with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid
escalated tensions between the two superpowers.
NBC reports that the leaders agreed to reopen channels
of military communication, take action on fentanyl
trafficking and address artificial intelligence concerns.
NBC reports that the leaders agreed to reopen channels
of military communication, take action on fentanyl
trafficking and address artificial intelligence concerns.
NBC reports that the leaders agreed to reopen channels
of military communication, take action on fentanyl
trafficking and address artificial intelligence concerns.
I believe they were some
of the most productive and
constructive discussions we've had, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via NBC.
According to Biden, the two leaders
agreed that they could now call each
other directly on the phone when needed.
The meeting took place on the sidelines
of a summit of Asian-Pacific nations in
San Francisco that both leaders were taking part in.
The meeting took place on the sidelines
of a summit of Asian-Pacific nations in
San Francisco that both leaders were taking part in.
NBC reports that while the meetings
were largely successful, no breakthroughs
were reached on some major issues.
Biden and Xi were unable to make progress on the topic
of Taiwan, which has soured relations between the U.S.
and China and led to concerns of a direct conflict.
Biden and Xi were unable to make progress on the topic
of Taiwan, which has soured relations between the U.S.
and China and led to concerns of a direct conflict.
We're in a competitive relationship,
China and the United States, but my
responsibility is to make this rational
and manageable, so it doesn't result
in conflict.
That's what I'm all about.
That's what this is about, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via NBC.
We're in a competitive relationship,
China and the United States, but my
responsibility is to make this rational
and manageable, so it doesn't result
in conflict.
That's what I'm all about.
That's what this is about, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via NBC.
A senior administration official highlighted
progress made in key areas like military
communication and the ongoing fentanyl crisis.
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A senior administration official highlighted
progress made in key areas like military
communication and the ongoing fentanyl crisis.
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The president basically said,
look, this one of the worst drug
problems the United States has
ever faced.
Tens of thousands
of Americans perishing annually, Senior administration official, via NBC
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 âare aware of the important role they playâ and âwill work
together... to rise up to one of the greatest challenges of our time.â .
'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
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Wolverines Threatened With Extinction , Receive Federal Protection.
On November 29, the Biden administration
released a proposal to give the North American
wolverine long-delayed federal protections.
ABC News reports that the proposal comes following warnings by scientists that climate change is likely
to destroy the rare species' snowy mountain habitat.
By the early 1900s, wolverines had been mostly
wiped out across the U.S. as a result of
unregulated hunting and poisoning campaigns.
An estimated 300 surviving wolverines continue
to live in the contiguous U.S. in isolated groups at
high elevations in the northern Rocky Mountains.
Increasing temperatures are expected
to reduce the mountain snowpack, which
wolverines rely on to birth and raise their cubs.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to protect
wolverines comes after over two decades of debate
regarding threats to the species' long-term survival.
According to officials, the new protections are , âdue primarily to the ongoing and increasing
impacts of climate change and associated
habitat degradation and fragmentation.â.
ABC reports that wolverines, which resemble
small bears, are the world's largest
species of terrestrial weasels.
A 2020 lawsuit against the Fish and Wildlife Service claimed
that wolverines face extinction due to a combination of
climate change, habitat loss and low genetic diversity. .
Scientists have suggested that some of the species'
losses could be offset if wolverines are allowed to
recolonize in areas like California's Sierra Nevada
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Rodrigo Duterte advocated for pro-China policies. However, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s presidency brought a shift, aiding the U.S. against China's influence. Biden's engagement with Marcos marks a strategic reset, highlighted by joint naval drills challenging China in the region. The U.S. aims to strengthen ties with the Philippines to counter China's expanding dominance.
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Nasa administrator Bill Nelson said here that the US was ready to collaborate with India in building the country's first space station , if it so desires. Nasa.. IndiaTimes
Donald Trump Takes Aim at , US Healthcare , Ahead of Possible Election Showdown.
Associated Press (AP) reports that former President
Donald Trump has threatened to reopen his fight against
the Affordable Care Act if elected to a second term.
Trump, who failed to repeal the healthcare
legislation while in the White House,
said he is âseriously looking at alternatives.".
In response, the Biden administration released a
statement contrasting Trump's comments with
the current president's efforts to lower drug costs.
In response, the Biden administration released a
statement contrasting Trump's comments with
the current president's efforts to lower drug costs.
Donald Trump is
campaigning on a threat to
rip away health care from millions of Americans, , Michael Tyler, Biden campaign communications director,
via Associated Press.
so weâre going to use every
tool in our arsenal to make sure the
American people know that lives are
literally on the line next November, Michael Tyler, Biden campaign communications director,
via Associated Press.
AP reports that the topic could become
a key issue in a potential general election
rematch between Biden and Trump. .
AP reports that the topic could become
a key issue in a potential general election
rematch between Biden and Trump. .
The Biden administration has launched new advertising
campaigns focused on healthcare in battleground
states to motivate undecided Democratic voters. .
The Biden administration has launched new advertising
campaigns focused on healthcare in battleground
states to motivate undecided Democratic voters. .
Donald Trumpâs America is one
where millions of people lose their
health insurance and seniors and
families across the country face
exorbitant costs just to stay healthy. , Ammar Moussa, Biden-Harris 2024
spokesperson, via Associated Press.
Those are the stakes
next November, Ammar Moussa, Biden-Harris 2024
spokesperson, via Associated Press.
Trump posted on his Truth Social
site defending his decision to fight for
the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
The cost of Obamacare
is out of control, plus,
itâs not good Healthcare.
Iâm seriously looking at alternatives. , Donald Trump, Former U.S. President, via Truth Social
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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.
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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
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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
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The US will strengthen strategic partnership with India despite the Pannun episode. White House spokesperson John Kirby takes the allegations and investigation.. IndiaTimes
White House spokesperson John Kirby addressed the indictment by the US Justice Department against an Indian national involved in an alleged foiled assassination plot, saying Washington takes the allegations âvery seriouslyâ. Kirby cushioned the statement by stressing the importance of the bilateral relationship between the two countries. India remains a strategic partner of the US and the US is going to continue to work to improve and strengthen the partnership with India but the allegations of the assassination plot are very serious, White House official John Kirby said on being asked about the indictment of an Indian national in a 'plot-to-kill' Gurpatwant Pannun.
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US welcomes India's decision to investigate allegations of an Indian official's involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on American soil... IndiaTimes
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Astronomers Discover Rare , 6-Planet Solar System , Moving in Perfect Harmony.
On November 29, astronomers announced they have
observed a rare solar system with six planets moving
in sync, untouched by external forces since its cosmic birth.
NBC reports that the find, located 100 light-years
away in the constellation Coma Berenices,
could help explain how solar systems form. .
The observations were made by NASA's
Tess and the European Space Agency's
Cheops, planet-hunting satellites.
While the planets are moving in perfectly synchronized
orbits, none of them are within their star's habitable
zone, meaning they likely do not host life.
NBC reports that the solar system
around the star, named HD 110067,
may be home to even more planets.
The six observed planets around HD 110067 are
approximately two to three times larger than Earth,
with densities closer to our solar system's gas giants.
The in-sync planets' orbits range from nine to
54 days, at a distance closer to their star than Venus
orbits our sun, meaning they are incredibly hot.
The planet closest to HD 110067 has an orbit
three times faster than its closest neighbor.
Scientists estimate that only
one-in-100 solar systems have retained
synchronicity since coming into being. .
Astronomers believe that giant planets, meteor
bombardments and close encounters with nearby stars
all contribute to altering the paths of solar systems.
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Red Lobster Says Q3 Losses , Are the Result of Popular , Unlimited Shrimp Deal.
NBC reports that Red Lobster's parent
company has disclosed the company's
unexpectedly large Q3 losses. .
NBC reports that Red Lobster's parent
company has disclosed the company's
unexpectedly large Q3 losses. .
According to Thai Union Group, the losses were
the result of Red Lobster's $20 shrimp promotion,
which was more popular than anticipated.
The proportion of the people
selecting this promotion was much
higher compared to expectation, Ludovic Garnier, Chief Financial Officer at Thai Union Group, via NBC.
This year, the company changed its annual all-you-can-eat-shrimp deal from a limited-time offer to a permanent one. .
The company said the decision was meant
to boost traffic when business tends to slow
in the third and fourth quarters of the year. .
While the strategy did bring in more customers,
bolstering the company's market share, low margins
from the popular deal presented a problem.
The company responded to the
promotion's surprising popularity by raising
the price from $20 to $22 and now to $25. .
Itâs one of the iconic promotions for
Red Lobster, so we want to keep it in
the menu but, of course, we we need
to be much more careful regarding
what is the entry point and
what is the price point weâre
offering for this promotion, Ludovic Garnier, Chief Financial Officer at Thai Union Group, via NBC.
Thai Union Group invested in Red Lobster in 2016 and obtained the rest of the company from Golden
Gate Capital in 2020 with a group of other investors.
In March, Bloomberg News reported that
Thai Union Group would seek to sell its stake in the
restaurant chain if performance fails to improve
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Kate McKinnon is returning to 'Saturday Night Live'. The former 'SNL' cast member is set to host the long-running NBC sketch comedy show for the first time on December 16th. McKinnon was a cast member on the show from 2012 to 2022. She departed the show, which is currently in its 49th season, at the end of season 47.
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Walmart Shifts US Import Focus , From China to India .
NBC reports that Walmart has begun importing
more goods to the United States from India
as it reduces its reliance on China. .
According to data seen by Reuters, the world's
largest retailer is looking to cut costs, while also
diversifying the company's international supply chain.
Between January and August of 2023,
one quarter of Walmart's U.S. imports were
shipped from India, compared to just 2% in 2018.
According to bill of lading figures shared with Reuters by
data firm Import Yeti, 60% of the company's imports came from
China over the same period of time, down from 80% in 2018.
NBC reports that the shift illustrates how escalating tensions
between the U.S. and China have encouraged companies to
begin sourcing imports from India, Thailand and Vietnam.
We want the best prices.
That means I need resiliency
in our supply chains. , Andrea Albright, Walmartâs executive vice president of sourcing, via NBC.
I canât be reliant on any one supplier
or geography for my product because
weâre constantly managing things
from hurricanes and earthquakes
to shortages in raw materials, Andrea Albright, Walmartâs executive vice president of sourcing, via NBC.
Andrea Albright, Walmartâs executive
vice president of sourcing, said that India has
become a key component of the company's
plan to build its manufacturing capacity.
The company currently imports about
$13 billion in goods from India annually. .
In 2020, Walmart committed to import
$10 billion of goods from India annually by 2027.
According to Albright, the company
is on track to hit that goal.
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Future of Fossil Fuel Industry , Takes Center Stage at , COP28 Climate Talks.
From November 30 to December 12, the United Nations
will hold its annual climate summit, convening
delegates from almost 200 countries in Dubai.
NBC reports that conference host and OPEC
member the UAE will look to promote its vision of a
low-carbon future that continues to rely on fossil fuels. .
Countries remain divided over
phasing out fossil fuels or scaling up
technologies like carbon capture. .
The summit comes as the planet is
on track to break "another record for
the hottest year in 2023," NBC reports.
The high-stakes climate summit also comes
on the heels of reports confirming that countries'
current efforts to meet climate pledges are not
enough to minimize the impact of global warming.
Ahead of the conference, the International
Energy Agency released a report, calling the
idea of widespread carbon capture an "illusion.".
The West's energy watchdog said the fossil fuel industry
needs to decide whether to help the world transition to
clean energy or allow the impending climate crisis to worsen.
In response, OPEC issued a statement accusing
the IEA of painting oil producers as villains.
This presents an extremely narrow
framing of the challenges before us,
and perhaps expediently plays down
such issues as energy security,
energy access and energy affordability, OPEC statement, via NBC.
NBC reports that greenhouse gas emissions
from the burning of fossil fuels remain
the leading cause of climate change.
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A vocal protester named Himmat Singh accused the Indian government of orchestrating the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president of the Surrey gurdwara in.. IndiaTimes
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Report Suggests Government , Unsure How Many People , Have Been Hit By Driverless Cars.
According to public records and internal emails obtained by 404
Media, the United States government has no idea how many
pedestrians have been hit by Cruise's driverless vehicles.
The Byte reports that deployment of the
self-driving cars was recently halted after
multiple collisions with pedestrians.
The collisions coincided with the revelation
that Cruise deployed cars that it knew
struggled to identify people, particularly children.
The collisions coincided with the revelation
that Cruise deployed cars that it knew
struggled to identify people, particularly children.
Prior to the total recall of Cruise's fleet, the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reportedly
already had a "preliminary investigation" underway.
Prior to the total recall of Cruise's fleet, the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reportedly
already had a "preliminary investigation" underway.
However, despite this investigation, public records show
that the federal roadway safety regulator is unaware of
exactly how many pedestrian incidents have occurred. .
However, despite this investigation, public records show
that the federal roadway safety regulator is unaware of
exactly how many pedestrian incidents have occurred. .
In a public record, the NHTSA notes that , "currently, the total number of relevant pedestrian incidents is unknown." .
According to emails obtained by 404, city officials in
San Francisco say a poorly designed online reporting
system left pedestrians with no way to report incidents.
According to emails obtained by 404, city officials in
San Francisco say a poorly designed online reporting
system left pedestrians with no way to report incidents.
In leaked emails, local authorities
say the problem revolves around the
structure of the reporting form itself. .
The problem is that you have to enter
the VIN number in order to get through
the logic of the form. Obviously, members of
the public have no access to this information
as to for-hire AVs. The only other obvious
option is to call their telephone hotline â
something few people today would do, Julia Friedlander, Senior manager of automated driving policy at
San Franciscoâs Municipal Transportation Agency, leaked email, via 'The Byte'.
The problem is that you have to enter
the VIN number in order to get through
the logic of the form. Obviously, members of
the public have no access to this information
as to for-hire AVs. The only other obvious
option is to call their telephone hotline â
something few people today would do, Julia Friedlander, Senior manager of automated driving policy at
San Franciscoâs Municipal Transportation Agency, leaked email, via 'The Byte'.
'The Byte' reports that the news comes
as an embarrassment for both the
NHTSA and the city of San Francisco.
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China is reportedly influencing the polls by offering discounted trips to hundreds of politicians. President Tsai Ing-wen has flagged concerns about Beijing's interference, aiming to sway voters toward candidates favoring closer ties with China.
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China, despite its tensions with Taiwan, is advocating for peace, particularly focusing on Palestine. As the current president of the UN Security Council, China proposed a concrete two-state solution to end the Gaza conflict, emphasizing intensified diplomatic mediation and a comprehensive ceasefire. Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for lasting peace and pledged emergency humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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Taiwan 'Vigilant' , Amid Respiratory Disease , Outbreak in China.
'Newsweek' reports that Taiwan remains vigilant
as China battles a surge in respiratory illnesses
that has overloaded hospitals in the past week.
'Newsweek' reports that Taiwan remains vigilant
as China battles a surge in respiratory illnesses
that has overloaded hospitals in the past week.
On November 25, Taiwan's Centers
for Disease Control said that the
island has been placed on "high alert." .
The alert includes notices urging symptomatic
travelers from China, Hong Kong and Macau
to seek immediate medical attention. .
China's state-controlled media
has reported hospitals in northern
China are operating at full capacity. .
Taiwan's CDC said that it was monitoring a five-week
surge in respiratory infections, which is 2.5 times
higher than numbers over the past three years. .
Taiwan is vigilantly
monitoring the situation, Fang Chi-Tai, Professor at the Institute of Epidemiology and
Preventive Medicine at National Taiwan University, via 'Newsweek'.
According to Chinese authorities,
the surge in respiratory infections is the result
of various seasonal illnesses, including influenza,
COVID and mycoplasma pneumonia. .
Otherwise known as "walking pneumonia," the
symptoms of mycoplasma pneumonia include fever,
cough, bronchitis, headache, sore throat and fatigue.
'Newsweek' reports that children
face an increased risk of developing
walking pneumonia when infected. .
China has yet to make infection data publicly available,
while individual hospitals have not disclosed the total
number of new cases related to the latest outbreak.
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Beijing sees Taiwan as its own territory and has openly threatened to take it over by force. Washington is the island's biggest arms supplier, but Taiwanese authorities are also keen to show what they might do to defend themselves.
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Taiwan has reported renewed Chinese military activity including nine aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait and warships carrying out âcombat readiness patrolsâ. Taiwan reported nine aircraft crossing the sensitive "median line" of the Taiwan Strait and warships carrying out "combat readiness patrols."
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