Trump’s troubles with Iran could open the door to China

Beijing launches diplomatic salvo to woo Gulf leaders and bolster its influence in the region

China has held a flurry of meetings with Gulf leaders in a sign that Beijing is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

The diplomatic salvo comes before a highly anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping when the US president is expected to attend the Apec conference in Shenzhen, China, on 18 and 19 November.

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Brazil publishes first global ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels

Cop30 host sets out steps to break link with coal, oil and gas as it aims to move focus from negotiating to implementing

All countries can start to break their dependence on fossil fuels now without needing to wait for new technologies or economic changes, Brazil’s government has said ahead of a global climate summit.

Brazil, the host of last year’s UN climate conference, set out the world’s first global “roadmap” for phasing out fossil fuels on Tuesday, showing that countries could boost their economies and pull people out of poverty while breaking the link with coal, oil and gas.

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‘Mogging’ is Collins’ word of the year, but what does it mean? – CNN

  1. ‘Mogging’ is Collins’ word of the year, but what does it mean?  CNN
  2. Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 word of the year  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  3. The 5 most brutal political moggings of 2026  POLITICO.eu
  4. ‘Mogging’ crowned Collins English dictionary word of the year  The Guardian
  5. Mogging, friendslop, bixie: take our quiz for 2026 words of the year  The Times
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Premier Tusk Says Poland Foiled Possible Provocation at Russia Border – Bloomberg.com

  1. Premier Tusk Says Poland Foiled Possible Provocation at Russia Border  Bloomberg.com
  2. Poland Beefs Up Security at Border With Russia  The New York Times
  3. Tusk says Poland thwarted possible provocation on Kaliningrad border overnight  AP News
  4. Tusk Reports “Disturbing Movement” Near Kaliningrad Border as Poland Deploys Additional Forces  UNITED24 Media
  5. Poland launches operation along Russian border in response to reports of planned sabotage  Notes From Poland
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Russia hits substation critical for nuclear power plant in biggest mass attack on Ukraine’s energy this year – The Kyiv Independent

  1. Russia hits substation critical for nuclear power plant in biggest mass attack on Ukraine's energy this year  The Kyiv Independent
  2. Russia bombards Ukraine power grid before Abu Dhabi talks; Merz urges Moscow to engage  Reuters
  3. Russia unleashes massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure  Financial Times
  4. Russia puts three thermal power plants out of action overnight  Українська правда
  5. Kyiv faces emergency power cuts, widespread water outages after Russia's largest attack on energy infrastructure this year  The Kyiv Independent
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