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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Premier Tusk Says Poland Foiled Possible Provocation at Russia Border – Bloomberg.com
- Premier Tusk Says Poland Foiled Possible Provocation at Russia Border Bloomberg.com
- Poland Beefs Up Security at Border With Russia The New York Times
- Tusk says Poland thwarted possible provocation on Kaliningrad border overnight AP News
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Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp
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US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
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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
- Russia hits substation critical for nuclear power plant in biggest mass attack on Ukraine's energy this year The Kyiv Independent
- Russia bombards Ukraine power grid before Abu Dhabi talks; Merz urges Moscow to engage Reuters
- Russia unleashes massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Financial Times
- Russia puts three thermal power plants out of action overnight Українська правда
- Kyiv faces emergency power cuts, widespread water outages after Russia's largest attack on energy infrastructure this year The Kyiv Independent