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US government to give priority to student visa amid a surge in authorisation of application
The US government has already declared the lifting of the strict travel constraints on China, India and much of Europe active from November 8. The US travel limitations were first inflicted in early 2020 to check the spread of COVID-19.
“China will be a builder of world peace,” says President Xi Jinping while commemorating the 50th anniversary of China with United Nations
Addressing an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of China’s return to the United Nations, Xi Jinping further stated that “China has always pursued an independent foreign policy of peace, upheld justice and resolutely opposed hegemonism and power politics.”
Singapore lifts travel restrictions from India & five other South-Asian countries
The health ministry said that all tourists with a 14-day travel history to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka would be permitted to enter or transit via Singapore from Wednesday.
South Korea launches first native Space rocket ‘Nuri’
After depending on other countries to propel its satellites since the early 1990s, South Korea is now seeking to become the 10th nation to send a satellite into space with its technology.
Former US President Donald Trump to launch new social media platform ‘TRUTH Social’
Donald Trump defined his vision for the new project, stating that he planned the app and founded its developing company TMGT “to stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech.”
Pakistan faces its worst economic crisis in history as foreign debts mount up: Report
As per the report, the country is facing mounting foreign debt which will make it liable to require gross external financing of USD 51.6 billion within a two-year period in order to fulfil its needs.
IMF’s first woman Chief Economist, Gita Gopinath to leave her position in January
Gita Gopinath on her appointment to the organisation in 2019 had become the first woman in history to hold the position of chief economist at the IMF.
China’s economic growth slows down as the Q3 GDP growth rate stands at 4.9%
During a press conference, NBS spokesperson Fu Linghui cited domestic and overseas challenges as the reasons for the slowing down of China’s economy in the last quarter.
17 American missionaries and their families abducted from a bus in Haiti: Report
According to local security officials, the missionaries were abducted from a bus that was headed to an airport to drop off some of the family members before continuing onwards to another location in Haiti.
Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing excluded from ASEAN summit
The statement released by Singapore’s foreign ministry also acknowledged the lack of development made by the junta to reestablish peace in Myanmar after assuring ASEAN to do so back in April as a cause for the move.
Taliban likely to resume secondary schools for girls, reports a senior UN official
During a talk between Abdi and the Taliban minister of Education, it was revealed that the Taliban is drafting ‘a framework’ to allow girls to attend schools and receive an education above grade six.
Queen Elizabeth II calls inaction of world leaders to curb climate change ‘irritating’
This marks the third time this week a member of the royal family has been found accusing world leaders of passivity in dealing with the climate crisis. Both Prince Charles and Prince William have earlier said that ‘the COP needs to produce action, not words.’
USA will recognise travellers receiving mixed doses of vaccines as fully vaccinated from November 8
The fresh rule will apply to all overseas visitors crossing land borders and international air travel.
COVID-19 Pandemic is intensifying poverty and disparities, global co-operation required for fast recovery: IMF
"International solid teamwork and quick action are needed to facilitate universal vaccination to derive the pandemic range, narrow divergences, and promote an inclusive recovery everywhere," it said in the communique.
US confirms seat in United Nations Human Rights Council with an undisputed win in the elections
The 193-member UN General Assembly elected all 18 candidates recommended by the world organisation’s five regional groups.
USA to re-join Human Rights Council this year after walkout in 2018
In the absence of the US, most of the member countries had flocked towards China to gain favour, despite accusations against the country of human rights violations in many instances, including during its crackdown on Xinjiang and Tibet.