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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the Alliance for Entrepreneurship thematic, as part of the New Global Financial Pact Summit at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France, June 22, 2023. Emmanuel Dunand/Pool via REUTERS
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the Alliance for Entrepreneurship thematic, as part of the New Global Financial Pact Summit at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France, June 22, 2023. Emmanuel Dunand/Pool via REUTERS

Rich nations pledge to unlock hundreds of billions of dollars for climate fight

PARIS, (Reuters) – Multilateral development banks like the World Bank are expected to find $200 billion in extra firepower for low-income economies by taking on more risk, a move that may require wealthy nations to inject more cash, world leaders said today.

U.S. President Joe Biden (left)  and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi raise a toast during an official state dinner at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 22, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
U.S. President Joe Biden (left) and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi raise a toast during an official state dinner at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 22, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Biden, Modi hail new era for US-India ties and tout deals

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and Narendra Modi hailed a new era in their countries’ relationship after the White House rolled out the red carpet for the Indian prime minister yesterday, touting deals on defence and commerce aimed at countering China’s global influence.

Blast at BBQ shop in northwest China kills 31

BEIJING,  (Reuters) – A gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant on Wednesday night in China’s northwestern Ningxia region killed 31, according to state-run Xinhua news agency, prompting President Xi Jinping to order stronger safety checks.

Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator

KENTFIELD, California/ WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden yesterday called Chinese President Xi Jinping a dictator and said Xi was very embarrassed when a Chinese balloon was blown off course over the United States earlier this year.

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