Akashvani , National news, All India Radio News

NAMASKAR! A warm welcome to 'World News: an Indian perspective on All India Radio. This is VAIBHAV J.srivastava and with me is NABANITA ADHIKARI bringing glimpses of the major developments of the day from across the globe. Over the next half an hour, we shall bring to you the latest from the world of politics, economy, sports, entertainment and more.

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THE HEADLINES:

⦁ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to embark on a three-day visit to Indonesia on Monday to attend the G20 Summit in Bali; To hold bilaterals on the sidelines of the Summit.

⦁ Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar says India and ASEAN share a common vision in ensuring peace, prosperity and  stability in the region.

⦁ Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says China is continuously infringing Japan's sovereignty.

⦁ At least six people killed and over 50 injured in blast in Turkey.  

⦁ Discussions at COP27 focus on how the world will feed 8 billion people.

⦁ Democrats keep Senate majority in US midterm elections.

⦁ And, in T-20 Cricket World Cup, England beat Pakistan to lift the cup for the second time.

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PM G20 BALI

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to Indonesia from Monday to attend 17th G20 Summit in Bali. During the Summit, G20 Leaders will deliberate extensively upon key issues of global concern under the Summit theme of "Recover Together, Recover Stronger”. Briefing media in New Delhi on Sunday, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, three working sessions will be held as part of the G20 Summit Agenda.

The Foreign Secretary informed that the Indonesia President will symbolically hand over the G-20 Presidency to Prime Minister Modi at the closing session of the Summit. India will formally assume the G-20 Presidency from 1st December this year. India will host the next G-20 summit in September next year.

Mr Kwatra said that on the sidelines of the Summit, Prime Minister Modi will have several bilateral interactions with the G-20 leaders. He will brief them on India's evolving G-20 priorities and also review key elements of bilateral engagements with these world leaders. The Prime Minister will also address and interact with the Indian community in Bali.

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ADD PM-G-20 BALI

Indian Ambassador to Indonesia, Manoj Kumar Bharti has said that the participation of the Prime Minister in this summit is significant as it will be a very good opportunity to show our Presidency in front of all the leaders of the world.

The G20, is an intergovernmental forum of the world’s major developed and developing economies. It comprises 19 countries and the European Union. The G20 accounts for 85 percent of global GDP and 75 percent of international trade as well as two-thirds of the world population.

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DHANKAR-ASEAN

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that India places great value on ASEAN as an important pillar of regional, multilateral and global order. Addressing the 19th ASEAN-India Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Saturday, Mr Dhankhar said, India supports the centrality of ASEAN in the evolving architecture in Indo-Pacific. He said, India and ASEAN share a common vision in ensuring peace, prosperity and stability in the region.

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INDIA-ASEAN

India and Asean have reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, maritime safety, freedom of navigation and overflight in the Indo-Pacific region. In a joint statement, India and Asean also reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful resolution of disputes, in accordance with international law, including United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. They called for establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership and enhancing cooperation against terrorism.

The Asean states appreciated India’s support for Asean centrality in the evolving regional architecture and its continued contribution to regional peace, security, and prosperity and to Asean integration and the Asean community-building process. India and Asean also agreed to enhance cooperation against terrorism and transnational crimes.

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JAISHANKAR- ASEAN

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the 19th ASEAN Summit, at Phnom Penh in Cambodia on Saturday. Dr. Jaishankar tweeted about a warm conversation with Mr Guterres at the end of the ASEAN gala dinner.  The Indian Minister also met US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai on this occasion. He said they discussed  shared regional concerns and the strengthening partnership with ASEAN.

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ASEAN-MEDIA EXCHANGE:

An Indian media delegation on a visit to Singapore and Cambodia under the ASEAN-INDIA Media Exchange programme called on the Cambodian Minister of Information, Mr. Khieu Kanharith in Phnom Penh today. On the concluding day of the visit, the delegation shared their experiences about the media exchange programme with him. Mr. Kanharith apprised the delegation of the civilizational links between the two countries. On India's steadfast support and contribution for restoration of Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm temples, he said India and Combodia are not just neighbours but members of one family. The Minister emphasized that more such exchange programmes must be conducted between the two countries to strengthen the people to people connect. The delegation also asked him about the possibility of starting a direct flight between Phnom Penh and New Delhi. He accepted the suggestion and assured that the matter would be taken up at the highest levels of both governments.

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HOTSPOT

 In today's Hotspot Section, we bring you a commentary on the topic of Malabar Exercise: Enduring Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The writer is Dr. Titli Basu, Analyst on East and South-East Asia. It has been read by Reshma Tiwari.

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ARMY CHIEF- FRANCE

  Army Chief General Manoj Pande has embarked on a four-day visit to France. During his stay, he will be meeting his counterparts and senior military leadership of France to enhance defence cooperation between both the nations. The Army Chief will be laying wreath at Neuve Chapelle Indian Memorial, which commemorates the sacrifices of 4,742 Indian soldiers during the First World War. General Pande will also call on the Chief of the Defence Staff and  Chief of the Army Staff  and discuss avenues for enhancing India-France defence relations. His visit will further strengthen the bonds of trust and understanding between the two armies.

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RAJNATH HARYANA

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured the Nation that the Armed Forces are fully equipped to give a befitting reply to anyone who casts an evil eye on India. Addressing an event in Jhajjar, Haryana on Sunday, Mr. Singh asserted that safeguarding national interests is the main focus of the Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Defence Minster said the military is being armed with state-of-the-art and indigenously-developed weapons and equipment to protect the country from future challenges. Mr Singh said our soldiers have proved this time and again. The surgical strikes in 2016 as well as 2019 Balakot airstrikes and the bravery shown by our soldiers during the Galwan Valley incident are proof of our prowess and preparedness.

The  Defence Minister commended the Prime Minister for transforming India’s global image to an assertor from a mere listener, world now keenly listens to New Delhi.

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JAPAN-ASEAN-CHINA

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told Asian leaders on Sunday that China is continuously and increasingly taking actions that infringe on Japan's sovereignty and escalate tensions in the region. Addressing the East Asia Summit in Cambodia, Kishida said ensuring peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait was important for regional security. He voiced "serious concern" over the human rights situation of the Uyghur people, according to a statement from Japan's foreign ministry.

Kishida's remarks follow those of US President Joe Biden, who stressed to Asian leaders the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait and ensuring freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.

Kishida reiterated that North Korea's "extremely frequent" ballistic missile launches since last month, including one that flew over Japan, were a "clear and serious challenge" against the international community, and therefore unacceptable.

Kishida is in Cambodia to attend the East Asian summit. He will also join the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia's Bali that kicks off on Tuesday.

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COP27-CHALLANAGES

The Adaptation and agriculture thematic day at COP27 in Egypt focused on how the world will feed eight billion people. Throughout the day, a series of sessions and initiatives shed light on pathways forward on adaptation and climate resilient agriculture. The focus comes at a particularly challenging year for food security as 37 million people now face starvation in the Greater Horn of Africa after four consecutive droughts; in Pakistan, unprecedented floods have battered the country's major agricultural regions; and record-breaking temperatures across Europe and the US have led to drastically reduced crop yields.Russia's  military operation  in Ukraine has caused global shortages and price hikes in wheat, oilseeds and fertiliser.

Four initiatives were taken in today's session to address  transformation of agrifood systems, the integration of climate responses to peace and security, the improvement of the quality of life of the most vulnerable in Africa by 2030, and delivery of healthy diets respectively. The inititives are  Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST), Climate Responses for Sustaining Peace, Decent Life for a Climate Resilient Africa, and Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition (I-CAN). COP27 President Sameh Shoukry said the new initiative will increase climate finance contributions for agriculture and food systems to support the most vulnerable communities .

By dedicating an entire day to Adaptation and Agriculture, COP27 brought together diverse voices from policymakers, scientists, researchers, civil society, and government, who can share their successes and help communities that also need to achieve their sustainable development goals.

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ENVIRONMENT SECRETARY-COP27

Indian Environment Secretary Leena Nandan has said that adaptation must be at the forefront of development interventions. She was speaking during a session at the India Pavilion at COP27 in Egypt. The session on ‘Long Term Strategy on Adaptation and Adaptation Readiness in India’, was organised by The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI. Underscoring the imperative need for finance for adaptation, Ms Nandan pointed out that developing a global baseline to enhance transparency and investor confidence is a crucial measure in enhancing adaptation readiness. She said, the institutional arrangement, the action plan and resource mobilization, all have to walk hand-in-hand and see the macro picture through the same lens. The Secretary emphasised on the need for information dissemination to strengthen communities for adaptation.

A presentation on ‘Adaptation Readiness and Long Term Strategy on Adaptation in India’ was also made by TERI at the event.

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COP 27-PROTEST

Hundreds of environmental activists called on industrialised nations on Saturday to pay for the impact of climate change and speed up the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. This was the largest protest so far at the UN climate summit known as COP27 in Egypt. The protesters marched through the conference’s Blue Zone,’ which is considered a UN territory and ruled by international law. They chanted, sang, and danced in an area not far from where climate talks and negotiations are taking place. Many protesters, alongside several vulnerable countries, have called for ‘loss and damage’ payments, or financing to help pay for climate-related harms, to be central to negotiations. Nbani, a Nigerian environmental activist said Africa is crying and its people are dying. Protesters also called for drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions being pumped into the atmosphere. The rallies also focused on human and gender rights.

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TURKEY BLAST

In  Turkey, at least six people have been killed and 53 injured in an explosion on Istanbul’s historic Istiklal Street, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The blast occurred around 4:20 pm local time in Beyoglu district on Sunday. The avenue is a crowded thoroughfare popular with tourists and locals, lined by shops and restaurants. President  Erdogan said that Turkey will not bow down to terrorism and it will identify all those responsible for the attack.

Earlier, Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said on Twitter that the injured are currently being treated. Footage showed ambulances, fire trucks and police at the scene. Police teams took security measures in the area where the explosion happened. Social media users said shops were shuttered and the avenue closed down.

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into the explosion.  

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INDIA TURKEY BLAST

India has conveyed its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Turkey on the tragic loss of lives in the blast that took place in Istanbul Sunday. In a tweet,  External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also expressed sympathy with those who sustained injuries and wished them a speedy recovery.

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US-PLANES-COLLIDE

In the United States, six people were dead after two vintage military planes collided midair on Saturday and crashed in flames. The crash occured before crowds who came to see the stunt flying at a World War Two commemorative air show in Dallas, officials said on Sunday. No one on the ground was hurt, and no names of the victims were released. Judge Clay Jenkins, the chief elected official in the Texas county said that authorities will continue working on the investigation and identification of the deceased.

The crash involved World War Two-era planes - a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra fighter - that were flying at the Wings Over Dallas Airshow at Dallas Executive Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement.

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US-MID TERM RESULT

The Democrats will retain majority control of the US Senate after winning a pivotal race in the state of Nevada. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is projected to defeat Republican challenger Adam Laxalt, who was backed by former President Donald Trump. The results amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years. US President Joe Biden said it was time for the Republicans to decide "who they are". Democratic Senate Majority leader, Chuck Schumer, said the results showed the American people had rejected what he called the "violent rhetoric" of the Republican Party. The Democrats will now have 50 Senate seats, with Republicans currently on 49. The remaining seat, Georgia, is going to a run-off in December. In the event of the Senate being divided equally between the two parties, Vice-President Kamala Harris has the casting vote.

The Republicans could still take control of the US House of Representatives as votes continue to be tallied from a handful of districts after Tuesday's elections. If the Republicans win the House they could still thwart much of Mr Biden's agenda. As of now, the Republicans have 211 seats while the Democrats have 204 in the House of Representatives.  As many as 218 seats are needed for a party to have a majority in the 435-member the House of Representatives.

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IITF

The 41st edition of India International Trade Fair will be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi from Monday. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the fair, which will continue till 27th of November. This year the theme of the trade  fair is Vocal For Local, Local to Global. The 14-day mega event  assumes a special significance as it coincides with celebrations of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

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IRANIAN-DIED

An Iranian man who lived in a Paris airport for 18 years has died. Caught in a diplomatic limbo, Mehran Karimi Nasseri made a small area of Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport his home in 1988.

His experience inspired the 2004 film, The Terminal, starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Mr Nasseri was eventually given the right to live in France, but he ended up returning to the airport a few weeks ago, where he died of natural causes on Saturday. Born in 1945 in the Iranian province of Khuzestan, Mr Nasseri first flew to Europe in search of his mother.

He spent some years living in Belgium, having been expelled from countries including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany for not having the correct immigration documents. He then went to France, where he made the airport's 2F Terminal his home.Nasseri spent his days writing about his life and reading books and newspapers.

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CRICKET-T20 FINAL

In T20 world cup cricket, England created history by winning their second T-20 world cup title defeating Pakistan by five wickets  at the Melbourne Cricket ground on Sunday. Led by Ben Stokes with the bat and Sam Curran with the ball, England overcame a staunch Pakistan challenge to win the World cup. They are now the only side who are the defending ODI and T20 World Cup champions. England chase down the low-key target of 138 runs with an over to spare. After opener Jos Butler set the tempo with a 17 ball 26 run, Ben stokes steered the innings to a grand finish with an unbeaten 52 runs.

For Pakistan Haris Rauf scalped two wickets, while Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim and Shadab Khan took one each.

Sam Curran was named Player of the Match as well as Player of the series.

Earlier, England  won the toss and decided to bowl first. Pakistan made 137 in the stipulated 20 overs losing eight wickets.

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ASIAN SHOOTING

Indian shooters dominated the 15th Asian Air Rifle  Championships in Daegu, South Korea, by winning gold medals in all four team events on Sunday. India has so far won 10 gold medals in this competition.

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LEKHI-YOGA

India's Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi addressed the "largest ever yoga festival" in Central America. Taking to her official Twitter handle, Ms Lekhi stated that the yoga festival was organized by the Indian Embassy in Guatemala with the participation of more than 2500 people in Guatemala city. She expressed happiness to witness increasing awareness about Indian culture and yoga in Central America.

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FPR

Now let us take a look at the major developments around the world, as reported in the Foreign Press.

⦁ The Financial Times reports that the mortgage time bomb ticking beneath Poland’s banks.

⦁ The Guardian reports that Ethiopian rivals agree on humanitarian access for war-ravaged Tigray.

⦁ SUNDAY TIMES writes, Remembrance Sunday: King leads service for first time as monarch.

⦁ The Wall Street Journal reports Kyiv Power Cuts Bring Cold Food, Scheduled Vacuuming, Struggling Businesses.

⦁ The Washington Post inan exclusive report says US intelligence report says key gulf ally meddled in American politics.

⦁ Japan Times reports that Kishida criticizes China for increased incursions around Senkakus.

⦁ Lemonde reports that Presidents Biden and Xi will meet to lower tensions.

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REPEAT HEADLINES

⦁ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to embark on a three-day visit to Indonesia on Monday to attend the G20 Summit in Bali; To hold bilaterals on the sidelines of the Summit.

⦁ Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar says India and ASEAN share a common vision in ensuring peace, prosperity and  stability in the region.

⦁ Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says China is continuously infringing Japan's sovereignty.

⦁ At least six people killed and over 50 injured in blast in Turkey.  

⦁ Discussions at COP27 focus on how the world will feed 8 billion people.

⦁ Democrats keep Senate majority in US midterm elections.

⦁ And, in T-20 Cricket World Cup, England beat Pakistan to lift the cup for the second time.

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And now, before we end, let us listen to Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajanVaishnav Jan, by artist from nepal.

AND WITH THAT, WE END THIS BULLETIN. WE'LL BE BACK AT THE SAME TIME TOMORROW WITH THE NEXT EDITION OF WORLD NEWS.

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