FIFA mostly wins big but loses some trust at 2022 Qatar World Cup

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Even before an epic final won by Lionel Messi and Argentina, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was calling it the best World Cup ever in Qatar. Morocco picked up the baton and was the first African or Arab nation to still be playing on the last weekend of a World Cup. FIFA reported higher than expected revenue of $7.5 billion for the four-year commercial cycle tied to Qatar's World Cup. HIGH LIFEFIFA leaders could stay in opulent Qatari hotels that opened just in time for the World Cup. For veteran FIFA watchers, it was an apt final symbol for the World Cup in Qatar.
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US urges UNSC action to punish North Korea over recent provocations: Report

The US called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to hold accountable for its recent provocative actions that included the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. DPRK stands for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, North Korea's official name. "I want to remind this council of our responsibility to protect global peace and security, defend a global nonproliferation regime and uphold the Security Council resolutions," she said. China and Russia refused to budge, instead accusing the US and South Korea of provoking North Korea's recent missile launches. Russia's envoy to the UN joined in accusing the US of instigating North Korea's recent missile launches.

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Quarantine clearance received for 8 cheetahs in Kuno National Park

After getting clearance from the concerned ministry, two male cheetahs were released in a acclimatisation enclosure of Kuno in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district on Saturday, an official said. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Kuno Circle Prakash Kumar Verma told ANI, "After the completion of the quarantine period of the cheetahs brought from Namibia, two male cheetahs have been released in a big enclosure. "The Cheetahs brought from Namibia and introduced in Kuno National Park on September 17 are healthy, alert, vigilant, active and taking normal diet, normal Water and defecation. On the occasion of his birthday, PM Modi reintroduced cheetahs brought from Namibia in Kuno National Park as part of his efforts to revitalise and diversify the country's and habitat. Heavy security arrangements in Kuno National park to prevent poaching activities have been made.

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Taliban violating human rights, plunging economy to 'dire' conditions: UN

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution Thursday accusing the of violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls, failing to establish a representative government, and plunging the country into dire economic, humanitarian and social conditions. Germany's U.N. ambassador, Antje Leendertse, had hoped the 193-member General Assembly would approve the German-facilitated resolution by consensus. Introducing the resolution, Leendertse told the assembly that the Taliban control the country but aren't living up to their responsibility toward meeting the needs of the Afghan people. The resolution is a clear call to respect, protect and fulfill human rights, develop inclusive governance and fight terrorism, she said. The resolution expresses deep concern at human rights abuses against women and girls, including sexual violence, and calls on the Taliban to promote full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women in all aspects of Afghan society.

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1.52 mn foreigners visited India in 2021, highest from US: Officials

A total of 15,24,469 foreigners visited between January 1 and December 31, 2021. As many as 36,451 citizens from Afghanistan, 33,864 nationals from Australia, 33,772 from Germany, 32,064 from Portugal and 30,374 citizens of France visited India during 2021, the official said. Scheduled international flights from India to international destinations remained suspended for two years from March 25, 2020, till March 27, 2022. During this period, international flights were operated only under the 'air-bubble' arrangements, the official said. There were visa restrictions too on foreigners travelling to India after the coronavirus outbreak.

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G20 nations pledge coordinated actions for strong global economic recovery

grouping, including India, the US, and the EU, on Wednesday pledged to take coordinated actions to ensure strong and resilient global recovery delivering jobs and growth. The Bali Leaders' Declaration was issued after the conclusion of the two-day summit, which was attended top global leaders. "In line with the Indonesian G20 Presidency theme Recover Together, Recover Stronger we will take coordinated actions to advance an agenda for a strong, inclusive and resilient global recovery and sustainable development that delivers jobs and growth," it said. "To support our collective ambition to recover together, recover stronger, we commit to well calibrated, well-planned, and well-communicated policies to support sustainable recovery, with due consideration to country-specific circumstances," it said. The leaders stressed the importance of ensuring that global energy demand is matched by affordable energy supplies.

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A great rotation brewing in Asia as investors head northern markets

“Of concern to us is that Southeast Asia is beginning to underperform in the last few weeks, as investors rotate back into North Asia,” said Alexander Redman, chief equity strategist at CLSA. The brokerage is overweight Hong Kong, China, Korea and Taiwan, neutral on Indonesia and underweight India. Risks RemainThat’s not to say the road uphill for North Asia will be smooth. Nonetheless, with earnings forecasts having already fallen deeply across the northern economies, the markets may have more upside potential. Equity benchmarks in China, Korea and Taiwan are still down more than 15% year-to-date, while those in Indonesia and India are up about 7% each.

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World leaders express sadness after Halloween stampede kills 151 in Seoul

World leaders expressed sadness and condolences after at least 151 people were killed in a crowd surge Saturday night in Seoul, South Korea. US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden sent their deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. In France, President Emmanuel Macron who tweeted in both French and in Korean offered support to Seoul residents and South Korea. Hong Kong leader John Lee said in a statement on Facebook that he was saddened by the accident in Seoul. This is a sad day for South Korea.

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North Korea warns US of 'powerful' response to allied drills with S. Korea

North Korea's latest statement came just days after the country fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, extending a barrage of launches since late September. Some of those launches have been described by the North as simulated nuclear attacks on South Korean and US targets. has said its testing activities are meant as a warning amid the joint military drills. In comments attributed to an unidentified spokesperson, the North Korean Foreign Ministry statement said the military drills exposed the as the chief culprit in destroying peace and security. North Korea has said that firing was in reaction to South Korean live-fire exercises at land border areas.

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