Moscow (AFP) – Russia will consider an invitation from the US government for President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit of world leaders in the United States in December, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says. “We certainly receive this kind invitation with appreciation. We value this invitation,” he says.
Bayantal (AFP) – When Mongolian herder Ganchimeg’s sheep strayed dangerously near a salty lake this summer, she was in a “total panic”. But thanks to an app designed to help herders navigate the risks that climate change is bringing to Mongolia, her husband was able to reach the sheep before they drank the salty water. Herders are on the front line of climate change, bringing with it extreme weather events – including deadly cold snaps and droughts – which compound desertification caused by overgrazing.
Burton upon Trent (AFP) – England winger Anthony Gordon says the Three Lions lack the ability to control games like Spain do, speaking at a press conference ahead of the team’s Nations League clash against the World Cup winners on Saturday at London’s Wembley stadium. “I’m not sure we can ever get that, but we can definitely get better, or maybe go the other way, and really play to our strengths, which is play physical, play direct football, and on the counter-attack,” says Gordon, who joined Spanish side Barcelona from Newcastle in the summer.
Vereinte Nationen (AFP) – Venezuela’s Interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, says there will be elections in the country after thanking US President Donald Trump for resuming diplomatic relations, during her speech at the UN General Assembly.
Vereinte Nationen (AFP) – Venezuela’s Interim President, Delcy Rodriguez, says there will be elections in the country after thanking US President Donald Trump for resuming diplomatic relations, during her speech at the UN General Assembly.
Peking (AFP) – People in China’s capital Beijing express hope that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s high-stakes meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington will stabilise ties between the two countries. “I really hope this visit sends out friendly signals and brings more good news to global stock markets,” says Lu Hao.
Tehran (AFP) – Iranians in Tehran express little confidence after President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for “very good” talks at the United Nations. “There is no hope for these negotiations,” says one man. “This process must not be allowed to repeat itself, as that would only give the enemy time to regroup and launch an attack,” one woman adds.
Tehran (AFP) – Iranians in Tehran express little confidence after President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for “very good” talks at the United Nations. “There is no hope for these negotiations,” says one man. “This process must not be allowed to repeat itself, as that would only give the enemy time to regroup and launch an attack,” one woman adds.
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – After US President Donald Trump claimed that Cuba “will fall,” without explaining how, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Cubans on the streets of Havana remain defiant. “I don’t think he [Donald Trump] will intervene in Cuba, even though he can say whatever he wants and maybe he might try. But we Cubans are different from other countries. We’re not a country that lets itself be intimidated,” says Cuban resident Carlos Sotolongo.
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – After US President Donald Trump claimed that Cuba “will fall,” without explaining how, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Cubans on the streets of Havana remain defiant. “I don’t think he [Donald Trump] will intervene in Cuba, even though he can say whatever he wants and maybe he might try. But we Cubans are different from other countries. We’re not a country that lets itself be intimidated,” says Cuban resident Carlos Sotolongo.
Mocha (Yemen) (AFP) – Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis release drone footage of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, as well as images of Saudi military equipment and bases they claim to have seized in and around Mocha and Dhubab. The recent Houthi takeover of Yemen’s Red Sea coast has left hundreds dead and heightened fears over global trade and shipping through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Mocha (Yemen) (AFP) – Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis release drone footage of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, as well as images of Saudi military equipment and bases they claim to have seized in and around Mocha and Dhubab. The recent Houthi takeover of Yemen’s Red Sea coast has left hundreds dead and heightened fears over global trade and shipping through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
