Drug that blocks multiple coronavirus variants in mice identified 
Global trade soars in first quarter, but services still in doldrum 
New twist in coronavirus origin saga: Now, US, Britain urge WHO to look into ‘complete, original data and samples’ in China 
Is Bangladesh the latest target of ‘Wolf-Warrior’ diplomacy? 
China Seeks ‘Red Tourism’ Boost From Party’s 100-Year Milestone Saudi King’s rare address to UN showcases monarch in charge
He emphasised at the top of his speech that he was speaking from the birthplace of Islam, the home of its revelation
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Despite military wins against extremists, Iraq’s combat against terrorism is ‘far from won’, says President
The President denounced the “rampant corruption and interference” that had harmed his country’s national sovereignty. Such acts would also impede Iraq’s efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
G4 countries reiterate their demand for UN reforms
They also expressed their concern at the lack of any meaningful movement forward in the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform
‘COVID-19 has exposed our past mistakes and failures’ says Kazakhstan President
Mr. Tokayev described a “critical collapse of global cooperation” in response to the crisis, as well as a lack of mutual confidence, a misunderstanding of international competition, trade wars, and sanctions which, he said, are undermining the prospects and hopes for a better world.
The India-Uzbekistan Partnership in Peace Building in Afghanistan
During his current address the Uzbek President has proposed a new strategic format of international cooperation on Afghanistan – the creation of a Permanent Committee (PC) at the UN (PCUN).
At UN, China’s Xi Jinping says no intention to fight ‘a Cold War or hot one’ with any country
In what appeared to be a rebuke to U.S. President Donald Trump, though both leaders’ speeches were pre-recorded, Xi called for a global response to the virus and giving the World Health Organization a leading role.
India and China agree to measures to ease tensions in Eastern Ladakh
On September 21, the Indian and Chinese Senior Commanders held the 6th round of Military Commander-Level Meeting to discuss the situation on the Line of Actual Control
UN Security Council permanent member must retain veto power, says Putin
The Russian leader noted that the global changes have an effect on the principal UN body, the Security Council, as well as on the debate concerning the approaches to its reform
China must be held accountable for unleashing plague of ‘China virus’ onto the world: Trump
Trump also slammed China for dumping millions and millions of tonnes of plastic and trash into the oceans every year, overfishing other countries’ waters, destroying vast swaths of coral reef, and emitting more toxic mercury into the atmosphere than any country anywhere in the world.
Without comprehensive reforms UN faces ‘crisis of confidence’ PM Modi
“For today’s interconnected world, we need a reformed multilateralism that reflects today’s realities, gives voice to all stakeholders, addresses contemporary challenges and focuses on human welfare,” the Prime Minister said.