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World leaders express grief over loss of lives in Gujarat bridge collapse

World leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, on Monday extended their condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives in a tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat's Morbi city. At least 134 people have died so far after the suspension bridge collapsed into the Machchhu river in Morbi on Sunday evening. The more than a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days back after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed. In a message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi which was published on the Kremlin website, Putin said, Dear Ms President, dear Mr Prime Minister, please accept my heartfelt condolences over the tragic bridge collapse in the state of Gujarat. Putin also conveyed his words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims, and wished all those injured a speedy recovery, state-run TASS news agency reported. In his condolence message,

No private jet, bus to service for world leaders at Queen's funeral: Report

World leaders preparing to attend one of the UK's most significant and historic events in recent times have reportedly been informed of the strict protocol that will be in place for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London next Monday, September 19. According to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) documents obtained by Politico', all international heads of state and their spouses planning to arrive in London for the State Funeral have been asked to arrive on commercial flights rather than private jets and have also been asked not to use helicopters to get around. They have reportedly been told they cannot use their own state cars to arrive at the service at Westminster Abbey scheduled for 11am local time and would instead be taken by bus from a site in west London. Westminster Abbey will be so packed for the event that it will be impossible for more than a single, senior representative per country and their spouse to attend, the FCDO notes

A new kingdom: What will change as King Charles III ascends to UK throne

Following the death of the monarch, her son, Prince Charles will now ascend the throne and will be called King Charles III. However, that is not the only change which will be witnessed

PM Modi tops list of most popular world leaders with 75% rating: Survey

After PM Modi, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi came second and third respectively with 63% and 54% ratings.

World leaders laud India's achievements on 75 years of independence

President Biden recalled Mahatma Gandhi's "enduring message of truth and non-violence" to honour 75 years of India's democratic journey.

World mourns as former Japan PM Shinzo Abe succumbs to bullet wounds

Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot at in the city of Nara

WEF 2022: Wrong to weaponise economic tools, says Pak minister Hina Khar

"Either we can allow confrontations to guide the leadership's decision for the future, or we allow liberal values. The world was a much better place to live 20 years back," Khar said.

Governments need to take urgent action to combat inequality, says Oxfam

The combination of COVID-19, rising inequality, and rising food prices could push as many as 263 million people into extreme poverty in 2022, Oxfam said

25 engagements, meeting with 8 world leaders, in PM Modi's trip: Govt

He will hold meetings, bilateral as well as multilateral, with eight world leaders from seven countries besides having an interaction with 50 global business leaders, government sources said

Myanmar's Suu Kyi pleads not guilty as corruption trial continues

The case is one of 10 in which she is being prosecuted under the anti-corruption law.

'Barbarian act': World leaders condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine

As Russian troops attacked Ukraine, world leaders reacted Thursday with outrage one called it an unjustified barbarian act" and vowed to both tighten sanctions and hold the Kremlin accountable.

Indians abroad celebrate 73rd R-Day; greetings pour in from global leaders

The Indian diaspora on Wednesday celebrated the 73rd Republic Day amid COVID-19 restrictions,

PM Modi tops list of most popular world leaders with 71% rating: Survey

PM Narendra Modi has topped the list of world's most popular leaders with 71 per cent rating, a survey showed

Sweden appoints finance chief as first female prime minister

Andersson, who has been finance minister since 2014, still faces a fragmented legislature

PM Modi to participate in G20 Extraordinary Leaders' Summit tomorrow: MEA

The Summit is being convened by the G20 Italian Presidency.

Philippine President Duterte announces retirement from politics

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he is backing out of an announced plan to run for vice president in next year's elections and will retire from politics after his term ends. Duterte announced the surprise decision Saturday after accompanying his former longtime aide, Senator Bong Go, who instead filed his own candidacy for the vice presidency at a Commission on Elections centre. Philippine presidents are limited by the constitution to a single six-year term and opponents had said they would question the legality of Duterte's announced vice presidential run before the Supreme Court. Duterte took office in 2016 and launched a crackdown on illegal drugs that left more than 6,000 mostly petty suspects dead and alarmed Western governments and human rights groups. The International Criminal Court is investigating the killings.

Thunberg chides world leaders for 'blah, blah, blah' on climate

Thunberg, who coalesced the global protest movement Fridays for Future, optimistically said it wasn't too late to reverse climate trends

France: Man who threw egg at Macron in psychiatric treatment

The egg hit Macron on the shoulder as he milled with a crowd at an international food fair in Lyon on Monday

World leaders return to United Nations and face many escalating crises

World leaders will be back at the United Nations for the first time in two years on Tuesday with a formidable agenda of escalating crises to tackle

World leaders pledge to redouble pandemic fight at special APEC meeting

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Leaders of the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC, including U.S. President Joe Biden, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and China's Xi Jinping, pledged on Friday to work to expand sharing and manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines to fight the global pandemic.