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1. Unexplained Absence of Defence Minister Raises Questions on Xi’s Anti-Corruption Drive
Recent reports indicate that China’s Defence Minister, Li Shangfu, has been taken into custody amid an ongoing investigation into corruption. This development follows the mysterious disappearance of Foreign Minister Qin Gang a few months ago, leaving many wondering about the undisclosed reasons behind these high-profile removals.
2. PM Modi Maintains Top Position in Morning Consult’s Global Leader Approval Index After G20 Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to hold the top spot as one of the world’s most favored leaders, with an impressive 76% approval rating in Morning Consult’s global leader approval tracker. He is followed closely by Swiss President Alain Berset and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, while U.S. President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau trail with lower approval ratings.
3. World Ozone Day 2023: Significance, Theme, and Importance
World Ozone Day, observed annually on September 16th, commemorates the establishment of the Montreal Protocol in 1987. This international agreement aimed to combat substances responsible for ozone depletion, such as Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Halons. The day emphasizes the crucial role played by the ozone layer in shielding Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
4. Kim Jong Un’s Visit to Russian Fighter Jet Plant Amidst Speculation of Arms Deals
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s visit to a Russian military aviation factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia, has raised concerns about potential arms agreements between the two countries. This visit comes shortly after his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
5. Fact Check: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Hotel in Marrakech Remains Operational Amidst Morocco Earthquake Rumors
Contrary to online reports, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Pestana CR7 Marrakech hotel has not been converted into a shelter for victims of the Morocco earthquake. The hotel is fully operational and accepting bookings, as it remained unaffected by the seismic event.
6. Satellite Imagery Reveals Extensive Devastation Caused by Libya’s Deadly Flood
Satellite images vividly illustrate the catastrophic aftermath of a flood that tragically claimed over 11,300 lives in the Libyan city of Derna. The flood resulted from the sudden breach of dams due to heavy rainfall, leading to extensive damage and loss of life.
7. UK Officially Labels Russia’s Wagner Group as a Terrorist Organization
The United Kingdom has officially designated Russia’s Wagner Group, previously positioned in Moscow and recently withdrawn, as a terrorist organization. This decision makes membership or support of the group illegal. Furthermore, the UK government intends to classify Wagner Group’s assets as terrorist property, subject to seizure. Interior Minister Suella Braverman characterizes Wagner as a “violent and disruptive” entity and an instrument of Vladimir Putin’s Russia on foreign soil.