World breaking news today (October 9): Trump won't do next debate after it goes virtual
World breaking news today (October 9): Trump won't do next debate after it goes virtual. Meanwhile, the highrise fire in South Korea, Chile keeps eyes on Chinese fishing fleet along South American Coast and gold price also make headlines today.
President Donald Trump said Thursday he would not take part in the next presidential debate with former Vice President Joe Biden after it was moved to a virtual format because of COVID-19 safety concerns, USA Today reported.
It would leave the president and Biden just one more debate before Election Day on Nov. 3.
Trump's decision set off a furious back and forth between the two campaigns on the debate schedule and formats, culminating with Biden scheduling his own televised town hall for Oct. 15, the night of the previously scheduled second of three debates. Trump won't be present.
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced Thursday morning the next debate would be remote to "protect the health and safety of all involved" after Trump's positive COVID-19 diagnosis and the subsequent White House outbreak.
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At the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), India’s highlighted on ongoing efforts to modernise its judiciary and expand access.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev at the World Food India 2025 and said they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, fertilizers and food processing.
On September 22 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of National Defense held a dispatch ceremony for the Level 2 Field Hospital No. 7 and the Engineer Team No. 4. They will be joining the peacekeeping force at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Abyei region (UNISFA).
In a warm and solemn setting in Stockholm, the Embassy of Vietnam in Sweden hosted a ceremony marking the 80th National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, under the theme: “Enduring Friendship - Vietnamese Culture and Cuisine Shine in Sweden.”
Recent frictions have emerged in India–US relations. Analysts argue that both countries still recognize the strategic importance of maintaining close ties.
North East India has now become a mainstream tourist destination, offering a glimpse into the region’s ecological and cultural biodiversity, heritage and adventure spirit, thanks to the sustained and multi-pronged efforts by the Government of India over the past decade.
During a flight from Moscow to Hanoi, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko personally assisted a 50-year-old passenger who suffered from hypertension, stabilizing his condition and ensuring the journey was completed safely.