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Wide disagreements, low expectations as Biden, Putin meet

World · 6:32 AM UTC

U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin face off on Wednesday in their first meeting since Biden took office with wide disagreements likely and expectations low for any breakthroughs.

ChinaChina to launch high-stakes crewed mission to space
WorldIsrael strikes Hamas sites over fire balloons, challenging truce
Asia PacificAfter massed plane incursion near Taiwan, China says must respond to ‘collusion’
Asia PacificN.Korea’s Kim says food situation ‘tense’ due to pandemic, typhoons
United KingdomUK inflation jumps past Bank of England target, hits 2.1%
BusinessCheer over Boeing, Airbus deal belies cracks in EU, U.S. trade relationship
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Asia Pacific · 6:41 AM UTCSydney records first local COVID-19 case in more than a month

Australia's most populous city Sydney has recorded its first locally acquired case of COVID-19 in more than a month, stoking concerns of a fresh wave of infections on Wednesday.

Asia PacificJapan exports jump most in 41 years, machine orders rise
Asia PacificBiden's Asia nominee says U.S. should develop Taiwan ties in every sector
Asia PacificProposed changes to S.Korea citizenship law face anti-China headwinds
Asia PacificJapan to decide soon on domestic spectators at Olympics

India

IndiaIndia’s famed Taj Mahal re-opens for tourists as COVID-19 curbs ease
IndiaIndian shares open lower on losses in Reliance; Fed meeting eyed
IndiaAdani Group stocks lose more ground despite rejecting report on investors
IndiaIndia slams Twitter for not complying with new IT rules

U.S.

U.S.Second of two Colorado school shooters convicted of murder
U.S.Congressional Democrats wary of U.S. Senate infrastructure plan
U.S.Biden administration pushes for Boston Marathon bomber death sentence
U.S.Jared Kushner set to publish 'definitive' book on Trump presidency

Business

BusinessCheer over Boeing, Airbus deal belies cracks in EU, U.S. trade relationship
BusinessFed expected to signal start of monetary policy shift debate
BusinessUK inflation jumps past Bank of England target, hits 2.1%
BusinessAsia circles the wagons ahead of Fed, oil eyes 2019 high

Technology

TechnologyU.S. Senators want Commerce Dept to list tech to keep away from China
TechnologyCentral bank digital cash will complement cryptos: analysts
TechnologyHyundai Motor Group chases local chipmakers to cut exposure to shortage
TechnologyIndia slams Twitter for not complying with new IT rules

Lifestyle

LifestyleGrand designs: the refugees in Paris with an eye on fashion
LifestyleFireworks to sparkle over Washington sky on July 4 after pandemic pause
LifestyleLondon theatres face 'disastrous delay' for full re-opening
LifestyleSpotify strikes exclusive deal with 'Call Her Daddy' podcast

Energy

EnergyU.S. judge orders resumption in federal drilling auctions in setback for Biden
EnergyInterest in Shell's Permian assets seen as a bellwether for shale demand
EnergyTullow Oil raises hedging to 75% of output for two years
EnergyOil rises as demand outlook improves, U.S. inventories fall

Sustainable Business

Sustainable BusinessMore China coal investments overseas cancelled than commissioned since 2017 - research
Sustainable BusinessInvestors sue U.S. regulator over Trump-era AGM resolution rules
Sustainable BusinessVolvo Cars to test fossil-free steel from SSAB's HYBRIT venture
Sustainable BusinessLundin sells 'carbon neutral' oil to South Korea's GS Caltex

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