October 13, 2024, 7:50 am
President Joe Biden, speaking to the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday evening, framed his decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race as a matter of saving democracy and passing “the torch to a new generation.”
In a poignant speech that marked the beginning of the closing chapter of his presidency and half-century in public service, Biden acknowledged that uniting the party required sacrificing personal ambition for what he sees as a greater good.
“I revere this office. But I love my country more,” the president said.
Al Jazeera
The Israeli military has confirmed that it has returned the body of a fifth captive from Gaza.
They named the man as Ravid Katz, a member of the Nir Oz kibbutz security team who was killed on October 7 and his body taken to the Palestinian enclave.
Protesters against the war in Gaza and US weapons sales to Israel gather outside the US Capitol before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an address to a joint session of Congress in Washington, DC, US, on July 24, 2024
Earlier, we reported that Israeli forces had recovered the bodies of four Israeli captives, two civilians and two soldiers, during an operation in the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
All five had already been declared dead by the Israeli military.
China, Russia agree to expand investment, energy cooperation
CGTN
China and Russia have pledged to deepen their investment and energy cooperation, further enhancing bilateral ties. This agreement emerged from a series of high-level meetings held recently.
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang delivers a speech while attending the opening ceremony of the 6th China-Russia Energy Business Forum, Moscow, Russia, July 23, 2024. /Xinhua
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang visited Russia from Sunday to Tuesday. He attended the 11th meeting of the China-Russia Investment Cooperation Committee, the 21st meeting of the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Committee and the 6th China-Russia Energy Business Forum.
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