Growing rivalries between Washington and Beijing: Biden thinks of establishing “safeguards”

The White House has informed that Joe Biden wants to reopen dialogue with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping when they meet today. Also, he intends to establish “safeguards” in a context of growing rivalries between Washington and Beijing.

Indeed, for the first time in their presidential roles, the two leaders are due to have a long meeting today on the Indonesian island of Bali. It should be remembered that today is the eve of the G20 summit, which brings together the world's largest economies.

In reality, the rivalry between Beijing and Washington has intensified over the past three years as China has grown in power and confidence. It has called into question American leadership and the geopolitical situation since the end of the Second World War.

Istanbul attack: at least six deaths recorded, perpetrator arrested

An attack took place yesterday Sunday on the Istiklal shopping street in Istanbul, killing at least six people. Today, Turkish Interior Minister Souleyman Soylu announced the arrest of a person responsible for the attack and accused the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). According to Mr. Soylu in a night-time statement, relayed by the official Anadolu agency and local television, “the person who planted the bomb has been arrested. According to the findings, the terrorist organization PKK is responsible.” It should be noted that this attack caused six deaths and 81 injuries, half of whom had to be hospitalized.

Attacks in Kherson: deaths recorded, Russian forces blamed

Russian forces were accused by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of committing “atrocities” in Kherson, a few days after the city was taken over by the Ukrainians. According to Volodymyr during his speech last Sunday, “the bodies of the killed have been found: those of civilians and soldiers. In the Kherson region, the Russian army left behind the same atrocities as in other regions of our country, where it was able to enter.” Also, he added that 400 Russian “war crimes” had been documented.

AT A GLANCE

Despite an almost unanimous assessment of the urgent need to reduce emissions, the divisions between rich countries responsible for global warming and poor countries that need help to cope remain obvious. This after a week of negotiations at COP27.

Italy refused to welcome the Ocean Viking ship and its 230 migrants on board. Faced with this situation, France asked “Europe to decide very quickly on the follow-up to be given.”

Thanks to a header from substitute Sead Kolasinac on a superbly balanced free kick by Dimitri Payet, Marseille snatched the victory of Sunday from Monaco (3-2). It was during the last match of the 15th round of Ligue 1, allowing him to climb to 3rd place.

Britain's George Russell gave the German manufacturer his first success of the season on Sunday by reporting his first Formula 1 victory on Sunday at the Brazilian Grand Prix, ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton.