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The 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held between 17 and 18 October 2023 in Beijing, China. 

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President Xi Jinping will skip the New Delhi summit since the 1st edition 2008 though in 2020 & 2021 - during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Premier Li Qiang will host his country's delegation.

About G20 summit 2023

Venue: New Delhi, India 

IMEC was formed during this summit.

IMEC stands for India- Middle East Europe Corridor

IMEC is envisioned as a network of transport corridors 

Indian PM Narendra Modi used nameplate: Bharat

Indian PM Narendra Modi handed over presidency to: Brazil

New member: African Union 

G20 new name: G21

Absent: Chinese President Xi Jinping

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• Nagorno-Karabakh became the part of Azerbaijan as rebels give up.

• Nagorno-Karabakh authorities have ordered the dismantling of the region's state institutions by the end of 2023 decree by Artsakh's President (Samvel Shakhramanyan)

• This region has been officially recognized as part of Azerbaijan's since the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991.

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 World Cleanup Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in September and brings together people worldwide to clean up and care for their communities.

World Cleanup Day 2023 theme, "Let's Do It World," for managing solid waste and cleaning up litter from forests, rivers, streets, and beaches.

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As of 2023, Australia has won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 6 times.

The years they won and the runner-up teams are:

1987: Australia defeated England.

1999: Australia defeated Pakistan.

2003: Australia defeated India.

2007: Australia defeated Sri Lanka.

2015: Australia defeated New Zealand.

2023: Australia defeated India.

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In January 2024, Ethiopia announced an agreement with Somaliland to use the port of Berbera.

This deal aims to enhance Ethiopia’s access to maritime trade routes and boost regional economic development.

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According to the Global Firepower (GFP), India currently spends $51 billion on the military, which is more than what Pakistan spends by 8 times.

This significant difference reflects India's larger military budget compared to Pakistan's.

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World Physiotherapy Day is observed annually, on September 8th to acknowledge the substantial impact of physical therapy and physiotherapists in advancing health and overall well-being. World Physical Therapy Day or World Physiotherapy Day 2023 is celebrated on September 8 every year.

Theme: “Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis”

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