More than 20 world leaders and business representatives are to discuss the consequences of climate change at an international summit on Monday, dpa reported. The Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS) takes place upon invitation of the Dutch government but will be held online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Declaring "America is back," the US president-elect Joe Biden introduced selections for his national security team on Tuesday, news wires reported. The nominees are all Washington veterans with ties to the Obama administration, as the president-elect has sought to deliver a clear message about his desire to reestablish a more predictable engagement from the United States on the global stage.