​Bill Gates Meets “Old Friend“ Xi Jinping: Why the Meeting is Significant| Vantage with Palki Sharma

​Bill Gates Meets “Old Friend“ Xi Jinping: Why the Meeting is Significant| Vantage with Palki Sharma Microsoft founder Bill Gates is on a trip to China, where he is expected to meet President Xi Jinping. The meeting will follow a similar audience granted to Elon Musk by the Chinese president. Is Xi Jinping trying to assure foreign companies amid a crackdown on the private sector? French President Emmanuel Macron has asked South Africa for an invite to the upcoming BRICS summit. Egypt has officially applied to join the grouping and Bangladesh too expects to become a BRICS member during August BRICS becoming more powerful as a multinational organisation? Why are countries flocking towards BRICS? Nine people were killed in a fresh wave of violence that gripped India’s north-eastern state of Manipur on Tuesday. Several groups have blamed “insurgents“ from Myanmar for the attack. What is the link between Myanmar and the violence in Manipur? What is India doing about it? Hundreds of Indian students were relieved after the Canadian government decided not to deport them. These Indian students are said to have been victims of an immigration fraud. China missed its industrial output forecast for the month of May amid calls for more financial stimulus to revive the economy. Investors who praised the Chinese growth story are now calling for “political change“ at the top. What explains this downward slump? Is this the end of the Chinese Dream? India’s central government is urging its employees to take a “Y-break“. What does it mean? The government wants workers to do yoga at their office desks. “Y-break“ encourages some light practices, which only require a few minutes. But should you be doing yoga at work? Palki Sharma tells you. Firstpost | World News | Vantage #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. @Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: Follow Firstpost on Facebook: Follow Firstpost on Twitter: