*) Biden approves Ukraine's use of US long-range missiles to strike Russia President Joe Biden has, for the first time, approved Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles to target locations inside Russia, according to sources familiar with the decision. Sources say Ukraine is expected to carry out its first long-range strikes in the coming days. The White House declined to comment on the development. The decision follows reports of Russia deploying North Korean ground troops to bolster its forces, a move that has raised concerns in both Washington and Kiev. *) Erdogan, Lula discuss strengthening bilateral ties at G20 summit Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. According to Türkiye's Communications Directorate, the leaders discussed enhancing bilateral ties and addressing global issues. Erdogan stressed the importance of high-level dialogue and reaffirmed Türkiye's dedication to strengthening their strategic partnership. *) Israeli strike kills 34 Palestinians in Gaza's Beit Lahia Gaza’s civil defence agency has said an overnight Israeli air strike on a five-storey residential building in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahia has killed at least 34 Palestinians. Mahmud Bassal, the agency's spokesperson, warned rescue efforts face significant challenges due to ongoing artillery shelling and gunfire, while the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital reported dozens of injuries and said more Palestinians are believed to be trapped under the rubble. The Israeli military confirmed the strikes, saying they were part of its ongoing raids in northern Gaza. *) India's capital shuts schools because of smog City authorities announced India’s New Delhi has moved schools to online classes indefinitely due to worsening toxic smog. The city’s annual smog crisis has once again blanketed the capital in hazardous air as PM2.5 pollutant levels, which can penetrate the bloodstream and cause cancer, were recorded at 57 times above WHO’s recommended daily maximum on Sunday evening. Authorities said the measures aim to "prevent further deterioration" of air quality, with hopes that reduced school commutes will cut traffic and pollution levels. *) UN chief urges G20 to lead on emissions cuts as COP29 talks stall UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged G20 leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro to break the deadlock at concurrent UN climate talks in Azerbaijan where negotiations have stalled over a proposed $1 trillion climate investment package for developing nations. With the G20 responsible for 80 percent of global emissions, Guterres said "The spotlight is naturally on the G20. They must lead by example."