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Valorant patch 8.05 introduces the new Controller agent, Clove, with resurrection abilities and other unique skills, along with a cooldown period for phone number verification in the Premier game mode. The update also includes changes to voice indicators and bug fixes, as well as support for multispeaker surround sound formats.
Li Keqiang, the former premier of China, has passed away at the age of 68. During his tenure, Li witnessed a decline in the importance of his role as China's top leader, as Xi Jinping consolidated power. Li's death marks the end of an era and the failure of attempts to institutionalize the party. Despite his initial promise, Li was overshadowed by Xi and sidelined in policymaking. He had a strong understanding of the Chinese government and implemented Xi's policies effectively. Li's passing comes at a turbulent time for China, with economic challenges and uncertainty surrounding Xi's rule.
Wab Kinew, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), will become Manitoba's first-ever First Nations premier after his party won a majority government in the provincial election. The NDP secured 34 out of 57 seats, replacing the Progressive Conservatives who had ruled since 2016. Kinew, who has a background in journalism and music, aims to have a collaborative relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while advocating for Manitoba's interests. As the province with the highest proportion of Indigenous residents in Canada, Kinew's win is seen as a positive step towards progress and representation. However, his First Nations ethnicity may present challenges in balancing different perspectives on issues such as hydro-electricity development.
China's Premier criticized the West's de-risking drive at the 'Summer Davos' forum, stating that it is a form of protectionism and that China will continue to open up its markets. He also emphasized the importance of multilateralism and cooperation in the face of global challenges.
Valorant's update 6.08 brings the final Act of Episode 6, a new competitive game mode, Premier, and notable buffs for Killjoy as well as in-game audio improvements for Gekko. The update also features the return of an updated Bind map to unrated and competitive matchmaking in the game. Additionally, there are bug fixes and cosmetics updates.