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Pakistan: Chinese mega-project CPEC behind massive protests in Gwadar, says analyst

London [UK], December 28 (ANI): The massive protests in Gwadar which unnerved Islamabad and Beijing was fuelled by the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

2021-12-28T03:44:33.689267+00:00 IST

Spain records highest-ever 14-day incidence of COVID-19 after Christmas break

Madrid [Spain], December 28 (ANI/Xinhua): The Spanish Ministry of Health on Monday evening said that the 14-day incidence of the coronavirus rose by 294 points in the four days from December 23 to 1,206.21 cases per 100,000 people after the Christmas holiday weekend.

2021-12-28T02:47:59.708993+00:00 IST

UK reports 98,515 COVID cases, 143 deaths in past 24 hrs

London [UK], December 28 (ANI): The UK reported 98,515 COVID-19 fresh cases and 143 deaths in the past 24 hours on Monday (local time).

2021-12-27T20:31:26.810913+00:00 IST

NATO expansion had negative impact on European security: Russian Defense Ministry

Moscow [Russia], December 27 (ANI/Sputnik): The eastward expansion of NATO's military infrastructure had a negative impact on the security architecture of the entire European continent, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin said.

2021-12-27T17:19:33.446231+00:00 IST

Belarusian President cannot serve more than two terms: Draft Constitution

Minsk [Belarus], December 27 (ANI/Sputnik): The amendments to the Belarusian constitution published on Monday suggest that a person cannot be elected president more than for two terms.

2021-12-27T14:42:55.664352+00:00 IST

UK universities to probe illegal use of study drugs by students, work out new rules

London [UK], December 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Universities UK, an organization comprised of 140 British higher education institutions, said that next year it will investigate the use of so-called "study drugs" among students to enhance their academic performance, and develop a new set of regulations on the issue.

2021-12-27T12:20:38.545433+00:00 IST

UK minister includes Russia, China among 'hostile nations'

London [UK], December 27 (ANI): Russia, China and Iran are among "hostile nations" that pose cyber security concerns to the UK, said the country's Minister of State for Security and Borders Damian Hinds and accused these countries of launching disinformation campaigns.

2021-12-27T08:36:17.852662+00:00 IST

Death toll from Malaysia's floods rises to 47

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], December 26 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of people who died in the massive floods in Malaysia has risen to 47 as of Sunday, authorities said.

2021-12-26T15:36:27.475355+00:00 IST

EU envisages strategy to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative

Washington [US], December 26 (ANI): European Union has envisaged better planning to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and become a stronger geopolitical entity.

2021-12-26T11:15:37.843742+00:00 IST

UK PM condoles demise of South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu

London [UK], December 26 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday condoled the death of South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

2021-12-26T11:10:45.488678+00:00 IST

Russian Interior Ministry plans to start issuing e-passports in January 2023

Moscow [Russia], December 26 (ANI/Sputnik): The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs is planning to begin issuing electronic passports in January 2023, Chief of the Main Directorate for Migration Valentina Kazakova said on Sunday.

2021-12-26T10:49:15.535613+00:00 IST

New COVID-19 restrictions imposed in Belgium on Sunday amid fears of Omicron spread

Brussels [Belgium], December 26 (ANI/Sputnik): New stringent measures to curb the coronavirus pandemic came into effect in Belgium on Sunday amid fears of the rapid spread of the Omicron strain.

2021-12-26T09:54:28.932752+00:00 IST

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 1,033 new cases on Christmas

Sofia [Bulgaria], December 26 (ANI/Novinite):733,139 are the total confirmed cases of coronavirus in Bulgaria. This is shown by data from the National Information System.

2021-12-26T08:29:16.134994+00:00 IST

Stoltenberg wants to hold Russia-NATO council talks on January 12

Berlin [Germany], December 26 (ANI/Sputnik): NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is ready to organize a meeting of the Russia-NATO Council on January 12, a NATO official told the DPA News agency.

2021-12-26T04:51:00.659220+00:00 IST

Armed intruder arrested from Windsor Castle grounds as Queen celebrated Christmas

London [UK], December 26 (ANI): A 19-year-old armed intruder from Southampton was arrested on Saturday after breaking into the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day.

2021-12-26T03:53:16.817361+00:00 IST

Afghans who helped UK forces fight Taliban still stuck in Afghanistan

London [UK], December 26 (ANI): Thousands of Afghans who helped UK forces fight against the Taliban are still stuck in Afghanistan, reported a UK-based newspaper on Saturday.

2021-12-26T03:10:43.931902+00:00 IST

Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to late Prince Philip in Christmas message

London [UK], December 26 (ANI): Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Saturday (local time) paid tribute to the late Prince Philip during her first Christmas message since the death of her husband.

2021-12-25T21:15:56.997825+00:00 IST

France sees record 104,611 daily COVID-19 cases

Paris [France], December 26 (ANI/Sputnik): The French sanitary authority reported 104,611 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the highest daily toll seen in the country since the pandemic began.

2021-12-25T20:42:14.550731+00:00 IST

Ex-Austrian Chancellor Kurz to take up job in Silicon Valley: Reports

Vienna [Austria], December 25 (ANI/Sputnik): Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has signed a contract with an investment firm in Silicon Valley and will move his family to the United States early next year, Austrian media reported on Saturday.

2021-12-25T14:43:42.188772+00:00 IST

Pope Francis' Christmas address urges for conflict resolution through dialogue

Vatican City [Vatican], December 25 (ANI/Sputnik): Pope Francis said in his Urbi et Orbi speech for Christmas on Saturday that people should prioritize dialogue and discussion over unilateralism and isolation, including in the resolution of international conflicts such as Syria and Ethiopia.

2021-12-25T14:05:37.354109+00:00 IST

Toll from shipwreck in Ionian Sea rises to 11

Athens [Greece], December 25 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of migrants, who died in a shipwreck near the Greek island of Antikythera in the Ionian Sea, has increased to 11, the Greek Reporter newspaper reported, citing the coast guard.

2021-12-25T06:36:47.731186+00:00 IST