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British Intelligence warns against use of Chinese digital currency

London [United Kingdom], December 13 (ANI): British Intelligence Agency has issued a warning that the use of Chinese digital currency Renminbi as a tool for global currency operations ahead of the scheduled Winter Olympics next year.

2021-12-13T16:21:58.232709+00:00 IST

EU to use dissuasion, dialogue to prevent crisis in Ukraine: Borrell

Brussels [Belgium], December 13 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union will use dissuasion and dialogue to prevent an escalation of the situation in Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.

2021-12-13T13:26:08.818877+00:00 IST

China attempts to compete with EU in Balkan investment

Belgrade [Serbia], December 13 (ANI): China's increasing investments in the Balkans and its attempts to compete with the European Union, which has a considerably greater economic stake in the region, has been a cause of growing global concern.

2021-12-13T11:25:59.004916+00:00 IST

G7 calls on Russia to pursue diplomatic channels amid Ukraine border tensions

Liverpool [UK], December 13 (ANI): The G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union on Monday called on Russia to abide by its international commitments on transparency of military activities amid the ongoing tensions near the Ukraine border.

2021-12-13T10:45:08.384289+00:00 IST

Bomber kills himself, injures 8 at Russian monastery

Moscow [Russia], December 13 (ANI/Xinhua): A 18-year-old man set off an improvised explosive device at a monastery in a local suburb, killing himself and injuring eight others on Monday, TASS news agency reported.

2021-12-13T10:24:36.064134+00:00 IST

Russian Foreign Ministry confirms meeting with US' Donfried

Moscow [Russia], December 13 (ANI/Sputnik): US Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried will meet with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov on Wednesday in Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Monday.

2021-12-13T09:12:24.164488+00:00 IST

UK hikes virus alert level as Omicron variant surges

London [UK], December 13 (ANI): UK COVID-19 alert level raised to second-highest tier amid increasing Omicron cases on Sunday.

2021-12-12T19:15:50.575659+00:00 IST

COVID 19 Omicron variant found in 63 countries, might surpass Delta in spreading speed: WHO

Geneva [Switzerland], December 13 (ANI): As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the new Omicron coronavirus strain found in 63 countries will surpass Delta in spreading speed.

2021-12-12T18:51:11.543052+00:00 IST

Hundreds protesting mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in centre of Prague

Prague [ Czech Republic] December 12 (ANI/Sputnik): About 500 people in Prague are protesting on Sunday against mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for the elderly and people working in certain areas, due to take effect in the Czech Republic on March 1, 2022, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

2021-12-12T17:36:11.548559+00:00 IST

French Presidential bidder Zemmour backs New Caledonia's choice to remain part of France

Paris [France], December 12 (ANI/Sputnik): French presidential candidate Eric Zemmour welcomed on Sunday the decision of New Caledonians to remain a part of France, which was expressed by the majority of voters at an independence referendum that took place earlier in the day.

2021-12-12T17:11:23.540430+00:00 IST

Japan, Australia pledge to promote security co-operation of Quad to counter China's assertiveness

Liverpool [UK], December 12 (ANI): Japan and Australia have pledged to promote security cooperation of the Quad group, also including the United States and India in response to China's rising assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, a media report said.

2021-12-12T13:05:10.109745+00:00 IST

German parliament passes resolution on deepening ties with Taiwan amid tensions with China

Berlin [Germany], December 12 (ANI): The German parliament has passed a resolution on deepening ties with Taiwan amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing, local media reported on Sunday.

2021-12-12T11:07:24.847631+00:00 IST

3 killed, 6 missing in gas explosion in Italy

Rome [Italy], December 12 (ANI/Xinhua): Three people were killed and six others remain missing after a residential building collapsed in a methane gas explosion in Italy's Sicilian town of Ravanusa, the National Fire Corps tweeted on Sunday.

2021-12-12T10:05:46.251098+00:00 IST

Dozen people missing after gas explosion in Sicily: Reports

Rome [Italy], December 12 (ANI/Sputnik): At least 12 people went missing after a gas explosion in Ravanusa, located in the province of Agrigento in Sicily, local media report.

2021-12-12T05:57:22.134414+00:00 IST

UK, French foreign ministers discuss 'challenging aggressors like Russia'

London [UK], December 12 (ANI): UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Saturday discussed international and bilateral issues with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in Liverpool, during the G7 foreign ministers' meeting.

2021-12-12T05:42:33.176312+00:00 IST

Armed man shot dead by London Police

London [UK], December 12 (ANI): An armed man in the UK who appeared to have robbed a bank was shot at by law enforcement and succumbed to his injuries, the London police said.

2021-12-12T03:16:09.432139+00:00 IST

China represents today strategic and ideological challenge: Josep Borrell at G7

Liverpool [UK], December 12 (ANI): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday said that China represents today a strategic and ideological challenge.  

2021-12-12T02:57:47.133906+00:00 IST

Japan to urge China to act responsibly in South China Sea, Hong Kong

Liverpool [UK], December 12 (ANI): Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa said on Saturday (local time) that Tokyo intends to urge China to act responsibly in the East and South China Seas, Hong Kong, and its Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

2021-12-12T01:11:03.261731+00:00 IST

Blinken meets Australian FM Payne, reaffirms deep commitment to peaceful, secure Indo-Pacific

Liverpool [UK], December 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne in Liverpool to reinforce the ongoing efforts to promote peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.

2021-12-12T00:33:27.564364+00:00 IST

UK plans to allocate USD 99.5 million humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

London [UK], December 12 (ANI): The UK is planning to allocate 99.5 million humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.

2021-12-11T23:31:37.602796+00:00 IST

COVID-19: With 633 new infections, UK registers biggest daily jump in Omicron cases

London [UK], December 12 (ANI): With 633 Omicron cases, the UK on Saturday registered the biggest daily increase since the COVID-19 variant was detected in the country.

2021-12-11T22:45:23.262903+00:00 IST