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Head of Afghan diplomatic mission raises concern over present political, economic situation in country

Brussels [Belgium], November 6 (ANI): Ambassador of Afghanistan to the Kingdom of Belgium, EU and NATO Nazifullah Salarzai has raised his concern over the current political and economic situation in the country and blamed Pakistan for supporting the Taliban.

2021-11-06T12:58:02.823933+00:00 IST

Over 100 people killed in fuel tanker explosion in Sierra Leone

Freetown [Sierra Leone], November 6 (ANI/Xinhua): Over 100 people have been killed in a fuel tanker explosion in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, police said Saturday.

2021-11-06T12:44:00.956391+00:00 IST

NSAs of India, France discuss cooperation in Indo-Pacific, terror threats emanating from Afghanistan at strategic talks in Paris

Paris [France], November 6 (ANI): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met his French counterpart for annual strategic dialogue between the two countries in Paris today.

2021-11-06T11:52:56.105620+00:00 IST

Three injured in knife attack on train in Germany: Reports

Paris [France], November 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Three people were injured in a knife attack in a train in southern Germany on Saturday morning, the Bild newspaper reported.

2021-11-06T10:31:41.505724+00:00 IST

French Foreign Minister holds discussions with NSA Ajit Doval, underscores importance to defend free, open Indo-Pacific

Paris [France], November 6 (ANI): French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Saturday held discussions with National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval here on the occasion of the 35th session of the Indo-French strategic dialogue and underscored the importance to defend a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law.

2021-11-06T09:24:25.737227+00:00 IST

French parliament passes draft law to extend health pass to July 2022

Paris [France], November 6 (ANI/Xinhua): French parliament passed Friday a draft bill that extends the use of health pass to July 31, 2022, as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

2021-11-06T07:58:24.285880+00:00 IST

COP26: 40 countries including Vietnam agree to phase out coal-fired power

Glasgow [UK], November 6 (ANI/VOVWORLD): The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) is witnessing strong commitments to protect the planet.

2021-11-06T00:49:51.280191+00:00 IST

Bosnian capital struggles with flooding after heavy rainfall

Sarajevo [Bosnia and Herzegovina], November 6 (ANI/Xinhua): Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), has been hit with severe flooding, the government of Sarajevo Canton said Friday.

2021-11-05T20:49:35.745379+00:00 IST

Greta Thunberg calls COP26 'greenwash, PR campaign'

Glasgow [UK], November 6 (ANI): Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg on Thursday (local time) called the COP26 climate summit a "greenwash campaign, a PR campaign".

2021-11-05T18:32:07.354415+00:00 IST

WHO chief warns about spike in COVID-19 as cases surge in Europe, Central Asia

Geneva [Switzerland], November 5 (ANI): Amid the latest rise in COVID-19 in Europe and Central Asia, WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday (local time) warned about the rising number of cases and deaths.

2021-11-05T17:25:51.010401+00:00 IST

UNSC, UNGA elect Australian Professor Charlesworth to serve as ICJ Judge

New York [US], November 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly on Friday elected Hillary Charlesworth from Australia to serve as a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Mexico's Ambassador to the United Nations Juan Ramon de la Fuente said.

2021-11-05T16:42:20.262632+00:00 IST

Italy to purchase Molnupiravir drug to treat COVID-19

Rome [Italy], November 5 (ANI/Sputnik): Italy will purchase UK-approved antiviral drug molnupiravir for the treatment of COVID-19, Franco Locatelli, coordinator of the Italian Scientific and Technical Committee on Vaccination, said on Friday.

2021-11-05T15:57:29.229569+00:00 IST

Pope Francis to visit Cyprus, Greece in early December

Vatican City [Vatican], November 5 (ANI/Sputnik): Pope Francis will pay visits to Cyprus and Greece from December 2-6 at the invitation of the countries' governments and clergies, the Holy See said on Friday.

2021-11-05T15:26:26.370837+00:00 IST

Reporters Without Borders nominate Myanmar-based journalist for courage award

Paris [France], November 5 (ANI): Myanmar-based journalist Kay Zon Nway has been nominated by Paris-based non-governmental organisation, Reporters Without Borders, for the 2021 Press Freedom Awards.

2021-11-05T14:50:08.413602+00:00 IST

Economic costs of obesity in 8 countries 0.8pc to 2.4pc of GDP: Report

London [UK], November 5 (ANI/Sputnik): A new report by World Obesity and the Research Triangle Institute (RTI International) published on Friday, showed that the economic impact of obesity in eight observed countries in 2019 lay between 0.8-2.4% of annual GDP.

2021-11-05T13:57:13.363975+00:00 IST

Reporters Without Borders nominate jailed Chinese journalist for press freedom award

Paris [France], November 5 (ANI): Paris-based non-governmental organisation, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has nominated jailed Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan for the 2021 RSF Press Freedom Awards.

2021-11-05T13:22:09.064583+00:00 IST

COP26 President urges to step up climate talks in Glasgow

London [UK], November 5 (ANI/Sputnik): COP26 President Alok Sharma on Friday urged delegates attending the UN Conference on Climate Change in Glasgow, Scotland, to step up talks in the next 24 hours in order to guarantee a successful outcome in the second and final week of the event.

2021-11-05T11:57:10.927125+00:00 IST

UK pledges over £55m to Pakistan for fight against climate change

London [UK], November 5 (ANI): The United Kingdom has announced more than £55m of support to help Pakistan tackle climate change as part of the COP26 global climate change summit this week.

2021-11-05T10:49:33.902580+00:00 IST

Glasgow to see several protests on weekend as Climate Summit continues

Glasgow [UK], November 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26) organizers warned attendees about several environmental protests scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Glasgow, hosting the event.

2021-11-05T09:51:04.931996+00:00 IST

Russian Defense Ministry sets up fund of resources to help treat COVID-19 patients

Moscow [Russia], November 5 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia's Defense Ministry said on Friday that it has established a reserve of human resources and facilities to provide the country's regions with additional medical support to treat COVID-19.

2021-11-05T07:02:19.501899+00:00 IST

Remains of all nine victims of Russian An-12 plane crash found near Irkutsk

Moscow [Russia], November 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The remains of all the nine victims of Russian An-12 transport plane crash were found at the site of the crash, as well as the second flight recorder, a representative of emergency services told Sputnik on Friday.

2021-11-05T05:55:44.989217+00:00 IST