Europe

UK to donate 20 million more AstraZeneca vaccine doses to countries in need by end of 2021

London [UK], October 30 (ANI/Sputnik): The United Kingdom on Saturday announced that it would donate 20 million more Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine doses by the end of the year to countries in need.

2021-10-30T13:06:00.186651+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets French President on sidelines of G20 in Rome

Rome [Italy], October 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Rome, Italy.

2021-10-30T12:47:19.408651+00:00 IST

'Multilateralism' best answer to COVID pandemic: Italian PM at G20 Rome Summit

Rome [Italy], October 30 (ANI): Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Saturday said that "multilateralism is the best answer" to deal with the problems posed by the COVID-19 pandemic across the world.

2021-10-30T12:39:06.402734+00:00 IST

Eight die from suspected yellow fever in Ghana

Accra [Ghana], October 30 (ANI/Xinhua): At least eight people have died of suspected yellow fever infection in the northern Savannah Region of Ghana, a statement from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) said late on Friday.

2021-10-30T11:08:58.840872+00:00 IST

COVID-19 in Bulgaria: 5256 new cases, 154 deaths, 23,164 vaccinations in last 24 hrs

Sofia [Bulgaria], October 30 (ANI/Novinite): 5256 are the new cases of coronavirus infection for the last 24 hours in Bulgaria with 53,300 tests performed, the data in the Unified Information Portal shows.

2021-10-30T10:36:39.313830+00:00 IST

Taiwan foreign minister visits Brussels, expresses gratitude over deepening ties with EU

Brussels [Belgium], October 30 (ANI): Taiwan's Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu met with members of the European Parliament in Belgium and expressed gratitude for the last week's approval of a resolution asking the European Union (EU) to deepen its political ties with Taipei.

2021-10-30T10:02:11.902140+00:00 IST

Police force away protesters blocking access to G20 Summit venue in Rome

Rome [Italy], October 30 (ANI/Sputnik): Italian police forced eco-activists to move off the road in Rome, as protesters were trying to block traffic in the street that leads to the EUR district hosting the G20 summit, the Italian media reported on Saturday.

2021-10-30T09:56:50.376825+00:00 IST

LGBT Afghan refugees arrive in Britain

London [UK], October 30 (ANI): The first group of LGBT Afghan refugees to be helped by the UK Government to leave Afghanistan arrived in Britain on Friday to start their new lives, UK Foreign Office said.

2021-10-30T09:49:03.639224+00:00 IST

Doctors advise Queen Elizabeth to rest, not to undertake any official visits

London [UK], October 30 (ANI): The doctors attending Queen Elizabeth II advised her on Friday to rest for at least two weeks and not undertake any official visits.

2021-10-30T08:56:57.875970+00:00 IST

PM Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India after 'warm meeting' ahead of G20

Rome [Italy], October 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Pope Francis to visit India during a "very warm" meeting at the Vatican City which lasted for an hour on Saturday, sources said.

2021-10-30T08:44:36.094489+00:00 IST

'Think twice': Taiwanese FM warns nations about being too dependent on China

Brussels [Belgium], October 30 (ANI): Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has urged countries in Europe and around the world to "think twice," before becoming too dependent on China economically and politically.

2021-10-30T08:41:40.183134+00:00 IST

G20 Summit: PM Modi departs from Vatican City after his meeting with Pope Francis

Rome [Italy], October 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from the Vatican City after his meeting with Pope Francis on Saturday ahead of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit.

2021-10-30T08:09:28.343498+00:00 IST

UK raises concern about Xinjiang situation, calls for unfettered access to region

London [UK], October 30 (ANI): The United Kingdom on Friday raised serious concern about the human rights situation in China's Xinjiang province and supports an international call on China to allow the High Commissioner for Human Rights unfettered access to the region.

2021-10-30T07:57:06.817111+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora, religious leaders, scholars elated over PM Modi's outreach in Italy

Rome [Italy], October 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Italy to attend G20 Summit, met the Indian diaspora, religious leaders and scholars, who were elated over his outreach and gesture.

2021-10-30T07:05:11.405777+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in Vatican City to meet Pope Francis ahead of G20 Summit

Rome [Italy], October 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Vatican City on Saturday to meet Pope Francis ahead of the highly anticipated Group of 20 (G20) Summit.

2021-10-30T06:44:24.427102+00:00 IST

UK PM raises concern about Hong Kong, Xinjiang in phone call with Chinese President Xi

London [UK], October 30 (ANI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping and discussed several issues, including action to address the climate crisis, global trade and Afghanistan.

2021-10-30T05:59:59.198257+00:00 IST

EU to toughen cybersecurity requirements for wireless devices

Brussels [Belgium], October 30 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Commission has adopted an amendment to the radio equipment directive on Friday to strengthen cybersecurity requirements for wireless mobile devices.

2021-10-30T01:52:58.002275+00:00 IST

Five people killed in shootout in nightclub in Panama city

Panama City [Panama], October 30 (ANI/Sputnik): Five people were killed and six more were injured in a shootout between local gangs at a Panama City nightclub, national police reported.

2021-10-30T01:43:58.718942+00:00 IST

Senior officials of Brazilian Health Regulator face threats over vaccination of children

Brasilia [Brazil], October 30 (ANI/Sputnik): The senior management of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, Anvisa, has received death threats over the possible approval of COVID-19 vaccination for children, the agency said.

2021-10-30T00:48:19.106998+00:00 IST

PM Modi to meet Pope Francis in Vatican today

Rome [Italy], October 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Pope Francis on Saturday in the Vatican on the second day of his visit to Rome, Italy.

2021-10-29T22:55:55.812891+00:00 IST

During cultural meet, PM pays respect to Indian soldiers who fought in Italy, draws praise from Sikh community

Rome [Italy] October 30 (ANI): Taking time out of his hectic schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met different cultural groups including members of the Sikh community. The PM also paid respect to the Indian soldiers who fought valiantly in Italy during World War II.

2021-10-29T20:10:52.078528+00:00 IST