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7 Yemeni illegal migrants killed in crossfire near Saudi border: Sources

Sanaa [Yemen], October 2 (ANI/Xinhua): At least seven Yemeni illegal migrants have been killed in a crossfire in the past 24 hours when they were trying to cross into Saudi Arabia, a medic and a survivor told Xinhua on Saturday.

2021-10-02T14:18:00.964140+00:00 IST

Iran denounces Israeli foreign minister's visit to Bahrain

Tehran [Iran], October 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has denounced Israeli foreign minister's recent visit to Bahrain, Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday.

2021-10-02T13:49:14.409802+00:00 IST

WHO has lifted barriers for Sputnik V approval: Russian Health Minister

Geneva [Switzerland], October 2 (ANI): All obstacles preventing the certification of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against coronavirus by the World Health Organization (WHO) have been removed, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said at a briefing in Geneva.

2021-10-02T12:49:45.115646+00:00 IST

US, French Foreign ministers to hold talks on October 5

Paris [France], October 2 (ANI): French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian will hold talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on Tuesday, local media reported.

2021-10-02T12:10:19.235469+00:00 IST

UN rights chief calls for probe into killing of Rohingya activist

Geneva [Swizterland], October 2 (ANI): Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for a thorough probe into the killing of a Rohingya activist at a refugee camp in Bangladesh.

2021-10-02T11:13:24.555802+00:00 IST

Protest held in front of Chinese consulate in Vienna on China's national day

Vienna [Austria], October 2 (ANI): A protest was held in front of the Chinese consulate in Austria on the occasion of China's national day. The protest saw the participation of around 150 people.

2021-10-02T10:37:38.665726+00:00 IST

UK reacts to India's reciprocal move, says engaging with Indian govt on recognition of vaccine certification

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The UK on Friday said that the it is continuing to cooperate with other countries across the globe to expand recognition of COVID vaccine certification in a phased approach.

2021-10-01T17:02:32.358322+00:00 IST

US, UK, France to raise N. Korea missile launches at UNSC Friday: French envoy

New York [US], October 1 (ANI/Sputnik): France, the United Kingdom and the United States are concerned about North Korea's latest missile test launches and will address the issue at the UN Security Council later on Friday, French Ambassador to the United Nations Nicolas de Riviere said.

2021-10-01T16:22:41.006119+00:00 IST

Mali receives 4 helicopters, weapons from Russia: Defense Minister

Moscow [Russia] October 1 (ANI/Sputnik): A special plane has delivered four Mi-171 helicopters, as well as weapons and ammunition, from Russia to Mali, Malian Defense Minister Sadio Camara said.

2021-10-01T15:30:57.734003+00:00 IST

Untapped potential on trade between India, Australia: Trade Minister Dan Tehan

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan on Friday said the bilateral economic partnership between the two countries has "untapped potential" and the relationship on the "economic front doesn't match the strategic partnership".

2021-10-01T13:36:11.819467+00:00 IST

Nine COVID-19 patients die in hospital fire in Romania

Bucharest [Romania], October 1 (ANI/Xinhua): Nine COVID-19 patients have been confirmed dead in a fire that broke out Friday morning at an intensive care unit in Romania's Black Sea city of Constanta, according to local authorities.

2021-10-01T11:25:38.651135+00:00 IST

Jaishankar congratulates Cypriot counterpart on Cyprus's Independence Day

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday congratulated his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides and the people of Cyprus on their Independence Day.

2021-10-01T06:21:31.401331+00:00 IST

EU postpones free trade agreement talks with Australia amid AUKUS row

Canberra [Australia], October 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union has postponed for a month the 12th round of negotiations on a free trade agreement with Australia amid the diplomatic row over the US submarine contract with Australia under the recently-established AUKUS alliance.

2021-10-01T04:40:35.509096+00:00 IST

Ethiopia expels seven top UN officials for 'meddling'

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], September 30 (ANI): Ethiopia asked seven senior United Nations staff members to leave the country within 72 hours for allegedly meddling in the Horn of Africa nation's internal affairs, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

2021-09-30T16:58:16.912751+00:00 IST

Israeli FM flies to Bahrain to open embassy

Jerusalem [Israel] September 30 (ANI/Xinhua): Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid departed for Manama on Thursday to open the first Israeli embassy in Bahrain since the two countries established diplomatic ties last year.

2021-09-30T12:45:53.240687+00:00 IST

Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to jail for illegal campaign financing

Paris [France], September 30 (ANI): Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday was sentenced to one year in prison for illegal campaign financing in his unsuccessful 2012 re-election bid.

2021-09-30T10:47:14.082997+00:00 IST

Pakistan is epicentre of all kinds of terrorism, says MQM chief Altaf Hussain

London [UK], September 30 (ANI): Altaf Hussain, founder and leader of the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) has said that Pakistan is the epicentre of all kinds of terrorism.

2021-09-30T06:17:11.677881+00:00 IST

Glenmark receives marketing approval for Ryaltris in 13 countries across EU, UK

New Delhi [India] September 30 (ANI): Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, a research-led, global integrated pharmaceutical company, has received marketing approval for its fixed-dose combination nasal spray Ryaltris in 13 countries across the EU and UK.

2021-09-30T05:30:52.972317+00:00 IST

UK minister says gene editing laws to be relaxed for agriculture in England

London [UK], September 29 (ANI/Sputnik): Gene editing regulations in agricultural research would be eased in England as part of a plan to use post-Brexit freedoms to tackle problems related to farming and food security, the UK farming and environment minister, George Eustice, said on Wednesday.

2021-09-29T10:45:31.573065+00:00 IST

WHO apologises to victims of sexual abuse during Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Geneva [Switzerland], September 28 (ANI): The Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Tuesday apologised to the victims and survivors of the sexual exploitation in DR Congo by aid workers.

2021-09-28T17:30:21.788690+00:00 IST

Over 20 people hospitalized after explosion in Sweden's Gothenburg: Reports

Gothenburg [Sweden], September 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Between 20 and 25 people were hospitalized after the explosion in a residential building in Sweden's southwestern town of Gothenburg, Swedish media outlets, including Aftonbladet daily newspaper, reported on Tuesday.

2021-09-28T07:03:24.597511+00:00 IST