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China's BRI project causing environmental degradation in South Asia, says report

Amsterdam [Netherlands], August 26 (ANI): While China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) promises to create opportunities for the South Asian states to facilitate a more sustainable growth model, it also implies significant environmental risks, apart from economic, legal and sovereignty issues.

2021-08-26T07:43:27.167388+00:00 IST

G7 leaders agrees on roadmap for engagement with Taliban: PM Johnson

London [UK] August 24 (ANI): The leaders of Group of Seven nations have agreed on a roadmap for engagement with the Taliban, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed, adding that there would "probably" be a "Taliban government" in Kabul.

2021-08-24T17:28:46.612922+00:00 IST

UK records highest daily coronavirus-related death toll since March

London [UK], August 24 (ANI/Xinhua): Britain reported another 174 coronavirus-related deaths, the highest number of fatalities recorded in one day since 175 were recorded on March 12, according to official figures released Tuesday.

2021-08-24T17:25:31.473206+00:00 IST

'Extinction Rebellion' climate change activists block Central London on 2nd day of protest

London [UK] August 24 (ANI/Sputnik): Hundreds of people on Tuesday blocked roads around Parliament Street and Whitehall, in central London, on the second day of the Extinction Rebellion (XR) protest to demand urgent actions from governments to tackle climate change, a Sputnik correspondent reported.

2021-08-24T17:21:47.611513+00:00 IST

EU at G7 calls on Afghan authorities to give everyone access to Kabul Airport

Brussels [Belgium] August 24 (ANI/Sputnik): During the G7 meeting, the EU called on the new Afghan authorities to allow everyone who wants to get to Kabul airport, European Council President Charles Michel said on Tuesday following the discussion of Afghanistan at a virtual G7 meeting.

2021-08-24T16:35:40.925886+00:00 IST

Afghanistan: UN rights chief says she has credible 'harrowing' reports of rights violations by Taliban

Geneva [Switzerland], August 24 (ANI): A UN top diplomat for human rights said she has received harrowing and credible reports of serious violations of and human rights abuses in Afghanistan under the Taliban, including executions of civilians.

2021-08-24T14:21:40.256171+00:00 IST

EU poured USD 66 Mln in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan in 2021: Commission Spokesman

Brussels [Belgium] August 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union provided 57 million euros (USD 66 million) in humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan in 2021 so far, in addition, neighbouring countries hosting Afghan refugees got 22 million euros, European Commission spokesman Balazs Ujvari said on Tuesday.

2021-08-24T12:59:41.579618+00:00 IST

UK PM to call on G7 to step up support for Afghans

London [UK], August 24 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to call on the Group of Seven (G7) leaders to step up their support for the Afghan people at the group's emergency meeting on Afghanistan.

2021-08-23T23:16:46.223210+00:00 IST

Will begin to deliver S-400 missile system to India by 2021 end, says Russian company Almaz Antey

Moscow [Russia], August 24 (ANI): The deputy CEO of the air and space defense concern Almaz-Antey, Vyacheslav Dzirkaln on Monday said Russia will begin to deliver surface-to-air missile defence system (SAM) S-400 by end of the year 2021.

2021-08-23T21:16:20.904370+00:00 IST

Germany evacuates more than 2,700 people from Afghanistan: Foreign office

Berlin [Germany] August 23 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of people evacuated by the German armed forces from Afghanistan over the past week has surpassed 2,700, the Federal Foreign Office said on Monday.

2021-08-23T14:50:26.822682+00:00 IST

Afghans hold demonstration against Taliban in Sweden

Stockholm [Sweden], August 23 (ANI): Hundreds of people including numerous Afghans held a demonstration against the Taliban in the Swedish capital, Stockholm.

2021-08-22T20:36:25.377201+00:00 IST

UK Prime Minister, UN Chief discuss situation in Afghanistan

London [UK], August 23 (ANI): Ahead of the G7 leaders' meeting on Tuesday, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a telephone conversation with UN chief Antonio Guterres and discussed ongoing developments unfolding in Afghanistan.

2021-08-22T18:40:03.851346+00:00 IST

UK records another 32,253 coronavirus cases

London [UK], August 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Another 32,253 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 6,492,906, according to official figures released Sunday.

2021-08-22T16:58:27.131912+00:00 IST

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to resign in November

Stockholm [Sweden] August 22 (ANI): Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven of the Social Democrats party on Sunday announced that he will step down as party leader in November.

2021-08-22T12:05:35.421242+00:00 IST

Healthcare needs grow as humanitarian crisis worsens in Afghanistan

Geneva [Switzerland], August 22 (ANI): The World Health Organization has raised alarm regarding the healthcare situation in Afghanistan, where conflict has left countless people vulnerable to hunger and illnesses.

2021-08-22T00:15:38.873233+00:00 IST

Over 1,75,000 rally against coronavirus health passes in France: Reports

Paris [France], August 22 (ANI/Sputnik): More than 1,75,500 people participated in demonstrations against the coronavirus health passes held across France on Saturday, country-based BFMTV channel reported citing the French Interior Ministry.

2021-08-22T00:12:36.561416+00:00 IST

UK Foreign Secy speaks with US counterpart on evolving situation in Afghanistan

London [UK], August 22 (ANI): Amid the ongoing turmoil in Afghanistan, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab discussed the issues concerning the war-torn country with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.

2021-08-21T23:24:47.873945+00:00 IST

Merkel speaks with Erdogan, discusses Afghanistan's situation

Berlin [Germany], August 22 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and discussed the rapidly developing situation in Afghanistan. They both agreed to cooperate on assisting the work of international humanitarian organizations in the country.

2021-08-21T22:58:52.686275+00:00 IST

Greece erects fence at Turkey border to prevent Afghan refugee influx

Athens [Greece], August 22 (ANI): In a bid to prevent the influx of Afghan refugees from the Turkish border, Greece has erected a 25-mile fence and installed a new surveillance system, a media report said on Saturday.

2021-08-21T22:31:17.918025+00:00 IST

'Huge protest' rally in London against Taliban's Afghanistan takeover

London [UK], August 21 (ANI): Thousands of people took to the streets in support of Afghanistan near Hyde Park in central London on Saturday after the Taliban's takeover of the war-torn country, Sputnik reported.

2021-08-21T17:29:12.090199+00:00 IST

Romania evacuates 14 citizens, 4 Bulgarians from Afghanistan

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 21 (ANI/Sputnik): A Romanian military airplane has evacuated 14 Romanian nationals and four Bulgarians from the Afghan capital of Kabul, the Romanian Foreign Ministry reported.

2021-08-21T17:25:12.539874+00:00 IST