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New Zealand reports 4,024 new COVID-19 community cases

Wellington [New Zealand], June 20 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand recorded 4,024 new community cases of COVID-19 and nine more deaths from the pandemic, the Ministry of Health said on Monday.

2022-06-20T08:01:11.102367+00:00 IST

French President Macron loses majority in Parliament

Paris [France], June 20 (ANI): French voters have denied the re-elected President Emmanuel Macron an absolute majority as the newly formed left-wing alliance government has gained the majority.

2022-06-20T05:45:51.700613+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 3,235 community cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], June 19 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand reported 3,235 community cases of COVID-19 and five more deaths on Sunday, said the Ministry of Health in a statement.

2022-06-19T10:19:45.830114+00:00 IST

London keeping memories of Tiananmen Square massacre alive

London [United Kingdom], June 19 (ANI): Although the Commemorating of the Tiananmen Square massacre was banned in China, the people in London are still keeping the memory alive with their protest.

2022-06-19T10:17:55.202209+00:00 IST

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson turns 58 today

London [United Kingdom], June 19 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is celebrating his 58th birthday on Sunday, which also happens to be the 'Father's Day', and this year probably gives more reason for him to celebrate the most.

2022-06-19T07:27:20.363848+00:00 IST

HK bans some media outlets from swearing-in of new leader

Hong Kong, June 18 (ANI): Hong Kong authorities have banned select media outlets from covering incoming leader John Lee's inauguration, citing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and security reasons.

2022-06-18T17:38:01.710897+00:00 IST

BP could remain Russia's Rosneft shareholder: CEO Sechin

St Petersburg [Russia], June 18 (ANI/Sputnik): UK oil and gas company, BP, announced its withdrawal from Russia's Rosneft but still remains a shareholder and shows a desire to stay despite the crisis without real losses, Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin said on Saturday.

2022-06-18T12:21:56.233551+00:00 IST

Over 2000 Tunisian illegal migrants reach Italian coasts

Tunis [Tunisia], June 18 (ANI/Xinhua): More than 2000 Tunisian illegal migrants have managed to reach the Italian coasts in the first five months of this year, the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) reported on Friday.

2022-06-17T23:28:18.947300+00:00 IST

Somali forces kill 67 Al-Shabab terrorists in foiled attack

Mogadishu [Somalia], June 18 (ANI/Xinhua): Somalia's Galmudug State forces killed 67 Al-Shabab terrorists and wounded several others in a foiled attack in the central town of Bahdo early Friday.

2022-06-17T19:01:44.505678+00:00 IST

Botswana reports outbreak of Bovine Malignant Catarrhal Fever

Gaborone [Botswana], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Botswana reported an outbreak of Bovine Malignant Catarrhal Fever (BMCF) near Gasita village, some 150 kms southeast of Gaborone on Friday.

2022-06-17T18:27:07.312746+00:00 IST

Civil society calls for urgent measures to protect Uyghurs

Munich [Germany], June 17 (ANI): A group of 22 refugee and human rights groups and 50 Uyghur organizations are calling on governments and international organizations to take urgent steps to protect Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples at imminent risk of refoulement, a pro-Uyghur announced on Friday.

2022-06-17T15:45:55.892262+00:00 IST

Diplomatic ties between Pakistan, South Africa strained: Reports

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 17 (ANI): Diplomatic ties between Pakistan and South Africa have been strained after both countries imposed an unannounced ban on the transfer and registration of vehicles of each other's embassies, media reports said on Friday.

2022-06-17T14:38:30.076281+00:00 IST

India scores big at WTO, conference sees some landmark decisions

Geneva [Switzerland], June 17 (ANI): India changed the narrative and controlled it well from beginning to end at the WTO ministerial conference that saw some landmark decisions and the country's image has risen phenomenally in the world community, sources said.

2022-06-17T13:51:52.373341+00:00 IST

India delivers at WTO Ministerial Conference

Geneva [Switzerland], June 17 (ANI): India has been able to secure a favourable outcome at the WTO after many years, despite a strong global campaign against its farmers and fishermen, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said.

2022-06-17T13:03:04.187472+00:00 IST

WC organizers remove China reference from Taiwan fan IDs

Taipei [Taiwan], June 17 (ANI): FIFA World Cup host Qatar has rectified an online application form that listed Taiwan as part of China after Taipei lodged a protest.

2022-06-17T11:10:12.996213+00:00 IST

Egypt lifts all COVID-19-related entry restrictions

Cairo [Egypt], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Egypt on Thursday lifted all COVID-19-related entry restrictions for all travelers, whether Egyptians or foreigners.

2022-06-17T00:12:21.391996+00:00 IST

Nigerian police kill four gunmen in north state

Lagos [Nigeria], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): At least four gunmen suspected to be bandits were killed in a shootout with Nigerian police in the northern state of Kaduna, police said on Thursday.

2022-06-16T19:10:36.808136+00:00 IST

Moroccan king tests positive for COVID-19

Rabat [Morocco], June 16 (ANI/Xinhua): Moroccan King Mohammed VI has tested positive for COVID-19, official news agency MAP reported Thursday.

2022-06-16T17:46:40.997043+00:00 IST

Global displacement hits record 89.3 million in 2021: UN

Geneva [Switzerland], June 16 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of people forced to flee their homes reached 89.3 million by the end of 2021, a record high since records began, up 8 per cent year on year, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) said on Thursday.

2022-06-16T17:45:41.681901+00:00 IST

NZ removes pre-departure COVID-19 tests for inbound travelers

Wellington [New Zealand], June 16 (ANI/Xinhua): Travelers to New Zealand will no longer need a COVID-19 pre-departure test from 11:59 pm, June 20, COVID-19 Response Minister Ayesha Verrall said on Thursday.

2022-06-16T12:10:46.600184+00:00 IST

Car explosion kills journalist in Yemen's Aden

Aden [Yemen], June 16 (ANI/Xinhua): A local Yemeni journalist was killed after his vehicle was blown up in the southern port city of Aden on Wednesday, a government official told Xinhua.

2022-06-16T03:45:31.714239+00:00 IST