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Gupta brothers held after Interpol red notice, facing extradition

Dubai [UAE], June 7 (ANI): Gupta brothers, who are among South Africa's most wanted suspects linked to money laundering and criminal activities, were arrested by Dubai Police on Tuesday after receiving a red notice by Interpol.

2022-06-07T09:01:09.544191+00:00 IST

Malian transitional Prez signs decree to extend transition

Bamako [Mali], June 7 (ANI/Xinhua): Malian transitional president Assimi Goita signed on Monday a decree to extend the political transition in Mali for 24 months, starting from March 26, 2022.

2022-06-07T08:19:24.656340+00:00 IST

Bonn Climate Conference to lay groundwork for COP27

Bonn [Germany], June 7 (ANI): This year's Bonn annual UN Climate Change Conference kicked off on Monday, designed to lay the groundwork for success at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

2022-06-07T03:27:31.772870+00:00 IST

Gupta brothers linked to ex-South African Prez Zuma held in UAE

Cape Town [South Africa], June 7 (ANI): The South African government has said that the law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested Rajesh Gupta and Atul Gupta of the Gupta family, allegedly linked to former President Jacob Zuma in connection with financial wrongdoing.

2022-06-07T02:44:21.053045+00:00 IST

UK PM Boris Johnson calls vote victory 'good news'

London [United Kingdom], June 7(ANI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described his vote victory as 'good news' and a 'decisive result' as he managed to save his premiership by a slim margin.

2022-06-06T22:00:05.317148+00:00 IST

Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote with narrow margin

London [United Kingdom], June 7 (ANI): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday night survived a  no-confidence vote, however a rebellion by 148 of his 359 Conservative Party lawmakers signifies that his job security remains in peril.

2022-06-06T21:08:51.570299+00:00 IST

Indian Army participates in exercise 'Ex Khaan Quest 2022'

Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia], June 6 (ANI): A multinational peacekeeping exercise "Ex Khaan Quest 2022" featuring participation from military contingents from 16 countries, including India has commenced in Mongolia, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.

2022-06-06T16:58:28.303070+00:00 IST

Naidu meets Speaker of Qatar Shura Council in Doha

Doha [Qatar], June 6 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu met the Speaker of Qatar Shura Council, Hassan bin Abdulla Al Ghanim, as part of his three-nation tour which includes a visit to Doha.

2022-06-06T13:04:28.300315+00:00 IST

Australians losing millions to explosion in cryptocurrency

Sydney [Australia], June 6 (ANI/Xinhua): A new report from Australia's peak competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has shown that Australians have lost more than double to scams in the first four months of 2022 than the previous year.

2022-06-06T09:48:40.846874+00:00 IST

3 Kenyan police officers wounded in roadside blast

Garissa [Kenya], June 5 (ANI/Xinhua): Three police officers were wounded on Sunday when the vehicle they were traveling in ran over an improvised explosive device in Garissa, a county in northeast Kenya that borders Somalia.

2022-06-05T17:50:32.328011+00:00 IST

UN chief urges businesses to prioritize sustainability

Geneva [Switzerland], June 4 (ANI/Xinhua): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday urged businesses worldwide to prioritize sustainability ahead of World Environment Day, which falls on June 5 annually.

2022-06-05T08:59:34.714623+00:00 IST

Bajram Begaj elected as Albania's new president

Tirana [Albania], June 5 (ANI/Xinhua): Albanian lawmakers elected Bajram Begaj, who held the post of the Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces (AAF), as the new president of Albania, with 78 votes in favor, four against and one abstained at a parliament session here on Saturday.

2022-06-04T22:11:04.645851+00:00 IST

'India's visit to Gabon, Senegal fruitful'

Dakar [Senegal], June 4 (ANI): The Indian delegation, led by Vice President M Venkaiya Naidu on his recent visit to Gabon and Senegal, was very fruitful which resulted in strengthening the relationship between the nations in several sectors including Health, Agriculture, Trade and culture, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharti Pravin Pawar said while speaking to ANI.

2022-06-04T18:05:12.934991+00:00 IST

Vice President Naidu wraps up Senegal visit

Dakar [Senegal], June 4 (ANI): As Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday wrapped up his Senegal visit and is now headed to Qatar, the last leg of my three-nation tour.

2022-06-04T17:57:29.952357+00:00 IST

AUC chief condemns terrorist attack against UN peacekeepers

Addis Ababa [Mali], June 4 (ANI/Xinhua): Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Saturday condemned the latest terrorist attack against United Nations peacekeepers serving in Mali.

2022-06-04T17:06:18.486494+00:00 IST

Millions prepare to celebrate World Environment Day

Nairobi [Kenya], June 4 (ANI): People from across the globe are expected to come together on 5 June to mark World Environment Day, cleaning up beaches, planting trees, and holding marches in an effort to revive what experts say is a planet on the precipice.

2022-06-04T16:53:52.651997+00:00 IST

VP Venkaiah Naidu concludes visit to Senegal, embarks for Qatar

Dakar [Senegal], June 4 (ANI): After his three-day visit to Senegal, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday embarked on the last leg of his three-nation visit by leaving for Qatar.

2022-06-04T09:04:27.113643+00:00 IST

India-Senegal trade crossed USD 1.65 bln in 2021-22 despite COVID

Dakar [Senegal], June 4 (ANI): Highlighting the growth in trade and economic ties between India and Senegal, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Friday said that the bilateral trade has crossed a record high of USD 1.65 billion in 2021-22.

2022-06-04T07:04:23.329640+00:00 IST

India flags external actors' role worsening situation in Syria

New York [US], June 3 (ANI): Expressing concern over the increasing hostilities in Syria, India on Friday said threats of launching "military operations" by external actors worsened the situation in the war-torn country.

2022-06-03T18:16:02.710794+00:00 IST

AU expresses concern over humanitarian situations in Africa

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], June 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The African Union (AU) on Friday expressed deep concern over the complex humanitarian situations in the African continent.

2022-06-03T17:24:28.834597+00:00 IST

China security cooperation with Solomon consistent with law: Wang

Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], June 3 (ANI/Xinhua): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China's security cooperation with the Solomon Islands was in line with international law.

2022-06-03T17:18:27.556027+00:00 IST