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Death toll from Tripoli clashes rises to 16

Tripoli [Libya], July 24 (ANI/Xinhua): The death toll from clashes between two rival armed groups in the Libyan capital Tripoli has increased to 16, and the injuries to 52, the Libyan Ministry of Health said on Saturday.

2022-07-23T22:36:19.247057+00:00 IST

Turkey says Russia has denied attacking Ukrainian Odesa port

Istanbul [Turkey], July 24 (ANI): Turkey's Defence Minister Hulusai Akar said that the Russian officials have told them that they have nothing to do with the strike on the Ukrainian Odesa port.

2022-07-23T18:57:27.415627+00:00 IST

WHO declares monkeypox global health emergency

Geneva [Switzerland], July 23 (ANI): Looking at the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries, the World Health Organization declared the virus a public health emergency of international concern.

2022-07-23T15:26:43.301755+00:00 IST

Cambodia slams "Cambodia Democracy Act" of US

Phnom Penh [Cambodia], July 23 (ANI/Xinhua): The Senate of Cambodia on Saturday slammed the so-called "Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022" released by the United States recently, saying the bill contains biased, unfounded and prejudiced content.

2022-07-23T10:18:40.853401+00:00 IST

UN to continue talks with EU, US, Russia on grain export

Washington [US], July 23 (ANI): A high-level UN trade official has said the world body will continue to stay engaged with partners in the European Union, the United States and Russia to understand any obstacles to grain exports in the wake of the deal with Ukraine.

2022-07-23T08:55:20.684216+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 7,746 new community cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], July 23 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand reported 7,746 new community cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

2022-07-23T05:27:51.184404+00:00 IST

Former Albanian PM denies UK claims of his corruption

Tirana [Albania], June 23 (ANI/Xinhua): Former Albanian prime minister and current leader of the country's main opposition Democratic Party (DP), Sali Berisha, has denied claims made earlier by British authorities of his "involvement in corrupt acts and ties to criminality."

2022-07-22T19:31:35.073486+00:00 IST

Russian FM to visit Uganda on African tour

Kampala [Uganda], July 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to visit Uganda on his African tour.

2022-07-22T18:03:51.771302+00:00 IST

At least 12 killed in South Sudan's oil-rich state

Juba [Sudan], July 22 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 12 soldiers were killed and 13 others wounded in South Sudan's northern oil-rich Unity State following a rebel attack in Mayom County Friday.

2022-07-22T18:03:33.289643+00:00 IST

ADF acknowledges failure to deal with sexual misconduct

Canberra [Australia], July 22 (ANI/Xinhua): The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has acknowledged its failure to deal with sexual misconduct within its ranks.

2022-07-22T09:57:21.625676+00:00 IST

Canada: British Columbia to end immigration detention in jails

British Columbia [Canada], July 22 (ANI): In a historic move, British Columbia's Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth, has announced that the province will terminate its immigration detention contract with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

2022-07-22T08:48:22.126816+00:00 IST

COVID-19 case count exceeds 30 million in Germany

Berlin [Germany], July 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Germany registered 136,624 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday, bringing the total count to over 30 million cases. Thursday's figure was around 16,000 less than a week ago, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has said.

2022-07-21T18:04:44.348222+00:00 IST

AfDB approves 5.4 million USD to boost food security in Somalia

Mogadishu [Somalia], July 21 (ANI/Xinhua): The African Development Bank (AfDB) through its concessional arm, the African Development Fund, has approved a 5.4 million US dollar grant to support the building of urgently needed food security in Somalia.

2022-07-21T17:54:01.981230+00:00 IST

UN high-level meeting mobilizes support for Africa

New York [US], July 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Africa came under the spotlight at a special high-level dialogue held Wednesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York, which was aimed at mobilizing greater support for advancing the continent's sustainable development.

2022-07-21T09:35:48.456030+00:00 IST

Five killed in eastern Uganda road accident

Kampala [Uganda], July 20 (ANI/Xinhua): Five people died in a road accident in the eastern Uganda district of Bulambuli, police said Wednesday.

2022-07-20T17:17:44.795772+00:00 IST

'Imran Khan upset over not getting support of establishment'

New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Former Pakistan envoy to the US, Husain Haqqani on Wednesday downplayed the importance of the recent bypoll win of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which is being described as a "game-changer" for the country's politics.

2022-07-20T09:59:07.415435+00:00 IST

Fijian economy on path to recovery despite challenges

Suva [Fiji], July 20 (ANI/Xinhua): The Fijian government has stepped up efforts to accelerate the economy despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Fiji's Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on Wednesday.

2022-07-20T09:42:29.842852+00:00 IST

How Russian natural gas cut-off could weigh on Europe?

Washington DC [US], July 20 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has further darkened the global growth outlook, with the European economy facing a serious setback given its trade, investment, and financial links with the warring countries.

2022-07-20T05:41:25.201872+00:00 IST

WMO warns of frequent heatwaves in decades ahead

Geneva [Switzerland], July 20 (ANI): Extreme heat in western Europe is causing devastating wildfires in France and Spain, and unprecedented drought in Italy and Portugal, according to World Metrological Organization (WMO).

2022-07-20T02:33:04.856133+00:00 IST

Rishi Sunak retains lead in fourth round of voting

London [UK], July 19 (ANI): Indian-origin former UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak retained the lead in the fourth round of voting on Tuesday to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister, while one candidate was eliminated.

2022-07-19T16:03:45.872040+00:00 IST

Pakistan, China mull extending CPEC to Afghanistan

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 19 (ANI): Pakistan and China are mulling the possibility of extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan, a development that may prove to be a security concern for India.

2022-07-19T06:20:11.153864+00:00 IST