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Somali army kills 10 Al-Shabab terrorists in southern region

Mogadishu [Somalia], June 3 (ANI/Xinhua): Somali National Army (SNA) said its elite forces, Danab, on Friday killed ten Al-Shabab terrorists in sting military operations conducted in Kismayo, the southern part of the country.

2022-06-03T15:06:54.745324+00:00 IST

India announces donation of 15,000 bicycles to Madagascar

Antananarivo [Madagascar], June 3 (ANI): World Bicycle Day 2022 was celebrated by the Embassy of India in Antananarivo, Madagascar on June 3 in partnership with over a dozen bicycle clubs in Madagascar.

2022-06-03T14:24:24.982872+00:00 IST

Iranian UN ambassador slams US sanctions as 'war' on Iranians

Tehran [Iran], June 3 (ANI): Iran's permanent representative to the UN Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the United States has waged a "war" on Iranian civilians by imposing sanctions, state media reported on Friday.

2022-06-03T13:47:46.366187+00:00 IST

Naidu's advice to Indian diaspora in Dakar

Dakar [Senegal], June 3 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu advised the Indian community in Senegal to follow rules and regulations of the country which has given them the opportunity, and secondly, not to forget their roots.

2022-06-02T23:25:10.642459+00:00 IST

UniVerse: An exhibition of paintings by Abhay K. opens

Antananarivo [Madagascar], June 2 (ANI): An exhibition of paintings by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay K. titled 'UniVerse' opened at the national academy of Madagascar in presence of the President of the Academy Pr. Rajaoson Francois and other dignitaries.

2022-06-02T16:17:55.532772+00:00 IST

Rwanda welcomes DRC's decision to release its soldiers

Kigali [Rwanda], June 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Rwanda has welcomed the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s decision to release its soldiers who were captured last month, the government spokesperson said Thursday.

2022-06-02T14:48:05.425682+00:00 IST

Venkaiah Naidu visits African Renaissance in Dakar

Dakar [Senegal], June 2 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who is on his 3-nation tour, visited the Monument of African Renaissance in Dakar, Senegal on Thursday.

2022-06-02T13:57:42.985115+00:00 IST

Dakar: India-Senegal sign three MoUs

Dakar [Senegal], June 2 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, who is on a three-nation tour to Senegal along with a government delegation, has signed three MoUs with the West African country to further deepen bilateral partnership in various areas.

2022-06-02T10:34:06.579026+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 7,870 new community cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], June 2 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand recorded 7,870 new community cases of COVID-19 and 13 more deaths from the pandemic, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday.

2022-06-02T09:24:04.070826+00:00 IST

Venkaiah Naidu visits Special Economic Zone in Gabon

Libreville [Gabon], June 1 (ANI): On his last day in Gabon, Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu, visited Special Economic Zone's (SEZ) wooden showrooms that have 10-12 Indian companies.

2022-06-01T17:44:53.993667+00:00 IST

Nigeria approves proposal for gas pipeline project to Morocco

Abuja [Nigeria], June 1 (ANI/Xinhua): The Nigerian government on Wednesday approved a proposal for the construction of a gas pipeline connecting Nigeria and Morocco.

2022-06-01T17:41:11.356067+00:00 IST

Gazprom suspends gas supplies to Orsted, Shell Europe

Moscow [Russia], June 1 (ANI): Russian gas holding Gazprom has confirmed the complete suspension of gas supplies to Denmark's Orsted Salg & Service and Shell Energy Europe following failure to pay in rubles.

2022-06-01T14:47:44.591217+00:00 IST

UN says 7.7 million people in need of humanitarian aid in Somalia

Mogadishu [Somalia], May 31 (ANI/Xinhua): The overall number of people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection in Somalia has risen to 7.7 million from 5.9 million in 2021, the United Nations relief agency said on Tuesday.

2022-05-31T17:49:44.004061+00:00 IST

Boko Haram militants kill 3 soldiers, 4 civilians in Cameroon

Yaounde [Cameroon], May 31 (ANI/Xinhua): Militants of the terror group Boko Haram killed at least three soldiers and four civilians in a raid early Tuesday in Cameroon's Far North region, according to security and local sources.

2022-05-31T16:51:56.612055+00:00 IST

Vice President Naidu discusses development with Gabon Prez, PM

Libreville [Gabon], May 31 (ANI): Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, on Tuesday called on the President of Gabon, Prime Minister and other high dignitaries to hold talks on socio-economic development in Libreville on the first leg of his three-nation visit.

2022-05-31T16:12:04.609873+00:00 IST

Gabon looking for enhancing its partnership with India

Libreville [Gabon], May 31 (ANI): African country Gabon is truly looking for enhancing its partnership with India during Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu's visit to the nation.

2022-05-31T16:11:21.892001+00:00 IST

Vice President Naidu meets Gabon President in Libreville

Libreville [Gabon], May 31 (ANI): Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday called upon the President of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, in Libreville during his three-day visit to the country.

2022-05-31T12:55:55.383352+00:00 IST

Vice President Naidu meets Gabon Foreign Minister

Libreville [Gabon], May 31 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday met the Foreign Minister of Gabon, Michael Moussa-Adamo during his three-day visit to Gabon.

2022-05-31T10:14:35.294581+00:00 IST

Brazil sees 63 COVID-19 deaths a day, death toll hits 666,516

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], May 31 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil registered 63 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the country's pandemic death toll to 666,516, the Health Ministry said Monday.

2022-05-31T04:19:40.454083+00:00 IST

WHO raises alarm on tobacco industry environmental impact

Geneva [Swizterland], May 31 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed new information on the extent to which tobacco damages both the environment and human health, calling for steps to make the industry more accountable for the destruction it is causing.

2022-05-31T01:45:44.417574+00:00 IST

Trudeau announces Canada handgun 'freeze'

Ottawa [Canada], May 31 (ANI): Following recent mass shootings in the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a proposed freeze on handgun ownership in Canada that would effectively ban their importation and sale.

2022-05-31T01:40:54.193554+00:00 IST