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CCP will utilize Beijing Olympics to whitewash genocide, say rights activists

New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): A few days ahead of the Beijing Olympics, several Uyghur activists and human rights experts at a webinar argued that the Winter Games will implicitly approve of the rights violation of the Muslim minority community in China.

2022-01-28T03:23:07.801821+00:00 IST

Brazil's COVID-19 cases rise by record 228,954 cases

Rio De Janeiro [Brazil], January 28 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by record 228,954 to more than 24.7 million within the past 24 hours, the National Ministry of Health said on late Thursday.

2022-01-28T02:06:14.760466+00:00 IST

800 people affected by floods in SW Uganda

Kampala [Uganda], January 27 (ANI/Xinhua): Torrential rains, floods and a mudslide have affected 800 people in three sub-counties in the western Ugandan district of Kisoro, a relief agency said on Thursday.

2022-01-27T11:03:57.816827+00:00 IST

Australian energy firm Woodside to withdraw from Myanmar

Perth [Australia], January 27 (ANI): Major Australian energy company Woodside has decided to withdraw from its interests in Myanmar, citing the deteriorating human rights situation in the country.

2022-01-27T05:06:50.398392+00:00 IST

Canada to deploy up to 400 personnel to support forces in Ukraine

Ottawa [Canada], January 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Canada will deploy up to 400 personnel in total to assist the Ukrainian military and 60 of them will be deploying in the next several days, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said during a news conference with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

2022-01-27T03:56:00.562099+00:00 IST

Brazil's COVID-19 cases rise by record 224,567 to over 24.53 mln

Brasilia [Brazil], January 27 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by record 224,567 to more than 24.53 million within the past 24 hours, the National Ministry of Health said on late Wednesday.

2022-01-27T02:26:17.811452+00:00 IST

Indian embassy in Madagascar celebrates 73rd Republic Day by unfurling national flag

Antananarivo [Madagascar], January 26 (ANI): Indian Ambassador in Madagascar, Abhay Kumar, on Wednesday, unfurled the National Flag to mark the 73rd Republic Day of India.

2022-01-26T15:39:27.826267+00:00 IST

China fumes as Lithuania, Slovenia stand against its 'aggression'

Lasko [Slovenia], January 26 (ANI): After Lithuania, another member of the European Union - Slovenia - has shown the courage to stand against China and its aggressive political and economic moves, as the Central European country has openly disclosed its plan to establish a representative office in Taiwan.

2022-01-26T06:57:36.649457+00:00 IST

Iran blasts Saudi-led coalition's airstrikes in Yemen

Tehran [Iran], January 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Iran on Tuesday condemned the recent air raids on Yemen launched by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, calling on the United Nations to hold the perpetrators accountable for "the criminal move."

2022-01-26T01:24:52.292786+00:00 IST

IMF urges El Salvador to ditch Bitcoin as legal tender citing concerns of risks

Washington [US], January 26 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday urged El Salvador to remove Bitcoin as a legal lender citing concerns over financial and market integrity risks.

2022-01-25T21:29:21.767626+00:00 IST

Emerging economies to experience more pain when developed world raises interest rates: IMF

Washington [US], January 26 (ANI/Sputnik): Emerging economies that face inflationary pressure as they come out of the coronavirus pandemic are likely to feel more pain when interest rates are raised in the developed world, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath said on Tuesday.

2022-01-25T19:19:25.625333+00:00 IST

Turkey's Istanbul bans private vehicles due to heavy snowfall

Istanbul [Turkey], January 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Turkey's largest city of Istanbul announced a ban on private vehicles from the roads on Tuesday due to a strong snowfall.

2022-01-25T08:33:06.848876+00:00 IST

Canada advises citizens to refrain from trips to Ukraine over security fears

Ottawa [Canada], January 25 (ANI): Canada has advised its nationals to cancel plans for non-essential trips to Ukraine amid growing tension between Russia and Ukraine border, Sputnik News Agency reported citing an advisory issued by the country's ministry of foreign affairs.

2022-01-25T07:34:23.380813+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Venezuela allows flights with Spain

Caracas [Venezuelan], January 25 (ANI/Sputnik): The Venezuelan government has added Spain to its list of permitted passenger air travel destinations almost two years after the suspension of flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Institute of Civil Aviation (INAC) said in a statement.

2022-01-25T03:31:22.504841+00:00 IST

UAE intercepts 2 ballistic missiles as tensions with Yemen's Houthis rise

Dubai [UAE], January 25 (ANI/Xinhua): The Defense Ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Monday that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi militia.

2022-01-24T22:36:36.930656+00:00 IST

UN chief concerned about developments in Burkina Faso amid coup: Spokesperson

New York [US], January 25 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern about the situation in Burkina Faso and condemns any forceful takeover of power following the coup d'etat there.

2022-01-24T20:59:13.483025+00:00 IST

Burkina Faso's army says President Roch Kabore ousted

Ouagadougou [Burkina Faso], January 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Burkina Faso's army announced on Monday it had ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the borders, according to media reports.

2022-01-24T19:04:49.682914+00:00 IST

Burkina Faso President possibly detained: Reports

Ouagadougou [Burkina Faso], January 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The president of Burkina Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kabore, is possibly detained following riots in the capital and reports about an attempted coup, the RFI radio broadcaster reported on Monday, citing sources.

2022-01-24T09:04:32.604369+00:00 IST

Ankara to discuss F-35 deal with US in January-early February: Turkish Defense Ministry

Ankara [Turkey], January 24 (ANI/Sputnik): Ankara and Washington will negotiate the deal on F-35 fighters in late January - early February in the United States, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Sunday.

2022-01-23T23:52:36.151324+00:00 IST

Libyan PM stresses rejection of armed conflict

Tripoli [Libya], January 24 (ANI/Xinhua): Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah stressed on Sunday his rejection of any armed conflict in the country.

2022-01-23T21:38:28.415934+00:00 IST

NATO activity near CSTO borders not conductive to security in region: CSTO Head

Minsk [Belarus], January 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The military activity of NATO countries near the borders of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Eastern Europe does not contribute to strengthening security in the region, CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas said on Sunday.

2022-01-23T21:21:59.812128+00:00 IST