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Cuba reports first death from COVID-19 in a week

Havana [Cuba], December 19 (ANI/Xinhua): Cuba reported its first death from COVID-19 this week and registered 77 new cases, bringing the death toll to 8,314 and the number of infections to 964,035, the Ministry of Public Health said on Saturday.

2021-12-19T00:40:26.405327+00:00 IST

Canada's COVID-19 cases continue to soar

Ottawa [Canada], December 19 (ANI/Xinhua): COVID-19 cases are continuing to soar across Canada fueled by the Omicron variant, with confirmation of 7,566 new cases as of Saturday afternoon.

2021-12-19T00:29:22.214382+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal interacts with exporters, businesses to enhance market access for India in UAE

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 18 (ANI): Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal chaired an interaction with the captains of Indian industry and heads of Export Promotion Councils in Mumbai on Saturday to discuss certain opportunities for Indian businesses to expand their global footprint by leveraging the business platforms and infrastructure offered by UAE.

2021-12-18T18:28:23.738610+00:00 IST

Chad to send 1,000 troops to Mali as part of UN Mission

Bamako [Mali], December 18 (ANI/Sputnik): One thousand of Chadian soldiers will be stationed in West-African country of Mali to strengthen its forces as part of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), the Malian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.

2021-12-18T16:35:26.913887+00:00 IST

26/11 Mumbai attacks: New report reveals how Chabad House became Jewish target

London [UK], December 18 (ANI): A new on the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, has shed light on how Chabad House was chosen as a Jewish target, according to a London-based Jewish weekly newspaper.

2021-12-18T14:05:32.914600+00:00 IST

Africa's COVID-19 cases pass 9.1 million

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. December 18 (ANI/ Xinhua): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 9,114,964 as of late Friday evening, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

2021-12-18T09:09:28.199307+00:00 IST

Canada lifts travel ban on 10 African countries: Health Minister

Ottawa [Canada], December 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Canada is scrapping a ban on international travel from 10 African countries, which was introduced over Omicron fears, starting December 18 at 11:59 pm, Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said on Friday.

2021-12-17T17:38:03.034137+00:00 IST

Singapore reports 412 new COVID-19 cases

Singapore, December 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Singapore reported 412 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total tally in the country to 275,384.

2021-12-17T15:29:38.025839+00:00 IST

WHO approves emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine Covovax

Geneva [Switzerland], December 17 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) said it had approved the Covovax coronavirus vaccine, which is manufactured by the Serum Institute of India under license from US company Novavax, for emergency use.

2021-12-17T14:58:39.423277+00:00 IST

Belarusian border committee says Polish soldier seeking political asylum

Minsk [Belarus], December 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Belarus' State Border Committee on Friday said that a Polish soldier has requested political asylum in Belarus in protest against Warsaw's ill-treatment of asylum seekers.

2021-12-17T10:40:09.784531+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker terms Vietnam as important pillar of India's Act East Policy

New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): A Parliamentary delegation led by the Chairman of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Vietnam, Vuong Dinh Hue, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday.

2021-12-16T15:55:09.010953+00:00 IST

Egypt approves COVID-19 booster shots

Cairo [Egypt], December 16 (ANI/Xinhua): Egypt has approved on Thursday the administration of a third COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for those who received their second shot at least six months ago, according to a statement by the country's government.

2021-12-16T15:05:08.012315+00:00 IST

US military shoots down drone approaching its base in Southern Syria

Washington [US], December 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The US military on Tuesday shot down one of two small drones flying towards the US At Tanf Garrison outpost in the southern Syria, and allegedly posing a threat to the base, media reported on Thursday.

2021-12-16T10:41:57.743111+00:00 IST

Omicron likely to become dominant strain in Europe at beginning of 2022: ECDC

Moscow [Russia], December 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control predicted on Wednesday that Omicron would likely overtake Delta to become the dominant coronavirus strain in Europe in early 2022.

2021-12-15T16:59:59.009964+00:00 IST

BRICS Sherpas, Sous Sherpas hold fourth meeting, review this year's activities

New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas held their fourth and concluding meeting under India's Chairship during the year 2021, on December 15 and review the activities held this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

2021-12-15T15:59:54.447172+00:00 IST

Lithuania recalls envoy to China for consultations amid tensions over Taiwan

Vilnius [Lithuania], December 15 (ANI): Lithuania has announced that it had recalled its top diplomat in China for consultations and that the embassy in Beijing would operate remotely.

2021-12-15T15:16:53.735083+00:00 IST

UNHCR faces funding shortfall to meet needs of refugees, IDPs in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], December 15 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday said it only received 72 percent of the 164.5 million U.S. dollars it wants to meet the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees in Ethiopia.

2021-12-15T15:10:47.576184+00:00 IST

Nigerian state lawmaker shot dead

Abuja [Nigeria], December 15 (ANI/Xinhua): A state lawmaker of north Nigeria's Kaduna state was shot dead by gunmen on Monday on a highway in the state, a local official said on Wednesday.

2021-12-15T13:23:03.771564+00:00 IST

Iran narrows down differences with IAEA: Spokesperson

Tehran [Iran], December 15 (ANI/Xinhua): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said talks between the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have made progress on narrowing down differences, official IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday.

2021-12-15T12:45:56.042483+00:00 IST

Kenya detects 3 cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant

Nairobi [Kenya] December 15 (ANI/Xinhua): Kenya's Ministry of Health said on Wednesday it has detected three cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country.

2021-12-15T12:36:55.681768+00:00 IST

Australia's AUKUS nuclear submarines fleet may cost over USD 121 bn: Report

Canberra [Australia], December 15 (ANI/Sputnik): The new nuclear submarine fleet under the AUKUS partnership is expected to cost Australia as much as 171 billion Australian dollars (USD 121.7 billion) and will not be deployed for at least two decades, according to a report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI).

2021-12-15T10:15:25.516389+00:00 IST