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12 passengers killed in south Nigeria bus-truck collision

Abuja [Nigeria], March 12 (ANI/Xinhua): A total of 12 passengers were killed following a bus-truck collision in Nigeria's southwest region early Saturday, said the traffic police.

2022-03-12T16:33:45.332929+00:00 IST

At least 60 killed in train derailment in southeastern DR Congo

Kinshasa [DRC], March 12 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 60 people were killed late Thursday following a freight train derailed in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local authorities confirmed Saturday.

2022-03-12T14:09:32.953367+00:00 IST

Media watchdog condemns Nepali journalist's arrest in UAE

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 12 (ANI): A Nepali journalist living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was arrested by UAE police officials for publishing social media posts criticising the Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi, according to a media watchdog.

2022-03-12T05:20:58.749981+00:00 IST

Protest held in Canberra to commemorate 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day

Canberra [Australia], March 12 (ANI): Hundreds of people from the Tibetan community gathered in the City Centre in the capital city of Australia to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day.

2022-03-12T04:19:49.691111+00:00 IST

G7 nations vow to further cut reliance on Russian energy: joint statement

Ottawa [Canada], March 12 (ANI): Leaders of the Group of Seven nations have promised to continue reducing their reliance on Russian energy, "while ensuring that we do so in an orderly fashion and in ways that provide time for the world to secure alternative and sustainable supplies," according to a joint statement on Friday (local time).

2022-03-12T01:50:13.725247+00:00 IST

Gabriel Boric becomes Chile's youngest president

Santiago [Chile], March 12 (ANI): Left-leaning former student leader Gabriel Boric became Chile's new and youngest president on Friday.

2022-03-12T01:47:20.793354+00:00 IST

Rights body says at least 749 civilians killed amid conflict in northern Ethiopia

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 12 (ANI/Xinhua): The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said at least 749 civilians have died as a result of acts of violence in the context of the conflict in northern Ethiopia.

2022-03-11T19:28:23.928614+00:00 IST

14 killed in Burkina Faso gold mine attack

Ouagadougou [Burkina Faso], March 11 (ANI/Xinhua): Fourteen people were killed after unidentified armed men attacked a gold mine in the commune of Seytenga in Burkina Faso on Thursday afternoon, said the official news agency AIB on Friday.

2022-03-11T17:08:49.134548+00:00 IST

Australia announces critical minerals investment partnership with India

Canberra [Australia], March 11 (ANI): Australia has announced a three-year critical minerals investment partnership with India that will unlock mutual benefits for both countries from Canberra's leading critical minerals sector.

2022-03-11T07:46:13.854048+00:00 IST

Anti-China protest held in Canada on 63rd anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising

Ottawa [Canada], March 11 (ANI): Dozens of Tibetans and supporters from other communities gathered in front of the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa on March 10 to mark the 63rd anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising.

2022-03-11T07:04:26.851172+00:00 IST

UNSC to convene at Russia's request to probe into U.S. military biological activities in Ukraine

New York [US], March 10 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will convene on Friday to discuss the United States' alleged military biological research in Ukraine at Russia's request.

2022-03-11T06:29:12.278150+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy unveils plaque of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' in Antananarivo

Antananarivo [Madagascar], March 10 (ANI): To mark the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on the occasion of 75 years of India's Independence, the Indian Embassy in Madagascar organized a special unveiling ceremony of the plaque of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" on Thursday.

2022-03-10T10:28:53.802565+00:00 IST

'Dragon-bear' alliance may pose challenges for Israel: Report

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 10 (ANI): Beijing's deepening ties with Moscow and its pro-Kremlin approach, especially visible in the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis, could push Israel to choose sides between China-Russia and US alliance, writes Sergio Restelli in a local newspaper.

2022-03-10T09:25:30.393277+00:00 IST

China's ambitions not restricted to Taiwan: Australian Defence Minister

Canberra [Australia], March 10 (ANI): Those who think China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region are restricted to Taiwan don't understand history, Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton said.

2022-03-10T08:29:55.337577+00:00 IST

Australia to allocate over USD 27 bln to boost national defense by 2040: Reports

Canberra [Australia], March 10 (ANI/Sputnik): The Australian government is going to allocate 38 billion Australian dollars (over USD 27 billion) to boost the national defence and increase the number of military employees by some 18,000 until 2040, media reported.

2022-03-10T04:58:13.114252+00:00 IST

Australian states record death cases of Japanese encephalitis

Canberra [Australia], March 9 (ANI/Xinhua): Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) confirmed its first death of Japanese encephalitis on Wednesday amid warning of a national spread of the virus.

2022-03-09T08:29:45.709075+00:00 IST

Venezuelan President says Ukrainian conflict could lead to third world war

Caracas [Venezuela], March 8 (ANI/Sputnik): The military conflict in Ukraine could lead to a third world war, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said, adding that it is important to stop global "madness."

2022-03-08T10:03:26.253750+00:00 IST

Philippines raises age of consent to 16

Manila [Philippines], March 8 (ANI/Sputnik): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a bill to raise the age of consent in the country from 12 to 16, media reported on Monday.

2022-03-07T22:33:18.831383+00:00 IST

Third round of Ukraine-Russia talks end with no significant results: Report

Minsk [Belarus], March 8 (ANI): Russian and Ukrainian negotiators on Monday failed to achieve significant results during their third round of peace talks held in Belarus.

2022-03-07T20:51:38.788191+00:00 IST

Two soldiers, nine terrorists killed in Mali attack

Bamako [Mali], March 8 (ANI/Xinhua): Two Malian soldiers and nine terrorists were killed in an Armed Terrorist Groups (GAT) attack on Monday in the north of the country, confirmed the Directorate of Information and Public Relations of the Armed Forces (Dirpa) in a statement released on Monday.

2022-03-07T19:29:27.819897+00:00 IST

Australian PM supports Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity

Melbourne [Australia], March 7 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday extended his support to Ukraine's "sovereignty and territorial integrity" and said that the world has entered a period of profound strategic challenge and disruption.

2022-03-07T09:27:46.342844+00:00 IST