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US Defense Secy Austin to visit Lithuania on Saturday

Vilnius [Lithuania], February 17 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Lithuania on Saturday, where he will discuss security in the Baltic region with the country's leadership and military officials, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

2022-02-17T17:51:27.101314+00:00 IST

Iran's nuclear negotiator says deal 'closer than ever'

Vienna [Austria], February 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani said Wednesday that Iran and relevant countries are "closer than ever" to reaching an agreement to revive the 2015 nuclear deal at the ongoing Vienna talks.

2022-02-17T13:16:18.518076+00:00 IST

No decision on evacuation from Ukraine, focus remains on Indian citizens: MEA

New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): India has not taken any decision on evacuation operations from Ukraine and its focus remains on Indian citizens, including students and other nationals, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

2022-02-17T12:01:32.555330+00:00 IST

Israeli PM backs lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Tel Aviv [Israel], February 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday backed lifting COVID-19 restrictions due to the recent decline in daily COVID-19 cases in the country.

2022-02-17T10:52:14.349651+00:00 IST

ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meet on COVID-19 pandemic, inclusive economic recovery kicks off

Phnom Penh [Cambodia], February 17 (ANI): The ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting (AMM Retreat) kicked off here on Thursday in a hybrid format to discuss issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic, inclusive economic recovery and relations with dialogue partners.

2022-02-17T06:15:07.586047+00:00 IST

94 killed in heavy rainfall, landslides in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro

Buenos Aires [Argentina], February 17 (ANI): At least 94 people were killed in the Brazilian town of Petropolis north of Rio de Janeiro due to heavy rainfalls and subsequent landslides, media reported on Thursday.

2022-02-17T02:11:19.897503+00:00 IST

Chile declares state of emergency in north due to migratory crisis

Santiago [Chile], February 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Wednesday declared a constitutional state of emergency in four northern provinces, granting special powers to the Armed Forces to control irregular migration along the border.

2022-02-16T22:24:11.398937+00:00 IST

Japanese, UK leaders agree to continue diplomatic efforts on Ukraine: Tokyo

Tokyo [Japan], February 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his UK counterpart, Boris Johnson, have reaffirmed during a phone call on Wednesday their intention to continue diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions around Ukraine, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

2022-02-16T13:38:18.734759+00:00 IST

India's energy requirements expected to double in next 20 years: PM Modi

New Delhi [India], February 16 (ANI): Underlining that the energy requirement of India is expected to double in the next 20 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that denying this energy to the people of India will be denying life itself to millions.

2022-02-16T13:11:11.748481+00:00 IST

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Guatemala City

Guatemala City [Guatemala], February 16 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Guatemala City, capital of Guatemala on Wednesday, informed National Center for Seismology.

2022-02-16T07:58:00.280013+00:00 IST

Hijacked by vested interests: India rejects OIC remarks on Indian Muslims

New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): India on Tuesday termed the remarks made by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on the Muslim community in the country as "misleading" and said that Islamic organisation continues to be hijacked by vested interests to further their nefarious propaganda against India.

2022-02-15T15:11:25.474597+00:00 IST

India, Australia, and Singapore to jointly address marine pollution

New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): The Government of India, in partnership with the Government of Australia and the Government of Singapore, conducted an international workshop on combating marine pollution focusing on marine plastic debris on February 14-15, the Ministry of Earth Science informed on Tuesday.

2022-02-15T14:51:48.671388+00:00 IST

Norway to deploy additional NATO forces to Lithuania for 3 months: Defense Chief

Oslo [Norway], February 15 (ANI/Sputnik): Norway will contribute to the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania by sending up to 60 troops for three months amid the tense situation in Ukraine, Norwegian Defense Minister Odd Roger Enoksen said on Tuesday.

2022-02-15T14:04:39.495236+00:00 IST

Union Cabinet approves preparations for India's G20 Presidency, setting up of secretariat

New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures, which will be responsible for implementing overall policy decisions and arrangements needed for steering India's forthcoming G20 Presidency.

2022-02-15T13:58:40.147920+00:00 IST

India, Philippines agree to expand economic cooperation, trade and investment

New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday concluded his Philippines visit, during which he reviewed bilateral relations as both sides agreed to further expand economic cooperation and reaffirmed their strong commitment to a multifaceted partnership.

2022-02-15T12:39:18.857743+00:00 IST

WHO launches Quit Tobacco App

New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched 'Quit Tobacco App' to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up the use of tobacco in all forms - including smokeless and other newer products.

2022-02-15T10:16:19.834903+00:00 IST

Fiji: Over 10 die from leptospirosis in 2022

Suva [Fiji], January 15 (ANI/Xinhua): Around 11 people have died due to leptospirosis during the past one and half months in Fiji.

2022-02-15T08:43:35.575018+00:00 IST

India asks its citizens to leave Kiev temporarily amid Ukraine-Russia tensions

New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): Indian Embassy in Ukraine asked its citizens, particularly students whose stay is not essential, to leave Kiev temporarily amid the ongoing tension between Russian and Ukraine.

2022-02-15T06:32:19.233250+00:00 IST

PM Modi, ex-Kenyan PM Odinga express commitment to cooperate in healthcare sector

Nairobi [Kenya], February 15 (ANI): High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Dr Virander Paul on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga had expressed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in the healthcare sector.

2022-02-14T21:19:49.109834+00:00 IST

Australia evacuates embassy in Ukraine

Canberra [Australia], February 14 (ANI): Australia is evacuating its embassy in Ukraine amid rising tensions between Moscow and Kyiv.

2022-02-14T14:27:22.175936+00:00 IST

Germany deploying additional NATO forces in Lithuania this week: Vilnius

Vilnius [Lithuania], February 14 (ANI/Sputnik): A NATO reinforcement unit from Germany is arriving in Lithuania on Monday. Besides, additional military forces are expected in the Baltic country later this week, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said on Monday.

2022-02-14T13:39:15.335183+00:00 IST