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ITEC programme reached out to more than 2,00,000 beneficiaries in 161 partner countries, says Indian Envoy in Madagascar

Antananarivo [Madagascar], September 24 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Madagascar celebrated 57th Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day on Thursday.

2021-09-24T03:58:35.520651+00:00 IST

UNICEF concerned about situation of Haitian families being expelled from US border

New York [US], September 24 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has voiced concern about the situation of Haitian families, particularly children, being expelled from the US border.

2021-09-24T02:51:49.971374+00:00 IST

COVID-19: Israel bans unvaccinated teachers from teaching

Tel Aviv [Israel] September 24(ANI/Xinhua): Israeli teachers who have not been vaccinated against the COVID-19 will be banned from entering schools unless they present a negative test result, Israeli Ministry of Education said on Thursday.

2021-09-24T01:28:54.360112+00:00 IST

Number of COVID-19 cases in Brazil rises by 24,611 to over 21.3mln

Brasilia [Brazil], September 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 24,611 to 21,308,178 within the past 24 hours, the national Ministry of Health said on late Thursday.

2021-09-24T01:02:44.215468+00:00 IST

Job losses, soaring prices creating new class of hungry in Afghanistan: UN body

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 24 (ANI): Job losses, lack of cash and soaring prices are creating a new class of hungry in Afghanistan, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned on Thursday.

2021-09-23T19:03:52.147163+00:00 IST

CDS General Rawat holds meeting with Russia's military chief at SCO

Orenburg [Russia], September 23 (ANI): India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Thursday met with the Russian General Staff Army General Valery Gerasimov and discussed issues of bilateral defence cooperation.

2021-09-23T17:13:36.825083+00:00 IST

MoS Foreign Trade of UAE calls on Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss economic ties

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI): Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State (MoS) for Foreign Trade, UAE, on Thursday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Ministry of Finance said.

2021-09-23T11:56:38.628620+00:00 IST

Australia's Minister for Trade and Investment to visit India next week

Canberra [Australia], September 23 (ANI): Australia's Minister for Trade and Investment Dan Tehan has said that he will visit India next week.

2021-09-23T08:46:45.463301+00:00 IST

Former Afghan mayor may settle in Switzerland

Geneva [Switzerland], September 23 (ANI): One of Afghanistan's first woman mayors, Zarifa Ghafari could settle in Switzerland, according to local media, which said that efforts are underway to obtain a special permit for the political activist who fled Kabul last month after Taliban took control.

2021-09-23T05:20:16.082880+00:00 IST

UNGA president to hold high-level event on universal vaccination in 2022

New York [US], September 23 (ANI/Xinhua): President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Abdulla Shahid said Wednesday that he would convene a high-level event on universal vaccination next year.

2021-09-23T01:39:35.974073+00:00 IST

Turkey reports 28,168 daily COVID-19 cases

Ankara [Turkey], September 23 (ANI/Xinhua): Turkey on Wednesday confirmed 28,168 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 6,932,453, according to its health ministry.

2021-09-23T00:56:54.693086+00:00 IST

329 people killed by cholera in Nigeria's northern state

Lagos [Nigera], September 22 (ANI/Xinhua): A cholera outbreak in north Nigeria's Kano state has killed at least 329 people since March, a state government official said on Wednesday.

2021-09-22T17:57:47.472127+00:00 IST

UN calls on Libyan parliament to focus on preparations for elections

Tripoli [Libya], September 22 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesday called on the Libyan House of Representatives (parliament) to focus on preparations for the upcoming elections.

2021-09-22T08:38:31.468340+00:00 IST

Thailand reports 10,919 new COVID-19 cases, 143 more deaths

Bangkok [Thailand], September 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Thailand on Tuesday reported 10,919 new COVID-19 cases and 143 additional fatalities, according to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

2021-09-21T13:26:33.062040+00:00 IST

Sudanese Prime Minister believes coup attempt reveals need for army reform

Khartoum [Sudan], September 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Sudanese Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok expressed the belief on Tuesday that the attempted military coup indicated the need for army and security agencies reform.

2021-09-21T12:36:48.943051+00:00 IST

Afghan girls to return to school 'as soon as possible': Taliban

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 21 (ANI): The Taliban on Tuesday announced that girls would be allowed to return to schools as soon as possible.

2021-09-21T09:29:17.656195+00:00 IST

Over 40 officers planning 'coup' in Sudan, detained

Khartoum [Sudan], September 21 (ANI): Over 40 officers who were involved in planning an attempted coup in Sudan were detained on Tuesday.

2021-09-21T09:09:54.641249+00:00 IST

'Thank you Canada for trust in Liberal team', PM Justin Trudeau after historic 3rd election win

Ottawa [Canada], September 21 (ANI): Expressing gratitude to Canadians who returned him to power in a closely contested election against Conservative leader, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday pledged to finish the fight against COVID-19 and move the country forward for everyone.

2021-09-21T08:59:34.288261+00:00 IST

Protests staged over construction ban in Australian state amid increasing COVID infections

Sydney [Australia], September 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia's construction industry workers took to the street for the second day following a two-week ban on the sector in Melbourne in response to construction sites being linked to new COVID-19 infections.

2021-09-21T06:26:57.249182+00:00 IST

Justin Trudeau set to become Canada PM for historic third time after Liberals win polls

Ottawa [Canada], September 21 (ANI): Justin Trudeau is poised for a third term as Canada's prime minister reported Canadian broadcasters who projected a win for his Liberal Party in Monday's elections.

2021-09-21T04:28:10.119199+00:00 IST

Argentine president reshuffles cabinet in wake of primary elections

Buenos Aires [Argentina], September 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Argentine President Alberto Fernandez swore in new cabinet ministers on Monday during a ceremony at the Bicentennial Museum at Government House.

2021-09-21T04:21:43.790159+00:00 IST