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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist arrested again

Bangkok [Thailand], July 1 (ANI): Marking the first anniversary of draconian Beijing-imposed national security law, Hong Kong-based pro-democracy activist and human rights lawyer was arrested for the second time in less than a month, reported an American broadcaster.

2021-07-01T17:27:24.285050+00:00 IST

Nigerian troops kill 73 Boko Haram militants in two weeks

Abuja [Nigeria], July 1 (ANI/Xinhua): Nigerian troops have killed 73 Boko Haram militants in operations conducted in past two weeks in the restive northeast region, a military spokesperson said on Thursday.

2021-07-01T16:59:02.972485+00:00 IST

Sister of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi remits Rs 17.25 cr to Enforcement Directorate

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Purvi Modi, sister Indian fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, remitted an amount of USD 23,16,889.03 from a UK bank account to the bank account of the Government of India, Directorate of Enforcement (ED), the ED said.

2021-07-01T12:53:57.463945+00:00 IST

UK opens new post-study work visa route for Indian students

New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The United Kingdom Home Office on Thursday officially opened its new post-study work visa for international students, which would offer overseas graduates from India and other destinations the option to apply for the right to stay on for job experience at the end of their university courses.

2021-07-01T11:51:37.372078+00:00 IST

Argentina reports 638 more COVID-19 deaths, death toll tops 94,000

Buenos Aires [Argentina], July 1 (ANI/Xinhua): Argentina on Wednesday reported 22,673 new cases of COVID-19 and 638 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing the national counts to 4,470,374 and 94,304 respectively.

2021-07-01T05:00:47.320435+00:00 IST

Canada's British Columbia sees unprecedented 195 pc spike in deaths amid heatwave

British Columbia [Canada], July 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The western Canadian province of British Columbia has registered an unprecedented 195 per cent rise in sudden fatalities within the past five days amid the heatwave, Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said.

2021-07-01T03:45:59.095441+00:00 IST

Brazil reports 43,836 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

Brasilia [Brazil], July 1 (ANI/Sputnik): The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 43,836 within the past 24 hours and the total number of cases reached 18,557,141.

2021-06-30T23:18:34.856916+00:00 IST

182 unmarked graves discovered near former indigenous residential school in Canada

Vancouver [Canada], July 1 (ANI/Xinhua) Another Canadian indigenous community announced Wednesday the discovery of the remains of 182 people in unmarked graves around a former indigenous residential school near Cranbrook in British Columbia province of Canada.

2021-06-30T21:09:27.856381+00:00 IST

Amid record-breaking heat in Canada, people making quick money by selling overpriced fans, ACs

Ottawa [Canada], July 1 (ANI): Amid the record-breaking heat in Canada, some people are trying to make a quick buck by selling high-priced fans, and air conditioners online as people are seeking relief from the sweltering summer.

2021-06-30T19:51:20.956225+00:00 IST

Had productive talks on supporting vulnerable societies: Jaishankar after meeting World Food Programme chief

Brindisi [Itlay], June 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday thanked the UN World Food Programme's Executive Director, David Beasley for co-hosting the Ministerial in Italy stating that discussions between India and the world body to support vulnerable societies globally was productive.

2021-06-30T17:12:00.375299+00:00 IST

Pakistan-origin man stabbed in Canada, weeks after migrant family killed

Saskatoon [Canada], June 30 (ANI): Weeks after a Pakistani family was murdered in Canada's Ontario, now a Muslim migrant has been stabbed in a Canadian province by two unidentified assailants, local media reported.

2021-06-30T15:12:36.294361+00:00 IST

Vladimir Putin says he remains opposed to compulsory COVID-19 vaccinations in Russia

Moscow [Russia], June 30 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been confirmed with high-level antibodies against COVID-19 virus after being inoculated with Sputnik V vaccine, on Wednesday said he remains opposed to compulsory coronavirus vaccinations for Russians, even as the country faces a deadly third coronavirus wave.

2021-06-30T13:48:34.228739+00:00 IST

Putin reveals he received Sputnik V jab

Moscow [Russia], June 30 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday disclosed that he had been inoculated with the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine.

2021-06-30T12:19:07.514066+00:00 IST

Korean Air awarded Oscar in aviation industry, 'Coping COVID-19 excellently'

Seoul [South Korea], June 30 (ANI/Global Economic): Korean Air was selected as the "2021 Airline of the Year" called the Oscar in the aviation industry by Air Transport World (ATW), an aviation media on Tuesday. The awards ceremony will be held in Boston on October 5.

2021-06-30T11:50:49.809922+00:00 IST

Namibia's biggest trade fair cancelled again due to COVID-19 surge

Windhoek [Namibia], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): Namibia's biggest trade fair, the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to rising COVID-19 cases, organisers said Wednesday.

2021-06-30T10:19:01.566491+00:00 IST

Rebel Tirgray forces gain control over Ethiopia's regional capital; decline ceasefire offer

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), June 30 (ANI): Rebels in Ethiopia's Tigray region have taken control over the capital Makele region, the Tigray People's Liberation Front said in a statement.

2021-06-30T09:58:43.981664+00:00 IST

World Bank approves 130 million USD to help Kenya fight COVID-19

Nairobi, June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): The World Bank said it has approved 14 billion shillings (about 130 million U.S. dollars) additional financing to help Kenya facilitate affordable and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.

2021-06-30T05:31:32.764522+00:00 IST

South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for contempt of court

Cape Town [South Africa], June 30 (ANI): South Africa's top court on Tuesday ruled that former President Jacob Zuma was in contempt of court and handed him a sentence of 15 months imprisonment for defying court orders to appear before a corruption investigation spanning nine years of his term.

2021-06-30T04:30:12.647775+00:00 IST

Zimbabwe sets deadline for frontline workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Harare (Zimbabwe) June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): The Zimbabwean government has set July 14 as the deadline for frontline health workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

2021-06-30T03:44:46.925852+00:00 IST

Brazil reports 1,893 more COVID-19 deaths

Sao Paulo [Brazil], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil registered 1,893 more deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the national death toll to 515,985, the health ministry said Tuesday.

2021-06-30T02:32:10.705015+00:00 IST

Brazil to suspend Covaxin vaccine deal

Brasilia [Brazil], June 30 (ANI): Amid a probe into accusations of irregularities against President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's health minister has announced that the country will suspend a USD 324 million contract to buy 20 million doses of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin.

2021-06-30T00:44:14.345802+00:00 IST