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Tunisia reports 2,292 new COVID-19 cases

Tunis [Tunisia], June 19 (ANI/Xinhua): Tunisian Health Ministry on Friday reported 2,292 new COVID-19 cases, raising the total number of infections in the North African country to 378,982.

2021-06-18T23:51:56.487742+00:00 IST

UN special envoy decries violence in Myanmar as 900 civilians already killed

New York [US], June 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Some 900 civilians have been killed by security forces in Myanmar since the military takeover on February 1, United Nations Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener told the UN General Assembly.

2021-06-18T22:53:24.592251+00:00 IST

EU lifts travel restrictions for US tourists

New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The European Union on Friday lifted travel restrictions on American travelers along with over ten other countries after over a year.

2021-06-18T22:37:30.898850+00:00 IST

Clash between Palestinians, police in Jerusalem, amid fear of fresh Israel-Hamas fighting

Tel Aviv [Isreal], June 19 (ANI): A fresh clash between Palestinians and Israeli Police erupted on Jerusalem's Temple Mount on Friday afternoon, amid fears of renewed fighting with the Hamas in the Gaza Strip over the situation in the Holy City.

2021-06-18T22:16:26.673632+00:00 IST

Russia to allow entry of Chinese citizens

Moscow [Russia], June 19 (ANI/Xinhua): Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova said Friday that China will be put on the list of countries whose citizens can enter Russia, ending a 16-month travel ban over COVID-19 concerns.

2021-06-18T19:57:05.426636+00:00 IST

Palestine cancels deal with Israel of supplying nearly 1 million COVID vaccines

Gaza [Palestine] June 19 (ANI): The Palestinian government on Friday announced cancellation of a deal with Israel relating to the supply of around one million doses of Pfizer (COVID-19) vaccine.

2021-06-18T19:56:46.244859+00:00 IST

Netherlands to lift almost all COVID-19 restrictions starting from June 26: Rutte

Amsterdam [Netherlands], June 19 (ANI/Sputnik): The Netherlands has decided to list almost all COVID-19 restrictions starting from June 26, Acting Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Friday.

2021-06-18T18:46:45.620848+00:00 IST

Guterres appointed UN Secretary-General for second term

New York [US], June 18 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was on Friday appointed for a second term to helm the 193-member world organization.

2021-06-18T14:01:28.359499+00:00 IST

Somali army kills 30 terrorists in southern region

Mogadishu [Somalia], June 18 (ANI/Xinhua): The Somali National Army (SNA), backed by regional forces, on Thursday killed 30 Shabab terrorists and injured 24 others in an operation in the country's southern Middle Shabelle region, an official confirmed on Friday.

2021-06-18T10:49:43.764764+00:00 IST

Brazil reports 2,311 more COVID-19 deaths

Brasilia [Brazil], June 18 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil registered 2,311 more deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the national death toll to 496,004, the health ministry said Thursday.

2021-06-18T06:08:07.896188+00:00 IST

Honduras prison clash leaves 5 dead, 15 injured

Tegucigalpa [Honduras], June 18 (ANI/Xinhua): A clash between rival gangs at a prison in east Honduras left five inmates dead and 15 others injured on Thursday, judicial authorities said.

2021-06-18T04:16:45.066558+00:00 IST

UK reports over 11,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, first time In four months

London [UK], June 18 (ANI): United Kingdom has recorded 11,007 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, with the emergence of the Delta variant pushing the figure above 10,000 for the first time since late February.

2021-06-18T00:47:50.967846+00:00 IST

Japan to lift state of emergency except in Okinawa

Tokyo [Japan], June 18 (ANI): The Japanese government has officially decided to end the coronavirus state of emergency on Sunday for nine of the 10 prefectures covered. Seven of the nine prefectures will then have focused restrictions through July 11.

2021-06-17T23:56:29.308978+00:00 IST

Less than 1 pc of Africa's population fully vaccinated against COVID-19: WHO

Moscow [Russia], June 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Less than 1% of the African population is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, while the countries are facing the third wave of COVID-19, WHO Regional Director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti said on Thursday.

2021-06-17T23:44:51.900840+00:00 IST

World's third largest diamond unearthed in Botswana

Gaborone [Botswana], June 18 (ANI): One of the world's largest diamonds has been unearthed in Botswana, the country government said. The CNN reported that the 1,098-carat stone, believed to be the third largest "gem-quality" diamond ever found, was presented to President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday.

2021-06-17T23:11:38.279077+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hamas targets across Gaza after arson attacks

Tel Aviv [Isreal], June 18 (ANI): The Israel Defense Forces has confirmed strikes against Hamas targets in Gaza Strip in retaliation to arson balloons attack launched from the region.

2021-06-17T22:36:39.917501+00:00 IST

Gunmen attack Nigerian school, kidnap students, 5 teachers

Abuja [Nigeria], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Unknown gunmen on Thursday attacked a secondary school in Nigeria's northwestern state of Kebbi, killing one policeman and abducted an unspecified number of students and five teachers, according to the police.

2021-06-17T17:04:02.587202+00:00 IST

Zambia's first president Kaunda dies at 97

Lusaka [Zambia], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Zambia's first President Kenneth Kaunda has died, according to the Zambian government on Thursday.

2021-06-17T16:52:34.988405+00:00 IST

Ambassador Abhay Kumar calls on Madagascar PM, informs about progress in bilateral ties

Antananarivo [Madagascar], June 17 (ANI): Indian Ambassador in Madagascar Abhay Kumar called on the country's Prime Minister Christian Ntsay on Thursday and informed him about the progress made in bilateral relations between the two countries.

2021-06-17T12:05:14.952603+00:00 IST

New Zealand bans entry to over 50 Belarusian officials over alleged human right abuses

Wellington [New Zealand], June 17 (ANI/Sputnik): New Zealand's government on Thursday announced sanctions against Minsk, banning more than 50 Belarusian nationals associated with President Alexander Lukashenko from entering the island country over alleged election fraud and human rights abuses.

2021-06-17T11:19:30.274060+00:00 IST

Major Australian banks report incidents of online banking failures

Canberra [Australia], June 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Several Australian major banks on Thursday reported operation issues in online applications, and the reason behind the matter is being determined.

2021-06-17T07:40:50.492997+00:00 IST