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INS Jalashwa reaches Ehoala, Madagascar to deliver humanitarian aid to deal with drought

Antsiranana [Madagascar], March 22 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jalashwa on Monday reached the port of Ehoala, Madagascar to deliver a consignment of 1,000 metric tonnes of rice and 100,000 tablets of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to help Madagascar in dealing with severe drought in South Madagascar.

2021-03-22T10:10:36.671382+00:00 IST

Oman reports 1,665 new COVID-19 cases, total up to 150,800

Muscat [Oman], March 21 (ANI/Xinhua): The Omani health ministry on Sunday announced 1,665 new COVID-19 infections, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the sultanate to 150,800, the official Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.

2021-03-21T16:18:21.889167+00:00 IST

Ghana's bauxite deal with Chinese state-owned firm poses environmental risk: Report

Accra [Ghana], March 21 (ANI): Ghana's bauxite deal with a Chinese state-owned firm draws sharp criticism from environmentalists who warned that mining in the country's key forests would pose environmental risks.

2021-03-21T14:41:37.142110+00:00 IST

Republic of Congo's principal opposition candidate hospitalized with COVID-19

Brazzaville [Congo], March 21 (ANI/Xinhua): The opposition presidential candidate in the Republic of Congo, was hospitalized in Brazzaville after being diagnosed with COVID-19 on the eve of the elections scheduled for Sunday, his campaign manager said.

2021-03-21T09:22:56.809304+00:00 IST

Brazil reports 2,438 COVID-19 deaths

Sao Paulo [Brazil], March 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil on Saturday reported 2,438 deaths from COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 292,752, as healthcare systems continue to collapse across the country, the ministry of health said.

2021-03-21T02:48:51.041126+00:00 IST

Thousands protest in Israel against Netanyahu ahead of fourth snap election

Tel Aviv [Israel], March 21 (ANI): Thousands of people took to the streets throughout Israel to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, just days ahead of the country's fourth general election in less than two years, Haaretz reported.

2021-03-20T22:30:01.537761+00:00 IST

Palestinian President gets coronavirus vaccine shot

Gaza, March 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been vaccinated against COVID-19, the official WAFA news agency reports.

2021-03-20T22:27:40.582022+00:00 IST

China's treatment of Canadian nationals threatens respect for rule of law, relations with West: Trudeau

Ottawa [Canada], March 20 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday slammed China's treatment of two of its nationals there, saying it threatens both 'respect for the rule of law' and Beijing's relationships with Western nations.

2021-03-20T00:49:10.290793+00:00 IST

Russia registers 9,699 new COVID-19 cases

Moscow [Russia], March 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 9,699 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, down from 9,803 the day before, taking the overall tally to 4,437,938, the coronavirus response center said on Friday.

2021-03-19T08:52:55.447647+00:00 IST

13 law enforcement officers killed after criminals ambush patrol in Mexico

Mexico City [Mexico], March 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Criminals have attacked a patrol of law enforcement bodies in the central Mexican state of Mexico, leaving 13 officers killed, the regional ministry of security said.

2021-03-19T01:09:51.585772+00:00 IST

Mauritius to receive consignment of Indian-made Covaxin

Port Louis [Mauritius], March 19 (ANI): Mauritius will receive a consignment of Covaxin, India's indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine, on Friday, announced the High Commission of India in Port Louis on Thursday.

2021-03-18T21:06:37.990266+00:00 IST

India, Kuwait decide to establish Joint Commission to boost ties

New Delhi [India], March 18 (ANI): India and Kuwait have decided to establish a Joint Commission which will act as an umbrella for all bilateral institutional engagements such as foreign office consultations and joint working groups.

2021-03-18T17:12:12.504077+00:00 IST

Chinese hackers attacked Western Australia's Parliament during state election: Report

Canberra [Australia], March 18 (ANI): Chinese hackers reportedly attacked Australia's Western parliamentary email network earlier this month as a part of a massive global cyber-attack involving Microsoft software.

2021-03-18T12:19:47.218924+00:00 IST

Russia registers 9,803 new COVID-19 cases

Moscow [Russia], March 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 9,803 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, up from 8,998 the day before, taking the overall tally to 4,428,239, the coronavirus response center said on Thursday.

2021-03-18T08:26:22.026357+00:00 IST

Sudan demands Ethiopia's withdrawal from all Sudanese territories

Khartoum [Sudan], March 18 (ANI/Xinhua): Chairman of Sudan's Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan on Wednesday demanded that Ethiopia withdraw from all Sudanese territories.

2021-03-18T05:25:46.069166+00:00 IST

China's high demand for beef from Brazil fuelling environmental crisis

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], March 18 (ANI): A ravenous demand from China has helped Brazilian beef sales skyrocket to record levels - which has brought upon a devastating environmental cost.

2021-03-18T01:24:54.180332+00:00 IST

Trial of two Canadians detained in China to begin on Friday: Canada FM Garneau

Toronto [Canada], March 18 (ANI): Canadian Foreign Minister Marc Garneau on Wednesday said that the trial of two Canadians charged with espionage in China will begin on Friday.

2021-03-18T00:48:34.085643+00:00 IST

Tanzanian President John 'Bulldozer' Magufuli dies at 61

Dodoma [Tanzania], March 18 (ANI): Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli died at the age of 61, announced the government on Wednesday, amid speculation about his possible infection with COVID-19.

2021-03-17T21:30:51.046286+00:00 IST

Ebola infects 30, kills 15 in Guinea, DRC

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 17 (ANI/Xinhua): The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported 30 Ebola virus cases and 15 related deaths so far.

2021-03-17T17:16:33.446062+00:00 IST

Russia registers 8,998 new COVID-19 cases

Moscow [Russia], March 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 8,998 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, down from 9,393 the day before, taking the overall tally to 4,418,436, the coronavirus response center said on Wednesday.

2021-03-17T08:42:43.777107+00:00 IST

Ethiopia's COVID-19 cases reach 178,108

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Ethiopia reported 1,490 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, taking the national count to 178,108 on Tuesday.

2021-03-17T07:51:24.963911+00:00 IST