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Canadians refuse improved relations with China until detained compatriots freed: Poll

Ottawa [Canada], March 17 (ANI): An overwhelming majority of Canadians say there can be no improvement in bilateral relations with China until two of their compatriots held in detention in the country are released, an Angus Reid Institute poll has revealed.

2021-03-17T05:58:54.072471+00:00 IST

Dominican Republic Vice President thanks PM Modi for providing COVID-19 vaccines

Santo Domingo [Dominican Republic], March 16 (ANI): Dominican Republic Vice President and Head of the Health Cabinet Raquel Pena on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for providing 50,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

2021-03-16T10:42:22.620035+00:00 IST

Over 359 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered worldwide

Geneva [Switzerland], March 16 (ANI): At least 132 countries and territories have administered more than 359 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines so far.

2021-03-16T09:29:54.106421+00:00 IST

Brazil's President appoints yet another Health Minister

Brasilia [Brazil], March 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is replacing Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello in what becomes the fourth change in the post since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

2021-03-16T05:07:07.889215+00:00 IST

Comorian Foreign Minister thanks India for food assistance

Moroni [Comoros], March 15 (ANI): Comorian Foreign Minister Dhoihir Dhoulkamal on Monday thanked India for the support of 1000 metric tonnes of rice and called Indians and Comorians as brothers.

2021-03-15T15:33:31.756072+00:00 IST

Kyrgyzstan's COVID-19 cases near 87,000

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], March 15 (ANI/Xinhua): The total number of COVID-19 cases in Kyrgyzstan reached 86,917 after 67 new cases were registered on Monday.

2021-03-15T12:14:04.553609+00:00 IST

Peace in Afghanistan not possible until Pakistan halts 'proxy war': Ex- Canadian Envoy

Ottawa [Canada], March 15 (ANI): Canada's former ambassador to Afghanistan, Chris Alexander has said that restoring peace in Afghanistan will not be possible until Pakistan halts its "covert proxy war" in the country.

2021-03-15T09:41:32.441287+00:00 IST

Russia registers 9,437 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Moscow [Russia], March 15 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 9,437 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, down from 10,083 the day before, taking the overall tally to 4,400,045, the coronavirus response center said on Monday.

2021-03-15T09:27:01.405399+00:00 IST

Bolivian former interim President given 4 months in detention awaiting trial for coup

La Paz [Bolivia], March 15 (ANI/Sputnik): Bolivia's ex-interim President Jeanine Anez will be subject to four months of administrative arrest amid a coup investigation.

2021-03-15T03:48:33.964517+00:00 IST

Brazil reports fresh 76,178 cases of COVID-19, 1,997 deaths

Sao Paulo [Brazil], March 14 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil reported 76,178 new COVID-19 cases with 1,997 deaths over the past 24 hours, the health ministry said on Sunday.

2021-03-14T14:17:03.784419+00:00 IST

Ethiopia rejects US allegations of ethnic cleansing in Tigray

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 14 (ANI/Xinhua): The Ethiopian government on Saturday rejected US allegations of ethnic cleansing in the northern Tigray regional state as "completely unfounded."

2021-03-14T03:05:41.047409+00:00 IST

Chile reports 5,928 new cases of COVID-19

Santiago [Chile], March 14 (ANI/Xinhua): The Chilean Ministry of Health reported 5,928 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease on Saturday, with 123 more deaths related to the virus.

2021-03-14T01:05:17.434954+00:00 IST

200 opposition activists detained in Moscow

Moscow [Russia], March 14 (ANI): About 200 opposition activists were detained in Moscow on Saturday, according to a statement from Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs.

2021-03-13T22:13:35.924658+00:00 IST

Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine equally effective for all age groups: Developer

Moscow [Russia], March 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine has proven equally effective for all age groups, Alexander Gintsburg, the head of the Gamaleya research institute that developed the vaccine, said on Saturday.

2021-03-13T22:13:05.092149+00:00 IST

Ethiopia COVID-19 cases pass 172,000 mark

Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 13 (ANI/Xinhua): Ethiopia reported 1,361 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, taking the national count to 172,571, the country's Federal Ministry of Health said on Friday evening.

2021-03-13T11:02:23.707186+00:00 IST

Brazil ranks 2nd in terms of COVID-19 cases, death toll surpasses 275,000

Brasilia [Brazil], March 13 (ANI/Sputnik): Brazil comes now second in terms of the number of the confirmed coronavirus cases while the death toll from COVID-19 in the country has surpassed 275,000 people, the national Ministry of Health said.

2021-03-13T04:23:32.438583+00:00 IST

INS Jalashwa arrives at port of Antsiranana, Madagascar with Naval training team

Antsiranana [Madagascar], March 13 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa reached the port of Antsiranana, Madagascar on Friday with an Indian Naval training team on-board.

2021-03-13T02:38:54.132262+00:00 IST

Brazil COVID-19 death toll surpasses 275,000

Brasilia [Brazil], March 13 (ANI/Sputnik): Brazil comes now second in terms of the number of the confirmed coronavirus cases while the death toll from COVID-19 in the country has surpassed 275,000 people, the national Ministry of Health said.

2021-03-12T22:23:29.746174+00:00 IST

Missing Uyghur entrepreneur's sister urges Biden administration to act on 'unspeakable justice' by China

Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): Uyghur entrepreneur and philanthropist Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China almost five years ago, after participating in a prestigious US State Department programme, believed to be one of the two million Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities detained by the Chinese government in internment camps in Xinjiang.

2021-03-12T17:54:20.238723+00:00 IST

After historic first summit, Quad leaders pledge commitment to free, inclusive, rule-based Indo-Pacific region

Washington [US], March 12 (ANI): During the first Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), the four leaders - the US, Australia, India and Japan - stressed for a free, open and rule-based Indo-Pacific region that is "anchored by democratic values, and unconstrained by coercion".

2021-03-12T17:36:56.257529+00:00 IST

Indo-Pacific will shape destiny of world in 21st century: Australian PM Scott Morrison at Quad

Canberra [Australia], March 12 (ANI): During the first Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) on Friday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the Indo-Pacific will shape the destiny of the world in the 21st century.

2021-03-12T14:44:22.161908+00:00 IST