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India, Kazakhstan hold 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations, review bilateral cooperation

New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): India and Kazakhstan on Tuesday held the seventh round of Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) via digital video-conference and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation within the framework of their Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs Ministry (MEA) said.

2020-11-17T14:13:07.501466+00:00 IST

After parliamentary study on Uyghur 'genocide', Canada pushes for sanctions on Chinese officials

Ottawa [Canada], November 17 (ANI): After a parliamentary study established "genocide" against the Uyghurs in China, members of Parliament in Canada are pushing the Justin Trudeau led-government to impose sanctions on Chinese officials for human rights abuses.

2020-11-17T13:54:07.314889+00:00 IST

Malabar phase II exercise 2020 kicks off in Arabian Sea

New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): The second phase of the Malabar exercise began on Tuesday in the Northern Arabian Sea with the participation of Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, the American aircraft carrier USS Nimitz along with other Indian, US, Australian and Japanese warships carrying out 'Malabar-2020' wargames.

2020-11-17T11:47:06.436577+00:00 IST

Ajay Kumar concurrently accredited as Indian envoy to Burundi

New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): The present High Commissioner of India to Uganda A Ajay Kumar has been concurrently accredited as the next Indian envoy to Burundi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

2020-11-17T10:42:46.070476+00:00 IST

Chile reports 1,331 new COVID-19 cases

Santiago [Chile], November 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Chile on Monday reported 1,331 new daily cases of COVID-19 infection, pushing the total caseload to 532,604, while 44 more patients died, raising the death toll to 14,863.

2020-11-17T07:42:25.774198+00:00 IST

Over 100 natural disasters occurred worldwide amid pandemic since March - IFRC

Moscow [Russia], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Over 100 natural disasters affecting more than 50 million people occurred in the first half a year alone since the coronavirus pandemic was officially announced in March, stated the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in its annual World Disasters report on Tuesday.

2020-11-17T07:36:33.521501+00:00 IST

Canada allots USD 1.1 million to fight COVID-19 misinformation

Ottawa [Canada], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Canada is contributing USD 1.15 million towards fighting misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement at the conclusion of the Global Conference on Media Freedom.

2020-11-17T01:04:00.172814+00:00 IST

Navies of India, US, Japan, Australia to take part in second phase of Malabar exercise

New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Navies of India, the United States, Japan and Australia are set to take part in the second phase of Exercise Malabar that is scheduled to take place from November 17 to 20 in the Indian Ocean region, the Navy said on Monday.

2020-11-16T17:33:17.632366+00:00 IST

UAE's Etihad Airways to conduct daily flights to Tel Aviv starting March 2021

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The UAE's flagship carrier Etihad Airways on Monday announced the launch of daily flights from the capital of Abu Dhabi to Israel's Tel Aviv starting from March 28, 2021.

2020-11-16T13:16:42.234951+00:00 IST

BRICS leaders to discuss cooperation, international issues at 12th Summit

Moscow [Russia], November 16 (ANI): The participants of the 12th BRICS summit, which will be held on November 17, will discuss cooperation prospects and the international agenda, the Russian foreign ministry said here on Monday.

2020-11-16T12:12:19.381899+00:00 IST

PM Modi to attend 12th BRICS Summit on Nov 17

New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the 12th BRICS Summit hosted by Russia, under the theme 'Global Stability, Shared Security and Innovative Growth' on November 17.

2020-11-16T10:51:58.710974+00:00 IST

2 killed as Nigerian troops rescue 9 from kidnappers

Abuja [Nigeria], November 16 (ANI/Xinhua): Two people were killed when security forces responded to a call to rescue nine travelers in northern Nigeria, an official confirmed on Monday.

2020-11-16T10:22:37.016257+00:00 IST

Peru's Congress suspends session on nominating new interim president

Moscow [Russia], November 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Peru's Congress has suspended the voting on the appointment of a new interim president of the country until midday on Monday.

2020-11-16T08:52:16.199191+00:00 IST

Navies of India, US, Japan, Australia to begin second phase of Malabar Exercise

New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): The second phase of the Malabar Naval exercise including Australia, Japan and the US, is scheduled to be held in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday and will continue till Friday.

2020-11-16T07:50:23.558504+00:00 IST

Libya reports 974 new COVID-19 cases, total reaches 73,602

Tripoli [Libya], November 16 (ANI/Xinhua): The National Center for Disease Control of Libya on Sunday reported 974 new COVID-19 cases, taking the nationwide count to 73,602.

2020-11-16T06:40:37.658571+00:00 IST

Brazil's death toll from COVID-19 nears 166,000

Sao Paulo [Brazil], November 16 (ANI/Xinhua): With 140 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, Brazil's death toll from COVID-19 hit 165,798, the Ministry of Health reported on Sunday.

2020-11-16T06:02:19.489395+00:00 IST

Venezuela expects first deliveries of Russian Sputnik V vaccine in January

Caracas [Venezuela], November 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The supply of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 to Venezuela is expected in January 2021, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said.

2020-11-15T23:24:57.534761+00:00 IST

Prime Minister of Africa's Eswatini self-isolates after testing COVID-19 positive

Mbabane [Eswatini], November 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Prime Minister of Eswatini, a country in Southern Africa, Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini said on Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus and begun self-isolation.

2020-11-15T20:38:21.770867+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 3 new cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], November 15 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, said the Ministry of Health in a statement.

2020-11-15T07:45:38.415119+00:00 IST

Madagascar Culture Minister, Ambassadors and Indian community celebrate Diwali in Antananarivo

Antananarivo [Madagascar], November 15 (ANI): Minister of Culture of Madagascar, Presidents and prominent members of the Indian community, Ambassadors of several countries including United States, Russia, Japan, European Union, South Africa, Cd'A of Iran among others, UN country representatives and prominent Malagasy people joined Ambassador Abhay Kumar at his residence to celebrate Diwali in Antananarivo on November 14 in Madagascar.

2020-11-15T05:09:56.308295+00:00 IST

Following COVID-19 protocols will determine 'what we get to do at Christmas' in Canada, says Trudeau

Ottawa [Canada], November 15 (ANI): Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned people to follow the COVID-19 protocols as it will determine "what we get to do at Christmas".

2020-11-15T00:03:48.138260+00:00 IST