Pacific

New Zealand reports 4,924 community cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], July 3 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand reported 4,924 community cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, said the Ministry of Health in a statement.

2022-07-03T05:10:31.316317+00:00 IST

Nigerian welcomes berthing of first ship at new deep seaport

Abuja [Nigeria], July 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday welcomed the successful berthing of the first ship at the Lekki Deep Seaport, the country's first deep seaport under construction in Lagos, the country's economic hub.

2022-07-02T16:26:12.053162+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 6,460 community cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], July 2 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand reported 6,460 community cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, said the Ministry of Health in a statement.

2022-07-02T04:31:41.057937+00:00 IST

Fiji reintroduces more stringent COVID-19 safety measures

Suva [Fiji], July 1 (ANI/Xinhua): Fiji on Friday reintroduced more stringent COVID-19 safety measures as the island nation has reported more COVID-19 cases recently.

2022-07-01T09:34:13.374226+00:00 IST

At least 338 people killed in recent suspected rebel attack

Addis Ababa [Mali], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): The death toll from a recent suspected Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) rebel group attack is at least 338, said an Ethiopian official Thursday.

2022-06-30T17:28:53.600817+00:00 IST

Libya constitutional talks end without breakthrough

Tripoli [Libya], June 30 (ANI/Xinhua): Under the auspices of the United Nations (UN), a new round of High-Level Meeting on the Libya Constitutional Track concluded here on Thursday.

2022-06-30T16:40:14.017283+00:00 IST

Needs aid for millions affected by drought in Horn of Africa: UN

Addis Ababa [Mali], June 28 (ANI): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday appealed for USD 42.6 million in aid to help millions affected by the drought in the Horn of Africa (HOA).

2022-06-28T17:05:39.131406+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 8,028 community cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], June 28 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand recorded 8,028 community cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths on Tuesday, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

2022-06-28T07:48:56.646180+00:00 IST

Zimbabwean central bank introduces gold coins as store of value

Harare [Zimbabwe], June 27 (ANI/Xinhua): The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Monday announced the introduction of gold coins into the market as a store of value.

2022-06-27T14:24:38.741188+00:00 IST

AUC chief extends condolences to South Africa following death

Addis Ababa [Mali], June 27 (ANI/Xinhua): Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has extended condolences over the death of more than 20 teenagers in South Africa.

2022-06-27T10:15:41.310722+00:00 IST

India-Australia relation crucial to deter China: Ivan Trayling

Melbourne [Australia], June 25 (ANI): Australia sees India as one of its most important partners to deter China in the Indo-Pacific as Beijing has been very brutal in the way it is behaving, said former Australian MP Ivan Trayling.

2022-06-25T01:28:07.377865+00:00 IST

Train derailment in central Tanzania kills four passengers

Dar es Salaam [Tanzania], June 22 (ANI/Xinhua): At least four passengers, including two children and two adults, were killed and 132 others injured after a passenger train derailed in Tanzania's central region of Tabora on Wednesday morning, the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) said in a statement.

2022-06-22T15:14:42.015899+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora celebrate 8th International Day of Yoga

Antananarivo [Madagascar], June 21 (ANI): The 8th International Day of Yoga was celebrated in Madagascar at the Esplanade of the University of Antananarivo on Tuesday.

2022-06-21T12:41:54.077967+00:00 IST

Australian Defence Minister arrives in India

New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles arrived in India on Monday to hold a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh to strengthen defence and security cooperation between both the countries.

2022-06-20T23:28:21.478710+00:00 IST

China launches third aircraft carrier

Shanghai [China], June 17 (ANI): China launched its third aircraft carrier, named the "Fujian," on Friday. The carrier, named after Fujian Province, was completely designed and built by China.

2022-06-17T12:55:17.261617+00:00 IST

Australian govt extends hospital funding amid battle against COVI

Canberra [Australia], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): The Australian government has agreed to extend its coronavirus health funding model until the end of 2022.

2022-06-17T10:04:01.707434+00:00 IST

Fiji's positive cases of COVID-19 asked to conduct 7day isolation

Suva [Fiji], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Fiji's Ministry of Health has asked those testing positive for COVID-19 to conduct compulsory seven-day isolation and not to work or go to school after more COVID-19 cases were reported in the island nation.

2022-06-17T08:35:59.559031+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 4,869 new COVID-19 cases

Wellington [New Zealand], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand recorded 4,869 new community cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths from the pandemic, the Ministry of Health said on Friday.

2022-06-17T05:20:00.626127+00:00 IST

Vice President Naidu announces special courses for Senegalese

Dakar [Senegal], June 4 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu announced a special Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) English proficiency course for Senegal's civil servants and a special professional course for Dakar diplomats, India and Senegal said in a joint statement.

2022-06-04T09:32:31.169802+00:00 IST

Naidu addresses students of UCAD in Senegal

Dakar [Senegal], June 4 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu addressed students of Universite Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) in Senegal and said that working together requires us to develop a mindset that accepts and adopts, recognizes plurality and diversity and forges partnerships with mutual trust and respect.

2022-06-03T22:13:35.411088+00:00 IST

Brazil to authorize 2nd COVID-19 booster dose for people over 50

Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], June 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The Brazilian government plans to approve the application of the second booster dose against COVID-19 for people over 50 years old, Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga said Thursday.

2022-06-03T01:08:46.739481+00:00 IST