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Bankers in Pakistan protest to restore Saturday holiday

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 17 (ANI): A string of protests was started by bankers in Pakistan after the decision of newly-elected Prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif to grant only one-day weekly leave to the government offices and banking sectors, reported Dawn newspaper.

2022-04-17T09:53:15.346982+00:00 IST

New Zealand to extradite murder suspect to China

Wellington [New Zealand], April 15 (ANI): In a landmark judgment, a New Zealand court on Wednesday granted China's extradition request for a murder suspect.

2022-04-15T17:09:33.506725+00:00 IST

Uyghur chiropractor runs for seat in Australia's Parliament

Canberra [Australia], April 7 (ANI): In a bid to address China's threat to the world and its atrocities against Uyghurs, a 28-year-old Uyghur-Australian chiropractor is running for a seat in Australia's Parliament, according to a media report.

2022-04-07T17:19:28.391858+00:00 IST

IndAus ECTA to create 10 lakh jobs in next 4-5 years

Sydney [Australia], April 7 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) will create around 10 lakh jobs in the next 4-5 years.

2022-04-07T10:12:51.254182+00:00 IST

India, Australia to start dual degree programme for students

Sydney [Australia], April 7 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that education will act as a bridge between India and Australia, highlighting that both countries will soon be starting dual degree programmes for students.

2022-04-07T05:11:13.430483+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal invites Sydney varsity to collaborate with India

Sydney [Australia], April 7 (ANI): To further deepen the educational partnership between India and Australia, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday invited the University of New South Wales to expand its footprints in India to enable students on both sides to compete in the global ecosystem.

2022-04-07T03:17:04.003268+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal stresses transparency, rule of law for IndAus ECTA

Melbourne [Australia], April 6 (ANI): Highlighting the unity and shared commitment between India and Australia for expanding the Business ties, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said that India provides transparency, trust, rule of law, democracy to strengthen the trade relations, adding that the relations between the leaders and bond of friendship of both countries will pave the way for future ties.

2022-04-06T05:10:36.539229+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal pays tribute to 'King of Spin' Shane Warne at MCG

Melbourne [Australia], April 6 (ANI): Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, who is on a three-day visit to Australia, visited Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Wednesday with Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan.

2022-04-06T03:25:19.653346+00:00 IST

'Better late than never', Goyal on India-Australia trade deal

Melbourne [Australia], April 6 (ANI): Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday underlined the importance of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, saying even though the agreement was signed a bit late but its "better late than never."

2022-04-06T02:14:59.093987+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal reaches Melbourne on a 3-day visit to Australia

Melbourne [Australia], April 5 (ANI): Days after inking the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has reached Melbourne for a three-day visit to Australia.

2022-04-05T12:13:03.970009+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 14,120 new community cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], April 5 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand recorded 14,120 new community cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

2022-04-05T06:47:19.386496+00:00 IST

S. Africa formally ends national state of disaster

Johannesburg [South Africa], April 5 (ANI/Xinhua): In light of the shrinking COVID-19 cases, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the country's national state of disaster would be terminated at midnight on Monday.

2022-04-04T22:39:31.070970+00:00 IST

Solomon Islands says won't allow China to build military base

Honiara [Solomon Islands], April 2 (ANI): The Solomon Islands clarified on Friday that it won't allow any foriegn country to build military bases in the country following the speculations that were raised after the signing of security cooperation with China.

2022-04-02T17:41:08.545347+00:00 IST

India, Australia to sign interim free trade deal on Saturday

Canberra [Australia], April 1 (ANI): After years of negotiations, Australia and India will sign an interim free trade deal on Saturday which will eliminate 85 per cent tariffs on Australian goods exports to India.

2022-04-01T14:43:51.037133+00:00 IST

New Zealand concerned over Solomon Islands-China security deal

Wellington [New Zealand], March 29 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed concern about the possible militarization of the Pacific after the Solomon Islands government signed a security partnership with China.

2022-03-29T15:00:54.216892+00:00 IST

Hazara tapestries smuggled out of Afghanistan displayed at New Zealand gallery

Wellington [New Zealand], March 21 (ANI): To preserve the art and culture of Afghanistan, three tapestries made by Hazara artist Khadim Ali were smuggled under the nose of the Taliban are now being displayed in a New Plymouth art gallery in New Zealand.

2022-03-20T19:50:37.856196+00:00 IST

Australian PM Scott Morrison wishes happy Holi to Indian diaspora

Canberra [Australia], March 18 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wished "Happy holi" to the Indian diaspora in Australia.

2022-03-18T05:24:40.976909+00:00 IST

Australia imposes sanctions on 11 Russian banks, many Government bodies: Foreign Ministry

Canberra [Australia], March 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Australia has imposed sanctions on 11 Russian banks and many governmental entities, including those responsible for managing the Russian sovereign debt, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

2022-03-18T01:30:25.095202+00:00 IST

COVID-19:New Zealand reopens its borders for tourists, other travellers

Wellington [New Zealand], March 16 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday announced reopening of its borders for vaccinated Australians from April 12 and for travellers from May 1.

2022-03-16T01:57:10.347544+00:00 IST

Australia targets 33 Russian businessmen, including Abramovich with sanctions

Canberra [Australia], March 14 (ANI): Australia is introducing more sanctions targeting Russian businessmen and other prominent figures, as well as their family members, over the situation in Ukraine, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Monday.

2022-03-14T05:12:34.882302+00:00 IST

New Zealand imposes sanctions on about 100 Russians, including Putin: Foreign Ministry

Wellington [New Zealand], March 7 (ANI/Sputnik): New Zealand has introduced sanctions against the Russian leadership, including President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, with the total list amounting to some 100 Russians, the foreign ministry said on Monday.

2022-03-07T07:39:17.262354+00:00 IST