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Australia lists Hezbollah, neo-Nazi outfit The Base as terrorist organizations

Canberra [Australia], November 24 (ANI): Australia on Wednesday listed Lebanese Shia party Hezbollah and neo-Nazi organisation The Base as terrorist organizations.

2021-11-24T02:54:42.779897+00:00 IST

UK 'must try to engage' with 'Islamic Emirate' in Afghanistan: Boris Johnson

London [UK], November 21 (ANI): Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that Britain must engage with the current Taliban government to tackle the existing crisis in the country.

2021-11-20T21:12:04.827699+00:00 IST

We can do much with India on cyber security, tech, digital economy: Australian PM Morrison

Sydney [Australia], November 17 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said that there is so much to do with India in the field of technology, adding that both the countries are already cooperating on cyber security, critical and emerging technologies, critical minerals, digital economy.

2021-11-17T06:27:10.991874+00:00 IST

Prospect of Chinese official vying for Interpol job raises alarm bells

Paris [France], November 15 (ANI): A top Chinese official's application to join Interpol's governing body has raised alarm bells as experts, parliamentarians from around the world and activists fear that Beijing could use the crime-fighting organisation to silence its critics abroad, including members of the Uyghur community and other activists.

2021-11-15T10:12:37.353537+00:00 IST

Turkey updates its quarantine rules for vaccinated travellers from India, Nepal

Ankara [Turkey], November 15 (ANI): Turkey has released updated quarantine rules for vaccinated travellers from India and Nepal, the Turkish Embassy in New Delhi said on Monday.

2021-11-15T08:24:00.367243+00:00 IST

Iraq suspends direct flights with Belarus over migrant crisis

Baghdad [Iraq], November 13 (ANI/Xinhua): Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday announced the suspension of direct flights to Belarus to protect Iraqi migrants from human trafficking gangs.

2021-11-12T23:22:41.829230+00:00 IST

Over 13 injured in building collapse in Turkey

Ankara [Turkey], November 10 (ANI/Xinhua): At least 13 people were injured on Tuesday after a two-floor building collapsed in Turkey's eastern Malatya province, said Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca.

2021-11-09T20:34:21.296323+00:00 IST

Obama hits out at Russia's Putin, China's Xi for skipping COP26

Glasgow [UK], November 8 (ANI/Sputnik): Former US president Barack Obama on Monday criticized the presidents of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping respectively, for not attending in person the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland.

2021-11-08T16:43:19.432652+00:00 IST

5.2 magnitude quake hits 77 km NE of Takaka, New Zealand

Wellington [New Zealand], November 7 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted 77 km NE of Takaka, New Zealand at 3:16 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

2021-11-07T04:11:20.631262+00:00 IST

New Zealand PM Ardern welcomes US greater presence in Indo-Pacific

Wellington [New Zealand], November 7 (ANI): Amid China's assertiveness, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Saturday welcomed signs of the US greater presence in the Indo-Pacific.

2021-11-06T19:58:48.647178+00:00 IST

New Zealand's unemployment falls to record low

Wellington [New Zealand], November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand's unemployment has fallen to its lowest level on record, matching that in December 2007, as the government's actions to support the economy during the pandemic resulted in higher wages and more people in work, Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson said Wednesday.

2021-11-03T04:53:10.476458+00:00 IST

5.7 magnitude quake hits Fiji Islands

Hong Kong, November 3 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted south of the Fiji Islands at 3.19 GMT on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said.

2021-11-03T04:15:02.620108+00:00 IST

UAE recalls envoy to Lebanon for consultations, bans citizens from visiting state: Reports

Beirut [lebanon], October 30 (ANI/Sputnik): The UAE has decided to recall its ambassador to Lebanon for consultations in solidarity with Riyadh and prohibit its citizens from visiting that country, the official WAM news agency reported on Saturday, citing the UAE foreign ministry.

2021-10-30T15:52:24.076220+00:00 IST

Australian capital eases COVID-19 restrictions

Canberra [Austrlia], October 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Coronavirus restrictions in Australia's Canberra have eased significantly as residents of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are no longer required to wear facemasks outdoors from Friday.

2021-10-29T06:18:05.849247+00:00 IST

Australia's Victoria state sees deadliest day of COVID-19 ahead of new freedom

Sydney [Australia], October 28 (ANI/Xinhua): The Australian state of Victoria recorded its deadliest day since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak on Thursday with 25 deaths reported.

2021-10-28T06:17:12.609563+00:00 IST

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet

Ottawa [Canada], October 27 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his new cabinet over a month after his victory in the recent election.

2021-10-27T16:38:08.239847+00:00 IST

Indian-origin Canadian Anita Anand thanks PM Trudeau for 'entrusting' her with Defence

Ottawa [Canada], October 27 (ANI): Indian-origin Canadian politician Anita Anand, who was appointed as the new Defence Minister of Canada on Tuesday, thanked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for "entrusting" her with the portfolio.

2021-10-27T04:14:46.240294+00:00 IST

Australian state plans to ease COVID-19 border restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers

Canberra [Australia], October 26 (ANI/Xinhua): The state government of South Australia (SA) has revealed its pathway out of the coronavirus pandemic as the country continues to battle the third wave of COVID-19 infections.

2021-10-26T07:59:18.720362+00:00 IST

Australia sets 2050 net-zero emissions target ahead of COP26

Brisbane [Australia], October 26 (ANI): Australia on Tuesday set 2050 net-zero emissions target in the run-up to the UN Climate Conference, COP26, starting in Glasgow at the end of this week.

2021-10-26T03:09:21.204010+00:00 IST

Ignoring diplomats, Erdogan charts a risky one-man show foreign policy

Nicosia [Cyprus], October 25 (ANI): Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, failed to achieve positive results in his two latest trips to the United States and Russia. This may be attributed to the fact that the autocratic Turkish leader has become overconfident, thinks that he can play the US and Russia against each other and does not seek the advice of Turkey's seasoned diplomats.

2021-10-25T04:50:28.734807+00:00 IST

Jaishankar greets Zambian counterpart on country's Independence Day

New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar extended greetings to his Zambian counterpart Stanley Kakubo on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

2021-10-24T05:42:27.435034+00:00 IST