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Australia launches 'spread freedom' COVID-19 vaccination push amid battle against 3rd wave

Canberra [Australia], October 24 (ANI/Xinhua): The Australian government has launched the next phase of its coronavirus vaccination campaign as the country continues to battle the third wave of COVID-19 infections.

2021-10-24T03:49:31.990648+00:00 IST

China, Russia conduct first joint naval patrol in Pacific Ocean

Beijing [China], October 23 (ANI): Russian and Chinese warships on Saturday conducted the first joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean, the Chinese Ministry of Defense said.

2021-10-23T12:51:54.111105+00:00 IST

New Zealand Prime Minister continues media interaction despite earthquake hitting at 5.9 on Richter scale

Wellington [New Zealand], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Tremors from a magnitude 5.9 earthquake in New Zealand failed to force Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to interrupt her press conference on Friday, while she instead refused to dismiss the event, describing the rumblings as a "slight distraction."

2021-10-22T12:51:01.247926+00:00 IST

Australia's Sydney to end hotel quarantine as it 'opens for business'

Sydney [Australia], October 15 (ANI/Xinhua): The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) with Sydney as the capital city will end COVID-19 hotel quarantine requirements for people entering the state from November 1.

2021-10-15T08:22:40.621293+00:00 IST

6.6-magnitude quake hits 151 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands: USGS

Honiara [Solomon Islands], October 15 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted 151 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands at 02:44:59 GMT on Friday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

2021-10-15T03:38:14.013944+00:00 IST

Australia's COVID-19 cases smash daily record

Sydney [Australia], October 14 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia has recorded its highest ever daily increase of COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with a spike of almost 2,750 new cases in three separate outbreaks.

2021-10-14T02:15:06.097359+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Mongolian counterpart, discusses development partnership

Nur-Sultan [Kazakhstan], October 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Tuesday met his Mongolian counterpart Battsetseg Batmunkh and discussed "development partnership".

2021-10-12T12:50:28.873603+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 61 new cases of COVID-19 Delta variant

Wellington [New Zealand], October 10 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand reported 61 new cases of COVID-19 Delta variant, said the Ministry of Health in a statement on Sunday.

2021-10-10T08:21:27.759796+00:00 IST

Aussie state records deadliest day of COVID-19 cases

Sydney [Australia], October 1 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia's state of New South Wales (NSW) announced on Friday that non-urgent elective surgery will recommence at private facilities while the state recorded a second deadliest day for COVID cases this week.

2021-10-01T06:02:09.995130+00:00 IST

Covishield approved by Australia for international arrivals

Canberra [Australia], October 1 (ANI): Australia on Thursday approved India-made Covishield for travelling into the country.

2021-10-01T05:45:48.792521+00:00 IST

Australian PM Morrison announces reopening of international travel, easing border restrictions

Canberra [Australia], October 1 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced the reopening of international travel and easing of border restrictions.

2021-10-01T04:43:19.074368+00:00 IST

EU-Australia trade talks postponed amid submarine deal fallout

Canberra [Australia], October 1 (ANI): Australia-EU free trade talks have been postponed on Friday amid Canberra's decision to cancel a major French submarine contract.

2021-10-01T02:47:07.673337+00:00 IST

India, Australia consider Quad needed to maintain balance in relation with China, says Scott Morrison

Canberra [Australia], September 30 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday said that Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is a necessary group to balance China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

2021-09-30T09:25:09.692763+00:00 IST

India going through remarkable transformation of its economy, says Australian PM

Canberra [Australia], September 30 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday said that India is going through a remarkable transformation of its economy while talking about the partnership between the two countries on new energy economy.

2021-09-30T08:43:09.375256+00:00 IST

Australia reports record-high COVID-19 cases amid battle against 3rd wave

Canberra [Australia], September 30 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia reported a new record number of coronavirus cases on Thursday when the country continues to battle the third wave of COVID-19 infections.

2021-09-30T05:44:30.391138+00:00 IST

New Zealand's Counter-Terrorism Legislation Bill passes into law

Wellington [New Zealand], September 30 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand's new counter-terror law passed its third reading at the parliament Thursday, giving enforcement agencies greater power to protect the country from terrorist activities.

2021-09-30T02:15:15.556769+00:00 IST

Australia surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases amid battle against 3rd wave

Canberra [Australia], September 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia has surpassed 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases as the country continues to battle the third wave of COVID-19 infections.

2021-09-28T05:58:13.301522+00:00 IST

Recognition of Taliban not 'on the table', says Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

New York [US], September 26 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday said that the international recognition of the Taliban is currently not "on the table."

2021-09-25T22:53:20.425927+00:00 IST

Australia's COVID-19 vaccination to hit milestone with half of adults fully vaccinated

Canberra [Australia], September 24 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is about to hit a milestone with half of the adult population fully inoculated.

2021-09-24T08:08:42.337087+00:00 IST

5.8-magnitude quake hits Australia's Victoria

Sydney [Australia], September 22 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted 38 km south of Mount Buller in the Australia's state of Victoria at 23:15:53 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

2021-09-22T00:49:23.874790+00:00 IST

Canberra had 'deep and grave concerns' over French submarines: Australian PM

Canberra [Australia], September 19 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday said that Australia had deep and grave concerns about the French submarines and the French government would have known about it before the deal was called off last week.

2021-09-19T10:06:54.314176+00:00 IST