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Detection of COVID-19 variants sparks fear in Pak's Karachi of further str
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], May 2 (ANI): The detection of both South African and Brazilian variants in Pakistan's Karachi has raised fears of putting a further strain on its already overwhelmed health system, according to the health minister of Sindh province.
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China eyes on increasing military engagements in Africa through its Belt a
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 2 (ANI): China's military base in Djibouti isn't the only sign of Chinese security engagement in Africa but the investments through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Africa can also motivate both Beijing and host countries to increase China's military engagement o
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IPL 2021: RR name Gerald Coetzee as replacement for Livingstone
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals on Saturday announced the signing of South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for England's Liam Livingstone for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.
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TRIPS waiver will allow developing nations speedy access to COVID-19 vacci
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Pretoria [South Africa] May 1, (ANI): President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday said South Africa and India have made a "strong call" for a temporary TRIPS waiver of COVID-19 vaccine patents at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as it will allow developing nations more speedy and equitable acces
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The 8th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary inaugurated by Za
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Lusaka [Zambia]/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KgaA kickstarted the 8th Edition of "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary" on 27th April 2021, through an online videoconference.
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India, Aus, NZ women's cricket team among six qualifiers for Commonwealth
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Dubai [UAE], April 26 (ANI): Cricket is the first discipline to announce qualifying teams for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games as the sport makes a landmark re-entry to the prestigious multi-sport event scheduled from July 28 to August 8 next year.
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Of 15,000 virus sequences, 11pc comprise of UK, SA and Brazil VOCs; B.1.1.
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): With six variants of concern (VOC) of coronavirus that is dominating global topography currently, India is grappling with three particular variants, i.e. the UK, Brazil, and South Africa, since the second COVID-19 wave struck the country.
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China looking to establish military bases in Africa most significant threa
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): As China continues to increase its military presence across the African continent, Washington has said that its forces in Africa are keeping a watchful eye on China adding that it is getting closer to establishing a network of military and naval bases across
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CSA issued warning by South African sports minister
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Johannesburg [South Africa], April 23 (ANI): South African sports minister Nathi Mthethwa on Friday warned the Cricket South Africa (CSA) interim board and members' council that he intends "defunding" and "derecognising" of the organisation.
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IPL 2021: Morris went for a lot more money than I would have ever paid for
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 23 (ANI): Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen feels there is a lot of pressure on South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris after he became the most expensive buy in this year's mini-auction ahead of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2021, 8th edition to be conducted on
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Lusaka [Zambia]/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 23 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck Germany, will conduct their annual conference, the 8th Edition of "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary" from 27th April to 29th April 2021 in partnership with t
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Chinese Naval base in Djibouti set to support aircraft carriers
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 22 (ANI): Amid China's growing influence in Africa, a top US commander has revealed how a recently completed pier at the Chinese naval base in Djibouti, near the entrance to the Red Sea, is large enough to support an aircraft carrier.
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