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Masatsugu Asakawa to stand for re-election as ADB President
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], April 26 (ANI): Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa on Monday expressed his intention to stand for re-election as President for the five-year term after his current term ends on November 23.
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Glenmark's Ryaltris® nasal spray now approved in Europe for the first
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 26 (ANI/PRNewswire): Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, a research-led, global integrated pharmaceutical company, is concluding the final, national phase of its marketing approval application process to enable launch of its innovative nasal spray in 17 coun
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Household consumption in advanced economies to surge in coming quarters: M
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [USA], April 26 (ANI): Moody's Investors Service said on Monday household consumption growth in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and several European Union countries is gathering pace after a temporary slowdown following renewed restrictions to curb rising Covid-19 infec
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COVID-19: Japan demands pre-departure testing for Olympic, Paralympic team
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], April 25 (ANI): Japan's government will ask Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics athletes and staff from overseas to be tested for the novel coronavirus twice within 96 hours of departure from their respective countries, multiple games sources said on Sunday.
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Australia turns down China's overtures to deepen bilateral ties
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], April 25 (ANI): The ties between two countries have further strained as Australia cancelled agreements to participate in China's Belt and Road Initiative, terming it as "inconsistent with country's foreign policy."
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US Congressman Krishnamoorthi calls on Biden admin to release AstraZeneca
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Saturday (local time) called on US President Joe Biden's administration to release doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to countries currently experiencing massive and deadly surges in the spread of COVID-19, inc
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ASEAN countries urge Myanmar's military chief to end violence
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 25 (ANI): Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders have urged the head of Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who took power in a coup on February 1, to end the violent crackdown in the country.
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Space X capsule with 4 astronauts docks with ISS
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Texas [US], April 24 (ANI): A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft -- carrying four astronauts from three countries -- docked with the International Space Station on early Saturday morning Eastern Time, beginning the crew's six-month stay in space.
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ADB delivers strong results in responding to Covid-19
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Apr 24 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) swiftly met its clients' coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic response needs in 2020 while remaining aligned with long-term strategic priorities, according to its latest Development Effectiveness Review (DER).
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US will work with other countries on climate innovation, says Biden
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): In his address at the White House climate summit, US President Joe Biden on Friday said that the United States will partner with other countries on climate-related innovations.
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Canada bans flights from India, Pak for 30 days amid hike in COVID-19 case
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], April 23 (ANI): Canada has said it would temporarily ban passenger flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days from Thursday amid rising coronavirus cases in the two countries.
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US to double public climate finance to developing countries by 2024
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): The United States has said it intends to double public climate finance to developing countries by 2024.
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