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6.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Kermadec Islands [New Zealand], January 29 (ANI): A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region northeast of Auckland, New Zealand, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said on Friday (local time).
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Japanese aid to Tonga aimed at countering China's influence in South Pacif
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], January 27 (ANI): After the eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga, the Japanese government is working to provide aid to the South Pacific nation, aimed at countering Beijing's growing influence in the region.
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China sets eyes on Maldives to flex muscles in Indian Ocean: Report
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 25 (ANI): China has set its eyes on Maldives to facilitate its strategic outreach in the wider Indian Ocean, according to International Forum for Rights and Security.
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Pete Davidson reveals buying Staten Island Ferry with Colin Jost on 'SNL'
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 24 (ANI): American comics Colin Jost and Pete Davidson from 'Saturday Night Live' have purchased a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry boat for USD 280,100 with plans to turn it into New York's hottest club.
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Navy holds key meeting on creation of Maritime Theatre Command, announceme
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 24 (ANI): Amid efforts towards establishing a joint fighting formation, the Indian Navy held an important meeting of the three defence services last week to set up the Maritime Theatre Command under which the Navy would lead the Army and the Air Force wh
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ISL: Mumbai prepare to face rock-bottom NorthEast, opportunity for Islande
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], January 24 (ANI): Mumbai City FC will know they have a golden opportunity to snap a five-game winless run when they take on rock-bottom NorthEast United FC in the 2021-22 Indian Super League at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Tuesday.
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Taiwan reports 51 new COVID-19 cases
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], January 24 (ANI/Xinhua): Taiwan on Monday reported 51 new COVID-19 cases, among which 15 are local infections and 36 are imported, the island's disease monitoring agency told a press briefing.
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China to look for greater dominance in 2022 post 'Grand Spectacle of Beiji
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], January 24 (ANI): After the Winter Olympics' Grand Spectacle comes to a close in Beijing, in late February, multiple threats of conflict may arise in 2022 as China looks out for greater dominance in Taiwan, Soloman Islands, Lithuania, Greenland, Horn of Africa, reported Poli
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Study reveals new explanation for Moon's half-century magnetic mystery
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Rhode Island [US], January 24 (ANI): Ever since rocks were brought back from the Moon to the Earth, during NASA's Apollo program from 1968 to 1972, an enduring mystery continued to baffle scientists: the Moon's magnetic field - one that rivalled Earth's in strength. Now, research led by a Br
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Maricel Soriano joins Rain Valdez's upcoming rom-com 'Re-Live'
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 23 (ANI): Actor Maricel Soriano is set to star in Rain Valdez's upcoming trans-led romantic comedy 'Re-Live: A Tale of an American Island Cheerleader'
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Taiwan reports 130 new COVID-19 cases
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], January 22 (ANI/Xinhua): Taiwan reported 130 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, 82 of which were locally transmitted confirmed cases, a daily record high for the year, while the other 48 were imported, the island's disease-monitoring agency told a press briefing.
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6.0 magnitude quake hits Alaska
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Juneau [Alaska], January 22 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurred near Andreanof islands, Alaska on Saturday as per the National Center for Seismology.
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