Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:08:43 GMT
1,115 migrants cross English Channel in two days
LONDON, England: The UK Home Office has said 40 small boats carrying 1,115 migrants crossed the English Channel over a recent two day period. On Saturday, the Border Force picked up 491 migrants on 17 boats, while French authorities prevented 114 people from making the journey. But 624 people crossed on 23 boats last Friday, with French authorities stopping 300 more. Some 3,879 migrants made the...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:29:09 GMT
Polish legal ruling stokes fears of 'Polexit'
WARSAW, Poland: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has set an unprecedented challenge to one of the European Union's (EU) core legal principles, which has escalated his government's dispute with Brussels and caused fears of a "Polexit."Poland's Constitutional Tribunal, ruled late last week that key articles of one of the EU's primary treaties were not compatible with Polish law, essentially rejecting the ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:31:20 GMT
Mussolini's granddaughter wins Rome municipal seat
ROME, Italy: The granddaughter of Italy's fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, 47-year-old Rachele Mussolini, has won a second term on Rome's municipal council. Standing for the far-right 'Brothers of Italy' party, Mussolini received over 8,200 votes in the municipal election held on 3rd and 4th October, more than any other candidate and 657 more than she received in the previous ballot in 2016. In an inter...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 Oct 2021 15:22:38 GMT
Defeated Merkel heir expected to resign at party meeting
BERLIN, Germany: The leader of Germany's conservatives, Armin Laschet, who lost his opportunity to become chancellor during the recent national elections, will step down.Laschet has called for a party congress to be held next week where a new leader will be chosen.Laschet had been chosen to replace long-time chancellor Angela Merkel, but instead presided over the party's worst election defeat when the c...[read more]
Published: Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:58:00 GMT
Moderna stopped for young men in Finland due to heart inflammations
HELSINKI: Finland has suspended the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for younger men after some suffered from heart inflammations.A study is to be published within weeks that indicates that men under 30 years old displayed a "slightly higher risk than others of developing myocarditis" after receiving the Moderna vaccine.Finland will instead vaccinate younger men with the Pfizer brand, said Mika Salmi...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:14:43 GMT
Russia holds world's fifth-largest gold & foreign currency reserves
Russia has reached a historic record in international reserves, ranking fifth in the world after China, Japan, Switzerland and India, the Accounts Chamber said after an audit of the country's gold and foreign exchange holdings."The volume of Russia's international reserves exceeded $618.2 billion [as of September 1]. This is a historic record - during the entire existence of the Bank of Russia, ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:54:49 GMT
Russia unveils new defense system for T-14 Armata tanks
It will fire protective aerosol ammo that "blinds" high-precision homing missiles, like the American 'Javelin' and AGM-114 'Hellfire'.In early October 2021, Russia unveiled the 3VD35 protective aerosol ammo for the country's most powerful battle tanks T-14 Armata."The purpose of this weapon is to create a shielding smokescreen that hides heavily armed monsters from enemies' precision weapon systems. But, ...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:18:40 GMT
World economy depends on US; Russia interested in absence of leaps: Putin
Moscow [Russia], October 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The entire world economy depends on the condition of the US economy, Russia is interested in the absence of leaps there, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"The United States is the largest economy in the world, very high-tech. The entire world economy depends on the condition of the American economy, and we are objectively interested in the absence of unrest, leaps there, bu...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:55:37 GMT
Fourth Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum announces new programming and initiatives, November 16-19 in Singapore
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI/BusinessWire India): As"The global economic challenges deepened by the pandemic bring a special level of urgency to this year's New Economy Forum," said Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies. "The quick transition from COP26 to the Forum gives us a unique window of opportunity -- and we plan to seize it, by working together to accelerate our recover...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:37:28 GMT
Infosys: Growth accelerates in Q2 with resilient operating margins
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 14 (ANI/PRNewswire): Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered a strong Q2 performance with YoY growth increasing to 19.4% and sequential growth accelerating to 6.3% in constant currency.
Growth was broad-based across geographies and segments with the largest geography, North America growing at 23.1% an...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:27:09 GMT
Priyanka Chopra indulges in mid-week thoughts, explores nightlife in Spain
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): Seems like global star Priyanka Chopra is exploring the 'Land of Rabbits' to the fullest!The 'Fashion' star took to her Instagram handle and shared a picture of herself while exploring the nightlife of Spain, where she is currently shooting for the next schedule of her upcoming thriller series 'Citadel'.
In the picture, she can be seen wearing a pastel blue shaded top and shorts, as sh...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:18:23 GMT
Russian President orders to create special fire squadron in Russia
Moscow [Russia], October 14 (ANI/Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has given instructions to create a special fire squadron in Russia, which will include 22 aircraft and helicopters, and its maintenance will be provided by the Rostec state corporation, two sources in the relevant departments told Sputnik.
"According to an instruction by the head of state, a flight squadron for firefighting consisting of 10 Be-20...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:03:17 GMT
Italy to make everything possible to step up recognising Sputnik V at EU level: Ambassador
Moscow [Russia], October 14 (ANI/Sputnik): Italy has no plans to recognise Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus without the EU consent but will do everything possible to accelerate the recognition process at the EU level, Italian Ambassador to Russia Giorgio Starace told Sputnik.
"It would be difficult for us to follow the path chosen, for example, by Hungary. We are deeply integrated into the European Union...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:55:14 GMT
Victoria Azarenka advances to Indian Wells semis
Two-time BNP Paribas Open champion Victoria Azarenka charged into the semifinals of the Indian Wells, Calif., event with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Jessica Pegula on Wednesday.
Azarenka, a 32-year-old Belarusian who is seeded 27th, won the event in 2012 and 2016 among her 21 career singles titles. Her only tournament championship since 2016 came at Cincinnati in 2020, as the interim span saw her step away from the tour for a st...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:40:07 GMT
Grigor Dimitrov overtakes Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells
U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev saw his unbeaten streak end Wednesday when the top-seeded Russian lost 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to Grigor Dimitrov in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
Dimitrov, a 30-year-old Bulgarian who is seeded 23rd, trailed by a set and two service breaks before pulling off a stunning turnaround. Dimitrov won the last five games of the second set and the first three games of t...[read more]
Published: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:03:06 GMT
Putin on Navalny: He broke the law, we will not put anyone in exclusive conditions
Moscow [Russia], October 14 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia is not going to put anyone in exclusive conditions, including those who have violated the law, and are hiding behind political activities, Russian President Vladimir Putin said when asked a question about jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny.
"The person you mentioned is in prison," Putin said in an interview with CNBC, published on the Kremlin's website.
Accord...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:05:51 GMT
PSG.LGD, Virtus.pro advance in upper bracket of TI10
Virtus.pro and PSG.LGD recorded hard-fought victories Wednesday to advance to Round 2 of the upper bracket at the main event of The International 10 in Bucharest, Romania.
Virtus.pro had to rally from a map down to defeat Vici Gaming. PSG.LGD defeated T1 in three maps to advance to Thursday's match against VP.
In the day's other action, Team Spirit swept Fnatic and OG did the same to Quincy Crew in Round 2 of the lower ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:55:19 GMT
Rough showing from Western teams on Day 3 of LoL Worlds groups
Wednesday was a rough day for Western teams at the 2021 League of Legends World Championship group stage, as the European LEC and North American LCS representatives went a combined 0-6.
Korea's DWG KIA (3-0) took down North America's Cloud9 (0-3) in 32 minutes after Cloud9 had a characteristic early-game collapse. DWG KIA moved to a 3-0 record and sole possession of first place in Group A.
In other Group A action, China...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:37:41 GMT
Xi, Merkel discuss Sino-German ties, regional issues
Beijing [China], October 13 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during which the two leaders discussed bilateral relations, major international and regional issues.
Xi and Merkel held a discussion through a video meeting and also exchanged views on the development of Sino-Europe and China-Germany relations in a friendly manner.
Xi said China's doors are always open to Merkel...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:03:21 GMT
Moscow calls on nuclear powers to confirm formula that nuclear war will have no winners
New York [US], October 13 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia calls on nuclear powers to confirm a fundamental formula that there will be no winners in a nuclear war and it must never be unleashed, Konstantin Vorontsov, the deputy director of the Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Control of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on Wednesday.
"The Russian Federation has consistently advocated the recommitment by all nuclear powers t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:06:16 GMT
China's foreign trade maintains robust growth, reports improved quality
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade maintained robust growth with strong resilience and improved quality in the first three quarters of the year, backed by the country's steady economic development.China's total imp...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:40:07 GMT
Astralis' gla1ve to return for PGL Major Stockholm
Lukas "gla1ve" Rossander is returning to the starting lineup for Astralis' Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team.
The in-game leader, who was on paternity leave for the past few weeks, will replace Lucas "Bubzkji" Andersen at the PGL Major Stockholm. The $2 million event begins Oct. 26 with the Challengers stage.
"(Coach Danny "zonic" Sorensen) and I have had a good talk with Lucas around the decision," Astralis' direct...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:37:26 GMT
Three more Rafale fighters to arrive from France
By Ajit K DubeyNew Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): In a major boost for the Indian Air Force during the ongoing military standoff with China, three more Rafales will arrive in India's Jamnagar in Gujarat on Wednesday evening from France.
With the arrival of these three planes, India would have 29 of the 36 Rafale jets it ordered from France under a Rs 60,000 crore deal inked in 2016.
Three Rafale jets are arriving in the...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:37:20 GMT
YuppTV Bags Exclusive Broadcasting Rights For The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 For Continental Europe And Southeast Asia
ATLANTA, October 13 (ANI/ PRNewswire): YuppTV, the world's leading OTT platform for South-Asian content has announced it has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021. The 45 T20 matches during the series, being held in 2 countries, will be telecast to users in 70 countries from October 17th to November 14th. Uday Reddy, Founder and CEO of YuppTV comments on this development - "With the fa...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:37:39 GMT
Hockey India writes to FIH, wants Belgium federation to apologise for comments on achievements of Indian athletes
By Vishesh RoyNew Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Hockey India President Gyanendro Ningobam has written to International Hockey Federation (IHF) CEO Thierry Weil, saying that the federation is disappointed with the reaction shown by some of the national associations on Indian athletes being handed by FIH Hockey Stars Awards.
"I write to you today on behalf of the Hockey India Executive Board that is very disturbed by the...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:19:03 GMT
Hockey India writes to IHF, wants Belgium federation to apologise for comments on Indian athletes
By Vishesh RoyNew Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Hockey India President Gyanendro Ningobam has written to International Hockey Federation (IHF) CEO Thierry Weil, saying that the federation is disappointed with the reaction shown by some of the national associations on Indian athletes being handed by FIH Hockey Stars Awards.
"I write to you today on behalf of the Hockey India Executive Board that is very disturbed by the...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:19:02 GMT
Mindtree Reports Strong All-Round Performance in Q2 FY22
Bangalore, [India], October 13 (ANI/ PRNewswire):"We are pleased to report yet another outstanding quarter of all-round performance," said Debashis Chatterjee, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mindtree. "Our revenues in the second quarter were $350.1 million, up 12.7% sequentially and 34.1% year-over-year, which was our highest YoY growth for a quarter in a decade. We maintained EBITDA margin at 20.5% while ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:56:15 GMT
India, European Union collaboration represents aspiration of 2 billion people: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Welcoming a European Union (EU) delegation led by Ambassador Ugo Astuto, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Wednesday expressed happiness that the India-EU Science and Technology Agreement has been renewed recently for a period of five years.
As per an official release of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Minister said India and EU collaboration represents the aspir...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:37:45 GMT
Sony gets exclusive rights to broadcast Bundesliga in Indian subcontinent
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13 (ANI): Bundesliga International, a subsidiary of Deutsche Fussball Liga (DFL), has agreed to a two-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) for exclusive media rights to broadcast the Bundesliga in India and the Indian Subcontinent that includes India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Pakistan.
The deal between Bundesliga International and Sony Pictur...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:05:15 GMT
IMF cuts global economy forecast amid Delta surge, vaccine divide
© Provided by Xinhua Advanced economies are on track to grow by 5.2 percent this year, down by 0.4 percentage point from July's forecast, which reflects more difficult near-term prospects, in part due to supply disruptions.by Xion...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:37:40 GMT
Head of Australian Olympic Committee against boycott of Beijing Winter Olympic Games
Sydney [Australia], October 13 (ANI/Xinhua): Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates voiced against the boycott of the Olympic Games and reaffirmed that Australian athletes will take part in the Beijing Winter Olympic Games in 2022.
In an address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, Coates said the AOC will take 41 athletes to Beijing and Paralympics Australia will take nine athletes and two guides.
S...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:37:40 GMT
Denmark, Germany, Italy and Jersey begin road to ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022
Dubai [UAE], October 13 (ANI): The qualification pathway to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 Australia will continue this week with Denmark, Germany, Italy and Jersey set to compete in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier hosted at the Desert Springs Cricket Ground in Spain.
The event will be played from October 15-21 as a double round robin format with the teams finishing first and second to progress to the ICC M...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:19:05 GMT
State govt not concerned about lives of people in Kalaburagi: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 13 (ANI): Karnataka Legislative party leader Siddaramaiah have alleged that the state government is nowhere concerned about the lives of the people in Kalaburagi where the earthquake is scaring people for the last 20 or more days.
Siddaramaiah said, "people are very much scared and they are leaving their villages and going somewhere else after the fear of the earthquake, but still no...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:55:55 GMT
Indo-French dialogue on maritime cooperation helped strengthen strategic partnership: French embassy
Paris [France] October 13 (ANI): India and France on Monday held the fifth session of the Indo-French maritime cooperation dialogue in Paris, in the presence of Pankaj Saran, Deputy National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, and, on the French side, M Marcel Escure, Ambassador for Regional Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Zone.
Building on the regular discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Fren...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:54:49 GMT
What you REALLY should be wearing in the Russian winter!
Everyone knows the Russian winter is cold, but the question as to which clothing is required to effectively tackle it remains open to debate. Our writer from the UK shares her personal advice on the matter! I lived in Russia for two years as a child, have been back on many visits since and now live here as a student. I would love to take this chance to offer my insight (as a foreigner) into what combination of cloth...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:37:26 GMT
Kiev awaits Moscow's clear response on proposal to hold Putin-Zelenskyy meeting
Kiev [Ukraine], October 13 (ANI/Sputnik): Ukraine is waiting for Russia's clear response to a proposal to hold a meeting between presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin which can occur during the Normandy Format summit, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Wednesday.
"Now we are waiting for a clear answer from Russia whether they are ready to meet or not. This meeting can take place within the framework of the...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:37:26 GMT
EAM Jaishankar pays homage at Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex in Armenia
Yerevan [Armenia], October 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday paid homage at Yerevan's Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex which is dedicated to the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who perished in the first genocide of the 20th century at the hands of the Turkish government.
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Began the day by paying homage at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex."Jaishankar a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:37:24 GMT
Russia records 28,717 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Moscow [Russia], October 13 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia recorded 28,717 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, up from 28,190 the day before, bringing the cumulative total to 78,61,681, the federal response centre said on Wednesday.
"Over the past day, 28,717 COVID-19 cases were confirmed across 85 Russian regions, including 2,493 cases (8.7 per cent) without clinical symptoms," the centre said, adding that the rate of increa...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:37:21 GMT
Jindal Global Law School signs 10 new MoUs for collaborations with leading international universities
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], October 13 (ANI/OP Jindal University): Pursuant to its commitment to promoting internationalization and continuing in its collaborative initiatives, Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), has signed MoUs to establish 10 new international collaborations with international partner universities.
The new partners of JGLS include 10 universities in 8 countries Australia...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:55:50 GMT
Kashmiri group asks EU vice president to clarify his position on granting recognition to the Taliban
Brussels [Belgium] October 13 (ANI): A Kashmir group has asked Josep Borrell Fontelles, Vice-President of the European Commission, to clarify his position on recognition of the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
Speakers and participants at a conference held under the aegis of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) have sent a memo addressed to Borrell, High-Representative of the Union for Fo...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:55:46 GMT
T20 WC: Bangladesh favourites but expect tough competition in Group B
Dubai [UAE], October 13 (ANI): Group B looks set to be hotly contested in the first round of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 as Bangladesh, Oman, Papua New Guinea and Scotland battle it out to qualify for the Super 12.
The teams will play each other once in a round-robin format from October 17-21, with the top two advancing into the next stage.
Oman has a home advantage in just their second ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:55:45 GMT
T20 WC: Sri Lanka favourites in Group A but don't discount others
Dubai [UAE], October 13 (ANI): Sri Lanka, Ireland, the Netherlands and Namibia will contest Group A in the first round of the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup for the right to reach the Super 12 stage.
Only the top two teams will progress from the group after all four have played against each other once in the round-robin format, kicking off with the first games on October 18.
Namibia will make history after qualifying for th...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:27:23 GMT
Ownership of Kuril Islands key to Japan-Russia talks on Peace Treaty: PM Fumio Kishida
Tokyo [Japan], October 13 (ANI/Sputnik): The issue of ownership of four disputed islands, known as the Southern Kuril Islands of Iturup, Kunashir, Shikotan, and Habomai, will be at the centre of the Tokyo-Moscow negotiations on a peace accord, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday.
"The sovereignty of our country extends to the Northern Territories [Southern Kuril Islands]. The government has not changed...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:55:39 GMT
Indian Wells: Badosa, Ostapenko, Pegula advance on day of upsets
California [USA], October 13 (ANI): The number 24 seed Jelena Ostapenko is into the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open for the first time in four-main-draw appearances at the BNP Paribas Open, upending No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek of Poland, 6-4, 6-3, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Tuesday.
The Nos. 1 and 2 seeds have now been bounced on consecutive days, with top seed Karolina Pliskova having fallen to lucky loser Bea...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:30:05 GMT
China's foreign trade up 22.7 pct in first three quarters
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's total imports and exports expanded 22.7 percent year on year to 28.33 trillion yuan (about 4.38 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first three quarters of 2021, official data showed Wednesday.The fi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:27:18 GMT
Greece's Crete braces for aftershocks after 6.3 magnitude earthquake
Athens [Greece], October 13 (ANI/Sputnik): The Greek island of Crete anticipates more aftershocks within 48 hours after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolted the island, the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA) reported on Wednesday citing the Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization of Greece (EPPO).
Following the earthquake, which occurred off the coast of Crete on Tuesday, the island felt two more aftershocks wit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:54:48 GMT
How did Mongolia contribute to the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany
One in five horses in the Red Army came from Mongolia and one in five overcoats used by Soviet soldiers were made of Mongolian wool.Mongolia was one of the staunchest allies of the Soviet Union in the first half of the 20th century. The two countries jointly opposed the Japanese invasion of the People's Republic in 1939. When, on June 22, 1941, the USSR was invaded by German troops, Mongolia declared war on the ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:55:08 GMT
Stefanos Tsitsipas rallies for third-round win in Indian Wells
Down a set and a service break, second-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas came from behind to beat Italy's Fabio Fognini 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
Fognini, the 25th seed, captured the first set quickly and jumped ahead by breaking Tsitsipas' serve for a 2-1 lead in the second set. However, Tsitsipas immediately broke back and won five of the next six games to level...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:55:24 GMT
WC 2022 Qualifiers: England held by Hungary, Sweden leapfrog Spain to go top of Group B
London [UK], October 13 (ANI): England dropped points for only the second time in their World Cup qualifying campaign as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Hungary at the Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.
Roland Sallai's 24th-minute penalty gave Hungary the lead and the first goal in five competitive meetings with England, only for the Three Lions to reply 13 minutes later when John Stones equalised from an exquisite Phil Foden cr...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:55:07 GMT
Collin Morikawa has 'sense of comfort' on local track
Collin Morikawa will have a distinct advantage when he kicks off his 2021-22 PGA Tour season at this week's CJ Cup @ Summit.
While The Summit Club is a brand new course to many in the 78-player field, it happens to be Morikawa's home course. The Las Vegas resident acknowledged he heads out to Summit on his off weeks just to "play however many holes."
His low 18-hole round at the course is a 62.
The world's No. 3-ranked...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:18:23 GMT
Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd to invest in NexWafe as Strategic Lead Investor
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13 (ANI): Reliance New Energy Solar Limited (RNESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, has entered into an agreement with NexWafe GmbH (NexWafe), a German company, for acquiring 86,887 series C preferred shares of the face value of EUR 1 each of NexWafe at a price of EUR 287.73 per share aggregating EUR 25 million.
RNESL will also be issued 36,201 warrants which are exercisabl...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:03:17 GMT
Denmark qualify for 2022 Qatar World Cup
Copenhagen [Denmark], October 13 (ANI): Denmark booked their spot in next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar as they maintained their perfect record in Group F on Tuesday.
Playing at the Parken Stadium, the hosts were dominant against a depleted Austria, but it took a piece of magic from Thomas Delaney to break the deadlock, the midfielder dancing through Austria's backline before teeing up Joakim Maehle to convert the clinch...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:55:22 GMT
Reliance New Energy Solar, Denmark's Stiesdal sign pact on tech development, manufacturing HydroGen Electrolyzers in India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 13 (ANI): Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), and Denmark-based Stiesdal A/S (Stiesdal) signed a cooperation agreement for technology development and manufacturing of Stiesdal's HydroGen Electrolyzers in India, the RIL informed on Tuesday.
The agreement was signed during a state visit of Denmark to India and announced in t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:55:14 GMT
Nos. 2, 3, 4 seeds lose at Indian Wells
Numerous women's singles seeds were sent tumbling Tuesday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland, No. 3 Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic and the No. 4 Elina Svitolina of Ukraine all lost their fourth-round matches in straight sets.
In addition, the player who knocked out top-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic on Monday, Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia, was routed Tue...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:55:18 GMT
Taliban say West refuses to respond to request to unfreeze Afghan reserves
Doha [Qatar], October 13 (ANI): The Taliban on Tuesday said that western countries have remained silent in response to the request to unfreeze foreign Afghan assets in international banks.
"Today, the Afghan government delegation met with representatives of the United States and about 15 European countries, including Norway, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, Sweden. We discussed well-known problems -- human rights, women's ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:19:20 GMT
All four teams share Group D lead at LoL Worlds
Two days into the League of Legends World Championship Group Stage, every team in Group D holds a 1-1 record as a result of some wild games Tuesday.
Europe's MAD Lions (1-1) outlasted South Korea's Gen.G Esports (1-1) in a brutal 47-minute match. While the game started off slowly, with both teamstrading meager gold leads back and forth throughout the first 20 minutes, things heated up after the 24-minute mark. Gen.G grew...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:55:14 GMT
Invictus Gaming, Team Secret win in International 10 upper bracket
With $18.2 million at stake for the eventual champion, Invictus Gaming and Team Secret advanced in the upper bracket of the Main Event of The International 10 Tuesday in Bucharest, Romania.
Invictus outlasted Team Spirit 2-1, playing on red all three games. They lost in 37 minutes, won in 49 minutes and were victorious again in 41 minutes.
Jin "flyfly" Zhiyi paced Invictus with a kills-deaths-assists ratio of 13.7-2.0-1...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:55:11 GMT
G20 countries voice support for continued UN presence in Afghanistan
Rome [Italy], October 12 (ANI/Sputnik): The leaders of the G20 countries called on Tuesday for a permanent United Nations presence in Afghanistan, insisting on safety for the organization's personnel, the Italian government said.
Earlier in the day, the G20 Extraordinary Leaders' Meeting on Afghanistan was convened in a virtual format in Rome. It was held in an extended format and included representatives from the Interna...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:27:08 GMT
G20 countries to help sustain financial stability in Afghanistan
Rome [Italy], October 13 (ANI): The G20 nations on Tuesday vowed to cooperate with international organizations to maintain financial stability in Afghanistan, the Italian government said.
"The functioning of the payment system and the overall financial stability should also be addressed. G20 countries will cooperate with the International Organizations, International Financial Institutions, including Multilateral Developm...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:18:07 GMT
US to decide on Afghan bank reserves on basis of Taliban's future conduct
Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): Following in-person talks with the Taliban in Doha last week, the United States on Tuesday (local time) said that it will make a decision regarding Afghanistan's bank reserves on the basis of the future government's conduct.
"When it comes to central bank reserves, we will judge and interact with any future Afghan government on the basis of its conduct and its conduct in key areas," US S...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:18:15 GMT
IMF revises down 2021 global economy forecast to 5.9 pct amid Delta surge
© Provided by Xinhua -- The global economy is expected to grow by 5.9 percent in 2021, down by 0.1 percentage point from July's forecast, according to the latest World Economic Outlook.-- The report showed that advanced econom...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:55:04 GMT
Afghanistan's neighbours key to solving problems in the country: Italian PM
Rome [Italy], October 13 (ANI): After the conclusion of the Group of 20 (G20) summit on Tuesday, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said that neighbouring countries should be involved in solving problems in Afghanistan.
"The involvement of neighboring countries is necessary (to solve the issues in the country). This is the issue that Russia has also raised," Draghi said at a press conference in Rome, as quoted by Sputnik...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:37:02 GMT
G20 leaders pledge to give humanitarian aid directly to Afghan people
Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): US President Joe Biden and the other G20 leaders agreed during a virtual meeting to provide humanitarian aid directly to the Afghan people instead via the Taliban government, the White House said on Tuesday.
"The Leaders also reaffirmed their collective commitment to provide humanitarian assistance directly to the Afghan people through independent international organizations, and to prom...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:18:57 GMT
Indian economy to grow at 9.5 pc in 2021, 8.5 pc in 2022: IMF
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): India is poised to grow at 9.5 per cent in 2021 and 8.5 per cent in 2022, according to the latest projections by the International Monetary Fund.
India's economy had contracted by 7.3 per cent in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
IMF said that the global economy is projected to grow at 4.9 per cent in 2022.
"The global economy is projected to grow 5.9 per cent in 2021 and 4....[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:18:53 GMT
Best Agrolife Ltd. ranked 15th among top Agrochemical companies in India
New Delhi (Delhi) [India], October 12 (ANI/NewsVoir): Best Agrolife Limited, a leading agrochemical company headquartered in Delhi and one of India's largest manufacturers of agro-inputs has been ranked 15th among top 20 Agrochemical companies in India.
The ranking has been released by AgroPages which is a prominent online media platform for the agrochemical industry devoted exclusively to the global agricultural business...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:55:57 GMT
Afghanistan crisis may lead to skyrocketing illegal arms trade, warns Russia
Moscow [Russia], October 12 (ANI): The turmoil in Afghanistan has exacerbated an entire slew of problems and it may lead to skyrocketing of the illegal arms trade.
Deputy Secretary of Russia's Security Council Alexander Venediktov said on Tuesday said that illegal arms trade may soar to unprecedented proportions, reported TASS.
"We have to state that the situation in that country poses a whole number of very serious threa...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:44:04 GMT
Global environmental officials discuss biodiversity at COP15 roundtable
© Provided by Xinhua KUNMING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Environmental officials from nearly 20 countries, as well as the European Union, attended a roundtable on "Putting Biodiversity on a Path of Recovery", both in person and virtually, on Tuesday at the 15th mee...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:18:59 GMT
Ukraine to begin energy saving initiative next year
Kiev [Ukraine], October 12 (ANI/Sputnik): Ukraine will begin an energy-saving program worth more than USD 11 billion next year, and is expecting the European Union's help in the matter, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, the Ukrainian leader met with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the 23rd Ukraine-European Union...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:18:57 GMT
Euro 2028 hosts to be confirmed in September 2023
Zurich [Switzerland], October 12 (ANI): European football body UEFA on Tuesday announced that its member associations interested in hosting UEFA EURO 2028 have until March 2022 to declare their interest, with the appointment of the hosts set to take place in September 2023.
UEFA EURO 2028 is set to take place over 51 matches and feature 24 teams, as has been the case for the previous two tournaments. Joint bids are permit...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:06:44 GMT
(COP15) Xi Focus: Chinese president attends COP15 leaders' summit
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended and addressed the leaders' summit of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity via video link in Beijing and called on t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:18:54 GMT
At G20 Extraordinary Summit, PM Modi stresses on preventing Afghan territory from becoming source of radicalisation, terrorism
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stressed preventing Afghan territory from becoming the source of radicalisation, and terrorism.
In a virtual G20 Extraordinary Summit on Afghanistan that was convened by Italy, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the need to ensure that Afghan territory does not become a source of radicalization and terrorism, regionally or globally," read t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:54:50 GMT
What's the Russian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai like
The most large-scale international exhibition has started and Russia prepared something special to amaze guests. About 25 million people are expected to visit Expo 2020 in Dubai, the first of its kind event in the Middle East & North Africa. And that's how many people are likely to see the magnificent Russian pavilion created according to the main topic of the exhibition: "Creative Mind: Driving the Future'....[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:21:20 GMT
Food Heroes: Cultivating women farmers in Georgia
A farmer in the central European country, Georgia, has been sharing her lifetime of knowledge with other women farmers in the region, saying that "there is nothing in agriculture that a man can do and a woman can't."Irina Vasilyeva has been chosen as one of 17 Food Heroes by the UN's Fo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:54:50 GMT
Why 2 Chainz and Kanye West drive Russian Sherp ATVs
The legendary Sherp will help you get to places where no man has ever stepped before. Tested and approved by one of Russia Beyond's correspondents.American rap star 2 Chainz and Kanye West each recently bought themselves an ATV that would help to survive an apocalypse - the Russian-made Sherp.The vehicle is considered by many to be the perfect off-road machine for hunting, traveling and (you won't believe...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:40:14 GMT
Three German cities in running to host regular-season game
The NFL named Duuml;sseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich as the finalists to host a regular-season game in Germany.
The league says it wants Germany to host its first game in either the 2022 or 2023 season.
"After an initial period in which expressions of interest were received from multiple cities, Duuml;sseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich have been invited to proceed to the 'candidate phase' of the process," the league said in a...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:37:51 GMT
India signs MoU with Russia for Di-ammonium Phosphate fertiliser supply
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): To stablise prices of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser and reduce dependency on the countries like Jordan, Morroco, China, etc, India on Tuesday signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Russia on DAP fertiliser supply.
As per the sources, the MOU has been signed to ensure the availability of DAP at stable prices and to reduce dependency on the countries like Jord...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:18:58 GMT
Prime Minister of Denmark concludes visit to India
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen concluded her visit to India, which was from October 9 to 11. This was the first visit by a Head of Government to India post COVID-19 pandemic.
During the visit, Frederiksen was accompanied by a high-level official and business delegation. In her bilateral exchanges, Frederiksen held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also ca...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:37:38 GMT
Piyush Goyal meets Italian Foreign Minister ahead of G20 Trade Ministers' meeting today
Rome [Italy], October 12 (ANI): Ahead of the G20 Trade Ministers' meeting in Italy, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Tuesday.
Taking to Twitter, Goyal said, "Met Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio ahead of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meet in Italy.""Italy is India's fifth-largest trading partner in the European Union, its recognition of the Covishield vacc...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:19:04 GMT
Hyundai Doosan Infracore named Featured Finalist at 'IDEA' for the first time as Korean construction machinery company
Seoul [South Korea], October 12 (ANI/Global Economic): Hyundai Doosan Infracore, a construction machinery affiliate of Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, recently announced that its 'DX100W' model was named the 'Featured Finalist' at the '2021 IDEA Design Awards' in the U.S.
It is the first time that Korean construction machinery company was named as the Featured Finalist at the IDEA. In particular, Hyundai Doosan Infracore ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:56:03 GMT
6.4 magnitude quake jolts Greece's Crete island
Athens [Greece], October 12 (ANI): Earthquake with 6.4 magnitude rocked the shore of the Greek island of Crete today at 9:24 UTC.
"M6.4 Earthquake Crete, Greece Oct-12 09:24 UTC," tweeted US Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake took place 0 km SSE of Palekastro, Greece. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 kilometers, was initially determined to be at 35.193N degrees' north latitude and 26.256E degrees' east longitude. (ANI)...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:37:32 GMT
Uber Cup: Indian women's team defeat Scotland, enter next round
Aarhus [Denmark], October 12 (ANI): The India women's badminton team on Tuesday defeated Scotland in their Group B encounter in the ongoing Uber Cup. India registered a come from behind victory and will now lock horns with Thailand on Thursday. The Asian side has now entered the next round on the back of successive wins.
In the first match on Tuesday, India went down as Malvika Bansod lost the match 12-21, 9-21 against Ki...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:27:19 GMT
T20 WC: Mahmudullah to miss Bangladesh's first warm-up game due to 'slight back pain'
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 12 (ANI): Bangladesh T20I skipper Mahmudullah will miss his team's first warm-up match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday due to "slight back pain".
Bangladesh selector Habibul Bashar said the team doesn't want to take any "risks" now ahead of the T20 World Cup.
"[Mahmudullah] has a slight back pain. He won't have time to rest during the tournament when there will be back-to-back matches. So we are not ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:18:38 GMT
Putin congratulates Austria's Schallenberg on promotion to Chancellor
Moscow [Russia], October 12 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Austria's former foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg on his new role as federal chancellor, following Sebastian Kurz's surprise resignation.
"Relations between Russia and Austria have traditionally been constructive. I hope your activities as the head of government will promote the development of bilateral cooperation i...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:55:34 GMT
Germany become first team to qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Skopje [North Macedonia], October 12 (ANI): Germany has become the first team to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar following the side's thumping win over North Macedonia in UEFA Group J.
Germany thrashed North Macedonia 4-0 on Monday to book the World Cup spot in style. Timo Werner's twin strikes along with goals from Kal Havertz and Jamal Musiala set up Germany's win.
The visitors were well on top throughout b...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:37:27 GMT
As part of Spain's second phase of evacuation, flight with 84 Afghan refugees arrives in Madrid
Madrid [Spain], October 12 (ANI): In the second phase of the evacuation of Afghan refugees, a plane carrying 84 refugees landed at a military base near Madrid on Monday.
The plane carried Afghans and their families who collaborated with the Spanish government in Afghanistan, Sputnik reported.
The flight had departed from Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad.
Since the beginning of the evacuation from Afghanistan, Spain ha...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:18:30 GMT
Soha Ali Khan embraces higher safety standards in the new normal
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI/PRNewswire): With public spaces opening up, everyone is learning to live and adapt to the new normal and it is imperative to level up the safety standards now more than ever.
While it has been advised by Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) that children who are 2 and older should be wearing masks, what is more important is the continuous usage o...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 04:40:07 GMT
Casper Ruud comes back for 3rd-round win in Indian Wells
Casper Ruud, seeking his sixth ATP Tour championship of the year, rallied to reach the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., on Monday.
The sixth-seeded Norwegian defeated 26th-seeded Lloyd Harris of South Africa 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4.
Ruud, 22, won his first career ATP title last year in a clay-court event at Buenos Aires. He added four more clay-court championships before prevailing earlier this mo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 03:19:13 GMT
Top seed, defending champ lose at Indian Wells
The top seed and the defending champion were both eliminated Monday in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif.
Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia, who only made the draw as a lucky loser from qualifying, stunned No.1-seeded Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5.
Estonia's Anett Kontaveit, the 18th seed, posted a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over 16th-seeded Bianca Andreescu, the Canadian who won the eve...[read more]
Published: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:18:11 GMT
'EU can prevent migration crisis by averting Afghanistan's economic collapse'
Brussels [Belgium], October 12 (ANI): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that the bloc needs to work towards preventing a new refugee crisis in Europe by averting the economic collapse of Afghanistan.
"We thought we would have an acute [migration] crisis because of Afghanistan, but it has not yet happened. And it will not happen if we prevent the economic collapse of the country. 75 per cent of the Afghan budg...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:40:09 GMT
DWG KIA, Liquid impressive as group play opens at Worlds
DWG KIA and Team Liquid pulled off impressive victories Monday as group stage action got underway at the 2021 League of Legends World Championship Main Event.
The first match of the day saw what might have been a preview for the World Finals, as the League of Legends Champion Korea's top seed, DWG KIA (1-0) took down former world champion and LPL second-seed FunPlus Phoenix (0-1) in just 30 minutes.
DK drafted for pick ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:55:06 GMT
WHO panel to discuss need of COVID-19 booster shots on November 11
Geneva [Switzerland], October 12 (ANI): A advisory panel of the World Health Organization (WHO) is set to discuss the need for COVID-19 booster doses on November 11.
Director of the WHO's Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, Kate O'Brien on Monday said that the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) will discuss the need for COVID-19 booster shots on November 11, Sputnik news agency reported.
Ea...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:18:05 GMT
World Bank chief says GDP of many emerging economies to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2022
Washington, DC [US], October 12 (ANI/Sputnik): Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in many emerging economies will return to pre-pandemic levels next year, while per capita income level in will take longer to recover, World Bank President David R. Malpass said on Monday.
"GDP will return next year to pre-pandemic levels to many emerging and developing economies, but per capita income will take more time to reach 2019 levels. In ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:54:55 GMT
Can Russian Orthodox priests get married
The Russian Orthodox Church has a complex hierarchy. Let's find out which members of the clergy are allowed to have a family.If you meet a married man who is not wearing a wedding ring, it does not necessarily mean he's a womanizer hiding his marital status. He may be a married Russian Orthodox priest, who is not allowed to wear a wedding ring.In the Russian Orthodox tradition - unlike in the Roman Cathol...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:21:20 GMT
First Person: Levelling the gender playing field in Jordan
Discussing gender equality in Jordan can lead to difficult conversations, as Balqees Shahin, a volunteer for the UN Women gender equality campaign HeforShe, has discovered. Marking International Day of The Girl Child on Monday, Ms. Shahin told UN News that online games can help young people to address gender issues....[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:12:17 GMT
WHO backs Covid-19 booster jab for people with weak immune systems
The World Health Organization has recommended booster shots for people with weak immune systems as they are less likely to respond adequately to the standard course of vaccinations.On Monday, the World Health Organization's (WHO) vaccine advisory group said that people with compromised immune systems should be given a Covid-19 booster shot."Moderately and severely immunocompromised person...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:12:15 GMT
Brent crude nears $85 as global energy crisis worsens
Oil prices extended Friday's rally into Monday, with the US benchmark topping $81 and trading just shy of $82 a barrel as Europe and Asia continue to struggle to secure energy supply for the winter.As of 8:21am EDT on Monday, the front-month WTI Crude contract traded at $81.75, up by 3.00%. The international benchmark, ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 18:03:26 GMT
EU prolongs Nicaragua sanctions for 1 year: EU Council
Strasbourg [France], October 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Union has extended targeted sanctions on Nicaragua for one year, until 15 October 2022, the Council of the EU said Monday.
In August, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticized Nicaraguan authorities for the electoral disqualification of the Citizens Alliance for Liberty Party and suggested it was done to "win the elections without competition.""The Council...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 17:37:34 GMT
India, Denmark stand shoulder to shoulder on 'Green transition': Danish PM
New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Monday said that India and Denmark will stand shoulder to shoulder on the Green transition and share a vision for a prosperous future.
Speaking at "The India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership" event organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in New Delhi, Frederiksen said: "When it comes to Green transition, India and Denmark stand ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:03:03 GMT
Israel to double settlements in Golan Heights: Prime Minister
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 11 (ANI/Sputnik): Israel intends to double the number of residents and build two new settlements in the Golan Heights, a disputed strategic area, which the UN considers part of Syria, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday.
"The Golan Heights is a strategic goal. Doubling the communities in it is a goal of the Government of Israel," Bennett said at the Makor Rishon newspaper's conference ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:56:07 GMT
Six people arrested in Turkey for alleged spying, came from Russia's Chechnya: Source
Ankara [Turkey], October 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The six people arrested in Turkey for alleged espionage and planning an attack on foreign citizens are from Russia's Chechen Republic, a police source told Sputnik on Monday.
The CNN Turk broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing the country's police, the arrest of six people with Russian passports who allegedly plotted to attack foreigners and tried to obtain classified data. The...[read more]