Kenya on course to eliminating neglected tropical diseases
Nairobi, Jan 31 (IANS) The eradication of neglected tropical diseases in remote Kenyan counties has gathered steam amid ramped-up investments in their prevention, treatment and care, a senior official said.
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Turkey on high alert against possible terror attacks on Western targets
Ankara, Jan 31 (IANS) Turkey has raised its security measures to highest level against possible Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaida retaliation on Western targets in the country, the Turkish Interior Ministry said.
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Iran slams Blinken's 'threatening' remarks, vows 'decisive' reaction
Tehran, Jan 31 (IANS) Iran has warned the US that it will not tolerate any aggression against its territory and interests and will react "decisively," in response to what it calls "threatening" remarks by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
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Aramco signs 100 deals to improve Saudi industrial ecosystem
Riyadh, Jan 31 (IANS) Saudi Aramco signed on Monday 100 deals valued at about $7.2 billion to help advance a diverse, sustainable and globally competitive industrial ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
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UN ready to offer assistance after Iran quake: Spokesman
United Nations, Jan 31 (IANS) The world body is ready to offer assistance to Iran after the country was hit by a 5.9-magnitude earthquake on Saturday evening, said a UN spokesman.
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Security Council extends mandate of UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
United Nations, Jan 31 (IANS) The Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for 12 months, till January 31, 2024.
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UN chief condemns suicide bombing at Peshawar mosque in Pakistan
United Nations, Jan 31 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned Monday's suicide bombing at a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan, that left dozens of people dead, said his spokesman.
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Russia warns new US ambassador of consequences of confrontational policy
Moscow, Jan 31 (IANS) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov met with new US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy, who presented copies of her credentials.
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3 injured in Brussels metro knife attack
Brussels, Jan 31 (IANS) Three people were injured in a knife attack on Monday evening in the Brussels-Schuman station, the federal police said.
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Chairing ASEAN, Indonesia pushes for more concrete cooperation: FM
Jakarta, Jan 31 (IANS) As the 2023 ASEAN chair, Indonesia has aimed to push for more concrete and inclusive cooperation among countries in the region, said Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.
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Israel hosts regional summit on cyber defence
Jerusalem, Jan 31 (IANS) Israel on Monday hosted the heads of the cyber defence systems of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Morocco for a regional cyber intelligence meeting, the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) said in a statement.
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Saudi Arabia introduces electronic visa for stop-over passengers
Riyadh, Jan 31 (IANS) Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry introduced an electronic visa service on Monday for passengers who are stopping over in the country.
Covid-19 still int'l health emergency: WHO
Geneva, Jan 31 (IANS) The WHO has said that the Covid-19 pandemic still constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), the WHO's highest alert level.
Palestinian killed by Israeli soldiers in southern West Bank: Medics
Ramallah, Jan 31 (IANS) A Palestinian was killed on Monday morning by Israeli soldiers in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, Palestinian medics and eyewitnesses said.
Iran summons Ukraine's envoy over presidential aide's tweet about Isfahan drone attack
Tehran, Jan 31 (IANS) Iran has summoned Ukrainian charge d'affaires over "strange and biased" comments by a senior adviser to Ukraine's President about a drone attack on a military plant in Iran.
Israeli citizen arrested after crossing into Lebanon
Jerusalem, Jan 31 (IANS) An Israeli citizen crossed over to Lebanon and was detained by Lebanese security forces, according to a statement by Israel's Army.
Egyptian Prez, US state secretary discuss Israeli-Palestinian tensions
Cairo, Jan 31 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has discussed with visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken the ongoing escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.
331 migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week: IOM
Tripoli, Jan 31 (IANS) The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has said that 331 migrants were rescued and returned to Libya in the past week.
Croatian Prez criticises NATO chief's visit to S. Korea, Japan
Zagreb, Jan 31 (IANS) Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has criticised the visit to South Korea and Japan by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and condemned the Western decision to send battle tanks to Ukraine.
Turkey may evaluate NATO applications of Finland, Sweden separately: FM
Ankara, Jan 31 (IANS) Turkey could evaluate Finland's NATO bid separately from Sweden's bid to distinguish "between a problematic country and a less problematic one," the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.
2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits nine accused
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday acquitted nine persons accused of rioting, arson and other offences during the 2020 Delhi riots, granting the benefit of doubt, which includes delay by the police in recording vital information related to the accused's involvement.
Hungary reports strong tourism rebound in 2022
Budapest, Jan 31 (IANS) Hungary's tourism sector saw a strong recovery in 2022, with the number of overnight stays in the country's commercial accommodations increasing by almost 40 per cent year-on-year to nearly 40 million, the authorities said.
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Vietnam's state-owned banks under capital increase pressure
Hanoi, Jan 31 (IANS) Vietnam's major state-owned banks are under pressure for a capital increase in 2023 as their charter capital is too low, with some unable to ensure the regulated minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR), local media reported.
Takahama nuclear reactor on Sea of Japan coast halted after alert goes off
Tokyo, Jan 31 (IANS) A reactor at Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama nuclear plant in Fukui Prefecture of central Japan was automatically halted on Monday after an alert went off, local media reported.
Fire breaks out at Amara Raja plant in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, Jan 31 (IANS) A massive fire broke out in Amara Raja Battery factory in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district on Monday evening, officials said.
