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South Korea takes 1st archery gold at Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo, Jul 24 (UNI/Xinhua) Traditional archery powerhouse South Korea won the first gold medal in the sport at Tokyo 2020 on Saturday when An San and Kim Je Deok paired up to defeat their Dutch opponents in archery's mixed team final.
They…
Vikas Krishan bows out after losing to Japan’s Okazawa in opening bout
Tokyo, Jul 24 (UNI) Ace Indian boxer Vikas Krishan crashed out of the Tokyo Olympics after losing 5-0 to Japan's Sewonrets Quincy Mensah Okazawa in his opening bout of the men's welterweight (69kg) category, here on Saturday.
Vikas, a…
Mirabai Chanu attributes success in Olympics to people’s support
Imphal, Jul 24 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today assured to provide
Rs one crore to Mirabai Chanu and a job in Manipur for winning a silver medal in the
Tokyo Olympics.
Mr Biren spoke to Mirabai and informed her that he…
UN urges China to cooperate with WHO on probe into COVID-19 origins
New York , July 24 (ANI): The United Nations on Friday called on all member states, including China, to fully cooperate with the World Health Organization (WHO) amid Beijing's rejection of a further probe into the origins of the COVID-19.…
Russia sends military equipment to Tajik-Afghan border amid Taliban-led violence
Moscow , July 24 (ANI): Russia has sent military equipment to border areas between Tajikistan and Afghanistan to prevent possible threats as Taliban mount blistering offensive in the war-torn country, Tolo News reported.
Moscow is…
Number of COVID-19 cases in Brazil rises by 108,732 to over 19.63 mln
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 108,732 to 19,632,443 within the past 24 hours, the national Ministry of Health said on late Thursday.
According to the ministry, the death toll has risen by 1,324 to…
China imposes sanctions on US officials, entities
Beijing, July 24 China has imposed sanctions on several US individuals and organisations in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong. Those targeted include former US Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross.…
UN urges China to fully cooperate with WHO on probe into COVID origins
United Nations Jul 23 (UNI/Sputnik) The United Nations calls on all member states, including China, to fully cooperate with the World Health Organization amid Beijing's rejection of a further investigation into the origins of the COVID-19,…
Japanese tennis player Osaka lights Tokyo Olympics cauldron
China has sent their largest delegation of 770 while India has 120 members participating in 18 individual and team events.
A total of 11,326 athletes will be participating in 339 events in 33 sports in over a period of 19 days (July…
Japanese Emperor Naruhito declares Tokyo Olympics open
Tokyo, Jul 23 (UNI/Sputnik) Japanese Emperor Naruhito has declared the XXXII Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo open.
The Olympic Games in Tokyo will be held from July 23 to August 8.
Due to the threat of the spread of the coronavirus…
China’s President Xi Jinping makes surprise visit to Tibet
Washington DC , July 23 Chinese President Xi Jinping has made an unannounced visit to Tibet, according to International Campaign for Tibet (ICT).
Video clips shared on Chinese social media on Thursday show Xi addressing people in…
US launches several airstrikes to support Afghan forces, confirms Pentagon
Washington DC , July 22 (ANI): The US military in the past few days conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan to support Afghan security forces, the Pentagon confirmed on Thursday.
At an off-camera press briefing, Pentagon spokesperson John…
CIA mulls deployment of China specialists to compete with Beijing
Washington DC , July 23 (ANI): CIA Director William Burns has said the US is inspecting the possibility of forward-deploying China specialists in a bid to compete effectively with Beijing.
In a wide-ranging interview with NPR, Burns…
Violence in Afghanistan displaces over 36,000 families in four months
Kabul , July 23 (ANI): Amid the recent increase in the Taliban offensive, more than 36,000 families have been internally displaced in Afghanistan over the past four months.
Afghan Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation on Thursday…
Cuba rejects US ‘slanderous’ sanctions
Havana , July 23 (ANI/Sputnik): Cuba has condemned new US sanctions against Cuban Interior Ministry and army, as well as Washington's pressure on European and Latin American countries to turn them against Havana, Cuban Foreign Minister…
Indonesia reports record COVID-19 daily deaths of 1,383
Jakarta, Jul 21 (UNI/Xinhua) Indonesia on Wednesday recorded 33,772 newly-confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 1,383 deaths in the past 24 hours, the country's Health Ministry said.
This has been the highest daily number of fatalities the…
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to visit China on July 25-26
Washington , July 21 Amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing, US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will visit China on July 25-26, informed US Department of State on Wednesday.
During the visit, Sherman will meet…
UN chief condoles loss of lives in deadly floods in China, Germany
New York , July 22 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent letters to Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to convey his condolences over the loss of life during the devastating floods in both…
China’s offensive threat growing faster than projected: US Air Force General
Washington DC , July 22 China is building up its offensive air capabilities far faster than US military planners expected in their national defence strategy three years ago, an Air Force General said on Wednesday.
In a US Senate…
Deeply concerned about unilateral steps on Varosha contrary to UNSC resolutions, says Tirumurti
New York , July 22 Permanent Representative of India to United Nations TS Tirumurti on Wednesday expressed concern about the transfer of parts of a coastal town of Varosha to Turkish Cypriot control.
This comes as Turkey plans to…
