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Social media platforms are 'killing people' with vaccine misinformation, says Biden

Jul 16, 2021

Washington [US], July 17 : President Joe Biden on Friday criticized social media platforms like Facebook for spreading misinformation about the coronavirus and vaccines, as his administration has blamed them for stalling U.S. vaccine rates.

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COVID-19: Sri Lanka approves Chinese Sinovac vaccine for emergency use

Jul 16, 2021

Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 17 : Sri Lanka has approved the emergency use of the Chinese Sinovac vaccine against COVID-19.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US is committed to vaccinating as many people as possible to save lives and rebuild the global economy

Sri Lanka recieves over 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccines donated by US

Jul 16, 2021
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UK coronavirus daily cases pass 50,000 for first time since January

Jul 16, 2021

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Myanmar political crisis risks damaging entire generation of children, warns UN Child Rights Committee

Jul 16, 2021

Geneva [Switzerland], July 17 : Due to the ongoing political crisis, children's rights in Myanmar are facing an...
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US: Chinese national gets prison for plotting to export American military boat engines

Jul 16, 2021

Washington [US], July 17 : A Chinese national has been sentenced to three years and six months in...
Indian photo-journalist Danish Siddiqui

UN condoles Indian journalist's death in Afghanistan, calls for investigation

Jul 16, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], July 17 : The United Nations on Friday extended condolences to the family of Indian photo-journalist...
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Death toll rises to 212 in South Africa's violent protest

Jul 16, 2021
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Sitharaman addresses US-India business roundtable, engages with top American firms

Jul 16, 2021
A military tank patrols near a shopping centre that was damaged after several days of looting in Durban, South Africa, July 16, 2021. (Photo Credit: REUTERS)

South Africa riots: Govt ensuring safety of Indian community, says Consulate General

Jul 16, 2021
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US sanctions seven Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

Jul 16, 2021
Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui (Photo Credit - Tolo News)

MEA in touch with Afghan authorities to bring back mortal remains of Indian photojournalist killed in Kandahar

Jul 16, 2021
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla (File Photo)

Pandemic exacerbated crises caused by armed conflicts, Shringla at UNSC

Jul 16, 2021
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Forays by Taliban in Afghanistan being observed closely in Pakistan

Jul 16, 2021
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Pakistan's Taliban gamble can be ruined by Pashtuns, says think tank

Jul 16, 2021
MoS) External Affairs, V Muraleedharan. (File Photo)

Indenture Labour Route Project connects countries with shared histories, experience: MoS Muraleedharan

Jul 16, 2021
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US, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Pak announce new Quad group for Afghan peace process

Jul 16, 2021
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Pakistan postpones Afghan Peace Conference until after Eid

Jul 16, 2021
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani

Ashraf Ghani lashes out at Pakistan, asks it to use "influence and leverage" to convince Taliban to cease hostilities in Afghanistan

Jul 16, 2021