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Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:55:01 GMT
13 died, 98 injured in Indonesia's Mt. Semeru eruption
JAKARTA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- At least 13 people died and 98 others were injured after Mount Semeru in Indonesia's East Java erupted, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Sunday. "Two bodies have been identified, while others are stil...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:52:09 GMT
America pays to oppose Argentine Packaging Law
With corporate profits being threatened, America has offered bribes to oppose new environmental legislation being proposed in Argentina, writes Juan Grabois.I WAS TOLD that a man by the name of John Doe passed through the offices of Argentine congres...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:18:22 GMT
Over dozen people dead following eruption of Semeru volcano in Indonesia
Jakarta [Indonesia], December 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The death toll from the eruption of Indonesia's Semeru volcano has gone up to 13, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Sunday. Semeru, located in Indonesia's East Java provinc...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:12:09 GMT
At least 13 killed, scores injured in violent volcano eruption
Over a dozen people were killed and nearly 100 residents were injured after a volcano erupted on the Indonesian island of Java. The eruption, which occurred during a rainstorm, saw mud flows cutting off roads and destroying homes.Indonesia's disaster...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:06:18 GMT
Death Toll Rises to 13 in Indonesia Volcano Eruption
LUMAJANG, INDONESIA - The death toll following the eruption of the highest volcano on Indonesia's most densely populated island of Java has risen to 13, with seven people still missing, officials said Sunday as smoldering debris and thick mud hampere...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 02:44:11 GMT
1 killed, 40 injured following volcanic eruption in Indonesia
© Provided by Xinhua One was killed, two went missing and 40 others were injured following the eruption of Semeru volcano in Indonesia.JAKARTA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Semeru volcano in Indonesia's East Java province erupted on Saturday, l

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 01:37:11 GMT
6.2-magnitude quake hits central Indonesia, no tsunami alert issued
Jakarta [Indonesia], December 5 (ANI/Xinhua): A 6.2-magnitude quake struck off North Sulawesi province in central parts of Indonesia on Sunday, with no potential for a tsunami. This was informed by Head of Quake and Tsunami Mitigation Division of the...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 23:52:58 GMT
EXCLUSIVE Indonesia's Jokowi urges developed countries to commit to climate funding goals
EXCLUSIVE Indonesia's Jokowi urges developed countries to commit to climate funding goals Reuters

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 23:51:08 GMT
Indonesia's Bali is reopening to tourists but not Australia, Singapore
Indonesia's Bali is reopening to tourists but visitors from Australia and Singapore may have to wait CNBC

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:18:01 GMT
Volcano eruption in Indonesia kills 1, injures 41: Reports
Jakarta [Indonesia], December 5 (ANI/Sputnik): One person died and 41 suffered burn injuries as a result of the eruption of Mount Semeru in Indonesia, the Channel News Asia broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing the deputy head of the Lumajang dist...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:06:32 GMT
Indonesia's Volcano Spews Ash, Gas, Killing 1, Dozens Hurt
LUMAJANG, INDONESIA - The highest volcano on Indonesia's most densely populated island of Java spewed thick columns of ash, searing gas and lava down its slopes in a sudden eruption triggered by heavy rains on Saturday. At least one villager died fro...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:18:02 GMT
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Dec. 4
CANBERRA -- The state government of South Australia (SA) has imposed further border restrictions amid concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Premier Steven Marshall on Saturday announced that SA's borders will remain open to domestic travellers...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 16:06:54 GMT
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Dec. 4
KABUL -- A bomb blast rocked Police District 4 of Kabul, capital of Afghansitan, on Saturday with no casualties confirmed, Interior Ministry spokesman Qari Sayed Khosti said. The blast took place in Taimany locality of Police District 4 but caused no...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 15:03:21 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Lakshya Sen collapses in semi-final against Viktor Axelsen
Bali [Indonesia], December 4 (ANI): The world number one Viktor Axelsen on Saturday defeated India's Lakshya Sen to cruise into the final of the BWF World Tour Finals in Bali on Saturday. Playing at Mangupura Hall - 1, the Olympic champion overwhelme...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 13:36:30 GMT
Thousands Flee as Indonesia's Mount Semeru Erupts
JAKARTA - Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupted on Saturday, spewing out a tower of smoke and ash that plunged local communities into darkness and forced thousands of nearby residents to flee.There were no immediate reports of casualties, the country's di...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 13:19:07 GMT
Residents flee massive ash cloud from erupting volcano
A volcano erupted on the Indonesian island of Java on Saturday, reportedly obscuring the sun with a massive cloud of ash, and sending locals into a panic.A clip on social media has captured people, who live at the foot of Semeru volcano, fleeing in f...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:55:51 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu beat Akane Yamaguchi in SF, will play An Seyoung in final
Bali [Indonesia], December 4 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu battled past Japan's Akane Yamaguchi into the final of the BWF World Tour Finals in Bali on Saturday. Playing at the Mangupura Hall - 1, Sindhu defeated Yamaguchi 21-15, 15-21, ...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:30:01 GMT
1st LD Writethru: Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupts, triggering evacuation
JAKARTA, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Semeru volcano in Indonesia's East Java province erupted on Saturday, head of Lumajang District Thoriqul Haq told TVOne. The official said one bridge was damaged, and "there is one sub-district where the villagers have to ...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:18:01 GMT
Indonesia reports 246 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths
JAKARTA, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Saturday confirmed 246 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 4,257,489, according to the country's Health Ministry. The ministry said that the death toll from the virus in the country rose by ...

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 05:30:01 GMT
Viktor Axelsen, Tai Tzu Ying named badminton players of the year by BWF
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen and Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Tai Tzu Ying were named the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) Male and Female Player of the Year respectively in recognition of their stellar runs t...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:37:32 GMT
Delhi HC to hear final arguments in April-2022 on plea over cashless medical services to municipal corporation retd employeee
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday fixed April 26, 2022, for the final hearing in a petition stating the three municipal corporations in Delhi are not providing cashless medical services to their retired employees inc...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:13:41 GMT
Homeless man gets jail time for breaching 'stay at home order
In a ?cruel twist of irony,? a man was sentenced to seven weeks in jail by a Singapore court on Thursday for breaching a Covid-19 'stay at home? order despite being homeless.Singapore national Rozman Abdul Rahman, 40, returned from Indonesia on March...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:05:16 GMT
Indonesia reports 245 newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths
JAKARTA, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Friday confirmed 245 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 4,257,243, according to the country's Health Ministry. The ministry reported that the death toll from the virus in the country rose b...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:18:50 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu loses to Pornpawee Chochuwong in final group match
Bali [Indonesia], December 3 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on Friday lost his third and final Group A game in the women's singles event of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals in Bali. Playing at the Mangupura Hall - 1, Pornpawee Chochuwon...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:18:38 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Pair of Ponnappa, Sikki Reddy end their campaign with a consolation win
Bali [Indonesia], December 3 (ANI): India's women's doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy on Friday beat British duo of Chloe Birch and Lauren Smith in a hard-fought three-game encounter to end their campaign at the BWF World Tour Finals...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:55:20 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Kidambi Srikanth loses to Lee Zii Jia in his final Group B fixture
Bali [Indonesia], December 3 (ANI): Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Friday lost his third and final Group B game in the men's singles event of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals. Playing at Hall 2, Malaysian badminton player defeated Lee Zii Jia d...

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 01:37:13 GMT
PM Modi to inaugurate thought leadership forum on FinTech, InFinity Forum, today
New Delhi [India], December 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate InFinity Forum, a thought leadership forum on FinTech, on Friday at 10 AM via video conferencing. The event is being hosted by International Financial Services Centres ...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:13:30 GMT
Saudis mounted covert campaign to kill UN Yemen vote media
An intensive secret lobbying campaign by Saudi Arabia, featuring ?incentives and threats,? reportedly succeeded in shutting down a UN investigation into human rights violations committed in the Yemen conflict this year.Citing sources with close knowl...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:05:33 GMT
Indonesia reports 311 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths
JAKARTA, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Thursday confirmed 311 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 4,256,998, according to the country's health ministry. The ministry reported that the death toll from the virus in the country rose...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:18:36 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Lakshya Sen loses to Viktor Axelsen in his last Group A fixture
Bali [Indonesia], December 2 (ANI): India's Lakshya Sen on Thursday lost his second and last Group A game in the men's singles event of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals. Playing at Court 2, Lakshya got defeated by Denmark's Vixtor Axelsen in straigh...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:37:34 GMT
Women's Asia Cup 2022: Maharashtra govt meets Local Organizing Committee to review preparations
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 2 (ANI): With under 50 days to go for the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022, key stakeholders of the Government of Maharashtra and a delegation of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) met on December 1st 2021, to...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:37:27 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu sails into semis with straight sets win
Bali [Indonesia], December 2 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist and star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu marched into the semi-finals of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals on Thursday. Sindhu defeated German badminton player Yvonne Li in straight sets 21-10,...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 07:27:17 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Kidambi Srikanth faces defeat in 2nd Group B game
Bali [Indonesia], December 2 (ANI): Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Thursday lost his second Group B game in the men's singles event of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals. Thai badminton player Kunlavut Vitidsarn got the better of Srikanth in stra...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:55:32 GMT
Men's doubles pair of Chirag, Satwik pull out of BWF World Tour Finals
Bali [Indonesia], December 2 (ANI): India men's doubles duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy on Thursday pulled out of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals due to an injury. "MD pair @Shettychirag04@satwiksairaj have decided to pull out of t...

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 05:27:11 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Pair of Ponnappa, Sikki Reddy lose their second Group B game
Bali [Indonesia], December 2 (ANI): India duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy on Thursday lost their second Group B game in the women's doubles event of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals. Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy were defeated by Bulgaria's Gab...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:03:20 GMT
Swapnil Joshi's 'Bali' to release on Amazon Prime Video on December 9
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 1 (ANI):Swapnil Joshi, Pooja Sawant, and Samarth Jadhav-starrer 'Bali' is all set to release on Amazon Prime Video on December 9. Directed by Vishal Furia, 'Bali' is a Marathi language horror film. Talking more ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:05:28 GMT
Indonesia reports 278 newly-confirmed COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths
JAKARTA, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia on Wednesday confirmed 278 new COVID-19 cases, raising its tally of infections to 4,256,687, according to the country's Health Ministry. The ministry reported that the death toll from the virus in the country ros...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:37:21 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Injured Momota retires against Lakshya Sen; Satwiksairaj-Chirag face defeat
Bali [Indonesia], December 1 (ANI): India's Lakshya Sen was declared the winner in his opening Group A clash against Kento Momota after the Japanese shuttler quit the match due to injury in the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals 2021 in Bali on Wednesday....

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:37:15 GMT
India enters G20 Troika, to ensure continuity of forum's agenda
New Delhi [India], December 01 (ANI): India on Wednesday joined the G20 Troika which consists of Indonesia, Italy, and India - the current, previous and incoming G20 Presidencies, respectively, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed today. T...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:56:01 GMT
Safer and More Convenient: Nearly 2 in 10 in APAC embrace digital payments during the pandemic
New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI/Bloomingdale): Is cash still king in Asia Pacific (APAC)? Kaspersky's recent study showed it still is, but may not be for long. Titled "One of its key findings showed that a great majority (90%) of the Asian respond...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:03:14 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu defeats Christophersen to begin her campaign
Bali [Indonesia], December 1 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist and star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu won her opening Group A fixture in the women's singles event of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals. Sindhu defeated Denmark's Line Christophersen 21-14, ...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:03:19 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Kidambi Srikanth defeats Popov in opening Group B fixture
Bali [Indonesia], December 1 (ANI): India shuttler Kidambi Srikanth on Wednesday won his opening Group B game in the men's singles event of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals. Srikanth defeated France's Toma Junior Popov 21-14, 21-16 in a match that l...

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 03:37:18 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Pair of Ponnappa, Sikki Reddy lose opening Group B game
Bali [Indonesia], December 1 (ANI): India duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy ended up losing their first game in women's doubles Group B of the ongoing BWF World Tour Finals on Wednesday. Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida of Japan defeated the ...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:18:41 GMT
BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag headline India's campaign
Bali [Indonesia], November 30 (ANI): Badminton World Federation on Tuesday announced the draw for BWF World Tour Finals and the seven Indian badminton players, including two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will be competing in the event starting in ...

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:18:47 GMT
PM Modi will inaugurate FinTech leadership forum on Dec 3
New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a leadership Forum on Financial Technology (FinTech) on December 3. As per the official statement, "Prime Minister will inaugurate the forum at 10 am via video confere...

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:44:54 GMT
Mohammed bin Rashid meets with Indonesian President at Expo 2020 Dubai
DUBAI, 4th November, 2021 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, toda...



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