More than 600 migrants hoping to reach Europe from Libya have been stopped since Friday, the navy said, as the International Organization for Migration warned Libya was "not a safe port".

Over 600 Europe-bound migrants returned to Libya: Navy

South Africa will on Sunday take delivery of the first batch of its 4.5 million Pfizer coronavirus vaccines as the country readies to start ramping up immunisation.

South Africa to get first of 4.5 million Pfizer vaccine doses

In a bid to provide a more 'authentic' experience for visitors, South Africa has decided to ban the breeding of lions in captivity. The decision has been taken after a government study recommended a complete ban on "domestication of lions through captive breeding and keeping," Environment Minister Barbara Creecy told local reporters.

'Authentic experience': South Africa to ban breeding lions in captivity for hunting

Continuing the mission to help India amid the second wave of coronavirus, the UK has announced that it will be sending extra 1,000 oxygen ventilators to the South Asian country.

UK to send 1,000 ventilators to India soon: Dominic Raab

The Philippines will continue maritime exercises inside its 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, the country's defence minister said on Sunday, despite a call by China to stop actions that it said could escalate disputes.

Philippines vows to continue maritime exercises in South China Sea

The Biden administration has disclosed a set of rules secretly issued by President Donald Trump in 2017 for counterterrorism "direct action" operations — like drone strikes and commando raids outside conventional war zones — which the White House has suspended as it weighs whether and how to tighten the guidelines.

Trump’s secret rules for drone strikes outside war zones are disclosed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the progress of conversion of existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen - a feasibility explored by the Centre considering the requirement of medical oxygen amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

PM reviews progress of converting nitrogen plants to produce oxygen

In view of a surge in COVID-19 infections, the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday wrote to Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories and heads of political parties to prohibit the victory celebrations where the counting of votes is underway and demanded strict compliance of directions.

COVID-19: EC asks Chief Secretaries of states/UTs to prohibit victory celebrations

Election strategist Prashant Kishor, who guided the TMC to what is likely to be a spectacular victory, announced Sunday he is "quitting this space", after firing a parting shot at the Election Commission, accusing it of being an "extension of BJP".

'Quitting this space', declares Kishor, calls EC 'extension of BJP'

Iraqi police were questioned Sunday after 21 prisoners escaped jail, the latest breakout to highlight failings in the country's security system. Ten of the escaped prisoners, all convicted on drug and terrorism charges, had been recaptured by Sunday afternoon after a manhunt was launched at dawn.

Iraqi police questioned after 21 prisoners escape jail

Kyrgyzstan said a ceasefire with Tajikistan was holding on Sunday, as it accused citizens from its Central Asian neighbour of crimes during the pair's worst clashes at their contested border in decades.

Kyrgyzstan says ceasefire with Tajikistan holding after clashes

The New Zealand High Commission in New Delhi issued an SOS call for the need for an oxygen cylinder in India’s capital, on Sunday. "@sosiyc @srinivasiyc Could you please help with the oxygen cylinder urgently at the New Zealand High Commission?

India: Row over New Zealand High Commission's request of oxygen cylinder

Author

Zee News Rajasthan

Editor

Deeksha Teri

Home

Live Tv

Latest

World

India

Business

Entertainment

Sports

Opinions

Videos

Photos

Gravitas

Lifestyle

Science

Tech

Rajasthan News in Hindi: In-depth coverage of Rajasthan Crime, Political News, Education, Rajasthan Weather Update and Latest Rajasthan News on Zee News Rajasthan.