(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RAMALLAH, March 9 (KUNA) -- Israeli occupying forces killed a Palestinian handicapped man and wounded several others on Friday during clashes in the West Bank, Palestinian Health Ministry announced.
Mohammad Al-Jaabari, 24, was shot in the chest by Israeli forces in the city of Al-Khalil, Hebron, the ministry said in a statement, adding that Al-Jaabari died of his wounds at hospital.
According to Al-Jaabari's family, the young Palestinian was married with one child, and he was shot while passing by the area where the clashes erupted.
Meanwhile, two other Palestinians were wounded in the thigh, stomach, and eye by Israeli live ammunition, the ministry noted, adding that one was taken to Salfit hospital in the West Bank, and the other to Rafidia hospital in Nablus. (end) nq.ma
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The convener of Ayles Africa connect said that Nigerians have certificate but are not employable.
Speaking as a guest on the show ‘Today on STV’, Sucex Bright who is in the business of connecting people to those with the right ideas,stated that the Nigerian system has been saturated with people who have certificate but are not employable.
Explaining what Ayles Africa is all about and how it is preferring solution to the situation, Bright said, there is a ‘Train to Gain’ approach, that makes Ayles Connect help career people and business people.
Stating further and explaining how it works, Bright said, they connect people who don’t have time but have money and connecting people who have the time but do not have money.
He also revealed that, it is an initiative that focuses on the youth, explaining that they go beyond helping people come and get inspired, but after two weeks, the inspiration dies down.
In solving the problem, Bright said, said they decided to tell them to bring business ideas and they have collaboration with a business school that will access their ideas and bring people that will support them with funds.
Speaking on the money aspect, he revealed that there are lots of people who have money but need a reliable place to invest the money.
He also said in the past Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has been part their project, like the African Leadership and Economic Summit which is a biennial event.
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WITH voting underway to create a Business Improvement District for Christchurch the area’s unitary council has thrown its weight behind the project.
A vote had been expected amongst the town’s business community earlier in the year to create its first BID but was delayed by Covid restrictions.
BCP’s Cabinet voted unanimously on Wednesday to support the BID as a potential member and will also be running the ballot, which continues until the end of September.
Deputy BCP Council leader Philip Broadhead said the authority had been part of the steering group preparing for the ballot.
“The BIDs across the area have been a tremendous asset… all of them have done an excellent job in adding extra value,” he said.
The deputy leader said that with high streets facing a period of extensive change the business organisations were needed more than ever to help steer local communities through it.


Sri Lanka Freedom Party General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekera says re-organization activities of the Party will be completed by April. He said that the plan to recruit three million members to the Party will be completed by that time. MP Dayasiri Jayasekera said this while attending the SLFP Anuradhapura District convention today.
Expressing his views, the General Secretary said that the President has never acted as a racist. He said that he was prepared to direct the Party to victory with a leader who loves the country. He further said that the aim is to establish a SLFP government within next 8 months.


AMMAN, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher al-Khasawneh warned on Sunday that the country is at a critical stage in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as the situation is worsening.
During his remarks at the Lower House, Khasawneh said the government will continue to pursue balance between public health and the economy, and preserving the health of all is always the priority.
Jordan reported 3,917 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the highest daily record in more than two months, raising the total number in the kingdom to 363,728.
Jordan also reported 11 more deaths from the virus, increasing the death toll from to 4,554.
In a statement obtained by Xinhua, the Jordanian health ministry said the positive rate of the COVID-19 testing has reached 15.6 percent in Jordan, which is considered high, and the cases have been on the rise since the start of February.


Saudi Aramco’s launches joint venture with NOV to produce drilling rigs
(MENAFN) Oil giant Saudi Aramco has started Arabian Rig Manufacturing, a mutual project company with American entity NOV, to produce drilling rigs as well as associated tools or the initial time in Saudi Arabia.
Sited at Ras Al-Khair, the fresh company is anticipated to cut reliance on shipping outputs into the nations in one of the biggest oil-producing countries, as reported by Argaam.
Reciting a press meeting, it mentioned that this fresh mutual project is a part of Saudi Aramco’s current attempts to localize rig production, along with the nation’s Vision 2030 as well as the In-Kingdom Total Value Add program (iktva).
It should be pointed out that the IKTVA plan is established by Saudi Aramco to baseline, indicate as well as back surged rates of localization in the nation.
Amin Nasser, leader and chief executive of Saudi Aramco, stated that “Drilling rigs are one of the most important symbols of the oil and gas industry and one of the main equipment used in global energy supplies, and now Saudi Arabia has become a site for designing and manufacturing highly efficient and technical onshore drilling rigs.”
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WTO issues worldwide recession alert
(MENAFN) According to the head of the Globe Trade Organization, the several overlapping issues are causing the world to enter a recession.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala remarked that trade indicators are "not looking too good" and that both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have lowered their predictions for global growth. She was speaking at the beginning of the WTO's annual public conference in Geneva.
A worldwide recession is now likely as a result of converging issues including rising food costs, rising living costs, and the energy shortage that were initially brought on by the coronavirus outbreak and then exacerbated by the conflict in Russia and Ukraine.
Okonjo-Iweala claimed that “I think a global recession. That’s what I think we are edging into. But at the same time, we have to start thinking of the recovery. We have to restore growth.”
Radical measures would be required to resurrect development since these shocks are "hitting countries at the same time," the former finance and foreign minister of Nigeria underlined.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said a special PMLA court in Raipur has taken cognizance of two prosecution complaints filed by them in connection with a case pertaining to illegal levy on the movement of coal and iron pellets in Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh CM's Deputy Secretary Saumya Chaurasia, IAS officer Sameer Vishnoi and others are under the lens in the matter. Vishnoi and Chaurasia were earlier arrested by the ED in the matter.
The ED said that their investigation has established that proceeds of crime worth Rs 540 crore were acquired in this extortion racket and was utilised for political expenditure, creation of benami assets and bribing officials.
The ED has attached assets worth more than Rs 220 crore in this case.
The ED said that they were conducting money laundering investigation against coal businessman Suryakant Tiwari and Chaurasia who were extorting illegal levy on the movement of coal, iron pellets, etc, in Chhattisgarh.
The ED has conducted multiple searches, and has arrested nine accused as of now. All the accused are in judicial custody. The ED has also filed two prosecution complaints in the matter before a special court in Raipur against Suryakant Tiwari, Saumya Chaurasia, Sameer Vishnoi and others.
Now, the Special Court (PMLA) Raipur has taken cognizance of ED's prosecution complaints.
Further investigation into the matter is going on.
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China and Nepal have agreed to build the so-called Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional Connectivity Network, the Chinese foreign ministry said, following a meeting between the foreign ministers of the two countries.
As part of the agreement, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China would finance the feasibility study of a China-Nepal cross-border railway and send experts to Nepal to conduct surveys this year, Wang Wenbin, spokesperson at the foreign ministry, told a regular media briefing in Beijing on Thursday.
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The network, under China's Belt and Road initiative, will involve the building of railways and communication networks. During a landmark visit by President Xi Jinping to Nepal in 2019, China and Nepal elevated their relationship to a 'strategic partnership'.
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Brazil has become the second country, after the US, to register more than 50,000 deaths from Covid-19.
It comes amid growing political tension and just days after the country confirmed more than one million coronavirus infections.
Graphs of Brazil’s deaths and infections show a continuing climb.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has also recorded the biggest one-day increase in cases globally, with most of the new infections in the Americas.
The decision of Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro to oppose lockdowns and focus on the economy has been hugely divisive.
Two health ministers – both doctors – have resigned as deaths and infections have surged.


Indonesia to create economic growth centers beyond Java
National Development Planning Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro has said that the government is committed to creating new centers of economic growth outside Java in its effort to reducing economic disparities between Java and other regions.
Bambang, who is also head of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), pointed out that 60 percent of the country’s economy was based in Java, 20 percent in Sumatra and the remaining 20 percent in other regions.
“Therefore, we have to create new centers of growth outside Java,” the minister said in Jakarta on Tuesday, as quoted by kontan.co.id. He made the statement at a press conference on the Indonesian Development Forum (IDF), which Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Gary Quinlan also attended.


West Bengal chief minister Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee inaugurated the newly constructed flyover at Taratala.
The chief minister said development of infrastructure will help the state to boost its economy. He said a better infrastructure will help to strengthen industries in the state. Finance minister Dr Asim Dasgupta said that in the past few years the state had witnessed the development of infrastructure at a rapid pace.
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Presenting the current fiscal situation of the state and its requirement for funds before the 15th Finance Commission, the Goa government on Friday demanded a grant of Rs 6,333.32 crore in addition to the overall tax devolution.
The Finance Commission, headed by chairman N K Singh, along with its members and senior officials, met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, his cabinet colleagues and senior state government officials at a Dona Paula-based hotel.
Speaking to reporters after meeting the Finance Commission, Sawant said that the government has sought a central share of Rs 6,333 crore approximately for sustainable development of the state.
“The government highlighted the fact that the state has taken care of all the people due to which even after mining closure, people did not have to resort to extreme steps like suicide. However, we have not asked for a special financial package to compensate for the loss caused due to the closure of mining,” he said.
Sawant said that while making a presentation on the current financial situation of the state, the government discussed with the finance panel, the revenue loss to the state due to mining closure.
The Chief Minister said that support has also been sought from the Centre for disaster management besides tourism, organic farming and overall development of the state.
“The Commission has said that fund allocation would not be dependant on size of the state but its progressive nature. The Commission members have said they will consider Goa in the category of progressive states while allocating the funds,” Sawant said. He said that the panel has asked the state government to provide it data on the total holiday time spent by foreign tourists in the state.
“The Commission chairman has asked us to prepare data of total period spent by each tourist in Goa so that we can focus on creation of infrastructure,” the Chief Minister said and added that he has already instructed the Secretary (Tourism) to prepare the same. He also said that Goa needs to create infrastructure to focus on hinterland tourism.


Kenya has on Thursday confirmed 29 more coronavirus cases bring the total number of positive infections to 110.
Confirming the new numbers was Health CS Mutahi Kagwe who said that in the last 24 hours 662 samples were taken in for testing.
It was from the samples that 29 people were confirmed to have tested positive with 28 being Kenyans and one being a Congolese national.
“In the last 24 hours, we have managed to test a total of 662 samples out of which 29 people have tested positive for the Coronavirus disease.
Out of the 29, 28 are Kenyans while one is Congolese. This now brings the total number of those who have tested positive for the disease in the country to 110.”
Mass testing of 2,050 people placed under quarantine in various hotels and government facilities has began.
Also confirmed by the CS was the death of two people with one being from Mombasa and the other one from Nairobi.
Today, we lost two patients who had tested positive for the disease, one in Nairobi and another in Mombasa.
This now brings to three the number of deaths of those who have tested positive for the virus in the country.”
Kenyans have once again being called to change their attitude and behavior towards the virus.
The government has announced stiffer measures to curb the pandemic including mandatory use of masks in Matatus, Tuk Tuk and motorbikes.


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United States of America (USA) Senators Friday met President Peter Mutharika for bilateral talks and development monitoring.
Speaking during the meeting at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, President Mutharika said he was very grateful for the support the US-Government is rendering to the country.
“The USA Government has helped and contributed to the development of this country. It is helping us in the fight against HIV/Aids, maternal health, as well as relief aid to the people affected by floods in 2014/15 rainy season.
“Due to this situation, the country has been hit with food shortage in some of the districts which were affected by floods and the USA Government has been there to help us solve the problems” said Mutharika.
He further said the US-Government has helped in both fiscal and physical security and keeping peace in the country and Africa as a whole.
In his remarks, senior US Senator James Inhofe from Oklahoma said he was glad to meet the Malawi President face to face and have a talk on how the two countries could work on development issues.
“We came here because we love your President and the people of Malawi and to assure the President that the USA Government is there to assist people of this country,” said Inhofe.
USA Ambassador to Malawi Virginia Palmer said USA is looking forward to see that the support it is giving the country goes a long way in assisting the needy and families affected by HIV/Aids and strength the bilateral relationship which is there.
“The USA Government is committed to work with Malawi Government in several areas such as, education, health, agriculture among others for the beneficial of its people and we are looking at how we can expand the relationship so that a lot of Malawians can benefit,” said Palmer.
She said the senators did not only come to monitor on how the developmental projects are going on, but also to appreciate its bilateral relationship which is there between these two countries.


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Forum Macao will continue to create new working models, expand its areas of operation and make greater efforts to support the economic recovery of its members Secretary-General Ji Xianzheng has told Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng.
Ji said that the Forum Macao will also work to increase economic and trade cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries and will support the diversification of Macao’s economy.
Ho told Ji that “the pandemic situation has seriously damaged the world economy, which is why Macao needs to promote the diversification of the economy”.
Ho also said that the Macao government will continue to support the activities of the Forum Macao.
“Forum Macao has played an active role in the construction of a platform for commercial cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries,” said Ho.
“We hope that the Forum can enlarge on Macao’s unique advantages, as well as the opportunities opened up by the construction of the Deep Cooperation Zone between Guangdong and Macao in Hengqin, allowing local companies to play a greater role in the promotion of economic and commercial cooperation between Mainland China and the eight Portuguese-speaking countries.”.
Ji took over as Secretary-General on 10 January and has since met the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in Macao, Liu Xianfa, the consuls general of Angola and Mozambique, in Macao, and government officials in the tourism and economic sector.


THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will press charges against those who peddle fake news that the 2022 election results have already been decided even before the actual elections began in May 9, 2022.
Comelec Commissioner George Erwin Garcia said those behind the spread of fake news will face charges for destroying the integrity of the elections by posting on social media that the elections is already done even before it started.
Garcia, who is also the chairman of the Comelec Task Force Against Fake News, they themselves from the Comelec will stand as complainants and will file complaints with the Prosecutor’s Office in Manila.
Even if the elections is over, Garcia said the Comelec will pursue the charges to show its seriousness in combating fake news because if not, this malicious practice will continue.
For now, he said the Comelec is already preparing the complaints they will file at the Prosecutor’s Office.
They will also included in the complaint the videos and the results of the investigation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), which was tasked by the poll body to conduct an investigation against those who spread fake news about the elections.
In the NBI report, it said the peddlers of fake news have already been identified, subpoenaed and asked to execute an affidavit.
According to Garcia, the NBI is already aggressively pursuing the filing of cases against fake news peddlers.


WASHINGTON — China now is asking the U.S. to clarify why the National Security Agency (NSA) has hacked into the servers of the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei.
Hong Lei, the spokesman for the Chinese company, said that the Chinese government was “extremely concerned” about the spying reports. He went on to say, “China has already lodged many complaints with the United States about this. We demand that the United States makes a clear explanation and stop such acts.”
NSA leaker Edward Snowden, who is hiding out in Russia to avoid punishment under American law, leaked the information to the New York Times and the German magazine Der Spiegel.
China has denied it has spied on the U.S., when some recent investigations have pointed toward that being a strong possibility.


Joshua Paul, a resident of the community told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Kafanchan on Monday that the victims were at a wedding when they were attacked at about 8pm.
“Nine persons were killed on the spot while five died this morning at the Kafanchan General Hospital.
“Seventeen others including six children who suffered severe degree of bullet injuries are still in critical condition,” he said.
Also, Mrs Victoria Martins, a victim who was being treated at the General Hospital in Kafanchan, told NAN that women and children were most hit during the attack.
Confirming the report, Chairman of Jema’a local council, Peter Averik, told NAN on the telephone that he was yet to be fully briefed on the incident but that the police had since been drafted to the affected community.


KARACHI (Dunya News) - Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan complaining that the federal government has ignored projects for Sindh in the public development program.
In his letter to the PM on development projects for Sindh being neglected, Murad Ali Shah said that it was an injustice with the people of Sindh. He also said that Article 156 of the Constitution is being violated by not convening a meeting of the National Economic Council.
The Chief Minister said that despite four years having passed, the National highway Authority (NHA) has not completed the construction of Sehwan-Jamshoro Highway, adding that the federal government was responsible for the loss of human lives due to its non-completion.
The letter further said that Punjab was given projects worth Rs86,605 million while Sindh only received Rs4,808 million.
The Sindh government has also demanded a review of the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) from the federal government for the next financial year.


Flood, pests destroy crops in Yirol West County
Authorities of Aluakluak Payam in Yirol West County, Lakes State, lamented that all the crops in the area have been destroyed by flood and pests.
The Administrator of Mapuordit Payam in Yirol West County, Daniel Dhieu, said on Friday that several people from Ngo villages have been displaced by the floods to the Mapuordit Payam headquarters.
“I have more than 10 villages that have been displaced by the flood, and secondly, I have pests that are eating crops, and the flood also destroyed crops, which will later cause hunger in my payam,” he said.
Meanwhile, the UNMISS coordinator in the Rumbek field office, Kwame Dwamena Aboagye, said their purpose is to help and support the government to protect civilians.
He said their visit to the area was to engage the local people to check on the security situation and check on the institution on the issues of human rights violations.
He said that apart from human rights, they also need to find out the needs of the community to be able to communicate with other partners to come and intervene.
However, the devastating flooding has also affected road transportation through the Bahr el Ghazal highway linking Yirol West and Rumbek East counties to the state capital, Rumbek.


PAT Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur has said that the state should withdraw the fake cases registered against Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri on the orders of the convicted Nawaz Sharif. He said that Dr Qadri had put the nation and the institutions on the alert about the massive corruption and anti-state activities of Nawaz Sharif and in a reaction, Sharif ordered the police to register fake cases against MQI founding-leader.
PAT Secretary General said that former Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayyaz Sadiq, issued a statement in support of Pakistan's enemies at the behest of his fugitive master. He said that Nawaz Sharif is seeking help from international powers after launching poisonous propaganda against the Pakistan army. He asked as to why the national security institutions are hesitant to take action against the national culprit, stating that such snakes need to be crushed.
Talking to various delegations, Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri had warned that there is an even more sinister criminal in Nawaz Sharif than Altaf Hussain and today the reality has been known to all and sundry. He said that differences will have to be made between those who serve Pakistan and those who loot it. He said the fake cases against Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri should have been withdrawn two years ago. He regretted that a nationally known corrupt and convicted person was allowed to flee the country along with the protocol.
PAT Secretary General said that the talk of pursuing fake cases against those who served the nation and exposed the mafia is hurtful. He said that we are away as to why those who endangered their life in their service of the country are being proceeded against. He said after being proven as a certified thief and robber, Nawaz Sharif is on his way towards becoming a traitor, how come that those who fell victim to the vendetta of the former ruler continue to face revenge during the incumbency of the current government?
Khurram Nawaz Gandapur demanded that the arrest warrants of Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif should be initiated. He said if any effort was made to give NRO to the Sharif brothers who are involved in the Model Town tragedy, then the PAT workers would not accept it. He said that we are struggling for justice but are being given delayed dates of hearings.


ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Minister for Communication Murad Saeed has said that provision of free medical and treatment facilities is the prime responsibility of the state and the government will ensure this facility across the country without any discrimination.
Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad today (Sunday), he said that distribution of Sehat Insaaf Cards to the 100 percent population of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been completed while it is under progress in Punjab, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.
He said that the Prime Minister has directed Baluchistan government to start the cards distribution process while the Sindh government should also take initiative in this regard.
The Minister said hundred percent population of Punjab will be enabling to enjoy universal health insurance till December this year. He said this facility is available only in some developed countries of the world.
Appreciating the announcement of medical policy for officers and officials of NHMP, he said that the government is working to bring further improvement in NHA system.
Murad Saeed said that initiatives based on modern technology are being taken to ensure transparency in different departments.
He said the government will start further development initiatives in backward and deprived areas of the country. He said mega projects are being constructed in these areas to make the local population prosperous.
He said the construction of new motorways and roads will be started across the country soon.


Ministry sources said that the clash took place between the first year and second year students. Twenty six students were admitted in Wathupitiwala Base Hospital yesterday with injuries.
However, hospital sources said that only two students remain in the hospital. The others have been discharged after treatment since their injuries were not serious.
College authorities have started an investigation in to the incident.
Unconfirmed sources say that police has also arrested some students to question regarding the clash.
These students are undergoing a three year teacher training course, at the end of which they will be appointed to government schools as teachers.


Dubai residents worried about rising property prices
Eighty six per cent believe rates will continue to increase.
December 8, 2013 4:12 by Muhammad Aldalou
Property prices in Dubai have been on the rise over the past 12 months and Dubai residents are concerned that, if rents continue to surge, the majority of them will be forced to relocate to cheaper areas in the Emirate or abroad.
According to a new survey by research firm YouGov, 28 per cent of respondents in Dubai said that if rents continue to increase over the next 12 months, they will move out of the UAE, while 15 per cent said they would be forced to relocate to another emirate.
Sixty five per cent of participants revealed that their rent has increased over the past 12 months and 35 per cent said that the hike was between five per cent to nine per cent. When asked how property prices in Dubai have changed over the past year, 92 per cent said that they have increased.
While real estate experts, reports and giant billboards have continued to reassure the public that the resurgence in Dubai’s real estate market is real and sustainable, a whopping 84 per cent of residents believe that the property market will go through another boom-and-bust cycle.
According to a report on Friday, December 6, by Knight Frank, house prices in Dubai rose by 28.5 per cent in the first nine months of the year – the biggest increase in any of the global markets that the real estate agent tracks.
However, the report also found that prices in the emirate were showing some signs of cooling down, rising by 4.5 per cent in the third quarter of the year, after a 7.3 per cent rise over the previous three months.
Residents, however, are not convinced. When asked whether they believed that property prices will continue to increase in the next 12 months, 86 per cent of residents surveyed said yes. In fact, 82 per cent said that they wouldn’t consider buying property in Dubai if the prices continue to increase, while 13 said that they would and five per cent remained unsure.
It’s clear that residents –of which 83 per cent rent rather than own property – are worried about being priced out and losing more of their disposable income. Eighty seven per cent said that they believed that increasing property prices will have a negative impact on their standard of living.


ISLAMABAD: The number of people suffering from the massive floods in Pakistan exceeds 13 million — more than the combined total of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the United Nations said in a statement on Monday.
The death toll in each of those three disasters was much higher than the 1,500 people killed so far in the floods that first hit Pakistan two weeks ago. But the UN estimates that 13.8 million people have been affected — over 2 million more than the other disasters combined.
"The number of people affected by the floods is greater than the other three disasters combined," Maurizio Giuliano, spokesman for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said.
Meanwhile, soldiers and aid workers struggled on Monday to reach at least a million people cut off by landslides that have complicated relief efforts. Poor weather has grounded relief helicopters and more rain was expected to compound the misery of more than 13 million people — about 8% of the population — whose lives have been disrupted by the floods, including two million homeless. agencies


At the end of the school year, the children showed excellence in their studies, which took place in the new school site where the children will start the school year 2023-2024, where there are six schools and two offices.
Foster parents at the Ange Gardien school in Karama in Nyarugenge district, are now allowed to receive children from different parts of Kigali because they have vehicles that will take the children to and from school.
The parents praised the way their children showed their skills in the given subjects and also gave the lesson that their teachers teach them and teach their peers, which made those who have children say that they will not leave because they are now going to start learning in new schools, but it is expected that primary schools will be the ones that will go there. the new location as those in Gardien schools will continue where they are already studying.
They are closing the year with the Mass held at the new building of Ange Gardien School and because they have many projects for this school, it is expected that the school will be upgraded to include secondary schools.
In order to accommodate the restless parents, they have started to register their children and the seats are available in all schools, only those who have to start the first year of primary school must have studied in international schools.
Madam Director NSIMIRE Bagalwa Angeline 0785773341 says that the places are still available but the enrollment continues to increase and therefore, as we mentioned above, those who live in other parts of the city of Kigali are the ones who are asking for places in Ange Gardien school


Saudi- Jordanian King receives Guinea's President
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Amman, Safar 24, 1439, November 13, 2017, SPA -- Jordan's King Abdullah II received here today the President of the Republic of Guinea, Alpha Condé.
During the meeting, they discussed the relations between the two countries as well as ways of enhancing them in various fields
21:56 LOCAL TIME 18:56 GMT
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Saudi-led coalition carries out 118 airstrikes to protect civilians in central Yemen
(MENAFN)According to local media, over 400 Houthi militia members were assassinated in four days of airstrikes done by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen's central Marib province.
Spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki al-Maliki declared that a total of 118 airstrikes were done in 96 hours for the protection of civilians in Al Abdiyah district, the Saudi state-run news agency SPA reported.
Al-Maliki further declared that 15 military vehicles belonging to the militia were damaged.
Al-Maliki also urged international and unofficial humanitarian organizations to accomplish their responsibilities towards civilians in besieged Al Abdiyah.
Air operations performed by the coalition blocked the Houthis' incursion into the region for 18 days, the official added.
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US Stocks Rise after China Rate Cut
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) U.S. Stocks rose after China cut its benchmark lending rate in another bid to boost its slowing economy, but an early rally faded after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no signal of immediate action to prop up the U.S. economy, according to AP.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 80 points at 12,494 shortly after noon. It had been up as much as 140 points earlier. On Wednesday the stock market had its biggest gain of the year on hopes that more economic stimulus might be on the way in the U.S. and Europe.
China cut its benchmark lending rate for the first time in nearly four years, adding to efforts to reverse a sharp economic downturn. It was the first rate cut since November 2008.
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All alumni of the Cardinal girls’ basketball team are invited back to be recognized before the championship game that day.
Players and former coaches will be recognized for their contributions to the program.
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says he has assured India that delayed Indo-Lanka projects will be expedited.
Wickremesinghe, in a statement today, said that a further series of joint initiatives between India and Sri Lanka is being planned to ensure continued economic cooperation.
The Prime Minister said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s continual show of support towards Sri Lanka will serve to strengthen confidence and encourage more people to visit Sri Lanka.
“During his trip we discussed matters including the strengthening of regional security through reviving tri-lateral talks between Sri Lanka, India and the Maldive’s. I also requested that India work closely with Sri Lanka’s security forces, providing them with counter-terrorism training and logistical support,” Wickremesinghe said today.
He also said that Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka, following the lifting of the travel advisories by many countries including the UK, France and China, will serve as a boost for the tourism industry. (Colombo Gazette)


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Yemen's rebel chief yesterday praised Iran and its ally Hezbollah, singling out the Lebanese group's leader Hassan Nasrallah for his 'solidarity.
But Abdulmalik al-Huthi, whose fighters are battling Yemen's Saudi-backed government, again denied accusations of receiving smuggled weapons.
In a speech broadcast on the rebels' Al Masirah TV, Huthi praised 'the glory and dignity of Iran and thanked Nasrallah for 'solidarity with the people of Yemen from his position of greatness.
While Iran acknowledges support for the Houthis' cause, it denies arming the rebels.
Saudi Arabia has also accused Hezbollah of sending its fighters into Yemen. The party has denied the accusations.
'The US, Saudi Arabia and the UAE know that talk of rockets entering Yemen through the Hodeidah port are completely false, Huthi said via video link from an undisclosed location.
Yemen's government, backed by the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and their regional allies, is battling the Houthis for control of the country. The conflict is now centred on the Red Sea city of Hodeidah, home to the country's most valuable port and controlled by the Houthis.
The United Nations, which recognises the government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, is pushing for a truce between rival parties to avoid further civilian suffering in a country teetering on the brink of famine.
Huthi, who does not appear in public, said he had agreed to grant the UN 'supporting logistical and technical role in Hodeidah, accusing the Saudi-led coalition of rejecting the offer.
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Interim prime minister Hazem El-Beblawi tasked the country’s economic ministers with preparing the economic roadmap, which will supplement the political roadmap proposed by the army after the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi.
Ashraf Al-Araby, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, said the economic roadmap’s first draft is expected at the end of the month.
A cabinet source said: “the document will spell out ways to help Egypt recover from its current economic crisis, meet the immediate financial needs of the country, identify and promote new investment opportunities and address problems related to unemployment.”
He added that as of now Egypt had received $5bn in aid from Arab countries.
Al-Araby denied that Egypt was on the verge of bankruptcy, saying: “our budget deficit is currently only 10%”, adding that recent reports have estimated that such numbers will total $19.5bn by June 2015, saying that reassessments of deficit rates were being conducted.
He stated that the government’s current economic goals revolved around ensuring social justice, not implementing new taxes, and avoiding placing additional burdens on low income citizens.
He added that the government’s current goal was to stimulate the economy, saying: “we seek to accomplish 3.5% growth over the coming fiscal year, 2% at the lowest, and employ policies aimed at growing, as opposed to shrinking the economy.”
Al-Araby said the government sought to repay EGP 2.5bn in dues owed to contractors before this coming September, bringing in the total number of dues scheduled to be paid by the new government to EGP 6bn. EGP 3bn of these will go towards contractors, with an addition EGP 800m going to economic government bodies and institutions.
He added that foreign debt is $45bn, a level which he described as “safe”, saying that the government is to reassess its comprehensive economic approach and further implement additional development projects. He said the government was seeking to decrease interest rates on loans, which would have a positive effect on available amounts of credit in banks.


Those who studied the energy programme established themselves to the greatest extent on the labour market. Three years after upper secondary school, 70 percent of the women and 83 percent of the men were established.
The lowest establishment was among those who studied the arts programme, with 44 percent among the women and 50 percent among the men.
The proportion of students was higher among those who took the arts programme than those who took the energy programme. To obtain comparability among the programmes, the students have not been counted.
Women establish themselves on the labour market to a lesser extent than men
In 16 programmes the proportion that was established was higher among men. The only exception was the technical programme where 66 percent of both sexes were established.


MEERUT: The Union government is brining major changes in the transport sector and their effects will soon be visible on the ground, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways V K Singh said on Saturday. Addressing a function to mark the Golden Jubilee Year of Bhartiya Parivahan Mazdoor Mahasangh, Singh said the government is promoting electric vehicles and new technology.
Stressing that the economic situation is continuously getting stronger, he said that in the coming times the picture of changing India will be in front of the public.
The government is making major changes in the transport sector and the effect will soon be seen by the people on the ground, the minister said.
To ensure that construction work continues at a fast and uninterrupted pace, it is necessary to protect the interests of our labourers, he said while referring to the schemes being run for the labourers. He stressed that the government is concerned about their interests.
He also assured the members of the trade union that the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in the state would do everything possible for their upliftment.


(MENAFN) CEO of the Saudi Telecom Company (STC) said that it will invest half a billion dollar venture capital fund locally and then look for investments abroad.Dr. Khaled Biyari said during a Telecoms World Middle East conference in Dubai that the STC is setting up the company (STC Venture) which will manage the fund for the parent company.
He added "It is a corporate venture capital fund and we expect to start providing money in the next few months.
We will primarily invest in the region, mainly in Saudi Arabia, and then the fund will look into opportunities elsewhere in the region, and We'll explore opportunities internationally too".
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the main-ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) will win over 80 percent of seats in the upcoming Local Council Election and Women’s Development Committee election. The President made the statement while speaking at MDP’s National Assembly on Sunday night.
The Local Council Election is scheduled to take place on April 10 after long delays.
Speaking at the assembly, President Solih said MDP won over 50 percent of votes in the last presidential election, and 70 percent of seats in the parliamentary election. The current political environment suggests that MDP will win over 75 percent of seats in the local council election, while he is of the person belief that MDP would win over 80 percent of seats, said the president.
Noting that there have been significant delays in holding the council elections initially scheduled for April 2020, the president noted that there are several challenges to campaigning for the election in the midst of a dangerous pandemic. However, MDP is always election-ready, even if it is a presidential, parliamentary or local council election, said President Solih. MDP is well-versed in elections, said the president.
The president said the country’s citizens would ask the government what it has done for the people, ahead of the election. President Solih said the answer for the question is ready, and that the government has contributed in many ways to different sectors during the current pandemic. President Solih said the most important aspect of the campaign must be providing information on the government’s contributions.
President Solih said he is prepared to set time aside for campaigning for the local council election. Cabinet ministers and other government officials are ready to do whatever is necessary, he added.


Jordanian King Leaves for Netherlands
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Amman, Rajab 2, 1439, Mar 19, 2018, SPA -- Jordan's King Abdullah II left on Monday for an official visit to the Netherlands at the invitation of King Willem-Alexander.
During the visit, King Abdullah II will meet with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, as well as Dutch Prime Minister, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
The King will also meet representatives of the security and defense institutions and a group of business leaders in the Netherlands, Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported.
20:08 LOCAL TIME 17:08 GMT
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Transport and Communications Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya has lashed out at former Ministers Harry Kalaba and Chishimba Kambwili for strongly criticising the PF government on various issues which they failed to resolve whilst in government.
Mr Kafwaya says the best time for the duo to criticise was when they were in government and not now.
He said the duo has nothing to offer the Zambian people because they failed to deliver when they served as Ministers.
Mr Kafwaya wondered how the people who failed to deliver with resources at their disposal whilst serving under President Edgar Lungu will perform differently when given the mandate to govern the nation.
He said the Zambian people will in 2021 not vote for hurt, mediocrity and character assassination preached by the two former Cabinet Ministers.
Mr Kafwaya was speaking when he featured on Pan African Radio Feedback Program last evening.


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Looks like Virginia is now suing the EPA, challenging the finding that greenhouse gases â€œthreaten the public health and welfare of the American people.â€ Ken Cucchinelli, the Republican Attorney General leading the effort, likes to talk about the importance of property rights and responsibility. But that’s just for other people. Ask his supporters – the agricultural conglomerates, the mining operations – to take some responsibility for their impact on others? Goodness, no. They’ve been making too much money externalizing their costs – why should they be asked to dial that back now?
This action is just one of many challenges to progress that we’re going to see from Virginia, which will be demonstrating just how backward it can be.


(MENAFN- Khaama Press)
The Taliban Ministry of Higher Education denied the reports that food poisoning aﬀected the female students residing at the Kabul University dormitory.
The health condition of these girls was brought on by careless food consumption, according to a statement released by the Taliban Ministry of Higher Education on Monday, the 3rd of October.
The official statement continued by saying that these students, who number 50, have received prompt attention from the university's administrative division.
According to the statement of the Higher Education Ministry of the Taliban, the Ministry of Public Health's examinations found no evidence and symptoms of food poisoning.
Nevertheless, Kabul University sources told the media on Sunday that the female residents of the university's dormitory had contracted food poisoning.
Sources told Khaama Press on Sunday night that some female students had once again been food poisoned and had passed out in the dormitory at Kabul University.
They said that the girls who contracted foodborne illnesses had been waiting for a vehicle to transport them to the hospital outside the dorm for about an hour.
Several girls living in the Kabul University girls' hostel were reportedly planning to demonstrate in protest of Friday's attack on the Kaaj educational center in the city's west, in the Hazara neighborhood.
At least 43 people were killed and 83 others were injured in this attack, which is reported to have been carried out by two suicide bombers. The number of casualties is likely to spike since this figure is not yet final.
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Nine KSrelief trucks laden with food aid arrive in Marib
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Marib, Yemen, Rajab 16, 1439, Apr 2, 2018, SPA -- Nine trucks laden with foodstuff from King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) arrived in Marib, Yemen, today coming from Wadiah border port.
The trucks were laden with 198 tons of food assistance as part of Yemen Comprehensive Humanitarian Operations.
These assistance come within the KSrelief projects to help the Yemeni people.
20:46 LOCAL TIME 17:46 GMT
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GAZA (Sputnik) — Palestine has applied to join Interpol, the world’s largest international police organization, continuing the campaign for the recognition of their state by the international community, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Tuesday.
The application was signed by the country’s Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, who explained that Interpol membership would particularly help Palestine to prosecute those who flee the country while awaiting trial on corruption charges.
In 2010, Palestine controversially joined the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), when its general assembly voted 107-14 to admit the entity as its 195th member.
To date, a total of 135 states have recognized Palestinian statehood.
Israel, backed by the United States, strongly opposes these efforts, arguing that such a state can only be created through negotiations.


Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry Signs MoC with Wales University
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Cardiff, Rabi'I 19, 1439, December 07, 2017, SPA -- The General Supervisor of Knowledge Exchange Program at Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call, and Guidance Dr. Abdullah bin Fahd Al-Luhaidan and the Rector of University of Wales have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) in the fields of translation, printing and publishing.
The agreement includes holding joint activities such as seminars, and workshops serving the two parties.
14:52 LOCAL TIME 11:52 GMT
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People in Northeast most likely to work while sick, survey shows
Those who show up sick say they feel well enough to do jobs
A new survey finds that more than eight in 10 Americans have gone to work while sick.
People in the Northeast are the biggest offenders, according to new research from the staffing firm OfficeTeam.
OfficeTeam said 94 percent of workers in the Northeast admit going to work while sick.
A survey found that 82 percent of human resources managers said their company encourages staff to stay home when sick, but that 85 percent of employees go in to work anyway.
Of those who go to work while sick, 36 percent do so because they felt well enough to do their jobs.
An additional 32 percent said they didn't want to fall behind on assignments, according to OfficeTeam.


PUDUCHERRY: AIADMK legislature party leader A Anbazhagan on Friday urged Chief Minister V Narayanasamy to raise his voice against the Tamil film "Sarkar".
Talking to news persons here, Mr Anbazhagan said that the schemes of the AIADMK government introduced by its late leader J Jayalalithaa, including freebies, were portrayed as wrong deeds.
The Puducherry government is also providing several welfare schemes and freebies and hence Mr Narayanasamy should ponder over initiating legal measures on the Sarkar film issue, Mr Anbazhagan demanded.
He also pointed out that the AIADMK had organized an agitation in front of the cinema houses here where "Sarkar" film was released.
The AIADMK leader brought to the attention of Chief Minister about the "inadequate" health facilities available here and said that more than 100 people are suffering with Swine Flue, Dengue fever and some other mysterious fever.
The government which is supposed to initiate precautionary measures had failed to concentrate on it, he alleged, adding that presently the drainage were de-silted and dumped on the road sides .
Mr Anbazhagan alleged that the PWD and Municipality has split because of power struggle and are functioning as three groups that of ---Lt. Governor, Chief Minister and Ministers.
The government hospitals lacked infrastructure, he said and added that three patients are using one bed and called upon the Chief Minister to also concentrate on the issue.


Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is not being privatised; rather, the national flag carrier is being restructured.
Talking to the media persons on Saturday, the minister said that the manpower load on the airline is being reduced as part of the restructuring plan.
He said, “We are trying to induct four new planes in the national flag carrier this year to make it a profitable organisation.”
The federal minister while commenting on the recent developments in the neighbouring country said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken a clear stance on the Afghanistan issue, adding Pakistan would not become a party in the internal affairs of any country.
He said that economic development and peace in Pakistan are linked with peace in Afghanistan, adding: “We want a stable, peaceful and developed Afghanistan.”
The minister said that India has failed to isolate Pakistan from the peace process in Afghanistan while the world has recognised the role of Pakistan and the forum comprising the USA, Russia and China including Pakistan would pave the way for stability in Afghanistan.
Khan thanked the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) for showing their trust in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) through their votes, which resulted in PTI’s electoral victory.
He congratulated all successful candidates in the AJK election and said that PTI has emerged as a “symbol of the federation” with representation in all parts of the country.
The minister said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) now has reduced into a party of the interior Sindh while Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has also lost its political grip in Central Punjab as the results of bye-elections in Punjab and Kashmir reflect the trend of future politics.
Khan said that the people of Pakistan including AJK and GB have rejected the narrative adopted by Marryam Nawaz in the latest elections as she did not speak a single word against the atrocities of the Modi’s government towards the innocent Kashmiris during the AJK election campaign.
He urged the opposition to submit their suggestions for electoral reforms to hold the next general elections through an electronic voting system and granting the right of vote to overseas Pakistanis.
Responding to a question about the Rawalpindi Ring Road project, the minister said that those involved in the ring road scandal would be dealt with according to law. —TLTP


International Chambers Summit (ICS)2022, organized by the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), concluded on Wednesday
According to a statement issued here, RCCI President Nadeem Rauf, while speaking on the occasion, said that the business community has reservations about the mini-budget.
He said that the summit demanded that the government withdraw 17% of sales tax on medicines and infant milk, adding identity cards on purchasers to be abolished.
The two-day chambers summit held at a local hotel was attended by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Advisor to the PM on Commerce and Investment, Razzaq Dawood, more than 60 chamber presidents from across Pakistan, including nine women‘s chambers and nine small chamber presidents.
A women‘s convention was also held on the sidelines of the conference.
The women presidents highlighted the issues facing businesswomen and made recommendations.
On the last day of the conference, the presidents of the chambers also had a meeting with the foreign ambassadors at the breakfast and suggestions were given.


Swedish House Mafia
has announced that their upcoming tour will be their last.
It is thought that Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell will concentrate more on their solo efforts.
A message on their website broke the news as well as extended thanks to their fans:
Here's to hoping that "Final Leg" runs through the United States!


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(MENAFN- IANS) Gaza, Feb 21 (IANS) Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Cairo to hold talks with Egyptian officials on the Gaza truce.
Hamas said on Tuesday in a brief statement sent to Xinhua news agency that Haniyeh arrived in Cairo at the head of a delegation from the movement's leadership.
It added that the talks will focus on the political and on-the-ground situation in light of the aggressive conflict in Gaza and the efforts made to stop the aggression, provide relief to citizens, and achieve the goals of the Palestinian people, Xinhua news agency reported.
The Hamas leader on Saturday accused Israel of impeding efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying that they "showed full flexibility in dealing with these issues, but it is clear so far that Israel continues to procrastinate in the negotiations".
Israel has been fighting with Hamas in the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, after the group launched a surprise attack on southern Israel that killed about 1,200 people. Israel has so far killed more than 29,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza-based Health Ministry.
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Police said the shooting happened during an argument at a home on the 1100 block of South Magnolia Avenue.
Two men, ages 23 and 20, were shot. One was in critical condition, while the other was in stable condition, according to officials.
No arrests have been made. Police said they are interviewing people who were at the scene to try to figure out the motive for the shooting.


Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Islamabad, Waqar Uddin, has announced a police motorbike squad that will be patrolling the city. The squad will help control street crime in the the federal capital and instill confidence on the streets. Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has also announced an e-challan system as well to help facilitate the citizens.
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May 04, 2018 11:52
Koreans are increasingly unhappy with the income-led growth policy of the Moon Jae-in administration that was to change the paradigm of Korea's economic growth.
The aim is to spur consumption by raising wages and the incomes of self-employed people. Over the last year, the government has raised the minimum wage and compelled business to give full employment to temporary workers.
The Chosun Ilbo asked the Korea Economic Research Institute and pollster Research and Research to poll some 800 adults nationwide on their attitude to the policies.
Some 49.4 percent of respondents said economic conditions had worsened over the past year, while only 11.4 percent felt it had improved. The rest said it is the same.
Some 51.6 percent said the job market had gotten worse but only 9.9 percent that it has improved.
Middle and low-income earners and self-employed workers are the most disappointed. Among respondents who earn less than W2 million a month, 53 percent said economic conditions worsened over the past year, as did 52.6 percent of those who make between W2 million and W3 million (US$1=W1,076).
Among those who earn more than W3 million, less than half said economic conditions got worse.
Among self-employed people, who are affected the most by the changing business climate, 64.7 percent said the economy worsened, compared to 54.1 percent of respondents who work in sales, marketing or service industries.
One senior researcher at a state-run economic think tank said, "After looking at the survey results, it's lucky that 33 percent of respondents believe living conditions will improve, which is more than the 25.4 percent who think they will worsen, but the government needs to take a close look at the large number who have negative views about the current economic situation and its policies."
Some 37.7 percent said they are affected by the 16.4-percent hike in the minimum wage that went into effect this year, but only 18.3 percent of them said it is making their lives better while 29.1 percent said it affects them adversely.
Respondents in their 20s and those working in sales, marketing and the service sector had mostly positive views, while negative views were high among respondents in their 50s and the self-employed.
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RABAT, 24th November, 2022 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) participated in the ICESCO Forum for Research Centres, which was organised by the Strategic Foresight Centre of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO) during November at the organisation's headquarters in Rabat, Morocco.
Prof. Ahmed Ali Murad, Associate Provost for Research at UAEU, presented a research paper titled 'The Role of Research Centres in Achieving the National Agenda.' The paper addressed the university's research centres model role in aligning with national strategies and achieving the national agenda.
He said that the UAEU has invested in developing its infrastructure to support significant transformation in research outcomes. The UAEU has state-of-the-art experimental and computational labs and information technology facilities.
The research and innovation strategy 2023-2026 identified six main research themes, including health and medical sciences, space science and technology, water, energy, food and agricultural sustainability, Digital technology and security, material science and manufacturing, and economics, and emerging humanities, social and economic issues.
He explained that the UAEU research centres were established based on national innovation priorities, which include renewable energy, mobility, education, health, water, technology, and space.
Dr. Murad emphasised that the UAEU research centers aim to bridge the gap between the academic and industrial worlds, not only at the local level, but also regionally and globally. Research centres also support innovation and creativity and contribute to the development of patents.
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The minimum monthly wage of workers in Punjab has been increased from Rs 17,500 to Rs 20,000 on the occasion of World Labour Day.
A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of the Chief Minister, Usman Buzdar on Saturday. The Chief Minister said on the occasion that the welfare of the laborers was the priority of the Present government and Punjab has become the first province that increased the minimum wages of the laborers to this level. Quoting the past, he said that during the last three years, the government has increased the Rs 5000 gradually and this practice would continue.
He said that the previous Punjab government had increased the minimum wage by only Rs 3000 during their five years tenure. Addressing the meeting, the CM said that the marriage grant has also been enhanced from Rs 100,000 to 200,000 and there has also been an increase in the death grant from Rs 500,000 to Rs 600,000. He added that an online system had been introduced to award scholarships to the children of the worker.
He further said that 992 flats have been allotted to laborers in the Labor colony, Multan along with the allotment of the flat in Lahore and Nankana Sahib. The Chief Minister said that an amount of Rs 7.25 billion is the proof of which have present government has done in term of free education to the children of the workers, marriages and deaths grants.
On the occasion, Prime Minister, Imran Khan said in a tweet that the PTI government was committed to ensuring safer, more secure working conditions and social protection for workers. He said, “My government knows the challenges they all face, esp in Covid pandemic and we are committed to ensuring safer, more secure working conditions and Social protection for them.”
Punjab Labor Minister Ansar Majeed, the principal secretary to the Chief Minister, information secretary, and other concerned officials were present in the meeting. The labor secretary Dr. Ahmad Javed Qazi also briefed the meeting about the steps, being taken for the welfare of the workers.


Italian FM announces extraordinary G20 session on Afghanistan after UNGA session
(MENAFN)According to the Italian foreign minister, the US removal from Afghanistan and the AUKUS deal for the supply of nuclear submarines to Australia "demonstrate the urgency of launching a real EU defense."
La Repubblica quoted Luigi Di Maio as saying that "It would be a very important and necessary step ... none of us can think of competing as a single country."
In addition, he aimed the 27-member bloc would reach an agreement on the issue that could have foreign policy insinuation.
Di Maio also stated that “The debate has just resumed, but we have encouraging signs ... we want to be able to take decisions by majority vote ... This is a historic and urgent turning point."
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Minister of Planning and Development of Pakistan Ahsan lqbal on Monday said the international community has termed Pakistan as the fastest-growing Muslim economy in the world, adding that 2018 will be the year when the country "overcomes [its] energy shortage", Radio Pakistan reported.
Iqbal was addressing the inaugural ceremony of CPEC Centre of Excellence in Islamabad.
The planning and development minister said that many projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will formally reach completion in 2018, which will subsequently bolster Pakistan's capacity to generate power.
Iqbal added that the centre will serve as "guiding star" for both policymakers and investors, allowing them to collaborate and implement goals set under CPEC.
He further said that the centre's research is streamlined towards six key areas under CPEC, including the socio-economic impact of the project, job opportunities it will create, trade and industrial development, regional connectivity, financial integration and urban development.
The centre will also help in debunking myths and false information "being militated against the project", the minister added, saying CPEC is a "corridor of peace and prosperity".
Speaking on the occasion, China's Ambassador to Pakistan Sun Weidong announced that in a bid to strengthen capacity building, the two countries are launching a "talent exchange programme" to allow those interested to research and study in China.
He added that CPEC is a "symbol of friendship" between the two countries, and that China will assist the Pakistani government and provide "all necessary facilities to the centre".


Campaign for Better Transport chief executive Stephen Joseph has said the impact of successive Government's policies on rail fares has been "appalling" over the past decade.
Today's price hike is the 10th successive annual rise above inflation.
Campaigners have said some fares have increased by more than 50 per cent during that time.
"It's truly shocking that we have deliberately made getting the train to work an extravagance that many struggle to afford," Mr Joseph added. "The time has come not just to stop the rises but to reduce fares."
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1. Cost of education: The high cost of education was one of the main reasons for the launch of the #FeesMustFall campaign. Many students were struggling to pay for their tuition and other related expenses, leading to a significant financial burden that they felt was unjustified.
2. Inequality: The campaign was also driven by concerns about inequality in the education system. Many students felt that those who were unable to afford the high cost of tuition were being left behind, while others who were more financially well-off were able to succeed without issue.
3. Protests: There had been previous protests against the rising cost of education, but these were not always taken seriously by those in power. The students wanted to make a greater impact through a larger and more organized protest movement.
4. Democracy: Finally, the campaign was driven by a desire for greater democracy in South Africa. The students believed that the government was not doing enough to ensure that education was accessible to all, and that the only way to effect change was through popular protest.


Kuwait- Power outage hits Atlanta Int'l Airport
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (KUNA) -- A massive power outage hit several areas at Atlanta International Airport (ATL), which is considered the busiest airport in the world, paralyzing the movement there and "affecting concourses and terminal buildings," it was reported Sunday.
The Atlanta Airport said in a tweet that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) "has set a ground stop for flights into ATL due to the outage," which means that flights coming into the airport are held at departure airports.
The Georgia Power indicated it is "aware of a situation currently being investigated at this time," while officials are working to "remedy the situation," the airport affirmed.
It was not clear what caused this outage or how long it will take to be resorted. (end) si.sd
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) IRBIL, Dec 25 (KUNA) -- The Christians of Mosul, Iraq, held their first mass since the disposal of the so-called Islamic State (IS), which had taken over the city back in 2013.
At the service, the attendees prayed for peace in Mosul, the country, and the whole world.
The Kurdistan regional government decided that Sunday and Monday would be considered official holidays.
After long battles, which lasted for months, the Iraqi troops -- backed by a regional and international coalition -- managed to take back the city from IS.
According to some statistics, the number of Christian Iraqis prior to 2003 was at 1.4 million.
Today, it is estimated that only 450,000 Christians remain in Iraq, while around a million have fled the country due to IS brutal policies against other religious minorities. (end) sbr.gta
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Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President and Lok Sabha MP Sunil Jakhar today dared the newly appointed State President of BJP Mr. Shwait Malik to list even promise fulfilled by Modi government before commenting on the state government.Mr Jakhar unequivocally said that the new state BJP President must study the performance of NDA government led by his own party at center which is in 5th year of its tenure, before commenting on the performance of the Punjab government.Mr. Jakhar said in a press release here today that before issuing such an irresponsible statement about the state government Mr. Malik should have reviewed the performance of Modi Government. Mr. Jakhar said that when the Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's government took over in the year 2017, the economy of the state was in worse condition due to decade long misrule of SAD-BJP alliance during which there was no rule of law in the state and there was no money in the treasury. But the Congress government has not only made successful efforts to bail out Punjab from economic crisis in its last one year but also to fulfill its election promises. Mr. Jakhar said that the Punjab Government has implemented the scheme of debt waiver for farmers in an effective and step-wise manner and now loans up to 50 thousand of SC/BC community has also decided to waive off by state government. He said that so far the state government has fulfilled more than 125 poll promises and the state government is firmly working to fulfill every election promise made by it to the people of state.
Mr. Jakhar asked the BJP state president that it will be better if he would also see the report card of the Union government before issuing such a statement about the state government. Mr. Jakhar said that before the formation of government at the center, the BJP had promised to provide 20 million jobs every year to the youth but the central government could not do so. Similarly, the government has run away from the promise of implementing Swaminathan report for farmers. He said that 36,000 farmers have committed suicide during the last 3 years while the Prime Minister is showing the dreams of 2022 to the peasantry. Mr. Jakhar said that the violence against minorities and SCST is the only the achievement of the Modi government and in BJP regime people have fled with money of banks from the country thereby making a heavy dent in taxpayers money.Mr. Jakhar said that the Congress government of Punjab believes in work and due to the performance of the state government, people of the state have given a mandate in favor it during Gurdaspur elections and local government’s elections held during last year. He said that in 2019 the truth of the so called Modi magic will be exposed soon as countrymen were eagerly waiting to oust this corrupt, tyrannical and inefficient government in ensuing general elections. He said that while Captain Government has delivered every promise made to people, the Modi government would go into annals of Indian political history as a government that befooled the people through mere lip service.


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Washington: US President Joe Biden, Jordanian King Abdullah II, and Crown Prince Hussein met at the White House and had a private lunch in which the US president 'reaffirmed the close, enduring nature of the friendship between the United States and Jordan,' the White House said.
Biden also recognized Jordan's 'crucial role as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem,' the White House said in a statement.
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DOHA: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information Tourism Sector, which aims to reinforce cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism development.
The agreement has been signed by Hassan Al Ibrahim, Acting Chairman of QTA, and on behalf of the Kuwaiti government, Jassim Al Habib, Tourism Sector Undersecretary. The signing took place at the Tourism Sector headquarters in Kuwait City.
The agreement paves the way for long-term collaboration between Qatar and Kuwait, through the sharing of knowledge and expertise in relation to tourism planning and development, in addition to joint promotion of the two destinations through shared marketing material. Each side will also be inviting citizens and residents to enjoy vacations and organise trips to the other. Joint familiarisation trips to each of the destinations will also be organised for media and travel trade.
In addition, Qatari and Kuwaiti officials will be working together to attract investments into the tourism sector which benefit both sides. 'The signing of this new agreement comes amid strengthening ties between Qatar and Kuwait, and is a natural next step following many years of efforts to energise joint tourism, commented Al Ibrahim.
'Kuwait holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Qatar, and we are greatly looking forward to the positive impact each of our nations will see following the implementation of this agreement.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Addis Ababa, June 10 (IANS) The World Food Program (WFP) has announced its decision to suspend the food aid assistance program in Ethiopia, citing large-scale aid misappropriation.
In a statement, the UN agency quoting its Executive Director Cindy McCain said food diversion is absolutely unacceptable and that it welcomes the Ethiopian government's commitment to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the misappropriation of food aid, reports Xinhua news agency.
"Our first concern is the millions of hungry people who depend on our support, and our teams will work tirelessly with all partners to resume our operations as soon as we can ensure that food reaches the people who need it the most," the statement said.
It did not specifically mention the name of the entities that had diverted its food aid in the East African country.
"A comprehensive action plan to strengthen safeguards and controls across the country will include WFP and NGO partners working more directly with communities and using technology to select those most in need and verify their identity in real-time," the statement also said.
It further said that it will strengthen its food tracking system all the way to beneficiary families as well as reinforce the monitoring and reporting of violations by partners and the misuse of food aid.
The UN agency estimates more than 20 million people in Ethiopia affected by the ongoing drought and conflict urgently need humanitarian food assistance.
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New Delhi, February 2: Home Minister Rajth Singh on Monday said “people–friendly but tough” police were needed to tackle crimils and terrorists. Speaking to police officials in Bengaluru after reviewing the law and order situation in Kartaka, Rajth Singh instructed the authorities to take action on reports of discrimition against people from the northeastern states living there, the ministry said in a statement. The home minister also asked the state administration to remain vigilant on illegal migration from Bangladesh. Action against the sale of pre–activated SIM cards in the state was also discussed.
Rajth Singh asked Kartaka Police to fill up all its vacancies – which was nearly 20 percent of its total strength – on a priority basis. He also asked officials to adopt the latest technology and modernise the force. On the Kartaka government’s request to sanction two extra India Reserve Police battalions for the state, the minister said it would be positively examined. Rajth Singh said the central government will consider increasing the number of Marine India Reserve battalions in the state to strengthen coastal security. (IANS)


Jammu, Dec 8 (UNI) Upholding the youth policy of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a" roadmap for prosperity" for generation next, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said the state government should devise multi-sectoral strategies to enable youths to face current and future challenges.
The PDP patron said the youth development policy unveiled by his party recently was aimed at putting the youth of Jammu and Kashmir at the centre of developments taking place around them.
Interacting with the PDP youth wing leaders at his official residence here, Mr Sayeed said his party believes that the youth of the state have the right to seek meaningful employment, freedom of expression, participation in decision-making and protection from socio-economic and political manipulation.
"PDP's Youth Development Policy is aimed at devising sustainable strategies to support young people in developing their potential, improving their living conditions, and giving them a greater voice in political decision-making processes," he said.
He said the state's political leadership needs to respect and ensure the rights of youth to avoid a further deterioration of the situation for the next generation.
The government, development agencies and local partner organisations need to devise multi-sectoral strategies that will enable Jammu and Kashmir's youths to face current and future challenges, Mr Sayeed said.
Asserting that a roadmap had been laid for the overall development of the youth in the party's Youth Development Policy, former Chief Minister said the PDP would strive for developing and implementing strategies that give the state's youth a real chance to find decent and productive work.
Responding to the demands of the students from the Jammu University, Mr Sayeed said the government should provide adequate security to the students to avoid their harassment and unnecessary trouble at the campus.


Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Eisenhower Mkaka has urged Malawians to continue rallying behind President Dr Lazarus Chakwera as he addresses the challenges the country is facing.
Mkaka was speaking at Sese Ground in Lilongwe City South West Constituency. He said the President is doing everything possible to turn around the economy of the country.
Mkaka said developments taking place in Lilongwe City South West Constituency and the country as a whole signify the political will the country’s leadership has towards people’s welfare.
“Dr Chakwera has lined up several development programmes aimed at turning around the country’s economy. Our party will always continue to be united through its four cornerstones.” Mkaka said
Part of the gathering during the rally
MCP’s National Director of Youth who is also Minister of Local Government, Richard Chimwendo Banda, assured Malawians that the Chakwera-led administration will continue spreading various development projects across the country.
Chimwendo Banda also assured the youth that the government has put in place policies aimed at improving their well-being.
In her remarks, Member of Parliament for the area, Nancy Tembo, commended Dr Chakwera for various developmental Projects some of which have already been completed in the area. She hailed the President for making sure that development projects including road infrastructure are spread across the country without looking at regional lines.
Speaking earlier, Senior Chief Tsabango hailed the President for initiating various development interventions across the country. He said Lilongwe has completely transformed to a status befitting a Capital City. He emphasized the need for all chiefs to continue working with the government for continued development.
The rally was attended by various cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, chiefs and other MCP officials.


[su_label type=”info”]SMA News – Adan – Exclusive [/su_label][su_spacer size=”10″] Lofty Shatara, member of the presidency of the southern transitional council, asked president Hady to block the road in front of those who are trying to create a southern/southern conflict. Shatara said that there is still time for the president to ratify the situation and our demands of overthrowing the government don’t mean that we are overthrowing the legitimacy as president Hady was, and still is, one of us. He also indicated that overthrowing the government is a public demand as this government led citizens to stage where they don’t have anything to lose. Shatara also asserted that the southern transitional council will never stand against president Hady. These statements came on the fourth day of the time limit given by the southern resistance to Hady to dismiss the corrupt government of Ben Doghr.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Jordan's King Abdullah II in Amman on Monday, the Israel Prime Minister's Office said in a statement.
The two discussed "regional developments, advancing political process and bilateral economic ties," the statement read.
Netanyahu also reiterated Israel's commitment to preserving the status quo in Jerusalem's holy sites, the statement added.
The rare meeting comes in the week of a planned visit by U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and special advisor, Jared Kushner, and U.S. Middle East envoy, Jason Greenblatt, to the region to discuss peace and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
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While the pair actually first got married last year via a small ceremony at New York City Hall, it did not take long for them to eventually decide on throwing a celebration for their family and friends.
“In the midst of planning, we didn’t realize that having a same-sex wedding at a temple would be groundbreaking,” Madiraju was quoted as saying.
“We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to do it. And now looking back, especially after the attention our wedding has received, it’s evident that what we were able to do will change the scope for LGBTQ couples in the future.”
According to Madiraju, the many positive responses they received from around the world have been “overwhelming.”
“We have been getting messages on social media from people around the globe who have come out to their families, people who have regained a sense of hope, and even those who have changed their mind about LGBTQ couples and will now support them,” he said. “The response has given a whole new meaning to our marriage, and we are excited about the social changes this will help make.”