(MENAFN) Uganda's Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels have been a long-standing threat in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On Wednesday, the Ugandan military announced that a senior commander of the group, Seka Wankaba, was killed in a military operation in Mwalika Valley, North Kivu province. According to Uganda's deputy military spokesperson Col. Deo Akiiki, Wankaba was a highly trained improvised explosive device (IED) expert and a Ugandan national. Akiiki also warned that the military will continue to pursue ADF until their command and control structure is fully decimated.
The ADF was formed in the 1990s by several opposition movements in Uganda. After being defeated by the Ugandan army, the group remained active in eastern Congo for decades, wreaking havoc and causing instability. This led to a joint military operation between Uganda and Congo in late 2021 to flush them out. Despite this, the ADF has continued to carry out attacks, including Tuesday's attack in southern Irumu territory which claimed the lives of seven people. The victims, including women and children, were reportedly searching for food in a forest when they were attacked.
In 2019, the ADF pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, further complicating the security situation in the region. In 2021, the United States added the ADF to its list of "terrorist organizations" affiliated with Daesh/ISIS. The UN envoy to Congo, Bintou Keita, recently warned the United Nation Security Council that the security situation in eastern Congo has deteriorated considerably in recent months due to violence by multiple armed groups.
In summary, the killing of ADF commander Seka Wankaba is a significant blow to the group's command and control structure. However, it is unlikely to completely eradicate the threat posed by the group, which has been active in the region for decades and continues to carry out attacks. The deteriorating security situation in eastern Congo highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the government and international community in addressing the complex and long-standing conflict in the region.
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(MENAFN- Swissinfo) No increase of the Swiss contingent is planned following recent events, the Swiss Armed Forces International Command (SWISSINT) told the Keystone-ATS news agency on Sunday. The safety of soldiers is of the utmost priority and takes precedence over operational requirements. For the time being, there is no indication that security is not guaranteed.
+ Switzerland condemns violent clashes in Kosovo
The members of Swisscoy, a Swiss army unit attached to the NATO-led international peacekeeping force in Kosovo (KFOR), are contributing in various ways to the multinational peace mission. They ensure the maintenance of a safe and stable environment and the freedom of movement of all citizens and KFOR. The soldiers are deployed in various locations. The town of Banjska is outside Switzerland's area of responsibility, according to SWISSINT.
Last Sunday's attack by a 30-strong Serbian commando force, heavily armed, against Kosovar police officers in the town of Banjska, in northern Kosovo close to the Serbian border, has reignited tensions in the region. Three Serb attackers and a Kosovar police officer were killed in the clashes.
+ Government wants to extend Swisscoy mission to 2026
Switzerland currently deploys 195 troops on the Swisscoy mission in Kosovo as part of the KFOR peacekeeping force. It has been active there since 1999.
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Iran to launch trade exhibition center in Sulaymaniyah city …
(MENAFN) According to the director general of the Arab and African Countries Office of the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) of Iran, Iran will launch a permanent trade and exhibition center in the city of Iran in the near future. Sulaymaniyah in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Farzad Piltan further stated that âthe shopping center and permanent exhibition of Iranian products and services will be opened and put into operation in the city of Sulaymaniyah in the Iraqi Kurdistan region in the near future, in accordance with the plans of the Organization. promotion of trade to facilitate the entry of Iranian businesses and goods into the Iraqi market, âILNA reported.
Piltan also said that “This center was established by the Iran Trade Promotion Organization in collaboration with the Iranian National Innovation Fund (INIF)”.
Iran’s Sulaymaniyah Mall could allocate space for Iranian businesses and enterprises to set up offices and showcase their products, in addition to offering marketing and export services and consultancy.
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Indian Council of Medical Research said that the total number of samples tested till Sunday was 83,98,362
India's health ministry said today that the gap between recoveries and active cases of COVID-19 is 1,11,602.
"So far, as many as 3,21,722 patients have been cured. The recovery rate is 58.67 per cent," the health ministry stated.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said that the total number of samples tested till Sunday was 83,98,362 with 1,70,560 samples tested yesterday.
Meanwhile, Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy and his staff tested negative for coronavirus as the CM was advised seven days home quarantine after one of the staff members tested positive a few days ago.
All 52 staff members were tested for the virus with all their tests proving negative.
Border Security Force (BSF) said 21 soldiers tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours with 305 active COVID-19 cases.
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that 195 COVID-19 cases were reported in Guwahati in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases in the state rising to 7492. There are 2,390 active cases and 11 deaths reported in the state so far with 327 new coronavirus cases detected in the last 24 hours.
In Chhattisgarh, 84 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 2,964 including 619 active cases. There have been 13 deaths due to the virus in the state.
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(MENAFN) Lukoil, the owner of the Volgograd oil refinery in southern Russia, has confirmed that the facility is operating normally following a fire on Saturday. Local authorities initially reported that the fire, which occurred after a drone attack, had been successfully extinguished. According to a Ukrainian source cited by Reuters, the attack involved two drones targeting a significant oil processing facility within the Volgograd refinery, and was executed by the Ukrainian Security Service.
Situated along the Volga River, the Volgograd refinery boasts an annual crude oil processing capacity of 14.8 million tons, equivalent to approximately 300 thousand barrels per day. This incident marks the latest in a series of drone attacks orchestrated by Ukraine on Russian oil facilities in recent weeks, with Kiev deeming such infrastructure crucial to the Russian war effort.
The source from Kiev revealed to Reuters that these drone attacks on Russian oil refineries are anticipated to persist, emphasizing their strategic impact. The source stated, "By targeting oil refineries within the Russian military-industrial complex, we are not only disrupting the logistics of fuel supplies for Russian army equipment, but we are also undermining Russia's budget mobilization."
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated to include targeted attacks on energy infrastructure, reflecting both nations' attempts to disrupt supply lines and erode the adversary's morale. With the conflict persisting for nearly two years without a clear resolution in sight, this latest incident underscores the intensity and strategic complexity of the ongoing struggle between the two nations.
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The 4th annual Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon (MACC 2021) hosts a forum of meteorologists, photographers, storm chasers and emergency managers.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, USA, September 15, 2021 /EINPresswire.com / -- On Saturday, November 6th 2021 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, the fourth annual Mid-Atlantic ChaserCon (MACC) will be held at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St, Richmond VA.
MACC highlights the scope, frequency, and impact of severe weather in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Since 2018, the annual MACC event has featured presentations by Meteorologists from the National Weather Service, the broadcast media, consulting Meteorologists, and the Storm Spotter and Storm Chaser communities.
This year's MACC topics will include:
- State and Local government Emergency Management perspectives on storm reports.
- A discussion of“Squall Lines” (Quasi-Linear Convective Systems).
- The value of Storm Chasers, by a Tulsa OK television chief meteorologist (virtual presentation).
- The interpretation of radar information during severe weather events.
- A Storm Chaser panel discussion of the 2021 Mid-Atlantic severe storm season.
- An interview with David Hoadley, the“Father of American Storm Chasing”.
Information and updates will be posted on Facebook (@midatlanticchasercon) and Twitter (@Mchasercon). Advance admission tickets can be purchased via the event website (midatlanticchasercon.com) beginning September 15th 2021.
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Jonathan Entin taught Constitutional Law; Administrative Law; Courts, Public Policy, and Social Change; the Law and Social Science Seminar; Law, Legislation, and Regulation; Mass Media Law; Property; and the Supreme Court Seminar during more than three decades on the faculty. He also served for nearly eight years as the law school's associate dean for academic affairs. He published more than 100 articles, book chapters, essays, and reviews. He also received ten teaching awards, including the Distinguished Teacher Award of the Law Alumni Association; five graduating classes honored him as Teacher of the Year, and two other classes selected him as Administrator of the Year. A graduate of Brown University (AB) and Northwestern University (JD), he was a law clerk to then-Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg (when she was on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit) and did appellate litigation at Steptoe & Johnson in Washington, D.C., before joining the law faculty in 1984. Professor Entin remains active in the law school, continuing his research and writing on constitutional law and civil rights issues. He also serves as the faculty advisor to the Case Western Reserve Law Review.
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Asia Mostly Higher as Fed Signals Rate Slowing
Markets in the Asia-Pacific traded higher as the U.S. Federal Reserve said they expect to switch to smaller rate hikes“soon,” according to minutes released on Wednesday.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 returned from holiday to climb 267.35 points, or 1%, to 28,323.09
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng moved upward 137.09 points, or 0.6%, to 17,523.81.
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points hike to 3.25%. The Kospi rose 0.9% to close at 2,441.33 and the Korean won slightly strengthened against the U.S. dollar to 1,328.2.
Grab said it broadly supports Singapore's latest announcement to expand job protection and benefits for gig workers from 2024.
The decision includes guaranteeing injury compensation and pension payments as part of new standards for the gig economy, primarily affecting delivery and ride-hailing companies.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand had considered an even bigger rate hike in making its latest official cash rate decision – despite its move to raise rates by 75 basis points already being its steepest ever.
In other markets
In Shanghai, the CSI 300 dropped 16.72 points, or 0.4%, to 3,756.81.
In Taiwan, the Taiex vaulted 175.46 points, or 1.2%, to 14,784.
In Korea, the Kospi index gained 23.32 points, or 1%, to 2,441.33.
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index slid 3.11 points, or 0.1%, to 3,252.88.
In Australia, the ASX 200 acquired 9.99 points, or 0.1%, to 7,241.75.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 lost 2.09 points to 11,321.71.
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(MENAFN – The Peninsula) Doha: In Anti-Bullying Week, Qatar Foundation schools have staged a series of activities involving both teachers and students to help raise awareness of the most effective ways to combat different forms of bullying.
The activities are designed to teach students the right ways to respond to a bully, and to highlight how silently observing bullying contributes to its escalation and the victimization of its target.
At Awsaj Academy, a school under Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education that specialises in addressing the needs of students with learning difficulties, teaching social skills is an integral part of the learning experience. Each year, for Anti-Bullying Week, the school holds activities designed to teach students how they should respond to intimidating behavior, and to emphasize the importance of empathy and friendliness between students.
‘The issue of school bullying is one that we need to address and stand against through conscious and effective approaches, particularly because it significantly affects the mental health of children and young people, said Counselor at Awsaj Academy, Sally Chalouhy.
‘This year, cyberbullying was at the center of our activities during Anti-Bullying Week, due to the exceptional circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to remote learning. These included sending out a detailed presentation about online safety to our teachers in order for them to discuss it with students.
‘Our Bully Blockers a group of students from different grades formed five years ago have shown proactivity and enthusiasm through shooting videos that raise awareness of bullying and how students can defend themselves and others when they are faced with such situations, as well as how they can fight passivity and speak up when they witness an act of bullying. We also asked the students, together with their parents, to design their own T-shirt with a statement that reflects an anti-bullying slogan, and wear it to school on a certain day.
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Supreme Court bans triple talaq
In a landmark judgement, a five-judge bench of the SC banned triple talaq, terming it unconstitutional.
SC further allowed the centre six months to enact a law, in the absence of which SC order shall continue to be operational.
While the verdict was largely welcomed by Muslim women and activists, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board views it as a violation of their rights.
Triple talaq ban: Madrassas to teach "correct" way to divorce
30 Aug 2017
After the Supreme Court's recent verdict banning triple talaq, Dargah-E-Ala Hazrat, a body that oversees Islamic schools, has said that it would teach boys the correct way to divorce.
Hazrat controls around 15,000 madrassas that impart education on Islamic law.
The new chapter on divorce is expected to be ready by the start of the next academic year, in July 2018.
What is triple talaq?
Triple talaq is a means of dissolution of marriage in Muslim society. Under this practice, a marriage is deemed dissolved once the husband says 'talaq' thrice. Banned in 22 countries, including some Muslim dominated countries, the practice has been widely criticized for discrimination against women.
Correct means of divorce: How will this be taught?
Additions to the chapter on divorce is expected to be ready for rollout by the beginning of the next academic year, by July 2018.
The lessons will be taught to boys aged between 5-16, although the exact content is currently unknown.
The centre would then share it with other madrassas which can choose to implement it into their own curriculum.
Dargah-E-Ala Hazrat keeps up efforts against triple talaq
Speaking on the centre's efforts to spread awareness, Maulana Shahbudin Razvi notes, "we conducted a meeting of clerics associated with madrassas after the SC order and have urged them to inform the community through students and in Friday prayers".
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Rayyan Municipality Inspects 1,115 Food Outlets in April
(MENAFN- QNA) The Health Control Department of Rayyan Municipality booked 129 violations out of 1,115 inspections of restaurants and food outlets in April.
Inspectors booked owners of outlets for not complying with Law No. 3 of (1975) as well as Law No. 8 of (1990). Inspectors did four surprise checks during the month and also undertook pledges from 51 to comply with the health rules.
The department found 1,882 kgs of meat, 21 sheep and 1,500 packed foodstuff unfit for human consumption as the products breeched stipulated health norms.
Out of 38 food samples sent to Central Laboratory for analysis, 27 did not pass the benchmark. The department imposed fines adding up to QR 243,600.
The municipality's hygiene management teams carried out 1,899 pest control requests, 71 for rodent control and 1472 patrols during the month of April.
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Center installed between 1,500 to 2,000 new panels either on external or internal units of buildings as part of Qatar's My Address System Project. A total of 125,000 have been installed.
The GIS Center installs address plates within a week to ten days after receiving requests from public with complete name of street, plot number and PIN.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Oman edged out Iran in a penalty shootout in the final to clinch the inaugural West Asian Hockey Championship title in Doha, Qatar on Thursday night.
The match went into a tie-breaker after the contest ended at 1-1 in 70 minutes. The sultanate team then held its nerve to win 2-1 in the shootout.
After finishing their respective league matches with a win against Qatar and a draw with each other, both teams entered the final. UAE had earlier pulled out of the tournament at the last minute.
In the final, Iran went into the lead in the 26th minute via a penalty-corner when Reza Norouzadeh beat Omani keeper Salman al Noufali.
Oman didn't have to wait for long to draw level. In a goalmouth melee on the half-hour mark, Asaad al Qasmi slotted past the Iranian keeper to make it 1-1. Both teams got plenty of chances to score in the second half, but were unable to convert any of them.
Meanwhile, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced that the next edition of the event will be held in Oman. The decision was communicated to Mahfoodh Ali Juma, chairman of the Oman Hockey Association (OHA) in?Doha.FIH's director of coaching in Muscat:
Tayyab Ikram, director of coaching and secretary of high performance at the FIH, arrived in Muscat on Friday for a discussion with the OHA regarding the FIH's high performance assistance programme, which has been allocated to Oman for the 2014-2015 season.
The meeting will also discuss the contractual agreements for the FIH World League Round 1, which will be hosted by Oman in March. The sultanate will host Turkey, Azerbaijan, Qatar and UAE for the event.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 19. The first consular
consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Azerbaijan and UAE
have been held in Abu Dhabi, trend reports.
The Azerbaijani delegation at the consultations was led by the
Head of the Consular Department of the Foreign Ministry Emil
Safarov, and the UAE delegation - by Assistant Deputy Secretary of
the Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Faisal Lutfi.
During the consular consultations, the current state and
prospects for the development of cooperation in the consular sphere
with an important partner country for Azerbaijan - UAE, including
the signing of new bilateral documents in this area and the
possibility of digitizing consular services, were considered.
Besides, on the basis of the "Memorandum of Understanding
between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the
Government of the United Arab Emirates on exemption from entry
visas for persons holding general civil, diplomatic and
special/service passports", a detailed exchange of views took place
on the application of a visa-free regime from July 8 this year in
relation to citizens of both countries who have general civil
The parties, exchanging experience on the latest innovations
implemented in the consular sector, also stressed the importance of
strengthening ties between the two countries in the field of
migration, justice and other areas.
An agreement was reached between the parties to hold the next
meeting of consular consultations in 2024 in Baku.
The visa-free regime between Azerbaijan and the UAE was
introduced on July 8, 2023. The period of visa-free residence in
both countries is 90 days.
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(MENAFN) A recent law passed in Tennessee that aimed to restrict public drag performances has been temporarily halted by a federal judge. The law, known as H.B. 9, was set to take effect just hours before the ruling. However, Judge Thomas Parker has delayed the enforcement of the legislation for 14 days while the court considers its constitutionality. The ruling is a temporary victory for Friends of George, a theater company that organizes drag shows and argued that the new law infringed on their First Amendment rights.
In his ruling, Judge Parker emphasized the importance of states as "laboratories of democracy," where laws and policies can be tested by the people. He partially cited the "redundancy" of H.B. 9 in halting its implementation. The law would have made it a criminal offense for individuals to perform "an adult cabaret performance on public property" or in a place where it could be viewed by minors.
The judge's ruling also highlighted the ambiguity of the law, which failed to specify the conduct that would be considered outside the scope of Tennessee's obscenity laws. The defendant initially claimed that H.B. 9 added very little to the existing laws, but later clarified that it was a time, place, and manner restriction. However, this explanation raised more questions for the court and failed to advance the defendant's position.
The debate over H.B. 9 and its impact on the freedom of expression raises important questions about the boundaries of the First Amendment. While the law was aimed at regulating adult performances, its vague language and potential to limit artistic expression have led to legal challenges. The pause in its implementation provides an opportunity for further examination and consideration of the law's constitutionality.
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Grant will fund Spring Lake Park work
A Conservation Partners Legacy grant of $198,000 will help to restore prairie and woodlands on 88 acres in the Spring Lake Park Reserve in Rosemount.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, Oct 25, (KUNA): The administrative department in the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit filed by a lawyer against the Ministry of Health (MOH) to overturn its decision to increase health care fees for foreigners.
The Fatwa and Legislation Department pleaded on behalf of the ministry of Health and demanded to dismiss the case and submitted a defense memorandum behind the ministry's decision. The case was first heard by the court last August, and decided on Oct 4 to hold the case for the verdict until today.
Health ministry has issued a decision to increase fees on expatriates due to increase in costs for providing health care services such as surgeries, medical equipment, laboratories and medical supplies.
The decision came into force on Oct 1 with the exception of emergency and critical cases. Earlier, Kuwait Health Minister Jamal Al-Harbi announced the exemption of some categories of expatriates from paying the new healthcare fees.
These exemptions included non-Kuwaitis married to Kuwaiti women. The minister also issued several 'explanatory decisions' regarding health insurance, fees pertaining to medical prescriptions and receiving intensive care at public hospitals for non-Kuwaitis, read a ministry statement.
Intensive care fees will be subject to a medical report approved by the doctor and after consultation from the head of the specialised ward, said the minister, adding that domestic workers will not be subject to these fees. He reiterated that the increase in the fees is due to the high expense burden of healthcare on the ministry.
Those exempt from the fees include children under the age of 12 of cancer patients, non-Kuwaiti women married to Kuwaitis, non-Kuwaiti mothers of Kuwaitis and the daughters of a Kuwaiti mother married to a non-Kuwaiti.
Others include people receiving care at welfare homes, Gulf Cooperation Council citizens, illegal residents, members of official delegations, transit travelers, non-Kuwaiti prisoners and students on a Kuwaiti-funded grant.
By Abubakar A. Ibrahim
Arab Times Staff
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ABU DHABI, 25th November, 2017 (WAM) -- The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, Abu Dhabi City Municipality, has developed cycling and running track extending 84,996 metres across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
This is part of civic body contribution to the comprehensive sustainability drive in line with the directives of the country's wise leadership to ensure social welfare for the citizens and residents alike.
Latest safety techniques have been utilised in developing the routes, including the use of high quality rubber material in order to ensure safety and movement smoothness as well as providing safe crossing areas and priority signs. Cycling and walking tracks are separated or differentiated through shifting cycling tracks and in case of a joint track, the two lanes are differentiated by road markings or pavement.
As to the urban and aesthetic appearance of the project, the Abu Dhabi City Municipality adds landscaping works on the sides of all tracks.
In case the pedestrian track is on the edge of the street, directional signage will be displayed to direct pedestrians from the start of the junction.
A total of 22 running and cycling routes are now found across Abu Dhabi Island in addition to five walks and cycling tracks across Khalifa City, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Shakhbout City, Raha Beach and Al Falah City.
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I think the Supreme Court did a great disservice to investors when it allowed corporations to make unlimited political contributions, although it was correct when it said corporations are people.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull would "love" Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg to be grilled by Australian lawmakers, he said Thursday, in the wake of revelations the tech giant allowed Chinese smartphone makers access to user data.
The social media behemoth has drawn renewed criticism after confirming it shared data with Chinese electronics firms, including Huawei which has been banned by the US military over cyberespionage concerns.
Canberra has recently moved to strengthen its own intelligence capability amid growing fears of foreign, particularly Chinese, political interference.
"Certainly there are a lot of concerns about Facebook -- about privacy," Turnbull told reporters in Brisbane. "I would welcome Facebook coming and testifying before our parliamentary committees.
"Of course, we'd love to see the boss," he said when asked if Zuckerburg should appear personally.
Social networks had rapidly become "dominant in every respect" of people's lives, the prime minister added, and it was important users were aware of how their data was used.
The deputy chair of Australia's joint intelligence and security committee, Anthony Byrne, said the Facebook boss needed to explain to Australia's 15 million Facebook users why it was sharing their data with Chinese firms.
"It is completely unacceptable that information from Facebook users has been slyly handed over to Huawei by Facebook," he told the Australian newspaper.
"I want to know why Mr Zuckerberg allowed this to happen. If need be, he will be invited to appear before the (committee) in a public hearing to explain himself to our committee and the Australian people."
The revelations come weeks after Zuckerberg was grilled in US Congress about the hijacking of personal data on some 87 million Facebook users by Cambridge Analytica, a consultancy working on Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign.
Facebook said its contracts with phone makers placed tight limits on what could be done with data, and information obtained by Huawei was not stored on the firm's server.
The social media giant said it was winding up the interface arrangements with device makers and its integration partnership with Huawei would end this week.
Huawei has said that it has never collected or stored any Facebook data and has claimed any national security concerns were unfounded.
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EU Heads of Mission in Jerusalem and Ramallah yesterday visited Al-Issawiya, a neighbourhood in East Jerusalem. The diplomats met residents and representatives of civil society organisations, and were briefed about unprecedented and continuous incursions and clashes observed in the neighbourhood since May 2019.
In Al-Issawiya, the EU Heads of Mission met residents, community representatives and representatives of civil society organisations active in the community. Interlocutors presented an unprecedented increased presence of Israeli security forces since May 2019, with daily incursions – many of them taking place in the vicinity of schools. One person was killed on 27 June 2019, and there are estimates that more than 300 have been injured. Interlocutors expressed that the raids have resulted in several severe incidents of police brutality and excessive force, including assaults on residents and use of rubber bullets, tear gas, and stun grenades and night raids as well as arrests. They estimated that some 700 people have been arrested (with up to about 30 indictments filed). The EU Heads of Mission were also briefed on the educational situation and the challenges facing Palestinian students in Al-Issawiya.
"The European Union is concerned about the worrying developments and violence in Al-Issawiya. Responsible actors on the ground should show calm and restraint in order to prevent any escalation," said the Acting European Union Representative Tomas Niklasson . "The EU and its Member States support the right to education, and the EU identified the Rights of the Child as a priority area in its EU Human Rights and Democracy Strategy for 2016-2020. Israel has an obligation to protect, respect and fulfil the rights of the child, by ensuring that schools are inviolable safe spaces for children," he added.
The EU position on Jerusalem remains unchanged: the legitimate aspirations of both parties must be fulfilled and a way must be found through negotiations to resolve the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of both states.
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This is a very happy day, a famous Azerbaijani oil scientist and
geologist, First Vice-president of the State Oil Company of
Azerbaijan (SOCAR), Academician Khoshbakht Yusifzade told reporters
on December 7, trend reports.
Yusifzade made the remark commenting on President Ilham Aliyev's
initiative to name a local tanker after him.
“This day is a celebration for me. The participation of our
esteemed President Ilham Aliyev in the commissioning ceremony of
the tanker named after me was a great gift for me,” the scientist
'Naming this tanker after me was the initiative of President
Ilham Aliyev. The head of state made this proposal on my 90th
birthday and today he took part in the ceremony of launching the
vessel,' he added.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended a
ceremony to launch the“Academician Khoshbakht Yusifzade” tanker
built at Baku Shipyard by the order of the“Azerbaijan Caspian
Shipping” Closed Joint-Stock Company (ASCO) on December 7.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Weather inshore Friday night until 6am Saturday will be partly cloudy with chance of scattered rain by night, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.
Offshore, it will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times with chance of scattered rain that may become thundery, the report added, warning of thundery rain associated with strong wind and high sea.
Wind inshore will be mainly southeasterly at a speed of 5 to 15 knot.
Offshore, it will be mainly southeasterly at a speed of 10 to 21 knot gusting to 28 knot with thundery rain.
Visibility will be 4 to 8 kilometers.
Sea state inshore will be 2 to 4 feet surging to 5 feet with thundery rain. Offshore, it will be 3 to 6 feet surging to 9 feet with thundery rain.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Hadi Medawar has been appointed as new Director of Sales and Marketing at Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay, an IHG hotel.
Medawar is not new to IHG as he transfers from Staybridge Suites Doha Lusail. He brings with him 18 years of diverse and rich hospitality and academic experience in Sales & Marketing functions, Event Management, Revenue Management as well as pre-opening projects, where he displayed his impressive leadership, passion, and commitment to quality and service.
Originally from Lebanon, Medawar holds a Master of Science Degree in International Events Management from Ecole De Management in France and Bachelor Degree of Arts in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Notre Dame University in Lebanon. He also holds a Postgraduate Degree in International Events Management from the University of Brighton, United Kingdom.
On top of these, he is also currently pursuing his PhD in Tourism from Lebanese University in Beirut which he is expected to finish this year.
In his new capacity, he will spearhead the hotel's initiatives to achieve growth, drive revenue and to elevate its position in the local market.
Commenting on his new appointment, Medawar said:“I am very excited to continue my journey in IHG with Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay. The hotel is a stunning property with great potential and I believe that my team and I will reach new heights not just in 2022 but also in the years to come.”
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By Sabina Mammadli
A monitoring group, which will investigate the issue of illegal
exploitation of natural resources, once again visited Azerbaijani
territories, where Russian peacekeepers are temporarily deployed,
to conduct environmental observation, Azernews reports via
Azerbaijani State Television (AzTV).
The group consisted of employees of the Azerbaijani Ecology and
Natural Resources Ministry, the State Service on Property Issues
under the Ministry of Economy, and AzerGold Company.
Azerbaijan has earlier sent specialists to investigate the
illicit exploitation of mineral resources on the Khankandi-Shusha
Crossing the Azerbaijani territory under the Russian
peacekeepers' temporary deployment, the officials continued
negotiations with the command of peacekeepers at the Peacekeeping
The ministers expressed serious concerns and discontent over the
illicit exploitation of minerals as part of illegal economic
activities carried out in Azerbaijan's territories, where Russian
peacekeeping forces are temporarily deployed, as well as over the
resulting environmental and other consequences. The sides
emphasized the importance of monitoring and inventorying property,
as well as conducting ecological studies at deposits where illegal
mining is carried out.
In accordance with the meeting, Azerbaijan's Ecology
and Natural Resources Ministry issued a joint statement.
During the meeting, a number of questions were
discussed, including the inspection of the deposits, especially the
Gizilbulag gold deposit and the Demirli copper and molybdenum
deposit, as well as the cessation of illegal exploitation,
monitoring, and inventory in various areas, the organization of
cadastral registration of property, assessments of the risk to the
environment and to the sources of ground and surface water, and the
elimination of the consequences of the damage caused.
The meeting was held in a constructive atmosphere.
Relevant contacts will be maintained. Additional information will
be provided to the public.
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Watch: More Trouble Ahead For Commodity Markets In 2023
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Car bomb kills 6 Jordanian soldiers near Syria border
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) At least six Jordanian soldiers were killed and 14 others injured in a car bomb attack near border with war-torn Syria on Tuesday.
The Jordanian army said in a statement that the bombing struck near a military checkpoint in al-Rukban district near border with Syria.
The statement described the bombing as a “cowardly act”, vowing to pursue the kingdom’s fight against terrorism.
There has been no claim of responsibility for the attack.
The Jordanian television reported that the bombing took place at 5:30 local time near a Syrian refugee camp close to the country''s border with Syria.
According to the television, the Jordanian army has launched a manhunt for the attackers and destroyed a number of their vehicles, giving no further details.
Jordan shares a 375-km porous border with war-torn Syria, interspersed with informal crossings used by Syrian refugees.
Meanwhile, Jordan’s Muslim Brotherhood group condemned the attacks against Jordanian soldiers.
In a statement, the group described the attack as a “criminal act”, going on to reiterate its support for the Jordanian army and offered condolences to the Jordanian people and families of the victims.
The Muslim Brotherhood was declared illegal by Jordanian authorities after a group of defectors registered a new Muslim Brotherhood Society as a Jordanian entity.
By Laith al-Junaidi
*Anadolu Agency Correspondent Mohamed Sabry contributed to this report from Egypt.
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Stoicoviciu signs with Jimmies
Vlad Stoicoviciu, a transfer from the University of South Dakota, has signed with the Jimmie basketball team.
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Yum Brands to acquire over 200 KFC outlets in Europe
(MENAFN) Yum Brands, the American parent company of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), has unveiled an ambitious plan to acquire over 200 KFC outlets in Europe. The strategic move involves the purchase of KFC branches from AG Group, the largest KFC franchisee in the United Kingdom and Ireland. While the financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed, the acquisition is poised to significantly bolster KFC's expansion strategy in the UK and Ireland.
The agreement marks a pivotal step for KFC's growth trajectory in the region. The acquisition of more than 200 outlets from AG Group is expected to contribute to KFC's strategic objectives, providing a substantial boost to its market presence. The move aligns with KFC's commitment to capitalizing on growth opportunities and enhancing its footprint in key European markets.
KFC's recent performance in the United Kingdom and Ireland serves as a positive backdrop to this expansion endeavor. The company reported a commendable 7 percent increase in sales in the region, coupled with a 5 percent rise in same-store sales across its existing 1,040 restaurants. These encouraging figures underscore the brand's popularity and consumer appeal, positioning KFC for further success as it embarks on this significant acquisition.
The strategic acquisition is indicative of Yum Brands' commitment to fostering the global growth of its renowned fast-food chain. With KFC's continued popularity and a focus on strategic acquisitions, Yum Brands aims to solidify its position in key markets, offering a compelling proposition for both existing and prospective customers.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Lootah said positive energy is the secret of excellence and the aspiration for distinction and achieving one?s goal.
inspired by the directive of his highness shaikh mohammed bin rashid al maktoum vice-president and prime minister of the uae and ruler of dubai to spread positive energy among government employees the dubai municipality (dm) organised a seminar titled ‘positive energy’ to mark the ninth anniversary of its dm training centre.
the seminar held under the patronage of hussain nasser lootah dm’s director-general saw hala kazim social consultant and founder of journey through change a programme for changing women’s lives in a positive way talk about the concept of positive energy. bassam al khatib training and development consultant at uae university spoke on the criteria for positive energy and how to increase it as well as productivity.
lootah said positive energy is the secret of excellence and the aspiration for distinction and achieving one’s goal. its source in human beings is self-motivation which drives them to be leaders. he urged dm employees to be confident that they could do anything big or small: “wherever there is willpower and powerful management there will be miracles.” lootah quoted napoleon who said: “if someone (from my army) said i can’t i would reply: try; if someone said i don’t know i would say: learn; if someone said impossible i would say: struggle.”
the official’s own postscript to that was: “it is time to stop leading a lazy life waiting for luck.”
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Following a discussion held last week at the ongoing 14th Conference of Parties (COP14), under the UN Convention on Biodiversity in Egypt, the outcome highlighted the importance of achieving the third target of the Aichi targets of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It stated that subsidies and incentives which are harmful to biodiversity must be phased out or reformed by 2020.
The vast majority of deforestation takes place because of a few commodities that end up in consumer products. Beef, soybeans, palm oil, and wood pulp are four commodities in particular that are key drivers of deforestation. 'Meat and soy are the top two contributors to deforestation, we must eliminate financial and other support for these sectors,' stated Isis Alvarez, a Colombian biologist and a Global Forest Coalition (GFC) member, a worldwide coalition of NGOs and indigenous peoples' organisations from 60 different countries. She added 'Parties are talking about 'investing in biodiversity', but we need to talk about divesting from biodiversity destruction.'
In some countries, the political leadership has consistently demonstrated the country's intention to favour the soy export industry at the expense of public welfare as in Argentina, the
In Brazil, one of the countries with the highest deforestation rates on the planet, the government has made heavy investments in the livestock industry, mainly through the
'Intensive livestock production requires large quantities of harvested feed which, in return, requires substantial areas of land while grazing animals such as cattle, which places additional stress on the state of earth's forests, especially the Amazon.' says Alvarez.
Between August and October, nearly 1,674 skm—twice the side of New York City—of forest was converted to pasture which increased the deforestation rate up to 273%, while the rate stood at 114% during the same period last year.
In Paraguay, many livestock and soybean farms were established through fraud and land-grabbing at the expense of the rights of peasant communities and indigenous people. Cattle ranching and soy monocultures resulted in devastating deforestation throughout the country. Currently, the Paraguayan Chaco is experiencing the
Some alternatives such as a rapid reduction in meat and dairy consumption and incentives for small-scale, localised, and ecologically sound food production, as well as community conservation initiatives were also proposed to support biodiversity conservation in those countries.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : The number of weekly flights between Bangladesh and India under the air bubble arrangement increased from seven to 21 starting Octo-ber 15.
Air Vice Mar-shal M Mafidur Rahman, Chairman, Civil Aviation Autho-rity of Bangladesh, made the announcement, according to reports.
"The agreement between Bangladesh and India in effective completely from October 15. As per the arrangement, Bangladeshi airlines are operating 21 flights each week to India and Indian airlines operating the same number of flights to Bangladesh," said the CAAB Chairman.
On September 5, flight operation between the two neighbouring countries resumed under the agreement after a four-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Air bubble agreements are temporary arrangements between two countries aimed at restarting commercial passenger services when regular international flights are suspended as a result of the pandemic. They are reciprocal in nature, meaning airlines from both countries enjoy similar benefits.
Under the agreement, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and private airline US-Bangla, will jointly operate 21 weekly flights while different Indian airlines -- including Spice Jet and Indigo -- will operate the same number of flights to Bangladesh.
Travellers from Bangladesh must test negative for Covid-19 in a PCR test done no earlier than 72 hours before the flight, and they have to go to through molecular tests at their own expenses after arriving at Indian airports.
CAAB said, irrespective of Covid-19 vaccination, any passenger travelling to and from India shall have to complete 14 days of strict home quarantine and all other related provisions, including requirement of PCR test, would be applicable to the concerned passengers.
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India - A look at Ferrari's most aerodynamically efficient car ever
The vehicle has a head-turning look and runs on a 6.5-liter, naturally aspirated V12 engine with several performance upgrades. It also gets a driver-oriented cabin with seating space for two passengers. Let us take a look at some of its highlights.
Takeaways Why does this story matter?
Ferrari Daytona SP3 is a love letter to the racers of the 1960s and is the company's most powerful pure-combustion vehicle. The four-wheeler is limited to just 599 units and costs €2 million (around Rs. 16.77 crore) each. Its deliveries will start in late 2022. The four-wheeler's goods looks and excellent performance should make it a prized possession for any buyer.
Design It is Ferrari's most aerodynamically efficient car to date
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Trend
Azerbaijan-Georgia-Romania Interconnector (AGRI) project is expected to be implemented after 2024-2026, Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation, one of the shareholders of AGRI LNG Project Company, told Trend.
"Currently, the shareholders of AGRI LNG Project Company are discussing the issues related to further development and implementation of AGRI project, supposedly after 2024-2026 years when realization of Azerbaijani Shah Deniz Phase 2 and other fields development projects are completed," said the company.
AGRI project envisages transportation of Azerbaijani gas to the Black Sea coast of Georgia via gas pipelines. Azerbaijani gas delivered to Georgia's Black Sea coast will be liquefied at a special terminal and following this, it will be delivered in tankers to a terminal at the Romanian port of Constanta.
Further, it will be brought to the gaseous state and sent via Romanian gas infrastructure for meeting the demands of Romania and other European countries.
The project is the first of its kind to be developed in the Black Sea, aiming the transport of natural gas from Caspian region to Europe.
The participants of the AGRI project are SOCAR, Georgia's Oil and Gas Corporation, as well as MVM (Hungary) and Romgaz (Romania). The parties established the SC AGRI LNG Project Company SRL with the purpose of developing the Feasibility Study.
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Doha: The Board of Trustees of the Sheikh Hamad Award for Translation and International Understanding (SHATIU) have announced that the Steering Committee has completed the preliminary screening process for the nominations of winners for the 2021 (7th) season of the award.
The committee revealed that the entries for this year include individuals and institutions specialised in translation from 32 Arab and non-Arab countries.
The spokesperson of the Award, Dr. Hanan Al Fayyad, said the nomination for the 7th edition of the Award is closed, and the Steering Committee received nominations from more than 30 countries including Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Yemen, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Nigeria, South Africa, Canada, USA, Britain, Greece, Netherlands, France, Thailand, and Belgium.
Dr. Al Fayyad also indicated that the works presented for the award covered human sciences, including Islamic studies, literature, philosophy, social sciences, political science, history, and other fields. Al Fayyad added that the SHATIU winners would be announced in December 2021, and the exact date for that will be revealed later.
It is worth mentioning that the value of SHATIU amounts to $2m. It honours translators and appreciates their contributions in strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between nations and peoples. It also encourages creativity, consolidating high values, and spreading diversity, pluralism, and openness.
The award aspires to establish a culture of knowledge and dialogue, spread Arab and Islamic culture, and developing international understanding.
In its seventh season, the award adopted the Chinese language as a second main language along with English and four languages in the achievement categories.
The Award categories for this year include translation from Arabic into English, translation from English into Arabic, translation from Arabic into Chinese, translation category from Chinese into Arabic, achievement award in the two major languages (English and Chinese), as well as categories of achievement awards in translations of selected languages from and into Arabic: Amharic, Urdu, Greek, Dutch as sub-languages.
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(MENAFN) In a surprising turn of events, the renowned American electric car manufacturer Tesla faced a stark downturn in sales in South Korea, with only one vehicle sold throughout an entire month. This dismal performance was revealed in a report published by Bloomberg, which attributed the slump to a confluence of unfavorable factors impacting demand. Among these challenges were safety apprehensions, cost concerns, and the absence of essential infrastructure for charging electric vehicles, collectively contributing to a significant decrease in consumer interest.
The solitary sale registered in January, specifically of a "Y" sport utility vehicle, marked Tesla's worst month in South Korea since July 2022, when the company failed to secure any sales in the region. Disturbingly, data from the South Korean research firm Carisio underscored a broader decline in electric car sales across various manufacturers, with a staggering drop of approximately 80 percent.
Bloomberg's report shed light on the broader landscape of the South Korean automotive market, where car manufacturers are grappling with dwindling demand for electric vehicles amid rising interest rates and inflation. These economic factors have led to restrained consumer spending, compounded by persistent concerns regarding the safety of electric car batteries and the scarcity of fast-charging infrastructure nationwide.
Despite the challenging sales environment in South Korea, Tesla managed to report a modest uptick in total revenues during the final quarter of 2023. The company disclosed that revenues increased by 3 percent to USD25.17 billion, compared to the USD24.3 billion recorded during the corresponding quarter in 2022. Amidst these headwinds, Tesla's performance underscores the complex dynamics shaping the adoption of electric vehicles in a global market undergoing significant economic and technological transformations.
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Pfizer Inc/BioNTech SE's and Moderna's updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent symptomatic infections from the XBB-related subvariants of Omicron, according to an analysis from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Wednesday.
The analysis found that the updated vaccine, which targets the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants and the original virus strain, helped prevent illness in people who had previously received two to four doses of the original COVID-19 vaccine, CDC said.
The analysis looked at cases from December 1 until January 13, a time period in which U.S. circulation of XBB and XBB.1.5 increased. The subvariants are descendants of Omicron, the most contagious variant of the virus causing COVID-19. Read Also
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The CDC said the updated vaccine worked similarly against BA.5-related infections and XBB/XBB.1.5-related infections. It was 52% effective at preventing infections against BA.5 and 48% against XBB/XBB.1.5 among those aged 18-49. Effectiveness fell to 37% against BA.5 and 43% against XBB/XBB.1.5 among those aged 65 years and older.
The CDC also said that the study shows how the vaccines work on a population level, but individuals might not see the same benefit. People should stay up to date with recommended COVID-19 vaccines, the CDC said.
XBB.1.5 was estimated to make up nearly half of U.S. cases in the week ended January 21, government data showed.
The CDC analysis comes ahead of a meeting on Thursday at which outside experts to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are expected to discuss whether and how the United States should offer the COVID vaccine as an annual shot.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: About 90 per cent construction work of the much-awaited Third Terminal of Dhaka Airport has been completed till October 2 and it is ready for soft inauguration by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on October 7.
Air Vice Marshal M Mafidur Rahman, Chairman of Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) said this at a press briefing on the progress of the project at the newly constructed terminal's premise on October 2.
The Third Terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital will change the country's image through world-class passenger service, said the chairman in his address.
"Initially, only airlines will be able to avail parking services at the terminal as it is expected to be open to passengers at 2024 end," he added.
The newly construcuted Third Terminal's view from the outside-Photo: Monitor
"The terminal building is now visible. Work on interior decoration and the installation of various equipment has almost finished. Some equipment is yet to be attached as the process is underway to make everything functional," mentioned the CAAB chairman.
He further said authorities are currently working on systems integration which will continue even after the soft launch.
"Two aspects of this are equipment systems and manpower readiness," M Mafidur Rahman claimed.
Construction of the BDT 21,300-crore project commenced in December 2019 and upon completion of the Third Terminal, Dhaka Airport's annual passenger and cargo handling capacity is expected to double.
It will accommodate approximately 24 million passengers (including the old terminal) and handle 500,000 tonnes of cargo each year.
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Jordan- Phosphate, potash companies sign agreements, MoU's in India
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) New Delhi, Feb. 28 (Petra)--The Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC) and the Arab Potash Company (APC) signed agreements and memorandums of understanding with Indian firms to exports their products to the Indian market.
The JPMC signed 6 agreements with Indian companies to export 3 million tons of phosphate to the Indian market this year as well as other quantities for future projects in the next three years bringing the total quantities that will be exported to 10 million tons.
An agreement was also signed with an Indian company to export 250,000 tons of phosphate fertilizers.
The JPMC exports about 60 percent of its production to the Indian market deemed a major market for phosphate ore and fertilizers. These agreements will secure a permanent market for Jordanian phosphate over the next few years and increase production quantities.
On the sidelines of the Jordanian-Indian Business Forum that was held in New Delhi, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the APC and Indian Potash Limited, a major buyer of potash in India.
Under the MoU, the APC will provide the Indian company as of this year, with 375,000 metric tons of potash annually for a period of five years.
The APC also signed another MoU with Zuari Agro Chemicals Limited, under which the APC will provide the Indian company with quantities that will be agreed on between the two sides.
The two sides will agree on the prices on an annual basis and the MoU will be valid for 3 years.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday set aside an order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai directing stock exchanges to reassess their initial approvals granted for the merger of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (Zee) with Culver Max Entertainment (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India), Bar and Bench reported.
On May 11, the NCLT had directed the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to issue updated no-objection certificates before June 16, 2023. ZEE then moved NCLAT against this order.
Zee contended that it was not provided adequate opportunity to present its side of the argument.
It also submitted that NCLT doesn't have jurisdiction over issues like non-compete fees, Bar and Bench reported.
Culver Max and ZEE had entered into a non-binding term sheet in September 2021. This was to bring together their digital assets, linear network, production operations and programme libraries.
The scheme of arrangement of the merger is that Sony Group will indirectly hold 50.86 per cent of the combined company.
ZEE founder will own around 4 per cent, while the rest will be distributed among the shareholders of ZEE, Bar and Becnh reported.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 31
By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
Restriction on air traffic of Uzbekistan with a number of countries has been extended until March 1,2021, Trend reports referring to the of the Uzbekistan's special republican commission to combat coronavirus.
According to the commission, Uzbekistan has extended restrictions on international flights with the UK, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Australia, the Netherlands and South Africa until March 1.
It is reported that the restriction on air traffic with these countries has been extended due to the continuing difficult epidemiological situation caused by COVID-10 in the listed countries.
Previously, restrictions were introduced from December 21, 2020 to January 10, 2021 and then extended until February 1, 2021.
It was reported that citizens of these countries and stateless persons permanently residing in these states, as well as citizens of third countries who have visited these states within the last 14 days, are prohibited from entering Uzbekistan during the period of the restriction.
In addition, citizens of Uzbekistan and stateless persons who have been in these countries for the past 14 days and entering Uzbekistan through third countries are subject to 14-day quarantine in a quarantine center or hotel.
Earlier it was reported that starting from January 28, it is allowed to hold concert events in strict accordance with sanitary and epidemiological requirements and restrictions on the work of catering and entertainment establishments from 8:00 to 23:00 (GMT +5) have been lifted.
However, the commission reports that the aforementioned establishments must comply with the rules that are specified in the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on additional measures to ensure the public safety of catering and entertainment facilities operating at night.
Moreover, the commission recalled that in many countries of the world the situation with coronavirus is deteriorating, which leads to an almost complete restriction of the activities of the social and economic spheres. Therefore, citizens are required to strictly comply with sanitary and epidemiological requirements and high personal responsibility.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Wed 14 Sep 2022, 3:46 PM
Last updated: Wed 14 Sep 2022, 4:37 PM
Close to 800 beggars and 1,300 street peddlers were arrested in the first six months of 2022, the Dubai Police announced on Wednesday. About 415 beggars were nabbed after residents reported them via the police app.
The 'Police Eye' service is a feature available on the Dubai Police app, allowing residents to report suspicious activities and offer security tips in total confidentiality. From January to June this year, the police received nearly 12,000 reports via the service.
“The service aims to maintain security and reduce crime by encouraging the public to report illegal activities and violations easily. The user-friendly application allows people to attach videos, photos or voice messages and even pin the location of the incident when filing a report,” the police said in a statement.
The Dubai Police reminded people that begging is illegal in the UAE“as it poses a threat to public safety and security”.
“Official and charitable entities and authorities are ready to help the needy,” the police added.
The arrests were made as part of a campaign that aims to prevent beggars and street peddlers from exploiting residents' generosity. Often, beggars make a quick buck by narrating stories to evoke sympathy.
Earlier this year, the police arrested a beggar in Dubai with Dh40,000 in his possession. In Sharjah, the police arrested three beggars with over Dh65,000.
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(MENAFN- EIN Presswire)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2022 /EINPresswire.com / -- Lyana Yusufova , born in Brooklyn, NY, is a young female entrepreneur jeweler based in New York. While only recently emerging into the industry, Lyana has established one of the most exclusive female owned jewelry brands in the state of New York. With clients such as Kay Flock, B Lovee, and Lil Mabu, Lyana has swiftly managed to assist the most buzzing New York City artists with their jewelry needs, while also fostering business relationships that will endure throughout the young rappers' promising careers, a very smart and unique approach. Upon launching her brand, she intentionally shrunk her profit margins and increased production, bolstering her client roster and rapidly growing a loyal community surrounding her movement, which are academically rigorous techniques. In an interview with Lyana, when asked about her education, it became known that she has obtained a college education, earning a bachelor degree in business, which only supplemented her already strong passion and vigorous skills as a business woman. Ultimately, her vision was executed, and with her recent success, it is obvious that Lyana will expand her horizons further as she continues to serve New Yorkers seeking top quality jewelry.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The United States continues to monitor the movement of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border, noting their increased numbers.
This was stated at a Monday press briefing at the Pentagon by U.S. Department of Defense Spokesman John Kirby, Ukrinform's own correspondent reports.
“We continue to watch with great concern movements by Russian military units near the Ukraine border,” Kirby said.
Asked to clarify the Pentagon's estimates of the size of Russia's force built up along Ukraine's borders, Kirby said he would not comment on specific figures at this moment, only not its continued rise. Read also:
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'We're watching that closely […] And as for numbers, I wouldn't get into an assessment here from the podium in terms of what we're seeing exactly. But I can tell you that we continue to see movement. We continue to see additions to their forces,' said the Pentagon spokesman.
Kirby stressed that Russian forces near the Ukrainian border are of a combined nature:“I mean, it's various different types of units that continue to collect on or not on, but near the Ukrainian border.”
In this regard, he once again called on the Russian leadership to be“more transparent” about the actions and intentions of their military forces. Kirby also stressed that any steps taken by Russia to escalate would provoke a serious response on the part of the United States, as well as allies and partners.
As reported, as per Ukraine's estimates, Russia has amassed nearly 40 battalion tactical groups, or 115,000 troops, near Ukraine's borders, as well as in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea, as well as in the non-government-controlled parts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine's east.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has received ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 certification, which is based on the third edition of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework in IT service management system.
The certificate is regarded as the highest global recognition for IT services in the world. It supports DEWA's efforts to enhance excellence in all its departments and divisions. The certification was awarded after a series of monitoring and evaluation processes as well as audits conducted by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) and Lloyd's Register Group Limited.
"The ISO certification underlines our efforts to achieve the goals of the Smart Dubai initiative launched by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It supports our vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility that adopts international best practices in all its operations including IT Service Management to ensure improving the services provided to our customers," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA.
"This covers technical application management, service analysis, design and development, and actual launch of quality and excellent services to make customers happier and more satisfied," he continued.
"Winning the ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 underlines our commitment to implement the highest international standards in IT Service Management and our continuous efforts to adopt effective and advanced systems in all our departments and divisions to provide the best services to our customers, anytime, anywhere," said Moza Al Akraf, Acting CIO of DEWA."
"At DEWA, we work to be a leading and excellent government organisation with our focus on strategic planning to enhance our services, and overcome technical obstacles and risks, to ensure reliable services. This achievement is a major development in DEWA's IT infrastructure," added Al Akraf.
DEWA has achieved notable IT results recently. IT won a number of prestigious recognitions including the ISO/IEC 27001 - information security management, and the Best m-Government Service Award in the environmental sector during the third Government Summit 2015. DEWA launched the first government service app for payment on Samsung smart watches in the GCC in 2014. It also won the Best Public-Private Partnership award at the Hamdan bin Mohammad Award for Smart Government for its Ashal initiative.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
SANAA — Thousands of troops paraded in Sanaa as Yemen's Houthi rebels marked the eighth anniversary of their seizure of the capital with a show of strength, despite a truce in their war with Saudi-led forces.
Drones and missiles that have been hallmarks of the Iran-backed rebels' military campaign filed past a grandstand on flatbed trucks on Wednesday, three weeks after a similar display in rebel-held Hodeida.
The Houthis took Sanaa in September 2014, prompting the Saudi-led intervention and triggering what the United Nations has called the world's biggest humanitarian crisis, with millions on the brink of famine.
Hostilities have sharply declined since a UN-brokered truce came into effect in April. It is up for renewal on October 2.
In a keynote speech, Mahdi Al Mashat, head of the Houthis' Supreme Political Council, stressed 'the great desire for peace and openness to all efforts and good endeavours'.
Mashat urged 'the war leadership on the other side to jointly move from strategies of war and hostile policies to strategies and policies of peace'.
However, Brigadier General Aziz Rashid, the Houthis' deputy military spokesman, said the parade also contained clear 'messages' for the coalition.
'The military parade indicates the development of military capabilities, from drones to warplanes, which are now participating in the parade,' he said.
“If the coalition of aggression does not understand these messages, there will be other advanced capabilities that the coalition will not be able to bear.”
Houthi drone and missile attacks, some of them deadly, have repeatedly targeted airports and oil facilities in neighbouring Saudi Arabia. Three people died in a series of strikes on coalition partner the United Arab Emirates in January.
The rebels' Al Masirah TV channel said the parade included“new strategic weapons that have not been revealled before”.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
BERWYN, Pa., Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME ) will issue its fourth quarter 2021 earnings release before the market opens on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
AMETEK will webcast its fourth quarter 2021 investor conference call on Thursday, February 3, 2022, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. The live audio webcast can be accessed by clicking on the Events & Presentations link in the 'Investors' section of . A replay of the call will also be archived on the website and will be available until the next quarterly earnings call.
Corporate Profile: AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of $5.5 billion. The AMETEK Growth Model integrates the Four Growth Strategies - Operational Excellence, New Product Development, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions - with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
Contact: Kevin ColemanVice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer[email protected] Phone: 610.889.5247
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Feb 23 (KNN) India and Greece are strengthening their strategic partnership, particularly focusing on enhancing defence cooperation through co-production and co-development initiatives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, recently engaged in discussions highlighting the potential benefits of closer collaboration in defence manufacturing and industry linkages on his recent visit to India at Raisina Dialogue.
This significant move underscores their commitment to fostering mutual growth and innovation in defence technology.
Modi's visit to Athens last August marked a historic moment, being the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades.
This visit elevated the India-Greece partnership to a strategic level, facilitating deeper engagements across various sectors.
During their discussions, both leaders addressed a wide array of topics, including counter-terrorism efforts, Indo-Pacific affairs, and regional conflicts.
They emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving disputes and promoting peace and stability.
Despite concerns stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra reaffirmed India's dedication to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
This corridor holds significant potential for regional connectivity and economic development, with recent advancements indicating progress despite geopolitical challenges.
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis recognised India as a pillar of stability in the Indo-Pacific region and advocated for a global partnership to address challenges arising from conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.
This demonstrates the shared commitment of both nations to address complex geopolitical issues through cooperation and dialogue.
Moreover, both leaders expressed deep mutual trust in defence and security cooperation, leading to the formation of a working group to address common challenges such as cybersecurity and maritime security.
The strengthening of ties between India and Greece also extends to mutual support on key international issues.
India's backing of Greece on the Cyprus dispute reciprocates Greece's stance on cross-border terrorism and the Jammu and Kashmir issue, highlighting the alignment of their strategic interests.
Looking forward, Modi outlined several new initiatives aimed at modernising bilateral relations, including the early conclusion of the Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement.
This agreement seeks to enhance people-to-people ties and facilitate greater mobility between the two countries, fostering closer cultural and economic exchanges.
India and Greece's collaborative efforts underscore a shared commitment to advancing mutual interests and addressing regional and global challenges.
Through deepening their strategic partnership, both nations aim to foster prosperity, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
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