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AFP – London . -The United Kingdom, which is hosting the COP26 world climate conference in Glasgow in November, called on Monday for global shipping emissions to be cut to zero by 2050 and for clean ships to start being used by 2025.
"The UK supports the goal of zero emissions in global shipping by 2050," Transport Minister Grant Shapps said in a statement on Monday.
"This would mean a significant increase in ambition for a sector that currently represents 3% of global emissions," he said, adding that this objective should be adopted through the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized UN organization based in London.
IMO adopted new rules in June to reduce pollution from ships, but NGOs considered that progress was not enough.
Members of the organization agreed to an 11% reduction in the carbon intensity of ships between 2023 and 2026 and no target was set for the years 2027-2030, a far cry from IMO's strategy of a 40% reduction. by 2030 compared to 2008.
This moderate position was supported by a large number of countries, including China, Argentina, Chile, India, Panama, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates.
The British announcement comes ahead of Monday's launch of International Shipping Week in the British capital, an event for industry professionals that London wants to focus on sustainable development.
The United Kingdom expects zero-emission vessels to enter commercial service in its waters in 2025, the result of a collaboration with the industry that“will open the possibility of less polluting crossings” through the English Channel in the next ten years.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Former Wagner personnel are unlikely to generate any significant strategic or even localized effects on the battlefield in Ukraine.
The relevant statement was made by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
According to the ISW, there are increasing reports that Wagner personnel are operating alongside Rosgvardia and that Russia's State Duma will consider a proposed bill that will allow Rosgvardia to form volunteer formations.
The experts noted that current Wagner Commander Anton Yelizarov (call sign“Lotos”) is reportedly negotiating with Rosgvardia for current Wagner personnel to join volunteer formations under Rosgvardia on terms more favorable to Wagner.
Meanwhile, according to the ISW, a Russian insider source claimed that elements of the Wagner contingent in Belarus do not want to sign contracts with either Russia's defense ministry or Rosgvardia and instead plan to join Belarusian President Lukashenko's effort to create a Belarusian-based PMC for Wagner fighters under the command of a Wagner commander with the call sign“Brest”.
“The piecemeal deployment of former Wagner personnel to any areas of the frontline is unlikely to generate any significant strategic or even localized effects on the battlefield in Ukraine,” the ISW concluded.
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Dhaka : As the onset of summer arrives, it brings sheer happiness for everyone to indulge themselves in a burst of joy, courtesy of the season's king fruit mango.
Prepared with the finest handpicked mangoes, the delectable dishes with traditional and modern touch that includes Mango Mille Feuille, Mango Mascarpone, Mango Danish, among others, are available in abundance all throughout the month.
Hence, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden hopes to cool the summer down and invites its guests to satiate the mango overload with a special summer menu consisting of the freshest Mango special desserts at its restaurants.
The thirst-quenchers can freshen up themselves to savour some tantalising drinks such as Mango Fizz, Mango Mojito and Mango Blossom. Delightful Dessert items like Mango Tarts and Mango Opera Cakes are also part of the regular buffet at Water Garden Brasserie restaurant. They can also sink their teeth into the sweetness of Vanilla Mango Cake to beat the summer heat.
Moreover, the classic Mango Baked Cold Cheesecake curated by the hotel's expert patisserie team can give their taste buds a tropical twist. A rich cream cheese batter over amazing cracker crust is baked in a water bath. The natural sweetness and flavour of mangoes make a light and refreshing yet rich, smooth, and creamy dessert available only at BDT 3000 ++ per kg.
Also, food lovers who look for a little stroll at the poolside, can complete their authentic mango-filled experience with the special Mango Chicken Curry Puff available at the ChitChat.
The Mango Menu is available till July 13, 2022.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal has an extremely tight schedule as he has been shooting back to back films proving himself to be a dedicated artiste in the business of entertainment.
The first one is the Salman Khan starrer 'Kisi ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan'. Next he has 'Yudhra' with Excel Entertainment. Apart from that, he is part of two projects by Oscar award-winning Sikhya Entertainment.
Speaking about this, Raghav said: "I made a decision that I wanted to seriously pursue my craft of acting. I didn't go away from any industry but took a conscious call to focus and hone a craft. Acting is something I always wanted to do."
He added: "So after my last TV appearance, I took a pause and while it may have seemed that I kind of was out of the public domain barring those who follow me on social media. I actually was lucky to be working with amazing filmmakers and some exciting projects. Shot for five films back-to-back and touch wood, work has been great, because this is what I intended to do and I'm glad it's all taking shape."
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QBRI Scientist Elected To Royal Society Of Biology
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Dr Julie Decock, scientist at the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, has been elected as a member of the prestigious Royal Society of Biology (RSB), the UK's national academy of science and the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. This noteworthy recognition is an acknowledgement of Dr Decock's scientific scholarship and her work leading a research team at the Translational Cancer and Immunity Centre, QBRI. The team focuses on tumour target discovery and tumour immunology in breast cancer.
Her achievements in these two key research areas have contributed to the identification of highly tumour-specific molecules, cancer testis antigens, which can be targeted with minimal side effects and alleviate immunosuppression. Dr Decock's election also helps position the local scientific community in Qatar on a global scale.
As part of its mission, the RSB promotes new discoveries in biological science for national and international benefit, and engages and encourages public interest in the life sciences. RSB membership is awarded by the society's council to individuals for their professional standing and achievements and its members include eminent scientists and Nobel Prize winners. The society represents a single unified voice for biology that advises the government, influences policy, and advances education and professional development.
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(MENAFN) Based on the deputy secretary of Iran's Free Zones High Council, from the seventh calendar month of Mehr in the previous Iranian year to the same month in this year, more than 320 trillion rials (about USD1.142 billion) in investments have been made in the nation's free zones (September 23, 2021-Septemebr 22, 2022).
According to Ahmad Jamali, the effectiveness of free trade and special economic zones should be assessed in light of historical trends, objectives, and regional rivals, as well as taking a certain time period into account.
Additionally, the secretary of the Free Zones High Council had earlier disclosed that in the previous Iranian calendar year 1400, investments of 360 trillion rials (or around USD1.285 billion) had been made in the nation's free zones (ended on March 20).
Additionally, Saeed Mohammad disclosed that during the first three months of the current Iranian year, investments of 60 trillion rials (about USD214 million) were made in the free zones (March 21-June 21).
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DOHA: Vincent Aboubakar fired a stunning header in stoppage time (90+2 minutes) to give Cameroon a stunning 1-0 victory over Brazil at Lusail Stadium on Friday.
Aboubakar was sent off for his second yellow card for taking his shirt off in celebration but he made Cameroon the first African nation to beat the five-time champions at the World Cup.
Rigobert Song's side, however failed to go through the group stage, as Switzerland edged Serbia 3-2 in a thrilling match at Stadium 974 to finish as runners-up in Group G.
Cameroon's Vincent Aboubakar celebrates scoring their first goal. (REUTERS/Dylan Martinez)
Brazil, who topped the group despite defeat, will play their last 16 game against South Korea on Monday while Switzerland face Portugal the following day.
Coach Tite, as expected, made sweeping changes to Brazil squad resting nine starters from the last match against Switzerland ahead of the last-16 stage. Defender Eder Militao and midfielder Fred were the only players who were retained.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Medical services will not be provided to residents of the temporarily occupied areas of Luhansk region if they fail to produce a Russian passport to confirm their identity.
The regulation will be enforced from January 1, says the chief of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Artem Lysohor , Ukrinform reports.
"From January 1, the enemy will stop providing medical services to Ukrainians who did not agree to receive Russian passports. They decided to test the scheme in Starobilsk district, where since December they've been denying assistance to those who hold no Russian passport. It's impossible even for seriously ill people to buy medications at the pharmacy," Lysohor wrote. Read also:
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As reported, the Russian government is deploying medics from across the country to the temporarily captured territory of Luhansk region.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Prime Minister Hani Mulki on Monday laid the cornerstones for two garment factories in Jerash and Ajloun, and inaugurated a healthcare centre and a school in Mafraq.
The factory in Ajloun, 70km northwest of Amman, affiliated with Advanced Technology Company for Garments, will be built in Urjan region and create 250 jobs, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
During the ceremony, Labour Minister Ali Ghezawi briefed Mulki about the factory, which is part of the government's measures to generate jobs.
The factory's operational cost will be JD480,000 funded by the Labour Ministry and the Employment Fund with the land made available by Oyoon Municipality.
The premier announced that the government has approved a project to build a town hall in Urjan and that the funding will be allocated in the public budget to be accomplished in 2018.
In Jerash's Souf town, 48km north of Amman, Mulki laid the cornerstone for the Elephant Tusk factory, an Indian investment that will create around 500 jobs for the local community.
Investor Avishai Mahtani expressed his appreciation of the authorities' support, stressing that Jordan can become a main garment exporter to Europe.
Ghezawi said that the government launched the National Programme for Empowerment and Employment last September with a funding of JD100 million to generate jobs for Jordanians across the Kingdom.
The government has plans to establish more than 52 production facilities with a cost of JD60 million, said the minister.
He noted the government's measures aim to facilitate investment, in addition to providing training and empowerment for young people to enable them work at these factories, while providing 50 per cent of the minimum wage for one year, JD25 for transport and JD25 for social security subscription.
In Mafraq, 80km northeast of Amman, Public Works and Housing Minister Sami Halaseh and Health Minister Mahmoud Sheyyab briefed Mulki on Sweilmeh healthcare centre, built on 1, 500sqm of land with a cost of JD200, 000.
The multi-specialties centre will contribute to improving the health services provided to the inhabitants of the region.
The premier also inaugurated Saud Al Qadi Public School in Hosha region.
The school's situated on 5, 000sqm area is built with a cost of JD2.25 million.
The school consists of 19 classrooms, a vocational training workshop, laboratories and a 200-seat theatre, in addition to outdoor facilities.
The prime minister also checked on a project of solar energy in Hosha , which is an investment of a consortium of the US and the UAE companies with the Social Security Corporation.
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Amman, May 28 (Petra) - A Cabinet session held Sunday, headed by Prime Minister, Dr. Bishr Khasawneh, approved an amended bylaw to regulate administrative costs for services provided by Department of Lands and Survey (DLS) for 2023.
The bylaw aims to prevent duplication in DLS's collection of fees paid in exchange for carrying out the same transaction.
Under the regulation, levies collected by the department to provide services for some transactions are revoked, given fees imposed under the amended Land Registration Fees Law No. (7) of 2023.
The Council of Ministers also approved an amended bylaw for licensing nursing and midwifery profession for 2023, aimed to preserve legal positions of practitioners of nursing and midwifery careers in the centers and hospitals of Ministry of Health, Royal Medical Services and the private sector, who hold scientific degrees in nursing and midwifery specialties, and give them the legal capacity to rectify their situation in accordance with the provisions of the current bylaw.
In addition, the Cabinet okayed an amended bylaw for the administrative organization of Ministry of Social Development for 2023.
The system came in response to the ministry's commitments and responsibilities in the file of women's empowerment locally, and create a reference authority for following up and developing implementation of legislation and policies directly related to women's issues.
In a related context, the Cabinet approved the mandating reasons for a bylaw to license and regulate profession of preparing and selling hot beverages within boundaries of Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) for 2023.
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Türkiye concerned over sentencing 5 Crimean Tatars to 13 years in jail
(MENAFN) The Turkish Foreign Ministry uttered worries Wednesday over the sentencing of five Crimean Tatars to 13 years in jail.
"We are concerned that our Crimean Tatar kinsmen Dzhemil Gafarov, Servet Gaziev, Erfan Osmanov, Alim Karimov, and Seyran Murtaza were sentenced to 13 years in prison with a decision taken today," in line with a declaration issued by the ministry.
It repeated Türkiye's support for "the Crimean Tatars' right to live freely and safely in their homeland."
It added that Ankara anticipates "necessary steps to be taken as soon as possible for the freedom of all our compatriots imprisoned in Crimea for political reasons, including the aforementioned ones, and Nariman Dzhelyal, Deputy Chairman of the Crimean Tatar National Assembly, our other Crimean Tatar kinsmen Asan Akhtemov and Aziz Akhtemov.”
Russian troops crossed the Crimean Peninsula in February 2014. President Vladimir Putin officially divided the district into two different federal subjects of the Russian Federation the next month.
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The first batch of 15,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine arrived in Sri Lanka today.
The Russian Embassy in Colombo said that the consignment was taken to the State Pharmaceutical Corporation's drug storage complex after it arrived in Sri Lanka.
Several more batches are expected to be delivered to Sri Lanka in the near future, the Russian Embassy said.
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) had in March approved the use of the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka.
The Government later announced that Sri Lanka will obtain 7 million Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines.
The Russian vaccine Sputnik V was the second COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for usage in Sri Lanka.
Commenting on the Russian vaccine, Cabinet co-spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said the Government has signed up to receive 13.5 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine from Russia.
He told reporters at the post Cabinet press briefing today that as per the agreement, Russia will commence dispatching more quantities of the vaccine in due time.
An agreement has been reached for Russia to dispatch 100,000 doses of the Sputnik V vaccine to Sri Lanka.
Apart from the stock received today, the Cabinet co-spokesman said the Government expects the delivery of more vaccines in July, August and September.
Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said the Government will receive a total 13.5 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine during this period. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
Cultural samples, related to the Middle Ages have been found in southern region of the country -- Jalilabad.
The discovery was made in Khanagah village. Ilham Pashayev found the samples at his country yard after heavy rains that washed away part of the land there. The attention of the site owner was attracted by the human bones.
After the excavations, human bones and household items were discovered.
The historians said that the archaeological specimens are rare finds related to the religion of Zoroastrianism, practiced until the Middle Ages. People in this territory were buried according to funeral traditions of this religion.
The shape and size of the cranial bones showed that among the buried there are men, women and children. Detection among the graves of painted objects of everyday life speaks of a high level of craftsmanship at this area.
The historian Rza Rzayev said that archeological discovery may shed light on Azerbaijani culture of the Middle Ages.
Jalilabad is one of the ancient regions of Azerbaijan, which hides many secrets under the ground. During numerous excavations carried out in the territory of the region, scientists discovered a number of archaeological findings of great historic importance.
In 2016 scientists revealed an ancient temple during an expedition in Gullutepe village of the region. A lot of jewelry and ancienttools belonging to the Neolithic period were also discovered during the excavations.
The temple is the oldest temple found not only in the territory of Azerbaijan, but in the whole Caucasus.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Aidi, the Atlas Mountain dog
By Zoubida Senoussi
Rabat – This may come as a surprise for a lot of Moroccans: there is a rare species of Moroccan purebred dog from the Atlas Mountains called Aidi.
Though the origins of the breed remains vague, Aidi ('dog' in Tamazight) is considered a cousin of the Pyrenees mountain dog, the Yugoslav shepherd, the Anatolia shepherd, and potentially, the Tibetan mastiff.
This mountain dog has a huge musculature (52 to 62 centimeters) and a powerful frame without heaviness. It also has a thick fur of different colors that protects it from the freezing cold of the mountains, the heat of the summer, and the attacks of the wild beasts from neighboring forests. With his intelligence and sociability, he has serious some training potential.
Though Aidi is not a shepherding dog, its typically acts as a watchdog, protecting tents, houses, and herds of nomadic shepherds of the Atlas. It is also assists in hunting wild boars, foxes, and jackals.
Sadly, Aidi the Atlas dog who lived for thousands of years in the mountains and plateaus of the Atlas, is currently threatened with extinction.
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An additional 304 people recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 35,469
UAE’s Ministry of Health reported 410 new Covid-19 cases following an additional 49,000 tests in the past 24 hours.
The ministry said that two more people have died in the UAE as a result of Covid-19, bringing the total number of deaths to 310.
The new cases brings the total number of registered cases in the UAE to 46,973. An additional 304 people recovered from Covid-19, bringing the total number of cured cases to 35,469.
Ministry of Health said the increase in the number of tests are part of its efforts to detect Covid-19 cases earlier, and isolate people quicker.


Police urge residents to lock vehicles
Three motor vehicle break-ins between Sunday and Monday have Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger urging residents to lock the doors on their vehicles and their garages.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Thu 21 Sep 2023, 11:46 AM
Favourites India advanced to the semifinals of the women's cricket competition at the Asian Games on Thursday after their quarterfinal against Malaysia was abandoned because of rain.
The toss at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field was delayed due to the weather and the stop-start match was initially reduced to a 15 overs-a-side contest.
Put into bat, India feasted on Malaysia's limited bowling resources and racked up 173-2 in 15 overs. Opener Shafali Verma smashed five sixes in her 39-ball 67, and Jemimah Rodrigues remained unbeaten on 47 off 29 balls.
Only two balls had been bowled in Malaysia's chase before the rain returned, eventually leading to the match being called off.
World number four India advanced courtesy of their higher seeding in the tournament and will play either Bangladesh or Hong Kong for a place in the final.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka are expected to contest the other semi.
Malaysia coach Thusara Kodikara was disappointed his team did not get the chance to finish out the game.
"We are here to learn a lot of things from this kind of team (but) we can't do anything because of the rain. It was out of our control," Kodikara said.
"I am very proud of them because they are quite young and of course they want to learn in every single game.
"They are working very hard in the last few months (and) I hope these young girls learn from this game also."
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Pakistani cricket stars Babar Azam and former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed set the stage on fire at the Qawwali Night during teammate Imam
Haq's wedding festivities. The celebration, featuring soulful Sufi songs, witnessed Azam and Ahmed in high spirits, clapping and singing to mark the joyous occasion. The viral video captures the camaraderie of the cricketers in attendance, with Chief Selector Wahab Riaz also joining the musical festivities. The night was a delightful prelude to Imam
Haq's upcoming wedding ceremony with Anmol Mehmood. Additionally, the announcement of Babar Azam stepping down as T20I and Test captain post the ICC World Cup 2023 and the recent Test squad revelation for the Australia tour adds further cricket intrigue to the news. Babar Azam was comparatively quite and Sarfaraz Ahmed was the more involving one. The former T20I and Test captain clapped with the tune and was in all smiles. Imam
Haq will be tying the knot with Anmol Mehmood on Saturday 25h November followed by the Valima reception on 26th.
Following a poor ICC World Cup 2023, Babar Azam stepped down from the role as T20I and Test skipper and the job now has given to star pacer, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shan Masood respectively.
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(MENAFN) Pakistan announced on Friday its initiation of a barter trade agreement with Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan, aiming to ease the mounting pressure on its already depleted foreign reserves. The country's Ministry of Commerce issued an official notification introducing the "Business-to-Business (B2B) Barter Trade Mechanism, 2023" on Thursday, allowing both public and private entities to engage in trade with all three countries under this mechanism.
The notification outlined the trade procedures under the B2B Barter Trade arrangement, stating that the trade of goods would be conducted on the principle of import followed by export. Pakistani entities will be permitted to export a range of 26 items to Russia, Iran, and Afghanistan, including milk, fruits, nuts, vegetables, rice, confectionery and bakery items, salt, pharmaceutical products, leather goods, textiles, electrical equipment, and sports goods.
Additionally, Pakistan will import 11 items from Russia, including petroleum products (such as crude oil), liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), pulses, wheat, iron, and steel. From Iran, the country will import 10 items such as coal and its products, crude oil, LNG, LPG, fruits, nuts, and vegetables. From Afghanistan, Pakistan will import 10 items including fruits, nuts, vegetables, oil seeds, minerals, and metals.
This development follows a meeting between Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi last month. As part of its efforts to diversify energy imports, Pakistan has already signed a deal to import oil from Russia. Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, confirmed that the first shipment has arrived in Oman and is expected to reach Pakistan in the coming days.
The barter trade agreement with these neighboring countries is seen as a strategic move by Pakistan to alleviate pressure on its foreign reserves and enhance economic cooperation. By leveraging the B2B Mechanism, Pakistan aims to foster trade ties and expand its export opportunities, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. The implementation of this trade arrangement is expected to facilitate economic growth and strengthen regional trade relationships.
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DUBAI, 3rd March, 2018 (WAM) -- The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has affirmed that the UAE supports all forms of creativity and innovation and will continue its efforts to bring happiness and greater welfare to its people.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed made the remarks today while visiting the Dubai Canvas, the annual 3D art festival organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office.
"The cultural landscape in the UAE is witnessing fast-paced developments driven by multi-faceted projects and events that combine the quintessential Emirati culture with modernity, earning the country a distinguished positioning on the world's cultural scene," said H.H. Sheikh Mohammed, noting that the development of art mirrors the development of the society.
Arts represent a form of communication that goes beyond language and breaks cultural barriers, he added, noting that UAE's encouragement for innovation has made it a hub for innovators to exchange ideas and experience.
The UAE Vice President toured the festival and viewed some of the 3D murals and other artworks exhibited within the beachfront district La Mer, Jumeirah, where works of more than 30 international artists from around the world are showcased.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed interacted with some of the participating artists, who included more than 30 female students from Zayed University. The students thanked him for his interest in the 3D art and support for creativity.
Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office Mona Al Marri briefed H.H. Sheikh Mohammed on the festival's objectives and activities.
On March 1st-7th, La Mer visitors are treated with live 3D demonstrations, workshops, live music, movie screenings and other activities designed for different ages and offered for free during the festival.
Dubai Canvasa provides a platform for renowned artists from around the world to exhibit their creations in a public space.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, March 18 (Petra) -- Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited Al Fayha' Village in Madaba on Sunday, announcing financial support for 100 local families to help them start their own income-generating projects.
Her visit included stops at Al Fayha' Secondary School for Girls and the Madaba Women's Charity Association. At the school, Her Majesty was received by Principal Khitam Kosha, who accompanied her to a second grade class while a lesson was in session. She also chatted with a number of staff members in the teachers' room.
Her Majesty then visited the Madaba Women's Charity Association, where she was welcomed by its President, Fadiyyeh Ma'aya. In a meeting with a number of the charity's board members and beneficiaries, Queen Rania was briefed on the association's recent achievements and its plans moving forward.
The association was established in 2011 with the aim of helping underprivileged families, orphans, women, and community members with disabilities. Among its most important services are grants for income-generating projects run by local women, in-kind assistance to vulnerable families in the village, as well as awareness sessions. The association's grant program currently supports 45 women, with many more awaiting funding for their projects.
Addressing the beneficiaries, Her Majesty said she will be financially supporting the association to help expand its current project base and include the beneficiaries already on its waiting list.
She also lauded the women's projects and their self-made success, adding that she is always inspired when she sees women taking matters into their own hands in order to support their families.
Queen Rania commended the generosity and selflessness of the residents of the village, who are known for their close-knit ties and for watching out for each other. After the meeting, the Queen took a look at the association's bazaar, which displays handcrafts and products made by its beneficiaries, and stopped by a training workshop for women on small-project management.
Al Fayha' Village is located in the governorate of Madaba and is home to over 2,800 people. Despite its proximity to the city of Madaba, its residents face challenges due to insufficient empowerment programs in the area. The village has two public schools and one primary healthcare center.
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EU's shipped in gas from Russia decline 70 percent in July YoY
(MENAFN) Europe's shipped in natural gas from Russia declined by nearly 70 percent to under 100 million cubic meters a day last month in comparison with the same month of 2021.
Imports declined to 100 million cubic meters as of last month from nearly 300 million cubic meters of gas a day in the same month in 2021, in line with figures from the International Energy Agency collected by Anadolu Agency.
The IEA additionally estimates a decline under 80 million cubic meters in the approaching months.
European nations shipped in on average nearly 400 million cubic meters of gas a day from Russia throughout the first 7-month period in 2021, but imports fell to 240 million cubic meters a day for the same 7 months in 2022.
A noteworthy share of EU restrictions forced on Russia after the Russia-Ukraine conflict contained stages to cut reliance on fossil fuel imports from Russia.
The EU targets to entirely reduce oil imports from Russia by the end of 2022 whereas cutting natural gas imports by two-thirds.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Addis Ababa, May 31 (IANS) The African Union (AU) reiterated that there can be no military solution to the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
"The African Union has strongly condemned the ongoing brutal and unjustified conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which has resulted in indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians, wanton destruction of infrastructure," the AU said in a statement on Tuesday.
It said the conflict in Sudan has resulted in an unprecedented dire humanitarian situation and gross violations of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law, Xinhua news agency reported.
The AU also stressed that there can be no military solution to the conflict and demanded the resumption of the political transition process culminating in the conduct of elections toward a democratic, civilian-led government. It further "firmly rejected all forms of external interference in Sudan".
The statement came as AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat set to convene a high-level meeting to discuss the implementation of the African Union Roadmap for the Resolution of the Conflict in Sudan (AU Roadmap) on Wednesday.
The meeting will bring together representatives from the AU, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations, the League of Arab States, the European Union, the permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC), the African members of the UNSC, Sudan's neighbouring countries, countries designated by the IGAD to engage the belligerents, and Comoros, among others.
The meeting envisaged the next steps regarding the situation in Sudan, including the implementation of the AU Roadmap, in close collaboration with the Sudanese stakeholders, the AU said.
The AU further said the AU Commission chairperson will dispatch emissaries to the countries neighboring Sudan as part of his efforts to strengthen the search for a common approach to finding a sustainable solution to the multi-layered crisis in Sudan.
The AU adopted its roadmap during the latest AU Peace and Security Council meeting held at the heads of state and government level Saturday, focusing on the situation in Sudan. The roadmap outlined six elements that include the establishment of a coordination mechanism to ensure all efforts by the regional and global actors are harmonised and impactful; an immediate, permanent, inclusive and comprehensive cessation of hostilities; and an effective humanitarian response.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Danube Properties introduced its prestigious Lawnz project in Dubai to the Omani market at Grand Hyatt Muscat on Wednesday.
The property has sold out 80 per cent in just four days.
Speaking about the Lawnz, Atif Rahman, director and partner of Danube Real Estate Company, said, 'We are extremely satisfied with the project and the response that we got from our valued customers. The Lawnz project that was launched last week is our 11th and the first in the Dubai International City.
'With a budget of AED500mn, the project has 1,064 housing units, including one and two-bedroom studios and apartments. This is the largest project we have undertaken so far and it is located in the cosmopolitan city within a very vibrant community.'
He added that Lawnz is the second project launched by the company this year and includes several modern facilities such as a health club, swimming pool, steam room and sauna, multi-purpose hall, jogging track, barbecue platform, ball court and tennis court and high-tech surveillance system to ensure security of the residents.
While 50 per cent of the units are studio apartments, 40 per cent are one-bedroom apartments, and ten per cent are two-bedroom ones. The rest 50 per cent of the area has been allocated to green spaces and landscaping.
Rahman added that the apartments have been priced at very competitive rates. 'Through smart marketing and an easy payment method, which represents one per cent per month of the value of the unit, the company will be providing luxury at reasonable prices,' he said.
At the press conference it was also announced that the company will open its new office in Muscat by next year.
Rahman said, 'Over the last four years, Danube Properties, with its customer-focused approaches, has created a solid reputation in the market for delivering quality homes at affordable prices.
'We have a strong market in Oman and there are many potential buyers.
'The landscape is remarkable and with a rich history, culture and an excellent governance We at Danube have plans to invest in real estate opportunities in Oman as well in near future.
'Our new office in Muscat will help to assist such buyers to streamline the process and a dedicated office will meet their needs and questions. An expert team will always be available to answer any question regarding the property, location and payment.'
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Srinagar- As part of the ongoing three-day Sufi festival, the Department of Tourism organized a Musical Evening at SKICC on Saturday.
The event was held on lawns dedicated to the rich musical and Sufi heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
Famous singers performed popular Sufi numbers to the applause of the audience.
The musical evening was attended by Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta; Additional Chief Secretary for Finance, Bharadwaj, Chief Secretary for Higher Education, Rohit Kansal, VC, KVIB, Dr. Hina Shafi Bhat, Commissioner of Kashmir Division, Pandurang K. Pole; Minister of Tourism Sarmad Hafiz, Director of Tourism of Kashmir, Dr. G.N. Itoo, senior officials from the regional administration, tourism and higher education departments and other related departments, as well as a number of tourists and local residents also attended the musical evening.
During the evening, famous artists of Kashmir sang beautiful songs of mystical significance, as well as depicting the teachings of the Sufis and Rehs of Kashmir.
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(MENAFN) ASEAN Day 2022 was rejoiced at the place of Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, joined by envoys of some of the member nations in Iran in addition to some Iranian representatives, and officials from additional nations as well, such as Russian and Indian envoys in Tehran.
“We, all the members of the association, would like to have closer relations, especially in terms of economic and trade and investment, with Iran”, Thai Envoy to Iran Worawoot Pongprapapant informed the Tehran Times in an exclusive meeting on the sidelines of the above-stated celebration.
Worawoot reassured that “And this is what that I can say we are looking forward very much having close relations with Iran in terms of economics and trade.”
“We see the potentials of Iran, especially when you talk about almost a hundred million population, and Iran is a big market for ASEAN products”, he mentioned, also stating that “And also it could be the transportation hub for our products to enter countries in the Central Asia or Eastern Europe and Iran is in a very strategic location for our products.”
The ambassador declared that “We are having some sort of consideration, especially some member countries of ASEAN, for importing medical equipment form Iran, meaning that Iran is reputable in terms of having high-quality medical products, and also the medicine.”
He continued saying, “And for us, Thailand, we conduct discussion between exporters and importers of Thailand and Iran in terms of having some sort of trade in the area of rice and fertilizer; negotiation has been going on, and it means that we see the potentials and Iranians also see the potential for business.”
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(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
Brasília – Brazil's National Council of Justice (CNJ) launched on Friday (3), in partnership with the Brazilian Notarial College (CNB), the electronic apostille service for national documents to be used overseas.
The new service allows for receiving online, via email or cellphone, birth and marriage certificates , school diplomas and other national public documents in electronic form, with a QR Code that allows for foreign authorities to check their authenticity.
Apostille is an international document certification followed by the 122 signatory states of the Hague Apostille Convention .
If the convention applies between two countries, an apostille issued by the country of origin is sufficient to certify the document and removes the need for further certification by the destination country, thus eliminating bureaucratic steps.
Brazil signed the treaty in 2015, and the apostille has been available in the country's notaries since 2016. On Friday (3), CNJ and CNB presented the notaries with the new function of the e-Apostil platform that allows for the electronic apostille of documents.
The National Correctional Justice and Superior Court of Justice (STJ) member Maria Thereza de Assis Moura said the new tool came to“consolidate the purposes of streamlining and simplifying” the service.
CNJ is responsible in Brazil for regulating the activities of the notaries and enforcing the law governing the notarial activities.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda
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Valsad, Nov 25 (IANS) A man has been arrested on the charges of blackmailing his sister to meet expenditure of his luxurious lifestyle in Gujarat's Valsad district.
Vapi Town Investigation officer Sambhubhai Jejariya said Nishruti Shah, a 40-year-old woman, had lodged a complaint against her brother Parkin Shah that his brother is tarnishing her image and badmouthing her.
Nishruti, who runs a tours and travel firm with Voyage Tours and Travels, said that she is living separately from her brother Parkin, who is four year older to her.
She alleged that her brother has borrowed money from her several times. 'He always asks for the money but now he has started blackmailing me,' Nishruti claimed.
'In 2021, he posted on his facebook page that I am a cheater and fraud, and this week, he had sent an audio clip to relatives in Surat, in which he had stated that I have relations with many males. In telephonic conversation with relative Shreyas Gandhi, he said that I have a relationship with one Kavitaben,' the complainant alleged.
The accused was arrested on Thursday and later got bail.
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AL RAYYAN- South Korea advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup on the tiebreaker of goals scored after beating Portugal 2-1 Friday following a stoppage-time strike from Hwang Hee-chan.
South Korea was heading out of the tournament until Son Heung-min led a length-of-the-field breakaway in the first minute of added time and slipped a pass through to Hwang, who converted a low finish.
Son and his teammates then formed a huddle in the middle of the field after the final whistle and watched coverage of the end of the other Group H match between Uruguay and Ghana on a cell phone.
South Korea's team's fans were in tears, and some were praying.
When that game finished 2-0 to Uruguay and South Korea was sure of its second-place finish, the players erupted in joy.
Uruguay was in a position to go through until South Korea's late goal gave it a 2-1 win over Portugal in the other Group H game. That meant Uruguay needed to score one more goal in the dying minutes of its game to qualify.
It didn't and Suarez was distraught on the sidelines and covered his face with his shirt having been substituted in what was likely his last World Cup appearance.
South Korea finished even with Uruguay with four points and both had a goal difference of zero, but the Asian team scored four goals compared to Uruguay's two.
Portugal had already advanced after two games and won the group.
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San Francisco, June 26 (IANS) After quietly raising the price of the Apple Music student plan in several countries, including India, the company is now adjusting the prices of the Apple Music student plan in the US, Canada, and the UK.
According to 9to5Mac, users are now being charged $5.99 for the Apple Music student plan in the US. Previously, the same plan was available for $4.99 per month.
In the UK, the price has been increased from 4.99 euros to 5.99 euros per month.
A version of the Apple Music webpage archived on June 21 still shows the old prices on the US, Canada, and UK websites, which suggests that Apple has raised prices for the Apple Music student plan in the last 48 hours.
Apple is yet to confirm the price increase with a statement.
In the US, the Apple Music individual plan costs $9.99 per month -- and that remains unchanged for now.
The family plan for up to six people costs $14.99 per month, while there's also the Apple Music Voice Plan, which costs $4.99 per month. Eligible students can subscribe to Apple Music at a discount through the UNiDAYS programme.
Except for the Apple Music Voice Plan, which only works through Siri on Apple devices, all Apple Music plans offer full access to the platform's song catalogue on any device.
The report noted that it is worth noting that the Apple Music student plan also comes with Apple TV+ bundled together at no additional cost, which the company says is a limited-time offer.
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The rapidly growing industrialization & urbanization in developing countries such as India, China, and Brazil drives the market growth.
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(MENAFN) Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution, paid a visit to the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya exhibition of domestic production capabilities on Saturday.
The display of Iran's industrial accomplishments was organized in accordance with the Leader's designation of "knowledge-based production and employment creation" as the slogan of the current Iranian calendar year 1401, which concludes on March 20.
The Leader visited the booth of the Oil Ministry during this three-hour tour and was informed of the most recent developments in the nation's oil sector.
The production of cutting-edge oil well equipment, downhole strings, cold boxes, precision instruments, advanced turbo-compressors, catalysts, equipment used in the petrochemical industry, drilling, and other crucial pieces of equipment required in this industry are just a few of the accomplishments of the oil industry that have been showcased in this exhibition, as Shana previously reported.
The expo highlighted Iran's accomplishments in a number of industries besides the oil sector, including mining, aerospace and satellite, automobile, agricultural and food, textile, railroads, water management plans, electricity businesses, power plants, dam construction, etc.
The principal exhibitors at this year's event were representatives from the Iranian ministries of industry, energy, oil, and communications.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Recently, the Myslovo dictionary of the modern Ukrainian language recognized the phrase 'Russian military ship, go **** yourself...' as phrase of the year 2022.
That's according to the state border guard service 's press office.
It inspired the Ukrainian people to a heroic struggle and became a starting point for Ukraine's defiance and great resistance to Russian invaders.
But not only in Ukraine were the words spoken by the Ukrainian border guard recognized as the phrase of the year.
They also inspired the international community. In particular, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania also recognized it as the phrase of 2022, issuing a special award. Read also: repetition of russian air assault operation on kyiv outskirts currently impossible - air force spox
The award was recently handed over to the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
“From babusyas to military men and world leaders, in a few, simple, emotional, and yet such important words, Ukrainian border guards inspired the whole nation and the entire free world. In diplomacy we usually choose more moderate expressions but in some cases lines like yours carry the biggest punch. Razom do peremogi!” said Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, according to MFA's press service.
The agency has once again expressed gratitude to partners and friends from Lithuania for all the support to the Ukrainian people, including border guards in the confrontation with the aggressor power.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Amman, May 31, 2022, SPA -- The Saudi-Jordanian Technical Committee for Maritime Transport has started its third session in Aqaba in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with the participation of a Saudi delegation headed by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services Abdurrahman Al-Thunayan, while the Jordanian side was headed by the Director General of the Jordan Maritime Authority Mohammed Salman.
The Committee's meeting comes within the framework of joint action and cooperation in the field of maritime transport and ports between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and out of a common desire to organize and develop bilateral relations between the two countries in the maritime transport industry, and to complete the march of joint integration and coordination.
The two sides reviewed the latest developments in the maritime transport sector and ports in the two countries, discussed the challenges facing the global maritime transport sector, and discussed the mechanism of development and modernization of a number of previous agreements.
The two sides expressed their desire to agree on a set of common elements, such as strengthening cooperation between maritime administrations, the mechanism for verifying certificates, exchanging experiences and transferring knowledge in the fields of maritime transport, and expanding the scope of joint cooperation in maritime education and training through accredited colleges and academies in the two countries, in addition to developing the exchange movement and facilitating the procedures in their ports through the optimal application of relevant international agreements and benefiting from the Saudi experience in this field.
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(MENAFN) The US stock market saw a decline on Friday, with major indexes in negative territory during mid-day trading. The Dow Jones fell 187 points or 0.58% to 31,918, while the S&P 500 also experienced a decrease of 26 points or 0.67% to 3,922. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was hit hardest, dropping 101 points or 0.86% to 11,686.
The VIX volatility index, also known as the fear index, increased by 6% to 23.98, indicating a rise in market risk. Meanwhile, the 10-year US Treasury yield fell 1.4% to 3.356%, reflecting a decline in investor confidence.
The dollar index rose by 0.65% to 103.20, a trend that has been ongoing for the past several days as investors flock to the currency as a safe haven. The euro, on the other hand, fell by 0.77% to $1.0747 against the greenback.
Precious metals were mixed in their performance, with gold remaining flat at $1,994 per ounce, while silver rose by 0.8% to $23.31. The lackluster performance of gold may be due to investors preferring the safety of the US dollar over the precious metal.
Oil prices also experienced a decrease, with global benchmark Brent crude remaining steady at $74.26 per barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $68.42, a decrease of more than 2%. The decline in oil prices may be attributed to concerns over a potential global economic slowdown, as well as increased production from major oil-producing countries like Saudi Arabia.
The stock market decline comes amid continued uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as concerns over inflation and potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. While the stock market has seen significant gains in recent months, Friday's decline highlights the volatility that continues to plague investors. As the market continues to navigate these uncertain times, it remains to be seen how it will perform in the coming weeks and months.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) As Chennai Super Kings gear up to take on an unpredictable Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL clash on Friday, the absence of their key bowler Mustafizur Rahman will demand a refined all-round performance from them. Known for their consistency, CSK aims to bounce back from their recent loss against Delhi Capitals and regain their momentum in the tournament.
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad acknowledged the possibility of occasional performance dips in the lengthy tournament, emphasising the need for readiness against the moving ball, particularly after their struggles against Delhi.
Despite widespread calls for MS Dhoni to bat higher up the order following his impactful innings in the previous match, the team strategy seems inclined towards utilising other finishers like Shivam Dube and Sameer Rizvi before him.
With Mustafizur's absence, CSK faces a strategic challenge in reshaping their bowling combination, possibly introducing replacements like Mukesh Choudhary while Shardul Thakur remains sidelined.
On the other side, Sunrisers Hyderabad seeks to capitalise on home advantage, aiming to rectify their recent batting failure against Gujarat Titans.
While Mayank Agarwal's form remains a concern, SRH's bowling unit, led by Pat Cummins, has shown promise with tight spells, though support from other bowlers like Jaydev Unadkat and Mayank Markande will be crucial.
The high-scoring nature of the pitch in previous games hints at another potentially thrilling encounter dominated by big hits.
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Hubbard, Wadena counties high in unbelted fatal crashes
A study of the state's counties with the highest percentage of unbelted traffic deaths points to problem areas in Wadena and Hubbard counties, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
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Published: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 1:58 PM
Last updated: Tue 24 Jan 2023, 2:21 PM
An Abu Dhabi employee has been ordered to return the Dh3.04 million he embezzled from the company he used to work at.
The Abu Dhabi Family and Civil Administrative Cases Court also directed the man to pay Dh100,000 to the employer in compensation for the moral and material damages he caused.
In the lawsuit he filed, the owner of the company said the employee was an agent who was given the authority to issue powers of attorney. He later discovered that the defendant had released the document for another employee and, together, they withdrew Dh3.044 million from the company's bank account, according to court records.
The agent had denied the charges and requested that the case against him be dismissed because he wasn't involved in withdrawing the money or signing the cheques because he didn't possess any cheque book for the company.
He said there was no way he could be accused of the crimes committed by the second defendant, who was the employee of the complaining company.
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The Abu Dhabi criminal court had earlier acquitted the first defendant and convicted the employee (second defendant) of breach of trust and embezzlement.
The employer then filed a civil lawsuit against the employee demanding that he return the money he embezzled in addition to paying him compensation for the moral and material damages.
The employee did not appear in court to defend himself despite being summoned several times.
The civil court judge decided to issue a ruling ordering him to pay Dh3.044 million he embezzled from his employer. He was also told to pay the company Dh100,000 in compensation for the damages.
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Doha: The Joint Special Forces concluded today, the Aerial Landing / Dropdown Course, which was held in cooperation with Italy with the support of transport wing and Helicopter (Agusta and Commando) related to the Emiri Air Force, and lasted for six weeks, at the Qallayl Square.
The closing ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Commander of the Joint Special Forces Brigadier General H E Hamad bin Abdullah Al Futtais Al Marri, and the Italian Defence Attache in Doha Colonel Maurizio Patane.
During the training, the trainees received the most important curricula and topics that enable them to provide air support by using planes to drop the supplies that are transported from the safety zone to the ground for support in times of peace and attribution during wartime.
One of the most important topics dealt with during the landing was the training of the Paratroopers Battalion on the processing and dropping of the container (A-7A) and container (A-21) for light dropping, (T-10) for light dropping, processing and dropping container (A-22) and container (A-22) double for middle dropping, (G-12) for the middle dropping, in addition to C-130 plane presentation from the inside and the way the equipment is installed from take-off to dropping, and to determine the weights and sizes of the equipment to be dropped.
For his part, Brigadier General Hamad bin Abdullah Al Futtais Al Marri, Commander of the Joint Special Forces, said that the Special Forces were able to reach the most remote area and get down fully with the equipment, mechanisms and ammunition behind enemy areas to carry out operations with special force deep inside the enemy.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Kyiv and Berlin from January 18-20, 2022, as part of the diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the tension caused by Russia's military build-up and continued aggression against Ukraine.
That's according to the State Department press service , Ukrinform reports.
“Secretary Blinken will begin his trip in Kyiv, Ukraine, where he will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on January 19 to reinforce the United States' commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the Department of State's Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement. Read also:
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The trip follows extensive diplomacy with America's European Allies and partners about a“united approach to address the threat Russia poses to Ukraine and our joint efforts to encourage it to choose diplomacy and de-escalation in the interests of security and stability.”
Antony Blinken will also meet with the employees and families of the U.S. Embassy to communicate the State Department's efforts“to plan for contingencies, should Russia choose to escalate further.”
On January 20, Secretary Blinken will travel to Berlin, Germany to discuss recent diplomatic engagements with Russia and joint efforts to deter further Russian aggression against Ukraine, including Allies' and partners' readiness to impose“massive consequences and severe economic costs” on Russia. Read also:
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The Secretary of State will meet with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, followed by a meeting with the Transatlantic Quad.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was in Kyiv on Monday, January 17, before flying to Moscow the next day. While in Kyiv, she met with her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba and the country's president Volodymyr Zelensky .
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Prices for firewood, wood pellets in Germany spiral by 85.7 percent
(MENAFN) Based on the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), costs for firewood and wood pellets in Germany skyrocketed 85.7 percent in August compared to the same month last year.
According to the data, the cost of firewood increased far more quickly than the 7.9 percent increase in total consumer costs during the same time period.
The statistics department clarified, “reasons for the above-average price rise for firewood and wood pellets are an increase in demand, as well as higher purchase prices and transport costs in the wood industry.” Additionally, it mentioned how more Germans were using firewood as a substitute for heating their houses as a result of rising energy costs.
Due to the interruption of Russian natural gas supply, Germany, the largest economy in the European Union, has been struggling with an energy crisis. Berlin unveiled a range of measures last month intended to cut gas usage over the approaching heating season. The measures include decreasing the heating temperature in offices and public buildings from 20 to 19 degrees Celsius, with the exception of social institutions like hospitals. Businesses, including well-known stores, have already started to consume less energy.
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DOHA: Al Gannas Association has announced an initiative to set the petfalcons free into the wild life.
Ali bin Khatem Al Mahashadi, Chairman of the association, yesterday said the initiative came in the context of the association's keenness to preserve falconry to maintain natural balance in this field.
The initiative came in response to proposals of Qatari falconers to preserve some endangered species of falcons and ensure their reproduction, Al Mahashadi pointed out.
Furthermore, he said the initiative is limited to Shaheen falcons at this stage, and in the near future the association will launch a campaign to encourage falconers to free this type of falcons.
Al Mahashadi pointed out several falconers had contacted the association immediately after the announcement of the campaign through social media. A number of interested falconers had expressed their desire to participate effectively the campaign to achieve its goals, he said.
On the first day of the announcement seven falconers have registered to release Shaheen falcons.
Al Mahashadi expects the number to rise by the day of delivery on February 25 when the association will receive the falconers who are interested to participate in this initiative from 8am to 8pm at Katara, building 33.
For his part, Mohammed bin Abdullatif Al Misnad, Vice President of Al Gannas Association, said that the names of all the falconers participating in this initiative will be written on an honouring board and will remain a permanent reminder at the association's headquarters.
Al Misnad pointed out that each falcon will carry the name of the Qatari falconer and a telephone number to contact, and the tracking device installed will be removed.
The association will not disclose the location of the falcons for fear of being hunted again.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has enlisted the falconry on the Unesco List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The international arbitration tribunal has issued awards of UAH 19 million in favor of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine from foreign business entities for violating the terms of delivery of materiel.
According to Ukrinform, this was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Defense.
“The international arbitration tribunal has approved two decisions awarding a total of USD 491,399.99 (more than UAH 19 million) in favor of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine from foreign business entities,” the report reads.
As noted, according to the concluded foreign economic contracts for the purchase of material property, the Ministry of Defense fully fulfilled its obligations and paid the cost of the goods on time. However, foreign suppliers have violated the delivery dates. In this regard, the Ministry of Defense applied to international arbitration to recover penalties. The arbitration upheld the claim.
The press service emphasized that the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine monitors the fulfillment of obligations by suppliers to ensure that the Ukrainian army receives all types of services provided by the department on time.
As Ukrinform reported, On February 1, the Ukrainian government improved defense procurement procedures by introducing a new tool in the ProZorro system - a framework agreement. This agreement will be used to supply fuel, food, military uniforms, and drones for the needs of the Defense Forces.
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SRINAGAR- S.P College Srinagar on Friday organised Annual College Road Race-2022 from Nishat Garden to Naseem Bagh, Hazratbal.
The race was conducted by Department of Physical Education and Sports in collaboration with College Sports Board as per the Annual Sports Calendar for the month of May 2022.
The race for Boys was flagged off on Friday morning by College Principal, Prof. Khurshid Ahmad Khan, and was held from Nishat Garden to Naseem Bagh Hazratbal. Around 60 students of the college participated in the run via Foreshore road, Duck Park and culminated at Naseem Bagh covering a distance of 6 kilometres.
Mehraj-ud-Din finished first with the timing of 24:50 minutes followed by Suhail Ashraf with the timing of 26:40 minutes, while Suhail Bashir finished third with the timing of 28:30 minutes.
The prize distribution ceremony for the event was held at Naseem Bagh during which Vice Chancellor Cluster University, Prof. Qayyum Hussain awarded trophies, medals and jogging shoes to winners.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor congratulated all the participants and assured them that the Cluster University is committed to develop required infrastructure for the overall development of sports.
Principal, S.P College Prof. Khurshid Ahmad Khan felicitated the participants and urged them to take part in co-curricular activities. The Principal also appreciated the members of Sports committee for coordinating the event successfully.
Prof Tariq Ashai, Secretary Sports Cluster University, on the occasion highlighted the importance of sports activities for achieving good health and building character.
Prof Bashir Ahmad Mir (HOD Chemistry), Prof Wilayat Rezvi (HOD Botany) and Prof Manzoor Ahmad Wani (Associate professor Botany), who also spoke on the occasion, briefed the students about the importance of sports and urged them to participate in more events to be organised throughout the year.
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Lima: Indigenous Peruvians have occupied an oil pumping station deep in the Amazon and prevented 41 workers from leaving the installation, state-owned oil firm Petroperu said on Friday.
The Indigenous activists are demanding that Petroperu clean up areas damaged by an oil spill decades ago.
'Petroperu has been developing all possible actions to achieve the release of the 41 people who remain deprived of their rights at the Morona Station of the Northern Peruvian Oil Pipeline,' the company said in a statement.
It said activists from the Fernando Rosas community had arrived at the site on Wednesday.
By occupying the site, the activists have denied workers the 'right to free transit' and have also forced them to stay outdoors, including overnight, the statement added.
The Morona Station sits in a jungle area of Loreto department, about 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) northeast of capital Lima.
The Indigenous activists said in a letter sent to authorities, which AFP saw, that an oil spill around the pumping station 25 years ago caused damage that was never reversed. They said they would block pumping until mitigation work begins.
Built in the 1970s, the Northern Peruvian Oil Pipeline is the longest in the country, extending 690 miles (1,100 kilometers) from Amazon oil fields over the Andes mountains to the northern Peruvian coast.
In 2016, spills along sections of the Northern Peruvian Oil Pipeline impacted Amazon rainforest communities, including in the Morona district.
Peru has been hit by a series oil spills in recent years, including last year when Lima declared a state of emergency after almost 12,000 barrels of crude oil spilled into the sea. The disaster affected more than 700,000 people and forced the closure of 20 beaches and dozens of tourism businesses.
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Hong Kong extends ban on live poultry imports from mainland
(MENAFN- AFP) Hong Kong officials said Tuesday they were extending for four months a ban on live poultry imports from mainland China to guard against the potentially deadly H7N9 avian flu.
The city imposed a 21-day ban in January and culled some 20,000 chickens after the virus was found in one batch of imported chickens. Health minister Ko Wing-man told reporters there are plans to set up a facility where imported poultry can be quarantined to ensure they are disease-free before being sent to market.After four months "we will liaise with mainland authorities about the supply of live poultry to Hong Kong", he said.Before the import ban, local birds were mixed with those from mainland China in the city's only wholesale market, in the Cheung Sha Wan district. The H7N9 outbreak began in China in February 2013. In January there were 127 confirmed human cases there, of whom 31 died, making it by far the worst month of the outbreak.Since December Hong Kong has reported five human H7N9 infections, of whom three have died.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) LONDON: Three Iranians were killed in an air strike on a Syrian air base near Homs on Sunday, Iran's Fars news agency said, as Syria and its main ally Russia blamed Israel for carrying out the attack.
Israel has not confirmed or denied mounting the raid, but Israeli officials said the Tiyas, or T-4, air base was being used by troops from Iran, and that Israel would not accept such a presence in Syria by its arch foe.
The Revolutionary Guards, Iran's most powerful military force have been fighting in support of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad for several years. More than 1,000 Iranians have been killed in Syria, including senior members of the Guards.
The semi-official Fars news said on Monday that "two defenders of the shrine, Seyed Ammar Mousavi and Akbar Zavar Jannati" were killed in the air strike "carried out by the Zionist regime's fighter jets."
Iran calls its fighters in Syria the defenders of the shrine as it says the forces are there to protect the Zeinab Shrine, a Shi'ite holy site near Damascus.
In a subsequent report, Fars said a third fighter called Mehdi Lotfi Niasar has been killed in the attack.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a British-based monitor, said at least 14 people were killed including some fighters of various nationalities.
The attack took place hours after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of a "big price to pay" following the reports of a poison gas attack on the rebel-held town of Douma which killed dozens of people, including children.
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Published: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 9:55 PM
Last updated: Tue 7 Feb 2023, 10:09 PM
A fire that broke out on the roof of RAK Mall in Ras Al Khaimah on Tuesday afternoon has now been put out. Video circulating on social media showed a thick plume of black smoke billowing out of the mall.
The Civil Defence team was immediately dispatched to the location, and along with the mall management, the blaze on the roof was brought under control. No casualties were reported, and the authorities ensured the health and safety of all tenants and shoppers were the top priority.
In a statement, the mall management said: 'Following a small fire that took place on the roof of the RAK Mall, Line Investments & Property confirm that the mall management took all necessary precautions to contain the fire with no causalities and that the mall is back to normal operations.'
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Australia- Greenland Minerals and Energy chairman Anthony Ho buys shares
() chairman Anthony Ho has increased his direct and indirect interest by buying $11700 worth of shares in an on-market purchase.
His interests acquired 200000 shares at $0.059 each taking his total holding up to 1.7 million shares.
Ho previously acquired 100000 shares for $6800 in June.
In June the company successfully produced two tonnes of rare earth rich mineral concentrate through successful pilot plant operation of the 26 tonne Kvanefjeld beneficiation circuit.
This follows its defining an initial JORC 2012 Ore Reserve of 108 million tonnes at 14300ppm total rare earth oxides 362ppm U3O8 and 2600ppm zinc for its Kvanefjeld rare earth-uranium Project.
GGG’s pilot plant operations were conducted through the EURARE program with leading laboratories and collaborators.
The mineral concentrate will be utilised in a pilot plant operation of the refinery circuit that is scheduled to take place in Pori Finland in September 2015.
This seeks to generate a high-purity mixed rare earth concentrate.
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