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Azerbaijani composer and pianist Lala Ahmadova has given a
concert at the State Philharmonic Hall.
The music pieces composed by Lala Ahmadova made a great
impression on the audience, Azernews reports.
The concert soloists included the laureates of republican and
international competitions-Sabina Mehdiyeva (piano), Taleh Rasulov
(vocals), Ruslan Aliyev (tar), Kamran Teymurov (tar), Tural Gadirov
(kamancha) and Chinara Makhmudova (vocals).
The musicians were accompanied by Vio Cello Chamber Orchestra of
the Sumgayit Music College. The artistic directors of the orchestra
is Konul Bakirova and Shams Aliyeva. The Vio Cello Chamber
Orchestra performed at the concert themed "My Motherland is
Azerbaijan" under the baton Frangiz Khalilova.
The Philharmonic Hall is a unique center of classical music,
which perfectly unites seven performing groups, including the State
Symphony Orchestra, the State Choir Capella, the State Chamber
Orchestra, the State Piano Trio, the State String Quartet, the
State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble as well as the State Orchestra
of Folk Instruments.
Numerous International projects, music festivals, concerts of
local and foreign musicians are regularly organized here.
In 2020, Russia's TurStat listed Azerbaijan State Philharmonic
Society among the best philharmonic halls in the CIS countries.
The rating was based on the popularity of philharmonic societies
and offers of online concerts.
The list also included the Moscow State Academic Philharmonic
Hall, St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonic Society, the Belarusian
State Philharmonic, the Kazakh State Philharmonic named, the State
Philharmonic of Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz National
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Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood has said that the decision to close down educational institutes was taken due to non-compliance with government-issued coronavirus SOPs.
Talking to a private news channel, students' health is top priority of government and called upon students and teachers to continuously cooperate with authorities in curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Education minister also said that the students should focus on self-improvement and to continue learning during the coronavirus pandemic. He said with the help of online platforms, students can revise their lessons, practice academic exercises and obtain immediate feedback from their teachers.
Minister said the decision was taken after a near consensus was reached during the National Command and Operations Centre meeting.


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(MENAFN) Leader Joe Biden have to be accused as soon as possible, so Americans can begin reconstructing their nation to its rightful glory, actor Jon Voight stated this week. His Twitter show drew admiration from fellow Republicans but angry censures from Democrats and Hollywood associates.
“My dear friends, we’re all saddened by so much turmoil that has been brought upon this life we live. Can this darkness be lifted? Can we all share joy once again and see eye to eye?” Voight announced in a two-minute video on Wednesday.
“We have a troubled nation with much horror from these criminals that are ruining lives. We must stop this now. We must bring back our nation’s safety,” he added. Police have to again “guard our neighborhoods, our businesses, our children, our elderly, our veterans and our handicapped.”
Americans are “angry,” Voight also said, as Leader Biden has “wronged this nation’s glory. He has taken down our morals, our true gift of the land of the free. He must be impeached. We cannot wait another second [of] having him dictate our path.”
Voight also blamed Biden of wanting to “tear down every inch that was sacrificed with blood, sweat and tears for his dictation of lies.”
“This land is being broken down,” the actor went on to say, but claimed he had faith Americans will “build her up once again, and bring her to her feet with glory.”
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, March 20, 2023, SPA -- The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has won the Excellence in Corporate Branding award at 16th ShipTek International Conference and Awards held in Dubai, UAE.
The prestigious honor acknowledges the national maritime regulator's success in building its brand around the core values of innovation, reliability, sustainability, and customer experience while leveraging the power of digital to position itself and the Kingdom at the forefront of the fast-evolving shipping and logistics industries.
The awards night was a memorable one for Saudi giants, with Bahri clinching the Sustainable Organization of the Year and Ship Operator of the Year awards besides LogiPoint and International Maritime Industries receiving the Logistics Hub of the Year and Emerging Service Yard Facility awards respectively.
ShipTek Awards include three main categories, namely Best Port of the Year, Green Shipping Award, and Shipping Company of the Year. Past winners of the prestigious industry event include ADNOC, Asyad, GAC, ABS, Red Sea Gateway Terminal, and the UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
2022 represented a successful year for Mawani at the international level, clinching ten awards and recognitions for leading Saudi Arabia's charge as a top logistics powerhouse. That momentum has continued well into this year with two wins at the Green Shipping Summit 2023 in the Port of the Year and Digital Transformation categories.
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(MENAFN) As they approach the long-awaited Scudetto (Italian Serie A championship), league leaders Napoli of Italy managed to grab a 2-1 win versus Roma on Sunday.
Napoli defeated Roma 2-1 to move 13 points clear atop the Serie A league in Italy thanks to a late goal from Giovanni Simeone.
At Naples' Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen of Napoli struck Roma with a hard shot in the 17th minute.
After Nicola Zalewski curled from the right wing to tie the score in the 75th minute, Roma attacker Stephan El Shaarawy scored in the far post.
After receiving a low pass from Piotr Zielinski, Argentine forward Simeone quickly sent the ball to the top corner to score the game-winning goal in the 86th minute.
Thus, Napoli boosted their total points in 20 games to 53.
Their closest rival, Inter Milan in second place, has 40 points after defeating Cremonese 2-1 on Saturday thanks to a brace from Inter's Argentine forward Lautaro Martinez.
With 38 points, Lazio, Atalanta, and AC Milan may overtake Inter.
In a Sunday Serie A encounter played at Milan's home San Siro, Sassuolo shocked AC Milan 5-2. Due to the defeat, AC Milan dropped in the standings.
Roma currently at the 6th spot following the defeat from Napoli.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The shelling of the Kherson region, which injured three people on February 23, has been investigated.
The Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office reported this, according to Ukrinform.
"Under the procedural guidance of the Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation has been launched into criminal proceedings on violations of the laws and customs of war," the statement said.
According to the investigation, on February 23, at about 10:40 a.m., Russian army soldiers dropped explosives from a drone on a 68-year-old man in Beryslav. He was taken to the hospital in serious condition with a traumatic amputation of his lower limb.
Several explosions occurred in the center of Kherson
As noted, at the same time, the enemy fired at Stanislav with artillery. A 69-year-old woman was injured. She received medical care on the hit site.
Houses, an educational institution, and vehicles were damaged.
As reported, the Russian army fired 287 times at the Kherson region yesterday, killing one person.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian terrorists are seeing more long-range responses from Ukraine to their own strikes.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in a video address to the nation on Tuesday night, Ukrinform reports.
“Russian terrorists are getting responses to their strikes. Each time, they are getting more and more far-reaching responses. I am grateful to each of our warriors, to all Ukrainians who ensure this,” Zelensky emphasized.
He emphasized that the Russian war system, everyone involved in aggression – all of them must truly feel they will not get away with this aggression.“Evil must lose. And it will lose,” the president said. Read also:
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Zelensky also noted that air defense for Ukraine is about protecting lives, it is something that has to be in use, and emphasized that air defense systems available around the world cannot“just gather dust” somewhere in depots while they can save thousands of lives from Russian terror.
According to Ukrinform, a Russian missile attack targeting the city of Dnipro left 18 people injured, including five children.
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(MENAFN) Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency trading platform, suspended multiple activities of spot trading, deposits, and withdrawals for two hours on Friday due to a software issue. The platform's CEO, Changpeng Zhao, took to Twitter to provide updates, explaining that the matching engine encountered a bug on a trailing stop order. He assured investors that the system was being recovered, and that funds were secure in the Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU).
While the temporary halt in trading frustrated investors, Zhao explained that this was a standard operating procedure, and that the platform's deeper orderbook would help to bring prices back up once trading resumed. He also pointed out that traders were aware of this dynamic, and that smaller exchanges could be impacted more significantly when the larger exchange halted trading.
Binance completed temporary system maintenance and resumed all trading activity at 1400GMT. After the software issue was resolved, the price of Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap, was trading just above USD28,000 for a 2.2 percent daily loss. The biggest altcoin, Ethereum, was around USD1,769 for a 4 percent decline for the day.
The temporary halt in trading on Binance highlights the challenges and risks associated with cryptocurrency trading. While the technology offers many benefits, including increased accessibility and transparency, it is still subject to technical glitches and other issues. As the market continues to grow and evolve, investors and traders will need to remain vigilant and aware of these risks, and platforms will need to take steps to ensure the security and reliability of their systems. Despite these challenges, however, many believe that cryptocurrencies are here to stay, and that they represent a significant opportunity for investors and traders in the years ahead.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) A suspected gunman has been apprehended by the police following a shooting incident that occurred at a luxury mall in Bangkok, Thailand's capital, as reported by local media. Emergency services have confirmed that at least three individuals lost their lives in the incident, with three others sustaining injuries. Thai PBS, a television station, reported that there were five wounded individuals in total.
The Central Investigation Bureau of Thailand posted an image on its Facebook page, identifying the individual in custody as the suspected gunman.
Unverified videos circulating on social media depict scenes of people, including children, hastily exiting the Siam Paragon mall while security personnel guide them to safety.
One of the videos shows individuals seeking shelter in a dimly lit room within a restaurant, while live television broadcasts showed long lines of traffic outside the mall amid heavy rain.
Local broadcaster Channel 3 reported that sounds resembling gunfire were heard emanating from a bathroom inside the mall.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed his concern regarding the incident. He posted on social media, "I am aware of the shooting event at Siam Paragon and have ordered the police to investigate. I am most worried about public safety."
Thailand has unfortunately witnessed gun violence on several occasions. In the previous year, an ex-police officer carried out a tragic attack, killing 22 children in a nursery using both firearms and a knife. In 2020, a soldier went on a rampage, resulting in the deaths of at least 29 people and injuries to 57 others across four different locations in and around the northeastern Thai city of Nakhon Ratchasima.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Fri 13 Nov 2020, 11:49 AM
Consummate international diplomat and highly respected Palestinian negotiator, Saeb Erekat, has passed away. He was an ardent believer in the capacity of the Palestinians to chart their own course onto the path of progress and prosperity. Many admired his wisdom and courage, his ability to make balanced decisions even in the most difficult and critical situations. He spent his life advocating for peace and human dignity for his people. A towering global leader and an unwavering champion of peace and justice. A great leader and diplomat extraordinaire, who had flown the flag for peace. He has done his deed, living his life to the fullest and inspiring a multitude of Palestinians to continue the struggle for justice. The best we can do to honour his tireless efforts in promoting social and political justice in Palestine is to continue exposing the injustices that exist and call for a renewed sense of quality for the masses. His life was spent in the service of the oppressed and exploited. He understood that true liberation can never be without the complete liberation of Palestine. It gives us a tiny thread of consolation that his memory has been preserved, immortalised in a significant way that will always be alive. He was a great patriot whose loss cannot be compensated.
May his departed soul rest in peace.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A total of 864kg of construction and plastic waste has been removed from the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, thanks to a clean up campaign by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD).
The campaign titled 'Together We Make the Difference', was launched last year, and under its banner, more than a hundred of EAD's employees last week cleaned the area outside the boundaries of Al Wathba Wetland Reserve, the only site in the UAE that the Greater Flamingo breeds regularly.
The four-hour clean-up resulted in the removal of 864kg of waste, mainly construction waste and plastic and glass from the nearby workers accommodation.
Al Wathba Wetland Reserve was designated as a reserve in 1998 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
"Since then EAD has been managing the reserve and keeping the area inside and outside the boundaries of the reserve clean. This will positively reflect on preserving the environment of this important nature reserve, which supports a rich variety of wildlife, including 320 species of invertebrates, 10 mammals, 16 reptiles, 260 species of birds, and 35 species of plants," said Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, executive director, terrestrial and marine biodiversity at the EAD.
She added: "The reserve, which consists of several different habitats, including a fresh water lake, saline lakes, tall reed marshes, gravel plains, sand dunes and Sabkha, was designated in 2013 as the first Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Abu Dhabi Emirate, gaining international recognition and protection."
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PLI closing date for telecom design-led manufacturing extended till Aug 25
New Delhi, Aug 5 (KNN) The government has announced the extension of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme till August 25, 2022 for design-led manufacturing of telecom and networking products.
Earlier its deadline was on August 5 and the government has now decided to give a 20 days extension.
The extension comes after requests made by some of the interested companies, according to an official statement.
The registration process for the applicants for design-led manufacturing under the PLI Scheme for telecom and networking products started on June 21.
In the beginning July 20 was the last date which was extended till August 5 and with fresh extension the final date is August 25.
The design-led manufacturing was included as an amendment to the PLI scheme for telecom and networking products with effect from April 1.
The PLI scheme for telecom and networking products was announced on February 24, 2022 with a financial outlay of Rs 12,195 crore over a period of five years. (KNN Bureau)
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COFC Technologies Ltd. has decided to conduct a pre-sale promotion for COFC Cash tokens that remained in their possession after Sirin Labs lost a phone with a cold digital wallet that stored 75% of the tokens that were created. This default caused COFC Technologies to file legal claims amounting to billions of dollars against Sirin Labs in several countries, including Israel, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. Today, COFC Cash tokens can only be purchased through DEX platforms at a price of nearly $19,000 for COFC.
We have chosen to conduct a pre-IEO sale through the TEVEL.io platform for the remaining COFC Cash coins at a price of 150 USDT for COFC, a price that is a hundred times lower than the expected launch price. This decision was made after the company decided to launch another digital currency called CCASH, which is also supported by the TEVEL.
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The company did not provide information on when the pre-sale promotion would take place through the tevel.io website for COFC Cash and CCASH tokens that was created by the Israeli research and development COFC Technologies Ltd.
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Greek Cyprus tourism heads for record
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) >Bailed-outGreekCyprus recordeda 40-percent hike in tourist arrivalsin March setting the stagefor a record year for the holidayisland and indicating an economicrevival official data showedon April 18.
Tourist arrivals already hita 14-year high in 2015 reaching2.65 million on the back of acheaper euro.
“The large increase recordedin March ... shows at an earlystage that this year if somethingunexpected does not occurwill be the year with the highestnumber of arrivals in the historyof [Greek] Cyprus tourism”state-run Cyprus Tourism Organisationsaid.
“Already the first quarterrecorded a strong increaseof 32.4 percent compared tothe first quarter of 2015 withnearly all markets showinggrowth.”
Despite the euro faring betterthis year experts say Cyprus isattracting more tourists becauseit is seen as a safe destination ina turbulent region dogged by terrorattacks such as in Egypt Turkeyand Tunisia.
The number of tourists arrivingon the eastern Mediterraneanholiday spot in March reached137013 compared to 97479 inthe same month last year an increaseof 40.6 percent the statisticalservice said.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Feb 13 (KNN) A recent legislation mandating prompt payments to registered Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has stirred discomfort among organised apparel retailers and FMCG companies, according to top sources.
The law stipulates that any payment to MSMEs beyond 45 days of receiving goods or services will not be recognised as an expense and will be added to the company's profit for taxation purposes.
While this rule applies to all firms, it particularly affects industries like fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), pharmaceuticals, and apparel retail, which rely on relatively long credit cycles when dealing with suppliers, including registered MSMEs.
Commenting on the issue, Riaz Thingna, a partner at Grant Thornton Bharat, highlighted that FMCG, apparel, and pharma companies often operate on credit cycles extending up to 3-6 months with their suppliers and trade partners, reported FE.
Such industries frequently base payment schedules on revenue from sales, making a 45-day credit structure impractical for them.
Tarun Arora, CEO of Zydus Wellness, reassured that his company adheres to timely payments to registered MSMEs and thus remains unaffected by the new rule.
However, some unnamed FMCG executives acknowledge the harsh impact of the regulation.
While they welcome the move to protect the MSME sector, they express concerns about potential repercussions.
They fear that companies may shy away from dealing with MSME suppliers in the future, and MSMEs themselves may opt to deregister to avoid losing business opportunities.
The new law, while aiming to support MSMEs, has raised legitimate concerns within affected industries.
As stakeholders navigate the implications, there's a pressing need for dialogue and potential adjustments to ensure a balanced and sustainable business environment for all parties involved.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Kolkata, Mar 1 (KNN) The West Bengal government has initiated the offering of land parcels sourced from unused areas of existing industries and defunct companies to foster the development of new industries.
As announced by Commerce and Industries Minister Shashi Panja, this marks a significant move, marking the first time such unused industry land will be repurposed for new ventures in the state, reported BL.
Minister Panja disclosed that nine industrial parks with a collective land area of approximately 1739 acres have been established for this purpose.
Furthermore, Minister Panja noted a high demand for land identified from closed industries, underscoring the positive reception received by the government's decision to permit the conversion of leasehold land to freehold status.
She informed that nine freehold proposals under the Industries Department have already received cabinet approval. Following discussions with the land department, approximately 35 land holdings have been granted freehold status, reflecting a favourable shift in the ease of doing business.
“From an ease of doing business perspective, this is very encouraging,” Panja added.
In a notable move, the state's Land and Land Reforms Department issued a notification last July, allowing the conversion of leasehold land with lease periods of 30 or 99 years.
This includes Kolkata's "khasmahal land" and plots within various industrial estates and parks managed by entities such as the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC), West Bengal Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBIIDC), and West Bengal Small Industries Development Corporation (WBSIDC).
Under this notification, lessees with a tenure of 99 years will be charged 15 per cent of the current market price for conversion to freehold, while lessees with a tenure of less than 30 years will incur a charge equivalent to 70 per cent of the current market price.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Indian men's hockey team displayed attacking efficiency to defeat Singapore 16-1 in a Pool A match in Hangzhou.
Harmanpreet Singh delivered an impressive four-goal performance, while Mandeep Singh achieved a hat-trick as India dominated Singapore, winning the Asian Games 2023 Pool A match with a score of 16-1. After a lackluster first quarter, India shifted into a higher gear, taking a commanding 6-0 lead over Singapore by halftime. Mandeep scored twice, while Lalit, Gurjant, Sumit, and Vivek each contributed a goal to the tally. India maintained their relentless attack, adding five more goals in the third quarter to assert their dominance. A total of nine players found the back of the net, with Varun Kumar and Abhishek making significant contributions in the second half.
This victory adds to India's impressive performance at the ongoing Asian Games. Filled with confidence, they commenced their Asiad campaign with a resounding 16-0 victory against Uzbekistan in the opening match before securing another one-sided win against Singapore. Looking ahead, the Indian team is determined to sustain their momentum and confidence as they prepare for two challenging pool matches. They will square off against the defending champions, Japan, on September 28, followed by a fierce rivalry clash against Pakistan on September 30. Their campaign will culminate with a match against Bangladesh on October 2.
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Trump unveils Afghanistan strategy, asks India to play greater role
22 Aug 2017
On August 22, President Donald Trump announced that he's putting a new strategy in place for Afghanistan and South Asia.
He said he'd prolong the US military intervention in Afghanistan but didn't mention how many US troops he'll send or for how long they'll stay.
He said he'll encourage India to play a greater role in Afghanistan and also warned Pakistan against supporting terrorists.
US ramps up airstrikes in Afghanistan under new Trump strategy
12 Oct 2017
US warplanes are conducting airstrikes on Afghanistan on a scale not seen since the height of the American troop surge in 2010.
In September, the US Air Force dropped 751 bombs in Afghanistan, a near 50% increase from August, the highest single-month spike in seven years.
In August, President Donald Trump announced a new Afghanistan strategy, giving the military more freedom to engage with militants.
Air force attributes increased bombing to Trump's Afghan strategy
In its monthly report, the US Air Force (USAF) attributed the increased bombings to "the president's strategy to more proactively target extremist groups that threaten the stability and security of the Afghan people."
The USAF has deployed six additional F-16 fighter-bombers to Bagram airfield, near Kabul.
More B-52 bombers are also conducting strike missions in Afghanistan from bases in the Persian Gulf.
Trump's policy was announced to help struggling Afghan forces
Former President Barack Obama had imposed restrictions on US troops, allowing them to only attack militants in certain circumstances, such as in self-defense.
However, Trump lifted these restrictions as part of his Afghanistan strategy to help US forces better engage with and fight militants.
His decision came even as Afghan forces struggled to contain a resurgent Taliban and increasingly expanding ISIS.
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Jordan- Man found dead under Abdoun Bridge
(MENAFN- Jordan Times) Police on Monday said they were trying to determine the identity of a man whose body was found lying under Abdoun Bridge earlier in the day.
The man, estimated by officials to be in his mid-30s or early 40s, was spotted lying on the street under the bridge at around 3:30pm, Public Security Department (PSD) Spokesperson Lt. Col. Mohammad Khatib said.
The PSD official said an initial examination of the body indicated that he died as a result of a fall.
"We cannot determine if the man jumped off the bridge or if it is a homicide," Khatib told The Jordan Times.
He added that criminal lab personnel at the scene took the man's fingerprints as well as blood and tissue samples.
"Uncovering his identity will help us determine what happened to the man," Khatib added.
The victim's body was taken to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine for an autopsy, according to the PSD spokesperson.
In May this year, a 27-year-old man died after falling from the bridge, but the police said homicide was ruled out.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, Nov 21 (KUNA) -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has denounced terrorist groups such as so-called Islamic State, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab and the Lordآ's Resistance Army for forcing women, boys and girls into de-humanizing servitude.
"Committed in the shadows, these actions are serious abuses of human rights, and may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity," Guterres said at a UN Security Council debate on 'Trafficking in Persons in Conflict Situations' on Tuesday.
"In recent days, we have all been horrified by images of African migrants beings sold as goods in Libya." The UN chief stressed that the need for bold moves to tackle such a situation.
"It is our collective responsibility to stop these crimes. We must act urgently to protect the human rights and dignity of migrant populations." He underlined the importance of bringing the perpetrators to justice and immediately increasing humanitarian aid to vulnerable people.
He also called for helping the Libyan authorities to strengthen their own capacity to protect and provide for vulnerable men, women and children.
"But there is also an urgent need to create more opportunities for regular migration, to restore the integrity of the refugee protection regime, and to increase the number of refugees resettled in the developed world," he said.
"Slavery and other such egregious abuses of human rights have no place in the 21st century," he affirmed.
According to the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons issued by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, increasing numbers of victims trafficked from Iraq, Syria and Somalia are appearing in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
"We must also do more to support the victims and survivors of trafficking. Indeed, they should be treated as victims of crime and not detained, prosecuted or punished for unlawful activities they were compelled to engage in, in order to survive," he said.
The UN chief also urged governments, the private sector and civil society to support the Blue Heart Campaign and the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children.
"We need to show the world our determination to end human trafficking, help its many victims and hold those responsible accountable for their crimes," he concluded. (end) asf.ibi
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Mon 29 May 2023, 6:04 PM
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Senior International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have travelled to Pakistan to secure the country's participation in this year's 50-overs World Cup in India which has been in doubt for political reasons.
Bilateral cricket has been a casualty of the soured relations between India and Pakistan over the last decade and the neighbours play each other only in multi-team events at neutral venues.
India have declined to tour Pakistan for September's Asia Cup and want the entire tournament be held in a neutral country, which has prompted a tit-for-tat response from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Its chairman Najam Sethi told Reuters this month there was a "very real possibility" of Pakistan boycotting the World Cup in India should PCB's proposal to stage at least some Asia Cup matches on home soil not be accepted.
The PCB said in a statement ICC Chairman Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice would arrive in Lahore on Tuesday to meet Sethi and others cricket officials during their two-day visit.
"That's something that's obviously ongoing at the moment," ICC General Manager Wasim Khan told a virtual press conference on Monday when asked about Pakistan's participation in the World Cup.
"Geoff Allardice, our CEO, and Greg are in Pakistan at the moment discussing a number of areas with the PCB hierarchy.
"But that's certainly up to the two countries and the hierarchy within the ICC to discuss them and come to some conclusions," added former PCB CEO Khan.
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Indian board secretary Jay Shah heads the Asian Cricket Council, which is likely to reveal the Asia Cup dates and venue this week.
Dates and venues for the World Cup, to be played in October-November, will be announced after the World Test Championship (WTC) final in London from June 7.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) TEHRAN — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday declared "victory" over the Islamic Daesh extremist group in Iraq and Syria as the jihadists cling to just a few remaining scraps of territory.
Iran is one of the main international backers of Syrian President Bashar Assad and has sent military advisers and thousands of "volunteers" to fight Daesh on the ground in Syria and Iraq.
In a televised speech Rouhani thanked "all the fighters of Islam", Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the armed forces of Iraq and Syria for "the end of this group that brought nothing but evil, destruction, murder and savagery".
He congratulated Iran's Revolutionary Guards and its foreign arm the Quds Force for a "great victory" but insisted that the "main work was accomplished by the people and armies of Syria, Iraq and Lebanon".
"We helped them in accordance with our religious and Islamic duties," he said.
Iranian media on Sunday and Monday showed footage of Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani in the Syrian border town of Albu Kamal, reporting he personally directed operations that recaptured the jihadists' final urban bastion over the weekend.
In a message released by the Revolutionary Guards, Soleimani congratulated Supreme Leader Khamenei on this "decisive victory" over Daesh.
"I announce the end of this group," the statement said.
He also hailed the role of Iraq's Hashed Al Shaabi paramilitary coalition — dominated by groups backed by Tehran — and the "decisive" role of Lebanon's Iranian-allied Hizbollah movement in the fighting in Syria.
Daesh extremists are currently fighting for survival in just a few pockets of remaining territory in Iraq and Syria, after losing the vast bulk of territory they seized in a lightning offensive in 2014.
Neither the Syrian nor Iraqi governments have so far declared definitive victory over the group.
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Whitecap Resources To Buy XTO Energy For $1.9 Billion
(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Whitecap Resources To Buy XTO Energy For $1.9 Billion
Imperial Oil (IMO) and ExxonMobil (XOM) have agreed to sell the Montney and Duvernay oil
and gas-producing areas of Alberta to Whitecap Resources (WCP) for $1.9 billion.
Imperial and ExxonMobil each have a 50% stake in XTO Energy Canada, which includes assets
in the Montney and Duvernay resource area that's located in central Alberta.
The sale is expected to close in this year's third quarter, and Imperial Oil's share of the
proceeds is estimated at $940 million.
Calgary-based Imperial Oil announced in January of this year that it would market its stake in
XTO Energy Canada jointly with ExxonMobil as part of a strategy to focus on key oilsands
assets and unload other ones.
The assets to be sold to Whitecap Resources include 227,200 hectares of land in the Montney
shale region and 34,000 hectares in the Duvernay shale area.
Production from XTO Energy Canada includes 140 million cubic feet of natural gas per day and
9,000 barrels of crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids each day.
Imperial Oil's stock is up 35% year to date at $63.54 per share.
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DEED: Minnesota's liquid assets
Minnesota knows water, and not just because it has 10,000 lakes.
Some of the leading water technology companies in the country have operations in Minnesota, including Ecolab, 3M, GE, Pentair and Aeration Industries. More than 15,500 people work in the Minnesota water sector, and the state ranks among the top 10 exporters of water and water technology in the United States, producing foreign sales of $729 million in 2012.
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Transportation Board: Oil cars a threat
Railroads should re-route oil-filled trains to avoid heavily populated areas, according to recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board.
The board also urged transportation regulators to work with railroads to make sure they have plans in place to handle “worst-case” scenarios involving derailed tanker cars carrying crude oil.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Three people trapped in a fire that broke out in the garbage room of an 18-storeyed residential building were rescued by the firefighters of Ras Al Khaimah civil defence department.
After being alerted about the accident, the central operations room of the RAK Police immediately dispatched a police patrol, an ambulance, firefighters, paramedics and rescue teams to the site.
"Immediate evacuation of the entire building was carried out. However, three people were trapped, and they were rescued in time," said Brigadier Mohammed Abdullah Al Zaabi, director-general of the RAK civil defence department.
Two other residents, who felt difficulty in breathing, were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment and medical care, he added.
"The RAK civil defence firefighters managed to put out the fire and suck out the accumulated smoke."
They used high-pressure water to douse the flames, he explained. "Four big smoke suckers were also used. The fire file was referred to the RAK Police for due procedures."
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Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], November 24 (ANI): As many as 528 new COVID-19 cases have been reported from Uttarakhand in the last 24 hours, the state health department informed on Tuesday.
With this, the total number of positive cases in the state rose to 72,160, including 4,631 active cases and 65,703 recoveries.
So far, 1,180 deaths have been reported from the state.
Meanwhile, India reported 37,975 new COVID-19 infections and 480 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The total cases in the country now stands at 91,77,841 including 86,04,955 recoveries and 4,38,667 active cases. With 480 new deaths, the cumulative toll reached 1,34,218. (ANI)


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The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has warned“Foreigners Only” tourist establishments saying such businesses may face a cancellation of their licences.
SLTDA said it had received complaints regarding discriminatory practices followed by some tourist establishments against Sri Lankan Citizens.
Issuing a statement, SLTDA noted that Sri Lanka's Constitution affords the equal right to all citizens where no person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, language, caste, sex, or anyone on such grounds, be subjected to any disability, liability, restriction, or condition concerning access to shops, public restaurants, hotels, places of public entertainment and places of worship.
SLTDA warned that if there is a formal complaint if it is found to have been discriminatory then it would not hesitate to suspend or cancel the licence and also inform travellers and online travel agencies to abstain from taking bookings from such places.
“Domestic tourists have stood by our industry through difficult times and it's our citizens who have supported out industry right throughout. For that, as industry stakeholders, we should be grateful,” SLTDA said.
SLTDA also urged domestic travellers to ensure that a tourist property is well taken care of, that they adhere to the hotel's requirements and be brand ambassadors for the industry and country. (Colombo Gazette)
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Srinagar- The government on Friday ordered all government employees to participate in the Independence Day function, advising heads of departments to ensure the presence of officials working under them.
“Independence Day is an important national event celebrated on 15th August every year. All government employees are duty bound to participate in commemorating such an important turning point in the history of our nation,” said a circular signed by Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Principal Secretary to the government.
“All the officers above the rank of Under Secretaries in the Union territory stationed at Srinagar/Jammu are therefore enjoined upon to attend the main function of the Independence Day Celebration, 2022 at the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Stadium, Sonawar, Srinagar/ Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu respectively, as part of their official duty. Any absence shall be only permissible with prior permission of their immediate superior.l,” the circular, copy of which is with the Kashmir Observer reads.
It asked Administrative Secretaries, Heads of the Departments, Managing Directors/Chief Executives of the Public Sector Undertakings to ensure that all officers/officials working under their administrative control, and stationed at Srinagar/Jammu, attend the function at their respective places.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Bali, September 24, 2022, SPA — Saudi Minister of Commerce, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Foreign Trade, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, and his accompanying delegation participated in the ministerial meeting of Trade, Investment and Industry Working Group of the G-20, which was held from 21-23 September, in the Indonesian city of Bali.
Dr. Al-Qasabi stressed that the meeting during the year of the Indonesian presidency is a continuation of the efforts made to confront global challenges in shaping the future of trade and investment and the G-20 member states' response to global crises by discussing solutions to support the necessary reforms of the World Trade Organization in light of the outcomes of the 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization, and the importance of the contribution of the multilateral trade systems in promoting the achievement of sustainable development goals, and stimulating sustainable and inclusive investments in all clean and low-emission technologies, including renewable energy, to accelerate economic recovery.
The meeting also discussed the roles that the G20 countries can adopt to ensure members' ability to benefit from digital trade and the integration of small and medium enterprises into global value chains, through which member states confirmed their continued support for the Kingdom's outputs during its presidency of the G20 for its contribution to responding to the repercussions of the Corona pandemic on trade and investment through short and long-term measures to support international trade and investment, in addition to discussing opportunities to enable digital transformations for inclusive and sustainable industrialization and exploring ways to support micro, small and medium enterprises to adopt Industry 4.0 technologies.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Dr. Al-Qasabi held bilateral meetings with the Indonesian Minister of Commerce Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, the Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, the US Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the South African Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel, the New Zealand Minister of Trade and Export Growth Damian O'Connor, the Minister of Trade and Industry in Singapore Jan Kim Young, and South Korean Trade Minister Dr. Ahn Duk-geun.
He also met the Executive Vice President of the European Commission responsible for trade Valdis Dombrovskis, Turkish Deputy Minister of Trade Dr. Mustafa Tuzcu, Russian Deputy Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Ilichev, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for Argentine International Economic Relations Cecilia Todesca Bocco. During these meetings, the development of relations and the strengthening of economic cooperation were discussed.
Dr. Al-Qasabi explained the importance of the group's focus on examining the roles that the G20 countries can adopt to ensure the ability to benefit from digital trade and the integration of small and medium enterprises into global value chains, in addition to the fact that the Kingdom supports efforts that seek to take advantage of opportunities to enable digital transformations in addition to its support for micro, small and medium enterprises to adopt modern technologies to support inclusive and sustainable industrialization.
The Saudi-Indonesian Business Council and the business forum covered a session with the participation of Saudi and Indonesian companies in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta.
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(MENAFN) During the past Iranian calendar year 1401 (ended on March 20), the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) completed the digging operation of 99 oil and gas wells, consisting of 15 development, five exploratory, and 79 workover wells, according to Masoud Afshar, the deputy head of NIDC for drilling operation. Of the wells drilled, 77 were in the operational zone of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC), eight were in fields under the supervision of the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC), eight were in fields under the operation of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC), two were for a project, and four were in the operational zone of the drilling management department of National Iranian Oil company (NIOC). Over 67,000 meters of drilling were conducted for the mentioned wells.
Afshar announced that comprehensive planning has been done to speed up drilling operations, and with the reconstruction and modernization of drilling machines and equipment, the company is expected to use more drilling machines in the oil-rich areas of the country. He also stated that 63 of the 73 light, heavy, and extra-heavy drilling rigs in the company's fleet are in operation or being moved, with 20 rigs being moved.
Hamidreza Golpayegani, the head of NIDC, declared the company's infrastructure improvement as its most significant achievement in the past year, in line with the programs of the Oil Ministry. Speaking at the company's annual board meeting, Golpayegani noted the significant improvement in NIDC's performance in various operational, technical, engineering, support, services, and headquarters departments in the previous year compared to the preceding two years. According to the statistics of the planning department, the productivity index of the company reached 62 percent in the past year, an improvement from 48 percent in 1400, Golpayegani said.
NIDC's completion of 99 oil and gas wells in 2022 highlights its potential for contributing to Iran's oil and gas industry. The company's drilling operations in various operational zones demonstrate its capacity to extract oil and gas from different fields, including those under the supervision of IOOC and PEDEC. Additionally, NIDC's infrastructure improvement and the speed-up of drilling operations suggest its commitment to enhancing its capabilities in the industry. As Iran continues to develop its oil and gas sector, companies like NIDC are crucial in supporting the country's economic growth and development.
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manageengine , Zoho Corporation's enterprise IT management division has announced its participation in LEAP 2023. LEAP, billed as a global platform for the most disruptive technology professionals and the region's most important event, is set to take place February 6 – 8, 2023 at the Riyadh Front Expo Centre in Saudi Arabia.
In order to achieve the objectives outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi businesses have embraced digital transformation efforts quickly. Modern technologies like analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and cybersecurity help to ease and assist this transition. It is essential that the IT infrastructure supporting this change is secure and durable in such a setting. In line with this, ManageEngine will show at LEAP how its complete solutions and cutting-edge technology can improve IT operations in regional businesses.
“LEAP is a great opportunity for us to be able to understand and validate the needs of this region and showcase how the ManageEngine platform will help businesses stay on top of their technology management and security needs,” he added.
The company will demonstrate all of its over 60 solutions, which span IT service management, operations management, security, Active Directory management, endpoint management, and analytics, at the four-day event. These products may assist businesses of all sizes in managing their IT infrastructure.
Senior global executives and experts from ManageEngine will be available at booth number H3.F70 to interact with potential partners and customers. They will be able to share best practices on how to thrive in the vibrant digitally powered Saudi economy. Considering the Kingdom has mandated that government agencies and businesses comply with key laws and regulations, company representatives will explain how manageengine solutions can help their organizations achieve compliance. They will also conduct live product demonstrations and highlight their capabilities.
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Prosafe SE: First Option Month Exercised For Safe Zephyrus
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BP Exploration Operating Company Limited ('bp') has exercised the first of four months of options through 21st December 2022 for the charter of the Safe Zephyrus to continue providing gangway connected operations supporting the Seagull project at the ETAP central processing facility in the UK North Sea.
The value of the one-month extension is approximately USD 3.5 million.
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S. Korea holds ballistic missile drill against N. Korea nuke test
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) TOKYO, Sept 4 (KUNA) -- South Korea's military said Monday it conducted a combined live-fire exercise in response to North Korea's sixth nuclear test a day earlier, Yonhap News Agency reported.
The training aimed at improving the capability of striking North Korea's Pyunggye-ri nuclear test site involved the Hyunmoo ballistic missile system and F-15K fighter jets, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
In the drill, the Hyunmoo-2A surface-to-surface missile and the F-15K's SLAM-ER precision-guided air-to-ground rocket accurately hit a designated target in the sea, the JCS said.
The North's Punggye-ri area is located some 280 km far away from the South Korean city of Sokcho. The Hyunmoo-2A's range is around 300 km, and the SLAM-ER can fly up to 270 km.
"The training demonstrates the South Korean military's resolve to destroy not only the origin of provocation but also the enemy's leadership and supporting forces if they threaten the security of our people," the JCS said.
North Korea said Sunday that it has successfully conducted a test of a hydrogen bomb that can fit on its intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in its sixth and most powerful nuclear detonation yet.
The sixth nuclear explosion since 2006 came amid heightened tensions after North Korea tested two ICBMs in July. (end) mk.tg
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Fog and mist descended upon UAE this Friday morning as well, causing low visibility on the roads.
According to the national met department, the weather forecast for today is fair weather and hazy at times.
Light to moderate winds in general.
The relative humidity will increase during night and early morning over some internal and coastal areas, with a chance of fog/mist formation.
Sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.
- ?????? ?????? ??????? (@NCMS_media) During the weekend, there might be a rise in temperature with the relative humidity likely to increase during the night and early morning over some internal areas and coastal areas with a chance of fog/mist formation.
Temperatures are expected to reach a maximum of 29C and a minimum of 4C.
Mercury to dip However, there will be a significant drop in temperature on Sunday and Monday, with a weak chance of light rainfall over far north of the country.
The weather will be cloudy and dusty in general on those days, with wind speeds reaching up to 60kmph.
Sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf - and moderate to rough by afternoon in the Oman sea.
Weather Forecast over the country from Thursday 25th, till Monday 29th of January 2018
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(MENAFN) Ahead of Tuesday's market opening, JetBlue Airways saw a significant increase in its stock value by over 15 percent, attributed to activist investor Carl Icahn's acquisition of nearly a 10 percent stake in the airline. The move, disclosed through a regulatory filing, indicates Icahn's belief in the undervaluation of JetBlue's stock and his perception of it as an appealing investment opportunity. Notably, JetBlue's stock had experienced a downturn of approximately 29 percent over the past year.
Icahn's involvement extends beyond share acquisition; he has engaged in discussions with JetBlue and intends to pursue further dialogue regarding potential representation on the company's board of directors. Despite this development, JetBlue has yet to offer a response to inquiries seeking comment on Icahn's actions and intentions.
The airline faced a significant setback recently when a federal judge ruled in favor of the Biden administration's decision to block JetBlue's proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines, citing concerns about reduced competition. Both JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have filed appeals with a higher court, with a hearing scheduled for June. JetBlue had asserted that the merger was essential for its rapid growth and enhanced competitiveness against larger industry players dominating the U.S. air travel market. However, following the court's decision, JetBlue indicated to Spirit Airlines the possibility of terminating the deal.
With the merger plan in limbo, JetBlue, headquartered in New York, must now strategize alternative avenues for growth. This task falls to CEO Joanna Geraghty, who recently succeeded Robin Hayes, the architect behind the failed acquisition. JetBlue's challenges extend beyond the regulatory setback, as the airline continues to grapple with the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike its larger competitors, JetBlue has struggled to achieve profitability, facing losses exceeding USD2 billion since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. As the company navigates these complexities, its future growth trajectory remains subject to uncertainties and strategic decisions under Geraghty's leadership.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has maintained price and financial stability as inflation "moderated", while banks remain "healthy", according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
"The QCB has maintained price and financial stability. Inflation has moderated following monetary policy tightening in tandem with the US Federal Reserve, consistent with the currency peg to the US dollar," IMF said in its Article IV consultation report on the country.
The IMF team, led by Ran Bi, had met with Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari; QCB Governor HE Sheikh Bandar bin Mohamed bin Saoud al-Thani, other senior government officials, and private sector representatives during the first fortnight of this month.
Reiterating that the QCB's prudent policies have underpinned financial stability; it said continued diligence is "critical" to maintain banking sector strength in a“higher-for-longer” interest rate environment.
The QCB has increased the repurchase rate by 500 basis points since the beginning of 2022 to 6% in July 2023. Since January 2022, repo rate has risen from 1% to 1.25% in March, 1.75% in May, 2.5% in June, 3.25% in July, 4% in September, 4.75% in November, 5.25% in December, 5.5% in March, 5.75% in May 2023 and the 6% in July. In 2022, the average repo rate was 2.77%.
On the consumer price index inflation, the IMF report said it will“likely moderate to 2%”.
According to the latest data of the Planning and Statistics Authority, higher expenses towards communication, recreation and food led Qatar's general inflation to rise 2.52% year-on-year in October 2023.
The IMF report said Qatar's banks remain "healthy", although the non-performing loan ratio has edged up as pandemic-related restructured loans have turned non-performing, output growth has normalised after the World Cup, and financial conditions have tightened.
"Banks' relatively high provisioning mitigates the risks," it however said.
The QCB has refined macro-prudential measures to further reduce risks associated with banks' external asset-liability mismatches, especially those of short maturities, which is welcome, according to the report.
"Continued diligence is critical to enhance banking sector resilience, complemented by reforms to further deepen domestic financial markets, as envisaged in the upcoming financial sector strategy," it said.
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The LGBTQI community in Sri Lanka continue to face harassment, rights groups informed Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.
Premadasa and key members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) held a round table discussion with LGBTQI rights organisations.
The round table was held at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition and was led by the new National Reforms Secretariat of the SJB. Over 30 LGBTQI activists and rights organisations participated in the discussions.
MPs Sarath Fonseka, Buddhika Pathirana, Ranjith Maduma Bandara, Tissa Attanayake and former MP Hirunika Premachandra also participated in the discussions to express their support to the LGBTQI community.
The National Reforms Secretariat has been set up in the Opposition Leader's Office in order to reach an agreement on the social transformation demanded by the general public to create a modern Sri Lanka.
The Secretariat aims to seek the views of all segments of society to assist the Opposition formulate solutions to the gravest economic, political and social crisis Sri Lanka is facing at present.
Matara District MP Buddhika Pathirana is the Chief Secretary of the new Secretariat and former Weligama Chairman Rehan Jayawickreme is the Assistant Secretary.
This is the first time that a major political party and the Opposition has engaged with wide discussions with the LGBTQI community. The SJB has publicly committed to non-discrimination and equality for the LGBTQI community and has institutionalised their commitment through setting up an internal LGBTQI Reforms Committee, headed by Rehan Jayawickreme. The Reforms Committee is responsible for formulating the SJB's policy on addressing discrimination and persecution of Sri Lanka's LGBTQI community.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa expressed dismay at the continued harassment and violence faced by the LGBTQI community, particularly at reports of police persecution. He was also briefed on the wider issues faced by the community, including in employment, housing and education.
The Opposition's round table comes in the wake of a Private Member's Bill submitted by SLPP MP Premnath Dolawatte to amend sections 365 and 365A of the Penal Code and decriminalise same sex relations. President Wickremasinghe and several political parties have expressed their support for the Bill. (Colombo Gazette)
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Semiconductor Supply Chain to likely gain momentum from Nov-Dec
New Delhi, 14 Oct (KNN) The scarcity of semiconductors has pulled down the car sales due to cut in production, but India's leading automobile manufacturer Maruti Suzuki is seeing an increase in number of customers buying cars by availing their Smart Finance Scheme.
Maruti Suzuki disseminated this information to a news agency, informing that almost 25, 000 loans disbursals are happening on a monthly basis and about 10,000 earlier this year.
Exclusively speaking with KNN on Maruti's Smart Finance Scheme, Rakesh Chhabra, Managing Partner, Sonipat based Choudhary Enterprises stated that, Maruti Suzuki as a company is a trend setter, they study and then move to trial. These are new form of businesses and it will benefit everyone.”
“The shortage of semiconductors is temporary, and by next month around 15th November production will see a rise, and by December the automobile industry will be back on track,” added Chhabra.
Due to the pandemic, there has been a shift in the purchasing behaviour of customers, which calls for various innovate approach on marketing and sales front.
Maruti Suzuki Finance is an end to end digital auto financing platform where the customer can view, compare and apply for a loan of their choice. The customer can also derive his on-road price (by selecting accessories, insurance etc. as per the need) and track the loan application in real time. Maruti Suzuki Smart Finance is India's first Online and end to end car finance platform providing an easy and convenient car financing solution to the Car buyer.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Grieg Seafoods total harvest volume for the third quarter 2021 was approximately 20 500 tonnes GWT. This excludes volumes from the Shetland operation which is classified as held for sale according to IFRS 5.
Harvest volume (tonnes GWT) by region for Q3 2021:
Rogaland: 6 300
Finnmark: 9 900
British Columbia: 4 300
Average regional farming costs per kg for Q3 2021 were approximately:
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The complete Q3 2021 report will be released Wednesday 3 November 2021 at 06:00 CET.
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Grieg Seafood ASA is one of the world's leading salmon farmers, targeting 130 000 tonnes of harvest (GWT) in 2025. Our farms are in Finnmark and Rogaland in Norway, British Columbia and Newfoundland in Canada, and Shetland in the UK. Our headquarter is located in Bergen, Norway. Grieg Seafood ASA was listed at the Oslo Stock Exchange in June 2007. More than 900 people work in the Company throughout our regions.
Sustainable farming practices are the foundation of Grieg Seafood's operations. The lowest possible environmental impact and the best possible fish welfare is both and ethical responsibility and drive economic profitability. Towards 2025, we aim for global growth, cost improvements and to evolve from a pure salmon supplier to an innovation partner for selected customers.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - As the cold season begins, the Public Security Directorate (PSD) has issued a call for the safe use of heaters and encouraged people to exercise caution when using them.
The PSD indicated that scores of heater-related incidents occurred last winter, resulting in a dozen deaths and numerous injuries.
The incidents were primarily attributed to the improper use of heaters as this practice can lead to asphyxiation-the primary cause of death in heater accidents, Police Spokesperson Lt. Col. AmerSartawitold The Jordan Times.
The PSD conducts annual awareness campaigns through multiple media outlets to educate the public on the safe operation of kerosene, gas and electric heaters, Sartawi said, adding thatdespite consistent warnings over the years, the directorate continues to receive reports of incidents caused by negligence and a failure to adhereto heater safety guidelines.
Sartawi said that the PSD identified several common causes of heater-related accidents, including inadequate ventilation, using heaters for drying clothes or cooking, and cylinder leaks, emphasising the potential for accidents, such as home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to World Health Organisation (WHO), carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas produced by the burning processes in heaters, which diffuses across the lung tissues and into the bloodstream, making it difficult for the body's cells to bind to oxygen.
WHO warned that exposure to carbon monoxide can lead to difficulties in breathing, exhaustion, dizziness, and flu-like symptoms. High levels of exposure can be fatal, necessitating immediate action by calling emergency services.
In response to these incidents, Sartawioutlined preventive measures, emphasising the importance of regularly ventilatingindoor spaces, avoiding leaving heaters unattended while sleeping, and discouraging the use of heaters in bathrooms.
Sartawiadded that electric heaters should not be used for more than five consecutive hours, while kerosene heaters must not be refueled while lit and should be turned off outside the house.
Sartawi said that there arefive additional safety precautions for gas heaters, including inspecting cylinders and connecting pieces for leaks, ensuring the flame is consistently turnedon, and cautioning against entrusting children to replace gas cylinders.
The PSDunderlined the importance of keeping heaters away from confined spaces,such askitchens and bedrooms, identifying the stairwell as the safest location for placement.
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The festival will gather pros and amateurs of new sports from all over the world on one site, with exciting prizes and competitions for all fankeeper's .
Teqball will be held for the first time in the UAE and will also be the very first Asian Teqball tour this year. Teqball is a game played on a specially-curved table. This mix of football and ping-pong is rapidly taking over the world: it's popular with the legendary football players, amateur teams, as well as children and people with disabilities. The game may get an Olympic status soon. The International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) includes 151 national federations in five continents. In Europe, this sport is being intensively developed at a professional level, and some countries plan to include it in the school curriculum.
The event is organized by the Telemice Events agency. Entry is free for all visitors.
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Turkey’s Borsa Istanbul opened Wednesday’s session higher
(MENAFN) Turkey’s main share index started at 2,389.11 points on Wednesday, rising 0.75 percent, or 17.86 points, from the prior end.
Borsa Istanbul's BIST 100 index fell by 1.44 percent to 2,371.25 points at Tuesday's end, with a day-to-day exchange volume of 29.7 billion Turkish liras (USD1.8 billion).
The US dollar/Turkish lira exchange price increased to 17.1591 at 09.55 AM regional time (0655GMT) from 16.9880 at the prior end.
The euro/Turkish lira rate price surged to 17.5728 from 17.4030, whereas a British pound exchanged for 20.4849 Turkish liras, increasing from 20.2750 at the prior end.
Worldwide main Brent crude was sold at USD105.14 a barrel at 10.05 AM regional time (0705 GMT) for a 2.30 percent jump after the prior session end at USD102.77 per barrel.
American main West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood at USD101.27 a barrel at the same time for a 1.77 percent increase after the prior session finished at USD99.50 per barrel.
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SNB vice chairman Fritz Zurbrügg is one of three governors who decide on Swiss monetary policy. Keystone / Anthony Anex
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Vice Chairman Fritz Zurbrügg will retire at the end of July 2022, the bank announced on Monday.
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Zurbrügg, 61, who has served as SNB vice-chairman since 2015 - and heads the department that looks at financial stability and monitors risk in the financial system - has had health issues recentlyExternal link .
“The Vice Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, Fritz Zurbrügg, has informed the Bank Council that he will be retiring at the end of July 2022,” the SNB said in a statement on Monday. The central bank did not name a successor.
Zurbrügg was in charge of implementing the SNB's monetary policy when it ended its minimum exchange rate against the euro and introduced negative interest rates and forex purchases to counter the strength of the Swiss franc.
“Fritz Zurbrüggs activities at the SNB have been shaped by the low interest rate environment worldwide, various international crises and the extraordinary measures the SNB has had to take to ensure price stability,” the SNB said
In October it was reported that Zurbrügg had to undergo planned heart surgeryExternal link . This followed a cardiac procedureExternal link performed on chairman Thomas Jordan in August.
Last month, the SNB kept interest rates in negative territory and is due to announce its next monetary policy review in December.
Swiss National Bank governing board member Andrea Maechler said last month that modest Swiss inflation, at an annual rate of around 1.2%, was capping the franc's rise. But she reiterated the SNB's commitment to currency market interventions designed to limit, if needed, the effect that the Swiss franc's strength has on Switzerland's export-orientated economy.
The safe-haven currency has risen to its highest levels against the euro in more than six years.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The death toll from a Russian attack on a residential high-rise building in Odesa has risen to eight.
The State Emergency Service reported this on Facebook , according to Ukrinform.
"Odesa. The body of the eighth dead person was found under the rubble at the site of a Russian strike on a high-rise building. Work is underway to unblock it," the SES said.
As Ukrinform reported, on the night of March 2, Russian invaders attacked Odesa with combat drones. An enemy drone hit a multi-story apartment building in a residential area of the city, destroying part of a section with 18 apartments.
As of 14:50, five people were reported dead, including a three-year-old child. Eight people were reported injured, including one child. Five people were rescued.
Later, the bodies of a woman and a baby were found under the rubble.
Photo: SES / Facebook
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ninety-four bodies of the fallen defenders have been returned to the territory of Ukraine.
The relevant statement was made by the Coordination Headquarters on the Treatment of Prisoners of War on Telegram , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Today we have managed to bring back 94 bodies (remains) of the fallen defenders of Ukraine to the Ukrainian-controlled territory,” the report states.
At the same time, in compliance with international humanitarian law, Ukraine handed over to the Russian side the bodies of the mercenaries eliminated in view of Russian armed aggression against Ukraine.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine will ensure that the repatriated bodies and remains of the fallen defenders of Ukraine are properly and safely transported to the specified state specialized institutions to be transferred in the established order to the representatives of law enforcement agencies and forensic medical experts in order to conduct procedural actions and forensic examinations, which are necessary for the identification of the deceased.
The process of returning the bodies of the fallen defenders to the Ukrainian-controlled territory involved the efforts of the Coordination Headquarters in cooperation with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Internal Affairs Ministry, the Main Department of the Ukrainian State Emergency Service in the Sumy region, the State Border Guard Service, and other security and defense agencies, as well as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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