(MENAFN- Iraq Business News) The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) , in collaboration with the Directorate of Agriculture in Ninawa Governorate and the University of Mosul , is implementing a multi-year initiative to transform farming practices in Ninawa governorate to boost food security and sustainability among small-holder farmers.
The WFP-led programme trains over 500 farmers in conservation agriculture, water management, and modern irrigation techniques to overcome the worst effects of the climate crisis that threaten agricultural production and livelihoods.
The initiative aims to integrate 'conservation agriculture' methods with modern irrigation to enhance natural resources; promoting no-till techniques, the initiative aims to achieve labour and cost savings for farmers as well as address the critical issue of water scarcity in arid lands. Ninawa, historically known as the "breadbasket" of Iraq, has seen several years of drought, water shortages, poor soil conditions, and limited access to resources, exacerbated by conflict.
The project also helps enhance biodiversity and ensure long-term resilience in the face of climate variability by equipping farmers with both the knowledge and tools to embrace soil conservation, use native seeds, and introduce drought-resistant species. Participants are also receiving agricultural inputs and assets WFP donated to the University of Mosul and the Directorate of Agriculture, such as no-till seeders, tractors, and storage facilities.
WFP is working closely with the Government of Iraq and its partners to address the root causes of climate change and adaptation and national policy to support the most vulnerable families. Generously funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), this project aims to pave the way for sustainable agricultural development in Iraq.
"This initiative is an important step in improving food security and food systems in Iraq" said WFP Country Director and Representative in Iraq Ally-Raza Qureshi. "By providing the farmers with the right tools and know-how for smarter farming practices means helping them cultivate sustainably, using fewer resources."
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(MENAFN) The European Union (EU) has removed Pakistan from its list of High-Risk Third Countries. The decision comes after Pakistan got off the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list last year, which is a list of countries under increased monitoring for deficiencies in their systems to curb money laundering and terror financing. In a statement, Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce welcomed the development, saying that it would add to the comfort level of the European economic operators.
The ministry also noted that Pakistan's placement on the EU's high-risk third countries list had created an undue regulatory burden on obligated entities in the EU, leading to instances where some of them had refused to entertain legal and financial transactions with individuals and entities based in Pakistan. The ministry hoped that the new development would ease the cost and time of legal and financial transactions by Pakistani entities and individuals in the EU.
EU Pakistan tweeted that the move was an important positive step for Pakistan and was in line with the FATF's decision last year. The EU had placed Pakistan on its high-risk third countries list in October 2018, following the FATF's listing of Islamabad on its grey list in June 2018. The EU's list was aimed at preventing money laundering and terror financing. The removal of Pakistan from the list indicates that the EU now considers Pakistan to have improved its systems to combat these issues.
Pakistan's removal from the EU's high-risk third countries list is a significant development for the country's economy. The placement on the list had led to increased scrutiny of Pakistan's financial transactions and had negatively impacted its reputation in the international business community. The removal of Pakistan from the list will likely boost investor confidence and increase economic opportunities for Pakistani entities and individuals in the EU. It remains to be seen how this development will impact Pakistan's efforts to combat money laundering and terror financing moving forward.
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Demand for shuttle tankers in countries with robust offshore oil production and limited pipeline infrastructure is set to grow continuously in the coming years, as produced volumes in need of transport rise to 3.3 billion barrels per year before the end of the decade, jumping 35% from 2.5 billion in 2021, a Rystad Energy report shows.
The analysis focuses on the five key shuttle tanker markets – Brazil, Canada, Norway, the UK and Russia. In locations where subsea pipelines are unviable, shuttle tankers are crucial for moving liquids from wells to refineries and terminals. Apart from minor dips in total utilization across these countries in 2018 and 2021, shuttle tanker activity has increased year-on-year since 2013 and is set to grow further by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% between 2021 and 2030.
The North Sea was once the pioneer region and largest market for shuttle tankers due to its harsh environmental conditions and fragmented field structure, but the concept has been exported to other offshore areas with great success. Brazil is now the largest market for shuttle tankers due to its ultra-deep-water oilfields and will account for more than half the shuttle market demand from 2026.
“There is a need for a new influx of shuttle tankers to meet the increasing demand and replace some of the ageing capacity that will be taken out of service. Crude oil extraction will continue for many years to come and, given the robust economics and competitiveness of the offshore industry, new investments in offshore production are likely to continue building, ensuring a bright future lies ahead for the shuttle tanker industry,” says Oddmund Føre, senior vice president of energy service research with Rystad Energy.
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Chennai, March 21 (IANS) The growth rate in tractor sales is to halve in FY24, while the operating margins are set to improve owing to lower input costs, said credit rating agency CRISIL Ratings.
'Domestic tractor sales volume growth is seen halving to 4-6 per cent in fiscal 2024 from a high base created by a compound average growth rate of 10 per cent since fiscal 2020 on the back of successive normal monsoons,' CRISIL said in a statement.
However, softening prices of inputs such as steel and pig iron will provide a 100-200 basis points (bps) respite to the operating margin of tractor makers.
Further, net cash-positive balance sheets will continue to support strong credit profiles.
In fiscal 2023, tractor sales volume will hit a record as farm sentiment remains healthy after another good monsoon -- the key driver of farm incomes -- and increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the 2022-23 market season.
'Riding on a high base, tractor volume growth next fiscal will be driven by both, the farm and commercial segments. The 5 per cent increase in MSP for wheat for the ongoing rabi crop -- the highest in the last four fiscals -- will improve farm incomes, while the government's infrastructure push and higher construction activity will drive commercial demand,' said Naveen Vaidyanathan, Director.
According to Nitin Bansal, Associate Director, high input prices had led to operating margin falling for the last two fiscals from a decadal high of about 22 per cent in fiscal 2021 to about 15 per cent in fiscal 2023, despite successive price hikes.
However, prices of steel and pig iron, which together account for about 90 per cent of the total raw material cost of tractors, have eased in the past few months and may decline by 6-12 per cent next fiscal, driven by softer coal prices.
This should help improve operating margin to 16-17 per cent, Bansal said.
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(MENAFN) Based on the RBK on Saturday, which cited sources in the financial industry and the government, Moscow is looking for ways to delink settlements with foreign partners from the United States dollar.
Following the imposition of sanctions on the country earlier this year by a number of Western countries related to the war in Ukraine, Russia has intensified attempts to convert foreign settlements to national currencies. Russia’s use of the euro and the dollar has been regarded compromised as a result of the penalties.
Nonetheless, the dollar still serves as the basis for calculating the exchange rate for local currencies used in cross-border commerce. When computing the ruble-tenge exchange rate, for instance, the value of the tenge in dollars is converted into the ruble and vice versa.
According to RBK’s sources, the Finance Ministry and Central Bank of Russia are currently collaborating with banks on a mechanism that would enable Russia to set costs for foreign contracts using new indicators without taking the dollar exchange rate into account.
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Ninety-one new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Rajasthan taking the total number of cases to 4,838 in the state. According to the state health department, Rajasthan has registered 125 deaths so far.
"91 fresh cases of coronavirus have been reported in Rajasthan today till 9 am, taking total number of cases to 4,838 out of which 1,941 cases are active. Number of fatalities due to the disease stands at 125," the Health Department said.
With 3,970 new COVID-19 cases being reported in the last 24 hours, the count of total confirmed cases in the country reached 85,940 on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.


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MSMEs in Trichy urge TN Govt to help procure orders from Defence & Railways
Trichy, Aug 5 (KNN) The BHEL Small and Medium Industries Association (Bhelsia) has requested the Tamil Nadu government to set up a panel to secure defence and railway components production order for MSMEs in Trichy.
The association has expressed disappointment at the inability to cash in on the benefits of the Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor (TNDIC) project in the last two years.
Suggesting the formation of a committee to pull investments Bhelsia said that it must consists of representatives from all the five nodal cities namely Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Salem and Hosur.
The committee can be formed either under the guidance of Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) or Tamil Nadu Industrial Investment Corporation (TIIC), said Bhelsia representatives during their meeting with the state minister for industries Thangam Thennarasu.
“It is high time governments stopped spending money on exhibitions and seminars. Authorities must help MSMEs get defence and railway components production orders. Export opportunities must be explored too,” Rajappa Rajkumar, president, of Bhelsia, said.
The association members urged the Minister to facilitate more clusters and incubation centres in the nodal cities for developing modern components. (KNN Bureau)
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Taj Trapezium Zone re-categorized to permit MSMEs with pollution score between 11 to 20
Agra, Dec 9 (KNN) The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) has recategorized the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) which now permits new categories of MSME units with pollution scores of 11 to 20 to be set up in Agra, reported India Today.
TTZ was created for 50 km around the monument which banned setting up of new industrial units, ordered by the Supreme Court.
Apart from hotels, Agra can now have manufacturing units in 31 industrial categories, including cloth, rubber, medicines, paint, food processing, dairy, liquid soap, detergent, starch, toothpaste, and talcum powder.
The colour-coded pollution scores used till now by the Central Pollution Control Board, where only 'White' category industries were being allowed in Agra has been shelved by NEERI.
Last year the Supreme Court instructed NEERI to form new sectoral guidelines.
With these new guidelines in place, all industries with pollution scores of 20 and below, could be established in the TTZ with only permission from the UP Pollution Control Board.
Industries having pollution scores of 21 and above, will have to apply for permission from NEERI.
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By Government Press Office | BELIZE
BELMOPAN, Belize – On May 30, prime minister John Briceño signed US$45-million development loan agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) for the construction of a tertiary hospital in Belmopan.
His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Arabia's minister of tourism and chairman of the board of directors of SFD, signed on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The signing is part of efforts taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support developing countries and small island developing states like Belize to overcome sustainable development and climate change challenges. This agreement, therefore, emphasizes the kingdom's commitment.
Witnessing the signing were Anthony Mahler, minister of tourism and diaspora relations; Kevin Bernard, minister of health and wellness; Christopher Coye, minister of state in the ministry of finance, economic development and investment; Narda Garcia, CEO in the office of the prime minister and investment and H.E. Haisam Diab.
More than 200,000 citizens are expected to benefit from the new state-of-the-art medical facility which will provide both secondary and tertiary healthcare services. Additionally, the new facility will serve a dual role as the university hospital for the University of Belize's Faculty of Medicine, providing an enabling environment to foster the growth and development of future medical professionals.
Belmopan is an ideal location for the hospital, which will not only serve residents of western and southern Belize but will also provide an alternative for the evacuation of patients from the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital during natural disasters, should the need arise. This will ensure the continuation of medical services before, during, and after such events.
Prior to the signing, the delegations held a bilateral meeting during which H.E. Al Khateeb informed the prime minister that funding was also approved to the government of Belize for the construction of a solar energy plant that will assist the country in meeting its energy needs using an eco-friendly energy source. The solar energy plant discussions also dovetailed on the advantage to continue promoting Belize as an eco-tourism destination.
Following an invitation from prime minister Briceño to participate in the upcoming Belize Investment Summit, scheduled for August 30 to September 1, in San Pedro Town, the Saudi minister of tourism committed the participation of government officials and private sector representatives from Saudi Arabia.
Since its establishment in 1974, SFD has implemented more than 700 development projects and programs worldwide. Belize is the 88th country to benefit from SFD funding for a development project.
The people and government of Belize thank the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia for their support, which will ensure that every citizen is afforded access to affordable and quality healthcare and healthcare facilities.
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Geneva: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries underlined the pressing need to find a comprehensive solution to the Sudanese crisis.
The GCC Countries also urged the Sudanese crisis parties to maintain calm, give priority to dialogue, unify ranks, preserve the cohesion of national state institutions and prevent their collapse, and prevent any external interference in Sudanese affairs that would fuel the conflict and threaten regional peace and security.
This came in the statement delivered by Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva HE Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, in her capacity as Chairperson of the Gulf Group, during the 'Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Sudan,' within the framework of the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Her Excellency expressed the GCC countries' deep concern about the suffering of the Sudanese people from violence, displacement and the collapse of basic human rights. She noted that the GCC countries encourage talks, facilitated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the African Union, between representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and representatives of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which resumed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on October 29.
HE Dr. Al Muftah She expressed that the GCC countries' welcoming of the declaration issued on November 7, 2023 regarding the commitment of the Sudanese parties to facilitate the arrival of humanitarian aid and pave the way for reaching an agreement that would alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people, meet their aspirations, and contribute to enhancing the country's security, stability and prosperity in all fields.
Furthermore, Her Excellency reiterated the GCC countries' commitment to standing by the Sudanese people, and continuing to provide humanitarian aid and contributing to alleviating their suffering.
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(MENAFN – Gulf Times) Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) has announced that, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, it is giving a donation to the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs, represented by Talib Afifa, a member of the organisation’s board of directors.
The donation comes as part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility programme and a longstanding commitment to persons of special needs.
The Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs is a non-profit organisation that focuses on the social, mental, academic, and healthy rehabilitation of people with special needs in a way that is compatible with Islamic principles, traditions, customs, and peculiarities of the Qatari society.
The society provides care to all residents of Qatar equally, irrespective of financial capability.
Commenting on the donation, Rana al-Asaad, the head of Personal Banking at al khaliji, stated: ‘We proudly support the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs for their extremely valuable work towards the welfare of our communities, especially during Ramadan.
‘Their mission has contributed heavily to the wider social, physical, and mental wellbeing of the Qatari society over the years, she said. ‘We are pleased to support such a cause, which shares al khaliji’s values and commitment to the overall development of society in line with the human and social development pillars of the Qatar National Vision 2030.
al khaliji remains dedicated to its far-reaching corporate social responsibility (CSR) plan that is in line with a commitment towards the wellbeing and development of the community.
Under its social wellbeing activities and initiatives, al khaliji has been an avid supporter of the Qatar Autism Society, Qatar Cancer Society (QSC), and Ehsan Centre, to name a few.
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(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijan and Croatia have agreed on cooperation in culture. The decision was made during the meeting between the Culture Minister Anar Karimov and the Croatian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Branko Zebic.
In his remarks, Anar Kerimov noted that friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Croatia have laid an excellent foundation for establishing fruitful cooperation in many areas.
He also touched upon the issue of further strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.
Anar Karimov stressed the importance of using the experience of Croatia in restoring cultural heritage and exchanging experience in library science and museum field.
The Croatian Ambassador expressed satisfaction with the development of bilateral relations between the countries. He stressed the importance of such meetings for the implementation of joint cultural projects. Branko Zebic expressed his hope for further expansion of cultural ties.
Earlier, the Culture Minister Anar Karimov had met a delegation led by the head of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) Taha Ayhan. The parties discussed further cooperation in the framework of the Islamic Cultural Heritage.
The Culture Minister also touched upon the visit of the ICESCO delegation to Azerbaijan in January, when the head of the organization proposed to declare Shusha the "Capital of Islamic Culture".
Speaking about TURKSOY's proposal to declare Shusha the "Capital of Culture of the Turkic World" in 2023, Anar Karimov stressed that this decision proves a great attention of the Turkic-Islamic world to the cultural richness of Azerbaijan's ancient city.
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Srinagar- Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with government forces in Waterhail area of Budgam district of Central Kashmir on Wednesday, police said.
“Two militants have been killed so far. The operation is still in progress,” a police official said.
Giving details, a police spokesman said government forces launched a cordon and search operation in Waterhail area of the district following information about the presence of militants there.
He said the hiding militants fired at the government forces, leading to a gunfight.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar said three Lashkar men, including most wanted Lateef Rather, were trapped in the encounter.
“03 #terrorists of #terror outfit LeT(TRF) including terrorist Lateef Rather trapped in ongoing #encounter. Terrorist Lateef is involved in several #civilian #killings including Rahul Bhat & Amreen Bhat,” Kumar tweeted.
Rahul Bhat, who had got the job of a clerk under the special employment package for migrants in 2010-11, was gunned down by militants inside the Tehsil office in Chadoora town in Budgam on May 12.
Days later, TV artist Amreen Bhat was shot dead inside her house in Chadoora.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Apr 4 (KNN) The Government has firmly debunked media reports claiming that medicine prices will witness a significant hike of up to 12 percent from April 2024.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has clarified that such reports of substantial price hikes are fake and misleading. Earlier, it was reported that the prices of more than 500 medicines would be increased from April onwards.
Through an official statement, the Ministry of Health has termed these reports as fake, misleading, and malicious.
The statement explicitly states that the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, annually revises the ceiling prices of scheduled medicines based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), and this increase is nominal.
Providing further clarification, the statement revealed that during the calendar year 2023, the annual change in the WPI was a nominal (+) 0.00551 percent.
Consequently, in its meeting held on March 20th, the NPPA approved a nominal increase of 0.00551 percent in the prices of scheduled medicines.
This negligible WPI increase translates into minimal changes in medicine prices. Specifically, out of the 923 medicines under price regulation, 782 will witness no alteration in ceiling prices, maintaining the status quo until March 31, 2025.
Moreover, for the remaining 54 medicines with ceiling prices ranging from Rs 90 to Rs 261, the increase amounts to a mere Rs 0.01, as per the statement.
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority also ensures that manufacturers increase the prices of medicines in line with the ceiling prices established by the authority.
However, manufacturers have the liberty to avail or forgo the minuscule price adjustment set by the NPPA.
The Ministry's statement clarified that the NPPA's measures to regulate medicine prices ensure that citizens can continue to access essential medications without experiencing any significant financial burden.
The Government has urged the public to rely on credible sources for accurate information regarding medicine prices and has categorically debunked reports of a significant price hike from April 2024.
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Doha: Doha Academy schools had a staff briefing on Saturday October 2nd to ensure that all of the pre-cautionary measures that were announced by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education are met and that Doha Academy Al Waab, Doha Academy Salwa and DIKG are fully ready to welcome back all their students in a safe environment.
Chairperson and Founder of Doha Academy schools and the Al Faleh Educational Holding, Dr. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, visited the three schools of Doha Academy and attended the briefing sessions along with the staff and teachers.
Sheikha Aisha concluded the sessions by thanking all the senior leaders, teachers and staff who have worked tirelessly during the pandemic to deliver the curriculum online and were always ready to follow any new guidelines from the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to ensure safety of the students and the staff.
“Doha Academy schools shifted to the digital and virtual learning very quickly overcoming the challenges imposed by COVID-19 pandemic. Our teams have proven to have done a tremendous job in bringing the best learning experience to the students whether virtually or face-to-face. We are so glad that we can welcome our students back on campus all at once and will make sure to keep them along with our staff safe at all times,” said Dr. Sheikha Aisha.
Principal of Doha Academy Harvey RJ Trump said:“All of our teachers are delighted to be finally welcoming our learners back. Virtual and blended learning has tested our understanding, improved our technological abilities and changed the way we can educate young people in times of difficulty. However nothing, I believe, is better than a class full of eager students and a school that is once again vibrant with youthful enthusiasm.”
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(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and China have embarked on a collaborative effort aimed at ensuring secure energy supplies in their respective markets. The two nations are planning to establish petrochemical joint ventures that will play a crucial role in transforming crude oil into petrochemicals and exploring innovative applications of hydrocarbons, nuclear energy, and fuel. In a meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Minister of Energy Abdulaziz Al-Saud and the chairman of China's National Energy Authority, Zhang Jianhua, discussed the potential of these joint ventures and explored avenues to enhance collaboration across various aspects of the energy sector's supply chains.
The discussions between Al-Saud and Zhang also focused on strengthening ties between Saudi Arabia and China in multiple energy domains. Both countries aim to align their efforts with the objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030 and China's Belt and Road Initiative. The mutual cooperation in these areas is expected to drive economic growth, promote trade and investment, and foster innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
Looking ahead, Saudi Arabia is preparing to host two significant events, namely the 10th session of the Arab-Chinese Business Conference and the eighth Investment Symposium. Scheduled to take place in Riyadh from June 11 to 12, these gatherings are poised to be the largest Arab-Chinese gatherings focused on business and investment. With over 2,000 participants, including high-level government representatives, senior officials, CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs, the conferences aim to foster collaboration and seek solutions of mutual interest between Arab nations and China. The events, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with the Chinese Council for the Promotion of International Trade and various government agencies, carry the theme of "Collaborating for Prosperity."
The overarching goal of this collaboration is to enhance cooperation in the economy, trade, and investment sectors, with a focus on strategic collaboration that benefits both Arab nations and China. By leveraging their respective strengths and resources, Saudi Arabia and China seek to build enduring partnerships that drive prosperity and mutual development.
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After four years of delay, Shah Rukh Khan's new movie“Pathaan” was released on Wednesday, after facing immense opposition from Hindu nationalists.
Shah Rukh Khan's much-awaited movie“Pathaan” was released just one day ahead of India's Republic Day after facing immense resistance from hard-line Hindi groups in certain parts of India. Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham starred in this movie.
Hindu activists' anger roused because Deepika Padukone appeared in a saffron outfit in a song in the film. This color is considered sacred in Hinduism, which is why some Hindu nationalists boycotted the movie and protested in different cities to ban the release of the movie.
A group of Hindu youths protested against Khan's movie, and set the posters on fire at the Deepprabha cinema hall and shouted“film chalega, hall jalega
(the movie plays, the hall will burn).
“The Hindutva cannot be compromised. Any element that opposes the Sanatan culture will not be tolerated in Bhagalpur in other parts of India,” the Bajrang Dal members said, according to the Indian Express.
Right-wing Hindu activists had opposed other movies including Aamir Khan's“Laal Singh Chaddha”, and Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra of Ranbir in the past years.
Despite so much opposition,“Pathaan” was screened in cinemas in certain parts of India. NDTV, a New Delhi-based media company has stated that some 500,000 tickets were sold out on the first day of the release.
Shah Rukh Khan, also known as the“King” has been one of the iconic figures in Indian Cinema for the past thirty years. Khan appeared in a new movie after four years.
Shah Rukh Khan's last mega movie“Safar” was released in 2018, and became overwhelmingly popular in India and beyond. Sharefacebook twitter whatsapp linkedin email print tumblr telegram
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Cloquet police investigate thefts
The Cloquet Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating the person or persons responsible for two major theft and burglary cases that occurred in the Cloquet area over the weekend.
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Over 600,000 Afghans returned home last year: IOM
(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok): More than 600,000 Afghans returned home voluntarily or were deported from Pakistan and Iran last year, bringing the number of returnees to Afghanistan since 2001 to over eight million.
IOM said on Thursday reintegration in Afghan society was difficult for returnees, with the country still mired in conflict and faced with high levels of internal displacement, limited services and few jobs.
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation coordinates the provision of humanitarian post-arrival and reintegration assistance in close cooperation with UNHCR and IOM.
A statement from IOM said it coordinated assistance to undocumented returnees while UNHCR coordinated efforts to help registered refugees.
IOM Chief of Mission Laurence Hart said: €œThis joint report reflects our shared commitment to assist the most vulnerable.
€œIn spite of the inherent challenges of returning home, sometimes after decades abroad, IOM and UNHCR are working hand in hand to ensure sustainable solutions are provided to returnees.€
UNHCR Country Representative Fathiaa Abdallah was quoted as saying: €œWe continue to assist tens of thousands of Afghans each year. As the report details, the true challenge now lies in a whole-of-community response that leaves no one behind.€
While the impact of returns on host communities was assessed, Hart stressed the need for greater efforts to ensure development programmes and policies were focused on successful reintegration.€
In February, the two organisations held a one-day strategic planning workshop in Kabul. They will shortly sign a data-sharing agreement and formalise a joint communications and outreach strategy.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed that his government has succeeded in reducing the city's PM levels by around 30 per cent thus improving the air quality from 'poor' to 'good'.
The Chief minister was speaking on the occasion of World Environment Day.
Over the past seven years, there has been a significant decrease in pollution levels and poor air quality, benefiting the residents.
"There are two types of pollution, PM 2.5 and PM 10, both of which contribute to poor air quality. We have observed a 30 per cent decrease in both of these pollutants in the last seven years. In 2016, there were 26 days during which Delhi was engulfed in a haze and breathing in oxygen was nearly impossible. In 2022, there were only six such days with poor air quality. I believe that in the future, Delhi will not experience any days with poor air quality," said Kejriwal.
He further stated that in 2016, there were 109 days with good air quality, which they referred to as "good days." However, in 2022, there were 163 such days with good air quality.
"In 2016, we had 100 days with a 'good' Air Quality Index (AQI), whereas in 2022, we had 163 good AQI days. We are consistently making efforts to improve air quality," he said.
Kejriwal mentioned that dust is also a major contributor to air pollution. He announced plans to implement a mechanical sweeper system for vacuum cleaning Delhi's roads. Additionally, all roads in Delhi will be cleaned with water every week, making them comparable to roads in European countries.
The chief minister spoke about a mobile application called 'Greenapp,' through which anyone can lodge complaints related to pollution. He informed that the Delhi Government received 58,000 complaints through this app, of which about 90 per cent were resolved.
He further stated that the government in Delhi is committed to building 380 lakes, with the aim of making it a city of lakes. Currently, 26 lakes have been completed.
"I visited Dwarka lake. The groundwater level has risen by approximately five meters. We can now use groundwater for drinking purposes," he added.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) In an effort to combat money laundering crimes in the UAE, the Ministry of Justice has introduced a set of new measures and guidelines. These include establishing special courts and committees to investigate and handle money laundering cases in the Northern Emirates.
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Dr Tariq Ahmed Al Rashed, Attorney-General of Ajman Public Prosecution and member of the National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations, said: 'Among the tangible steps taken by the ministry in the recent period is the issuance of ministerial decisions by Sultan Bin Saeed Al Badi, Minister for Justice, to establish special courts to look into money laundering crimes in ... Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah; and to establish a specialist committee to manage frozen and confiscated assets."
Dr Tariq, who is also chairman of the Committee for inspection and Follow-up of Money Laundering Cases at the Office of the Attorney General, said the Ministry of Justice is working to enhance the effectiveness of investigations and trials in money laundering cases as well as international judicial cooperation.
This came as he presided over a training course on the effectiveness of trials in money laundering criminal cases.
He noted that Counsel Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, State Attorney-General, had earlier issued a resolution to establish a committee of 22 prosecutors to examine and follow up on money laundering cases.
Guidelines for judges and public prosecutors on such cases were also issued.
In a major action taken in October 2020, the Ministry of Justice had suspended the licences of 200 law firms in the UAE for one month for not following prescribed procedures to combat money laundering. The ministry said it had also taken legal action against non-compliant lawyers.
Authorities from the ministry said the penalties against the law firms included administrative fines ranging from Dh50,000 to Dh5 million.
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(MENAFN) International leaders, policy makers as well as advocates got together for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland following a break since 2020 because of the coronavirus.
The Russian-Ukrainian conflict is the main agenda in 2022. In addition to, in focus are the effect of the coronavirus, climate change as well as the part of role for multilateralism for peace in Europe.
In a video, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, advised business heads at Davos to let Russia out if they did not do it yet. Zelenskyy added that any firm which withdraws Russia is greeted to switch to Ukraine. Announcing, "Companies would benefit by truly supporting freedom.”
Russia usually has its own presentation at Davos, however, in 2022 the place has been changed by Ukrainian artists into a "Russian War Crimes House." In his opening notes, Klaus Schwab who owns WEF stated, "In Davos, our solidarity is foremost with the people suffering from the atrocities of this war.”
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Availability of Half-Year Financial Report
First half of the 2022 financial year
Albioma announces that, this day, the French-language version of its Half-Year Financial Report for the first half of the 2022 financial year (6-month period from 1 January to 30 June 2022) has been made available to the public and filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers).
The Half-Year Financial Report may be consulted on the Company's website, .
Next on the agenda: revenue figures for the third quarter of the 2022 financial year, on 25 October 2022 (post trading).
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina has pledged to donate all of her prize money from her victory at the Internationaux de Strasbourg tournament in France.
In the final match, Svitolina defeated Russia's Anna Blinkova 6-2, 6-3 to claim her 17th WTA title, according to Ukrinform.
"I would like to share this energy with Ukraine, with my homeland. I will be donating all my prize money from this tournament. It's going to go to the kids of Ukraine, [which is] much needed in this tough moment," Svitolina said .
She also thanked France "for doing unbelievable job welcoming Ukrainians and doing everything possible for them to feel like it their second home." "So thank you so much for everything that you do for us, and together we are going see the light and win this war. Thank you so much. Merci. Slava Ukraini," Svitolina said.
The victory in Strasbourg brought Svitolina 29,760 euros in prize money and 280 rating points. In the updated WTA ranking, she will rise by more than 300 positions and return to the top 200.
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(MENAFN- AFP) The West African state of Niger has ordered the closure of 14 privately-run health establishments after inspectors uncovered "alarming" failings, Health Minister Idi Illiassou said Friday.
A months-long check of privately-run clinics, physicians, pharmacies and maternity hospitals, mainly in the capital Niamey, resulted in "36 summons, of which 14 entailed immediate closure while 22 resulted in warnings," he said on television.
He said inspectors had uncovered an "alarming situation... (in which) regulations, legislature and procedures for opening (medical) establishments are not respected".
"(Ordinary) treatment rooms are being used for bed patients or to carry out surgery and doctors' consulting rooms are being used as laboratories," he said.
Illiassou also complained of "anarchy" in pricing among pharmacies, with as much as a three-fold variation in prices for the same drug. "It doesn't make sense," he said.
Clinics and laboratories sometimes "defrauded sick people" by recommending tests that were costly, unnecessary and of doubtful accuracy, he added on Saturday, in comments to lawmakers.
"We are going to be relentless in upholding the laws and current regulations," he said, adding that the campaign would spread from Niamey to "all health services across the country".
One of the poorest countries in the world, Niger is burdened with many flaws in its health infrastructure.
In January, the health ministry closed down a major clinic and two ancillary buildings that, it said, had been working for years without any authorisation.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Karnataka Congress is considering setting up of a 'Peaceful Karnataka' helpline against communal forces and to ensure law and order in the society.
The development follows the BJP's recent announcement to set up a 24 hour helpline for its workers who are allegedly troubled by the Congress government in the state.
Minister for Medium and Large Industries M.B. Patil on Monday urged Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara and Minister for RDPR Priyank Kharge to consider setting up the new helpline called 'Peaceful Karnataka'.
He further stated that this helpline is needed to ensure there is no hatred being spread in Karnataka, and keep track of any such incidents.
"Our agenda is only development and progress, and to protect 'Brand Karnataka'," Patil explained.
On June 3, Bengaluru South MP and BJP Yuva Morcha President Tejasvi Surya said it would soon launch helplines for BJP workers in the state.
"It has come to our notice that BJP workers are targeted in the state and false cases are lodged against them and threats are issued to them. To protect our workers from the legal atrocities of the Congress government in the state, a team of advocates is prepared to carry out the legal battle," Tejasvi Surya explained.
Meanwhile, right-wing activist Chakravarthy Sulibele has challenged Patil who warned him that he will be behind bars if there was any attempt made to disturb peace.
"If you have decided to send me to jail, you are welcome. We will carry forward our struggle. It is unfortunate those who become ministers don't know the subject matter and lack knowledge. It is rowdyism," he stated.
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Russia calls for resuming AU-brokered GERD talks
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MOSCOW, July 22 (KUNA) -- Russia on Thursday called for resuming the tripartite negotiations on Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) under the auspices of the African Union (AU) to address differences.
Speaking at a news conference, Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova urged the three countries - Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia - to continue talks on disputing issues after the end of the second phase of filling the dam, in light of Ethiopia's readiness for such talks.
Zakharova called on the three countries to deal with settling pending issues and reach "acceptable results to all" on a basis of "African solutions to the Africa issues".
During the last relevant UN Security Council discussions, Russia stood "at the same distance" from the three parties involved, she noted.
Last Monday, Ethiopia announced the completion of the second phase of filling the dam; however, Egypt and Sudan called on Ethiopia to sign a legally binding deal to organize ties regarding the dam, in line with international law, to maintain their water facilities and ensure the flow of their quotas from the Nile River. (end)
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Flight operations at the Rajkot International Airport in Gujarat commenced with the arrival of the first flight from Indore.
The flight was welcomed on Sunday by a lamp-lighting ceremony in the presence of dignitaries and a customary water cannon salute.
A total of 11 flights operated on the first day, with 2,546 passengers travelling through the new airport, the Airports Authority of India said in a statement on Monday.
The New International Airport in Hirasar at Rajkot, Gujarat, which is one of the important gateways connecting the Western part of Gujarat to the rest of India and the world, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27 in the presence of state Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and other dignitaries.
The airport's terminal building can serve 500 passengers during peak hours; further, the airport terminal capacity will be increased to 2800 passengers and 35 lakh passengers annually. The 3040-meter-long runway of the airport is equipped with an Instrument Landing System (ILS) for the facilitation of 24x7 operations.
The airport is suitable for parking 14 aircraft to cater to more flights.
The New Airport at Rajkot has an amalgamation of modern technology and sustainable features that will not only enhance ease of travel but will also help to reduce carbon footprint.
Rajkot's cultural vibrancy has inspired the design of the terminal of the airport and depicts art forms from Lippan art to Dandiya dance through its dynamic external façade and splendid interiors.
The Second International Airport at Rajkot will provide direct connectivity for International travellers visiting Rajkot; nearby areas of Saurashtra and boost Trade, Tourism, Education, Heavy and Small Scale Industries of the region.
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By Ayya Lmahamad
Azerbaijan and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have
decided to continue cooperation on the regulation of TV, radio, and
mobile networks in border areas, Azernews reports.
Under the agreement reached with the ITU, two experts from ITU
on terrestrial services arrived in Baku for a week to hold
discussions with Azerbaijani specialists. The aim of the
discussions was to familiarize ITU experts with interference in the
country's broadcasting space and jointly identify solutions for
regulating broadcasting in border areas in accordance with
international requirements, taking into account the experience of
During the visit, discussions were held on adapting TV, radio,
and mobile communications networks to international standards in
border areas. As part of the discussions, the issue of penetration
of broadcasts of neighboring countries into Azerbaijan's territory
was discussed. In this regard, in order to regulate these
broadcasts within the framework of international requirements, ITU
experts proposed relevant provisions in regulatory documents
adopted by the union and ways to resolve the issue.
Moreover, ITU experts also organized seminars for the State
Administration of Radio Frequencies, Radio & TV Broadcasting and
Satellite Communications Production Association, Azercosmos and
specialists of mobile communication operators on the international
regulation of TV, radio, mobile and fixed-line services.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a specialized UN
agency for information and communications technologies (ICT), with
which Azerbaijan closely cooperates. Founded in 1865 to facilitate
international connectivity in communications networks, the union
allocates global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develops the
technical standards that ensure networks and technologies
seamlessly interconnect, and strives to improve access to ICTs to
underserved communities worldwide.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 28. The European
Court of Human Rights has exposed Armenia's true intentions, said
Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elnur Mammadov said
on "X" (Twitter), Trend reports.
"In the recent judgment delivered by the European Court of Human
Rights (ECHR) on 17 October 2023 ("Case of Hovhannisyan and
Karapetyan v. Armenia"), the Court noted that the citizens of the
Republic of Armenia (R. Hovhannisyan and A. Sargsyan) were drafted
into the Armenian army in 2009 and 2008 and were assigned to
military unit no. 36534 of the "Nagorno-Karabakh armed forces". In
July 2010, they were both killed by their fellow servicemen as a
result of the internal incident. The parents of the killed
servicemen sued Armenia for compensation," Mammadov saidş
"The Court further noted that "it has already examined in other
cases the issue of Armenia's jurisdiction over the territory in
question and found that Armenia exercised effective control over
Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding territories and that,
therefore, complaints pertaining to events that happened in that
area came within the jurisdiction of Armenia," he said.
According to Mammadov, it had been a long-standing position of
Armenia that it had no control or jurisdiction whatsoever over the
then-occupied territories of Azerbaijan in order to deny its state
responsibility for any wrongdoings committed therein.
"The ECHR concluded that Armenia was not honest. To put it
diplomatically," the deputy minister emphasized.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
OSLO, Norway, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Photocure ASA (Photocure, PHO: OSE) will announce the second quarter and first half year 2022 financial results on Wednesday 10 August 2022 at 08:00 CEST and invites investors, analysts and the media to a presentation at Hotel Continental, Oslo, Norway at 14:00 CEST the same day.
The investor presentation will also be streamed live and be hosted by Daniel Schneider, CEO and Erik Dahl, CFO. The presentation will be held in English and questions can be submitted throughout the event.
The presentation is scheduled to conclude at 14:45 CEST.
The quarterly report and presentation will be published at 08:00 CEST and will be publicly available at . The streaming event is available through
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For the third day in a row, the Heydar Aliyev Foundation is
collecting humanitarian aid for Turkiye quake victims at the Baku
Sports Palace, Azernews reports.
Warm clothes, heaters, and other necessities, collected by
citizens as part of the campaign by the Regional Development Public
Association under the Heydar Aliyev Foundation to provide
humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Turkiye, were loaded onto
vehicles and transported to the disaster zone.
Thousands of citizens are coming to the aid collection point at
the Baku Sports Palace, operational since February 8. Citizens'
donations are sorted out by volunteers, packed into boxes, loaded
onto trucks, and dispatched to Turkiye.
On February 9, the first plane carrying humanitarian aid from
the Heydar Aliyev Foundation was sent to Turkiye on behalf of
Azerbaijan's First Lady, Mehriban Aliyeva, president of the
foundation. Employees of the foundation dispatched to the disaster
zone delivered various medicines, medical supplies, equipment, and
warm clothes to earthquake victims.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center reports that on
January 6, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit central Turkiye. The
epicenter of the earthquake was 26 kilometers off Gaziantep with a
population of about 1.06 million. The earthquake's epicenter was
located 7 km below the surface. According to Turkiye's Disaster and
Emergency Management Authority, three more earthquakes with
magnitudes of 6.4 to 6.6 shook the province of Gaziantep in
At the time of writing, the overall death toll in Turkiye is
over 18,000 with the injured standing at 74,242.
Azerbaijan was the first country to provide assistance to
Turkiye immediately after the earthquake by dispatching 725
rescuers and is continuing to deliver aid and rescuers.
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By Ministry of Commerce
CASTRIES, St Lucia – Creole bread and sandwich loaves are price controlled and protected by the distribution and price of goods act.
The ministry of commerce, manufacturing, business development, cooperatives and consumer affairs would like to inform the public that the creole loaf and sandwich loaf are price controlled and protected by the Distribution and Price of Goods Act Cap. 13.09; and Statutory Instrument # 67 of 2013.
As per Statutory Instrument # 67 of 2013, creole loaf is EC$0.12 per oz and sandwich loaf is EC $0.15 per oz; plus, EC$0.60 for slicing and packaging per sandwich loaf. There is no legislative authority to increase the price of these products.
Any violation of the provisions of the distribution and price of Goods Act Cap. 13.09, and SI # 67 of 2013, can lead to fines and/ or imprisonment.
Additionally, the government of Saint Lucia is currently subsidizing the price of flour for approved bakers, on condition that there is no increase in the selling price of bread products.
Should you have any concerns, please contact the Consumer Affairs Department at 468-4239, 468-4232 or 468-4229.
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Lawyers for Elon Musk said Friday that Twitter Inc.’s decision to pay a whistleblower $7.75 million gives the world’s richest person another justification to end his its $44 billion deal to buy the company.
In a letter to Twitter, the lawyers said Twitter’s failure to seek Musk’s consent before making payment to Peiter Zatko violated the April 25 merger agreement, which limited when Twitter could make such payments.
“This severance … cannot be cured,” and therefore Musk is under no obligation to finalize the merger, the letter states.
A copy of the letter has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The letter was filed after Musk filed under seal an amended countersuit, to incorporate Zatko’s allegations regarding the social media company’s security breaches.
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Charges made in stabbing case
Two individuals involved in a stabbing incident on June 27 were charged for their crimes in Douglas County court on Thursday.
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South Africa chased 259 – the highest pursuit in T20 history – to beat West Indies by six wickets in a record-breaking second T20 international.
Opener Quinton de Kock smashed 100 from 44 balls as the hosts incredibly won with seven balls to spare in Centurion.
Johnson Charles had earlier hit a 39-ball century in West Indies' 258-5, the fastest T20 ton for their men's side.
But De Kock and Reeza Hendricks, who hit 68 from 28, shared an opening stand of 152 and the Proteas won at a canter.
They took 29 from the second over and reached 100 after 5.3 overs in a continuation of a remarkable display of six-hitting on a flat pitch at altitude.
Their total of 102-0 after six overs was the highest powerplay score in a men's T20 international involving Test-playing sides.
De Kock was caught in the 11th over and Hendricks in the 13th but their blistering start meant the Proteas were able to be relatively measured afterwards, captain Aiden Markram hitting an unbeaten 38 from 21 balls to take them over the line.
Charles beat the Windies record previous held by Chris Gayle by eight balls, also making it the joint fourth fastest ton in men's T20 internationals.
The right-hander was eventually bowled for 118 from 46 balls as West Indies racked up their highest T20 score, only for South Africa to do so themselves. (BBC)
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan:The deputy governor of Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province has been abducted from northwestern Pakistan's Peshawar city, according to Afghan consul general Saturday.
Deputy Governor Qazi Muhammad Nabi Ahmedi had arrived in Peshawar on Thursday for a scheduled check-up with a doctor but he was later kidnapped by armed men on Friday evening, Afghan Consul General for Peshawar Moeen Marstyal told Anadolu Agency via telephone.
"The deputy governor's family informed us that some unknown gunmen abducted Mr. Nabi [Ahmedi] from Dabggari Gardan area soon after he arrived there for a scheduled check-up with a doctor," Marstyal said.
Ahmedi is said to be a key leader of Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan, which is led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar who returned to Kabul in April after a gap of 20 years following a landmark peace deal with the Afghan government in September 2016.
The consul general said he had informed the central Afghan government in Kabul and Pakistani Foreign Ministry about the kidnapping, adding he was in regular contact with police authorities.
Police, however, said while they have heard about the Afghan governor going missing from the media, so far no one has approached them for registering a First Information Report, also known as FIR.
"We heard from media but so far no local Afghan consulate official or relative of the missing governor has reached us to register a complaint," Abdul Habib, a police officer from the area, told Anadolu agency.
Earlier in May, gunmen had killed Haji Farid, a close aid and relative of former premier Hekmatyar, in Peshawar.
Last year, former governor of Afghanistan's Herat province was also kidnapped from Pakistani capital Islamabad; he was later recovered by police from Mardan district of northwestern Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa province.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Gandhinagar, Dec 6 (IANS) The Gujarat government is set to host on Wednesday a round table discussion on Unicorns and Venture Funds in preparation for the upcoming "Startup Conclave 2023".
The event will feature a keynote address by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with the participation of Union and state Education Ministers.
Notable attendees will include Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Mukesh Kumar IAS, Principal Secretary, Education Department.
With 'Vibrant Gujarat' known for its ability to attract investments to the state, the precursor event, 'Startup Conclave 2023', is slated for December 7. This conclave aims to throw light on India's burgeoning startup landscape, showcase emerging talents, and provide invaluable insights for prospective investors, fostering informed investment decisions.
The event will be offering critical information, market access, risk capital, and mentorship.
The roundtable discussion will be moderated by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
Representatives from prominent Unicorns and Venture Capitals, including Nitin Agarwal of Global Bees, Nirmit Parikh of APNA, Mabel Chacko of Open Bank, Dharmil Sheth of PharmEasy, Garima Sawhney of Pristyn Care, Upasana Taku of MobiKwik, Rajiv Gupta of Policy Bazaar & Paisa Bazaar, Niraj Singh of Spinny, Ravneet Mann of Stride Ventures (VC) and others will engage in deliberations covering various aspects of the startup ecosystem.
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BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD)- Louisiana Department of Health reports 943 new COVID-19 cases for the state.
Louisiana COVID-19 Breakdown:
- 943 new COVID-19 cases bringing the overall total for the state to 771,837
- 7 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the overall total for the state to 14,808
- 209 COVID-19 patients are currently in the hospital
- 30 COVID-19 patients are currently on ventilators


(MENAFN- The Conversation) Associate Professor, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), United Nations University Profile Articles Activity
Dr. Katie Kuschminder is an Associate Professor at UNU-MERIT / Maastricht University. Katie has been working in research for the past ten years and has worked on or managed migration projects for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection Irregular Migration Research Group, German Development Cooperation, ILO, IOM, and UNHCR. Katie teaches in the MSc in Public Policy and Human Development, the Migration Management Diploma Programme, and coordinates the Migration Studies course at the University College Maastricht. Katie's research is in the field of international migration with a focus on migrant decision making, irregular and return migration. Katie obtained her PhD from Maastricht University in 2014.
- 2016–present Research Fellow, European University Institute
- 2016–present Affiliated Migration Researcher, Maastricht University
- 2014 Maastricht University , PhD
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- 2016 Rubicon Grant Role: Principal Investigator Funding Source: Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO)
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk has discussed reforms in Ukraine's economic and financial spheres at a meeting with Acting Under Secretary of International Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Treasury Andy Baukol.
According to the secretariat of the first deputy speaker, the meeting was also attended by Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy Danylo Hetmantsev.
"Within two years, we have ensured macroeconomic stability in Ukraine, reached economic recovery and are continuing to work in the same direction. In particular, a number of important bills are to be considered by the parliament of Ukraine next week. First of all, attention will be paid to the hearing of a draft law on Ukraine's state budget for 2022," Stefanchuk said.
He noted that a medium-term budget declaration for three years served as a basis for the formation of the draft state budget for the first time. "We want to continue to use the elements of medium-term and long-term planning to set priorities in the economic and financial spheres. In the near future, we plan to consider an important 'resource' bill No. 5600, which concerns the filling of the Ukrainian budget," Stefanchuk said.
The participants in the meeting also discussed other bills that are important for the sustainable development of Ukraine's economy.
Baukol praised Ukraine's efforts to ensure economic growth and expressed his readiness to continue providing the necessary assistance.
Stefanchuk thanked the United States for its assistance in implementing many reforms aimed at ensuring sustainable economic growth.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on May 31, 2021 approved Ukraine's Budget Declaration for 2022-2024. The document, in particular, contains general indicators of revenues and financing of the state budget, general limits of state budget expenditures, the size of the minimum wage, the living wage, and other public policy objectives.
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Expansion USD2.7 bln seen in FDI in Ukrainian economy in Jan.-Jun. period of 2021
(MENAFN) In the January-June period of 2021, foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Ukrainian economy owing to the participation of a direct shareholder in capital rose by USD 2.7 billion, of which USD2.3 billion was reinvested profit.
Chairman of the Council of the National Bank of Ukraine Bohdan Danylyshyn posted this on his Facebook page, stated Ukrinform.
The report noted: "the inflow of foreign direct investment is mainly determined by reinvested earnings of foreign investors. Thus, foreign direct investment in Ukrainian economy due to the participation of a direct investor in capital increased over six months by USD 2.7 billion, of which USD 2.3 billion was reinvested earnings of the direct investor."
Simultaneously, ruling out reinvested profit, the direct shareholder's investment in the capital of a direct investment company (USD430 million) wasn’t enough even to recompense for the loss of funds of direct shareholders from direct investment companies through debt instruments (USD -460 million).
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BC’s Kendall, Gallet, EMU’s Posey Honored
NEWPORT NEWS – Bridgewater College’s Curt Kendall has been named the state Division III baseball Coach of the Year by the Virginia Sports Information Directors Assocation (VaSID).
Kendall led the…
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – is once again celebrating Morocco's , this time with a "doodle" on its homepage featuring the "outstanding" architecture of Ksar Aït Ben Haddou in province.
The site is a prominent example of and is a familiar spot to many foreigners, as it has been used as a backdrop for many movies and shows in recent years.
While hovering the mouse over the doodle, you can see "Anniversaire de l'indépendance du Maroc" in Morocco's Google homepage. Once you click on it, it leads you to a Google search page showing several links related to Morocco's independence.
Doodles are decorative changes made to the Google logo to celebrate holidays, anniversaries, and the lives of famous artists, scientists and athletes and can vary from a country to another.
Morocco celebrates its independence on November 18, which marked the end of the French and Spanish occupation. The celebration comes two weeks after the yearly commemoration of the Green March.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Senior Lecturer in English and Cultural Studies, University of Canterbury Profile Articles Activity
My research and teaching focuses on cultural studies, popular culture, gender studies, and visual culture, with an emphasis upon film. My key area of specialization is horror cinema. I am particularly interested in philosophical, aesthetic and theoretical approaches to horror, and my book "Women, Monstrosity and Horror Film: Gynaehorror", was published by Routledge as part of their Film Philosophy on the Margins series.
More broadly, I am interested in wide range of approaches to culture, especially the 'everyday', including digital culture, spectatorship, science and technology, the relationship between bodies and space, issues of taste and consumption, camp and queerness, and so-called 'low' culture. I have a broad skill set, and have contributed to a range of scholarly, critical and popular publications.
I am also an arts and cultural critic. I create and participate in performance work, and I appear regularly as a panellist, speaker and adjudicator at events and festivals. I have written for The Spinoff, Pantograph Punch, Theaatreview, the Christchurch Art Gallery's Bulletin, The Physics Room, Stuff, the Playmarket Annual, and have appeared on RNZ, BBC5, TV3, rdu, and Radio Live. I am proud to be a trustee of WORD Christchurch.
- present Lecturer in English and Cultural Studies, University of Canterbury
- 2014 University of Canterbury, PhD
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One Palestinian martyred, 167 others wounded in Gaza Strip march
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GAZA, May 11 (KUNA) -- A Palestinian man on Friday was martyred and 167 others injured by the Israeli occupation forces' fire on the eastern borders of the Gaza Strip during the peaceful "Great March of Return," Palestinian Health Ministry in the Strip said.
The Palestinian people have been staging the "Great March of Return" in the Strip since March 30, the 42nd anniversary of Land Day.
A 40-year-old Palestinian man died after he had been shot in chest in eastern Khan Yunis, south of Gaza, spokesman for the ministry Asharf Al-Qudra said in a statement.
He added that 167 Palestinian protesters taking part in the peaceful march were injured by the Israeli army's bullets, noting that some others were wounded by tear gas fired by the army on the peaceful protesters on the eastern borders.
The Israeli army targeted reporters and medical teams, wounding some of them, he pointed out.
Today's march was the last one before commemorating the Nakba "Catastrophe" which falls on May 15 every year.
Nakba Day occurred in 1948 when 700,000 Palestinians were forced to flee as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and seek refuge in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, the Strip and the West Bank.
Palestinians in today's march were holding up posters calling for returning to their land that they were forced to leave.
Confrontations erupted between the Palestinian protesters and the Israeli army as soon as they (Palestinians) performed Friday prayers. A large number of the protesters were wounded.
Meanwhile, the Israeli army announced that it put its troops on "high alert" for fear of development of matters on the borders during confrontations with Palestinians. (end) wab.hm
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
NEW YORK, 23rd December, 2017 (WAM) -- Members of the UN Security Council have condemned in the strongest possible terms the ballistic missile attack by the Houthis against Riyadh the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 19th December. The members of the Council also expressed alarm at the stated intention of the Houthis to continue these attacks against Saudi Arabia, as well as to launch additional attacks against other states in the region.
In a statement, the members of the Security Council called on all Member States to fully implement all aspects of the arms embargo as required by the relevant Security Council resolutions, and in that regard expressed their grave concern at the reports of continuing violations of the embargo.
UNSC members recalled that the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference, and relevant Security Council resolutions and statements, including Security Council Resolution No. 2216, provide the basis for inclusive negotiations for a political settlement of the crisis in Yemen and expressed concern at the continued non-implementation of these resolutions.
The members of the Council reiterated their call to all parties to engage constructively with the tireless efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, to bring the parties to negotiations with a view towards swiftly reaching a final and comprehensive agreement to end the conflict in Yemen.
They also expressed "concern" at the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen and called on all parties to allow the safe, rapid and unhindered access for humanitarian supplies and personnel to the populations of all affected governorates, and to facilitate access for essential imports of food, fuel and, medical supplies into the country and their distribution throughout. In that regard, the members of the Council noted with appreciation the recent announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the port of Hodeida.
The members of the Security Council called upon all parties to comply with international humanitarian law and reaffirmed their strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Paris:Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah has visited a section on training for planes and the school of officer cadets in the field of servicing fighter jets, located in France's Rochefort.
His Excellency also met with members of the Qatar Armed Forces who are part of Project Saqr 1 in Rochefort's military base, which provides basic education in the field of servicing fighter jets.
He also visited Mont-de-Marsan to check the air base there. In reception of His Excellency was commander of the air base Major-general Jean Rondel. The air base hosts the Qatari Rafal Jets and the training officers and candidate officers, as well as member of the Emir Air Force who are receiving a special training on flying and servicing the Rafal in cooperation with the French side, with the goal of gaining expertise.
His Excellency then moved to Strasbourg to visit the joint intelligence training institute, where he got to know the updates on the training received by officers, officer cadets, and members of Emiri Air Force.
The training will make a significant contribution to developing the defensive and attacking military capabilities. It will also greatly enhance the electronic war capabilities in the ability to analyze intelligence footage. His Excellency was accompanied by a number of ranking officers at the Qatar Armed Forces.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs H E Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah met yesterday with Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation in France Eric Trappier. The meeting discussed ways to enhance the capabilities of Qatar Emiri Air Force by introducing new systems produced by the French company.
Dassault is manufacturing Rafale fighter jets which will soon join the Qatar Armed Forces.The meeting was attended by senior officers of the armed forces.
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(MENAFN - PR Newswire) VENTURA, Calif., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirty-seven drivers, road supervisors and dispatchers employed by RATP Dev have joined Teamsters Local 186. The workers provide transit services for the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC).
"The vote was overwhelmingly union yes," said Abel Garcia, Local 186 Secretary-Treasurer. "Local 186 will not tolerate bullying from management."
The organizing drive took two months from start to finish – a relatively quick turnaround that speaks to how eager the workers were to join the Teamsters. Workers at the company reported that they sought to unionize because, among other reasons, drivers were sometimes forced to sit idling for hours without pay – a practice that puts drivers at risk of fatigue.
Ruby McCormick has been a driver at RATP Dev for three years. She said that improving things at the company with a union is critical to addressing safety and turnover.
"Drivers who have been here for over 20 years shouldn't only be making $18 an hour; they should be making a decent wage by now," McCormick said. 'We need drivers, and in order to hire and retain them we need better pay and working conditions. We're exhausted from being short-staffed, and if we're tired, we shouldn't be punished for calling out. That's not safe for us or the customers. There has to be a way to come up with an agreement to make things better."
Teamsters Local 186 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Ventura County, Calif. and the surrounding communities. For more information, go to .
Contact: Matt McQuaid, (617) 894-0669 [email protected]
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