Capitol Hill: Trump's former associate to be questioned
(MENAFN) Based on several committee members, Keith Schiller, President Trump's previous bodyguard and intimate confidante, is to be interrogated by The House Intelligence Committee on the afternoon of Tuesday.
The questioning is said to be a part of the committee's ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Schiller is considered to be a possible valuable witness in the case due to his longtime close relationship with President Trump, also being present at a various incidents that investigators pay a special attention to.
The questions directed at Schiller are predicted to be related to a visit made in 2013 by Trump to Moscow to attend a Miss Universe pageant. The indicated place is said to be the location of the most scandalous accusations in a shadowy 35-page dossier composed as an opposition investigation into then-candidate Trump.
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Motorists in some areas of Dubai will face traffic diversions due to the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge set to take place in the emirate on Sunday, February 25.
The RTA announced that traffic will stop 10 minutes before the race starts and will be diverted to alternative streets as the racers pass. The race is expected to begin from 6am and go on until 10.
The affected roads are between Expo City Dubai to Al Khamila St. These routes are: Expo City Dubai to Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan; Al Nahyan St to Global Village to Hessa St; Al Asayel St to Garn Al Sabkha St; First Al Khail St to Al Khamila St.
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Taking to X, the authority said that all traffic directions will be suspended at major intersections controlled by traffic lights and roundabouts along the cycle track. Traffic flow will resume after the last participant of the race.
UAE traffic alert: Rolling road closures in Abu Dhabi for final day of cycling race on Sunday
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“The… survey finds that 54% of Likely U.S. Voters have a favorable opinion of Fauci, including 34% who have a Very Favorable view," a press release explaining the poll said.
Fauci’s approval fell from 68 percent in May a year ago, when 42 percent also said their view of the nation’s top COVID-19 doctor was “very favorable," the release said.
Politics provides a likely reason for the shift in public opinion, the release added.
Nearly two-thirds of voters (65 percent) believe political considerations have influenced Fauci's decisions and public statements about the COVID-19 pandemic, including 40 percent who think political considerations have had a lot of influence on him, according to the release.


Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday said the state government will draw a broad roadmap for social, economic, educational and spiritual development of the people belonging to the Moran community.
Sonowal said this while speaking as the chief guest at the 19th biennial conference of Asom Moran Sabha and 9th biennial conference of Moran Jatiya Mohila Parishad at Adibhuj Samanway Kshetra at Tingrai in Tinsukia district on Saturday.
Chief minister Sonowal said the Assam government is committed to bring about all-round development to the people belonging to the Moran community.
Giving stress on the resourcefulness and rich heritage of the Moran community, chief minister Sonowal said that the community has the potential of becoming a national asset.
He called upon all the organizations representing the aims and aspirations of the Moran community to formulate a comprehensive action plan for development of the community in the fields of sports, culture and education.
Sonowal said that the government would play the role of a catalyst in realizing dreams of the people of community into a reality.
He further said without harnessing potentials in the fields of education, culture and sports, no community can prosper and urged upon the parents to help their wards to imbibe in them virtues than can help them to excel in sports, culture and education.
Chief minister Sonowal also said that the long standing demand of the Moran community to bring them in the ambit of ST status is within the priority list of the centre and the state government would extend all help to accord ST status to the Moran community.
He, however, made it clear that social security of all sections of the people will be maintained.
The Assam CM also said that undivided Dibrugarh district was among the highest revenue generator, which used to contribute to government exchequer more than any other district.
He therefore urged the people to work hard so that the past reputation of the district can be restored and the district can flourish and become the most advanced district of the country.
Underlining the role of the Moran community in strengthening the greater Assamese identity, Sonowal said the people belonging to the Moran community have immense potential to contribute to the unity of the country.
He also requested all representatives of the community to influence and inspire the common people so that a new India as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be achieved, which will be based on the strong edifice of cooperation and not conflict.
He also assured the people of the Moran community that the government would extend all possible support so that all problems of the community can be solves expeditiously and fulfill the aims and aspirations of the people of the community.
Sonowal further said that the present government has initiated its development mantra of ‘Sabka sath, sabka vikas, sabka biswas’ and the government would continue to work relentlessly for collective welfare of all.
Digboi MLA Suren Phukan, Sadiya MLA Bolin Chetia, president of Moran Jatiya Mohila Parishad Priyalata Moran also spoke on the occasion.


BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) – Due to recent COVID-19 surges and positive cases in Louisiana; the Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) secure care facilities started the process on Thursday to limit the number of visitors, contractors, and deliveries—until further notice.
Video visitation will continue to ensure contact with families and friends.
All entering secure care facilities are expected to be tested regularly for temperature checks, COVID-19 testing and social distancing—to further combat and prevent any exposure that has been determined, according to OJJ.
OJJ is also working close with its medical providers to examine data and guidance from the state and national public health officials including the CDC for further guidance to protect their staff, juveniles and contractors.
For more information visit ojj.la.gov


During his daily new press conference, Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke out about his reaction to new survey data that suggests that many new COVID-19 hospital patients in New York were staying at home.
The data suggested that a majority of new hospitalizations in the state were coming from people who were remaining at home during the pandemic.
The data, which came from a recent three-day survey, noted where new COVID-19 hospital patients were coming from. According to the data, 18% of new hospitalizations were coming from nursing homes while a whopping 66% were coming from people who said they were remaining at home during the pandemic.
"This is a surprise. Overwhelmingly, people were at home...66% of the people were at home, which is shocking to us," Cuomo said. The data also shows that many of these people weren't taking public transportation either. The Governor noted that he thought that many of the new hospitalizations would be coming from people who were using public transit or getting out more.
Admittedly, the survey data was limited to a three-day period but the numbers suggest that people are still getting the virus despite staying home and limiting their exposure to the outside world.


It is understood that the company intends to lodge a planning application with Cork County Council in the coming weeks.
The plans they propose would see the firm — which manufactures biomedicines at the facility — expand its existing footprint by approximately 2,500sq metres.
An information session about the proposed expansion project took place in recent days which was attended by local residents and community groups in the area.
Among those in attendance was local councillor, Seamus McGrath.
Cllr McGrath said that the meeting discussed the plans for expansion, which are understood to be with the view of improving production capacity.
He said that the company advised that if the project proceeds, it will represent a new investment of €150m and would result in 180 construction jobs and a further 180 operational jobs.
Speaking to The Echo, Cllr McGrath said that at the meeting “they talked us through the proposal, and they hope to go in for planning in the next few weeks.”


Unemployment rates are likely to spike in the coming months, as businesses continue closing down in Malaysia.
Since the MCO was announced, a large number of businesses across the country (particularly in the retail and travel industry) have closed their doors, with many more closing down daily.
In a statement by Bank Negara’s governor, Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus, she mentions that the pandemic will “severely” affect the country’s economic growth in the first half of 2020, given the sudden halt to nearly all country’s economic activities during the MCO.
She also mentioned that the unemployment rate will likely surpass the bank’s earlier forecast of 4%, which was predicted in April.
Despite the setbacks, she also mentions that the country’s economic growth could improve towards the end of the year, accelerating in 2021 as global trade restarts.
As of 15th May 2020, Malaysia has registered 36 new cases, bringing the total number to 6855.


St Mungo’s response
The government has announced new benefit regulations that will restrict many young people aged 18-21 from claiming support for their housing costs through Universal Credit.
Howard Sinclair, Chief Executive, said in response to the announcement:
“At a time when rough sleeping is rising sharply, these regulations threaten to undermine efforts to prevent homelessness and will leave thousands of young people at serious risk of ending up on the streets.
“We have been asking the government not to implement these regulations, which work against the Prime Minister’s own commitments on homelessness. Despite the attempts to exclude some vulnerable people, experts across the homelessness sector have told ministers that they will damage the housing safety net that can prevent young people from becoming homeless in the first place. We call on government to reverse this harmful policy as a matter of urgency.”


SAFFORD – When it comes to who did what, it’s easier to just look at the camera footage to see the truth.
Safford Police Chief Joe Brugman stood before the Safford City Council on Monday night and informed the council that the skatepark would be having cameras installed by the end of the month.
“Everybody acts better when they know they’re being recorded,” Brugman said. “I think that will be something that will help us.”
Brugman said the Safford Police Department has increased their patrol of the area due to some complaints about behavior at the skatepark. Since the increase, there have been less calls for police assistance.
“We will continue to be vigilant,” Brugman said. “I don’t want to make it sound small by saying kids will be kids.”
After the council meeting, Brugman told Gila Valley Central that he and his staff have been listening to the complaints by the public.
“All the city staff is committed to making the park a safe and family-friendly place to be,” Brugman said. “We’ve listened to the concerns, and we’re taking action to ease those concerns for everybody involved.”
According to Brugman’s report, the police have received 36 calls regarding the skatepark since its opening. However, 10 of those calls were without suspects. While most complaints about the park pertains to unsightly litter, the city staff maintains the facility daily.
Brugman told the council he believes once the cameras are in place whatever crimes that may be going on will hopefully be lessened. He also told the council cameras make investigating whatever crimes that do occur much easier for authorities.


Police in Imo on Friday in Owerri appealed to residents to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of those who attacked Isiala Mbano police station on Thursday.
Assailants went to the station in five cars and three motorcycles at about 6 p.m. on Thursday and threw petrol bombs at the building.
The police said in a statement issued by the spokesman, CSP Michael Abattam that the station building which was already compromised during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests was further damaged by the petrol bombs.
Abattam added that the police were able to repel the gunmen who fled when the police returned fire.
He stated also that one officer was injured in the attack, but no arm was lost.
According to Abattam, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Rabiu Hussaini, appealed to residents to help to protect police stations and assist the police to arrest the fleeing assailants.
CP Hussaini commended officers and men of the division for their gallantry in repelling the attack and urged them to sustain the tempo.
He also thanked people of the state for their “unflinching support’’ and enjoined them to continue to work in synergy with the police and other security agencies to combat crime


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, March 13 (Petra) -- A security taskforce late Monday killed a dangerous outlaw, who reportedly opened fire at police agents, while trying to arrest him in a raid in al-Balqa governorate, a security source announced.
A statement by the Public Security Department (PSD), on Tuesday said its personnel ringed a farm located in al-Balqa governorate some 29 kilometers from Amman to arrest outlaws, but one of the two wanted men started shooting heavily at police.
The police applied rules of engagement, where the armed outlaw was fatally wounded and later succumbed to his wounds.
Police seized the weapons used in the exchange of fire and arrested the other criminal who was with the outlaw in the farm, the statement added.
The two suspects, who were classified as "very dangerous" have criminal records that include premeditated murder, robbery, drugs possession, carrying weapons, shootings and others.
Police have also arrested a number of people, who were found while searching the farm and were taken for interrogation, the statement added.
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Vows to boost economy in 2020;
Special focus to be given to tourism industry
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that the tough time has gone and vowed to transform Pakistan into a developed country saying that 2020 will be the year of growth for Pakistan, with special focus on the tourism industry.
Addressing Pakistan Stock Exchange Top 25 Companies Award in Karachi, he said that the government is committed to create new jobs and ease of doing business in the country. The prime minister said that 2019 was a year of economic stability and 2020 will be a year of Development, poverty alleviation, progress, prosperity, and creation of new jobs.
He said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf led government has received numerous achievements during the last one year. Imran said that their economic team is available to resolve the issues of business community. Khan said that country was on the brink of economic disaster when PTI came into power and added that the current government has taken significant measures to boost economy.
The premier said the need of the hour was to incentivise the industries, help the business community, and focus on the small and medium-sized businesses. He added that his adviser on finance and revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, had informed people about the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s efforts to bolster the economy.
“A crucial problem was that the current account was in deficit, foreign exchange reserves had depleted, there were no dollars, there were debts worth Rs10 billion to be repaid, and a serious risk of the country defaulting,” he said. “We had to take some hard steps so that the country wouldn’t default. All those who understand this issue know what would have happened [in case of a default] and we have seen that happening in the Latin American countries and Lebanon. The prime minister noted that he and his team discussed the economic issues and efforts with State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Reza Baqir and his adviser on commerce, textiles, industries, and investment,


Volleyball team takes fourth in N.D. State Tournament
The fall sports season for the Packers has officially come to an end over the weekend, as the volleyball team finished the North Dakota State Volleyball Tournament in fourth place.
The tournament began for the Packers on Thursday against the Jamestown Blue Jays, who they beat in three games (25-21, 25-19, 25-22).
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Bacolod City – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Vice President Sara Duterte are expected to attend MassKara Festival in October 2022.
Mayor Alfredo “Albee” Benitez told reporters here Friday that both officials confirmed their attendance though it is not definite yet whether it will be on the opening of the festival or what event they will be gracing.
Benitez also said that Vice President Duterte reminded him that she will be coming to the festival.
The mayor said the festival will be launched Oct 1, adding that it will be a grander event compared to editions held in the past.
He also said that another foundation will be created for the MassKara festival and will be headed by Pinky Mirano Ocampo.
The foundation will be accredited first by the Sanggunian Panlungsod.
The mayor also revealed that there is only about P2 million left in the budget for the festival and they don’t know yet whether this will be given to the foundation or as assistance to the barangays which will participate in the MassKara dance contest.
Benitez said he is tapping his friends in the corporate world on the matter.
He added that the festival will cost tens of millions of pesos as it could be one of the most expensive MassKara festivals ever.
Benitez also said that they will always consider the pandemic as he reiterated that everyone should learn to live with COVID.
“We want to make sure that everybody is prepared.”


By ALICE NACHILEMBE
Chingola Mayor Titus Tembo has donated 580 homemade face masks to medical stuff at Nchanga North General hospital, Chawama and Chiwempala Clinics.
Mr Tembo said that the donation was one way of promoting the wearing of masks and encouraging health workers in the fight against Covid-19.
He said that health workers should be saluted because they are more exposed than anyone else.
The Mayor said that the fight against the virus calls for behavioral change among individuals to comply with the measures.
Mr Tembo was speaking when he donated masks at Nchanga North General Hospital, Chiwempala and Chawama clinics.
He said that the people in the district seem to be complying with the masking up which is a good thing.
“Going forward we want to continue to see the compliance levels going up so that we can prevent the virus,” he said.
And Nchanga North General Hospital Medical Superintendent Peter Phiri said the donation was timely as front-liners need to be protected.
Dr Phiri said that the institution is on high alert and has up some measures in place with the rapid response team.


Man Behind Failed Obama's Assassination Sentenced to 25 Years
(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) A man who admitted he tried to assassinate US President Barack Obama was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison. The 23 year-old admitted to Federal Court that he plotted the shooting of Barack Obama, the CNN reported today.
In fact, not only did the man plot the murder, prosecutors proved that he shot a number of rounds towards the White House from his car before driving away. He crashed his car however and had to escape on foot. US Attorney Ronald Machen said that the man, called Ortega-Hernandez, was motivated by hatred for the President and the desire to start a revolution against the federal government. The attack left no damages or casualties
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The Caspian countries' foreign ministers' next meeting is expected to take important decisions on the legal status of the Caspian Sea, Iranian Foreign Ministry Ramin Mehmanparast was quoted as saying by Mehr.
He said that the meeting will take important decisions related to matters concerning the bottom surface, borders and scientific research of the Caspian waters.
This meeting will also decide on the definition of coastal boundaries, he said.
So far, the countries have agreed upon 70 percent of issues related to the Caspian Sea. "We reached the agreement on demilitarization, security and the fight against drugs in the Caspian Sea," the official said.
The Caspian countries' foreign ministers' next meeting will be held in Tehran.


Leaders have crucial role in HIV/AIDS awareness: Dr Moiya
ELECTED leaders in the country have a crucial role in educating the masses and make an impact on the fight against HIV/AIDS, says the Director of the National Aids Council (NACS) Dr Ninkama Moiya.
Speaking on the Karai Radio's Government Talkback this week Dr Ninkama reiterated that unless leaders in the country step-up their efforts, the populace will continue to face the perilous epidemic.
"We can have all the money but without political direction we will go back to square one. We need leaders to be out in the front with the awareness exercise," said Dr Ninkama.
He said countries like Uganda and Thailand were classical examples of how leaders were at the helm of crusade, with significant results.
Dr Ninkama said the Presidents of both countries had publicly declared their position and have successfully allowed the citizenry to support their cause.
"When the leaders took the lead in the fight against HIV-AIDS, especially the use of condoms, the infection rate came down," said Dr Ninkama.
He said it was true that Parliament had a special committee on HIV-AIDS but addressing fellow parliamentarians was different to facing their people.
"Politicians themselves need to be educated so that they can understand what they have to tell their people," said Dr Ninkama.
He said the NAC was ably assisted by donors to address the approach, which he believes if implemented well, will derive the necessary results.
He was accompanied by NACS' legal adviser Bomal Gonapa during the talk back program and other senior officials from NGOs associated with the fight against HIV-AIDS.


June 2 (NewsWire) – The government expects to further relax the import restrictions on several goods from next week.
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya stated that the import restrictions on 300 to 400 items will be relaxed from next week.
The government imposed a ban on several items as a part of its prolonged stringent import restrictions from March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The ban on imports continued due to the economic crisis until as recently as November last year after which the government took measures to relax import restrictions on several goods in batches.
It was also reported that Sri Lanka has expressed its intention to present a plan by June to lift the import restrictions currently imposed in the country.
The government has promised the European Union (EU) that it will gradually relax the restrictions, taking into account the current economic conditions.
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Six inmates have been strangled to death in a prison in El Salvador.
Prison officials said Wednesday that two of the victims were minors.
Prison director Irma Mejia said that the killings happened after the inmates had been celebrating Prisoners’ Day but before they returned to their cells.
Inmates called the guards telling them the six had been taken ill, but when the guards arrived, the victims were already dead, Ms Mejia said according to the BBC
The victims were serving sentences for crimes including extortion and murder.
Prison officials said they suspected their deaths had been ordered by gang leaders serving time in another prison.
They said it had been planned to coincide with Prisoners’ Day festivities as the victims would have been drunk and therefore easier targets.


Following the announcement that a Balzan FC had tested positive for Covid-19, more cases have been confirmed.
Health authorities reported on Wednesday that there were another three cases from the Balzan FC cluster.
Also on Wednesday, Tarxien Rainbows confirmed that one of their Under-19 players had tested positive and were therefore suspending all training sessions.
On the other hand, on Tuesday, Sta. Venera Lightnings also announced that they were suspending their training sessions after one of their players had tested positive.


Jamaica intensifies efforts to woo more US investments
The government is now pushing to attract more American investors in areas such as tourism, business process outsourcing, energy, port expansion and the logistics hub.
Finance Minister Dr Phillips, who was addressing members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC yesterday, urged them to support Jamaica’s efforts to attract more US investment.
Such investments, he says, will benefit both Jamaica and the United States as they will increase employment and economic growth.
Phillips noted that Jamaica’s tourism industry has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, but says US investor participation in the sector has decreased.
Pointing out that Jamaica has began to see an increase in the number of Americans investing in the business process outsourcing sector, the finance minister says over the next five years the government hopes to double the number of persons employed in the sector.


Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has announced to dissolve of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) assemblies on December 23 (Friday).
He has directed everyone to prepare for elections. He said that the way forward was to fulfil his duty towards a better society through elections constitutionally.
Addressing the participants of the PTI gathering at Liberty Lahore and his followers across the country via video link he said that they were worried about the gruesome economic condition of Pakistan. He said that they were to make important decisions for the country.
He was addressing the ‘Election Karao, Mulk Bachao Rally’ along with Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan.
PTI Chairman said that he protested constitutionally after being ousted. He said that he knew the conspiracy beforehand and General Bajwa always denied all such reports. He said that General Bajwa had himself said earlier that the PDM leaders were corrupt but then they were selected again.
He said that he was being threatened with actions after dissolving assemblies and earlier as well he had received threats in Long March but he will continue protesting for the rights of the nation. He said that he has always avoided physical clashes and fought constitutionally and peacefully.
He said that the agencies were recording audio and videos of public officeholders. Prime Minister’s House phones were tapped illegally.
He said that the income and expenses of a common man had increased differences because of hiked inflation. He said that the industry was on the brink of closure and there was a level of disappointment that around 750,000 Pakistanis had migrated from the country within the past few months.
The former prime minister has said that the hard work of PTI’s 3.5 years era was brought down as a result of a change of government. He said that the CDS of the country had increased alarmingly. He questioned that when the country was on the route of progress under the PTI government then why was the government ousted causing an economic catastrophe in the country?
He said that exports and remittances were increasing and tax collection was increased to a record level but today everything was going down and resultantly inflation and unemployment were on the rise. He asked how the future debts would be paid while the inflows of dollars were very slow.
PTI Chairman said that the current government had no roadmap for improvement in economic conditions and was delaying elections only due to the fear of loss. He said that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has always favoured the parties in the current government.
He alleged that only one person General Bajwa was responsible for the whole regime change and devastation of the country. He said that General Bajwa had unsettled a sitting government but later they realized that PTI was gaining in the majority among people and despite the use of state machinery they lost elections.
The former prime minister alleged that the Sharif family and their allies were given NRO-2 to return and get relief in corruption cases after amendments in NAB laws. He said that General Bajwa never paid heed to corruption and was controlling accountability. He said that journalists had to leave the country due to fear of oppression and Arshad Sharif was killed. He also criticized Azam Swati’s incident.


By Nurten Aslan
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (AA) – At least three PKK terrorists were arrested in southeastern Diyarbakir province on Friday, police sources said.
The terrorists were plotting attacks in big cities across Turkey, said the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media.
The police also seized weapons and ammunitions during the counterterror operation in Dicle district, the sources added.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK — listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU — has been responsible for the deaths of some 40,000 people, including women and children.


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The Police College received Sunday the ninth batch cadets, including 148 students, after completing all the necessary procedures for admission.
The new cadets started the 50-day first foundational period, during which they learn military discipline and linkage in preparation for their transition from civilian to military life.
In a statement on the occasion, the Director of the Training Department at the Police College, Lt Col Fahd Saeed al-Subaie, said the college received Sunday, 148 cadets, including 16 cadets from Jordan and two from Libya, to start the first foundational period.
He explained that the essence of the foundational period is self-reliance, patience, psychological pressure, and going through daily activities according to military orders.
He pointed out that the college has developed a programme for students in accordance with the climatic conditions. He stated that the Police College's Training Department relies on training plans that are considered the best in the world, and are implemented according to professional methods by officers and trainers with a high-level of qualification and professional competence. He added that the training programmes are constantly updated to keep pace with recent developments in the science of training.
Lt Col Fahd al-Subaie called on the new cadets to co-operate with the trainers and obey the orders. Also, he urged them to adhere to the laws and regulations of the college, make all efforts in their next term, and benefit from the training, practical and theoretical experiences during the foundational period and beyond.
The Director of the Training Department of the Police College expressed his hope that this batch would preserve the good path and reputation of the college, which their colleagues of the previous batches achieved.
For his part, Capt Saud Mohamed al-Tamimi, commander of the batch, said that the Police College always aspires for excellence, pointing to the college's successes with its previous batches and the batches of graduates of civil universities.
He added that the college is moving forward according to clear plans and a consistent approach, aimed at preparing distinguished officers who serve the security and stability of their homeland in all departments of the Ministry of Interior.(QNA)
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Information and Media Minister CHUSHI KASANDA has called on the police to investigate the theft of News editing equipment at Muvi Television.
Ms. KASANDA says police should bring the culprits to book saying the criminal act should not go unpunished.
She says government has learnt about the theft of equipment for gathering and editing news at the private station with regret.
Ms. KASANDA adds that the move has caused a disruption on the station’s programming and dissemination of news and information to the public.
She says government values the smooth flow of information to the public and any disruption is a concern.
The Chief Government Spokesperson has further encouraged media houses to work closely with the police in securing their facilities.


EDA to meet
EDA to meet Monday
The Brainerd Economic Development Authority (EDA) will meet at 8 a.m. Monday at the Brainerd City Hall Council Chambers (third floor).
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Here’s what I don’t get about the Clinton campaign’s “all the states we lost don’t matter” strategy: it’s not true, obviously, and it’s silly, but beyond that — I think about the people here in Washington that went out to the caucus to support her. The organizers and everyone who are now hearing from the campaign they tried to help that our state’s meaningless.
How can that campaign go back to those people now and ask for money to compete in other, presumably more important states? Why would someone who has been told that their state and their support wasn’t worthy of attention give money for Clinton to run ads in Ohio and Texas?
And moreover, doesn’t that make those people much less likely to support, much less volunteer, for a national campaign if she wins the nomination? After all, they’ve already been helpfully informed that they don’t play an important role in the national political life.


MLA, Anjum Fazili today distributed monthly food parcels among 400 widows at Community Hall, Chanapora, Srinagar.
Speaking on the occasion she said that the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is well aware of problems confronting to women especially widows and is very serious for their welfare and upliftment.
Anjum Fazili further said that women have suffered a lot during last two decades in the state and government is committed to address their issues on priority besides uplift their socio-economic conditions by empowering them through various welfare schemes.
She said that government has launched various schemes including Ladli Beti, Asra, Marriage Assistance Scheme for the betterment of women and girls of the state..
Anjum Fazili also listened to their grievances and assured them of time bound redressal of their issues.The event was organized by a Non-Governmental Organization ‘Orphans-in-Need’ in collaboration with Department of Social Welfare.


Commentary: Lurching to the right on immigration
SAN DIEGO -- President Obama has already made three big errors where the issues of health care and illegal immigration intersect, and we're still in the early innings.
Error No. 1: Obama and his advisers should have listened to immigration reform activists who suggested the White House should tackle immigration before health care. Otherwise, the activists warned, concerns that illegal immigrants would get benefits could trip up the health care effort.
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486 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Armenia
As of Sunday morning, 486 new cases of the coronavirus were confirmed in Armenia, and the total number of these cases has reached 178,385 in the country, according to the Ministry of Health, News.am reports.
Also, two more deaths from COVID-19 were registered, making the respective total 3,255 cases.
One more case of coronavirus patients dying from some other illnesses was recorded in Armenia in the past one day, and the corresponding overall death toll in the country is 837 now.
The number of people who have recovered over the past one day is 205, the total respective number so far is 166,180, and the number of people currently being treated is 8,113.
And 4,040 COVID-19 tests were conducted in Armenia over the past one day, while 774,383 such tests have been performed to date.


Iraq’s economy continues to rebound as crude prices surge
(MENAFN) Based on the International Monetary Fund, Iraq’s economy is rebounding from the previous year’s high reduction supported by higher crude costs and as coronavirus constraints lessen as number of cases decrease and vaccination rates rise.
According to the IMF statement, after its officials hosted a virtual meeting with the Iraqi authorities on the latest economic developments and policy priorities for the nation moving forward, Iraq’s non-crude real gross domestic product is predicted to recover by 12 per cent in 2021, while the fiscal and present account balances are anticipated to advance a lot.
“Inflation has reached 7.2 per cent in September and is projected to ease in the coming months,” the IMF stated. “The fiscal and external current account balances are expected to improve significantly in 2021 from double-digit deficits in 2020, mainly due to higher oil prices.”
Crude prices defeated new coronavirus variant worries to exchange higher at the end of the week hoping that the Omicron is not going to disrupt economic retrieval strategies.
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OLYMPIA, Wash (AP) – Washington state is among those being targeted by “large-scale, highly sophisticated” phishing campaigns nationwide, Jay Inslee governor’s office said Thursday.
At a Thursday press conference, Inslee said that the state takes proactive steps to protect the state system, but he said that no ransomware activity has been going on between the institutions targeted, and none have affected state services.
“We are using every resource at our disposal to prevent these criminals – and that is what they are – from potentially put us in that position,” said Inslee.
Inslee and other officials would not provide specifics about phishing activity, for security reasons, but said the latest uptick in the effort has been causing concern.
“We have seen a ramp-up in activity over the past week, which is why we take proactive steps we take to ensure that we are doing the due diligence we need to do to protect the state and of state assets and resources,” says James Weaver, chief information officer of the country. Weaver said that no personal information is obtained in one phishing attempt recently.
Weaver said that private and public entities around the country have experienced a phishing attack and that the countries are working together with the Department of Homeland Security and other federal partners to combat the attacks. Inslee announced that it activates the state emergency operations center and the National Guard cybersecurity team.
“We take this very seriously and it’s been all hands on deck,” said Inslee.
Weaver and Vinod Brahmapuram, chief information security officer countries, saying that they have not seen any indicators that there is an attempt to exploit the infrastructure of the state election but said they would continue to work with Foreign Minister Kim Wyman.
“We will continue to work very collaborative as we see what we see and activities that they can look at to make sure we do a coordinated and comprehensive response,” said Weaver.
An email from Inslee’s office said that the indicators in phishing campaigns at this time are that the sender’s email address does not match the supposed email.
Brahmapuram said that phishing attempts are prevalent throughout the world, and “that’s why it’s important for us all to be so vigilant.”
“We can not let our guard down, we should always pay attention to what comes through, what we click, what we do,” he said.


Saudi Arabia, Palestine discuss recent situation developments
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH, Nov 8 (KUNA) -- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz discussed with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas recent developments in the region, official media reported Wednesday.
During the meeting, the Saudi Crown Prince, also Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, reviewed with Abbas recent events in Palestine, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Abbas arrived in Riyadh late Monday coming from Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, where he met with Egyptian President Abdelfatah Al-Sisi on the sidelines of the World Youth Forum 2017. (end) od.ma
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has honored 495 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, including 248 of them posthumously.
The corresponding decrees, No.135/2024 and No.136/2024 , were published on the president's website, Ukrinform reports.
The President awarded the defenders for their personal courage in defending Ukraine's state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for selflessly performing their military duty.
The Head of State awarded the defenders with the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi II and III degrees, Danylo Halytskyi, Princess Olha III degree, "For Courage" I, II and III degrees, and medals "For Military Service to Ukraine", "To the Defender of the Fatherland" and "For Saved Life". Read also: Zelensky
replaces commander of AFU Logistics Force
As Ukrinform previously reported, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented the Golden Star Order to the servicemen who were awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and to the families of fallen soldiers who were awarded the highest rank posthumously, as well as the Cross of Military Merit.
Photo: President's Office
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Government has refuted claims that there is a 360 percent increase in State Residences wages.
Media reports on Monday indicated that the government had increased the wage bill for the State Residences to K12 billion from K6.8 billion in the proposed budget.
However, the Minister of Information and Digitalisation, who is also the Government spokesperson, Moses Kunkuyu, on Monday said Capital Hill has only increased the wage bill by 1.75 percent.
According to Kunkuyu, the State Residences approved wage bill in the current financial year (2023/2024) was K6.466 billion which was revised to K11.7 billion during the mid-year budget review.
This revision was prompted by the 44 percent devaluation which was effected last November.
“For the 2024/2025 financial year, the proposed State Residences wage bill budget is K11.9 billion, which is a 1.75 percent increase from the 2023/2024 final budget of K11.7 billion,” he said.
Kunkuyu has since urged media houses and concerned parties to verify information with his office before releasing it to the public.


The Punjab government announced on Monday that it had changed its criteria to promote students to the next grade on 50% homework basis.
This was revealed by the provincial education minister Murad Raas during a press conference, shortly after news broke that schools and educational institutions across Pakistan will reopen in three phases.
Speaking about the schools closure, Raas said that the coronavirus pandemic had put students at a lot of loss and set them back as far as education was concerned.
“Coronavirus SOPs will be implemented fully,” he said, speaking about the reopening of schools and educational institutions. “Fifty percent of the students will be told to come on one day and 50% on another,” added the minister, noting that this policy will be implemented till vaccines aren’t available.
The minister said that promotion to the next grade will be decided on the basis of 50% homework.


A local church will take time to observe Veterans Day by holding an event to honor those who served the nation on Monday.
A Blessing of the Veterans will take place at South Jackson Community Church on West Kimmel Road.
All veterans who attend will be recognized and all Vietnam veterans will also receive their 50th anniversary commemorative pin.
Also, city and government offices across mid-Michigan are closed today, including the U.S. Postal Service.


External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishanker has said that good infrastructure is required to attract investment in Assam and the Centre is committed to the connectivity in the entire North East including Assam.
Talking to news persons in Guwahati today, he said that India and Japan are collaborating to enhance skill development, business and investment in a robust manner.
The Minister said that the visit of the Japanese Ambassador Satoshi Suzuki to Assam reflects how the Indo-Japan partnership can make a difference in India and more specifically towards the development of Assam.
Speaking on this occasion, the Japanese Ambassador said that both the countries are collaborating for the development of the Northeast zone with special focus on Assam. He further said that development of the North-Eastern Region is indispensable for India to become a five trillion economy.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug. 5
The most important support in extinguishing forest fires in Turkey was provided by Azerbaijan, Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan said in an interview with Turkish TV channels, Trend reports.
Erdogan noted that support for fighting forest fires has been sent or offered from more than 50 countries and organizations.
"I would like to thank them all once again on my own behalf and on behalf of the people. The most important support came from Azerbaijan. To date, about 200 firefighters have been sent from Azerbaijan," he said.
In accordance with the instruction of the President of Azerbaijan, two groups of firefighting forces of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and a great amount of equipment was sent to brotherly Turkey to extinguish forest fires and prevent their spread to a wider territory.
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West Fargo students attend N.D. FBLA conference
In March, members of the West Fargo High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the North Dakota FBLA State Leadership Conference in Fargo.
More than 50 FBLA chapters from across the state participated in this conference, where approximately 1,200 students had the opportunity to test their business skills in more than 55 events.
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Muzaffarabad: (Web Desk) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says millions of Muslims are under pressure in Occupied Kashmir for 75 years, this brutality of India will not last long, more innovation in Kashmir politics and power should be created.
Addressing the special session of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly on the occasion of Kashmir Unity Day, the Prime Minister said that Quaid-e-Azam said that Kashmir is the heart of Pakistan, unfortunately, when the nation is united, it will achieve its goals. easily
He said that the Kashmir Valley has become red with the blood of innocent Muslims, Millions of people have been oppressed in Kashmir in 75 years, India has turned Occupied Kashmir into a prison, Modi has changed the special status of Occupied Kashmir in 2019, Kashmir Politics needs more innovation and strength. to create
The Prime Minister said that seeing the unity of all parties today, India will definitely be worried. Pakistanis always remember their Kashmiri brothers and continue their moral support. No, practical measures should be taken for Kashmir.
Shahbaz Sharif said that we are a nuclear power, India cannot look at us with hatred, if we want to give independence to Kashmir, we have to consolidate economic power also, we have to bring economic and political stability.
Referring to the bias of the international community on the basis of religion, the Prime Minister said that it seems that the issue of Kashmir has been suppressed, the world powers have divided Sudan on the basis of religion, but when it comes to Kashmir, the saying of Lati’s buffalo proves it. be right


Sindh Information and Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Friday said that Sindh will start a COVID-19 vaccination drive from Wednesday, February 3.
He was addressing a press conference at the Sindh Assembly, during which he said that the federal government has received about 500,000 vaccine doses from China, out of which Sindh has received 82,359 doses.
“In the first phase of the vaccination drive, front line healthcare workers will be inoculated, ” he said. “The Sindh health department has allocated Rs1.5 billion for COVID-19 vaccine.”
Nasir Shah said that the chief minister of Sindh has also earmarked a separate budget for the purpose.
“Sindh CM has also written a letter to prime minister Imran Khan regarding the procurement of the vaccine,” the Sindh information minister said, adding that in the beginning, vaccines will be distributed in 10 districts of the province.
Nasir Hussain Shah added that the Centre is yet to permit the Sindh government to purchase the vaccine.
“We want to vaccinate the people of Sindh free of charge,” the minister said.
The minister also touched upon the topic of cleanliness in Karachi and said that there has been “considerable improvement” in this regard.
He lamented that the Centre is yet to give Sindh its due share of Rs72 billion.


Saudi - KSrelief Distributes 18 Tons of Food Baskets in Sudan
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Khartoum, January 19, 2022, SPA -- King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued distributing food and shelter aid to those affected by the floods and the most needy families in Sudan.
KSrelief on Tuesday distributed 18 tons of food baskets in Sennar State, Sudan, benefiting 3,600 people.
This aid comes as a part of the efforts being exerted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by KSrelief, to help and support the affected countries and peoples in various circumstances.
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Yemen issues warning against US, French troops "suspicious" operations in captured southern cities
(MENAFN) The National Salvation Government, based in Sana'a, has issued a warning regarding the suspicious movements of American and French forces in the southern Yemeni territory that has been under occupation since 2015. Yemen has been the scene of a bloody Saudi-led war since 2015.
The presiding board of the Yemeni parliament issued a warning against any suspicious activity by US and French-affiliated forces in the country's southern seized cities, two of the major Western backers of the Riyadh-led war against Yemen.
According to the Saba news agency, the parliament also urged vigilance in the face of "treacherous" measures by the aggressor coalition led by Saudi Arabia to obstruct the implementation of the cease-fire.
The coalition and Ansarullah originally agreed to a ceasefire in April, which was mediated by the UN. After that, the cease-fire was twice extended. However, Sana'a has documented numerous breaches of the ceasefire by the Saudi-led forces.
It also issued a warning regarding the dubious role played by the so-called presidential leadership council established by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which the legislature claimed was created to further the US, UK, and Israel's agenda of severing Yemen and undermining its unity, sovereignty, security, and stability.
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ISLAMABAD: Police’s special branch has issued an alert about possible protests in the capital over the ongoing tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
The special branch informed the Central Police Office (CPO) about the need to enhance security measures in and around the embassies and diplomats of the two countries, police sources told Dawn.
In response, directives were issued by the CPO to the police to make proper security arrangements for the installations. Besides, the concerned security wing of the police was directed to approach the diplomats of the two countries and inform them about the need for tight security. They were also needed to restrict their movements in the city.
Police officials said as relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran had strained, supporters of both countries may hold protests, which may also lead to sectarian tensions.
The officials said the in charges of the police stations had also been asked to monitor movement of people who were in the police watch list under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
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6 drunken, homeless people accused of harassment, police say
Six homeless people were arrested Sunday night after Oklahoma City police said they were drunkenly harassing other people.
Police said that 2101 North Penn, the arrestees were harassing people and were so drunk that they could not stand up on their own.
Police said that each person arrested asked to be taken to detox.
All were arrested on complaints of being drunk in public and disorderly conduct.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Over the past week, Russia fired 39 times at the border of the Chernihiv region and hit 17 settlements.
Vyacheslav Chaus, the head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, wrote about this on Telegram , Ukrinform reported.
"Over the past week, the enemy fired 39 times at 17 border settlements of the Chernihiv region. 468 explosions were recorded. The enemy conducted two airstrikes using a helicopter. Civilian infrastructure was destroyed and damaged. Unfortunately, there is an injured person," Chaus wrote.
Russians hit Chernihiv
region six times in past day, injuring teenager
As reported, six attacks by Russian invaders were recorded in the Chernihiv region over the past day, a 16-year-old boy was injured.
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Nonprofits under pressure
Many businesses and corporations have felt the tug and pull of the economic recession on their well-being in the past year.
Businesses have been forced to make cutbacks. Jobs, wages and community involvement are among the things that some businesses have had to eliminate to survive during this trying time.
Where does that leave volunteer organizations? Non-profit entities base themselves on the goal of making a difference in the community by helping people in need.
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Savanna Opticals Center, a private firm in Tamale, has commenced a public outreach to communities on ways to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The company, as part of its contribution towards the fight against the disease, has been educating the less privileged ones in the communities who cannot read.
Optometrist Dr. Daniel Opoku-Gyamfi, CEO of Savanna Opticals, in an interview with the B&FT noted that the organisation, after some observation noted that most persons from the rural communities around the metropolis that visit the health facilities do not have enough knowledge of the disease.
He also advocated the need to disinfect the various health facilities across the country to also help safeguard the frontline workers in the case management of COVID-19.
According to him, this can help reduce the infestation in the country because the health facilities are prone to the risk due to the number of patients recorded and also the number of people that have been visiting the facilities daily.
He noted that most of the cases being recorded in the hospitals could be reducing if the places are disinfected. He encouraged the need to also improve the services of all health institutions in Ghana during these unprecedented circumstances.
“Aside the community sensitization, we have been using the media to reach out to all bodies encouraging them to desist from touching the eye, nose and mouth,” he said.
He also admonished the persons with eye defects not to rush to the health facility but use the line allocated and when it is serious, the health practitioner would direct them to the nearest health facility for treatment.
He appealed to individual organisation to help intensify the education at the rural areas where most of them could easily be infested due lack of certain amenities in the areas to help fight the disease.


Japanese businessmen to invest in Pakistan: Ambassador
ISLAMABAD: (APP) Minister for Finance, Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday invited the Japanese investors to take advantage of the new investment opportunities being created in Pakistan after the return of economic stability.
The Finance Minister made these remarks while talking to Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan who called on him here.
Ishaq Dar said the economic relations between the two countries are deep rooted and have a firm footing.
While acknowledging Japan's support for the power sector, he said that the government of Pakistan is determined to address the problem of energy shortage and appreciates its development partners which have extended full support in this regard.
Finance Minister also apprised the Ambassador that the government of Pakistan was fully focused on achieving economic growth and is keen to attract foreign companies to invest in the country.
Takashi Kurai conveyed his best wishes for the Prime Minister on recovering from his ailment.
The Ambassador said that the government of Japan would continue to support the efforts of the government of Pakistan to address the energy sector issues.
He also apprised the Minister of grant assistance projects being sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Ambassador Kurai said that Japanese investors have made substantial investment in Pakistan and he would encourage more such investors to come and invest in Pakistan.
He said that Japanese companies are familiar with the investment environment in Pakistan.
The Finance Minister assured Japanese Ambassador of his full support in his efforts to enhance the level of cooperation between Pakistan and Japan.


(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Techs lifts Wall Street
Stocks rebounded on Monday following a major sell-off to end last week spurred by concerns about the Covid omicron variant.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 50 points.
The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite gained 195 points.
The S&P was up 0.7%.
Morderna (MRNA) shares surged 10.2% as the drugmaker insisted it could develop a new vaccine capable of combating the new Omicron variant early in the new year.
Pfizer (PFE), meanwhile, may hit a fresh record high after CEO Albert Bourla confirmed the group's plan to boost production if its Covid antiviral pill in order to combat the impact of the Omicron variant.
The global oil benchmark Brent was up 2.3% at $74.46 per barrel.
Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,794.87 per ounce.
Treasury bond yields, which jumped Friday as investors were gunning for safety, reversed course and rose as prices fell. The 10-year US government bond yielded 1.52% around mid-morning.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to reveal heavily guarded Republican health care bill Thursday morning.
The legislation’s unveiling will be the first time many of those outside of the 13 Republican senators who have been meeting about the bill will get a closer look at the proposal — including other members of the Republican party.
Drafted in closed-door meetings, the new GOP bill that is aimed at repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act will be different than the one passed in the Republican-led House last month, according to the Associated Press.
The bill was published just ahead of McConnell’s remarks Thursday morning, and includes deeper cuts to Medicaid, defunding Planned Parenthood and slashing taxes for the wealthy. The legislation could cause millions of Americans to lose their health coverage.
On Tuesday, McConnell said he hopes the Senate will vote on the bill before its July 4 recess. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is expected to request more time for the Senate to consider the bill.
McConnell is expected to speak on the Senate floor at 11 a.m. Watch his remarks live in the video above.


A minister in Haryana on Tuesday courted controversy after he said that farmers committing suicide were criminals under the law.
Agriculture Minister O.P. Dhankar told media here that the state government could not support farmers who were committing suicide.
He said that the farmers who were committing suicide were running away from their responsibilities and leaving their families and children with liabilities.
Dhankar, who earlier headed the Bharatiya Janata Party Kisan Cell, used to condemn the earlier UPA government for not doing much for farmers which was leading to increasing suicides. (IANS)


Qatar's China envoy stresses importance of dialogue in resolving disputes
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Beijing: Qatar's Ambassador to China H E Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri stressed the importance of giving priority to the dialogue, consultation and diplomatic solutions instead of the language of threat and war in resolving political disputes.
The Ambassador stressed the need to strengthen international cooperation to combat terrorism and to promote regional peace and security, saying that without peace and stability there will be no development.
The Ambassador noted that the State of Qatar was one of the first countries to sign anti-terrorism agreements with the United Nations, and has contributed in solving disputed in different parts of the world.
Addressing the 4th Peace Garden Festival in Beijing, HE the Qatari Ambassador said that the Festival comes at a time when the need for peace is evident, as many conflicts and tensions have spread in many parts in the world.
Ambassador Al Mansouri described China's Belt and Road initiative as an important sign of people's desire for coexistence, building a common destiny for mankind and building a peaceful world in which everyone shares the fruits of development and peace gains.
THe Ambassador underlined the need to strengthen the role and authority of the United Nations and to respect its charters. The Peace Garden Festival which is held annually in China is organized by China World Peace Foundation.
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Jaipur Commissionerate Police has arrested 37 people for following or liking habitual criminals on social media, while 11 such people have been arrested by District Jaipur (North).
Jaipur Police has arrested 48 people while taking action against those who follow the social media accounts of gangsters. Officials gave this information on Saturday.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Paris Deshmukh said that 37 people who follow or ‘like’ habitual criminals on social media have been arrested by the Jaipur Commissionerate Police, while 11 such people have been arrested by District Jaipur (North).
He said that these youths are being interrogated. Along with this, counseling cells constituted at the district level are also giving advice to the relatives of such youths, so that they stay away from criminals and any criminal activities.
Deshmukh said in a statement that for some time it has been seen that the youth of the city are going after those people who are involved in serious incidents.
He said that special teams have been formed to keep an eye on these criminals and those who follow and like them on social media. Deshmukh said that these teams are checking social media accounts running in the name of criminals and identifying those who follow them.
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Waterbury police are investigating a potential threat against Crosby High School that they said was posted on social media.
Police said they received information about the potential threat this morning, the school was put into a “shelter in place” and that has been lifted.
Waterbury police are investigating and working with school officials.
School resource officers will be at the school throughout the day and parents have been notified, police said.
No additional information is available.


President of Palestine, FM of Jordan to talk about issues encountering Palestinian cause
(MENAFN) On Saturday Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine and Ayman Safadi, Foreign Minister of Jordan met to discuss the difficulties in the way of Palestinian cause in an attempt to enhance consultation and thorough collaboration between both countries.
Riyad al-Maliki, Palestinian Foreign Minister reported in a joint news conference with Safadi after the meeting that "the current situation in the Palestinian territories and pushing forward the stalled peace process in the Middle East were the major issues that were discussed in today's meeting."
Safadi reported to the press conference that his trip came "as part of the efforts to create a real political horizon that leads to a comprehensive and just peace on the basis of the two-state solution."
He also mentioned that the foundation "embodies the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital on the borders of 1967."
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Charlie Crist, the Republican-turned-Democrat running to reclaim the governorship of Florida, said that he doesn’t think the Affordable Care Act has “irreparably harmed” Floridians, and, in fact, “I think it’s been great.”
Crist called health care a “civil right,” saying, “People need to have shelter, they need food, they need water, they need health care, and they deserve it.”
When CNN’s Candy Crowley asked him about those who have undoubtedly lost their health care because of Obamacare, Crist said that’s “exactly why we have the Affordable Care Act. Exactly why is to make sure that they don’t lose it in the future.”
At two separate points in his interview, Crist said “God bless” the president for Obamacare.


ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):Tony Llyod, a Labour party’s member of UK Parliament, has said that they want to see a change in the Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K), a change that respects people’s basic human rights.
“These are the things we would expect in any part of the world. It’s what we expect for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and it’s what we expect of the Indian government,” the British parliamentarian said in his twitter message.
Tony Llyod further said that the situation in Kashmir worried many people around the world. There were many people (Kashmiris) who had been desperately worried about the future of their families in the occupied Kashmir.
He termed the situation in the occupied valley a very damaging after the Indian government stripped the special status of occupied Kashmir which came after huge military deployment in the valley.
The UK parliamentarian said that reports indicated people lost their lives, blinded with pellet guns, women were assaulted and restrictions imposed upon the movement of people, but little news came out of Kashmir.
Read: PM to highlight Indian atrocities in IOk at int’l fora as ‘Ambassador of Kashmir
“The world began to take notice and say to Indian government look, these are the basic human rights violations,” he said adding, these human rights violations got to be stopped.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Doha, Oct. 3 (Petra) -- Exports by Qatar's private sector to Jordan during the first nine months of 2022 increased by 12.1 percent.
According to Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry's recent data obtained by Petra on Monday, the exports amounted to 124 million Qatari riyals (USD34 million), compared to 110 million riyals (USD30.2 million) in the same period of 2021.
The Qatari private sector's exports to Jordan primarily consist of various chemicals, such as automobile engine oils, sulfuric acid, lutein, aluminum briquettes, paraffin, polyethylene, iron rods, chemical fertilizers of all types and uses, plastic bags, automobile engine oils, organic fertilizers, medical solutions, as well as numerous foods and consumer goods.
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Biman Receives Nod To Fly From Dhaka To Kunming, Guangzhou
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Dhaka : Biman Bangladesh Airlines is now permitted by the Civil Aviation Authority of China to launch flights on Dhaka-Kunming and Dhaka-Guangzhou routes.
Hualong Yan, Minister Counsellor and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of China in Bangladesh, said this in a social media post on July 25, 2022.
'The approval will further facilitate travel of students and business communities between the two countries,' he added in his post.
The national flag carrier of Bangladesh Biman will be the second airline from the country to receive permission for operating flights in China, after the largest private carrier US-Bangla Airlines.
The private airline currently operates one weekly flight on Dhaka-Guangzhou route.
On this occasion, Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director and CEO Zahid Hossain said they are yet to get an official announcement from the Chinese authorities in this regard.
'We are initially planning to operate flight on Dhaka-Guangzhou route with our Boeing 777 aircraft,' he noted.
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New Delhi: All women wrestlers and protesters, who were detained on Sunday, have been released, a Delhi Police official said.
“Police have released women protestors including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat and Sangeeta Phogat,” the police official said.
Malik had told IANS that they will go to Jantar Mantar and that their fight will go on till justice prevails.
However, police had said that protesters will not be allowed to head back to Jantar Mantar.
Earlier on Sunday, Olympian wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Malik and Phogat were taken to three different locations in the city by the Delhi Police after they were detained while trying to march towards the newly-constructed Parliament building as it was being inaugurated.
Police also dismantled their protest site at Jantar Mantar.


‘You’re Never Too Young to Talk Mental Health’ Campaign
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families have launched a campaign to support mental health and well being in schools.
Supporting the mental health of children and young people is among the most critical challenges we face as a country, one we hope that the anticipated Green Paper on education and mental health will take important steps toward addressing. However, school staff remain on the frontline when it comes to promoting the mental health of their pupils. Throughout the campaign they will share the expertise of leading clinicians and researchers so schools can feel confident in knowing how to help the children and young people in their care.
We are offering all primary schools in England free, evidence-based Talking Mental Health resources which include an animation and lesson plans teachers can use with their pupils to help them have conversations about mental health. The materials are aimed at pupils aged 9 – 11 and it is hoped that they will equip children to deal with the challenges that the approach to school transition and adolescence can bring. Research published by the UCL Institute of Education finds that one in four girls and one in ten boys have depression by the age of 14, highlighting the need to support mental health from an early age.


Rick Smith, a 29-year veteran who worked his way up through the ranks of the Kansas City Police Department, has been named its 45th police chief, reports the Kansas City Star. Smith, who will be sworn in Aug. 15, was greeted after the announcement last Friday with thunderous applause and shouts from a large group of police officers and civilian employees at the police headquarters community room. He . . .
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Patients should not be pressured into seeing their GPs over the internet, doctors warned yesterday.
Virtual NHS consultations were insecure and risked wasting doctors’ time on the “IT savvy” rather than those who were actually sick, the British Medical Association said.
In a swipe at Jeremy Hunt, the health secretary, Chaand Nagpaul, chairman of the BMA GPs’ committee, said that it was “simplistic” to expect big savings through technology.
Mr Hunt has argued that the NHS needs a digital revolution to follow those in banking and budget airlines but Dr Nagpaul dismissed that comparison, saying that apps that let people talk to their GP would never be more than a niche product.
The doctors union said that more research was needed on e-consultations because of…


Jammu: Referring to a spurt in militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir, Opposition PDP on Saturday alleged that the state government has "miserably failed" to carry forward the agenda of peace and development which was initiated by the previous PDP-Congress government.
"It was failure on the part of present dispensation headed by Omar Abdullah that the state was sliding back to pre-2002 situation," said Yash Pal Sharma, PDP candidate for Jammu-Poonch Lok Sabha seat.
He was addressing a function at Poonch, 270-kms from here.
Situation in the whole state, including on the border, has been deteriorating because "the present regime has failed to carry forward the agenda of peace and development which was initiated by the previous PDP-Congress government", Sharma said.
He claimed that PDP had pioneered the agenda of peace and development in the state.
"Instead of addressing problems of the people this regime has been trying to hoodwink people by false promises," he said.


By Edeki Igafe, Warri.
The Police Command in Delta says it has apprehended two suspected kidnappers and rescued a 17-year-old boy from their captivity in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Delta, DSP Bright Edafe, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Warri.
Edafe said that the two suspects were arrested on Wednesday by policemen attached to the Eagle-Net Patrol Team.
He said that the police team was on visibility and confidence building patrol at the Effurun Roundabout area in Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA) when they recorded the feat.
The PPRO said that the team while on duty, saw a mob beating the suspects, adding that upon inquiry, it was revealed that they were suspected kidnappers.
“The police rushed to the scene and rescued the boys from the mob. Carrying out on-the-spot inquiry, it was discovered that they were suspected kidnappers.
“A woman also accused the boys of kidnapping her 17-year-old son earlier that day. The two suspects are Oti Shevire, 32, and Amos whose surname is unknown,” he said.
Edafe said that upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime, adding that they led policemen to their hideout, where the victim was rescued unhurt.
He said that the victim was currently receiving medical treatment, while the suspects were in police custody and investigation was ongoing.


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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 7 (ANI): While reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the state and the preparedness for vaccination, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday requested the people to be vigilant for the next two months.
Patnaik while reviewing the meeting with officials via video-conferencing said that the state is fully open, starting with business establishments, religious institutions, and education is about to open soon.
During the review of the current COVID-19 situation of state and vaccination in the state on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said, "the second phase of the infection has started in England and Europe and that the lockdown has been reintroduced in some countries. So we have to follow the Covid-19 guidelines more carefully."
Patnaik said the vaccine has raised hopes among the people. He said that Odisha is fully prepared to implement the vaccination program.
He emphasized the need to focus on the need to address the issues related to the vaccination.
Informing about the vaccination preparations, Health Secretary Prdeepta Mohapatra said that as per the directives of the Central Government, a list has been drawn up for the immunization of 3,28,570 health workers working in both the private and public sectors, while the police, the municipal staff and the Covids are working on vaccinations. He informed that both the state and district level steering committee meetings have been completed.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary of the Department of Higher Education and the Principal Secretary of the Department of Schools and Mass Education briefed the Chief Minister on the opening of schools and colleges.
According to the state government, the schools for 10th and 12th will reopen from January 8 while colleges and universities for final year students will reopen from January 11. (ANI)


Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan asked to change Deputy Commissioner Islamabad and IG Islamabad.
Sources say that the Election Commission has asked to change Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon and IG Islamabad Akbar Nasir Khan.
According to the sources, the Election Commission has sent a letter to the Establishment Division for the exchange of the two officers.
Sources say that the Election Commission was receiving continuous complaints against the two officers due to which they were asked to be replaced.
Source: Geo News


ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan said that there is no load management being made on 80 per cent feeders of the country, according to media.
Omar Ayub Khan, in his statement, detailed that the load management is continued with the proportion of 20 per cent feeders. He further said that the power supply companies are facing loss due to electricity theft and other reasons. The improvement in warning system has resolved the issue of voltage, Omar Ayub said.
He said that the last Ramazan was spent without any major power issue as the situation was worse as compared to the last year. The minister said that load management had continued on the feeders which were declared free from theft.
“There are 8,810 feeders across the country and load management is continued on only 1762 feeders,” he said.
Earlier on August 1, Omar Ayub Khan had expressed his resolves that crackdown on electricity theft to continue across the country.
Omar Ayub said that ‘Power theft’ areas to brave load-shedding and added that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led Sindh government did nothing for the betterment of the province.
He termed the Sindh hub of corruption and added that the provincial government was not cooperation with the federal government to address public issues. Omar Ayub said that power theft and transmission issues were inherited to the PTI-led government.
The minister said that Balochistan was provided additional funds worth Rs5 billion during the last five years. He said that tube wells were being shifted to solar power in Balochistan.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GENEVA, Nov 19 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's membership of a declaration to enhance the protection of civilians from the humanitarian consequences of explosives in populated areas is the latest addition to its efforts in support of global peace and security, a diplomat said on Friday.
Kuwait's permanent representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Geneva Nasser Al-Hain made the remarks to KUNA upon his return from attending two-day discussions on the matter in the Irish capital of Dublin.
'Kuwait appreciates the efforts made by the friendly government of Ireland and its invitation to this important conference,' he said, mentioning that the event garnered the attention of Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
He hoped the declaration would achieve its aspired goals, to enhance the protection of civilians and save the bloodshed of innocent people during armed conflicts.
The diplomat said the talks come at a time of 'delicate circumstances' globally, namely through the increase of conflict and war, the high number of innocent civilian casualties and the targeting of populated areas without any deterrence.
'This critical situation requires more efforts to enhance peace and security by the international community than ever before,' he said.
This must be by full compliance with international humanitarian and human rights laws, suggested the diplomat, the full implementation of all international disarmament conventions and by prioritising political dialogue with a sincere political will to bring peace.
'The continuation of tragedies in countries such as Syria, Yemen or Palestine is no longer acceptable and must be addressed,' he added.
Kuwait, for its part, 'spares no effort' in supporting these causes, he said, mentioning that the Gulf country has ratified some 29 international documents related to disarmament, and seeks more concerted and cooperative efforts to protect civilians. (end)
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(breitbart) – On Tuesday, Biden energy adviser Amos Hochstein sounded off about the president considering declaring a climate emergency that would allow him to limit drilling in the United States.
Hochstein told CNN’s “New Day” that the Biden administration had “been clear that we want to see the U.S. industry increase oil production” but said it was important to limit the production “to make sure that we’re in a better footing to accelerate the transition” to green energy.
“I think we have been clear that we want to see the U.S. industry increase oil production,” Hochstein outlined.
“[I]t is about making a choice between what is the short-term and the medium-term so that we can make sure we have enough oil and gas to support us through the transition, and what are the kind of steps that we don’t want the oil and gas industry to take that would have long-term consequences when we don’t want new major projects that would take 20, 30 years to become profitable,” he continued. “So, we have to make that differentiation to make sure that the American consumer has what it needs … to grow our economy and the global economy, but not take steps and endanger the climate work that we’re trying to do to make sure that we’re in a better footing to accelerate the transition.”


KATHMANDU, JANUARY 31
The nationwide coronavirus death-toll has advanced to 2,029 with two more fatalities reported on Sunday.
Globally, 2.20 million people have lost their lives to Covid-19 while over 103 million people have been infected by the novel coronavirus.
Today, 105 new infections have surfaced after which Nepal's total cases of infection have reached 270,959.
On Saturday, two fatalities were reported which took the country-wide death toll to 2,027.


The Ministry of Justice has increased foot patrols and police visibility on the streets and hamlets especially at night. He had also initiated regular police patrols into the Babeldaob States utilizing officers stationed on Babeldaob substations.
Vice President and Minister of Justice Raynold Oilouch said that foot patrol officers are expected to keep the street safer and help curb crimes.
Oilouch said the hiring of more police officers have added to the uniformed police officers presence in hamlets to decrease crimes such as break ins and disorderly conducts.
Oilouch however said to better beef up foot patrols and the police presence, he is hoping that they can have more officers in the bureau so that the public will see more cops in the streets.
He added that he also wanted to increase and hire more police officers in Babeldaob and other states in Palau.
Based on the police blotters, routine patrols also helped police arrest individuals involved in incidents of DUI , negligent driving and disorderly conduct.
According to the Division of Patrol statistics as of September 20 to 26, police was able to respond to 17 cases of disorderly conduct, five cases of assault, four traffic accidents, two thefts, two human trafficking cases , one case of property damage and two cases of violation of Family Protection Act. (By: B. Carreon) [/restrict]


Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that the general elections will be held in October next year.
Talking to the media persons in Islamabad on Tuesday, he asked the PTI to return to the assemblies and become part of the electoral reforms process to ensure free, fair and transparent general elections.
He said the country cannot afford political crisis in the wake of next general elections.
Ahsan Iqbal said the country needs stability and continuity of policies to move forward in the right direction.
He said the people have rejected the campaign of PTI Chairman Imran Khan against state institutions and economic stability.


German stocks decrease at beginning of trading on Friday
(MENAFN) On Friday, Sep. 24 German stocks decreased at the beginning of trading, with the benchmark DAX index plunging 81.87 points, or 0.52 percent, opening at 15,562.1 points.
The biggest winner amongst the county’s 40 greatest listed firms was healthcare firm Siemens Healthineers, surging by 0.84 percent, followed by plastic specialist Covestro with 0.50 percent and technology firms Siemens Energy with 0.29 percent.
Shares of Adidas plunged by 3.63 percent. The German sportswear maker was the biggest loser at the beginning of trading on Friday after U.S. competitor Nike reduced its sales estimate.
Germany’s Federal Statistical Office declared on Friday that costs of residential property in the April-June period expanded by 3.7 percent on the prior quarter and climbed 10.9 percent year-over-year, the biggest price rise since the start of the time series in 2000.
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(MENAFN) Britain's Chancellor Philip Hammond was confirmed to have refused demands to declare the conclusion of austerity in his spring statement.
The Chancellor is predicted to reveal in his statement the smallest budget shortfall ever since the year 2002.
However, he announced the national debt of Britain to remain at a high number, indicating expenses limitations to not be loosened.
Speaking at the BBC's Andrew Marr Show, he stated "there is light at the end of the tunnel," he then added "we are still in the tunnel at the moment."
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Mitt Romney (Campaign photo)
NEW YORK (June 29, 2012)--Mitt Romney says the U.S. Supreme Court's health care law decision injected "greater urgency" into the presidential race.
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee told donors Friday in New York City that this new urgency is galvanizing voters across the country and he said there's only one way to ensure that the health care law he calls "Obamacare" will be repealed and that’s to defeat President Barack Obama in November.
Romney commented a day after the nation's highest court upheld Obama's health care overhaul.
Romney says many people assumed the court would "do the work that was necessary" in repealing the law, but he says the court "didn't get that job done."
His campaign has reported raising more than $4 million online since the court's ruling Thursday.