Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Mohamed AlZaabi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Armenia, who is completing his diplomatic mission in our country.
According to the press department at the government, the Prime Minister said the Ambassador’s tenure was marked by effective cooperation between Armenia and the UAE. Nikol Pashinyan stressed that the Armenian government is interested in UAE’s reform experience. “We hope that in the near future Armenia will become even more attractive to your country’s business circles, which in turn will help us implement various investment projects,” the Prime Minister said, highlighting the contribution made by the Intergovernmental Economic Commission, which held its first meeting last spring in Yerevan.
The Premier highlighted the fact of high-level bilateral political relations and thanked the UAE side for its balanced position on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The Prime Minister also thanked the UAE government for supporting Armenia in the fight against COVID-19 and expressed confidence that the pandemic would be overcome through close cooperation.
In turn, Mohamed AlZaabi thanked Prime Minister Pashinyan and the Armenian government for effective cooperation, noting that he would continue to maintain close ties with Armenia and the Armenian people. According to Mohamed AlZaabi, bilateral trade and economic relations, as well as tourism saw tangible growth last year. Mr. Zaabi stressed that the UAE government, too, is keen to develop multifaceted cooperation with Armenia in agriculture, healthcare, food security, tourism, air communications and other spheres of mutual interest.
The parties expressed confidence that the two governments will be able to bolster the ongoing interaction through joint efforts after the global pandemic, the source said.


Korea plans to extend loans to firms with ties to North Korea
(MENAFN) South Korea vowed to extend special low-interest loans to companies that have been in trouble for years amid tensions on the Korean Peninsula, an official and a businessman said Monday, Qatar News Agency reported.
Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae made the promise during a rare meeting with several South Korean investors whose businesses with North Korea were suspended in recent years, South Korean news agency (Yonhap) reported.
South Korean businessmen involved in projects in North Korea suffered further setbacks in 2010 when Seoul slapped sanctions on Pyongyang over the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship blamed on the North.
South Korea has extended special loans worth USD58 million to local companies involved in cross-border projects with North Korea in recent years.
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By Ajmal Khan Yousafzai
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) recovered seven billion rupees in the past one year, said Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability Shahzad Akbar, responding to allegations from the PML-N, on Friday.
The prime minister’s aide was conducting a press conference where he said that the PML-N’s Marriyum Aurangzeb had asked questions about the government’s ARU in the parliament.
“Marriyum asked about what the ARU had done to bring back looted wealth which was stashed abroad,” he said. “Critics need to understand how the ARU works.” Akbar said that those who had remained in power since the past 35 years had illegally occupied public lands. He said that the opposition was creating noise over the recovery of government land. Akbar also spoke about the performance of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). “The FIA has recovered Rs7 billion in the past one year,” he said.
Akbar alleged that apart from former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz, the ‘B team’ of the PML-N was also involved in corruption. He said that the incumbent government replied to the questions and criticism it received but its predecessors did not. “Those who were in power before us did not bother answering questions,” he said. “Even Marriyum said that this government is quick to give a response.”
Akbar said that the Anti-Corruption Punjab had recovered land worth Rs129 billion. He said that the government had spent Rs10.3 million on the ARU.
“Marriyum should stop misleading the nation with false claims,” he said.
He said that when Shehbaz’s son Hamza is questioned, he tells authorities to ask questions from his brother, Salman. He said that the government was asked about various questions and it provided answers to them.
“We were asked about the money that was spent on overseas trips,” he said. “We gave them the list of expenditures that were incurred.”
Akbar alleged that the PML-N had laundered money in the past through ‘cash boys’.
“Who were Masroor Anwar and Shoaib cash boys?” he asked. He said that it had been several days and neither Shehbaz nor anyone from the PML-N had responded to his 18 questions. Akbar spoke about the recent settlement between a Pakistani citizen and the National Crime Agency. “The NCA has transferred £190m to the government of Pakistan,” he said. “The NCA’s press release has said that it was a civil suit and there was no criminal element,” he added.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Dammam, September 19, 2022, SPA -- Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asharqia Chamber Bader Al-Reziza and the Vice-Chairman of the Qatar Chamber, Mohammed Al-Kuwari, discussed yesterday at the Qatar Chamber headquarters in Doha, the promising investment opportunities between the two sides and ways to enhance relations to achieve economic and commercial integration.
Al-Reziza discussed the role of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in strengthening bilateral relations and expanding the partnership between the two countries to broader horizons per the two sides' National Vision 2030 and supporting the joint Gulf cooperation process.
For his part, Al-Kuwari stressed the importance of achieving growth and development in trade and economic relations to achieve the hopes and aspirations of the two countries, adding that he is looking forward to strengthening cooperation and opening new channels for effective partnership between companies in the two countries. He also called on the business sector to invest in promising investment opportunities and benefit from the encouraging measures offered by the two countries.
The meeting saw a review of several investment components and the land and air border crossings in the region, which contain 1,845 factories, representing 22% of the total factories in the Kingdom.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Asharqia Chamber Council was briefed on the achievements of the development and expansion project at the Salwa border crossing with Qatar, praising the improvements in the project that contribute to raising the port's capacity, facilitating commercial movement, and raising the level of intra-regional trade between the Kingdom and Qatar.
16:08 LOCAL TIME 13:08 GMT
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) Chinese real estate developer Greenland Holdings is intending to invest 50 billion yuan (US$7.53 billion) to help alleviate poverty in Zunyi city, Guizhou province, The Paper reported.
The developer has signed a strategic cooperation with the municipal government located in southwest China, aiming to launch projects involving big infrastructure, finance, conference and exhibition, culture and tourism, as well as hotel.
The cooperation aims to promote the city to accelerate the construction of the "three clusters and three centers," which refers to the leisure travel cluster, financial cluster, big data service cluster, as well as commercial logistics, convention and cultural centers.
In the Xinpu New District, the developer will also invest 16.7 billion yuan to build the Luhu International Cultural and Ecological Tourism Resort, which involves a boutique hotel cluster, international art and cultural exchange center, and an original ecological holiday experience center.
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US administration to deliver monkeypox inoculations
(MENAFN) The White House is ready to distribute nearly 2 million monkeypox inoculations in the next months, beginning with an initial stage of around 300,000 shots as part of a new national plan against the potentially dangerous virus.
The White House declared the plan on Tuesday, stating that 56,000 inoculation shots would be allocated immediately, then 240,000 extra doses “over the coming weeks.” Another 1.6 million shots will be made available later in 2022.
“The vaccine strategy will help immediately address the spread of the virus by providing vaccines across the country to individuals at high risk,” according to the White House, noting that the first leg of the strategy “aims to rapidly deploy vaccines in the most affected communities and mitigate the spread of the disease.”
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Newdelhi: Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh says, armed forces can defend the country against any security threat. Laying the foundation stone of National Defence University in Gurgaon.
Dr Singh said, the government is making defence acquisition less vulnerable to unethical practices. He said, close attention has been paid in indigenisation of defence procurement.
He said the country's deterrence capabilities have matured in the last nine years and have taken concrete shape. Dr Singh said that India is well positioned to become a net security provider in the region and beyond.
The Prime Minister also said that government has placed special emphasis on strengthening...


Pakistani High Commissioner Suhail Mehmood informed the Indian Foreign Ministry and the Pakistani government in a letter that the Pakistani embassy staff members were being harassed while they were out for their personal needs and activities in New Delhi.
He expressed concern over the issue.
He further said, the speed of the internet service for the Pakistani council has been slowed down, and electricity and gas lines to their houses disconnected.
He said, the email accounts of some of the staff members have also been hacked.
Suhail Mehmood said in the letter that they were being harassed by the Indian government personnel while they were out for their personal needs, shopping or visiting a place.


In an effort to combat the drug menace in the state, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha recently praised the state police for their proactive measures in making Tripura drug-free. The Chief Minister congratulated the state police during a recent meeting with senior police officials.
The Chief Minister stated that the state police had taken strict action against drug traffickers and had succeeded in reducing drug trafficking in the state. He also appreciated the police force for conducting regular anti-drug campaigns in schools and colleges to create awareness among students about the harmful effects of drugs.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister discussed the need for more cooperation between the police and the public in the fight against drugs. He urged citizens to come forward and report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking to the authorities, and assured them that their identities would be kept confidential.
The Chief Minister also emphasized the need for more effective measures to prevent drug abuse, such as rehabilitation programs for drug addicts and counseling services for families affected by drug abuse. He urged the police force to work closely with social welfare organizations to provide these services to those in need.
The state police have been working tirelessly to curb the drug menace in Tripura, which has been a major problem for the state in recent years. The police have seized large quantities of drugs, including marijuana, heroin, and other synthetic drugs, in various operations across the state.
The police have also conducted regular raids on drug dens and arrested several drug peddlers and smugglers. The police have been working with other law enforcement agencies, such as the Border Security Force (BSF), to prevent the smuggling of drugs from neighboring countries.
In addition to these measures, the police have also been conducting awareness campaigns to educate the public about the dangers of drug abuse. The campaigns have been targeted at schools, colleges, and other public places where drug abuse is prevalent.
The police have also been using social media platforms to reach out to the youth and create awareness about the harmful effects of drugs. The police have been encouraging the public to participate in the fight against drugs by reporting any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking.
The Chief Minister’s praise for the state police is a recognition of their hard work and dedication in the fight against drugs. The police have been taking proactive measures to make Tripura drug-free and have succeeded in reducing drug trafficking in the state. The Chief Minister’s call for more cooperation between the police and the public is a positive step towards achieving a drug-free society.


Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to address all issues for the rehabilitation of the flood victims.
Addressing a meeting of flood victims in Khairpur PM Shahbaz Sharif said that in the last few months floods have wreaked havoc in Mehran Valley. He said that he has never seen the destruction of such floods in his life.
He said that the flood situation was indescribable, millions of acres of agricultural land came under water, crops were destroyed, and provincial governments along with federal institutions provided assistance in difficult times. He added that the federal government had poured its resources at the feet of the flood victims but the flood damage was huge so all resources were scarce.
The Prime Minister said that the federal government provided Rs25,000 to each family, NDMA provided relief materials worth Rs18 billion, the Sindh government has also spent billions of rupees and restoration works have been done to a great extent but the water was still standing in many areas.
Shahbaz Sharif said that even today eight million families were affected by water while 20 million people were eligible for assistance, nine million children were still affected by floods and as the winter season had started but people were sitting under the open sky.
Appreciating the friendly countries for their assistance to the flood victims the Prime Minister said that a lot of assistance came from European countries and Turkey, UAE, Qatar and other friendly countries also provided assistance.
Criticizing Imran Khan, the Prime Minister said that Imran sold a watch with Kaaba model. He said that if Imran would have sold gifts and handed them over to the poor then he [PM] would have appreciated them.


Srinagar- Five more persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday taking the total number of cases to 75.
” Five new positive cases were detected in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Four cases are from Kashmir division while as one case is from Jammu,” said Govt spokesperson Rohit Kansal.
He said new cases in Kashmir are known cases of previous contacts, while as the contact tracing is on for Jammu one.
He said that 70 cases were active in Jammu and Kashmir at present as three cases have recovered and two have died.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha: Due to the surge in Covid-19 infections, Saudi citizens have been banned from traveling to 16 countries. According to Saudi Gazzete and Al Riyadh newspapers, the Saudi General Directorate of Passports said citizens are prohibited from traveling to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, India, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Indonesia, Vietnam, Armenia, Belarus, and Venezuela.
The Saudi General Directorate of Passports also stressed on citizens wishing to travel abroad to ensure that the remaining period of passport validity is more than 3 months when traveling to Arab countries, and more than 6 months to other countries, and that the remaining period for the validity of ID is more than 3 months when traveling to GCC countries.
It also called on citizens to adhere to the health requirements, which are: receiving three doses of Covid-19 vaccines.
Those under the age groups of 16 and 12 are required two doses of the vaccine. As for those who are under the age of 12, they are required to keep with them an insurance policy against coronavirus while traveling outside the Kingdom.
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das said the state government is working to provide better health facility, education and infrastructure.
The state government is committed to the development of 3.25 crore people, he said at a meeting here with NITI Aayog officials.
Jharkhand has made significant progress in education and the state is continuously developing its health sector as well, an official release quoting Das said.
“Our goal is to take the state at the forefront in these sectors,” the chief minister said.
Das said that the state government and the NITI Aayog are doing good work together and the partnership would continue.
The NITI Aayog understands our expectations and cooperating in reforming our shortcomings, he said.
According to the release, the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Rajiv Kumar, said that reviews were carried out on important issues during the meeting with the state government on Wednesday.Kumar praised the state for progress in education, for eradicating child marriage and doing away with malnutrition, the release said, adding, Kumar also lauded the state government’s effort to train 10 lakh women in various fields.


Major terrorist attack prevented in Turkey
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec. 4
A major terrorist attack was prevented today in the Nusaybin district of the Turkish province of Mardin, Trend reports citing Turkish media.
An explosive device was found under the car of a policeman who was supposed to travel to the neighboring province of Siirt to ensure security at a rally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Thanks to the attentiveness of the police, the attack was prevented.
An investigation is underway to locate terrorists who placed the explosive device.
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Mattis sees hopeful signs in Afghanistan
(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) KABUL (Pajhwok): There are hopeful indications of peace parleys between the Afghan government and the Taliban, says US Defense Secretary James Mattis.
After 17 years of fighting in the country, the armed opposition embraced a three-day Eid ceasefire offered by President Ashraf Ghani.
€œClearly Ghani has hit a responsive chord,€ Mattis was quoted as saying by AFP. €œNot just on the Afghan government side, but also it cut deep into the Taliban. We€™ll see how this goes forward.€
During the first-ever truce between the two sides, widely hailed as an unprecedented development, combatants hugged and exchanged sweets in different parts of Afghanistan.
Mattis spoke reporters as he headed to mainland China on his maiden visit. He hoped to initiate a "transparent strategic dialogue" with China.
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DAMMAM: Pakistan's ambassador to Saudi Arabia today said that the government was trying to solve the problems of the Pakistani expatriates who have been denied their wages and can't return back to their country and that Saudi authorities have also assured that the matter will be resolved soon.
Manzoor-ul-Haq, who had visited the Pakistani camp in Dammam, said that the companies operating in Saudi Arabia who had withheld the rightful wages and compensations of the Pakistani workers, had been instructed to pay them.
"We are in contact with the Saudi authorities," he said. "Companies have been instructed to pay the workers their dues," he added.
He said that the camp he visited to listen to the problems of the Pakistanis, consisted of 800 workers. Manzoor also disclosed that he had met the Minister of Justice in Saudi Arabia, who had also assured him that the problem would soon be resolved.
"The Saudi authorities have also given their assurance that the problem will soon be solved," he said.
Pakistani workers and expatriates stuck in Saudi Arabia have been denied wages since several months, which have caused them hardship and difficulties. The workers' work permits have also not been renewed, which have added to their worries.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had instructed the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis to immediately proceed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and look after the problems of the people there.


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The Central Election Commission (CEC) has called on the public to participate in the municipal election run-offs which will be held in Georgia on October 30, Trend reports citing Agenda.ge .
The CEC announced earlier today that the run-off will be held in:
5 self-governing cities
24 election districts
The voters will elect 20 mayors and 42 majoritarian members of the City Councils (Sakrebulos).
A total of 1,830 ordinary, eight exceptional and several special polling stations for those in quarantine or self-isolation will operate on October 30. All of the coronavirus regulations will be maintained.
In the municipal elections held in Georgia on October 2 not all of the mayoral candidates managed to overcome the mandatory threshold including in the five self-governing cities of Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Rustavi, Batumi and Poti.
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IPOH: Twenty-seven individuals were arrested for various offences in the Special Crime Prevention Op for about four hours around the city, last night.
Perak police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid (pix) said twenty people were arrested for narcotics and criminal offences (5) and other offences (2 ) from inspections on 1,712 individuals during the operation.
“A total of 2,480 vehicles were inspected and 66 summonses were issued for traffic offences,“ he said in a statement here today.
He said the operation involved a total of 770 police officers comprising 135 senior officers and 635 junior police officers with the assistance of 17 officers from the Royal Malaysia Police Volunteer Reserve (SSPDRM) and the Malaysia Volunteers Corps Department (RELA).
Mior Faridalathrash said the operation was carried out following complaints from members of the public who said they were worried about the increase in criminal cases in their residential and business premises.
“The police also use an ‘omnipresence’ approach, especially in areas where the public is concentrated to create a sense of security among the local community.
“People can also cooperate by sharing information with the police if there is a crime,“ he said. — Bernama


Some 53 new COVID-19 cases were recorded on Monday bringing the total cases in the country to 38,168.
A statement by Health CS Mutahi Kagwe indicated that the ministry tested 1,107 samples in the last 24 hours.
Kagwe indicated that 60 more people were discharged after making full recovery. Out of the 60, 36 were from the home-based programme while 24 were discharged from various hospitals across the country.
This brings the number of recoveries to 24,681.
Sadly, nine more people lost their lives bringing the COVID-19 death toll to 700.


Jordan's Fine expands its production with nutrition supplements
(MENAFN) According to Jordan's Fine Hygienic Holding’s CEO, the company is expanding into the nutrition supplement market, as its five-year expansion goal to expand its wellness section.
The company has set ambitious development goals, regarding the wellness sector, along with masks and sanitary operations, forecasted to contribute for almost half of its income. According to James Lafferty of the National, the company's main paper business will fuel the other half.
He stated that “we have accelerated targets because we have now entered 100 per cent into wellness space with nutritional supplements and we have a couple of products already launched.”
Consumer papers, masks, gloves, and sanitation items, and wellness are the current company's three mainstays.
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Visakhapatnam: Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao on Friday called on the public representatives and officials to work for the development of the Gajuwaka constituency in coordination.
Addressing a press conference on Friday, the minister said that development and welfare schemes have been implemented since the formation of their government. He said the land acquisition problems of steel plant, APIIC, Gangavaram port-related problems in the constituency have been there for a long time.
“It is a fast-growing area and problems needs to be addressed accordingly,” he said.
“I call upon the public representatives and officials to work for the development of the Gajuwaka constituency in coordination,” he added.
Legislator Thippala Nagireddy also addressed the press conference and said that people in the constituency are working hard for its overall development.
District Collector Dr A. Mallikarjuna said the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has given top priority to infrastructure development in the Gajuwaka constituency, a key industrial area in GVMC.
“Public representatives were asked to bring issues in their area to the attention of the conference. They are being discussed and appropriate action is being taken,” he said.
Legislator T Nagireddy said the minister was initiating a resolution of tackling key issues in Gajuwaka with the help of officials.
“All those who have been given land by the government have been urged to resolve their problems expeditiously. The focus should be on tackling pollution and traffic problems and the problems of Gangavaram and APIIC should be addressed expeditiously,” he said.


The Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards the promotion and preservation of the state’s cultural heritage.
He was speaking during an assessment tour of the ongoing renovation work on the Ransome-Kuti family house by the state government in Imo, Abeokuta, in company of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
According to him, the project, which is expected to be completed and commissioned next year, will serve as a museum and a tourist centre, adding that other state icons, such as the late Hubert Ogunde, Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, will also be honoured.
Amosun said that the state would document all the rich cultural heritage and history of the icons in the state, adding that all those who are prides to the state will be honoured.
Speaking to news men, Mohammed assured that the Federal Government would support the state government on the project.
He described the step by the state government to immortalise and preserve the ancestral home of the Ransome-Kutis’, for the roles and contributions of their family members in various feilds of human endeavour as laudable and admirable.
The Minister described the nation’s cultural heritage and history, as a great asset, stating that the Federal Government would consolidate on them to improve the economy.
He added that the President Muhammadu Buhari led government is committed to harnessing and turning the creative industry to a lucrative business.


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The explosion supposedly took place in a madrassah in Frontier Colony. Police said that the blast took place in one of the rooms of the madrassah.
According to initials details, it seems that the madrassah was the target of the attack, police said.
Rescue teams have reached the area and the injured were taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for medical treatment. While the police have also commenced investigations.


Youth Min. hails youths during Kuwait Capital of Arab youths '17 events
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, May 27 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Jabri praised Sunday youths on success of "Kuwait Capital of Arab youths 2017," hosted by Kuwait last year and included participation of many young Arab youths from around the Arab world.
Al-Jabri made his remarks on the sideline of the annual Ramadan ceremony hosted by Ministry of Youth and the Public Authority for Youth.
Al-Jabri added achievements made by youths, in the public authority or the ministry, are very much appreciated, especially by many Arab youth ministers who were pleased to share their creativity and accomplishments in various fields.
Regarding Ramadan's programs by Kuwait State TV this year, Al-Jabri pointed out that the Ministry of Information ensured that the content of the programs is in line with the traditions of Kuwait society.
The minister noted that all programs running this year were carefully selected by specialists, academics, and actors. (end) fsa.mb
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The Indo-Pacific Strategic Report has been released for the first time by the White House, the official residence of US President Joe Biden.
“India faces great challenges due to China’s stand on the border and India is an important friend and strategic partner of the US. The US and India will continue to work together to bring stability to South Asia,” it said.
The United States believes that India and the United States are like-minded partners in South Asia as well as in the Indian Ocean. India has played a leading role in many ways.
A White House official, on the condition of anonymity, said that India is facing great challenges.
“This government will continue to do what the previous government did with India to deepen and deepen the ties between the two countries,” the official said.


Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri on Wednesday strongly condemned the negative campaign against the national institutions on social media and said that it was a trick of enemies to fabricate stories to achieve their nefarious designs. In a statement, she was of the view that the purpose of the campaign was to spoil the image of the national institutions which had been completely rejected by the people and the adventure would not be accepted under any circumstances.
Discussions were being made and fabricated stories were being told through fake accounts, she noted. She said the attempt to defame national institutions was a highly condemnable and shameful act. She said that the language used on social media and slander was being done by the enemies and they were using some vested interests to carry out such an adventure which the nation had totally rejected. For this, the nation would respond to the enemies, she said, adding that the security forces were protecting the country’s borders fearlessly by sacrificing their lives.
She pointed out security forces had given numerous sacrifices in war against terrorism. Attempting to discredit the state institutions to achieve political goals was against the national interest and condemnable in every way, she mentioned. “A certain group is spreading vile and fabricated things on various platforms, especially social media, which is likely to cause serious damage to the country’s interests,” she underlined.


Rift Valley Provincial Police Officer PPO Levy Mwandi has said the government will deploy three contingents of police forces to Baragoi, Samburu County to curb cattle rustling.
The PPO said the three groups of police forces will be comprise of GSU, Anti-stock theft unit and a full team of rapid deployment unit.
"We are almost wining the war against cattle rustling in Baragoi and that is why we are going to be deploying three police forces in that area that will help boost security in that region" he said.
Mwandi observed that the three contingents of police officers will also act as replacement to the current general duty officers who have been manning the area since the last attacks which claimed more than 40 police officers last year.
Speaking to the Star through a phone interview yesterday, the PPO said that the area resident should not be worried by anything adding that the government had taken necessary precaution in protecting them.
He added that the police who are currently on duty at Baragoi are still traumatize by the previous attacks saying thats why the government has decided to replace them with the fresh blood of other police officers.
"Since the last attacks when most of our general duty officers killed most of them who remained there are traumatize by those attacks why we are going to be deploying this units there" said the PPO.
He also urge area residents of Baragoi to work closely with the police so as to win the against cattle rustling in that region adding that the government remains committed in fighting in winning the war against insecurity.


(MENAFN) In line with a report by a London-based investment migration consultancy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is likely to come in place of the UK as the highest worldwide attractor of external wealth as Russian and Ukrainian capital pursue safe haven from conflict.
The report by Henley & Partners, which record private wealth and investment migration trends internationally stated that “A tsunami of private capital has left Russia and the Ukraine, the UK has lost its wealth hub crown, and the US is fading fast as a magnet for the world’s wealthy, with the UAE expected to overtake it by attracting the largest net inflows of millionaires globally in 2022.”
The report, also mentioned that Ukraine, too, is anticipated to deal its biggest net losses in history — 2,800 millionaires “As expected, Russia has suffered the biggest emigration of millionaires over the past six months, with forecast net outflows of 15,000 by the end of 2022.”
Henley & Partners’ breakdown concentrates mainly on individuals with fortune of USD1 million or above who stay in their new nation for at least 6 months.
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Major USD18m touristic project to be launched in Lebanon
(MENAFN) William Zard Group has reportedly uncovered a major mixed-use touristic project to be launched in Lebanon's Ain Saadeh.
Businessnews.com reported the Forest Resort project to be spanning 130,000-sq-m and is estimated at a worth of USD18 million.
The touristic project is to offer a boutique hotel surrounded by a natural park, which will have 1,500 pine trees and hiking trails, and is to be commenced in August and planned to be completed in 2020.
Chairman William Zard Abou Jaoude reportedly said "the eco-friendly project will be a destination for families and is located on a 350-sq-m altitude."
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(MENAFN- IANS) Colombo, Dec 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka will host the 37th session of the Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in February, 2024.
The conference will enable ministers of agriculture and high officials from 46 member countries across the Asia Pacific region to discuss challenges and priorities related to food and agriculture, promoting regional coherence, Xinhua news agency reported quoting FAO as saying.
Sri Lanka Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said the gathering will provide a vital platform for regional collaboration, benefitting the agricultural landscape, fisheries sector and environment of Sri Lanka, as well as participating member countries.
According to the FAO, by hosting the event, Sri Lanka demonstrates the country's dedication to the growth of sustainable agriculture, not just at home but across the region, and showcases its commitment to being partner in sustainable agricultural development.
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The public has been advised by the Ministry of Health that they can again visit their wards at the Geriatric Hospital, located in Beckles Road, St. Michael.
After an outbreak of influenza at the health care facility earlier this month, relatives were urged to only visit their relatives while on the compound, since a number of clients were experiencing flu-like symptoms.????
The Ministry of Health has thanked the public for its cooperation and understanding over the past two weeks.????


Bin Laden aide to be deported from Germany to Tunisia
(MENAFN) German officials say a former aide to Osama bin Laden has been detained and they plan to deport him to his native Tunisia.
The dpa news agency said a report that Sami A., whose full name wasn't released due to privacy rules, was detained Monday.
The agency quoted a spokesman for Bochum, the western city where A. lives, saying a valid order for his deportation has been issued.
Daily newspaper Bild reported that the 42-year-old was detained when he reported at a police station, as he is required to do daily.
The case of A., who has been described as a former bodyguard to the al-Qaida chief, made headlines earlier this year when it was reported that German authorities couldn't deport him because a court ruled he might face torture in Tunisia.
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Chennai, June 6(BPNS)
The Tamil Nadu health department is on high alert over the rising Covid 19 cases in the state and has directed all the district collectors to press for Covid protocols in their respective districts. The state health secretary has already communicated to the district collectors in this regard.
Meanwhile the state health minister MA Subramanian said that the state has reported BA.4 and BA.5 variants of Omicron and that the central health ministry will announce it officially.
MA Subramanian said that BA.4 was detected in four samples while BA.5 was detected in eight samples. He said that the affected people are fine and are being monitored by the health ministry. He said that the contacts of these people have been traced and under observation.
It may be noted that across the world
BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants are on the rise globally.
MA Subramanian while speaking to BPNS said, “ We are monitoring the situation and have already directed the district collectors and district health officials to strictly adhere to Covid 19 protocols.”
Dr. G. Manonmani , Professor of Virology in a private medical college at Chennai while spespeaking to BPNS said ,” BA.4, BA.5 variants are not very virulent and we have wait and watch.
The guard should not be let down but at the same time we have to monitor the developments properly “.
She said that adhering to Covid protocols including wearing of masks, social distancing and sanitising hands have to be religiously maintained to bring the cases under control.


Bemidji City Council: Olson sworn in, ordinances read
BEMIDJI – Reed Olson was sworn in to the Ward 4 seat on the Bemidji City Council at Monday night’s meeting.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Russia's Central Bank has kept its key rate at 7.5% per annum
for the fourth time running, noting the rate increase possibility
should pro-inflation risks intensify, according to a statement
released by the regulator on Friday, trend reports with reference to tass .
'The Bank of Russia Board of Directors decided to keep the key
rate at 7.50% per annum. Current rates of price growth remain
moderate, including in the stable components of inflation.
Inflation expectations of households are down significantly but
remain elevated, as do businesses' price expectations.
High-frequency data suggest that a recovery in business and
consumer activity is ongoing,' the statement reads.
Accelerating fiscal spending, deteriorating terms of foreign
trade and the situation in the labor market continue to pose
pro-inflation risks, the regulator said.
Moving forward, in its key rate decision-making the Bank of
Russia will take into account actual and expected inflation
dynamics relative to the target and economic transformation
processes, as well as the risks posed by domestic and external
conditions and the reaction of financial markets. If pro-inflation
risks intensify, the Bank of Russia will consider the necessity of
key rate increase in the key rate at its upcoming meetings.
The next rate review meeting is scheduled for April 28,
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George Washington University’s Program on Extremism found that 18 prominent white nationalist accounts, including that of the American Nazi Party, have seen a sharp increase in Twitter followers to a total of more than 25,000, up from about 3,500 in 2012 . . .
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Polish Premier states instant target to be combating Russia instead of climate changes
(MENAFN) Polish Premier Mateusz Morawiecki has stated that The noble cause of fighting climate change should take a backseat to the instant target of combating Russia.
In an opinion piece released in the Financial Times on Monday, he reasoned that the EU should meaningfully relax its eco-friendly emissions verdicts.
The Polish official published that “Poland recognizes the importance of fighting climate change. However, we must do everything possible to ensure that the virus of neo-imperialism does not develop in our own backyard.”
Morawiecki’s criticism was mainly intended at the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS), which needs definite industries to buy payments to produce eco-friendly gas in a carbon market.
Created in 2005, the organization involves general allowances being declined throughout time in an effort to weight on energy producers, airlines and additional main polluters to go green.
Warsaw has extendedly condemned the preparation for reportedly motivating energy costs more than needed.
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Srinagar: Four more people died of coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday while 132 fresh cases of infection were detected in the Union Territory during the last 24 hours.
According to officials, four more people—two each from Kashmir and Jammu divisions succumbed to the deadly infection on Tuesday, taking the overall fatality count in J&K to 4487—2188 in Jammu and 2299 in the Valley.
About the new cases, officials said, 103 were reported from Kashmir division and the remaining 29 from different parts of the Jammu division, thus taking the number of people infected by virus to 338047
In the Valley, officials said, Srinagar reported highest 32 fresh cases of coronavirus, Budgam 25, Baramulla 19, Kupwara 8, Bandipora and Ganderbal 6 each, Pulwama 5 and one new case each in Anantnag and Kulgam districts. Shopian was the only district in Valley where no fresh cases were reported on Tuesday.
In the winter capital, officials said, Jammu reported a maximum of 14 new coronavirus cases; Doda 7, Kathua and Poonch 3 each and one new case each from Udhampur and Rajouri districts. No fresh cases were registered in the four districts of Samba, Kishtwar, Reasi and Ramban.
“Moreover, 188 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 26from Jammu Division and 162 from Kashmir Division,” the officials added.
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$4bn Invested in Construction Materials in Kurdistan
(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
The head of the Kurdistan Board of Investment has reportedly said that it has granted of 112 licences for factories making construction materials, with the intention of helping to ease the housing crisis in the region.
According to the report from IQ News, the total investment is valued at $4 billion.
(Source: IQ News)
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Ranchi: As the voting came to end on the four Lok Sabha seats of Jharkhand including Koderma, Ranchi, Khunti (ST) and Hazaribagh both the alliances in the state claimed victories for their respective candidates. Addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters here Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Poddar said that after the end of the fifth phase of the polls the party is of the view that going by the response of the youth, women and other voters it is clear that people have given their blessings so that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can become Prime Minister once again. He said after the results of the elections will be out on May 23 the differences between the parties which are part of Mahagathbandhan will be out in the open and said that the parties which are part of this grand alliance have failed to influence the people. He exuded confidence that BJP will bag more seats than in 2014.
On the other hand, JMM’s central general secretary and spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya said that due to extremely hot conditions the voter turnout was low however in the rural areas the people showed great enthusiasm. He thanked the people for voting in the favour of UPA and said that ‘Asur Shakti’ (demon powers) are on the verge of being defeated. He said that whenever election in Jharkhand Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the state. JPCC spokesperson Lal Kishore Nath Shahdei said that going by the trends which is available on these four seats clear indication has been received that on all the four seats candidates of the Mahagathbandhan will be victorious.
He said that people have made the BJP pay for the nonfulfillment of its promises. He said that BJP did a failed experiment by changing candidates on three of the four seats but that experiment too did not succeed. On the other hand, central spokesperson of the JVM(P) Yogendra Pratap said that on all the four seats where polling concluded today the Mahagathbandhan will emerge victorious


Ranchi: The Jharkhand Government said that 3.44 lakh trees would be cut for construction of Mandal Dam project in the Palamu district. Replying to a question raised by JVM(P) Pradeep Yadav during the question hour of the ongoing Budget Session of the Jharkhand Assembly minister in-charge for Forest and Environment Department Amar Kumar Bauri said that 3.44 lakh trees would be cut for the completion of the project.
The minister also admitted to the fact that cutting trees leads to a bad impact on the environment. The Minister said that after cutting of 3.44 lakh trees another 37 lakh trees would be planted by the forest department in Garhwa and Palamu districts and the water resources department has already provided Rs 92 crore and the amount has been deposited into CAMPA fund.
When asked about the number of trees which have been cut in the state between 2001 to 2018 the minister said that 5.63 lakh trees have been cut during the period. Adding further he said that while on one hand 5.63 lakh trees were cut on the other hand the department has planted 9.9 crore trees on 29,082 hectares of land in the state.
Mr. Bauri said that due to continuous plantation drive being executed in the state the area under the forest cover has also increased in Jharkhand which was also pointed out in the report of the Forest Research Institute for the year 2017. Detailing further the minister said that overall funds in CAMPA in the state stood at Rs 2250 crore but as the central government has put a cap on expenditure from the funds, therefore, every year only 10 per cent of the money can be utilized


Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today noted the importance of working with President Maithripala Sirisena on key national issues.
Speaking at a public event in Eravur, the Prime Minister noted that despite the end of the war in 2009 there was no attempt made for national unity.
He said that the Sinhalese, Tamils and Muslims then voted for President Maithripala Sirisena and a unity Government was formed.
“We are not taking steps to ensure national unity and leave no room for extremism,” the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister said that the Government took time to achieve some of its goals as it was facing huge debt left behind by the former regime.
He says the Government has been able to address the economic issues and draw foreign investors to the country.
The Prime Minister said that as part of this move Singapore has been invited to draw plans to develop Trincomalee while India and Japan have shown interest to be part of the process.
He also said that Hambantota will see massive development as a result of the Hambantota port agreement and moves to give the Mattala Airport to a new company by the end of this year. (Colombo Gazette)


Today twitter is flooded with the #theplanscoronaruined tweets. Many South Africans are sharing their plans which were disturbed by this corona pandemic.
The government has made some rules and regulations to prevent the outbreak of this pandemic and it’s affecting many people.
International travels have been banned yet some people had already planned.
The government has also banned gatherings of more than 100 people. This is also affecting those who had weddings, parties and other celebrations. They are now forced to postpone.


Nawaz Sharif is trying to evade NAB cases, says Imran Khan
LAHORE (92 News) – PTI chairman Imran Khan has said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is striving to escape from the NAB cases.
In a special interview with 92 News, he said that they want to strike a deal by exerting pressure on the NAB.
“The Sharifs know that their entire property will be confiscated in the money laundering case,” he said. “It has to be seen that whether they easily go to Adiala Jail or forcibly taken there.”
Imran Khan said that the PTI would form such NAB which would not spare the prime minister and hold from top to bottom accountability.
He said that supporting Kulsoom Nawaz was tantamount to supporting Nawaz Sharif.
The PTI chairman said that the media has created awareness among the masses.


While New York City suffers through coronavirus, it’s worth recalling that in the name of science in 1966, the U.S. government released bacteria in the New York subways. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.
For decades now, Gallup polling has shown that the most respected of all institutions by the American people is the nation’s military — more than the church, more than the Presidency, more than the U.S. Supreme Court, more than the press, more than the schools, more than anything. America is invasion-nation.
On November 29th, Gallup headlined “Democrats Lead Surge in Belief U.S. Should Be World Leader” and reported that


(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Spanish football club Girona FC has named Morocco's international goalkeeper Yassine Bounou as its best player of the month for February.
The title recognizes the footballer's excellent performance with his Spanish squad in some of their most decisive games this season.
The 26-year-old footballer was born in Montreal. He made his debut with Wydad of Casablanca in 2011. On June 14, Bounou moved to Spanish giant Atletico Madrid. He then played with Morocco's under-20 team from 2011 to 2012 and Morocco's under 23 team from 2011 to 2012.
The footballer joined the Moroccan national football team from 2017 until 2018. Bounou has made the list of Morocco's national football team Hervé Renard for the pre-World Cup friendlies games, scheduled to take place this month.
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Bossier City welcomed four new police officers and three new SWAT team paramedics Tuesday.
Three of the new officers — George Fanning, Charles Spraggins Jr. and Michael Martinez — were among the five police recruits affected by the work force reduction last year mandated by budget cuts.
The fourth new officer, Christopher Isom, was waiting in the wings to be hired when the hiring freeze began, according to Bossier City spokesman Mark Natale.
Six people were laid off and more than two dozen positions were eliminated as a result of the 2010 cuts. The Bossier City Council approved the hirings in the fall and the new officers were hired Jan. 1, Natale said.


According to a Pew Research Center study, more than six in 10 people believe that news media has a negative impact on the country.
The study showed that 65 percent of Americans believe news media “has a negative effect on the way things are going in the country,” with the entertainment industry coming in second at 56 percent.
The federal government, according to 67 percent of those polled, also has a negative impact on the U.S., while 75 percent said the same about Congress. 51 percent of voters also said they believe the Obama administration has a negative effect.
The extensive survey also examined how both Democrats and Republicans rate the government’s performance on issues like responding to natural disasters, ensuring safe food and medicine, protecting the environment and maintaining infrastructure.


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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE has strongly condemned the launch of a targeting Riyadh on Tuesday.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that this cowardly attack draws attention to the dangerous and negative role played by Iran in supporting the coup militia and its insistence on continuing its hostile practices by providing the Houthi terrorist group with ballistic missiles that threaten peace and security in the region.
In a statement, the UAE emphasised its full support for Saudi Arabia against anyone who tries to threaten its security or harms peace and stability in its territory, while reaffirming the organic link between the security of Saudi Arabia and the security of the UAE.
UAE reiterated its unwavering commitment to the Saudi-led Arab Coalition to achieve security and stability in brotherly Yemen, fully aware of the relationship between this goal and the security and stability of the region.
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KOTA KINABALU: The new Sabah government held its first cabinet meeting on Thursday (Oct 1) with just six state leaders present, including Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
Several issues including Covid-19 were discussed in the meeting chaired by Hajiji, which lasted for over two hours.
A press conference scheduled to be held after the cabinet meeting was cancelled at the last minutes. No reason were given.
In a statement after the meeting, Hajiji said the state has decided to allocate RM50mil to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic in Sabah and added that RM10mil of that will be used for food provisions for people in the four worst affected districts.
These districts are Tawau, Lahad Datu, Semporna and Kunak.
He said all issues related to Covid-19 will now be managed fully by a state Covid-19 disaster management committee.
Hajiji said this committee will be chaired by the state secretary while Sabah Health Department director Datuk Dr Christina Rundi will be deputy chairman.
He added the previous committee under the Sabah Covid-19 Command Center, during the previous Warisan-led state government, will be abolished.
Also present were the three Deputy Chief Ministers; Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin who is also Works Minister, Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan who is also the Agriculture and Food Industry Minister, and Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam who is also Trade and Industry Minister.
Local Government and Housing Minister and Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun and Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim were also present.


S&P Global: UAE non-oil economy grows as PMI remain above 56 mark in Sept
(MENAFN) The UAE remains to see robust expansion in business situations through the non-oil economy while its Purchasing Managers’ Index marginally decreased to 56.1 last month during the last month, the most recent figures from S&P Global showed.
August had registered a marginally greater PMI of 56.7, but S&P believes any readings higher than 50 as expansion whereas those under 50 are indicated as declines.
Therefore, the September PMI number of 56.1 is representative of a robust expansion in the strength of the non-oil private industry, it mentioned.
“The UAE PMI was slightly lower at 56.1 in September, after August’s 38-month high of 56.7, but was nonetheless indicative of another strong pace of improvement in the non-oil economy,” according to what was said by David Owen, an economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence.
He continued that “At a time of heightened global recession risks, these findings suggest that domestic businesses are keeping well clear of economic storms in other regions, helped by above-trend rates of growth in output and new business as the country continues to recover from the pandemic.”
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President Maithripala Sirisena has said that he would neither let the North and East to be merged nor allow the country to be a federal state.
He told the SLFP electoral organizers who met him in Colombo that he would have to be killed to get those two done.
The President has told the organizers that some groups had been adamant about the merger of the North and East and the formation of a federal state.
He has said he would not remain as President even for an hour if Ranil Wickremesinghe was reappointed the Prime Minister.
The President has said that he took a bold decision after winning the Presidential election on January 8, 2015 and that the steps he took today were even stronger and that he did so thinking of the country.
He has said that a secretary of the UNP had delivered him a letter after winning the Presidential election in 2015, which contained the need to appoint Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Prime Minister and transfer powers vested in the President by certain clauses in the Constitution and wanted him
The President has mentioned that he had sent a reply to the UNP that even though Mr. Wickremesinghe would be made the Prime Minister, the powers vested in the President could not be transferred to him.
He said that was how Mr. Wickremesinghe had acted throughout and that he had endured the last three and half years with great difficulty.
The President said he decided to form a new government after appointing Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister as he could not bear it any longer. In addition to this he said a plot to assassinate him had also come to light.
President Sirisena said that he and Priminster Rajapaksa were now taking decisions together and have a clear idea about how to take the country forward in the future and asked the organizers not to worry about such matters but carry out their respective tasks successfully.
The President has said the new government could proceed after rectifying the shortcomings that existed earlier and appealed for everyone’s support for that to be achieved.
He has said the collapse of the previous government began with the Central Bank bond scam.
President Sirisena has said that the people had made their views on this known very clearly when the results of the last Local Government election took place but the UNP and its leader were unable to understand the message that was sent.
He has said the UNP had been unable to get rid of policies of privatization and selling state property and assets to foreigners and maintained that he had opposed such moves from the very beginning. (Ajantha Kumara Agalakada)


The Kano state government has been advised by the Nigeria Council of Ulamas to consider the plight of non-salary earners when taking measures in curtailing the spread of the pandemic coronavirus in the state, especially when imposing restriction on movement.
The call was contained in a communique issued and signed by the Kano State Chairman of the council, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil after the council’s emergency meeting held on Tuesday.
According to the communique after a series of presentations on coronavirus by Medical Practitioner, the council had resolved that, coronavirus is real and that Ulamas should unite in the fight against the spread of the virus.
It further stated that the council also urged all Ulamas to intensify public awareness campaign during their sermons and other religious activities.
“The council had resolved to call on all authorities concern to double their efforts in the fight to curtail the spread of the virus. It was also resolved that there is a need for the state government to provide protective materials such as the hand sanitizers to all mosques in the state as well as indulged the public to comply with health official’s directives on preventive measures,” said the communique.


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Popular singer, Simi, in a recent tweet expressed her resentment over the failure of Nigerian leaders to put the health sector in order.
She noted that it was unfortunate that the ongoing scourge will not only affect these people in power but will also affect those who are innocent.
The singer tweeted:
"The health sector has always been the one I was most fearful about. Now we all have to face the music. Bad karma for the people that should have fixed it and didn't, but even the innocent people will share in the karma. It's awful."
Her tweet is coming a few hours after it was announced that the Nigerian Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, tested positive for the coronavirus.


Sunderland Airshow 2022 has been cancelled for another year due to ongoing uncertainty around the coronavirus pandemic.
Sunderland City Council confirmed today that the annual event will not go ahead and that it was rethinking its event programme.
The event, which was due to take place this summer, would normally attract thousands of people to Sunderland's coastline at Seaburn and Roker.
But continued uncertainty around the pandemic and the impact it has on planning for events has led the council deciding to cancel the event for the third year running.
The leader of Sunderland City Council, Coun Graeme Miller, said: "We know from our own experience and that of other event organisers over the last 22 months just how difficult Covid makes it to plan for events, particularly when it comes to large scale events with a long lead in time such as the Sunderland Airshow.
"Because of the nature of the airshow and the infrastructure and contracts that need to be put in place to support it, we have reached the stage where we would need to commit now to allow the event to go ahead this summer which we just don't feel able to do that at the moment.
"It simply doesn't make financial sense at this point in time to make such a commitment given the current uncertainty around the pandemic and the fact that we don't where we are likely to be with Covid come the summer.
"However residents can rest assured that events remain as important to this city as ever as our own events programme and those of our partners continue to grow and evolve, attracting exciting new events which appeal to residents and visitors alike."
Sunderland Airshow was first held in 1989 during what was planned to be a one-off event.
It as become a much-loved annual event for people of all ages who travel from outside of the city to see the show.


State Trading Organization STO says its employees will spend the whole day on foot to celebrate its Walk to Work Day.
STO said that this is the 3rd year the company is celebrating the day and the first time it was celebrating the day since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company noted that like in the years past, all its employees would walk to work today and that it hopes that employees of all ages would take part in the celebration.
STO said that it was always working to find ways to promote healthy living among its staff and the general public and that several sports activities had also been held among company staff members in the last few days.
The company said that it is a testament to these events that STO is well represented in sports tournaments held nationally and the state-of-the-art gym opened for STO and STO group of companies employees is also noteworthy.
STO added that it aims to promote a healthy lifestyle as well as environmental sustainability among its staff and general public.


[KEVIN] ECKSTROM (Editor, Religious New Service): Right, and there are a lot of moral issues that a lot of religious groups care about. And so I think what you’re going to have is maybe a different set than what we’ve seen in the last couple years. Whereas under the Democratic Congress we were talking about moral issues like the environment and the minimum wage increase and things like that, you’re probably not going to see as much of that with a Republican House. Instead, you’ll have issues that maybe more conservatives tend to latch on to. But it’s not that these social issues are going to disappear, it’s just that there are going to be a different set of them.
[E.J.] DIONNE: That’s a good point, because you are going to talking more and more about budget deficits and cuts in government programs, and I think it’s going to be fascinating to see how religious groups that sometimes seem to be aligned with conservatives on some of the cultural questions are actually going to be saying no….


In North Cyprus on Tuesday, Health Minister Dr. Ali Pilli said 13 positive cases were detected, one person who was being treated in the intensive care unit died, as previously reported. The other patient who was being treated for Covid-19 in the intensive care unit has now been removed from there. Ten people have been discharged, the health minister said.
Of the 13 new cases of Covid-19, 11 were infected passengers who arrived in the country and two cases were local.
The total number of cases of the coronavirus in North Cyprus is 1,203 and there have been five deaths from the virus.


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Three killed in Hafizabad accident
According to the details received by ARY News, a collision took place between the motorcycle and rickshaw due to which two people were killed and four others were injured.
The wounded persons were rushed to a nearby medical facility where one of the wounded succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased persons were identified Shaaban, Aamir and Mehboob.
It being said that the accident took place because there was no headlight on the rickshaw.


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Hoisting the Tricolour here at the Barabati stadium on 64th Republic Day, Patnaik said “My aim is to build a hunger free Odisha”.
He hoped that over 58 lakh families would get the food security under the new scheme. Speaking on the implementation of schemes, the CM said people of all sections have been benefitted by the government’s welfare schemes all time.
On the education system, the CM felt proud that the literacy rate in the state has increased considerably. Similarly, the GDP rate has also risen. The all round development by the various schemes has also led to an improved life of rural people, he said.
Emphasising the women security, Patnaik said that the government has been trying constantly for the safety of women. The fast-track courts are being established in the state to tackle the crimes related to women, he added.
He thanked the farmers of the state for playing a pivotal role in increasing food production and said the government has been giving priorities to technology in the field of agriculture. The CM also assured to bring food processing policy in the state very soon.


Armenian Leader Armen Sarkissian steps down
(MENAFN) Armenian Leader Armen Sarkissian resigned on Sunday.
Sarkissian in a written declaration on his official website, stated that he does not have the “necessary tools to influence the radical processes of domestic and foreign policy in these difficult times for the country and the nation.”
he as well said that he and his families were aims of some political groups.
Sarkissian added “I thought for a long time and decided to step down as President of the Republic after active work for about four years. This decision is not at all emotional, it follows a certain logic.”
The term of office of Sarkisyan, who was chosen as a leader in 2018, was agreed to finish in 2025.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Bank of Cyprus, the island's largest lender, announced Friday it had made a 31 million euro ($42 billion) net profit in the first quarter after seven consecutive quarterly losses.
BoC's January-March gain compared with a loss of 103 million euros in the previous free months, and was the first by the troubled bank since the first quarter of 2012.
Group profit after tax and before restructuring costs and discontinued operations (profit from continuing operations) was 72 million euros, against a loss of 38 million in the 2013 fourth quarter.
The cost-to-income ratio was reduced to 36 percent from 41 percent in the last three months of 2013.
Customer deposits were down six percent to 14.06 billion euros from 14.97 billion on December 31, 2013.
In March 2013, Cyprus clinched a 10-billion-euro loan from the European Union and International Monetary Fund to bail out its troubled economy and oversized banking system.
That included closure of the island's second-largest bank, Laiki, and a 47.5 percent "haircut" on deposits above 100,000 euros at BoC.
The bank has since undergone major restructuring, which included absorbing the good assets of the former Laiki Bank.
"We have made significant progress in the implementation of our restructuring plan during the first quarter of 2014, and we continue to deliver against our strategic objectives," CEO John Patrick Hourican said in a statement.
"Loans in arrears for more than 90 days declined for the first time following sixteen consecutive quarterly increases," he added.
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Similarities of Between Local Government and State Government
Similarities of between Local Government and State Government
The state government and local government carry out significant responsibilities and tasks in the nation to ensure the smooth running responsibility. There are several similarities between the local government and state government. The similarities of both local and state government can be seen in terms of accountability and responsibility. Accountability is important in public sector. This is because they are the one who governed the nation to ensure the peace and stability of the people who lived in the country. The government needs to be answerable to the people in terms of policy, projects and programmes that are implemented by the government. For local government, they are accountable to the local people that lived in the district, also to the state government. Whereas the state government are basically more accountable than the local government since they must be answerable to federal government, local government also the people itself. Federal government is responsible for both local and state government since they act as the administration tool for the nation. For the state government they are the one who will received the information of the newly created policies, projects and programmes that were made by the Parliament, after they gain enough information they will transfer the responsibility to the local government. Local government will implement the policies, projects and programmes that were set up earlier. They will carry out the local affair as what was set up by both the federal and state government. Therefore the responsibility of the local government is towards state government and the state government towards the federal government.
Other than that, the similarities can be seen in term of revenue and expenditure of the state and local government. Basically the both of this lower level of government have the responsibility of generating


The Vijayawada divisional manager Anurag has said that Vijayawada division-which is one of the key railway division of the Indian railway-has recorded a profit of 14.34 per cent for the fiscal year 2011-12. The manager has addressed the media over the annual progress of the division. He has stated that just like every year, the Vijayawada railway division has recorded profits this year too.
He has also said that 6.67 per cent profits were recorded in passenger rail while 16.95 per cent profits were recorded in transportation. The major profits were drawn from transporting goods to Krishnapatnam and Kakinada ports, he added.
While the expenditure of the division was54. 34 per cent last year, the same was reduced to 51. 24 per cent this year, the division manager Anurag Singh said.
He has also said that Vijayawada junction connection four metros of the country and necessary steps are being taken to improve the station further.


Dhusamareb(SD)-The head of the Galmudug regional government and Ahlu Sunna wal Jamaa leader Sheikh Mohamed Shakir Ali Hassan met with the AMISOM Force Commander and his deputies in Dhusamareb today.
Although much is not know what was discussed, sources close to the meetings said that the conversations revolved around the safety of Galmudug regions and to further cooperate on the fight against Al-Shabab.
The AMISOM Force Commander also met in Dhusamareb with ministers and government officials today.
“Today we have met with the commander-in-chief of AMISOM and other officials, and we have discussed how AMISOM can help maintain the security of the district and the upcoming conference in Dhusamareb and the co-operation process of the two forces,”. said the Somali Minister of Security Mohamed Abukar Islow.
Ahlu Sunna has previously refused to have government troops and AMISOM forces in their region, but now it appears that sides have drawn closer.


Today we have worked together, mathematics, social and plastic:
Carmen and Xènia have looked for information and has done the social work, later, Guillem has also helped to find information about ships and their history, Anna has done diverse work and Arnau has did the work of Math.
In the afternoon, we were all, even a little inconvenient, and we have improved the majority of work we have done the collage of plastic and we take some sand on the beach to make it.
Now I'm doing the Blog of the group.
It has been a busy day.
Tomorrow we'll do a race with the other groups:


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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly who is likely to take the new role as the BCCI president has said that the governments should decide about the resumption of bilateral series between India and Pakistan. The last time India and Pakistan played a bilateral tie was in 2012 where India hosted their neighbours. Ganguly led India during their tour to Pakistan in 2005.
During a media briefing on Thursday in Kolkata, Ganguly was asked about the resumption of India-Pakistan bilateral ties and the former cricketer replied, “You have to ask that question to Modi ji and the Pakistan Prime Minister.”
“Of course we have (to take permission), because international exposure (tours) is all through governments. So we don’t have an answer to that question,” he added.


By Ashanthi Warunasuriya
New Year’s Eve parties and large events are banned as a result of the coronavirus.
Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana said that the festive season must be celebrated only among family members.
He said that because of the coronavirus pandemic parties and events to mark the New Year will not be permitted.
“Unlike in the past we will not be able to celebrate the New Year this time around,” he said.
DIG Ajith Rohana said that the public have been urged to strictly follow the health guidelines during the festive season.
He said that social distancing must be maintained when shopping.
Guidelines have already been issued for the public to follow during the festive season.
Director General of Health Asela Gunawardena had issued the guidelines recently and urged the public to follow them in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus during the festive season.
In the 10-point guideline, the public have been urged to reduce travel during the festive season.
The public have also been urged to ensure only one member of the family goes shopping and not all. (Colombo Gazette)


Defense Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi has stated that the relations between Maldives and India are very beneficial to the Maldives
Defense Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi has stated that the relations between Maldives and India are very beneficial to the Maldives.
The minister’s statement comes while the opposition has been criticizing the government, claiming that the government is ‘selling’ the state to foreign countries, and launched a special social media campaign under the name ‘India Out’.
In a tweet published on Tuesday, Minister Mariya said India has been a strong and formidable partner that has helped the Maldives maintain its sovereignty during the November 3, 1988 terrorist attack on the Maldives. Implying that the neighbouring nation has always been the first to extend a helping hand during distressing situations, Mariya said India supplied the country with immediate relief during the 2014 water crisis, and that the country continues to be of great support to the Maldives during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The relations between India and Maldives have benefited the country economically, socially and in strengthening the country’s own sovereignty, said the minister.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Niger to Qatar H E Mubarak Hassan Boubacar on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The Minister of State extended thanks to the Ambassador for his efforts in promoting and strengthening bilateral relations, wishing him success in his future assignments.
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Israeli forces demolish houses, agricultural facilities in Tubas
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Israeli occupation bulldozers on Thursday demolished Palestinian owned houses and agricultural facilities in Tubas city in northern West Bank.
Palestinian sources said that Israeli forces, backed by a number of bulldozers started demolishing an agricultural barracks and a house in the Aynoun village east of Tubas.
The military forces are still present and it is not known yet whether other demolition operations will take place in that area, the sources added.
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The government has decided to provide Rs 500,000 each to the players of the Nepali national football team for their recent performance in SAF Championship.
The cabinet has also decided to give Rs 300,000 to football coaches.
Minister for Communications and Information Technology Gyanendra Bahadur Karki informed at a press conference that organised to inform about the decision of the Council of Ministers, the government decided to provide the amount as an incentive to the Nepali players who became the runners-up in the SAAF Championship.
Similarly, the government has decided to grant a public holiday to the Muslim community on Tuesday. Minister Karki said that it has been decided to give a public holiday to the Muslim community on the occasion of Mohammad Jayanti 1496.


TEHRAN (Press Shia) – Pakistan’s embassy in Tehran held an event in solidarity with Muslims in the disputed Kashmir region who have faced a new wave of violence by Indian forces in recent days.
Addressing the event on Friday, Pakistani ambassador Asif Durrani said the brutal use of force by Indian forces has failed to suppress the struggle of Kashmiri people for the right to self-determination, APP reported, quoting a press release from Tehran.
Deploring the new wave of violence against Muslims in Kashmir, the envoy said Indian forces, including the army and police forces, have killed at least 20 people in the latest wave of terror and bloodshed in the past week, during which a number of young people have been blinded by pellets and scores of people have been injured.
He also urged the international community to mount pressure on New Delhi to stop the violence, and called on the United Nations Security Council to fulfill its commitments to the people of Jammu and Kashmir under its resolutions.
On Thursday, Indian security forces fired tear gas at demonstrators in Kashmir as they were protesting against the recent killings of 20 people by government troops in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
Muslim-majority Kashmir is one of the most militarized regions on earth and has been divided between India and Pakistan since independence from Britain in 1947.
Both Pakistan and India claim the Himalayan territory in full and have fought three wars over the mountainous region.
Kashmiris demand that a referendum take place to let them decide their future.
Tens of thousands of people, mostly civilians, have died in clashes there since 1990.


(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
Srinagar- PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said despite stringent security measures, it is the people of Kashmir who provide the real sense of security to the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims.
The annual Amarnath Yatra is beginning on Thursday, resuming after a gap of two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This year's Yatra has resumed after 2 years & I'm sure that Kashmiris will welcome them wholeheartedly as always. Despite stringent security measures including shutting down of shops en route the Yatra, it's we Kashmiris who provide a real sense of security to the yatris,” Mehbooba tweeted.
The comments of the PDP president came after a group of shopkeepers from the Panthachowk area of the city held a protest claiming that they have been directed to shut down their businesses for the period of Amarnath Yatra, which will end on August 11.
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Gardai planning to strike have been warned that the money for their pay demand is not available and that their proposed action could change the perception of the force.
Senior government ministers lined up yesterday to send a stark message to the 12,000 members planning to withdraw their services for four days next month.
Leo Varadkar, the social protection minister, said that the action would leave the state and its citizens vulnerable if it went ahead.
“I think everyone in Ireland really values the work that the gardai do; they’re different from other public servants and other civil servants, they’re uniformed officers. They swear to uphold the law and that really sets them apart and it’s among the many reasons why people support the gardai…


Saudi Ambassador to Morocco Meets with President of House of Councillors of Morocco
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Rabat, May 07, 2019 SPA -- Abdullah bin Saad Al-Ghariri, Saudi ambassador to Morocco, met here today with the President of the House of Councillors of Morocco Hakim Benshamash.
During the meeting, cordial talks were exchanged and bilateral cooperation between the two countries was discussed.
22:42 LOCAL TIME 19:42 GMT
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Older people will be told to limit time outdoors while family gatherings will be reduced to six, in an effort to stop the resurgence of Covid-19.
A full meeting of the Cabinet will take place today to mull over recommendations made by the National Public Health Emergency Team.
This Cabinet meeting was unscheduled, indicating there could be changes that need to be signed-off on.
The Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronan Glynn has said that the rising number of cases all across the country is concerning, ahead of the reopening of schools.
It's been suggested that some national restrictions may have to be reimposed.
Among them is that older people will be asked to restrict their movements and avoid congregated settings, while a new cap on gatherings has also been mooted.
It comes after 56 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed yesterday, with 322 being identified since Saturday.
There were 21 confirmed cases in hospital yesterday morning, eight of whom were in intensive care.