(MENAFN- Asia Times) During the May 2023 G7 summit in Hiroshima, US President Joe Biden
ties with Beijing would“thaw very shortly.” Four months later, the United States and China have taken important first steps to put the balloon incident behind them and
stabilize their rocky relationship .
Lines of communication
have been re-opened , assurances exchanged, working groups formed and incremental forward progress recorded. Progress was made even in areas
such as export controls
where the two sides had previously clashed.
The lack of engagement on their reciprocal tariff hikes and on senior-level defense exchanges remain the key areas where dialogue continues to lag.
But even on this latter front, a provisional workaround featuring the Pentagon's top Asia officials and senior Chinese Foreign Ministry officials has been arranged
The proposed meeting between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the November 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco provides a“window of opportunity” to lock down useful deliverables.
Washington should remove the Chinese Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science from its Entity List (a US trade restriction list) in exchange for a crackdown on online vendors of fentanyl precursors by Beijing.
The two sides should also amend, update and formally renew their umbrella science and technology agreement - the first agreement to be signed post-normalization in 1979.
It remains to be seen if the envisaged“guardrails” can survive US election year polemics. But a greater challenge to devising a viable strategic framework for US-China relations is the gap between the two countries' rival approaches and their perception of the role of neighboring countries.
The Biden administration's China strategy has centered on building“situations of strength” with a“latticework of alliances and partnerships” to dictate the terms of competition to China.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – Moroccan All Shares Index opened Monday's session with a 0.25 percent drop after a euphoric Friday, when the MASI registered a historic 1.89 percent high.
The Casablanca Stock Exchange volumes reached over MAD 7 million 45 minutes after open trade.
Marsa Maroc recorded the highest volume at MAD 2.66 million and gained 1.81 percent at MAD 151.7 per dividend, a new record for the value, which increased by nearly 30 percent since the beginning of the year.
The session is also marked by morning movements on Addoha and Alliances, which gained 1.84 percent and 1.85 percent respectively. The two real estate companies are ranked second and fourth in terms of volumes.
Lesieur Cristal posted a remarkable rise of 5.30 percent in the first exchanges at MAD 160. The value drained MAD 1.2 million of traded volumes and recorded the second volumetry of the day so far.
The worst performers of this morning's session so far are Ennakl, which dropped by 4.64 percent trading at MAD 56.90 per dividend, followed by Saham Assurance with a 4.48 percent loss at MAD 1,407. In third place comes Risma, which fell by 2.74 percent at MAD 111.85 per share.
Med Paper is suspended pending publication of material information.
The EUR/MAD registered a sharp drop falling to MAD 10.99, while USD/MAD fell 0.02 percent to 9.66.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Associate Professor and Principal Fellow (Hon), School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne Profile Articles Activity
Associate Professor Jo Caust is Principal Fellow (Hon) in the School of Culture and Communication at the University of Melbourne and formerly Associate Professor in Arts and Cultural Management in the School of Management at the University of South Australia. She is Founder Editor of the Asia Pacific Journal of Arts and Cultural Management. She has published four books; Arts Leadership in Contemporary Contexts (Routledge 2018), Arts and Cultural Leadership in Asia (Routledge 2015), Arts Leadership: International Case Studies (Tilde University Press 2012) and Leadership and Creativity; understandings of this relationship in arts organisations( VDM Verlag 2009) . She is the author of many articles, book chapters, research reports and conference papers and has worked in the arts sector as an arts practitioner, manager, bureaucrat and consultant.
- present Associate Professor, Cultural Policy and Arts Managment , University of Melbourne
- 2006 Univeristy of South Australia, PhD
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Dhaka: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said it will put the Bangladesh hajj office in the Kingdom on a red list if 80 per cent of the visa quota dedicated to Bangladesh remains unfulfilled by June 8.
As of June 6, a total of 94,800 visas for Bangladesh pilgrims were issued, which is 78 per cent of the quota.
In 2023, hajj will be held on June 27, depending on the sighting of the moon, and the hajj flight to carry pilgrims to Saudi Arabia began on May 21.
A total of 1,22,558 people from Bangladesh are expected to perform the pilgrimage in 2023 and till June 6, a total of 59,655 pilgrims reached Saudi Arabia from Bangladesh. Of them, 9,350 went to Saudi Arabia under government management and the rest under private management.
In a notification, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia informed that the hajj offices of some countries have already been red-listed. As a result, there is a lot of complexity in fulfilling the formalities of the pilgrimage for pilgrims coming to Saudi Arabia from those countries. In these cases, the respective countries will have to bear all the responsibilities and solve the complexities.
Zahirul Islam, Counsellor (Hajj) of the Bangladesh Hajj Office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Ministry of Religious Affairs informing them about this on June 5.
In this situation, the Hajj agencies conducting the Hajj activities have been requested to give instructions to complete all the activities on an urgent basis.
On June 6, after receiving the Hajj Counsellor's letter, the Ministry of Religious Affairs directed the 603 Hajj agencies conducting Hajj activities to ensure that 80 per cent of Hajj pilgrims receive visas by June 7.
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Market sentiment is dominated by the fallout from the lower-than-expected US and UK inflation data last week which suggests that the Federal Reserve will likely make no further rate hikes, and having reached a terminal rate at 5.50%, will cut its interest rate by 0.50% by July 2024. This sentiment is lifting many riskier assets and is sending the US Dollar lower.
The Japanese Finance Minister tweeted that bright signs are beginning to emerge in the Japanese economy, with wage growth finally becoming established, which could leave the door open for the Bank of Japan to finally abandon its ultra-dovish monetary policy in 2024. This could be expected to strengthen the Japanese Yen.
In the Forex market, the New Zealand Dollar has been the strongest major currency since today's Tokyo open, while the US Dollar has been the weakest major currency, putting the NZD/USD currency pair in focus.
Stock markets look bullish, and the best day trades today are likely to be on the long side of certain major stock indices, with the NASDAQ 100 Index looking especially interesting.
There will be a release later today of the Reserve Bank of Australia's most recent monetary policy meeting minutes.
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Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank increased the rate of dollars sold from its reserves by BDT 1 to BDT 99 on December 5.
In November, the central bank set the dollar selling rate at BDT 98, an increase of BDT 1 from BDT 97 set in October.
Reports cited a treasury department official of a government bank saying, 'We collected dollars at BDT 98 for over than two weeks. On December 5, the rate was increased to BDT 99. We purchased around USD 10 million from the central bank on December 6.'
Reports added the central bank sold USD 67 million to the state-owned banks on December 6.
Bangladesh Bank has increased the dollar price 10 times since July of the current financial year.
According to reports, USD 6.60 billion has been sold from reserves in about five months of the current financial year. Reserves stood at around USD 33.98 billion at the end of the day on December 6. In 2021-22, USD 7.62 billion was sold from reserves.
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MELBOURNE, Mac 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian PM, Anwar Ibrahim, said here yesterday that, the U.S. and its Western allies should not preclude Malaysia from being friendly to China.
Anwar, who is currently in Melbourne for a summit of Australia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), explained his recent denunciation of“China-phobia” among the United States and some of its Western allies.
“My reference to China-phobia is because (of) the criticism levied against us for giving additional focus to China,” Anwar told a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese.
“Right now China seems to be the leading investor and trader into Malaysia,” Anwar was quoted as saying, at the press conference, according to a transcript by Albanese's official website.
The Malaysian leader said, his country is“fiercely independent” and does not want to“be dictated by any force.”
“So, once we remain to be an important friend to the U.S. or Europe and Australia, they should not preclude us from being friendly to one of our important neighbours, China,” Anwar said.
“And if they have problems with China, they should not impose it upon us. We do not have a problem with China,” he said.
Last month, Anwar condemned the so-called“China-phobia” among the United States and some of its Western allies, in an interview with the London-based Financial Times.
“Why must I be tied to one interest? I don't buy into this strong prejudice against China, this China-phobia,” he said in the interview.
Anwar calls China an important neighbour, and has said, his government will give priority to enhancing relations with China in the fields of trade, investment and culture.– NNN-BERNAMA
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Riyan Parag silenced his critics with a dazzling unbeaten knock of 84 runs off just 45 balls, guiding Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total of 185/5 in 20 overs. Despite a shaky start, with early dismissals of key batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Jos Buttler, Rajasthan Royals found their footing thanks to Ravichandran Ashwin's quickfire cameo of 29 runs from 19 balls.
Parag, after initially settling in, unleashed his aggressive side and formed a crucial partnership with Dhruv Jurel, who contributed 20 runs off 12 balls. Parag's onslaught in the slog overs propelled Rajasthan's innings, as he smashed his way to a fifty-plus score after 17 IPL innings. His ferocious hitting, particularly against Anrich Nortje in the final over, yielded 25 runs, including three fours and two sixes.
While Delhi Capitals' bowlers showed promise early on, they struggled to contain the Royals' onslaught in the latter half of the innings. Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav managed to take only one wicket each for the Capitals.
With Delhi Capitals needing 186 runs to secure their first win of the season, the stage is set for an intriguing chase. Will they succeed? Only time will reveal. Stay tuned for the action-packed chase ahead.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The state oil companies of Malaysia and Indonesia could co-operate or even merge to expand their businesses together, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said yesterday during a state visit to Kuala Lumpur.
Asked during an interview if he had considered the prospects of co-operation between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Pertamina, Widodo said: '(It) can be. Petronas and Pertamina could collaborate or be merged as one to become a large enterprise with more capacity, capital and equity.
'These two enterprises, I think, are already like sisters. We can expand together to other countries, we can look for oil together, we can export downstream products to other countries, he added in the interview with Astro Awani television. Widodo also said that both nations should start working together 'as soon as possible to challenge a European Union ruling to phase out palm-based biodiesel as a renewable energy source. 'If we don't react to this issue, other countries will follow (the EU's ruling).
The leaders of Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's two biggest palm oil producers, sent a letter of objection to the European Union in April criticising its decision to no longer consider palm oil as a green fuel.
The European Commission in March had determined that palm oil cultivation had resulted in excessive deforestation and that it should no longer be considered a renewable transport fuel, albeit with some exemptions.
Widodo also encouraged Indonesia's palm oil industry to develop its downstream sector to produce palm based derivatives for use in consumer goods products like cosmetics and soap, adding that this was an area where Indonesia and Malaysia could work together.
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(MENAFN) In a significant development, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal has dismissed Russia's latest legal challenge in the high-profile Yukos case, upholding the enforcement of a USD50 billion award to former shareholders of the now-defunct oil company. The ruling is the latest chapter in a decade-long legal saga stemming from the collapse of energy giant Yukos in 2006, once owned by ex-oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky, over unpaid back taxes.
The International Court of Arbitration in The Hague, after a protracted trial, ruled in 2014 that Russia had violated its international obligations by taking actions that led to the bankruptcy of Yukos in the early 2000s. Moscow has consistently argued that the dispute with the shareholders falls outside the jurisdiction of any foreign court.
The Amsterdam court, in its statement on Tuesday, rejected Russia's claim that the shareholders engaged in fraud during the arbitration proceedings, asserting that the claim was raised too late. Additionally, the court emphasized that even if the claim had been considered, it would not have altered the verdict on the arbitration award. The ruling concluded that the arbitration awards remain in force.
The 2014 arbitration tribunal had ordered Russia to pay USD50 billion in compensation to the former controlling shareholders of Yukos, including Hulley Enterprises and Veteran Petroleum in Cyprus, and Yukos Universal in the Isle of Man. However, the Dutch Supreme Court later overturned the ruling, leading to continued legal battles.
The ex-shareholders, alleging that the Russian government orchestrated the company's bankruptcy for political reasons, initiated proceedings in various jurisdictions, including the United States. The latest decision by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal saga surrounding Yukos, underscoring the complexities and implications of the case on international law and relations.
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Published: Wed 18 May 2022, 6:32 PM
Last updated: Wed 18 May 2022, 6:33 PM
Dubai Customs handled 285,000 deposit refund requests worth Dh2 billion in the first quarter of the year, which showed a growth of 20 per cent as compared to last year's 238,000 requests during the same period.
The value of refund of requests grew 45 per cent in 2022 as compared to the corresponding period last year.
About 18,000 deposit requests worth Dh130 million in transferred customs fees was completed through the public electronic clearing system in the first quarter.
'The considerable growth in deposit refund requests in Q1 reflect a healthy and robust trade movement in Dubai, and the emirate's efforts in leading international recovery,' said Yousef Al Hashimi, Acting CEO, Customer Management Division.
'Dubai Customs facilitates customs procedures for clients by creating advanced systems. The Smart Deposit Refund System, the first of its kind in the world, is a technologically advanced innovation that can handle more than two million requests per year. Client happiness rose to 91.8 per cent as per the Dubai Government Customer Happiness Study 2021. We are the first customs administration in the Gulf region to introduce deposit refund service online.'
Mohammed Al Hashmi, Director of Claim and Refund Department, said, 'Completing refund requests in a short time, maximum of two days, provides liquidity to companies which stimulates and enhances their business activities. The enhancements to the refund platform have helped clients collect their deposits quickly and transparently.'
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov has described contacts with the European Union on mutual recognition of COVID vaccination certificates as 'very positive,' Trend reports citing TASS .
'There have been very positive contacts. Now, let us say, we are analyzing 'homework,'' he said in an answer to a TASS question. 'It (possible recognition of vaccination certificates - TASS) is a technological process and there are many technological tasks,' he said, when asked what he meant under 'homework.'
'But there are grounds to think that we will be able to attain positive dynamics and reach mutual recognition [of certificates] in several months,' he said.
Russia and the European Union are currently in talks on mutual recognition of COVID vaccination certificates. Russia's Sputnik V has not yet been granted an authorization of the European Medical Agency (EMA) for the use in the European Union. The European Commission's position concerning the Russian vaccine has not changed after the launch of the EU COVID-19 certificates system in early July. EU countries using the Sputnik V vaccine, such as Hungary, have the right to issue EU Digital COVID Certificates for this vaccine but other member nations can either accept these documents or not at their discretion.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A powerful winter storm pummelled a wide swathe of Japan, bringing blizzard conditions and sub-zero temperatures, weather authorities said Thursday.
Commuters in Tokyo saw temperatures drop to four degrees below zero on Thursday morning, a level the capital had not seen in 48 years, as the Meteorological Agency issued a cold weather warning to the region for the first time in 30 years.
A total of 1,900 people had to spend the night in train cars as heavy snow caused delays to high-speed bullet trains between Nagoya and Osaka, broadcaster NHK reported.
The agency warned of strong winds, high waves, blizzard conditions and heavy snow across wide areas of Japan due to "cold air of the sort that comes only once in many years."
On Wednesday, the storm brought wind gusts of up to 113 kilometres per hour in Erimo Town on the northern island Hokkaido, while temperatures plunged to 30.8 degrees below zero in the town of Kimobetsu, the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper reported.
Japan has been hard-hit this winter. On Monday, the heaviest snow in four years battered the capital, injuring hundreds of people and causing more than 700 traffic accidents.
Additional snowfall of up to 80 centimetres is forecast for Sea of Japan coastal areas and up to 50 centimetres for Nagano prefecture and north-eastern Japan by Friday morning, according to the agency.
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KUWAIT, June 4 (KUNA) -- Gold prices fell back in last week's trading to close at USD 1,948 an ounce, following US senate debt ceiling bill.
A report issued by local Dar Al-Sabaek mentioned that the recently signed bill reinvigorated investors' sense of risk-taking as it lessened fears of US falling back on debt payments; causing the US dollar to regain its strength.
US treasury bonds yield also directly increased following the debt ceiling bill, this along with American data reflecting strong labor market, effectively decreased gold prices 1.3 percent.
As long as American data shows continuous improvements, investors will continue to stray away from the precious metal, indicated the report, adding that gold prices would rejuvenate should the US put stop to interest rate increase policy.
Gold August futures retreated by 26 dollars an ounce, whereas US dollar indicator against other main currencies increased 0.5 percent to 104 points.
On a local scale, the report stated that the price of a 24-carat gram reached KD 19.48, whereas the 21-carat gram reached KD 17. (end) smr.ht.aai
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov. 24 (Petra) - Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Wajih Owais, and Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Peter Szijjarto, on Wednesday signed two memoranda of understanding (MoU).
The first MoU covers educational and scientific cooperation for 2022-2024, while the other tackles cooperation within the framework of the Hungarian Scholarship Program.
Under the 1st MoU, the two sides agreed to enhance joint collaboration on the basis of the cooperation agreement signed by the two governments on cultural and scientific cooperation signed on February 27, 1978.
Both sides agreed to encourage direct relations among the two countries' concerned higher education institutions in terms of exchanging students, faculty members, higher education workers, researchers, trainers and scientists.
They also agreed to encourage the two countries' higher education institutions to start cooperation projects within the framework of the Erasmus Plus program.
As for the second agreement, the Hungarian side provide 400 scholarships annually for Jordanian students to continue their studies in Hungary.
In this regard, 250 scholarships per year go for 'Bachelor' studies in various disciplines, 50 others for Master's studies in all specialties and 50 for Bachelor studies in medical and health sciences fields, per the 1st MoU.
Moreover, Hungary provides 50 scholarships for doctorate studies in any of the available fields, with the terms to benefit from these scholarships and the nomination mechanism.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Tue 28 Nov 2023, 6:45 PM
Australian captain Pat Cummins said the silence was deafening at the 100,000- capacity Narendra Modi Stadium when Indian star batsman Virat Kohli was dismissed during the World Cup final on November 19.
Australia won their sixth World Cup title beating India by six wickets.
But the turning point of the match was when Kohli played on to a length delivery from Cummins.
"We're in a huddle after the wicket of Kohli in the final and (Steve) Smith says, 'Boys, listen to the crowd." And we just took a moment of pause, and it was as quiet as a library, 100,000-plus Indians there and it was so quiet. I'll savour that moment for a long time," Cummins told The Age during an interaction.
Late, he spoke to reporters and said that to hold the trophy, it took a lot out of him and his team.
"To hold one trophy takes a lot. But, to hold them across formats really shows our amazing coaching group and also the squad of players," Cummins said.
"You can't do that with 11 players. You need 25 really good players. So, it shows the strength of Australian cricket at the moment and the appetite of the guys to compete whenever they play.
"Everything takes a lot out of you, but the guys keep rocking up and performing, which is as pleasing as anything else."
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 17 (ANI): With the spike of 54 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Karnataka on Sunday, the total number of positive cases rise to 1,146, said the state Health Department.
At present, there are 611 active cases in the state.
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(MENAFN - Swissinfo) Passengers departing from Zurich airport will have access to Covid-19 antigen tests as well as swab (PCR) tests, as of March 1.
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El aeropuerto de Zúrich amplía los servicios de prueba de COVID-19
Aeroporto de Zurique amplia serviço de testes de Covid-19
The testing centre in the airport will also be open from 4am to 8pm compared with 6am to 8pm at present, airport handling firm Swissport announced in a press release on Friday. The airport's testing centre is located in the former Cards and ID Office in Check-in 2 on Level 1.
At CHF80 ($88), Swissport said the antigen test will be cheaper than the PCR test, which costs CHF195, and the results will be available in 15-20 minutes. This is considerably faster than the PCR test, which has to be sent to an external laboratory.
The airport screening service is offered by Swissport subsidiary Checkport and Swiss start-up Ender Diagnostics. It is intended exclusively for symptom-free people who need a negative test in order to travel.
The pandemic reduced air passenger numbers travelling in and out of Switzerland from 42 million in 2019 to 16.5 million last year – a fall of 72%. Many countries now require a negative coronavirus test and travellers arriving in Switzerland have also had to show a clean bill of health since 8 February.
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Kuwait- US condemns terrorist in Nigeria
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (KUNA) - The US Department of State condemned the "terrorist attack" in Mubi, Adamawa State, northeast Nigeria, that killed at least 50 people and wounded many others.
The fact "that the victims were targeted and killed in a place of worship demonstrates yet again the brutal nature of the terrorists whose sole aim is to threaten the peace and security of Nigerian citizens," State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement on Tuesday. "Such ruthless attacks on innocent civilians only serve to strengthen our resolve towards meeting these threats in cooperation with our Nigerian and regional partners," she stressed. A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a mosque in the town, located some 200 km from Yola, provincial capital of Adamawa State, during the early morning prayers today. The Nigerian authorities blamed the attack on Boko Haram militants. (end) si.gb
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(MENAFN) On an island in Bahrain, archaeologists and historians are at work discovering relics that will show the story of Christian homes in the kingdom before the spread of Islam.
A group of Bahraini and British specialists prudently examine through sandy stretches between thick stone walls of what may have been a monastery or a bishop’s home referring back to the sixth and eighth century.
Archaeologists in November are searching through spaces that would have been used as a kitchen, living areas and a workshop to stress on communities and their way of life before thousands of years.
The team is digging an old Christian home founded under a 300-year-old mosque in a Muslim cemetery on Bahrain’s Muharraq island. The excavation is part of an archaeological scheme that started in 2019.
“It will be most exciting for the country to discover more concrete evidence of a Christian presence that dates back to the sixth and eighth centuries AD below a 300-year-old mosque,” Salman Almahari, manager of Antiquities and Museums of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities in the archaeology and museums executive, updated The National in a meeting.
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(MENAFN- 3BL) Every 79 seconds, someone is killed or injured in a drunk or impaired driving crash in the United States. As we near the holiday season, this risk increases to approximately 21 million chances of encountering an accident between November 1 and January 1.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the foremost non-profit leading the fight to prevent the devastating consequences of impaired driving. The organization has played a crucial role since its inception, reducing crashes by 50% through advocacy efforts, influencing federal policy, leading education initiatives, and providing support services to victims.
Ultimately, the power to reduce drunk driving lies not with any organization but with the people who make the decision to drive impaired. So this holiday season, MADD is introducing its new year-end campaign and cause platform, ToGetThere, with the aim of increasing everyone's chances to get home safely.
We invited Stacey Stewart, CEO, and Kim Pucci, Senior Director of Marketing and Engagement, to speak to MADD's impact, how you can make a plan to drive safely this holiday season, and how they plan to get“there”- to a world in which impairment puts no lives at risk.
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Benefit event set for Laura Bertzyk
Friends and family will host a benefit on Saturday, June 1, to help Laura Bertzyk with her financial hardship due to medical bills.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a ceremony held in Bayt Al Dhiyafah, Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City.
The agreement was signed by Chief of Health Facilities Development and acting Chief of Business Services Hamad Nasser Abdulla Al Khalifa, and Chairman of the Qatar Cancer Society Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, in the presence of several HMC executive leaders and a delegation from QCS.
The MoU aims to provide funding support for cancer control projects, including, but not limited to, patient experience, improving facilities for cancer patients, improving cancer care, and employee participation in the field of cancer control.
“HMC's partnership with Qatar Cancer Society will pave the way for our staff to develop more innovative, high-quality, and person-centred projects that benefit our patients and the communities. At HMC, we stay true to our commitment in building an excellent healthcare system for the State of Qatar,” said Al Khalifa.
HMC's Liaison Officer who will facilitate this working relationship with QCS, Nasser Al Naimi, Deputy Chief of Quality for Centre for Patient Experience and Staff Engagement, Director for Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute, and Chairperson of 16000 Health Sector Services, said,“I am very pleased to be part of this collaborative partnership between HMC and QCS. This will further strengthen our efforts to deliver our services with a person-centred approach to care, which results to enhancing our patients' overall experience in HMC.”
Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Jabor Al Thani, said he was delighted to seal this partnership with HMC:“We support the principles and values of HMC, and QCS aims to bring these into fruition. We look forward to implementing activities that serve the mutual goals of both QCS and HMC.”
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All minorities living in Pakistan enjoying equal rights: PM
Nawaz Sharif says govt has always given equal priority to all people of Pakistan, including minorities.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that all the minorities living in Pakistan are enjoying equal rights.
In a statement regarding promulgation of Hindu Marriage Act, he said that the law will provide the Hindu community protection for marriage and family rights. He said the government will appoint registrars for registering Hindu marriages.
Nawaz Sharif said the government has always given equal priority to all the people of Pakistan, including minorities.
He said all the minorities are equally patriot.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, July 11 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Electricity and Water (MEW) Dr. Khaled Al-Fadhel confirmed on Thursday the ministry is willing to produce enough electricity, covering requirements of the country during the summer.
Dr. Al-Fadhel has underlined in a statement, on sidelines of inaugurating a center for personnel training in residential district of Ghernata, that all power installations have been regularly maintained to prevent any power outage.
Kuwait currently produces about 16,000 megawatts of electricity per day. Average daily consumption during summer is about 14,600 megawatts.
The center opened today in collaboration with Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) for training nationals who serve in the electrical sector, including those who work in designing, construction, maintenance and project management, Al-Fadhel explained.
The specialized center came through Kuwait Offset Program, he said, pointing out the provision of training programs in collaboration with Public Authority for Applied Education and Training is designed to qualify those wishing to join MEW through the Higher Institute of Energy (HIE).
Nationals, especially the youth, have proven competent to carry out tasks assigned to them by state institutions -- guided by political leaders, he added.
When asked about the new system of smart meters' readings, Al-Fadhel has said that it aims to preserve public money by conducting an instantaneous reading of actual consumption.
In turn, Assistant Undersecretary for the Transport Networks Sector at MEW Jassem Al-Nouri said the center aims to teach youngsters how to use technology and boost their knowledge, in preparation to offering them jobs in collaboration with KDIPA and through the Offset Program.
Nouri noted the approach to strengthen the partnership between the ministry and various sectors of the state, intensifying training of over 380 employees from the power sector.
There is a plan to train students at the HIE, which currently hosts 40 trainees who receive theoretical and practical courses by local and foreign experts. (end) msa.lr
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
The Indian rupee appreciated 44 paise to 79.30 against the US dollar (21.6 versus the dirham) in the opening trade on Wednesday, mainly on account of foreign fund inflows.
Besides, a positive opening in the Indian equities amid moderating inflationary pressures boosted investor sentiments, according to forex dealers.
At the Indian interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened sharply up at 79.32 against the dollar, then gained further ground to 79.30, registering a rise of 44 paise over the last close.
In the previous session on Friday, the rupee depreciated 12 paise to close at 79.74 against the US dollar.
The Indian forex markets were closed on Monday and Tuesday for Independence Day and Parsi New Year, respectively.
The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.06 per cent to 106.44.
Meanwhile, global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.34 per cent to $92.65 per barrel.
Foreign institutional investors remained net buyers in the capital market on Tuesday as they purchased shares worth Rs13.76 billion, as per exchange data.
After turning net buyers last month, foreign investors have continued to invest in Indian equities and have pumped in Rs224.52 billion in the first two weeks of August.
On the Indian equity market front, the 30-share Sensex was trading 131.78 points or 0.22 per cent higher at 59,973.99 points while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 49.15 points or 0.28 per cent to 17,874.40 points.
The wholesale price-based inflation eased to a five-month low of 13.93 per cent in July on easing prices of food articles and manufactured products.
(With inputs from PTI)
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) 'Lack of adequate and supportive environ'
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmad Abul-Gheit in the 101st ministerial regular session of the Arab Social and Economic Council
CAIRO, Feb 8, (KUNA): The Arab region suffers from the most severe food shortage in the globe amid mounting poverty and hunger, the Arab League Secretary-General said on Thursday. The region witnessed hike in levels of hunger and poverty in the past years, said Ahmad Abul- Gheit, addressing the 101st ministerial regular session of the Arab Social and Economic Council.
Development in the Arab world is not proceeding in a normal manner amid lack of an adequate and supportive environment, said Abul-Ghait, singling out continuous violence, upheavals and 'unilateral decisions that undermine the Palestinian people rights.' He called on Arab states to seek closer solidarity and cooperation to face such challenges and secure stability and prosperity for the next generations in the Arab countries.
For his part, Saudi Minister of Finance Hamad Al-Bzaee, whose country chaired the previous session of the social council, urged Arab states to join 10 others that have become members in the Arab treaty for trade services. He also called for greater efforts to face the challenges that have persisted 50 years since forming the council.
His Sudanese counterpart, Mohammad Al-Rekabi, echoed same ideas noting that closer cooperation is necessary for political and economic stability in the Arab countries. Kuwait is represented at the session by Finance Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Nabil Abduljelil, Commerce and Industry Undersecretary Sheikh Nimr Al-Sabah, Observe of Arab Affairs at the Ministry of Finance Zuwaid Al-Mutairi, Director of the Gulf and Arab World Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Abdullah Al-Hajri. The session tackles a host of social and economic issues of common concern for the Arab states.
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Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur urged the Union Government to provide adequate number of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits along with rapid diagnostic kits to the state so that the existing medical facilities could be strengthened to effectively fight COVID-19.
Chief Minister also urged the Union Health Minister to provide 60 ventilators to the state so that adequate numbers of ventilators were available in case of any eventuality.
Chief Minister said this during the video conference of Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan with the Health Ministers of the States, today.
Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan ensured the Chief Minister that the Union Government would provide all possible help to the State Government to tackle this situation. He said that the collective efforts by the Union Government as well as State Government were need of the hour.
Jai Ram Thakur said till date the State Government has notified six hospitals as COVID-19 hospitals in the state which includes Shri Lal Bahadur Sashtri Government Medical College Nerchowk Mandi, ESIC Hospital Katha Baddi, Charitable Hospital Bhota in Hamirpur district, S.S. Memorial Ashirwaad Hospital in Chamba district, Civil Hospital Sarahan in Sirmaur district and Agarwal Hospital Jwalamukhi in district Kangra.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the government has launched Active Case Finding Campaign in the state under which health workers during the door to door campaign have reached out to over 60 lakh people to enquire about their health. He said it has helped the State Government in identifying people with any kind of infection. He said the whole state would be covered under this campaign in next two days.
Chief Minister said that the State Government has started tele-medicine facilities in about 50 Health Sub Centres and Primary Health Centres in the state. He said that specialist consultants were providing medical consultancy through these centres.
Jai Ram Thakur said that till date as many as 773 people have been tested for COVID-19 out of which 745 people have been found negative. He said that there were 28 positive cases of COVID-19 in the state out of which two have recovered and discharged, four have gone for treatment outside the state and one person has died. He said the state today has 21 active cases of COVID-19 and all of them were either Tablighi Jamaat or their close contacts.
Chief Minister said the state has identified about 6600 beds capacity for quarantine facility and 510 beds were available for isolation. He said that besides this, 450 beds were available for COVID-19 positive patients in the state.
Chief Minister said that the State Government was effectively enforcing curfew in the state and was also ensuring social distancing during the relaxation in the curfew so that people could purchase daily need commodities.


(MENAFN- Asia Times)
An Egyptian man has been arrested for sexual harassment of a Filipino domestic worker in Saudi Arabia.
On December 6, maid Beth Lili uploaded a video of the man – a relative of her employer – she accused of harassing her, reported.
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On the same day, she uploaded a second video of herself desperately pleading for help. This clip allegedly went "viral" and has allegedly been viewed more than 180,000 times.
Within a few hours of the videos being posted, police in Riyadh tracked down Lili at her address.
The following day, the man she accused of harassment was arrested by police. The man, in his 30s, reportedly confessed to police and is due to be prosecuted.
Lili is now under the protection of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh. But local media reports said it was not yet known if she is allowed to return to the Philippines.
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A 12 year old child has tested positive for the coronavirus, the Health Ministry said today.
The Health Ministry said that the child is from Rajanganaya.
The Health Ministry said that PCR tests had confirmed that the child had contracted the virus.
With the detection the total number of coronavirus patients in Sri Lanka rose to 2,688 this evening. (Colombo Gazette)


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The energy cooperation between Ukraine and the European Union is at its height, and the EU fully supports the Ukrainian government's stance on the gas market and the electricity market reforms and ensuring the transparent and independent activity of regulators.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman discussed this with Dominique Ristori, the Director General of the Directorate-General for Energy at the European Commission, the Government Portal reports.
"The energy security is of great importance. We must ensure transparency and efficiency of the energy sector. Our views coincide on this issue. We need to go further, carry out reforms. We also should share a common view of the direction and the paths of change," Groysman said.
As Ristori noted, the dialogue between the EU and Ukraine in this direction is intensive. "We are ready to strengthen our support, including by attracting the resources of various international bodies," the representative of the European Commission said.
He noted that the EU was discussing a number of energy directives, primarily in the context of enforcement of the judgments of the ArbitrationInstitute of theStockholm Chamberof Commerce, the use of alternative gas supply routes to Ukraine and the preservation of gas transit via Ukraine.
"This transit is important for us because of the supply of the resource, and it is also important for you because of the revenues from transit. As for Stockholm, we expect Russia to enforce the judgment. We also expect the existing gas agreements to be complied with and implemented," the Director General of the Directorate-General for Energy at the European Commission said.
Ukraine will remain a reliable partner, the Head of the Government assured.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MANAMA, Sept 26 (KUNA) -- The Bahrain Parents' Care Society on Tuesday honored three Kuwaiti leading figures with the Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al-Khalifa Prize for Charity Work 2027, themed "Loyalty to Givers," in recognition of their philanthropic efforts.
The three major figures are Chairman of Kuwait's International Islamic Charitable Organization (IICO) and Amiri Diwan Advisor Dr. Abdullah Al-Maatouq (also a UN Special Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs), Abdulrahman Al-Faresi, and General Director of the Elderly Care Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor Dr. Amani Al-Tabtabai.
The Prize was launched in 2008.
Charity work and serving the society are among the basics of Islam, Bahrain Parents' Care Society Honorary Chairman and Southern Governor Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al-Khalifa told the event.
He stressed keenness on disseminating awareness on caring for the parents, and the elderly, lauding the immense support by Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, aiming to instill values of mercy and compassion in the society.
Honoring the Kuwaiti figures mirrors Kuwait's status as a world's "Humanitarian Center" whose foundations were laid down by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the "Humanitarian Leader," Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Kuwait's Ambassador to Bahrain, Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah told KUNA.
For his part, Al-Maatouq commended Bahrain's keenness on disseminating the culture of humanitarian work, and encouraging youth to get involved in charity and voluntary activities.
He said that participation in the event, organized by the Bahrain Parents' Care Society, is part of his support to charity activities and philanthropic partnership between the Kuwaiti and Bahraini societies, as well as promoting cooperation among the Gulf humanitarian organizations, he told KUNA.
Al-Maatouq highly appreciated Sheikh Khalifa bin Ali Al-Khalifa for his limitless support to the award, whose fourth version coincided with the Arab and the International Day for Older Persons.
The Prize backing to fields of charity work concerned about the elderly, is likely to help produce model examples, in addition to embodying the genuine, deep-rooted Arab and Islamic values, he said.
Al-Maatouq also highlighted the key role by the Bahraini society for bolstering charity work, and encouraging relevant researches and studies. (end) hmd.ams.msa
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, May 12 (Petra) -- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for Arab States on Thursday called for the protection of all civilians during hostilities or conflicts, particularly complete and unconditional neutralization for females and vulnerable people.
UNFPA Arab States Regional Director Luay Shabaneh stressed that the assassination of Shireen Abu Aqla, a Palestinian journalist and Al-Jazeera correspondent in Palestine, while carrying out her civic activities as a journalist and reporter, is further evidence of the dangers threatening Palestinian civilians, especially women and girls.
The journalist lost her life while covering the events in Jenin camp at Wednesday dawn, he noted.
'Ghada Sabateen - a widow and mother of 6 children in her forties - was shot dead last month at the eastern entrance of Husan village in Bethlehem governorate, and in the village of Faqqua, Jenin district, Hanan Khadour - a high school student - also died after being shot,' he said.
He called for ensuring that all measures are taken and all guarantees are provided to protect civilians, especially women and girls.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently conducted its first School Internship Program for grade 12 and 13 students from Doha British School (DBS) and the American School of Doha (ASD).
The programme enabled aspiring scientists to learn more about the innovative work QBRI does and offered hands-on research experience.
The programme was part of the institute's capacity-building initiatives to attract the next generation to the research field. Seven students joined the program for two weeks and were able to gain valuable insights into topics such as stem cells, diabetes, and neurological disorders. This School Internship Program was supervised by researchers from two QBRI research centres — the Neurological Disorder Research Center and the Diabetes Research Center.
Students were taught about stem cells, biochemical assays, protein expression, protein purification, anatomy of the brain, cell culture, molecular genetics, and neuroinflammatory.
In addition to hands-on research experiences at QBRI's advanced laboratories, Dr. Nishant Vaikath, Research Associate, gave the students a session titled“Tools for Efficient Scientific Literature Search - Basics”.
Lina Hassna, Programs and Partnerships Senior Manager at QBRI, said:“This program is one of our key capacity-building initiatives for youth in Qatar. During the internship program, we aim to help students attain hands-on experience while working closely with a group of experienced scientists.”
Mariam Al Haggan, a student at DBS, said:“This was a valuable and amazing learning experience for me. I was mentored by two scientists from QBRI, who explained the equipment we worked with, and provided hands-on training while learning about stem cell differentiation and working with proteins.”
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Hassad,
Qatar's premier investor in the food and agribusiness sectors, has
announced an increase in production lines in its poultry, vegetables and
fodder sectors to support the country's food security efforts.
announcement came on the sidelines of Qatar International Agricultural
Exhibition 2018 (AgriteQ), organised by the Ministry of Municipality and
Environment at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Badr al-Sadah, Hassad Food CEO, said: 'We aim to support the country's
food security efforts by expanding our local and international
investments. We conducted an in-depth research on the local market needs
from the three sectors, developed suitable plans and started
implementing them to support in satisfying those needs.
fodder sector, we increased the cultivated land in Hassad's fodder farms
to increase production up to 10,000 tonnes annually, as well as
introducing new products such as ‘Alfa Alfa'.
In a statement
yesterday, Hassad stressed that it has played a 'major role in meeting
the local market needs of fodder products at the beginning of the
ongoing blockade. The company had immediately provided fodder products
to a number of poultry and livestock farms to ensure the continuity of
local production of milk and poultry, it noted.
Regarding the poultry
sector, the Hassad CEO said: 'Production of the Arab Qatari Company for
Poultry Production (Al-Waha) will reach around 16mn chicken and 120mn
table eggs annually. As for vegetables, Hassad has increased the
cultivated land since the beginning of the blockade to reach 8,000
tonnes of vegetables per year.
During AgriteQ, Hassad's stand is
showcasing a diverse set of high-quality items, produced by several of
its subsidiaries Arab Qatari Company for Agriculture Production is
displaying fresh vegetables, Arab Qatari Company for Poultry Production
(Al-Waha) is showcasing poultry products, Hassad Australia is displaying
chilled livestock, while Aalaf Qatar is showcasinge high-quality fodder
Premium dates, basmati rice and olive oil are on display by Nafco.
stand also includes a majlis where free consultation is being provided
on different topics related to the food sector. Besides, the stand
features several educational activities for children of different age
groups and other experiences for the exhibition visitors.
diverse investments in Qatar, Australia and Oman with potential future
investments in several other locations. Through its various
subsidiaries, the company produces livestock, grains, fodder, poultry
products, vegetables, rice, dates and other products.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 16th March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the“Mother of the Nation,” said that Emirati nationals are a top priority for the UAE leadership.
She emphasised on the directives made by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, to implement innovative programmes aimed at improving the skills of UAE citizens.
Sheikha Fatima made the statements in a speech delivered on her behalf by Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State, today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre during the closing ceremony of the Emirates Skills National Competition 2023. Dr. Mubarak Saeed Al Shamsi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education (ACTVET) along with a number of key officials attended the ceremony.
Sheikha Fatima said that the UAE is today celebrating 53 UAE citizens, including 14 gold medal winners, 18 silver winners and 21 bronze winners.
“The winners represent a highly-skilled generation of UAE cadres who have excelled in their fields, thanks to the directives of the UAE's leadership, represented by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, and Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, to adopt innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the skills of UAE citizens with engineering, technological and professional talent.”
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A stuffed wolf that was part of an exhibition in Stans, canton Nidwalden, in 2019. © Keystone / Alexandra Wey
A wolf has been shot dead in the village of Lumino, near Bellinzona, in canton Ticino. The local government had authorised the shooting on December 21 after a wolf attacked sheep in the area.
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Another wolf had already been shot dead in early December 40 kilometres further north in the Val Blenio area. Other wolves had been spotted in recent months in the Magadino, Val Onsernone and Val Colla regions. There have also been numerous reports of harm to livestock.
Last spring local farmers placed dead sheep in front of a Bellinzona government building in protest at a sheep attack in the Valle Maggia region. They demanded more effective measures against wolf attacks.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) TEHRAN, July 3 (KUNA) -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani commended Monday the multi-billion-dollar gas deal signed between Iran and French energy giant, Total.
In a meeting with Total Chairman and Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne in Tehran, Rouhani said the deal would facilitate the "transfer of technological, scientific and managerial experience" between Iran and France, local media reported.
"Signing and implementing this contract will be a positive step toward further expansion of economic and technological cooperation between the two countries," the Iranian president added.
He noted that his administration sought to sign the landmark nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), with the P5+1 group of countries in order to lay the ground for the enhancement of Iran's economic cooperation with giant companies.
"Fortunately, the existence of political will (both) on the Iranian side and among the P5+1 countries led to the agreement with Total," Rouhani said.
The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Total signed the contract, the first by a European firm in more than a decade, in Tehran on Monday to develop phase 11 of South Pars field, which is the world's largest gas field.
According to Total, the project will have a production capacity of two billion cubic feet per day or 400,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day including condensate. Total added that the produced gas would supply the Iranian domestic market starting in 2021.
The first phase of the South Pars gas field development will cost around USD two billion, the giant French energy corporation said.
The Iranian president further stated that big foreign companies could invest in projects in Iran's oil and gas sectors valued at around USD 200 billion.
Pouyanne, for his part, stressed the importance of making efforts to implement the deal and expressed hope that it would prepare the ground for further cooperation among Iran and other European companies.
He called for bolstering cooperation between Iranian and European companies in various sectors, saying that Total had decided to boost long-term cooperation with Iran in the fields of gas, oil and petrochemicals. (pickup previous) fz.ibi
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Australia’s prime minister joked that he would meet with senior officials on Thursday to discuss soaring lettuce prices and local KFCs’ decision to replace leafy greens with cabbage medley on their Zinger Burgers.
Calling the fast food chain’s decision “crazy”, centre-left leader Anthony Albanese called the situation a national “crisis”.
Lettuce prices have soared by up to 300% in Australian cities thanks to recent flooding and high global fuel prices.
A single head of iceberg lettuce that once sold for around $2 now costs nearly $8 in Sydney and Melbourne.
As a result, KFC announced to Australian customers that it would reduce the lettuce content of its products in favor of a 50-50 lettuce-cabbage mix.
“Cabbage is not the same as lettuce. It’s just not true,” Albanese told Sydney’s KIIS FM radio.
“I’ll put him on the list for the Cabinet meeting today. Cabbage-gate.”
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
All flights were halted on Jan. 28 as the carrier entered insolvency. They won't be rescheduled.
'Please note that Flybe is unfortunately not able to arrange alternative flights for passengers,' the company said.
Flybe advised customers who had a booking through a travel agency to contact their travel advisor.
'The intermediary may be able to support you with alternative arrangements and provide further advice regarding any claim you may need to make,' Flybe said.
Customers and travel agents can monitor the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority website for further information.
British Airways, Ryanair and EasyJet have each added low fares on flights to accommodate impacted travelers.
Flybe flew a fleet of eight Bombardier Q400 propeller planes (also known as the De Havilland Dash 8) to 17 destinations in Europe, including 15 in the U.K., from bases in Birmingham, Belfast and London Heathrow.
Once the largest regional carrier in Europe, Flybe collapsed shortly after the pandemic began, but was relaunched in April 2022.
In statement on Jan. 28, David Pike, who has been appointed joint administrator for Flybe during the insolvency proceedings, said that elements of Flybe's operating platform will be preserved for a short time so that a rescue transaction remains possible.
'Unfortunately, the company had to withstand a number of shocks since its relaunch, not least of which was the late delivery of 17 aircraft which it needed for its schedule, and which has severely compromised both the airline's capacity and its ability to remain competitive,' Pike said. 'This has driven significant financial losses and an associated cash drain for the business.'
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
The inland river shipping industry in Germany is struggling with
low water levels, with the country hit by persistently high
temperatures and a lack of rainfall, Trend reports citing Xinhua .
'The water levels and discharges of the German federal waterways
remain at a low level,' Parliamentary State Secretary with the
Ministry for Digital and Transport Oliver Luksic told Xinhua on
'Despite some forecasted rain, the signs point to a further
intensification of the low water this week,' warned Luksic.
Optimizing operations on the river Rhine, Europe's busiest inland
waterway, is particularly important to the ministry.
According to the federal association of German inland navigation
(BDB), around 80 percent of inland waterway freight traffic takes
place on the international route which connects the country's
western seaports with Switzerland.
Currently, ships have to carry less cargo in order to prevent
grounding. 'To compensate for this, more shipping capacity is put
into service to carry out transport orders,' a BDB spokesperson
However, the low water levels will not lead to full closure, as
can be the case with high water. 'Inland waterway transports are
carried out as long as it is physically and safely possible,' the
BDB spokesperson said.
Germany is currently being hit by a heatwave with record
temperatures. 'The prolonged drought has been quite hard on the
plants this summer. Already in mid-June there was a large water
deficit,' the country's meteorological service (DWD) said on Monday
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Doha: As part of its captivating activities to amuse millions of visitors that has arrived for the FIFA World Cup 2022, United Development Company (UDC) in cooperation with“Festi Group” has commenced fun-filled events namely Qarnevale Quartier at Qanat Quartier Boardwalk, The Pearl Qatar.
While the global tournament is underway in Qatar, tourists from all over the world has started pouring into the region as a speculated 1.5 million people is expected this month.
The events at The Pearl Island includes Street Artists Performances, Aerial Dancing Show, Laser Music Show and Parade that will be taking place from 4 PM until 9 PM. The entertainment shows began yesterday and will go on until December 4, 2022.
The Pearl is one of the stupendous tourist destination in the country offering international eateries, residencies, business outlets, real estate agencies and other beguiling markets for the tourists.
With these programs being held for the FIFA fans, the place has been lit colorfully luring more tourists to visit and be mesmerized with the dazzling shows.
The highlighted programs helps visitors embark on a magical journey that brings the charm and fanfare of Venice Carnival alive with stunning masquerade performances, human statues, and beautiful floating art in the picturesque setting of The Pearl Island's own Little Venice.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Ooredoo, a key contributor to the realisation of Qatar's National Vision 2030 and its human development pillar, has received an award from the Ministry of Labour to recognise leading, distinguished private sector establishments that support Qatarisation in the workplace.
Ooredoo's chief human resources officer, Eman Mubarak al-Khater, received the award from HE the Minister of Labour Dr Ali bin Samikh al-Marri at a recent ceremony.
Al-Khater said:“It is a great honour to receive an accolade for our contribution to the implementation of Qatarisation in the workplace. Such recognition reflects well on our ongoing campaign to ensure that Ooredoo - now newly rebranded and guided by the customer-centric desire to 'Upgrade Your World' - is an employer of choice in Qatar. Indeed, we were rightfully proud to be named a Best Place to Work in Qatar in 2021. We wholeheartedly support the Ministry of Labour in its efforts, with Qatarisation as a key priority, to ensure opportunities for nationals in major private sector companies, and look forward to a promising future with a workforce enhanced by the brightest of Qatari talents.”
Ooredoo's comprehensive Qatarisation programme - which has ensured that more than 43% of roles at Ooredoo go to Qatari nationals - and its award-winning talent development programmes have enabled the telco leader to make solid progress towards building a fully knowledge-based organisation, well-placed to meet the ambitious goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) NPC Ukrenergo has restored the reliability of power supply to Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by NPC Ukrenergo on Facebook .
"The 330 kV overhead line, which provides backup power to the facilities at the nuclear power plant site, has been repaired and returned to operation," the statement said.
Ukrenergo notes that it was severely damaged during the air alert on February 20. Since then, ZNPP has been receiving the electricity it needs for safe operation through only one 750 kV trunk line.
The damaged area was located in a place where there are constant hostilities. The military allowed our repair crews to come there during short periods of relative calm, so we had to work day and night.
IAEA responds to power outage at ZNPP
due to shelling
"If it were not for the constant shelling by the Russians, we would have done it faster. We waited a long time for the enemy to stop firing artillery. And having received permission from the military to leave, we had to clear the way for the equipment through the damaged landing, and only then start repairing. All of this was constantly interrupted by enemy fire," Ukrenergo explains.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, Russian shelling damaged one of the power lines that connects Zaporizhzhia NPP to the Ukrainian power grid.
Photo: NPC Ukrenergo / Facebook
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a gripping encounter at Kenilworth Road, Arsenal emerged victorious in a 4-3 thriller against Luton, securing a five-point lead at the Premier League summit. Despite facing a 3-2 deficit in the second half due to errors from goalkeeper David Raya, Mikel Arteta's side orchestrated a remarkable turnaround. Kai Havertz's equaliser and Declan Rice's stoppage-time header sealed the win, sparking jubilant celebrations and bolstering Arsenal's belief in their title aspirations.
Arteta expressed his delight, acknowledging the team's fighting spirit and resilience. Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Havertz were among the goal-scorers for Arsenal, while Elijah Adebayo and Ross Barkley found the net for Luton. The victory marks Arsenal's sixth consecutive win in all competitions, reinforcing their determination to clinch their first title since 2004.
Arsenal's road prowess continued, claiming their first triumph at Kenilworth Road in 32 years. The Gunners now look ahead to maintaining their lead as second-placed Liverpool aims to narrow the gap in their upcoming fixture against Sheffield United.
In another Tuesday matchup, Wolves secured a 1-0 victory over Burnley at Molineux, with Hwang Hee-chan netting the decisive goal in the 42nd minute. Burnley's struggles persist, remaining second from bottom, while Wolves climb to 12th place.
Jude Bellingham makes history as first Real Madrid player to win 'Golden Boy Award'
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Morocco's Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita and Djibouti's Foreign Affairs Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Rabat – After the support of the Arab League, Romania , and Gulf Cooperation Council, Djibouti has voiced its 'full' solidarity and 'total' backing of Morocco's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Iran due to its interference in Morocco's internal affairs.
Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and spokesman of the government Mahmoud Ali Youssouf sent a letter today to his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, to emphasize Djibouti's support for Morocco's decision to cut ties with Iran.
Commenting on the Moroccan move, Youssouf reaffirmed his country's support 'for all measures taken by your country to guarantee its security and stability and to face any attempt to undermine its territorial integrity and the safety of its citizens.'
On May 1, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the diplomatic break, confirming the presence of 'tangible evidence' of Iran's involvement in delivering military equipment to the Polisario and training its militias.
In response to the Moroccan statement, Djibouti's official denounced Iranian interference, stressing the importance of respect for the principles governing relations between states, especially 'respect for national sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.'
The decision to cut ties with Iran followed the adoption of the United Nations Security Council resolution 2414, which urges Polisario to withdraw from the Guerguerat buffer zone and to stop their illegal operations in Western Sahara. The country's announcement represents further evidence of Polisario's involvement in illegal actions, which have deemed destabilizing for the region as a whole.
Polisario and Iran have denied their connection, while Algeria has attempted to distance itself from the regional conflict over Western Sahara.
On Wednesday, Algeria summoned Morocco's ambassador to Algiers and condemned Bourita's comments accusing Hezbollah of providing military training and weapons to the separatist group through Algeria.
Reacting to Algeria's action, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the Algerian declaration, reframing the public condemnation in terms of Algerian embarrassment over the repeated instances documenting Algeria-Polisario collusion.
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Latest Bitcoin Drop Comes After US Fed Meeting
(MENAFN) Bitcoin costs have fallen to the lowest rates in months after the United States released information on the Federal Reserve. The value of the cryptocurrency has fallen from $ 47,000 previously this week to less than $ 42,000 for each digital coin.
This cut only took place a few minutes after the Federal Reserve meeting, as it involved information about the interest rate hike. The capacity of the network has also been affected by the political conflicts in Kazakhstan.
Since Bitcoin is getting an international and decentralized character, it is difficult to say that the reason for the coin’s rise or fall dates back to an incident. However, many analysts believe the Federal Reserve issuance plays an important role in the latest updates.
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India - SL vs WI: Dhananjaya's ton put hosts on top
A phenomenal knock by Dhananjaya de Silva helped Sri Lanka extend their lead in the second innings. Sri Lanka finished on 328/8, with de Silva still batting on 153. The hosts now lead by 279 runs. Here are the key takeaways from Day 4.
Day 4 How did Day 4 pan out?
Sri Lanka resumed from their overnight score of 46/2 on Day 4. They had lost Oshada Fernando and skipper Dimuth Karunaratne yesterday. The likes of de Silva and Pathum Nissanka took the Lankans forward. While the middle-order batters couldn't do much, de Silva held one end. Notwithstanding, he received support from Ramesh Mendis (25) and Lasith Embuldeniya (25*). SL finished on 328/8 at stumps.
Ton De Silva slams his eighth Test ton
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In order to immediately strengthen the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stop the bloody bath around Bakhmut and prepare a successful counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces, the U.S. administration should provide Ukraine with longer-range artillery and F-16 fighter jets.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst, who serves as Senior Director at the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center, said this in a comment to Ukrinform.
'I think the most important thing is to give Ukraine longer-range artillery and then the F-16,' the former high-ranking diplomat said.
He added that with long-range fire capabilities, the Ukrainians could immediately stop the bloody bath around Soledar and Bakhmut. In addition, the planes could ensure a successful counteroffensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces or block more easily any anticipated Russian offensive. Read also: germany will not play key role in transfer of f-16 fighter jets to ukraine - kuleba
Herbst also noted that given the time required for training on F-16 aircraft, it is necessary to start training Ukrainian pilots today.
'I think if the administration understood the need for the United States' own interest in helping Ukraine defeat Putin quickly, they would do that,' Herbst said.
He also said that the latest corruption scandals in Ukraine could theoretically have a 'very negative' influence on the process of further support from the United States.
'But I think President Zelensky and his government have handled it well,' Herbst said.
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