Qatar- IBQ offers 3.5% interest rate for personal loans during Ramadan
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) is offering a 3.5% interest rate for personal loans as part of its campaign for Ramadan, IBQ's head of Retail Banking Hassan al-Mulla has said.
"At IBQ, we want our customers to feel valued, and reward them for taking up our special offers during Ramadan," he said.
He added, "We believe IBQ can provide the best rates for personal loans, and can serve our customers' best interests to cope with extra expenses during Ramadan by streamlining their finances with a fresh personal loan at an attractive interest rate of 3.5%."
According to al-Mulla, customers taking out a personal loan during the holy month of Ramadan will avail of a 3.5% interest rate for Qatari nationals and 3.8% for expatriates.
"The offer applies to newly-granted loans with flexible repayment terms starting from 36 months. This Ramadan offer falls in line with IBQ's commitment to continuously offer its customers exclusive promotions that aim at providing great value," al-Mulla added.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Council of the European Union has adopted a decision on the non-acceptance of Russian travel documents issued in the occupied territories of Ukraine and Georgia.
This is said in a statement published on the website of the EU Council, Ukrinform reports.
“This decision is a response to Russia's unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine and Russia's practice of issuing Russian international passports to residents of the occupied regions. It also follows Russia's unilateral decision to recognise the independence of the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia in 2008,” the statement says.
Thus, Russian travel documents issued in, or to persons resident in, Russian-occupied regions in Ukraine or breakaway territories in Georgia will not be accepted as valid travel documents for obtaining a visa or crossing the borders of the Schengen area.
It is noted that Russian travel documents issued in these regions are already not recognised, or in the process of not being recognised, by EU member states. This decision aims to set out a common approach, ensure the proper functioning of the external border and common visa policies and safeguard the security of EU member states.
As reported, since the illegal annexation of the Crimean peninsula in March 2014, Russia has issued Russian international passports to residents of Crimea. That practice was extended to the non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk in April 2019, followed by the occupied regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia in July 2022.
The European Union considers this systematic issuance of Russian passports in those occupied regions constitutes a further infringement of international law and Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.
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(MENAFN- IANS) p>New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Japanese car infotainment manufacturer Pioneer on Monday launched a new Subwoofer TS-WX3000T for Rs 9,990 in the Indian market.
According to the company, the main features that set this audio powerhouse apart are high durability, impeccable sound quality as well as robust design.
"One of the best features of the product is the voice coil that is made out of high-grade materials. It ensures that there is no deformation and drop-down, as is the case with other products available in the market. All these technologies together guarantee seamless and uninterrupted audio for a long time," the company said in a statement.
The TS-WX3000T subwoofer's sensitivity is rated at 88dB producing a maximum power output of 1600W. The product dimensions read 700mm in length, around 9 kilograms in weight and take up a volume of 50.9 liters.
The company claims that its tough exterior makes it ideal for rough outdoor use without the fear of getting damage.
The new subwoofer comes with a smooth airflow movement that makes the sound quality effortless and impeccable. This is on account of the spacious cabinet that prevents turbulent airflow and aims to give a rich sound quality.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 5. Afghanistan
has expressed interest in using the transit capabilities of
Turkmenistan's Turkmenbashi International Seaport, Trend reports.
According to an official source, this was stated by Acting
Minister of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan Haji Nooruddin
Azizi, who is part of the delegation that met with Chairman of the
People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
During the meeting, held within the framework of the exhibition
of Afghan products held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Turkmenistan, issues related to fuel and energy structures, trade,
economy and other important sectors of cooperation between the two
countries were discussed.
Haji Nooruddin Azizi noted that Turkmenistan has accumulated a
wealth of experience in organizing international events, and the
Afghan side shows great interest in studying this experience and
implementing joint projects.
Noting the importance of large-scale projects in the trade,
economic, fuel, energy and transport spheres, Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov noted that the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, the
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (TAP) power transmission line and
railway lines occupy a special place.
Meanwhile, the Turkmen - Afghan Business Forum and an exhibition
of products from Afghan manufacturers are taking place in the
capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat city.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan notes that
this exhibition will be of great importance for expanding bilateral
trade and economic cooperation between Afghanistan and
Turkmenistan, increasing trade turnover and developing business
cooperation with Afghan companies.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
EU ambassadors reached an agreement on the eighth package of
sanctions on Russia, including a price cap on Russian oil, reports citing
The package will be finalized on Wednesday, October 5, the
However, the decision on the actual price or price ranges of the
Besides, the new package of measures envisages restrictions on
Russia's steel industry and prohibits EU citizens from holding
senior posts in state-run Russian enterprises.
Malta, Greece and Cyprus, whose tanker fleets transport most
Russian oil, were worried about the impact of the latest round of
anti-Russian sanctions on their shipping industries. Therefore,
certain concessions were made to them, Politico reported.
Following a meeting of finance ministers from the Group of Seven
on September 2 in Berlin, the G7 club agreed to introduce a
proposed price cap on Russian oil to limit the country's revenues
from its export. For doing this the G7 member states seek to
establish a broad coalition and urge all countries that still seek
to import Russian oil and petroleum products to commit to doing so
only at prices at or below the price cap. Moscow warned it will
suspend supplies of oil and petroleum products to states that
decide to join this initiative.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Rome, May 29 (IANS) Seasoned veteran Olivier Giroud reaffirmed his crucial role as his decisive header guided AC Milan to a 1-0 victory over Juventus, securing a Champions League spot for the Rossoneri for the upcoming season.
This game was a head-to-head battle for the coveted Champions League place. Milan only required one point to lock in their position, while Juventus, grappling with a 10-point deduction, was desperate for a win to maintain their shot at a top-four finish, reports Xinhua.
The match's lone goal came in the 40th minute when Davide Calabria whipped in a cross from the right. Giroud rose above Federico Gatti, landing a towering header beyond the reach of an overstretched Wojciech Szczesny.
With one round remaining, AC Milan, along with Napoli, Lazio, and Inter Milan, will participate in the next season's Champions League. Roma, however, could still join them should they triumph over Sevilla in the forthcoming Europa League final.
In other matches, Napoli squandered a 2-0 lead and settled for a 2-2 draw with Bologna. Napoli's Victor Osimhen scored a brace, boosting his season tally to 25 goals, four more than the second-placed Lautaro Martinez.
Also on Sunday, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic's decisive goal propelled Lazio to a 3-2 victory over Cremonese. Lecce ensured safety with a 1-0 away win against Monza, while Hellas Verona and Empoli drew 1-1.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GoldQuest Mining Corp. (TSXV:GQC,“GoldQuest” or the“Company”) announces that the board of directors of the Company has authorized the grant of an aggregate of 5,000,000 incentive stock options (the“Options”) to directors, officers and employees of the Company, at an exercise price of $0.11 per common share.
The Options are exercisable for a five-year period from the date of grant and will vest as follows: 1⁄3 on the date of grant, 1⁄3 on the six month anniversary from the date of the grant and 1⁄3 on the one year anniversary from the date of the grant.
The Options are granted pursuant to the Company's amended and restated stock option plan, which was most recently approved by shareholders at the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders held on June 29, 2023, and remain subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
GoldQuest is a Canadian based mineral exploration and development company with projects in the Dominican Republic. GoldQuest is traded on the TSX-V under the symbol GQC. The Company is well funded to carry out exploration programs and to advance the development of its Romero gold/copper discovery, located in the Geological Tireo Formation of the Dominican Republic.
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The State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) hasearned $78.5 million from the Shah Deniz field (gas and condensate)since the beginning of the current year until April 1, Azernews reports.
According to information released by the State Oil Fund of theRepublic of Azerbaijan, revenues from the Shah Deniz field havedecreased by 8.2 times compared to the corresponding period of lastyear.
Additionally, revenues from the sale of condensate from the ShahDeniz field decreased by 8.1 times during the reporting period,amounting to $15.7 million.
SOFAZ is a sovereign wealth fund established by Azerbaijan tomanage and preserve the country's oil and gas revenues for futuregenerations. It was created in 1999 and operates as anextra-budgetary entity under the direct control of the President ofAzerbaijan.
The Shah Deniz field is one of the largest natural gas fields inAzerbaijan and is located offshore in the Caspian Sea. It is acritical asset in Azerbaijan's oil and gas sector, contributingsignificantly to the country's hydrocarbon production and exportrevenues.
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BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) – Louisiana Department of Health reports 29,019 new COVID-19 cases for the state over the weekend.
Louisiana COVID-19 Breakdown:
- 29,019 new COVID-19 cases bringing the overall total to 937,447
- 19 new COVID-19 deaths bringing the overall total to 15,073
- 1,794 COVID-19 patients are in the hospital
- 86 COVID-19 patients are on ventilators


(MENAFN) In response to recent complaints from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the European Union's (EU) delivery of artillery rounds, European Union Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, addressed the issue on Monday. Breton, speaking to France Info, emphasized that Ukraine should not expect the European Union to provide 1 million artillery rounds "for free" and criticized Zelensky for making "false" accusations against the bloc.
Zelensky had voiced concerns last week, alleging that the European Union would fall short of the target of supplying 520,000 artillery shells to Kiev by March. According to Zelensky, only 30 percent of the promised million shells had been delivered, prompting his criticism of the European Union's failure to fulfill its commitments.
In response to Zelensky's remarks, Commissioner Breton dismissed the accusations as "false," stating that the figures cited by the Ukrainian president did not align with reality. Breton clarified that the expectation from the European Union was never to "donate" all the promised artillery shells but to "provide" them, emphasizing that Ukraine was expected to contribute financially to at least a portion of the supplies.
Breton further explained that the European Union's plan for supplying artillery rounds to Ukraine encompassed three major avenues. The first avenue involved donations, with the European Union having already provided Ukraine with 300,000 rounds free of charge. By March, this figure was intended to increase to 550,000 rounds. The commissioner highlighted the distinction between providing and giving away for free, reiterating the European Union's expectation that Ukraine would contribute financially to the procurement of the remaining artillery rounds.
As accusations and concerns about the adequacy of the European Union's support to Ukraine in the face of the Russia-Ukraine conflict persist, Breton's clarification sheds light on the nuances of the commitment made by the European Union and emphasizes the financial responsibility that Ukraine is expected to shoulder in securing essential military supplies. The ongoing dialogue between Ukraine and the European Union on this matter underscores the complexities surrounding international assistance and the financial considerations involved in supporting nations facing geopolitical challenges.
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(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) The past few weeks have been filled with talks about the U.S. debt ceiling and what would happen if the government defaults on its debt. The
federal debt ceiling
places a hard limit on the amount of money the federal government is allowed to borrow to meet obligations such as national defense, tax refunds and Social Security payments.
Every few years, lawmakers have voted to raise the u.s. debt ceiling to prevent the country from defaulting on its debt, with the...
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Afghanistan – Covid, political change wreaks havoc on small…
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KABUL (Pajhwok): The Covid-19 pandemic and recent political changes have taken their toll on small businesses across the country, an official said on Wednesday.
The head of the Craftsmen and Traders Union, in an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, said the political change has left a negative impact on small businesses.
“Recently, small-scale production saw a 40% drop in business,” Noor said.
- Haq Umari said that the increase in rents and tariffs and the imposition of new taxes by the municipality have also hampered their activities.
Umari said the issues have been shared with relevant officials and the finance ministry has promised to cut taxes by 50%.
He called on government officials to support the private sector and small businesses by providing them with more incentives.
Hamid, a trader from Habibullah market in Kabul, said he had been running a yarn business for three years.
“We used to sell 60 to 100 kilograms of yarn per day, but currently we sell around 20 kilograms per day,” he said.
He added that they import Pakistani, Iranian and Turkish yarns which the craftswomen use to make different kinds of clothes.
Sakina Mohammadi, a Kabul resident, said she made different kinds of clothes with yarn. She has been associated with the company for three years.
“In the past, business was very good. We bought yarn to make different items. But due to economic problems, we could no longer buy yarn because the market is down and our products have few buyers.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) AP
A strong earthquake shook part of southwestern china today. It wasn't immediately clear if it caused damage or injuries.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Luding county in Sichuan province at 12:52 p.m., Xinhua news agency reported.
The 6.6 magnitude earthquake was centered at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Preliminary measurements by different agencies often differ slightly. Shallower quakes tend to cause more damage.
Sichuan, which sits on the edge of the Tibetan plateau where tectonic plates meet, is regularly hit by earthquakes. Two quakes in June killed at least four people.
china's deadliest earthquake in recent years was a 7.9 magnitude quake in 2008 that killed nearly 90,000 people in Sichuan. The temblor devastated towns, schools and rural communities outside the provincial capital of Chengdu, leading to a years-long effort to rebuild with more resistant materials.
The epicenter of the most recent quake is in a mountainous area about 200 kilometers (125 miles) southwest of Chengdu.
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CAIRO, Sept 19 (NNN-MENA) – Egyptian archaeologists unearthed ancient tools, once used in religious rituals at a temple site, in Kafr el-Sheikh province, north of the capital Cairo, said the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in a statement yesterday.
The discovered objects include part of a limestone pillar, in the form of goddess Hathor, a group of faience incense burners, a set of clay pots, a collection of statuettes, a purely golden Udjat eye and remains of golden scales.
“It is one of the important discoveries because it includes the tools that were actually used in performing the daily religious rituals for goddess Hathor,” said Mostafa Waziri, head of the ministry’s Supreme Council of Antiquities.
They also unearthed ivory reliefs, depicting daily life, including women carrying offerings, as well as plants, birds and animals, in addition to a large limestone lintel with hieroglyphic texts and part of a painting of a king, performing rituals in the temple, according to Ayman Ashmawy, head of Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the ministry.
Ashmawy added that, they found hieroglyphic inscriptions bearing names and titles of Ancient Egyptian kings dating back to over 2,500 years ago.
For his part, Hossam Ghoneim, director general of Kafr el-Sheikh antiquities and head of the archaeological mission, said that, a large limestone well and a mud brick bath were also discovered.– NNN-MENA
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 22. New rules for
dissolving political parties were proposed in Azerbaijan, trend reports on November
22 via the amended bill 'On political parties'.
According to the amendment, body (institution), determined by
the relevant executive authority, should submit a claim to a court
of appeal for the dissolution of a political party in case of
violation of the requirements of Article 4.3 of this bill (calls
for a violent change in the constitutional order, violent seizure
or retention of power, mass riots, terror propaganda of terrorism,
religious extremism, violence and cruelty; inciting racial,
religious or ethnic hatred).
The claim should be also submitted in the cases provided for in
Article 7.3.2 of this bill (if the number of members of a
registered political party is less than 4,500), Article 8.9 (in
case of failure to submit information to the body (institution)
established by the relevant executive authority, as well as in case
of detection of incomplete elimination of violations in the
information provided, specified in the notice).
The decision of the court of appeal on the dissolution of a
political party should be made in accordance with the Code of
Administrative Procedure of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the basis
of a claim by a body (structure) established by the relevant
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(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global) WASHINGTON, USA – The Secretariat for Strengthening Democracy of the Organization of American States (OAS) expresses its concern about the development of the candidacy registration process that is being carried out in Guatemala for the upcoming general elections on June 25.
As OAS Observation Missions deployed in previous elections warned, the mechanisms established for contesting and excluding candidacies generate uncertainty and tensions in the framework of the electoral process. On this specific topic, the OAS Mission in 2019 issued a series of technical recommendations to avoid a repetition of this situation. However, a few days after the end of the candidacy registration period, the OAS notes that hundreds of people have been excluded from the elections, some of them very high-profile and aspiring to the highest positions of popular election.
It is important that when analyzing the candidacies, the jurisprudence of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights is taken into account, which establishes that political rights can be restricted as long as these restrictions are provided for in the law in a formal and material sense, pursue a legitimate purpose and meet the requirements of suitability, necessity and proportionality. Those exclusions that do not meet these characteristics will be contrary to the Inter-American principles that govern participation in public affairs.
The OAS Secretariat for Strengthening Democracy remains committed to supporting the Guatemalan electoral process. Currently, a technical team from the Department for Electoral Cooperation and Observation is providing support to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal in terms of organization and use of technology. Likewise, it trained officials on disinformation.
At the request of the Guatemalan State, the OAS will send an Electoral Observation Mission that will be deployed throughout the national territory and will have specialists in different topics such as electoral organization and technology, financing, political participation of women, campaigns and freedom of expression, as well as electoral justice.
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(MENAFN) In a significant development following the Turkish presidential election, Sinan Ogan, who secured the third-place position, has officially declared his endorsement of incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming runoff vote on May 28. The unexpected announcement came after an undisclosed meeting between Ogan and Erdogan in Istanbul last Friday, where no public statements were initially released.
Expressing his support for Erdogan, Ogan stated in a recent statement, "On May 28, 2023, I am affirming that we will throw our weight behind the candidate of the People's Alliance, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the second round." The People's Alliance refers to the electoral coalition between Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and the far-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
Ogan justified his decision by asserting that it is in the best interest of the country and its citizens. One of the key factors he cited for endorsing Erdogan was the President's parliamentary majority, suggesting that this political advantage would enable Erdogan to effectively address the challenges and priorities of the nation.
This endorsement by Sinan Ogan holds considerable significance in the Turkish political landscape. As the third-place candidate, his support could potentially influence the outcome of the runoff vote between Erdogan and his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu. Ogan's decision to back Erdogan signifies a consolidation of political forces within the People's Alliance and may contribute to rallying additional support for the incumbent President.
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Turkey’s central government gross debt outstanding hits $211…
(MENAFN) According to official Turkish figures released on Thursday, the gross debt stock of the Turkish central government stood at 2.75 trillion Turkish liras ($211.5 billion) towards the end of last year.
Data from the Department of Treasury and Finance showed the figure jumped 51.6% from the end of last year. The gross stock of debt includes the unsettled debt of public sector bodies, the central bank, private companies, as well as households.
About 33.96% of the outstanding debt is attributed to the local Turkish lira, while the rest is in international currency.
He also mentioned that while 1.32 trillion Turkish liras ($101.5 billion) of the debt was local, about 1.42 trillion Turkish pounds ($109.7 billion) was international.
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The Australian bowlers decimated England's batting line-up on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba. England were bundled out for 147 before tea, with Pat Cummins taking a historic five-wicket haul. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood were also in action, sharing four wickets. Only 50.1 overs of play was possible on Day 1 as rain played spoilsport in the final session.
Day 1 How did Day 1 pan out?
Starc brought the Gabba crowd to their feet as he dismissed Rory Burns on the first delivery of the 2021/22 Ashes. England were soon reduced to 29/4 in just 13 overs. Although Jos Buttler and Ollie Pope resurrected the England innings, the Australian pacers kept them at bay. Cummins destroyed England's lower middle-order as the English innings folded on 147.
Starc Starc enters the record books
Australia were off to a dream start as left-arm seamer Starc struck on the very first delivery. He knocked over Burns, who came too far across the stumps. Starc became the first bowler to take a wicket off the first delivery of an Ashes series since Ernie McCormick (1936). The latter dismissed Stan Worthington at the Gabba to achieve this feat.
Twitter Post WATCH: Starc strikes first up Cummins Cummins takes his sixth Test five-wicket haul
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 8. Direct talks
between Baku and Yerevan are bringing the peace process to a higher
level, Ariel Cohen, PhD, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council
Eurasia Center and the Managing Director of Energy, Growth and
Security Program at the International Tax and Investment Center,
told Trend .
He was commenting on the agreement reached between Azerbaijan
and Armenia to exchange detained servicemen.
“These measures, negotiated directly between Baku and Yerevan,
are bringing the relationship to a new, higher, level, in
anticipation of a peace treaty that is still in the process of
being negotiated,” said Cohen.
He pointed out that mutual diplomatic support, including of Baku
hosting COP29 is unprecedented and particularly noteworthy.
“Goodwill is a downpayment for the future of peace and
cooperation. Respect for each others' sovereignty and territorial
integrity is the key. Peace in the South Caucasus will bring
development of transportation infrastructure, industry, trade, and
investment. Everyone in the long-suffering region will benefit from
that,” added Cohen.
Following the talks between the Presidential Administration of
the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Office of the Prime Minister of
the Republic of Armenia, an agreement has been reached on taking
tangible steps towards building confidence between two
Driven by the values of humanism and as a gesture of goodwill,
the Republic of Azerbaijan releases 32 Armenian military
In its turn, driven by the values of humanism and as a gesture
of goodwill, the Republic of Armenia releases 2 Azerbaijani
As a sign of good gesture, the Republic of Armenia supports the
bid of the Republic of Azerbaijan to host the 29th Session of the
Conference of Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change, by withdrawing its own candidacy. The Republic of
Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan do hope that the other
countries within the Eastern European Group will also support
Azerbaijan's bid to host. As a sign of good gesture, the Republic
of Azerbaijan supports the Armenian candidature for Eastern
European Group COP Bureau membership.
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Recalled England opener Haseeb Hameed scored a fighting century, but the Indians managed to restrict County Select XI to 220 all out on the second day of the three-day warm-up match.
Hameed scored a fine 112, but other batsmen failed to convert their starts as County Select XI conceded a 91-run first innings lead to Indians (311 all out).
Pacer Umesh Yadav (3/22 in 15 overs) was the most impressive Indian bowler on Wednesday. Mohammed Siraj (2/32 in 13 overs) also bowled very well.
Jasprit Bumrah (1/29), Shardul Thakur (1/31) and spinners Ravindra Jadeja (1/55) and Axar Patel (1/42) also warmed up for the England Test series with impressive spells.
Earlier, the Indians' innings, which resumed at 306/9, lasted only three overs as the visitors were all out for 311.
India’s five-match Test series against England will start on August 4.
Brief scores: Indians 311 all out in 93 overs (KL Rahul 101, R Jadeja 75, M Agarwal 28, C Miles 4/45, L James 2/32, L Patterson-White 2/80) vs County Select XI 220 all out in 82.3 overs (H Hameed 112, Liam Patterson-White 33; Umesh Yadav 3/22, Mohammed Siraj 2/32).
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Russia refuses ‘nuclear saber-rattling’ claims
(MENAFN) Moscow’s representative to the UN nonproliferation review conference announced on Tuesday that Russia’s policy for the use of nuclear arms is very obvious and the recent war in Ukraine does not achieve any of its standards.
Alexander Trofimov further declined some statements by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as “utterly unfounded” rumor, maybe proposed to increase “anti-Russian hysteria.”
“We would also like to strongly reject the utterly unfounded, detached from reality and unacceptable speculations that Russia allegedly threatens to use nuclear weapons, particularly in Ukraine,” Trofimov claimed on Tuesday, using the right of reply to talk over the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review meeting in New York.
Russia’s nuclear policy is “explicitly clear,” thinking about their use only in invasions involving arms of mass annihilation or a conventional attack threatening the country’s existence, Trofimov added. “Neither of these two hypothetical scenarios is relevant to the situation in Ukraine.”
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) South Korean tech giant Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy A series on Tuesday as "Galaxy A8" (2018) and "Galaxy A8+" (2018) that will be available in early January, with pricing and availability to vary by markets worldwide.
"Samsung's 'Infinity Display' finally trickles down to a mid-range handset after being exclusive to its flagship smartphones this year. These handsets also feature Samsung's first dual front camera with 'Live Focus'," tech website Sam Mobile reported.
Samsung "Galaxy A8" and "Galaxy A8+" also feature many flagship-like features.
Both the handsets have ditched the physical home button and the fingerprint sensor has been re-positioned at the rear below the camera module, the report added.
Other features include support for "Samsung Pay" -- a mobile payment and digital wallet service (with MST), IP68 water-proofing, dust resistance and fast-charging with USB Type-C.
The "Galaxy A8" will be available with 4GB RAM and 32GB or 64GB internal storage with a 3,000mAh battery.
The "Galaxy A8+" will come with 4GB or 6GB RAM and 32GB or 64GB storage options with a 3,500mAh battery.
The 6GB RAM variant of "A8+" could be exclusive to China and a few tother Asian market
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Simon Slama, Jewish man running for office for Tunisia's Islamist party
(MENAFN) Simon Slama and his family are the only Jews left in the Tunisian city of Monastir, once home to a thriving Jewish community. But instead of joining the exodus, he is running for office - as a candidate of Tunisia's Islamist party.
Slama's candidacy with the Ennahdha party in May municipal elections is causing a sensation in this overwhelmingly Muslim country.
Comrades in the Ennahdha party say that Slama is the suitable choice to represent Monastir - a symbolic town for Tunisians as it is the birthplace of Habib Bourguiba, the father of the country's independence.
"He comes from an ancient family. He has his roots in Monastir". and he knows the town's problems," says Chokri ben Janet, who heads the party's candidate list in the town.
"Ennahdha has changed its strategy - it is no longer a religious party, it is a civil party," he says.
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May 29th 2015
TRANSLINK LLC JOINS U.S. EPA SMARTWAY TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP.
Providence RI - Translink LLC today announced that it joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership an innovative collaboration between U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry which provides a framework to access the environmental and energy efficiency of goods movement supply chains.
Translink LLC will contribute to the Partnership's savings of 1.5 billion gallons of fuel $3.6 billion in fuel costs 14.7 MMT of carbon dioxide (CO2) 215000 tons of oxides of nitrogen (NO2) and 8000 tons of particulate matter. Carbon dioxide is the most common greenhouse gas and nitrogen oxide is an air pollutant that contributes to smog. By joining SmartWay Transport partnership Translink LLC demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility.
"Translink LLC takes its responsibility to the environment serious and we look to the future of our children as we join this partnership" said Carla Manni President of the woman owned Translink LLC.
Developed jointly in early 2003 by EPA and Charter Partners represented by industry stakeholders environmental groups American Trucking Associations and Business for Social Responsibility this innovative program was launched in 2004. Partners rely upon SmartWay tools and approaches to track and reduce emissions and fuel use from goods movement. The partnership currently has 2700 partners.
Translink LLC is a woman owned trucking company serving nationwide clients.
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(MENAFN) Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, has stated that Iran's active participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the BRICS group of nations demonstrates the failure of attempts to isolate Iran. In an interview with Press TV, Amir Abdollahian highlighted the significance of Iran's engagement with these regional and international organizations, emphasizing that it reflects the country's determination to resist isolation.
During his visit to Cape Town, South Africa, where he attended a foreign ministerial meeting of BRICS, Amir Abdollahian held talks with his counterparts from various countries, including Brazil, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. These discussions provided an opportunity for Iran to showcase its commitment to engagement and cooperation on a global scale.
BRICS, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a significant economic bloc of emerging nations. Iran, recognizing the potential benefits of joining this group, has expressed its interest in becoming a member. Amir Abdollahian's presence at the BRICS meeting and Iran's active pursuit of membership further highlight Iran's determination to assert its presence and play a role in shaping international affairs.
Amir Abdollahian emphasized that Iran's involvement in the SCO, the Eurasian Economic Union, and now in BRICS, sends a clear message that the global policy of isolating Iran has failed. He emphasized that countries and alliances act based on their own interests, and Iran's message is resolute: the Islamic Republic of Iran cannot be isolated or sidelined.
The Foreign Minister's remarks underscore Iran's ongoing efforts to forge partnerships and expand its international relationships. By actively participating in regional and global organizations, Iran seeks to demonstrate its importance, assert its position on the global stage, and pursue its national interests within the framework of mutually beneficial cooperation.
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(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Doha: The Ministry of Public Health announced on Wednesday that the competent authorities arrested 13 people who violated the requirements of the home quarantine, which they are legally accountable for, in accordance with the procedures of the health authorities in the country.
The Ministry said in a statement that the arrest of these people came in implementation of the precautionary measures in force in the country, approved by health authorities represented in the Ministry of Public Health to ensure the achievement of public safety, to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Ministry of Public Health added that the violators are currently being referred to prosecution, they are:
1- Jaber Abdul Hadi Ali Al Marri / Qatari citizen
2- Mohammed Salem Saif Al Athba Al Marri / Qatari citizen
3- Mohammed Salem Ali Jaber Al Yarboui/ Qatari citizen
4- Khalifa Hamad Hindi Mohammed Al Dossari / Qatari citizen
5- Ahmed Abdelrahman Youssef Ahmed Shams / Qatari citizen
6- Omran Mohammed Juma Al Omran Al Qubaisi / Qatari citizen
7- Hamad Omran Juma Al Omran Al Qubaisi / Qatari citizen
8- Saeed Mohammed Zayed Al Alam Al Khayarin / Qatari citizen
9- Fahad Mubarak Saeed Al Qadham Al Mansouri / Qatari citizen
10- Ali Mushabab Ali Abdullah Al Qahtani / Qatari citizen
11- Hamad Marhi Mohammed Amer Al Ghorab / Qatari citizen
12- Ghanem Husain Mohammed Al Tayyar Al Khayareen / Qatari citizen
13- Mohammed Saeed Haif Al Mazfari Al Hajri / Qatari citizen
The authorities concerned called on citizens and residents under home quarantine to fully commit to the Ministry of Public Health's condition, to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
The Ministry of Public Health's statement stressed that everyone who violates the condition is subject to the penalties stated in article no. 253 of criminal law no. 11 of 2014, law no. 17 of 1990 on protection from infectious diseases, and law no. 17 of 2002 on protecting society.
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Govt Should Remove Import Duty On Cotton Varieties Not Grown In India: SIMA
Coimbatore, Sept 23 (KNN)
The government should remove the import duty on cotton at least for varieties that are not grown in the country, S.K. Sundararaman, chairman of Southern India Mills' Association (SIMA) said.
Speaking to the media persons on Friday, the newly elected chairman said,“In the case of manmade fibre (MMF) and speciality fibres, it should permit import through advance authorisation scheme without insisting on quality control norms.”
“About 10,000 tonnes of speciality fibres are imported for re-export after value addition. We lose the export opportunities in these fibres because of the QCO norms,” added Durai Palanisamy, deputy chairman of the association.
“We are not against the QCO. But, we want ease of doing business,” Sundararaman said.
On the structural issues, he said that in Tamil Nadu, which is the largest textile manufacturer, there should be efforts for a level-playing field.
“The system to fix minimum wages for textile workers should be restructured and rationalised so that the industry is able to compete with those in other States,” he said.
At present, the cotton prices are currently at about Rs 60,000 a candy and farmers are expected to release the cotton stocks with them next month, when the new season starts.
Speaking about the upcoming initiatives of SIMA, Sundararaman said Southern India Mills' Association (SIMA) will focus on measures needed to ensure competitive availability of raw materials for the textile industry and structural reforms required.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) CHICAGO, Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oil-Dri Corporation of America (NYSE: ODC) today announced that it is notifying customers of plans to raise prices of its cat litter products during the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. These pricing actions will apply to branded and private label cat litter products sold within the United States and Canada.
Inflationary pressure has continued to affect many key cost inputs, including freight, packaging, materials, natural gas, and non-fuel manufacturing costs. Despite expense and operational optimization efforts, Oil-Dri must implement price increases in order to offset these elevated costs and maintain the high quality of its products and service levels.
Oil-Dri sales representatives will communicate specific details of the price increase to their customers directly.
Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for the pet care, animal health and nutrition, bleaching clay and fluids purification, agricultural ingredients, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri is vertically integrated which enables the Company to efficiently oversee every step of the process from research and development to supply chain to marketing and sales. With 80 years of experience, the Company continues to fulfill its mission to Create Value from Sorbent Minerals. To learn more about the Company, visit oildri.com .
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Buenos Aires, Former Argentina international full-back Cristian Villagra will take time off football to donate bone marrow to his brother Gonzalo, who his battling leukemia.
Villagra, who plays for Atletico Tucuman in Argentina's top division, said he didn't think twice about the operation after learning he was compatible with his 24-year-old sibling, reports Xinhua news agency.
"I am the only compatible family member," the 32-year-old told Argentine radio station El Deportivo 12.
"I've been doing research for three or four months. You never think you would go through one of these situations.
"I will try to help him as much as possible. As a donor it fills me with pride and makes me feel very good. It is difficult to ignore the issue of my brother's illness. It affects me being a close relative and it's not easy, everyone in the club knows that."
The operation is likely keep Villagra on the sidelines until early March.
The defender, capped once for Argentina's national team, said he was grateful for the backing of Atletico Tucuman, who showed their support on social media.
"We wish our player Cristian Villagra and his family strength in this difficult time," the club said on Twitter.
"His decision is an example to us all and shows his generosity. The whole team and its supporters are with you!"
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Globally Focused Hedge Funds Dominate HSBC Performance List
A decided trend is emerging in the HSBC Hedge . Hedge funds from around the world are decidedly outperforming their US counterparts. With the HFRI Fund Weighted Composite Index up 4.78% year to date and the BarclayHedge Hedge Fund Index up 5.76%, global competitors are posting double digit category performance. While category performance generally tells this story, the global tilt can most acutely be seen by looking at the top ten performers on the HSBC list – all of which have a global or emerging market focus.
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Russia: Finance ministry projects economy to expand 4 pct in 2021
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Aug. 4 Vedomosti newspaper said in a report, quoting officials that the Russian Ministry of Finance is expecting stable GDP expansion of over 4 percent this year, while increasing the prospect for inflation to over 5 percent.
A letter by the Russian Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko said as cited by the news: “the trajectory of recent months indicates even more optimistic recovery dynamics and a possible acceleration of economic growth rates above 4% per annum.”
The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) has already soared by 4.6 percent during the January-June period of this year, hitting the pre-coronavirus level in line with the October-December period of 2019. That figure indicated expansion of 8.5 percent in yearly terms – the speediest expansion the country’s economy has witnessed since 2012. Average year-on-year expansion in 2014-2019 was below 0.5 percent and dropped 3.1 percent last year.
Preciously in August, the Russian economy ministry set the GDP expansion prospects for this year at 3.8 percent and inflation at 5 percent. Still, the finance ministry notes that inflation may well surpass these expectations, supporting the Russian central bank, which recently expected the index to hit as much as 6.2 percent by the end of this year.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, June 13: Department of Encroachment Demolition at Capital Municipality embarked on campaign to inspect some warehouses in Shuwaikh Industrial Area and Rai and seized 3 tons 500 kilograms of expired food items, reports Al-Seyassah daily.
Head of Department Engineer Abdullah Jaber stated inspectors of Team 'B' confiscated and destroyed 300 kilograms of spoilt olive oil, 2500 kilograms of egg, and 700 kilograms of cheese. He said the officials issued 33 citations, of which 20 involved foodstuffs and 13 for billboards.
He urged consumers to buy foodstuffs from certified outlets and call the Municipality via 1844448 whenever they suspect foul play. He assured the officers are working around the clock to receive complaints and will promptly forward cases to concerned units for necessary action.
Meanwhile, the emergency team attached to Mubarak Al- Kabeer Municipality conducted an inspection campaign covering shops, restaurants and public property encroachments within the governorate. The campaign coincided with the one initiated by the Public Relations Department titled 'Your Health is Trust'. Head of the Emergency Team Nasser Al-Hajeri disclosed that three teams went to the factories in Subhan and seized 12 kilograms of expired chocolate.
They also issued citations for various violations such as expired billboard license and signposts mounted inside Qurain Markets without license. The officers removed 105 billboards and issued 11 warnings against encroachments on state property with five buildings violating electricity connection and specification certificate regulations, and nine complaints related to several activities.
Reports denied: Deputy Director- General of the Kuwait Municipality Khalaf Al-Mutairi has strongly denied social media reports that rotten foodstuffs were allowed to enter Kuwait, reports Al-Shahed daily. He affirmed the Imported Foodstuff Department is vigilant 24×7 and is doing its duty in the best interests of the citizens and residents to protect the national food security and health of every consumer. Al-Mutairi stressed the department always ensures all food items entering Kuwait via land, sea or air are safe and suitable for consumption.
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session 7 Riyadh
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The Cabinet approved promotions of the following government officials in the 15th and 14th ranks:
1- Promotion of Shabab bin Nasser bin Olayan Al-Subaie to the position of Director General of Legal Department (15th Rank) at the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.
2- Promotion of Yahya bin Siddiq bin Mohammad Khulani to the position of administrative consultant (15th Rank) at the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources.
3- Promotion of Ahmed bin Falah bin Abdullah Al-Falah to the position of Director General of Eastern Region Branch of Control and Investigation Board (15th Rank).
4- Promotion of Msaad bin Mohammad bin Hamad Al-Mazyad to the position of planning consultant (14th Rank) at the Ministry of Defense.
5- Promotion of Khalid bin Mohammad bin Abdulmohsen Al-Medlej to the position of Director General of Financial Affairs (14th Rank) at the Presidency of the General Staff.
The Cabinet was briefed on a number of general issues on its agenda, including annual reports of each of King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, and Saudi Food and Drug Authority for previous fiscal years. The Cabinet issued relevant instructions on the issues.
18:51 LOCAL TIME 15:51 GMT
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Chinese Ride Share Company Didi Global To Delist From NYSE
Didi Global (NYSE:DIDI) shares are up nearly 15% on news that the Chinese ride share and delivery company will delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and relist in Hong Kong.
The company's board of directors has authorized Didi Global to file for a delisting of its American depositary shares from the NYSE. It will pursue a listing in Hong Kong next year.
Chinese regulators had asked Didi Global's top executives to devise a plan to delist from U.S. stock exchanges because of concerns about leakage of sensitive data.
Didi stock's rallied to $8.90 U.S. in today's pre-market trading on news of the delisting, still well below the stock's 52-week high of $14 U.S. per share.
The Beijing-based company drew the ire of Chinese authorities when it proceeded with its New York stock offering this past summer, despite requests that it ensure the security of its data before the initial public offering (IPO).
Chinese regulators placed Didi Global under a cybersecurity review days after its U.S. market debut, removed its services from domestic app stores, and asked the company to work on plans for a withdrawal from the NYSE.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The United States takes very seriously the amassing of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border and is considering all possible options for responding to Russia's possible actions.
That's according to U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried who spoke at a telephone briefing on Friday, November 26, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
'[A]ll options are on the table and there's a toolkit that includes a whole range of options,' said Donfried.
According to the official, the American side treats with serious concern Russia's unusual military activity near Ukraine's borders. Read also: Biden
“concerned” over reports of Ukraine coup plot
In addition, Donfried noted that NATO must now decide on the next steps in response to Russia's moves. The State Department official recalled that the Alliance's foreign ministerial will take place in Riga next week to discuss joint assessments of the situation in the region.
At the same time, Donfried noted that the United States would continue to review and evaluate the United States' position in defense policies on NATO's eastern flank.
As Ukrinform reported, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken next week will travel to Europe, where he will take part in a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Riga, as well as in an OSCE ministerial. The meetings will focus on the escalation of military tensions in the wake of the Russian military buildup near the Ukrainian border.
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Donald Trump will appear in civil probe by New York attorney general
(MENAFN) In a tweet on his Truth Social account, former president Donald Trump claimed that he is going to be questioned under oath on Wednesday in connection with the ongoing civil probe by the New York attorney general into his business practices as a real estate developer.
Just days after FBI officials searched his Mar-a-Lago house in Florida as part of an unrelated federal investigation into whether he removed sensitive materials when he left the White House, Trump's appearance comes amid a flurry of legal action surrounding him.
Allegations that Donald Trump's corporations, the Trump Organization, overstated the value of key assets like golf courses and buildings and misled lenders and tax authorities are the subject of the New York civil probe, which is being overseen by Attorney General Letitia James.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump referred to his frequently repeated statements regarding James, a Black man, and the inquiry, “in New York City tonight. Seeing racist N.Y.S. Attorney General tomorrow, for a continuation of the greatest Witch Hunt in US history!”
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Online food delivery platform Swiggy on Thursday announced the appointment of Suparna Mitra as an independent director to its board.
Mitra, who is the CEO of Titan Company Limited's Watches and Wearables Division, brings over 30 years of experience in lifestyle and retail.
"I look forward to collaborating with the board members and management team of Swiggy; aimed at value-creation and values-based governance," Mitra said in a statement.
Mitra was appointed to the company's board about two months after the resignation of Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director (MD) of TAFE.
Srinivasan had served for only a year before stepping down due to increasing commitments to her other businesses.
"With her remarkable career and extensive experience in lifestyle and retail industries, along with her refreshing perspectives as a leader, we are confident that she will bring valuable insights and expertise to our board as our business enters its next era of growth," Sriharsha Majety, Group CEO of Swiggy said.
With an electrical engineering degree from Jadavpur University and an MBA from IIM Calcutta, Mitra has held key roles, including Global Marketing Head at Titan.
She now joins the company's distinguished list of independent directors that includes Anand Kripalu, MD & Global CEO at EPL Limited and Chairperson of the Swiggy board, Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman of Shailesh Haribhakti & Associates, and Sahil Barua, MD & CEO at Delhivery.
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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News) By John Lee.
Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani (pictured), visited the east baghdad oil field in Nahrawan and Suwayrah regions, expressing a commitment to increase crude oil production and invest in associated gas.
The field currently produces 30,000 barrels per day, with a peak production goal of 40,000 barrels per day under the 2018 contract with the Chinese company ZhenHua Oil .
In a statement, the Ministry of Oil said it aims to increase production to over 80,000 barrels per day, and dry gas to 50 million cubic meters.
The development of this field will provide crude oil and dry gas to power stations and the Dora refinery.
The field's oil reserves are over 39 billion barrels, and plans are underway to extend a pipeline to transport crude oil to the Zubaidiya power station.
EBS Petroleum Company Limited is the entity registered in the Republic of Iraq to conduct the petroleum operations on behalf of China ZhenHua Oil Co., Ltd.
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(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) Tocumen International Airport moved over 4.9 million passengers between January and August 2021, reports the administration
During the month of August of this year, there was a movement of 929,624 passengers, which represented 26,218 more travelers compared to July 2021.
"Until August 2021, the Tocumen International Airport recovered 51% of the air traffic it handled before the Covid-19 pandemic, compared to the results achieved in the same period of 2019," the statement detailed.
It is highlighted that the statistics indicate that the trend towards the recovery of operations and passenger traffic continues with sustained growth in the last six months after the relaxation of sanitary and migratory requirements in different countries of the American continent and Europe that connect in Panama.
“The August results reflect an increase in passenger confidence. Likewise, airlines are making an optimistic bet by resuming flights to their customary destinations, at the rate of an increase in vaccination processes against Covid-19 ”, highlighted Raffoul Arab, general manager of the Airport.
The airport administration also reported that the tourist destinations that experienced the highest demand in August are headed by: Cancun (Mexico), Miami / New York (United States), Bogotá / Medellín (Colombia), Lima (Peru), Guayaquil / Quito ( Ecuador), Sao Paulo (Brazil) and San José (Costa Rica).
It was also announced that Copa Airlines announced the restart of operations to Trinidad and Tobago and San Francisco (United States) during the months of September and October, respectively. In addition to new commercial flights to the Colombian city of Cúcuta on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from December 6, 2021.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian troops shelled 54 settlements in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions on May 19, killing 20 civilians.
That's according to the Facebook page of the Ukrainian Joint Forces, Ukrinform reports.
According to the post, Russian war criminals continue to destroy the infrastructure of Ukraine's region of Donbas.
According to available information, barbaric Russian air strikes and shelling in the past day completely destroyed or damaged 105 residential buildings and 15 other civilian objects, including a hospital, a dormitory, a sports center, a shopping mall, the buildings of a bank, a sanatorium, a regional education department, as well as a car company, storage facilities, a gas pipeline, and cars.
It is specified that apartment blocks in Sievierodonetsk, Lysychansk, Avdiivka and Bakhmut were significantly damaged.
In the Donetsk region, State Emergency Service units put out six fires caused by enemy shelling. In the Luhansk region, it was impossible to extinguish fires due to intensive shelling of settlements.
'According to the latest information, about 20 civilians were killed and at least 50 were injured by enemy shelling. Tentatively, the number of victims in Sievierodonetsk, Avdiivka, Lysychansk, Marinka, other towns and villages may be much higher. The information is being clarified,' the Ukrainian Joint Forces said.
Photo: Facebook page of the Ukrainian Joint Forces
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine expressed gratitude to the Security Service operatives for their daily work to protect national security and defend the country.
That's according to a greeting address Zelensky posted on telegram on the SBU professional holiday, March 25.
“The Security Service of Ukraine is fighting the enemy at the front – in the hottest spots; ensures cyber defense of Ukraine; stabilizes the situation in the de-occupied areas; makes sure that the enemy does not have servants in any part of Ukraine; helps us return Ukrainian men and women from Russian captivity,” the president wrote. Read also: sbu gathering evidence to“surely bring putin to the dock” - agency chief
“There is no such division of the Service that would not give our state the necessary gains. And I am grateful to all of you for this!” added Zelensky.
Memo: The SBU celebrates its professional holiday on March 25 each year. The holiday was established by Presidential Decree of March 22, 2001.
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(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) MIRANSHAH: The lack of education doubles the miseries of tribal people of Moski in North Waziristan as though they had enough sufferings.
The locals of turbulent region Moski village have reported that they do not only lack basic necessities but also basic education and young girls and boys are deprived of this right.
Not a single Middle or High school is available in this area, however, those primary schools that are available are no less than ghost schools as they are non-functional.
A ceremony was held by organization North Waziristan Welfare Association (NWWA) at a private school for awareness of importance of seeking Education where a large number of students, area representatives and local people showed up.
Local elders of NWWA Zakir Wazir, Jehanzeb Khan, Javed Iqbal Wazir, Jamshed Khan and principle of Governor Model School Alamzeb Khan shed light on the importance and benefits of Education.
"It is crucial for parents to understand that they are doing injustice with children by not providing them education as a nation cannot prosper without seeking education", said Alamzeb Khan.
Zakir Wazir maintained that it was a basic right of every child to seek education and those living in North Waziristan are deprived of this human right.
According to unofficial estimates, the literacy rate of FATA stands below 30 per cent.
Heavy losses have been suffered by locals who were displaced during the operation Zarb-e-Azab and had their lives disrupted for a long period of time as schools, hospitals and other buildings were destroyed.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) As part of the "Shahed Hunters” joint project by the Lviv Regional Military Administration and the Lviv IT Cluster, Ukraine's Air Command West have received the first five vehicles capable of destroying enemy drones.
That's according to the website of the Lviv Regional Military Administration, Ukrinform reports.
"We have launched a cool project called 'Shahed Hunters' to protect critical infrastructure facilities in Lviv region from attacks by Shahed drones and to ensure the region's uninterrupted operation in the face of the threat posed by such attacks. These vehicles will remain in Lviv region, they will reinforce the work of our air defense and become one of the additional elements. I am grateful to the Lviv IT Cluster, which has been a leader in helping and developing such important projects since the full-scale war began,” said Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration.
The project provides for the transfer of 10 vehicles equipped with searchlights, thermal imagers, lasers and everything necessary for combat operations to the air defense forces of the western region. Nearly UAH 30 million will be invested in this project.
"The main highlight of this project is the automated turrets that will be installed on the transferred vehicles. They will be able to detect enemy targets in the air, capture them, and destroy them in an automated mode, thereby increasing the efficiency of mobile fire groups," said Stepan Veselovskyi, CEO of Lviv IT Cluster.
More than 50 IT companies have joined "Hunters of Shaheds". The project is part of the initiative of the Lviv Regional Military Administration, which provides for the creation of special mobile brigades to protect the region's critical infrastructure from enemy UAV attacks. They will have at their disposal transport and appropriate equipment to respond quickly to the movement of enemy targets and strengthen air defense capabilities.
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Mysterious night sky lights reported by several in region
Becker County Sheriff Tim Gordon said that reports of mysterious lights appearing in the sky early this morning in Becker and Otter Tail counties were likely shooting stars.
Gordon said that the cold temperatures and clear sky made for the perfect conditions to see meteors entering the atmosphere.
He said that the sheriff's office received two calls from county residents about 10 miles apart.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly at a meeting in Kyiv discussed military support for Ukraine and the country's integration into NATO.
According to Ukrinform, the head of government said this in a post on telegram .
During the meeting, Shmyhal thanked the UK for its unwavering support, its leadership in creating a "coalition of fighter jets" and its willingness to train Ukrainian pilots.
According to him, the first groups of Ukrainian pilots have already left for training.
"On the battlefield, the Ukrainian Armed Forces is being reformatted to meet NATO standards. During the organization's summit, Ukraine should hear messages about our future in the alliance," Shmyhal said.
He called on Britain to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including those related to the export of dual-purpose goods, stressing that such measures would bleed Russia's military machine.
Video: Denys Shmyhal / Telegram
Among other things, Shmyhal noted Britain's participation in rapid reconstruction, particularly in the restoration of six bridges in the Kyiv region and the use of UKEF (UK Export Finance) tools.
He expressed hope for the rapid development of a compensation mechanism, stressing that Russia should pay for everything that was destroyed. He also thanked the UK for organizing a Ukraine recovery conference in London. Read also: “it is time” to talk about specifics of ukraine's nato membership - ambassador markarova
"We are waiting for practical results, first of all, attracting resources for reconstruction," he added.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier on Monday met with Cleverly in Kyiv to discuss preparations for the NATO summit, the implementation of the peace formula and the rebuilding of Ukraine.
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Doha: The State of Qatar recently participated in the 53rd Regional Meeting of Customs Managers in North Africa, Near East, and the Middle East, and the 41st Meeting of Customs Managers in the Arab Countries via video conference.
Qatar was represented by the Chairman of General Authority of Customs (GAC) H E Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal.
The regional meeting addressed many topics, most prominent of which were the report of building capacity in the participating countries and the report of the Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices (RILO). The efforts to include the Arabic language in the work of the World Customs Organization (WCO) have also been reviewed and the recommendations related to the project of regional electronic cargo tracking for shipments passing through the region.
During the regional meeting, participants also discussed terms of reference for appointing an Arabic-speaking technical attache in WCO and the developments of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee(SPSC), in addition to discussing the mechanisms of work to issue an electronic magazine on customs news of the region countries, and the proposal to establish a website for the customs of the countries of North Africa, Near, and the Middle East.
On the other hand, the 41st Meeting of Customs Managers in the Arab Countries discussed developments in the Arab Customs Union, presented the data and information to be exchanged electronically between member states, and updated translations and explanations of the Harmonized System for classifying goods.
The model of mutual recognition of the approved economic operator has also been presented, and developments in the Arab Customs Cooperation Agreement and the Agreement on the Regulation of Transit Transport among Arab countries have been discussed. It also reviewed the recommendations implemented in the previous meeting and the rest of the topics on the meeting's agenda.
The General Authority of Customs participates in the regional and Arab-based periodic meetings to enhance mutual cooperation and coordination between the countries of the region and the Arab countries in all customs fields, in line with the standards of WCO.
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Donnelly grows manufacturing footprint, capacity
Donnelly Custom Manufacturing, based in Alexandria, is expanding its manufacturing footprint to accommodate the addition of new, larger-tonnage injection molding presses as well as a new inventory and warehousing location.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, over 164,000 children have been relocated from the Donetsk region to safer regions.
Vadym Filashkin, the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, said this in an interview with Ukrinform.
“During the evacuation, authorities at all levels, along with volunteer groups and individuals, successfully evacuated over 1.3 million civilians, including 164,000 children and 42,000 people with disabilities,” said the regional governor.
According to Filashkin, there are currently over 70,000 civilians residing in frontline communities near the active hostilities line. Prior to the full-scale invasion, the population was over 560,000.
Additionally, Filashkin recalled that as of February 24, 2022, more than 1.9 million people lived in the Ukrainian-controlled Donetsk region, while the current population is nearly 523,600 people. Read also:
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evacuated from Donetsk region, three of them taken out of war zone
As reported by Ukrinform, the Donetsk region is under constant shelling by Russian troops. Almost every day the enemy kills and injures civilians, destroys residential and administrative buildings, energy and infrastructure facilities. The Donetsk region has the longest front line - about 300 kilometers.
In December 2023, the Russian forces intensified shelling of settlements in the Donetsk region, resulting in an extension of the mandatory evacuation of the population.
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(MENAFN) French DIY retailer Leroy Merlin announced on Friday that it would be exiting Russia, ending an 18-year presence in the country. The move comes after intense scrutiny following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. Unlike other western companies that quickly disengaged from Russia after the attack, Leroy Merlin resisted calls to leave, stating that it owed it to customers to keep them supplied and to local staff to keep them employed.
Russia is Leroy Merlin's biggest foreign market, with 113 stores and contributing around 20% to the company's overall revenues. However, the company's stance was met with criticism from Ukraine, which accused it of sponsoring Russia's war effort.
Leroy Merlin's parent company, Adeo, announced that it would transfer control of Leroy Merlin to local management in Russia, where it is among the biggest foreign employers. Adeo stated that the move "should preserve the jobs of the 45,000 employees and ensure that the company's activity remains at the service" of the population.
According to Adeo, the decision to exit Russia was made after several months of work initiated in compliance with international regulations. The transaction is subject to approval by Russian authorities. The move to exit Russia marks a significant shift for Leroy Merlin, which has been a major player in the Russian market for almost two decades.
The decision to exit Russia comes amid increasing tensions between Russia and the West, as well as economic sanctions imposed by the US and EU on Russia. The sanctions have had a significant impact on the Russian economy, causing many western companies to reconsider their presence in the country.
Leroy Merlin's decision to exit Russia demonstrates the challenges faced by foreign companies operating in politically sensitive markets. The move is likely to have significant implications for the Russian retail sector, particularly given Leroy Merlin's size and scale in the market. However, the company's decision to transfer control to local management may help to mitigate some of the negative impacts of its exit.
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Truck purchase also in the works
By Steve Schulz
Wadena Pioneer Journal
A major expansion of the Deer Creek Fire Hall is nearing completion, and the department is working on a pumper truck deal with a Pennsylvania department that would be a "steal," said the chief.
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