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Apple Named New Sponsor Of Super Bowl Half-Time Show
The National Football League (NFL) has announced that consumer electronic giant Apple
(AAPL) is the new sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show beginning in February 2023.
The Super Bowl is the most watched sporting event in the world, attracting more than 100
million viewers and featuring musicians such as Bruno Mars, Prince and U2.
This past February, more than 120 million viewers watched the Super Bowl Halftime Show that
showcased Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar.
The NFL said Apple plans to use the Super Bowl to showcase its music division. The company
is one of several bidding to become the next home of the NFL Sunday Ticket, a package that
lets people watch every Sunday football game.
While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, previous Super Bowl half-time sponsor
PepsiCo (PEP) paid $2 billion U.S. to sponsor the event from 2012 to 2022.
A 30-second advertisement at the upcoming Super Bowl is selling for $7 million U.S.
Super Bowl LVII is scheduled to be played on February 12, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona.
Apple's stock is down 16% this year and trading at $152.74 U.S. a share.
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As part of our Recipe for Change, we are committed to cultivating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve and fostering an inclusive culture that embraces differences.
In 2022, we launched our company-wide inclusion index and are leveraging the results to continue to foster a company culture where associates feel they can be themselves and share their individual perspectives. Additionally, we launched our newest associate resource group-diverseABILITY-which focuses on driving inclusion for people with diverse abilities, their caretakers, and allies.
Our commitment to our purpose and values continues to shape our approach to retaining and developing a highly skilled and ethical workforce that sets us apart and brings these values to life on a daily basis. At the end of 2022, we employed approximately 290,000 associates and are proud that a significant number of our associates celebrated milestone anniversaries with our company. More than 63,000 of these individuals commemorated at least 15 years of service, and more than 44,000 celebrated over 20 years of service.
Learn more about our Recipe for Change, goals, and progress in our 2023 ESG Report .
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Finance Minister Asad Umar announced that the government will simplify the income tax mechanism this year.
He said that the revenue service of the Federal Council gave priority to the introduction of an easy-to-use tax payment mechanism. The minister said this while talking to journalists.
He also told reporters that the Economic Coordination Committee was busy with the special economic zones under the China-Pakistan economic corridor.
Tax-Filing Procedure Make Easy in 2019 By Finance Minister Asad Umar.
Umar also revealed that the government is developing a cotton production strategy.
The finance minister also said that the fiscal scheme introduced by the mini-budget is the first phase. It will expand gradually throughout the country, he said.
He also added that the new tax system would increase tax collection, which would ultimately benefit the business community. “I did not make any changes to the tax system,” Umar said.
The minister promised that the government would reward the best taxpayers in the country. He pointed out that the economy could not prosper without controlling the fiscal deficit.
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(MENAFN - UkrinForm)The threat in the Sea of Azov caused by Russia's redeployment of forces from the Caspian Sea is unprecedented.
"There is a big threat in the Sea of Azov now. It is unprecedentedly big. The redeployment of ships from the Caspian Sea to the Sea of Azov is both a significant security threat and, in principle, a step towards taking control over this sea area. Therefore, all the tools available (both at bilateral levels and on international platforms) are leveraged," Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with Radio Liberty, Ukrinform reports.
Kuleba noted that legal and political instruments were being used. "Unfortunately, life shows that sometimes force can be stopped only by force. And that is why we also work, help the Ministry of Defense to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy," the minister stressed.
On April 22 the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation carried out "joint exercises" in the occupied Crimea, attended by minister Sergey Shoygu. He also announced the completion of military exercises in Russia's southern and western military districts and the withdrawal of Russian troops to permanent posts.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on April 23 that it had begun pulling troops involved in exercises in southern Russia and the occupied Crimea to permanent locations.
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Uttar Pradesh which is currently under lockdown reported 1,347 coronavirus cases and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours
Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the country, Maharashtra on Friday reported 7,862 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 2,38,461.
The Maharashtra health department said that 9,893 people have died due to the virus in the state.
Meanwhile, the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation said that lockdown will be extended till July 19 in Maharashtra's Kalkan area.
India's national capital reported 2,089 coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 1,09,140. There were 42 deaths reported due to the virus in the last 24 hours in Delhi with the death toll rising to 3,300. The health department reported that 84,694 patients have recovered from the virus in the capital.
Uttar Pradesh which is currently under lockdown reported 1,347 coronavirus cases and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of active cases to 11,024. The death toll in the state due to the virus has risen to 889.
In Karnataka, 2,313 coronavirus cases were reported along with 57 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 33418. The death toll due to the virus in the state has gone up to 543.
West Bengal on Friday reported 1,198 coronavirus cases along with 26 deaths in 24 hours with the number of cases rising to 27,109 including 880 deaths, the state health department informed.


(MENAFN) A Georgia zoo is recovering after a tornado damaged the park on Saturday night, forcing officials to close for the day on Sunday. Pine Mountain Animal Safari in Troup County posted on Facebook that they sustained damage and were working to keep their team and animals safe. The Troup County Sheriff's Office received a report from the zoo about an "unaccounted" tiger inside the park. Later on Sunday morning, the sheriff's office announced that both missing tigers had been captured and returned to a secure enclosure.
The zoo posted an update on Facebook, stating that the tornado had caused "extensive damage" to the park, but no animals or employees were injured. While several animal enclosures were breached, the zoo reassured residents that the tigers were safe. The zoo added that the two tigers had briefly escaped but were tranquilized and returned to their enclosure.
The South has been hit with severe weather this weekend, with a deadly tornado claiming at least 26 lives in Mississippi and Alabama. In Georgia, a tornado warning was issued for parts of Southern Georgia, including Troup County, and the sheriff's office received reports of trees and power lines down. The sheriff's office advised residents to avoid traveling if possible and warned that Verizon cell service was interrupted.
While the incident at Pine Mountain Animal Safari may seem minor in comparison to the devastation caused by the tornadoes in other parts of the South, it highlights the importance of disaster preparedness and the need to ensure the safety of both humans and animals in the event of severe weather. The zoo's quick response in accounting for the missing tigers and reassuring the public of their safety is commendable and serves as a reminder of the importance of effective communication during emergencies.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Matilda Bogner, Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU), called on the representatives of the so-called 'LPR/DPR' to provide access to the places of detention of Ukrainian prisoners of war but has received no answer so far.
'Two days ago, I spoke with representatives of the armed groups of the Russian Federation in Donetsk and Luhansk, asking to gain access [to the places of detention of Ukrainian prisoners of war]. They said they would consider my request, but we haven't got the access yet,' Bogner said at a press conference at the Media Center Ukraine-Ukrinform.
Moreover, the Mission's monitors also do not have access to prisoners of war held in the Russian Federation.
'It was difficult for us to conduct a dialogue with the Russian Federation on this issue. We will continue to try to gain access,' Bogner said.
As reported, at the presentation of the new UN Human Rights report on Wednesday, June 29, Bogner stated that the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission did not have specific information about the fate of the Azovstal defenders. The Russian side did not let the Mission's monitors visit any place of internment of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
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(MENAFN) Jeddah Islamic Port experienced a significant boost in container throughput during the month of April, with a remarkable 25.07 percent increase, according to an official statement released by the General Authority for Ports, also known as Mawani. The port handled a total of 465,438 containers, a substantial rise from the 372,064 containers recorded in April 2022. This surge in container traffic can be attributed to the enhanced operational capabilities and infrastructure improvements implemented by Mawani at the port.
Mawani's continuous efforts to enhance the infrastructure and operational efficiency of Saudi ports have been instrumental in ensuring the reliability of the supply chain and facilitating smooth import, export, and maritime trade operations. These efforts align with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to position Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub connecting three continents, in line with the ambitious Saudi Vision 2030.
The statement further revealed that transshipment volumes at Jeddah Islamic Port witnessed a notable increase of 21.83 percent, reaching 261,543 containers compared to 214,686 containers in the same period last year. Additionally, the total cargo handled at the port in April 2023 amounted to 5.21 million tons, reflecting a substantial 19.33 percent growth compared to the 4.4 million tons handled in April of the previous year.
Breaking down the cargo categories, the port handled an estimated 128,714 tons of general cargo, 305,038 tons of solid bulk cargo, and 34,109 tons of liquid bulk cargo during the month of April. This demonstrates the diverse nature of goods being transported through the port.
In addition to the increased container and cargo volumes, the maritime traffic at Jeddah Islamic Port also witnessed a notable surge of 13.29 percent in April. The number of ships calling at the port reached 324 vessels, a significant increase compared to the 286 vessels recorded in the same month of the previous year.
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Doha: Loyola International School (LIS) in association with North Indian Association-Doha (NIA-Doha) has organised Hindi Pakhwara (an inter-school Hindi debate competition), under the aegis of the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) Qatar.
The topic of the debate was 'India will be a progressive and a developed country by 2047 – a reality or a myth'. The competition aimed to give students a creative platform to express their points of view and build their capacities to engage in retrospective issues. More than 35 students from nine different Indian schools across Qatar participated in the debate.
The programme began with welcoming the Chief Guest, Rajneesh Sashtri, and other guests of honour namely, Milan Arun, Minu Parasar and Avneesh Agarwal, who functioned as judges of the debate.
This was followed by an inaugural prayer in Arabic and the lighting of the lamp ceremony. There was a brief cultural programme which comprised of a beautiful dance and group song by the students of LIS.
The principal of LIS, Promod Kumar Ranwaka addressed the gathering emphasised that a debating event not merely assesses the speakers but also provides an opportunity for learning and developing one's capacities.
Four speakers participated from each school and spoke either for or against the motion. There were interesting point of views substantiated with relevant statistics, presented by many of the speakers.
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(MENAFN) The Russian Foreign Ministry, represented by spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, has rebuffed claims made by The Washington Post regarding a purported warning from the United States about an imminent terrorist threat targeting the Crocus City concert hall in Moscow. Zakharova categorically dismissed the report as "completely false," challenging the credibility of the alleged alert purportedly received by Russian authorities.
The controversy arose following the tragic terrorist attack on March 22 at the Crocus City concert hall, which resulted in the loss of at least 144 lives, including six children, and left over 500 individuals injured. The attack, characterized as the deadliest on Russian soil in decades, prompted speculation about possible forewarnings that could have potentially prevented or mitigated the tragedy.
The Washington Post, citing unnamed United States officials, reported that Russian authorities had been alerted about a potential threat to the concert hall with a "high degree of specificity" approximately two weeks prior to the attack. This information was said to have been conveyed through a warning issued by the United States Embassy in Moscow to American citizens, advising them to avoid public gatherings, including concerts, for a period of 48 hours due to heightened security concerns.
In response to these allegations, Zakharova denounced the report during a press briefing, asserting that Russia has become accustomed to what she described as "American misinformation." She also pointed to the Western media's history of retracting assertions, highlighting the need for factual evidence from the United States side to substantiate the claims made by The Washington Post.
Zakharova's remarks underscore the ongoing tensions between Russia and the United States, as well as the broader challenges of navigating information warfare and disinformation campaigns in the contemporary media landscape. As the investigation into the terrorist attack continues, the conflicting narratives surrounding pre-attack warnings highlight the complexities of international cooperation and intelligence sharing in combating terrorism.
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(MENAFN) According to a provincial official, Ardebil province in northwest Iran is set to revive 40 idle production units by the end of the current Iranian calendar year, which concludes on March 20, 2024. Ramin Sadeqi, the head of the province's Industry, Mining and Trade Department, also announced plans to add 200 new units to the province's production and industrial sector this year.
During the previous Iranian calendar year 1401, 43 idle production units were successfully revived in Ardebil province, as stated by Sadeqi. These revitalized units played a vital role in creating employment opportunities for approximately 750 individuals. Sadeqi emphasized the significance of removing production barriers and fostering sustainable employment, as they serve as key factors in ensuring economic development.
With a focus on promoting a production boom and job creation, the Industry, Mining and Trade Department of Ardebil province is actively addressing existing problems and legal obstacles. Through collaboration with various executive bodies, the department aims to eliminate these obstacles and create a conducive environment for business growth. The provincial official highlighted the government's prioritization of production expansion and job creation, which has further motivated the department to tackle these challenges.
Sadeqi revealed that Ardebil province currently houses 1,056 production units, with 91 percent of them actively operating while the remaining nine percent remain stagnant. To drive economic growth, the province recognizes the importance of revitalizing idle units, promoting entrepreneurship, and attracting new investments. By providing support and resources to both existing and new production units, Ardebil province seeks to strengthen its industrial sector, stimulate job opportunities, and contribute to the overall economic prosperity of the region.
Through its proactive measures, Ardebil province aims to leverage its potential, foster sustainable growth, and create a favorable business climate. The revival of idle production units and the addition of new units signify the province's commitment to economic development and the improvement of livelihoods for its residents. By enhancing collaboration between public and private sectors and addressing existing challenges, Ardebil province is poised to make significant strides in its industrial and economic landscape, paving the way for a prosperous future.
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With its exceptional dining options, Amari Dhaka is the perfect destination for those who want to celebrate Ramadan with loved ones in a luxurious and convenient setting.
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(MENAFN) For the 11th consecutive week, opponents of the Israeli government's plans for judicial overhaul have held demonstrations across several Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, on Saturday. The protests were joined by Arab-Israelis and members of the Bedouin community, marking their first appearance in the ongoing demonstrations against the judicial reform plans.
The protests have been ongoing for more than two months, with thousands of Israelis taking to the streets to voice their opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans for judicial overhaul. The opposition sees it as an attempt to reduce the powers of the judicial authority in favor of the executive authority.
Justice Minister Yariv Levin proposed the reform, which, if enacted, would be the most radical change ever in the system of government in Israel. The planned change would severely limit the power of the Supreme Court of Justice, give the government the power to choose judges, and end the appointment of legal advisers to ministries by the attorney general.
Despite facing corruption charges, Netanyahu insists that his judicial plan would enhance democracy and restore balance between the legislative, executive, and judicial powers. However, the opposition views the plan as an attempt by Netanyahu to consolidate his power and avoid accountability.
On Saturday, protesters blocked several main roads in Tel Aviv, and Israeli police used water cannons to disperse protesters who blocked roads in northern Israel. The demonstrations have been marked by a strong police presence, with several protesters arrested and charged with various offenses.
On Thursday, Netanyahu rejected a proposal by President Isaac Herzog to solve the crisis, indicating that the government is unlikely to back down from its plans for judicial reform. The ongoing protests show no signs of slowing down, and it remains to be seen how the Israeli government will respond to the growing opposition to its proposed reforms.
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EU officials reach preliminary agreement on groundbreaking AI regulation
(MENAFN) EU officials have reached a preliminary agreement on the globe's inaugural comprehensive laws targeting the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). These proposed regulations, collectively termed the AI Act, are slated for a vote in the European Parliament in early the following year.
The legislation is not anticipated to be enforceable until at least 2025.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, conveyed optimism regarding the AI Act's influence on technological advancement. She underscored its potential to foster the development of technology that upholds people's safety and rights.
"The AI Act is a global first. A unique legal framework for the development of AI you can trust. And for the safety and fundamental rights of people and businesses. A commitment we took in our political guidelines - and we delivered. I welcome today's political agreement," she stated in a post on social media.
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton also described the deal as "historic," stressing that it creates "clear rules for the use of AI."
"The EU becomes the very first continent to set clear rules for the use of AI," he declared on X social media platform. "The AI Act is much more than a rule book — it’s a launch pad for EU start-ups and researchers to lead the global AI race."
Included in the new regulations are restrictions on the utilization of biometric identification systems by law enforcement.
The legislation additionally prohibits "social scoring," a practice that involves evaluating individuals based on specific metrics. It also bans AI systems specifically designed to "manipulate human behavior to circumvent their free will."
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(MENAFN) Democratic lawmaker Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the United States on Sunday for using its veto power to reject a UN Security Council resolution that sought an urgent humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, describing the decision as "shameful."
“The Biden Admin can no longer reconcile their professed concern for Palestinians and human rights while also single-handedly vetoing the UN’s call for cease-fire and sidestepping the entire US Congress to unconditionally back the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza,” Cortez stated in a post on social media.
On Friday, the United States exercised its veto power to block a UN Security Council draft resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, where ongoing bloodshed has been taking place.
The resolution, supported by nearly 100 UN member states, received backing from 13 Security Council members. The UK, also possessing veto power as a permanent council member, chose to abstain.
Despite the international call for a truce, Tel Aviv continued its offensive in Gaza after the US intervention, approving additional munitions for Israel.
The military actions, consisting of air and ground attacks, were initiated by Israel in response to a cross-border attack by the Palestinian group Hamas on October 7.
Following a weeklong humanitarian pause, Israel resumed its military offensive on December 1.
The toll on the Gaza Strip has been severe, with nearly 18,000 Palestinians, predominantly children and women, killed, and over 49,200 others injured in Israeli attacks since October 7.
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Fitch Ratings suggests tighter regulations for large US banks following recent failures
(MENAFN) Fitch Ratings, a credit rating agency, said in a statement on Thursday that the recent turmoil in the US banking industry may lead to tighter regulations for large banks in the nation. The agency noted that the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank have raised concerns regarding the prudential regulatory regime. It highlighted the importance of interest rate-risk management practices during an era of rising policy rates.
Fitch Ratings stated that US regulators may consider tightening the regulatory regime for large regional US banks with more than USD100 billion in assets. The aim would be to align regulatory requirements more closely with European and Asia-Pacific frameworks. This would help to strengthen the banking sector and mitigate the risk of future failures.
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, in addition to financial difficulties surrounding Silvergate Bank and First Republic Bank, in recent weeks has caused turmoil in the banking sector of the world's biggest economy. These failures have highlighted the need for stricter regulations and oversight of the banking industry.
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, in particular, has raised concerns about the prudential regulatory regime in the US. Both banks were relatively small in size compared to the largest banks in the country. However, their failure has highlighted the importance of interest rate-risk management practices, especially during an era of rising policy rates.
Fitch Ratings' statement suggests that tighter regulations may be necessary to prevent further failures in the banking sector. The agency's call for aligning regulatory requirements more closely with European and Asia-Pacific frameworks indicates a need for greater international coordination in regulating the banking industry. Such coordination could help to strengthen the global banking sector and prevent future financial crises.
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- Faisali play their final match of Group B Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League matches when they host UAE's Sharjah at
Amman International Stadium on Monday.
The Jordanian team has been eliminated from the competition, but are seeking to score a morale boosting win that will alter the team lackluster appearance in the leading Asian clubs competition.
Faisali lost the chance to advance further in their first participation in the event's round robin group stages after they lost to
Sharjah and to Nasaf Qarshi 1-0 before a crushing 6-0 defeat to Qatar's Sadd ended up in, yet, another change in coaching staff. As second leg matches resumed, coach Ahmad Hayel took on the task as they hosted Sadd beating them 2-0 before losing to Nasaf Qarshi 3-1.
Faisali are now fourth in the group and aim for a win to move to third and be eligible for the $50,000 prize money. Only the top team from each group will advance to Round 2 alongside the top 3 second placed teams.
Hayel's side will next have to stabilise the team's performance and lineup to be able to fight for advanced standings in local competitions.
On the other hand, Wihdat are gearing up to their last match of the second tier Asian competition - the AFC Cup - when they play Kuwait SC on December 11.
The Jordanian team also had to amend breaches in lineup and strategy after inconsistent results which saw them lose to Kuwait SC 2-1, beating Aleppo's Ittihad 2-0 and Iraq's Kahraba'a 3-1 in the first leg in Group B. In the return leg, they lost to Iraq's Kahraba'a3-1 and beat Aleppo's Ittihad 2-0 in their last match to take second spot in the group ahead of their last match.
They will need to win their match to secure qualification as only the group leaders and the best runner-up among 3 West Asia groups will advance as well.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Total won't give up on its deal to develop Iran's gas industry so easily.
Even as US President Donald Trump threatens to impose more sanctions on Iran and to pull out of a multilateral pact that made it easier to do business there, the French oil major plans to seek legal advice before deciding what to do, chief executive officer Patrick Pouyanne said.
'We are waiting to see what the US Congress will decide, what would be a new framework of sanctions, he said on Thursday during a talk at the Chatham House think tank in London. 'If we cannot legally pursue, we will have to stop, but we will not give up like that.
Total signed a deal to develop phase 11 of Iran's giant South Pars field in July, pledging $1bn of investments. Trump last month declared a hardened stance toward Iran as he refused to certify that Iran is in compliance with the multinational accord to curb its nuclear programme, though he stopped short of repudiating the pact.
Majors like Total are already meant to respect some US sanctions on Iran which include a ban on the use of dollars in business transactions. Total has been able to circumvent this ban by using its own equity rather than project finance, Pouyanne said.
Pouyanne said Total weighed the risks of going back to Iran and believes it will benefit from being first after sanctions were eased in January last year.
'It was a win-win decision, Pouyanne said. 'When you are the first, you have a chance to innovate and 'have the best contract, he said.
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Abu Dhabi hikes water charges on over consumption
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company which sells water and electricity has introduced a conservation-oriented tariff to discourage the waste of water. The distribution company has increased the water tariff for expatriates by 6.5 per cent to Dh10.55 from Dh9.90 per cubic metre or 1000 litres for all consumption beyond the threshold of 5 cubic metres or 5000 litres per day for villas. The consumption threshold for apartment is 700 litres per day. There is no increase in tariff for the consumers who consume water up to 5 cubic metres or 5000 litres The tariff for the government entities has also been increased to Dh10.55 per cubic metres charging them the full cost of producing water. There is no change in the electricity tariff. We would like to highlight that the main objective of these changes is to encourage our valued customers to reconsider their consumption behaviour and contribute for the environment protection efforts for the benefit of the posterity the distribution company said. In July 2015 the UAE in a bold policy initiative gradually withdrew subsidies on petroleum products. KSA Oman Kuwait followed the UAE footsteps. Hamad Al Awadhi member of the board of directors of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomed the new tariff which would discourage over-consumption. Once 4400 mw cheap-energy generated from the renewable source of nuclear in coming year Al Awadhi expected the government would fix the tariff on the lines of petroleum products which will go down substantially. Alp Eke a senior economist at national Bank of Abu Dhabi said in 2014 according to IMF data energy subsidies in UAE constituted almost six per cent of GDP or around $23 billion. But with recent pressures on the budget energy subsidies are being gradually removed. Benefits of the subsidies will be felt in the long run UAE economy will save only modestly but the benefit will add up in the future years the economist said. That policy has resulted in bringing down the prices from a subsidized level significantly said Al Awadhi. ADDCs water and power customers are 412540 in its three regions: Eastern Region -Mussaffah and Baniyas Western Region-Liwa Silla and Abu Dhabi Island.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LP Building Solutions ('LP') (NYSE: LPX ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend to common stockholders of $0.22 per share. The dividend will be payable September 1, 2022, to stockholders of record as of August 18, 2022.
About LP Building Solutions As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions,NYSE: LPX ) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. LP's extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as Siding Solutions (LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding, LP BuilderSeries® Lap Siding, and LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®), LP Structural Solutions (LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, and LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing, LP NovaCore™ Thermal Insulated Sheathing, and more), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, and oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading customer service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes while our shareholders build lasting value. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 22 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com .
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Delhi Police arrested the 20-year-old Sahil, who stabbed his 16-year-old girlfriend to death in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area on Sunday evening, from Bulandshahr (UP), an official said on Monday.
The accused Sahil, who stabbed Sakshi, a resident of JJ Colony in Shahbad Dairy area, more than 20 times and also hit with a boulder, works as a Fridge-AC repairing mechanic, said a senior police official.
A video of the incident is also doing the rounds on social media. In the video, Sahil, who is wearing a blue t-shirt, can be seen stabbing the girl. Around seven to eight bystanders are present, standing and observing as he stabs her.
A man wearing a dark red-coloured shirt attempts to intervene, but Sahil pushes him away. In the video, Sahil continues to stab the girl while also issuing threats to the bystanders, causing them to disperse.
After stabbing her, Sahil proceeds to kick the girl multiple times and then strikes her with a boulder five times. He then briefly leaves the scene but returns shortly after. He strikes the girl with the boulder once again, kicks her multiple times, and then finally departs, as per the video.
The police official said that the victim was in a relationship with Sahil but they recently had an argument.
"The deceased was on her way to attend the birthday of her friend's son when Sahil intercepted her and brutally killed her. A case under section 302 (murder) of the IPC has been registered on the complaint of the victim's father," the official added.
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Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) ICICI Bank has sold 2 per cent stake in ICICI Securities for around Rs 310 crore through open market sale in a step towards meeting the minimum public shareholding norms.
The bank sold 64.42 lakh equity shares of face value of Rs 5 each, it said in a regulatory filing. The bank’s shareholding in the company stands at 77.22 per cent post this divestment.
“ICICI Bank, the promoter of the company, has today divested 6,442,000 equity shares of face value of Rs 5 each of the company, representing 2.00 per cent of the equity share capital of the company at June 30, 2020, on the stock exchange for an approximate total consideration of Rs 3.10 billion, through an open market sale,” it said.
On Wednesday, the Board of Directors of the bank approved the share sale in ICICI Securities towards compliance with the requirement of minimum public float.
As per SEBI norms, after the listing of a company, promoters need to bring down their shareholding to 75 per cent within a stipulated period to meet the minimum public shareholding requirement of 25 per cent.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Yesterday, December 8, and on the morning of December 9, the enemy struck four communities of Sumy region.
'Yesterday, December 8, the Russian-occupation forces continued shelling the border areas of Sumy region. The enemy opened fire from mortars and grenade launchers. Myropil, Shalyhine, Hlukhiv, and Khotin communities came under enemy fire,' the press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine informs .
This morning, the enemy shelled Myropil community with 120mm mortars fired from the Russian settlement of Gornal. About 15 explosions rang out. The enemy later fired a dozen more 120mm shells on Khotin community from the Russian settlement of Elizavetovka.
Shalyhine territorial community came under 120mm mortar and grenade launcher fire thrice – 30 explosions were recorded. The Russians opened fire from the area of Kozine and Staraya Nikolayevka Russian settlements.
The enemy also fired grenade launchers at the territory of Hlukhiv community from Russia's settlement of Gorodishche – five explosions were recorded.
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The number of victims of domestic violence seeking assistance grew last year, state and local officials say.
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TOKYO, Mac 3 (NNN-NHK) – Japan's lower house of parliament, yesterday approved a 112.57- trillion-yen (750-billion-U.S. dollar) budget, for fiscal 2024, with record allocations made for social security costs and controversial defence spending.
The budget, although smaller than the record 114, allocated for the current fiscal year to Mac, is still the second-largest, underscoring the urgency for debt-ridden Japan to rein in spending and restore its fiscal health.
Running contrary to Japan's constitutionally-bound pacifist stance, a record defence spending of 7.95 trillion yen was proposed in the draft budget, as part of the government's plans to bolster its defensive capabilities, with its broader five-year plan continuing to draw staunch criticism from the public, opposition parties and scholars.
Due to Japan's declining birth rate and rapidly aging population, social security costs included in the draft budget for the fiscal period from Apr, 2024 to Mac, 2025, ballooned to a record 37.72 trillion yen, the largest amount ever, according to the plan, which also stressed subsidies for companies to raise salaries amid inflation.
To deal with the aftermath of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, which devastated central Japan on New Year's Day this year, the government doubled the amount of emergency funds to one trillion yen, by revising the budget it endorsed in Dec.
The lower house, controlled by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and its coalition partner, Komeito, cleared the bill after deliberations at the Budget Committee, in which the opposition grilled the premier over the party's ongoing political funds scandal, according to local media reports.
The budget proposal has been sent to the House of Councillors, and the ruling and opposition parties have agreed to start deliberation from tomorrow.
Enactment of the budget is now certain, local media reported, as the ruling bloc also dominates the upper house, and the Constitution mandates that a budget is enacted 30 days after approval by the lower house, in the event of unresolved differences between the two chambers. (1 U.S. dollar equals 150.10 Japanese yen)– NNN-NHK
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Qatari athletes continued to shine in track and field events at the at the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games yesterday, adding one more gold medal and two silver medals to their account.
Hamdi Ali topped the field in the men's high jump and secured Qatar's third gold at the Konya 2021 Games in Turkiye, yesterday.
Qatars'Ahmed Major in action during the men's javelin throw final at the Konya Metropolitan Stadium in Konya, Turkiye, yesterday. RIGHT: Abdulrahman Hassan (right) in action during the men's 1,500m final.
Javelin thrower Ahmed Majour clinched a silver before Abdulrahman Hassan finished second in the men's 1,500m final at the at the Konya Metropolitan Stadium to win Team Qatar's nineth medal at the Games. Abu Bakr Abdullah (800m gold), Bassem Hemeida (400m hurdles gold), Moaaz Ibrahim (men's discus throw - silver), Rashid Al Athba (men's trap shooting - silver), Musab Ali (3000m steeplechase bronze) and Maram Al Fatnasy (women's taekwondo - 67kg class bronze) have also won medals for Qatar.
Qatar's Hamdi Ali celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's high jump final during the Islamic Solidarity Games at the Konya Metropolitan Stadium in Konya, Turkiye, yesterday.
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Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been recognised as the“Best Bank in Service in Qatar” in Euromoney's Trade Finance Survey 2024.
The ranking represents the views of thousands of customers on their preference for banking customer service in Qatar, affirming QNB's position as a pioneer in service standards.
Service dimensions evaluated include product and service quality, added value, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Commenting on the accomplishment, Senior Executive Vice President - Group Corporate and Institutional Banking, Khalid Ahmed Al Sada said:“This recognition reflects our customers trust in our services as we continue to digitize our products, services and processes used in every client transaction.
Our excellence in digital services and solutions, has significantly contributed to increasing customer satisfaction with our service and enriching their banking experience.”
QNB Group currently ranked as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa.
Through its subsidiaries and associate companies, the Group extends to more than 28 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is 30,000 operating through 900 locations, with an ATM network of more than 4,800 machines.
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HE the Secretary-General of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), Sultan bin Hassan al-Jamali, met separately in the Turkish capital, Ankara, with the President of the Council of State (Turkey's highest administrative court) Zeki Yigit, the Chief Ombudsman of Turkey Seref Malkoc, and the Deputy Director of the Presidential Communications of the Republic of Turkey Cagatay Ozdemir, HE President of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (Parliament) Hakan Cavusoglu, and HE President of Human Rights and Equality Institution of Turkey Prof.
Muharrem Kilic.During the meetings, which came on the sidelines of Al-Jamali's visit to Turkey, they discussed ways to develop training tools and enhance the utilisation of competencies, expertise, best practices and experiences, and identify priorities for co-operation with regard to each party's benefit from the programmes and activities organised by the other party and framed in memorandums of understanding that support joint action.
Al-Jamali also stressed the need to strengthen co-operation with the Ombudsman's office, to spread the culture of human rights among union members, as well as the definition of the rights and role of the Ombudsman's office.
He provided a brief overview of the committee and its tasks, and the laws that supported its issuance in the country, indicating that the committee receives grievances and complaints and works with the authorities to resolve them.
It also conducts visits to places of detention, as well as submitting recommendations to the government.
He reviewed the efforts of the committee in establishing offices for the communities, at its headquarters in Doha, and the great importance of this in building bridges of communication with the various nationalities in Qatar and contributing to the development of relations between them, and the representation of the communities.
His Excellency also praised the role of the committee in studying national legislation and making recommendations to ensure its compatibility with international standards, and implementing programs to raise awareness of the culture of human rights, especially for workers in the law enforcement sector.
Al-Jamali touched on the most important national legislation recommended by the National Human Rights Committee.
He noted the issuance of Decree Nos 40 and 41 of 2018 regarding Qatar's accession to the two International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights, and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the establishment of a special committee to study national legislation in light of the ratification of the two Covenants.
He gave an explanation about the committee for the settlement of labor disputes, which specialises in adjudicating individual disputes arising from the application of the provisions of the Labour Law or the employment contract.
The committee decides on labour disputes within three weeks from the date of the first session to consider the dispute before it.
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(MENAFN - Baystreet.ca) The US FDA granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Toronto-based Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Inc. (OTC:PYNKF) for its Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging System coupled with ImgAssist AI. The firm aims to transform cancer surgery with imaging tools that allow visualization of microscopic tissue structures during clinical procedures.
The goal of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Breakthrough Devices Program is to provide timely access to medical devices that provide for more effective treatment or diagnosis of life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating diseases or conditions by speeding up their development, assessment, and review.
Speaking about the potential uses, Perimeter's co-founder and President of Canadian Operations Liz Munro said, "We are thrilled that FDA has granted Breakthrough Device Designation for our OCT Imaging System with ImgAssist AI, recognizing the potential of our device to offer significant advantages over existing alternatives for intra-operative evaluation of margins during breast cancer lumpectomy."
Perimeter is advancing its proprietary, next-gen artificial intelligence technology and machine learning tools through clinical development under its ATLAS AI project. After briefly dipping, shares of PYNKF rose on today's announcement with the stock up currently over 3% to $3.43 in early-afternoon trading. Shares are up sharply in the last 12 months.
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The Farmington boys basketball team prepared for what’s expected to be a challenging final Missota Conference season with a couple of easy victories last week.
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Jewellery park to come up in Karnataka with potential to create 1 lakh additional jobs
Bengaluru, Mar 18 (KNN)
Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on Friday inked an agreement with Jewellers Association Bengaluru (JAB) to set up a jewellery park in Karnataka to boost jewellery manufacturing and trade in the state.
The project is expected to generate 1 lakh additional jobs in the sector for the people of Karnataka.
Talking about the agreement, GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah said,“We are supporting the Jewellers Association Bengaluru in setting up a Jewellery Park in Karnataka.”
Discussions are underway with the state government regarding the allocation and finalisation of land for the project.
Meanwhile, GJEPC also inaugurated the four-day India International Jewellery Show - IIJS Tritiya, which will end on March 20, a month prior to Akshaya Tritiya, considered auspicious for buying gold jewellery.
IIJS Tritiya saw participation from more than 800 exhibitors with over 1,500 stalls.
“From April 2022 to February 2023, the gem and jewellery exports from Karnataka experienced a remarkable growth of 169 per cent, reaching USD 150.33 million, as compared to last year,' Shah said.
Currently, India's overall gem and jewellery exports account for USD 40 billion and GJEPC aims to reach USD 75 billion in exports by 2030, he added.
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(MENAFN) Book lovers, educated people and everyone who has ever been to downtown in the Jordanian capital are mourning the death of Hisham Maaytah, whose shop was a magnet for readers of all ages and from all walks of life.
Maaytah died in a car accident on Saturday at the age of 48, just weeks after a fire at his warehouse near the shop destroyed thousands of valuable and rare books he had.
Maaytah's shop, Khazanat Al Jahith, a kiosk in downtown Amman, attracted intellectuals, writers, poets, lawyers, teachers and students. He was famous for being intellectual, intelligent and always willing to engage in discussions about books.
The shop's stock has old books and periodicals published in Jerusalem in the late 1800s. Among these are copies of Arabic literary journals such as An-nafais al-Assriah, which was published in Palestine under Ottoman rule and the British Mandate. There are also old magazines published in Egypt, religious and scientific books about Arab achievements as well as documents dating back to the Ottoman era.
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Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported 1384 new COVID-19 positive cases and nine deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours, informed the health department on Tuesday.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state surged to 37,681.
The death toll due to Covid-19 has increased to 216 in Odisha.
Uut of nine deaths, six persons died in Ganjam and one each reported from Puri, Jajpur and Khurdha.
Odisha has 14,350 active cases, while 23,073 people have been cured.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Costa, this morning confirmed the country's intention to send Leopard 2 battle tanks, which are in service with the country's army, to Ukraine.
That's according to the Portuguese publication dario de noticias , Ukrinform reports.
'On Saturday morning, the Prime Minister announced that Portugal can hand over tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and added that the logistics operation with Germany is currently underway to restore some of the tanks. Antonio Costa said this after his visit to the Portuguese military mission in the Central African Republic. He noted that the transfer of these tanks to Ukraine will not harm the country's national military capabilities in terms of equipment,' the publication says.
The head of the government noted that he is already aware of the number of tanks that are being prepared for shipment to Ukraine, but will inform about it additionally 'at the appropriate time.' Currently, Portugal is working with Germany to deliver spare parts for these combat vehicles in order to hand them over to Ukraine in operational condition. He noted that, based on the initiatives currently under consideration in Europe, these tanks may arrive in Ukraine at the end of March. Read also: leopard , challenger, abrams tanks: reznikov says tank coalition is actively developing
Some of these tanks were delivered to the armed forces of Portugal in 2007 and were used intensively. Some of them are in an inoperable condition and have not been serviced for years. Based on this, work on their restoration is now underway.
As already reported, after the regular meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Ramstein, Germany decided to transfer some of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, and to allow other countries that have these combat vehicles in service with their own armies to also transfer this equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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ACCRA: Ghana has raised the guaranteed farmgate price paid to cocoa farmers to 12,800 cedis ($1,248.78) per tonne for the main crop of the 2022/23 season, which will begin on October 7, up from 10,560 cedis for the last two seasons, the agriculture minister said on Wednesday.
Despite the 21% increase, the price is lower than the 900 CFA francs ($1.36) per kilogramme set by neighbouring top cocoa producer Ivory Coast on September 30, raising a risk that cocoa could be smuggled across the border to be sold at higher prices.
'The 21% rise in the producer price of cocoa is a testament to Government's resolve to ensure farmers earn a decent income and make cocoa farming lucrative,' said Agriculture Minister Owusu Afriyie Akoto.
He shrugged off the potential problem of smuggling, saying the issue has always existed but that the price difference was small.
Ghana's sector regulator, Cocobod, had postponed the announcement of the new farmgate price, which was initially scheduled for October 1. Reasons for the delay were not stated.
But it surprised some sector insiders in Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer after Ivory Coast, who told Reuters it could spell bad news for farmers who had hoped the new farmgate price would equal Ivory Coast's.
Ghana is under pressure to sell enough cocoa to repay a $1.13bn syndicated loan Cocobod signed with international banks on Monday to finance purchases for the upcoming season.
Cocoa production in Ghana is down sharply this year, seen at 689,000 tonnes on September 1 after a previous forecast of 800,000 tonnes.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Sofia, April 2 (IANS) The second leg of this year's FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series will be held from April 12-14 in the Arena Sofia Hall, officials said.
55 individual gymnasts from 42 countries and regions, as well as 13 groups, will compete in the three-day event, which will kick off on April 12, according to the Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (BRGF), reports Xinhua.
"We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to gather in Sofia the world elite of rhythmic gymnastics, as this is an Olympic year," said BRGF vice president Neviana Vladinova. "Among the best gymnasts in the individual event, we will not see only the current world champion Darja Varfolomeev, and in the group event only China will not come."
The others would come with their best gymnasts so it would be a "very, very interesting competition," she said.
The first leg of the 2024 World Cup series was held in Greece in March. Azerbaijan's capital Baku, Tashkent in Uzbekistan, and Italy's Milan will host the other three legs.
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Indices Head Toward Losing Month, Quarter
(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Indices Head Toward Losing Month, Quarter
The S&P 500 advanced on Friday as the latest inflation data helped investors make up some ground at the end of a tough month and quarter.
The Dow Jones Industrials moved into the red 62.31 points to move into afternoon at 33,604.03.
The much-broader index added 5.3 points to 4,305.
The NASDAQ index sprang up 78.55 points to 13,280.79.
The S&P 500 is set to finish the month down 4% and the quarter lower by 2.8%. The NASDAQ Composite is off 5% in September, and down 3.3% for the quarter. Both are on track to post their worst months this year. The Dow is on track for a 2.6% decline this month and a 1.7% fall for the quarter.
Nike shares added more than 6% after the apparel giant reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat analyst expectations.
Friday's personal consumption expenditures price index reading, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric, helped perk up the market.
So-called core PCE, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, rose 0.1% in August and 3.9% year over year. Economists polled by Dow Jones expected that the core PCE would advance 0.2% on a monthly basis and 3.9% year over year.
Prices for the 10-year Treasury took on some strength, lowering yields to 4.56% from Thursday's 4.58%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices slid 83 cents to $90.88 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices ducked back $7.60 to $1,870.80.
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Panaji: Goa reported 1314 new cases of Covid 19 and 43 deaths during the last 24 hours.
According to daily bulletin issued by Directorate of Health Services (DHS), with the new cases, number of total confirmed cases in the state increased to 1,35,856 while number of total deaths shot up to 2099.
There were 3793 recoveries during the last 24 hours which took the number of total recoveries in the state to 1,05,505.
Recovery rate in the state improved to 77.66 per cent.
On Sunday, 1200 new patients were sent for home isolation, 210 were admitted to hospitals while 149 were discharged.
As many as 3877 new samples were tested on Sunday taking the number of total samples tested so far to 7,57,148.
The number of active cases in the state decreased to 28,252.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) First Leopard 2 tanks from Germany could be delivered to Ukraine in about three months.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said this at the Bundestag after a meeting of the defense committee, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
'I think the first Leopard tanks could be in Ukraine in about three months,' Pistorius said.
He added that the issue concerns two battalions that will be delivered in two steps. In a first step, Berlin will provide 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks that are available and can be quickly prepared for delivery, including in cooperation with partners. Ammunition and repair options are available for this type of tank.
The second step will take a little longer.
The minister discussed the situation with partners from Poland and six other countries, including Canada, Spain, and Portugal. 'The goal is to deliver [tanks to Ukraine] as soon as possible,' he said.
The training of Ukrainian soldiers will begin 'very soon,' Pistorius added. Read also: zelensky, sholtz discuss transfer of leopard 2 tanks to ukraine
The minister said he was satisfied with the German government's approval of the transfer of Leopard main tanks to Ukraine, as he considers this decision 'correct, necessary and historic.'
At the same time, he warned against excessive joy. 'There is no reason to overjoy,' the politician said, referring to several social media posts and statements.
He also noted that about half of the population of Germany is concerned about the supply of tanks, but added that Berlin will make sure that the country does not become a party to the war and that the Bundeswehr is not weakened. Pistorius added that only Putin is further escalating the situation.
Commenting on Washington's plans to provide Abrams tanks, Pistorius said they were one of the best tanks that can possibly change the rules of the game at least at this stage of the war.
He said that decisions are made in close coordination with partners and allies and this will continue to be so. As long as the war continues, there will be discussions about further weapons systems, Pistorius added.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Despite significant losses, the enemy continues offensive operations in the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka, and Shakhtarsk directions.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in its morning update , Ukrinform reports.
“Over the past day, units of the Defense Forces repelled more than 100 enemy attacks in the indicated directions... During the day, our aviation launched 10 strikes on the areas of concentration of the occupiers, while missile and artillery units hit 5 areas of concentration of enemy personnel and military equipment, as well as 3 ammunition depots and 4 electronic warfare systems of the invaders,' the report says.
The General Staff stresses that the Russian Federation uses terror tactics, indiscriminately shelling populated areas, which is a gross violation of International Humanitarian Law.
'Over the past day, the enemy launched 5 missile strikes, in particular, on civil infrastructure objects in Sumy and Donetsk regions. There are killed and injured civilians. The enemy also launched 35 airstrikes and carried out 76 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems,” the General Staff said.
The threat of further missile attacks throughout the territory of Ukraine remains high, the General Staff added.
As reported by Ukrinform, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated 159,800 Russian invaders from February 24, 2022 to March 13, 2023.
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Hyderabad, March 28 (IANS) Telangana Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday took strong objection to the decision of the BJP-led government at the Centre to reject the proposal for second phase of Hyderabad Metro, calling it "blatant discrimination".
Rama Rao wrote a letter to Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri to reconsider the Centre's decision.A
Reacting to media reports that the Centre declined to approve the extension of Metro from Lakdikapul to BHEL and Nagole to LB Nagar on the grounds of feasibility, the minister said that it was strange that the Centre which had sanctioned Metro projects to many cities with less traffic had felt that Hyderabad does not qualify for a Metro Rail project.
Responding to the Telangana government's letter to extend financial assistance to the Hyderabad Metro phase-II project, the Union ministry said: "The PHPDT (Peak Hour Peak Direction Traffic) and ridership is very less and does not justify Metro Rail project at this juncture."
Not mincing any words, KTR, as the minister is popularly known, said that it was nothing but blatant discrimination against Telangana.
"If the traffic of Hyderabad's high density corridors does not qualify for a Metro Rail project, I wonder how a number of small cities of UP like Lucknow, Varanasi, Kanpur, Agra, Prayagraj, Meerut and cities located in some of their favoured states get qualified. This is nothing but pure discrimination and step-motherly treatment to Hyderabad and Telangana," he said.
The minister pointed out that his multiple attempts to meet Puri to explain the importance of Hyderabad Metro Phase II went in vain. "Given your professional background, I had hoped that you would ensure fair and objective treatment to our infrastructure development proposals without any bias or prejudice," the minister wrote in his letter to Puri.
KTR stated that the state government was more than willing to clarify any doubts the Centre has on the project and requested an appointment with the Union Minister. "Nevertheless, I would once again urge you to get the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project proposal examined dispassionately on the merits of DPR and have it approved at an early date," he added.
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(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) 25 International Business Magazine located at Dubai, UAE, announces prestigious awards 2019 winner list on 5th November 2019.
Shreekant Patil, founder, top brand in India PARENTNashik backed by manufacturer & exporter – Paramount Enterprises awarded for Asia's Leading Entrepreneur In Small Business India 2019 by International Business Magazine. The only independent global business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications from around the world.
Shreekant Patil, a young, highly motivated entrepreneur helps businesses internationally proving the best manufacturing services since 2004 and focused on maintaining the best international quality with minimum price. He has been recognized in Europe, USA and India as well for his efforts towards manufacturing industries. His company, PARENTNashik manufacturers resistance welding consumables, and exports to Europe, USA for a decade. Shreekant has inspirable entrepreneur journey. Now his wife, Sneha Patil is looking after manufacturing activities helping Shreekant to grow business across the globe.
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Kiev: Ukraine's president said he would like to renew relations with China, whose position on the Russian invasion he termed 'ambiguous.”
'I would like them to help Ukraine,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Ouest-France on Friday, adding that a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping 'would be difficult today.”
Zelenskyy told the newspaper that before Russia's invasion seven months ago 'there were communications channels” with Beijing, and 'we had a lot of economic and trade cooperation.”
The comments came after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Ukrainian counterpart this week during the UN General Assembly in New York.
After the meeting, Wang said China has called for all parties in the conflict to resume talks and to de-escalate nuclear risks, saying there's 'no room for trial and error” on the safety of atomic facilities.
'China has always been committed to pursuing peace and promoting talks. It has never stood idly by, nor has it added fuel to the fire, nor will it take advantage of the opportunity to gain self-interest,” Wang told Ukraine's Dmytro Kuleba, according to the South China Morning Post.
Another Chinese official, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin, this week sidestepped a question about the legality of Russian 'referenda” now under way in four occupied areas of Ukraine. He instead repeated China's call for 'all parties to resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation.”
At the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell also spoke with Wang Yi about the conflict in Ukraine. Borrell 'reiterated Europe's expectations that China uses its influence on Russia to end the war.”
China's Wang and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are both scheduled to speak at the UNGA on Saturday.
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India Craft Week scheduled from Oct 20-23 in New Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 6 (KNN) Social enterprise Craft Village supported by World Craft Council is hosting the India Craft Week (ICW) in New Delhi from October 20 to 23, 2022.
The three day event is considered as one of India's second-largest craft week in the world after its international counterpart London Craft Week.
ICW is a liberated initiative which aims to bridge India's iconic heritage, skilled craft-people, independent makers, and contemporary brands, allowing them to narrate their untold stories.
It brings Indian artisan, designer, & luxury brand on a single platform.
The showcase this year brings a community of over 50 crafts persons, Makers, Craft Brands, Museums, Organizations, and figureheads.
It intends to embrace multiple artistic genres as it includes live demonstrations, master classes, cross-talks, installations, galleries, and film screenings.
The theme for this year is based on one of the most important elements of life, water.
ICW will also host its 5th and 6th edition International Craft Awards together to recognize and celebrate exceptional accomplishments
8-rare and exclusive Craft Workshops by Padma Shri, National and International Award Winners in the fields of Textiles, Paintings, Block Printings, and more.
The event will take place at Okhla NSIC Ground, New Delhi from 11 am to 7 pm. For more information visit . (KNN Bureau)
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Experts fear EU sanction on Russian oil outputs might be negative for energy markets
(MENAFN) EU nations are preparing to force Sunday a sanction on Russian seaborne oil outputs, in line with an international cost limit to apply more weights on Moscow’s income stream, but sector specialists are worried that the action might be counterproductive and have a reflective effect on European energy markets in comparison with an alike sanction on Russian crude oil in December, as the bloc imports nearly 50 percent of its diesel from Russia.
In line with the restrictions, planed as part of the sixth restrictions package accepted last June, EU and G7 nations are going to stop purchasing Russian refined output including diesel, gas oil, and fuel oil.
A price limit of USD100 a barrel on premium Russian oil output including diesel as well as a USD45 per barrel on reduced products like fuel oil is going to also come into impact the same day.
Western insurance and exporting firms are going to be banned from insuring or transporting cargoes of Russian oil outputs unless they were bought at or under the limits.
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Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Bollywood playback singer Kanika Kapoor is very excited as her self composed, Punjabi love song 'Jhanjhar' releases on Friday.
Kanika is known for delivering some superhit Bollywood numbers like 'Baby Doll', 'Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan', 'Desi Look' - among many others.
Talking about the song, Kanika said, "You can't outsmart the heart. Romantic love isn't a general state of being, it is pulled out of us by a special, unforgettable person. I wanted to share my sincerity and authenticity about this specific love. On an intuitive level, people will always feel it if it is real. I am romantic by nature. I know this, the rest the song speaks for itself."
The song 'Jhanjhar' has been written, composed and sung by Kanika Kapoor. The authentic, specific and inspired song has her collaborating with Deep Money on the music and Nitin Gupta on the lyrics. The song is presented by Zee Music Company.
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(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Maryland Governor Wes Moore has
a bill offering protections for parents and guardians who use medical marijuana. The bill prevents state officials from classifying parents who use medical marijuana for allowed conditions as being“neglectful” of their children.
After Maryland voters voted in favor of a ballot measure to legalize medical cannabis last year, state lawmakers passed...
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