(MENAFN- Asia Times)
TOKYO – Everyone in Asia knew America's epic 2020-21 stock boom couldn't last.
It was well understood that the run-up, coming amidst a deadly and growth-killing pandemic, had been driven by ultra-aggressive central bank easing, not conventional corporate earnings potential or game-changing innovation.
But that doesn't mean investors were ready for the correction that appears to be gaining momentum by the day. Those caught off guard include US Federal Reserve officials who've been universally expected to rock Asian markets with a series of rate hikes.
On January 1, it was a foregone conclusion among Asian governments that 2022 would be a year of bold Fed monetary tightening. The 7% year-on-year in December in the US cemented the Fed's pivot toward austerity.
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The Azerbaijani Parliament has strongly condemned the terrorist
act against the country's embassy in Iran committed on January 27,
2023, Azernews reports.
The Parliament noted that the responsibility for the act lies on
Iran since in accordance with the Vienna Convention of 1961, the
host country is obliged to ensure the security of diplomatic
missions and their employees.
'Unfortunately, Iran has been conducting smear campaigns against
Azerbaijan in recent days. In this regard, taking measures to
prevent possible attacks on Azerbaijan's diplomatic missions should
have been the focal point of Iranian law enforcement agencies. As
it is, the possibility of an armed person's free penetration into
the administrative building of the embassy, where a special
security regime operates, raises serious questions. We consider
Iran's statements about the reasons for this brutal attack to be
unsatisfactory. We demand a thorough investigation of the incident,
the punishment of all those responsible, including those behind
this bloody criminal act, as well as the disclosure of the
circumstances that resulted in the terrorist act. The customers,
instigators, and perpetrators of the terrorist act against the
Azerbaijani embassy in Iran should also know that under no
circumstances will they be able to carry out their dirty
intentions. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and
relatives of the victim, as well as wish a speedy recovery to the
wounded,' the parliament said.
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(MENAFN) Iran's Thermal Power Plants Holding Company (TPPH) has signed contracts with Iranian knowledge-based companies for the implementation of 31 mega projects aimed at the domestic manufacturing of power plant equipment and parts. The contracts, which were concluded in the past Iranian calendar year, have a value of 6.432 trillion rials (approximately $14.2 billion) and are being implemented. Ali Isapour, the director-general of the company’s office of technology and domestic production, explained that the projects are intended to improve power generation efficiency, increase security and resilience, and promote domestic production and self-sufficiency in the water and electricity industry. They also aim to develop the use of artificial intelligence, reduce network losses, and smarten the water and electricity industry.
In addition to the contracts for the domestic manufacturing of power plant equipment and parts, TPPH has signed agreements with 155 knowledge-based companies for the manufacturing of strategic and sanctioned parts of power plants. Over the past five years, the company has manufactured more than 724,000 parts of power plants through knowledge-based complexes to make maximum use of the domestic production capacity.
Esmaeil Namazi, the director-general of TPPH’s technical office for production, previously announced that Iran's thermal power plants' electricity generation capacity increased by 1,035 megawatts in the past Iranian calendar year. In addition to the construction of new power plant units, the thermal power industry put on the agenda the program of increasing the power generation capacity of existing power plants by 1,035 MW, which was achieved on time through the non-stop activities of power industry workers.
The capacity of 286 power plants in Iran also increased by about 1,035 megawatts last year with the implementation of plans to increase the generation capacity of gas and combined cycle units and remove the limitation of thermal power plants. Over two-thirds of Iran's thermal power plants are owned and operated by the private sector, and private owners currently generate nearly 67 percent of Iran's thermal power. The contracts for the domestic manufacturing of power plant equipment and parts, along with the increase in power generation capacity, highlight Iran's efforts to promote domestic production and self-sufficiency while addressing the country's energy needs.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Congressman Ted Lieu from the Democratic Party on Friday reintroduced the "Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act," bipartisan legislation to officially deem Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.
According to Ukrinform, Lieu
announced this on twitter with reference to the draft law.
"The United States has a range of tools available to hold the Russian Federation accountable, reduce its war machine, and isolate it economically and diplomatically, including by designating it as a state sponsor of terrorism and imposing corresponding sanctions," the bill reads.
The document states that the Russian Federation spreads terror throughout the world through private military networks of mercenaries, such as the Wagner Group.
In addition to the illegal occupation of the eastern territories of Ukraine in 2014 and Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022, the document also mentions the Second Chechen War and the war in Syria, where the Russian Federation was involved in terrorist campaigns.
According to the bill, the Department of the Treasury identifies the Wagner Group as "a designated Russian Ministry of Defense proxy force'' and states that "Wagner's activities in other countries, including Ukraine, Syria, Sudan, and Libya, have generated insecurity and incited violence against innocent civilians."
The document also states nothing in this Act may be construed as to provide for the imposition of sanctions against any person that engages in transactions to export agricultural products from Ukraine or to provide humanitarian assistance in Ukraine.
On October 10, 2022, a bill designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism had already been submitted to Congress.
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Published: Mon 3 Oct 2022, 4:07 PM
In a move that improves the quality of services provided to customers, and enhances the efficiency of the public parking system, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has announced the commencement of upgrading of all parking payment machines to a 5G smart system.
The system enables the management of public parking areas via a smart digitally integrated network with the installation of the latest technology in smart interfaces that are linked directly to the Central Parking Management System.
The new upgrade will see parking tickets issued electronically as the paper version is phased out. Customers can obtain an e-ticket by following just a few simple steps explained on a digital screen, including the selection of the parking category, vehicle information (plate category, number, etc), parking duration, as well as a suitable payment method from several available options, including Mawaqif cards, cash, credit or debit cards.
The new smart screens allow users to enter the required information and choose the right e-ticket type for all parking options across the emirate. In conjunction with the upgrade process, the devices will be redistributed according to usage in each region.
More than 1,200 devices operating according to the 5G technology will be installed, and the entire process will be completed before the end of this year.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, March 1 (KUNA) -- Yemen's Health Minister Dr. Nasser Baaoum has called upon the Arab countries to provide further support to the country amid the "catastrophic health conditions" it is suffering from.
Addressing the two-day 49th session of the Arab Health Ministers Council at the Arab League in Cairo Thursday, Baaoum lauded assistance offered by countries like "Kuwait, the UAE and Saudi Arabia." Up to 16 million Yemenis are in dire need of healthcare, and 1.5 million children are suffering from malnutrition, the minister said.
In addition, 50 percent of the health facilities are closed, partially or totally, and 17 million people are victims of food insecurity.
This is the outcome of the "Iran-backed Houthis' coup," Baaoum noted.
The region is the scene of conflicts and disputes producing growing numbers of victims, and only due health care can be offered "at a minimum," he said.
The minister pointed to the severe lack of drinking water, and power as well as the spread of diseases and epidemics that claimed the lives of millions in Yemen.
For his part, president of the 49th session, Jordanian Minister of Health Mahmoud Al-Shayyab, said the meeting comes amid "hard and highly sensitive conditions the Arab region is experiencing." These conditions have overshadowed the health and social aspects in the Arab countries and neighboring states, Al-Shayyab said, calling for enhancing joint Arab action to promote the health sector.
Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abul-Gheit addressed the opening session calling for intensifying efforts to improve health conditions and alleviate the impact of armed conflicts in some Arab states, including Syria, Yemen and Somalia.
Abul-Gheit reiterated the prime importance of following up the implementation of Arab health strategies previously approved by the Council.
These include the Arab strategy for developing initial health services and family medicine, the Arab strategy for health and environment and that of protecting refugees' rights.
The League chief stressed the need for bolstering ties with partner blocs and countries, especially in Europe, to activate joint MoUs in the health sector, making the utmost of their expertise.
The conflicts and disputes in some Arab countries require mobilization of necessary support for those hard- hit by the crises, and containing the ensued health and humanitarian outcome, the Secretary general said.
Chief of the Council's Executive Bureau, Egypt's Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Radhi, underlined keenness on enhancing pan-Arab cooperation and exchange of expertise to promote the Arab healthcare system under the League's umbrella.
Radhi reviewed the Bureau's efforts over the past period to promote the Arab health sector.
The agenda of the 49th session comprises a number of issues, among them the pioneering and successful experiences of some Arab countries in the health sector, and unifying the health legislations in the Arab world.
The Kuwaiti delegation to the meeting is led by Minister of Health Minister Health Dr. Basel Hmoud Al-Sabah. (end) mfm.rg
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A Safe Dividend Stock That Just Reported Great Earnings Numbers
Some of the best stocks to buy this year have been those involved with consumer staples, which can provide lots of stability . Within that sector are companies that sell necessary, day-to-day goods like groceries. And one top grocery retailer that has been doing well of late is Kroger (NYSE:KR). Year to date, the stock is up over 13% and has been a much better buy than the S&P 500 – it's down around 15%.
Kroger's business still looks to be in solid shape as last week the company reported its second-quarter earnings, which beat expectations. Its adjusted earnings per share topped $0.90 – well ahead of the $0.77 that Wall Street analysts were expecting. Its comparable sales excluding fuel were up 5.8% year over year. Kroger also raised its outlook for the year, projecting that adjusted EPS for fiscal 2022 will be between $3.95 and $4.05, up from a previous range of $3.85 and $3.95.
The company is doing so well that its Board of Directors also approved $1 billion in share buybacks.
Kroger makes for a solid, safe investment to buy and hold for years. Regardless of what happens with the economy and if inflation persists, there will be a need to buy groceries. And with the stock trading at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of just 12, it's not an expensive stock to buy. Plus, it also pays a dividend yield of around 2.1%. That means that on a $25,000 investment, you could be collecting approximately around $525 in annual dividends, to go along with the stock's stable long-run returns.
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Doha: Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mowasalat (Karwa) to train its Karwa staff in service excellence and enhance their knowledge of the destination's offerings. The MoU marks the first phase of the newly launched Service Excellence programme, which forms a core part of QNTC's tourism strategy. QNTC is working with key stakeholders to elevate customer-facing experiences. Certifications and trainings such as this will enable Qatar to offer best-in-class service to visitors from arrival at Hamad International Airport or Doha Port through every touchpoint in destination.
Service Excellence further emphasises tailored experiences that celebrate Qatar's cultural heritage and vision. As the first part of a multi-stage programme, QNTC and Mowasalat (Karwa) have developed trainings which will be given to over 6,000 Karwa drivers over the coming months, enabling them to act as ambassadors, providing information on Qatar's culture and tourism highlights while offering excellent customer service.
Secretary General of Qatar National Tourism Council and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, stated: 'We are very pleased to partner with Mowasalat to launch our Service Excellence initiative. Together with our stakeholders across the public and private sectors, we will continue to focus on developing and providing unparalleled service. Qatar is known for its rich experiences and award-winning hospitality, and through initiatives such as this, we will continue to offer best in class service across all visitor touchpoints.
Fahad Saad Al Qahtani, Chief Executive Officer of Mowasalat (Karwa) said: 'Our cooperation with the QNTC opens new perspectives on several levels. Together we look into common matters of transport infrastructure, innovative ways to connect and engage with our customers, out-of-the-box ideas for new vehicles and features, and finally representing the country in a positive way to our visitors. We are delighted that we will join forces with this very experienced partner for elevating our customer services to the next level of excellence.
Service Excellence will involve a multi-pronged approach to ensure a seamless customer journey. In collaboration with stakeholders, QNTC will evaluate consumer-facing staff across sectors and offer training and certification, implementing the highest standard of professional service to visitor-facing staff across sectors. The programme will continue to expand, including more stakeholders to enhance service quality.
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(MENAFN) Turkiye's main share index Borsa Istanbul ended at 2,529.26 points on Monday with a day-to-day decline of 0.97 percent.
Opening the day at 2,489.74 points, the index dropped 24.82 points from Friday's end of 2,554.08.
The index's worst rate throughout the day stood at 2,483.01 points and its best reached 2,548.73.
Its entire market value was over 2.1 trillion Turkish liras (USD124.4 billion) by market end, with a day-to-day exchange volume of more than 30.7 billion Turkish liras (USD1.8 billion).
Throughout the initial exchange day of the week, 22 shares on the index surged, 77 decreased, and one stayed unaffected in comparison to Friday's end.
The best exchange volumes were recorded by national flag carrier Turkish Airlines, glassmaker Sise Cam as well as steel producer Eregli.
Conglomerate Bera Holding was the highest performer of Monday with its stocks increasing 9.98 percent, whereas automotive firm Dogus Otomotiv (DOAS) witnessed the largest fall of 5.58 percent.
One ounce of gold exchanged for USD1,837.15 by market end, increasing from USD1,832.10 at the prior close, in line with data from Borsa Istanbul's Precious Metals and Diamond Markets.
The cost of Brent crude oil was increased 1.48 percent to stand at USD110.72 a barrel at 6.16 PM regional time (1516GMT).
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : Thales is opening its first office in Bangladesh for closer and longer-term customer support. Thales also strongly supports the Bangladesh vision of regional aviation hub creation and space ambitions.
Through a ceremony held at the French Residence in the capital on October 11, Marie Masdupuy, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh and Guy Bonassi, Senior Vice President, Asia and Latin America, Thales unveiled a plaque that will soon sit at the office of Thales in Bangladesh.
Speaking on the occasion, Benoit Nalin, Country Director, Thales in Bangladesh, said, "The opening of this bureau is a key milestone for Thales in Bangladesh. It will help us deepen the close relationships we have with our local customers and partners. Over the last few years we have worked on various projects, from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh for air traffic management, to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission for the Bangabandhu-1 satellite, to providing equipment to the Armed Forces. Thales is now playing an essential role in supporting Bangladesh's digital ambitions, with a proven track record in the satellite, air traffic control, defence, digital identity sectors and cyber security fields."
On the civil avionics side, Thales is supporting Bangladesh's ambition to be a key aviation hub for South Asia by modernising air traffic control at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), including the construction of a 45-metre-high control tower and Air Traffic Management (ATM) centre at the HSIA, with completion expected in 2024.
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OTTAWA, Canada – Anita Anand, minister of national defence, participated in the 2021 Seoul United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial (UNPKM) virtual conference hosted by South Korea in her role and on behalf of Mélanie Joly, minister of foreign affairs.
During the UNPKM plenary session, entitled Sustaining Peace, minister Anand announced that the government of Canada will provide $85 million in new projects and contributions, as well as commit to further multi-year funding, to continue responding to the needs of UN peace operations and peacebuilding.
“Canada is committed to helping United Nations peace operations become more inclusive and more effective. Alongside our partners, we will continue to strengthen UN peacekeeping to build a more peaceful world. Canada will continue to strengthen UN peacekeeping through ongoing military assistance and financial support to the UN's peace operations reform, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding efforts. We recognize that military solutions alone do not create durable peace,” said minister Anand.
Canada, as co-chair of the UNPKM, pledged to support UN peace operations and peacebuilding by:
- Increasing funding to the UN Secretary-General's Peacebuilding Fund and providing it on a multi-year basis ($70M over 3 years);
- Advancing gender equality and the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda through the extension and expansion of Canada's flagship Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations;
- Supporting international implementation of the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers, including their integration in UN peacekeeping policy, guidance and training; and,
- Renewing support and funding for peace operations training, notably for e-learning technologies and medical response.
The announcement reaffirms Canada's enduring commitment to the United Nations and multilateral engagement to address global peace and security challenges. Canada will continue to support effective and inclusive peace operations, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding.
“As we continue to build back better from the COVID-19 pandemic, support for inclusive and effective peacekeeping operations has never been more crucial. Canada is committed to continue supporting United Nations needs and ensuring the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in all aspects of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding,” said Joly, minister of foreign affairs.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) In order to make India a leading chip design and manufacturing nation, startups, students and entrepreneurs will play a crucial role in developing Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V)-based chips and systems, further catalysing the semiconductor ecosystem while adopting open-source technologies, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said on Friday.
The minister flagged off the a nationwide roadshow on DIR-V programme, jointly organised by C-DAC, IEEE India Council and Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), with participation from global leaders in the RISC-V design area.
SHAKTI processors by IIT Madras and VEGA processors by C-DAC are anchoring the DIR-V ecosystem, enabling collaboration with startups and entrepreneurs.
C-DAC has also created a series of ARIES development boards based on VEGA chip. These development kits are fully indigenous and India-made products targeted for learning, embedded system design and IoT applications. The boards come with easy-to-use hardware and software.
According to Chandrasekhar, the DIR-V programme is playing a pivotal role in realising the vision laid by Prime Minister Naremdra Modi to create and adopt open-source technologies.
“Our prime focus is to enable the growth of the DIR-V ecosystem, aiming for India to emerge as a leading nation in innovating around the DIR-V family of chips and systems,” he said.
The minister highlighted how the programme will ensure DIR V-based chips and systems are integrated into various digital products we use daily.
“India has also embraced RISC-V in flagship government projects, witnessing growth in startup research and innovation around RISC-V. India hosts several startups working on RISC-V-based designs, which are also part of MeitY's 'futureDESIGN' initiative,” said the minister.
The roadshow aims to provide 1,500 participants with valuable insights into the DIR-V VEGA series of processors and their ecosystem, covering both theoretical and practical aspects, including the use of development boards, SDK, and application development. Hands-on sessions will be conducted using the ARIES development boards, featuring video addresses by prominent global leaders. This event is being concurrently held at 15 academic institutions across the country.
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Kavian Lazar is an Iranian artist who is very talented in the fields of singing, playing and acting.
Online PR News – 05-November-2022 – Sardasht, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran – Kavian Lazar (born july 17,2000, Sardasht, West Azerbaijan, Iran) Iranian artist known as 'KvinLzr' has a very high skill in the field of singing, playing and acting.
Kavian started her acting career as a child and entered the world of music professionally in 2017.In addition to singing and playing, he pursued acting and composing films, which led him to collaborate with many world-renowned directors and made films successful.
He soon became in the hearts of the people and the people's interest in him caused him to progress day by day.
'Kavian Lazar' is the founder of art training academies called 'KL Company' in Italy, Singapore, India, Turkey and Iran, which includes singing, playing and acting professions. His main company includes 31 world-renowned singers, musicians and actors. He is currently a famous singer and musician and has done remarkable activities in this work.
You can follow Kavian Lazar on Instagram.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A military object situated in Yavoriv District, Lviv Region, has been hit with Russian missiles. The Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense units shot down two cruise missiles, but four missiles struck the target.
The relevant statement was made by Lviv Regional Military Administration Head Maksym Kozytskyi on Telegram , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“At about 04:00 a.m., a military object situated in Yavoriv District was hit with a missile strike. According to the preliminary data, the West Air Force Command shot down two missiles. Sadly, four missiles struck the target,” Kozytskyi told.
In his words, enemy missiles were launched from the Black Sea.
Four persons were injured in Russia's missile attack. Three of them received mild injuries; one is in moderately grave condition. All the injured were taken to hospital.
Rescuers have already localized and extinguished a fire caused by Russian missile strikes.
A reminder that, in the morning of June 25, 2022, Russian troops fired over 40 missiles at Chernihiv Region and Zhytomyr Region. Some explosions were also heard in Lviv Region, Ternopil Region, Kyiv Region and Kharkiv Region.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has demanded that Russia be held accountable for the destruction of the dam of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, which she described as an ecocide.
She reported this on her twitter account, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
"This ecocide as a continuation of Russia's unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine is yet another atrocity which leaves the world lost for words. Our eyes are once again on Russia who must be held accountable for their crimes," Thunberg wrote. Read also: kakhovka hpp explosion: zelensky rebukes international organizations for 'zero support'
On June 6, Russian troops blew up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant. Power facilities in the Kherson region, including the Kherson thermal power plant, are at risk of flooding. The evacuation of the population from flooded areas continues.
On June 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on representatives of the global environmental community to unite their efforts in bringing Russia to account for an ecocide and not to leave Ukraine alone with the tragedy.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Are you on a treatment for acne and yet witnessing breakouts every other day? Then, you probably need to check your skincare products and your routine. Also, choosing the right products and treatments is not easy as we see new, attractive advertisements for different skin types every day, which may create confusion. However, here are some expert-backed tips to fight your nagging acne problems.
Cleansing Wash your face twice a day, use a mild cleanser
For people who are vulnerable to breakouts or have oily skin, never cut back on washing your face before you begin your day and in your evening skincare regime, too. Now, if you think opting for an expensive cleanser is a safe option, let us tell you it's not. Always check the ingredients and choose a suitable mild cleanser instead of considering the cost.
Products Apply an acne-fighting agent after consulting your doctor
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(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) Martinelli ensconced with his dog in the Nicaraugan Embassy.
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The asylum that the Ortega government granted to former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli is another of many decisions that undermine the“rule of law and justice” said a top official of the US Department of State on Friday.
Brian Nichols Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs of expressed himself on Friday, February 9, about the measure of political asylum granted this week to Martinelli, sentenced to more than 10 years in prison and payment of $19.2 million for money laundering in the New Business case.
On his X social media account, Nichols stated that government officials who betray the public trust must be held accountable. The message was republished, on this same network, by the United States Embassy in Panama.
The regime of Daniel Ortega decided to grant asylum to Martinelli – who claims to be a politically persecuted person – and also requested the Government of Laurentino Cortizo to allow his transfer to Nicaragua. The decision is based –according to this same letter– on the political asylum conventions of 1928 and 1933, ratified by Nicaragua.
Since Wednesday, Martinelli has remained holed up at the headquarters of the Nicaraguan Embassy in Panama, located in the La Alameda, Betania district.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ministry of Education and Science of Latvia and its head Anda Čakša condemn the decision of the International Olympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the 2024 Olympics in Paris under a neutral flag.
That's according to the ministry's statement posted on X , Ukrinform reports.
The Ministry stated that such a decision is unacceptable while a brutal war is ongoing in Europe. Accordingly, Latvia is conducting intensive consultations with Ukraine and its allies, and "there will be actions" based on this, promises the ministry, which, among other things, also deals with sports affairs.
Reposting the Ministry of Education's posting, its head added that she condemned the IOC's decision because it undermines athletes and the highest goal of sports – fair competition. "So let's do everything to achieve justice on behalf of Ukrainians and all athletes who deserve the Olympics, which honor human achievements and are free from politics and aggression," Čakša wrote. Read also: IOC
greenlights weaponization of Olympics by Russia - Kuleb
In a statement, the Latvian Basketball Association (LBS) also condemned the IOC's decision, calling it "unholy". LBS noted that since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, it was the first Latvian sports organization to condemn the aggressor state. The association provided unwavering support and assistance to Ukrainian basketball, forming coalitions with other countries, expressing a firm position at various FIBA forums and meetings.
As reported earlier, on Friday the IOC allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate as neutral athletes at the Paris Olympics next year. So far, 11 athletes – eight from Russia and three from Belarus – have qualified for the Games. Read also: IOC
allows Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete at 2024 Olympics under neutral fla
As Ukrinform reported, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine considers the International Olympic Committee's decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in international competitions in neutral status to be erroneous.
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 'I'm a vehicle service advisor and have dealt with many dashboard warning light cases simply caused by a weak or dead battery in the portable fob. I thought there could be a better way to continuously power the key fob,' said an inventor, from Armstrong, Pa., 'so I invented the ETERNI-KEY. My design saves time and it could help protect the environment against disposable fob batteries.'
The invention provides an improved design for a vehicle key fob. In doing so, it ensures that the battery is always charged and ready for wireless communication. As a result, it eliminates the frustration and delays associated with a weak or dead key fob battery. The invention features an innovative and environmentally friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners and manufacturers.
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Japan cautioned on Russian gas delivery
(MENAFN) Japan will have to carry on importing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) because of high energy costs and partial predictions for rebooting nuclear plants, according to the Financial Times, quoting Japanese transportation giant Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL).
The firm’s boss, Takeshi Hashimoto, informed the business daily that Japan does not have viable alternatives to Russian LNG, which it purchases relatively cheaply under lasting contracts, to protect its baseload power.
Hashimoto noted “We cannot use many nuclear power stations; therefore, the supply and demand balance of the power industry is quite tight,” adding “Nowadays, the spot market of both LNG and coal is quite expensive. That is one of the reasons why Japan is so reluctant to stop the LNG imports from Russia.”
As stated by CEO, MOL will keep servicing Japanese gas purchasers like Tokyo Gas and Jera with imports from Russia. “Since Japanese buyers require Sakhalin-2 LNG, definitely we will try our best to continue our normal services regardless of Russian national policy.”
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Flames consumed the Botta restaurant above Glacier 3000 in Switzerland. Canton Vaud police
A popular tourist ski area on a 3,000 metre high Swiss glacier is set to reopen in November following a fire that devastated a mountain top restaurant.
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On September 19, a fire broke out at the high-altitude Botta restaurant situated above Glacier 3000 at Les Diablerets in French-speaking canton Vaud.
The Glacier 3000 company that runs the facilities said on Tuesday that the cable car will reopen on November 12 having determined that it was not damaged by the fire.
“While the images are impressive, the damage was limited to the restaurant Botta and to the self-service restaurant. The design of the building and the antifire measures implemented during construction prevented the flames from reaching the lower levels where the cableway is located,” the company stated.
Temporary eating facilities will be set up as work to rebuild the Botta restaurant will not take place until next year.
Former Formula 1 head Bernie Ecclestone is a co-owner of the restaurant that was designed by renowned Swiss architect Mario Botta.
The cause of the fire has not yet been established but no-one was injured as the building was empty at the time of the blaze.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Lebanese driver Mansour Chebli won both Open 1 and Production 1 category events while Paige de Jagger won Open Class 3 and the Women's Class in the second round of the Qatar National Sprint on Saturday.
At the Lusail Circuit Sports Club Karting Track, Chebli - driving his Renault Clio - clocked the second fastest lap of the day when he registered a time of 1:12.671 in Open Class 1 before finishing with a time of 1:15.066 in the Production 1 event.
His compatriot Jad Alawar, driving a Mitsubishi Evo 8, became the fastest of the day when he stopped the clock at 1:11.354 in Open Class 2 event. De Jager secured both her wins in a Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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Qatar's Maher Serre won the P2 class in his Porsche Cayman GTS, clocking a time of 1:16.873 in his only lap. Qatar's Abdulla Ali Al Abbasi, driving a Lotus Exige, won the Production 3 class in 1:17.732.
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CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, (NASDAQ: BKSC ) the parent company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share to shareholders of record October 4, 2022, payable October 31, 2022.
Fleetwood S. Hassell, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, 'This represents the 132nd quarterly cash dividend paid to shareholders over the past 35+ years. We remain well capitalized and focused as we move through the year.' About Bank of South Carolina Corporation
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation is the holding company of The Bank of South Carolina ('The Bank'). The Bank is a South Carolina state-chartered bank with offices in Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, and the West Ashley community and has been in continuous operation since 1987. A sixth office at 1730 Maybank Highway on James Island is anticipated to open in the second quarter of 2023. Our website is . Bank of South Carolina Corporation currently trades its common stock on the NASDAQ stock market under the symbol 'BKSC'.
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Published: Tue 4 Oct 2022, 1:33 PM
Last updated: Wed 5 Oct 2022, 2:31 PM
Roads in the UAE are smooth, and traffic, well managed. There are multiple traffic rules that motorists must follow for their own safety and that of other road users.
The Abu Dhabi Police on Tuesday released a video that highlights dangerous practices around wrong overtaking and sudden deviations.
Federal traffic laws specify three types of offences related to overtaking:
>> Wrong overtaking: Dh600 fine, 6 black points
>> Overtaking from the road shoulder: Dh1,000 fine, 6 black points
>> Overtaking from a prohibited place: Dh600 fine
In their video, the Abu Dhabi Police listed out seven golden rules to follow to avoid accidents:
>> Do not overtake except from the left: Authorities had previously explained that the fast lane (left-most lane) should not be used unless you're overtaking another vehicle. Its use is limited to emergency vehicles and overtaking.
>> Avoid overtaking other vehicles incorrectly: Drivers of vehicles you intend to overtake must be aware that you are planning to do so.
>> Make sure the left lane is free of traffic before moving to it to overtake.
>> Do not change lanes without due care.
>> Do not keep moving between lanes recklessly.
>> Avoid sudden lane changes.
>> Use indicators when changing lanes.
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Doha, Qatar: The AFC Asian Cup 2023 trophy experience will kick off in Qatar this weekend.
Fans will have the opportunity to see the official trophy up close at select venues.
Supporters will be able to take commemorative photographs with the trophy and meet the tournament's mascots - Saboog, Tmbki, Freha, Zkriti and Traeneh.
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 mascots unveiled
The trophy will be at Place Vendome Mall on Friday, December 8, from 4pm to 8pm and then at the Mall of Qatar on Saturday, December 9, from 4pm to 8pm.
Additional public stops will be available in the coming weeks in the lead up to the tournament, which will be announced on the AFC Asian Cup 2023 social media channels.
Qatar is set to host the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 for a record third time after successfully hosting it in 1988 and 2011.
Twenty-four of the continent's best teams will compete for the continent's most prestigious football title. A total of 51 matches will be played across nine stadiums from January 12 to February 10, 2024.
For more information about the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 202 , follow Qatar2023 on X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The tournament's Volunteer Program can also be found on qatar2023volunteers.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has effectively shot down a sweeping overhaul of the island's tax system, calling the proposed legislation unconstitutional, the country's parliament speaker told lawmakers on Friday.
Last month Sri Lanka tabled the Inland Revenue bill to widen the tax net and give wide-ranging powers to authorities to crack down on evaders.
But speaker Karu Jayasuriya told parliament on Friday the highest court had informed him that it would not approve the bill in its current form - a legal requirement for the legislation to become law.
The court has asked the government to either change the bill or hold a nationwide referendum on the proposed legislation.
If the government wins the referendum it can bring the bill before parliament, where lawmakers can vote to make it law.
However, official sources said the government was unlikely to seek a referendum and instead, would try to water down the sections deemed at odds with provisions of the constitution.
One of the sections the court objected to was a proposal to empower the tax chief to prevent any individual from leaving the country if that person was suspected of tax fraud.
The court also deemed unconstitutional a clause that would let tax authorities share information with the state attorney general to be used in criminal prosecutions.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long pushed for a reform of the country's tax system and Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera was hoping for the bill to be approved this month.
There was no immediate comment from the finance ministry on the court decision.
The IMF in 2016 agreed to lend Sri Lanka $1.5 billion spread over three years following a balance of payments crisis.
Last month, the IMF released the third installment of the loan after holding up the payment for months over Colombo's failure to meet its bailout conditions.
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Twelve new one bedroom, two bedroom and efficiency apartments will be constructed in the existing middle school building near downtown Park Rapids.
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 'I was watching one of my favorite chefs on TV, and they used a cotton cloth to wipe down their non-stick pans,' said an inventor from Maricopa, AZ. 'I thought there could be an alternative, eco-friendly and sanitary way to quickly clean kitchen implements and surfaces.'
This device would provide a 'greener', more eco-friendly alternative to using cotton cloths to wipe out non-stick pans. It would be produced in a compact, transportable, light-weight design. It could be manufactured in a pleasant scent, and is intended to be used on kitchen cooking implements and other kitchen surfaces. In addition, it would be producible in multiple design variations, such as quantity, size and fragrance.
The original design was submitted to the Phoenix sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-PBT-238, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at .
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