Scores of Palestinian demonstrators wounded in confrontations with Israeli soldiers in West Bank
(MENAFN) Medics and eyewitnesses stated that on Friday, Sep. 17 scores of Palestinian demonstrators were wounded in confrontations with Israeli soldiers in demonstration against the Israeli settlement in the West Bank.
217 demonstrators were wounded by Israeli soldiers, comprising 35 fired by rubber-coated metal bullets and 182 subjected to suffocation after breathing in tear gas, according to a report by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society.
Intense fighting erupted on Friday afternoon between scores of demonstrators and Israeli soldiers in villages of Beita and Beit Dajan close to northern West Bank city of Nablus, stated eyewitnesses.
Fighting in Beita have been carrying on for nearly four months in demonstration against founding a settlement position on lands that belong to the village's residents, with the demonstrators waving Palestinian flags, screaming slogans against Israel, and hurling stones at the soldiers who shot rubber bullets and tear gas canisters to separate them, they noted.
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The police in Lagos have said their calls for help from the Navy and the Air Force during Tuesday’s robbery at FESTAC Town were ignored.
Some senior police officers said they contacted the navy when the robbers arrived on the scene.
It was learnt that the navy told the police that even their smallest vessel was too......big to enter the canal.
The police were reportedly asked to seek help from the Air Force.
The Air Force was also said to have been contacted to trail the robbers on the canal but failed to take action.
The senior police officers said the Air Force directed the police to contact its headquarters in Abuja for clearance.
Navy’s Director of Information Commodore Aliyu Kabiru said the outfit would not engage the police in a blame game or controversy.
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March 3, 2015
Prof Saugata Roy’s intervention on the statement made by J&K CM | Transcript
In an Adjournment Motion, on the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister’s statement on Sunday, where he had thanked Pakistan, the militants and the Huriyat, for the conducive atmosphere created during J&K Assembly polls.
Yesterday, the Hon’ble Home Minister was kind enough to clarify that the Government of India did not associate with the views expressed by the Jammu and Kashmir CM.
But, where he had deferred? The Home Minister mentioned that he had spoken to the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister had informed him, that the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister had not told him about his views regarding Pakistan, and the Home Minister also said that the conducive atmosphere during the election was created by the armed forces, the Election Commission and the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
So, obviously, the statement of the Home Minister is at variance with that Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister. It seems on the face of it we will accept the view of the Home Minister and it seems the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister is not telling the truth.
In such a case, we would like the Hon’ble Prime Minister to clear the air about such a sensitive issue coming from a newly elected Chief Minister of a state, which is a border sensitive state. And whether his views are endorsed by the Prime Minister and whether the Prime Minister was informed of the views of the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, before taking a decision.


Dolpa, Aug. 14: A general strike in Dolpa district demanding Surkhet as its provincial capital in the new federal setup has entered its fifth day today.
However, ‘failure’ of the lawmakers, who were elected from the district in the second Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, to support with their agitation and raise their concerns in the parliament has saddened the local people.
Local social worker Jyoti Prasad Pahari accused CPN-UML lawmaker Dhan Bahadur Budha, who was elected from the district in the second CA elections, of being ignorant about the demands of the folks and failing to raise the voices of local people in the parliament.
He, however, said that the lawmakers from Karnali region have pledged to address the demands of local people and leaders of various political parties in the region, who have been launching demonstrations, demanding Karnali as an autonomous state in the new federal setup.
He said that the people of Dolpa are saddened by the apathy of the lawmakers from Dolpa to address demands of the local people.
Local people said that Budha had pledged road access to the district, establish a hospital and educational institutions before being elected as the lawmaker, but they said Budha hardly visited 10 times thereafter, let alone raise the talks of development of Dolpa in the parliament.


The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has raised questions on the recent decision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on the issue of change in the Senate election schedule.
According to details, the Secretary General of PPP, Syed Nayyer Hussain Bukhari has said that he had written a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) giving logics and arguments to extend the date but he rejected the demand to extend the date.
Syed Nayyer Hussain said that now the decision of the ECP to change the schedule gives rise to suspicions. He said that the date was extended only a day after the ECP refusal.
The Secretary General further stated that the ECP should clarify that why PPP demand was denied and under whose pressure the date was extended. He said that it is clear that the ruling party could not make a final decision on the tickets of the PTI candidates so the date was extended.
Bukhari said that the ECP has played the role of facilitator for the ruling party by changing the schedule. He said that the ECP is making the Senate elections controversial with such measures.
“PPP expresses serious concerns over this decision and demanded clarification,” he added.


By Laman Ismayilova
Hilal Baydarov's film 'Sermon to the Fish' has been awarded at
the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland, Azernews
The film received the Pardo Verde WWF Special Mention prize as
well as an environmental award by the junior jury.
Recall that 'Sermon to the Fish' was included in the
international competition program. The film had its world premiere
at the festival.
The film tells about a soldier who returns from war and finds
everyone in his village has rotten due to a mysterious illness.
The only survivor, his sister, is also slowly rotting, with only
a dog to keep her company.
The film was co-produced by Azerbaijan, Mexico, Switzerland, and
The scriptwriters of the film are Hilal Baydarov and Aisu Akjan.
Cast: Rena Askarova, Orkhan Iskandarli and Huseyn Nasirov.
The Locarno International Film Festival is considered the fourth
most important European film festival after Cannes, Venice, and
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GARDEN CITY, Kan. (KSNW) – The Garden City Police Department announced Friday that they have received information that there has been an influx of counterfeit pharmaceuticals that have been laced with fentanyl.
Officials said they have seen an increase in overdoses, which they suspect to be related to counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
The Garden City Police Department is asking anyone in the community to call the Garden
City Police Department at (620) 276-1300 if they have information related to these pharmaceuticals. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (620) 275-7807, or text their tip to Garden City PD, text GCTIP, and the information to Tip411 (847411).


The UNP has called on the Elections Commissioner to ensure that the displaced persons in the North are given the chance to exercise their franchise at the forthcoming local government polls.
UNP Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya told a press conference that the Commissioner should ensure that about 10,000 persons displaced from the North who are currently living in Puttalam should be given the chance to cast their votes in a free and fair manner.
Jayasuriya also charged that some high ranking police officers are influenced by politicians.
He said that the Elections Commissioner should call on the state institutions to respect public opinion.
Citing an example, Jayasuriya said that while blue flags representing the governing party are allowed in certain areas, the green flags have been taken down.


Islamabad [Pakistan], Dec.18 (ANI): Pakistan's National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retired) Nasir Janjua on Monday appeared to be criticizing the United States of America on its stance on Kashmir as well as its lack of support and acknowledgement to and of Islamabad's counter-terrorism efforts.
Geo TV quoted Lt. Gen. Janjau, as saying that Washington has been and is following the Indian policy line on the Kashmir dispute.
Speaking at a seminar on national security policy, Lt. Gen. Janjua all said that Washington and other countries are ignoring the fact that Pakistan has given most human and economic sacrifices in the war against terrorism.
He also claimed that insurgents and not freedom fighters are operating in Balochistan and their aggression has been successfully quelled. He even said that some of these insurgents were now swearing fealty to Pakistan.
He said that terrorism in Pakistan had emerged after the country decided to support US and the West.
"Security in South Asia is under pressure," he said. (AN with inputs)


Vice President of PPM, Abdul Raheem Abdulla (Adhurey) has said that the people taking part in the current anti-government protest rallies are those that stand against the Islamic faith.
Speaking at a PPM press conference today, Adhurey advised the public not to join the efforts to bring other faiths to the Maldives. He said that the people who join the rallies now being planned by MDP are those against the religion.
Adhurey said that it is embarrassing and sad to see Maldivians applauding the EU resolution yesterday calling to allow for other faiths in the Maldives and to put an end to the efforts to implement the death sentence.
He said that all the victories achieved by the Maldives so far are rooted in the Islamic faith. And even if the foreign aids were cut off, another faith cannot be allowed in the Maldives.


MOGADISHU, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire has appealed to the international community for humanitarian support to help avert a humanitarian crisis as floods uproot hundreds of thousands.
Khaire said the situation was fast escalating as aid agencies warned that close to half a million people had been affected in south-central regions of the country.
"We have all agreed to put our efforts together to help those who have been affected the floods," the prime minister said on Saturday evening after commissioning a 22-member team to spearhead the response.
He also called on envoys who also attended the meeting to step in while urging Somalis to contribute resources to stem the crisis after more than 400,000 Somalis have been affected by the flooding including 175,000 others who have been displaced.
"We urgently call on the various sectors of the community such as clerics, women, parliamentarians and aid agencies to consult on emergency response to our people affected by floods," Khaire said.
Thousands were still moving Saturday from their homes in central regions as the River Shabelle burst its banks inundating Baladweyne town in central Somalia. African Union troops joined in on Saturday to transport families to safe grounds.
The Norwegian Refugees Council said on Friday that upwards of 400,00 people had been displaced along the Shabelle and Juba rivers which emanate from Ethiopia draining into the Indian Ocean.
The humanitarian appeal follows an ongoing drought relief efforts in the country which the UN has warned could still spiral into a famine.
The committee to be chaired by deputy prime minister will oversee the response in coordination with the ministry of humanitarian affairs.
The prime minister said his government will urgently respond to prevent the crisis from deteriorating into a catastrophe, adding that the committee will soon start efforts to help the victims who are currently in dire need of assistance.


Today, the winner of the Azerbaijan Basketball League "Sabah" will play its second game in the FIBA European Cup.
Idman.biz informs that the opponent of the Boban Mitev team will be the club "Rabotnički" of North Macedonia. Considering that the national champion won against "Donar Groningen" in the first match, and the opponent lost to "Rapid" from Romania, it can be expected that the match will take place in an intense struggle.
Because "Sabah" will try to continue the successful series, "Rabotnichki" will try to win its first victory. Note that the match will start at 22:30 Baku time.


GMOA agrees with Health Minister’s stance on Ayurvedic COVID syrup
(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said that they have agreed with the statement made by Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi over the Ayurvedic syrup that claims to cure COVID-19.
Addressing the media, GMOA Editor Dr. Haritha Aluthge said the Minister has said the local medicinal syrup was not yet scientifically proven to cure coronavirus.
If the local syrup is effective, the Government will announce the public,” Dr. Aluthge said.
He said the GMOA also holds the similar stance which Minister has on this.


Chennai, Mar 13: (UNI) Slamming Prime Minister for his failure to prevent the Pulwama terror attack
in which 40 CRPF soldiers were martyred, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said
the incident showed the Prime Minister’s failed Kashmir policy.
Interacting with the students of Stella Maris College for Women here, he said, without going into the subsequent air strike by the IAF on JeM terror camps in Pakistan, asked why Mr Modi failed to prevent the Pulwama attack and sought to know what the NDA government had done to protect the security forces.
The Pulwama incident showed failure of Modi’s Kashmir policy, he added.
He said ?Pakistan will continue to support terror and we have to counter that. But that was only one aspect of the problem”.
Stating insurgency could not be fought without the support of the local people, Rahul said the Modi Government failed to end the sense of alienation among the Kashmiris.
While it was necessary to stop militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, one must also ?embrace the people? of the state, He said and added that it wa necessary to engage with the people of Jammu and Kashmir to secure a better future.
On bringing peace back in Jammu and Kashmir, he said the first step was to build the bridge to the people there. It was built between 2004-2014 during the UPA government due to which terror
attacks had come down drastically and power was given to the people by holding elections in the state.
When the UPA was in power, it adopted the ?strategic approach? of taking the people along in the fight against terror and as a result violence came down between 2004 and 2014.
?Compare this with the spike in incidents in the last five years?, he said, adding, ”if Modi embrace the Kashmiris, then the people there will embrace him”.


ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey's state-run agency says at least two police officers were removed from key posts in the city of Izmir hours after police there detained some 25 people in a new bribery and fraud investigation.
The Anadolu Agency said Izmir's police chief was among 16 senior police officials reassigned to new posts on Wednesday. A deputy police chief in Izmir was also dismissed late on Tuesday.
The officers' dismissal was a sign that the government was continuing to hit back at police who are leading investigations apparently targeting the government, which is also scrambling to contain another scandal that has implicated former Cabinet ministers.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has fired those ministers but he has also denounced the investigation as a conspiracy to harm his government and vowed to fight back.


Patiala: Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday laid the foundation stone of Punjab’s first dedicated sports university, along with other development projects in Patiala.
According to a state government press release, the Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Sports University will be developed at a cost of Rs 500 crore, while Rs 60 crore will be spent for the academic and administrative blocks and hostels.
Recalling the contributions of his grandfather Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, the Chief Minister said that he wished to see Punjab grow as a sports hub, with scientifically educated sportspersons and coaches.
Thanking the village of Sidhuwal for providing land for the university and other projects, announcing a Rs 50 lakh grant for the village.
Reassuring the people of the state government’s efforts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, the CM said that he hoped that the staff and students will be able to move into the campus by 2022.


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KABUL: Josep Borrell, chief of the European Foreign Policy says that the EU remained with no choice but to engage with the government of the Islamic Movement of Taliban and maintain its diplomatic mission in Kabul.
Borrell told the European parliament that“embassies of the member states have been closed and they are not going to reopen but we still have a delegation that can be seen …”
He expressed concerns over the rapid collapse of the former government and termed it as a great“tragedy”. He denied the recognition of the Taliban government but stressed Europe has more leverage to remain engaged with the Islamic Movement.
This comes as the Afghanistan International TV Channel reported that the European Parliament urged the EU Union to invite a militia commander, Ahmad Massod to a meeting to discuss the current situation of Afghanistan.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday appealed everybody not to politicize the coronavirus issue.
According to the details, Prime Minister Imran Khan while talking to media and his ministers on April 18 said that coronavirus was a natural calamity and nobody should make use of it to gain some political benefit.
He also said that there was certainly a group of people in the country who was not in favor of the betterment in the situation just to attain some political benefits.
He also requested everybody not to play politics at that point in time when the country needed united efforts to combat the coronavirus.
He also expressed displeasure on the spread of rumors about the increasing toll of deaths in Karachi. Talking about this issue, he said that it was very irresponsible on the part of those people who were spreading such things without any confirmation.
The prime minister expressed his satisfaction over the less damaging situation in the country but at the same time indicated that the number of cases might rise after the 20th of May. In that case, hospitals and the overall health system might go under huge pressure, he added.
He also said that the government was fretful about the aftereffects the pandemic could leave on the poor in the country.
The prime minister emphatically refuted the stories about hiding the real number of coronavirus cases and said that by hiding the actual number of cases, the patients coming to the hospitals would not vanish away.
He said that while developing some nationwide policy regarding coronavirus pandemic the government would be more concerned about the situation of the low-income strata of the society.
While quoting the example of Ansaar who helped Muhajreen at a testing time, he asked the people out there to help one another following the golden principles of Islam.
Talking about the leniency in the lock-down, the prime minister said that many governments across the world did blunders in the fight against COVID-19 but here in Pakistan the government was taking decisions keeping in view the economic conditions of the country and the welfare of the masses.
He also addressed the police force deployed for the effective implementation of the lock-down and said that try to make people understand the purpose of the lock-down instead of beating them with sticks.
He further said that the lock-down would go useless if the people took to streets against it.
He also expressed his hope that Pakistan would bounce as a much resilient nation after the end of this pandemic.
Earlier on the same day, Planning & Development Minister Asad Umar said that it was the responsibility of the government to save the lives of its people. He added that Pakistan was not in a position to shut down the business activities completely as the middle-class stratum already had started being affected by the lock-down.
The same day, Production & Industries Minister Hammad Azhar said that the government was fully aware of the issue of unemployment. The government was going to introduce a big programme for those who experienced unemployment due to this natural calamity, he added.


He added: “The unfolding political situation in Zimbabwe was of great concern.”
The United States late Tuesday encouraged its citizens in Zimbabwe to take shelter and said it was closing its embassy to the public amid unconfirmed reports that a coup against President Robert Mugabe was underway.
“As a result of the ongoing political uncertainty through the night, the ambassador has instructed all employees to remain home tomorrow,” the embassy said on its website.
“US government personnel have been instructed to shelter in their residences tonight,” it continued, adding that its citizens were advised to “shelter in place” until further notice.
There were reports late Tuesday that the military was attempting to depose the president after a day in which tanks were seen heading towards Harare and there was a noticeable increase of troops on the capital’s streets.
Tensions have been raised in Zimbabwe since last week when Mugabe fired his vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
On Monday, top General Constantino Chiwenga had warned Mugabe that the army would intervene if the President continued to expel former liberation fighters who supported Mnangagwa.


CNN Censors Maher’s ‘Gay Mehlman’ Comment
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Foreign Minister Sabry Meets US President Joe Biden
Sept 23 (AdaDerana) – Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has met the President of the United States, Joe Biden at the reception on the occasion of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly.
The dinner was hosted by the U.S. President and the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden.
Minister Sabry is scheduled to Sri Lanka's statement at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly tomorrow (Sep. 24) in New York.
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ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Marvi Memon has said that the programme is taking care of about 5.15 million women.
Speaking at a function in Lahore, she said efforts are being made to empower and educate women for development of the country.
She said the programme is one of the five biggest social security networks in the world. It will help alleviate poverty and ensure equity among all provinces. She said the government believes in promoting regional languages, which provide a binding force for national integration.


Lahore, April 24: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan’s regional coordinator Israruddin Israr revealed in his presentation during a meeting in Lahore that during the last year at least 17 women and girls had been killed in so-called ‘honor’ related cases. He also said that during the last five months 51 cases of treason had been registered in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. He further said that two cases of rape, 20 suicides, 22 cases of kidnappings, 91 cases of murders were reported. He added that more than 219 people were injured in various criminal incidents during the last year.
Highlighting the region’s issues, Israr said that Gilgit-Baltistan is still in the clutches of the Minister of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan. He said that the current caretaker setup is powerless, and enjoying only protocol without any power. He added that the sectarian schism in Gigit-Baltistan has not been addressed and schools, hospitals and several other public institutions remain divided on sectarian lines.
Israr also talked about the Attabad IDPs’ sufferings and the activists from Hunza who were imprisoned by an ATA court. He also said that six journalists were either attacked or threatened during the last year in the region.
Speaking at the occasion, Senator Afrasiab Khan Khattak said that tt is time to develop the region into a constitutional province and end the deepening sense of deprivation in the region. He further said that the region has been neglected by successive governments, adding that the majority of the people of GB want to become constitutional citizens of Pakistan. He said that there’s no impediment to giving them citizenship rights.
Former SCBA Chairperson Asma Jahangir said that the status of Human Rights in the Gilgit-Baltistan region is not satisfactory. She said that the ‘bewildered authorities’ are registering cases of treason against people who come out to seek their basic rights. She said that recently cases were registered against 9 people who were protesting against Pakistan’s role in the Yemen conflict. She said that later the parliament also decided against intervention in Yemen, but the authorities in GB had the audacity to register cases against activists and political workers.
The HRCP’s annual meeting was attended by a large group of people, including representatives from the Gilgit-Baltistan region.


ISLAMABAD, Sept 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the members of cabinet to come forward to help address the miseries of flood-hit people and enhance the relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Presiding over the federal cabinet meeting, the prime minister in his televised remarks urged the ministers to put more focus on helping the poor flood-stricken at this critical time besides fulfilling their official duties.
“In this digital world, you can even do your official work through zoom. But you also have to help those [flood-affected] people as well,” he remarked.
The Prime Minister while acknowledging the efforts of those cabinet members, who are active in flood relief activities, said those not active in such efforts should also come forward and help the affected people.
He hoped that water in the flood affected areas will recede in two to three months and people will be rehabilitated. “Be it the philanthropists, doctors, police officers, bureaucrats, army, all know what is the situation. Your efforts will be remembered by the flood affected people.”
The Prime Minister lamented that the flood affected masses, who also knew the people doing politics at this critical time and were quiet, will respond when the time will come.
He said that Pakistan despite its meager contribution in the global emission was facing the huge effects of climate change.
The Prime Minister appreciated UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres for visiting Pakistan at the critical time as well as the UN flash appeal of US $ 160 million to help the flood affected people.
He said that the UN Secretary General, who also visited the flood affected areas during his visit, urged international community to take practical steps to help Pakistan to mitigate the sufferings of the flood affected people as well as to mitigate the negative effects of climate change.
The Prime Minister also praised UN Secretary Antonio Guterres for his empathetic attitude towards the flood-affected people and his views about climate change injustice with Pakistan.


About 400 companies are in Finance Ministry’s taxpayers list; however, the ministry has praised eight firms in total for paying their taxes on time.
“Several companies which have paid their taxes on time and respected the laws were honored,” said the Deputy Minister of Finance, Ahmad Shafiq Qarizada.
Among the taxpayers AWCC has been awarded the first by the ministry.
“We got the first position and the reason is that we paid the taxes on time in a transparent process and respect to the laws of Afghanistan,” said the head of AWCC, Ameen Rameen.
As the first Telecommunication firm in Afghanistan, the AWCC was established in 2002 and currently, the company have the network coverage across the country.


According to Slovenian media reports on January 10, the Slovenian Police Union announced that 5,000 policemen are expected to participate in the strike on the 11th until an agreement is reached with the government.
The reason for the strike was that the government deprived the police of two rights to higher salaries.
Rok Cvetko, president of the Police Union, said that during the strike, the police will ensure a minimum workflow to ensure the safety of life and property and meet international obligations.
Slovenian Interior Minister Hawes said he would talk to the union but would not accept the threat.
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The Philippines reported 104 new cases of the Omicron subvariants BA.5, BA.4, and BA.2.12.1 according to the latest genome sequencing, the Department of Health (DOH) said.
DOH Officer-in-Charge Ma. Rosario Vergeire said via a press briefing that there are 95 new BA.5 cases. Among the said number, 16 of them came from Davao Region, 25 from Soccsksargen, and one each from Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and the National Capital Region.
The health department said that the 83 new BA.5 cases have recovered, five of them are isolating, while seven of them are still under verification.
Meanwhile, seven more people tested positive for the BA.4 subvariant. Among the said number, five of them came from Soccsksargen and two from Davao Region. The DOH said that all of them have already recovered.
Lastly, two more BA.2.12.1 cases have been reported in Davao Region. Both have also recovered.
— Ronald Espartinez


PM meets members of Syria’s military football team
Damascus, Prime Minister Imad Khamis received on Thursday members of Syria’s military football team who gained the third place at the World military Cup which was held in Oman recently.
Premier Khamis conveyed the amity and appreciation of President Bashar al-Assad and the Syrian people for the team members and the administrative staff, technicians and players who achieved good results despite the circumstances of the terrorist war on Syria and the limited possibilities.
He affirmed that the government will continue to provide support for the development of individual and collective sports, noting that one of the priorities of reconstruction stage is to rehabilitate the sports infrastructure, which was damaged due to the terrorist war on Syria.
During the meeting, talks dealt with the challenges experienced by the sports sector and the need to work on the development of sports situation.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agencyhttps://syrianewsgazette.com/pm-meets-members-of-syrias-military-football-team-2/General


(Kuala Lumpur) – HM Sultan Muhammad V expressed confidence that the government will be able to come up with new and innovative ways to help the people face the uncertain global economy.
The King of Malaysia said he was happy with the cooperation extended by the private sector and NGOs to the government to realise the development plans for the people, according to Malaysia’s National News Agency (Bernama).
“As we all know, the global economy remains uncertain. This situation will surely have a direct impact on the people, especially those with low incomes,” he said at the investiture in conjunction with the 2018 Federal Territories Day at Istana Negara. He reminded the people of the importance of unity and expressed the hope that it would be strengthened.
He also said: “For Malaysia, which aims to be among the top countries of the world in terms of the economy, the well-being of the people and social innovation through the National Transformation 2050, understanding and unity among the people of various races and religions should be well nurtured for the success of the nation,” Bernama reported.


A peaceful protest was held against the illegal exploitation of
mineral deposits by Armenia in the Azerbaijani territories in
Parliament Square in London, Azernews reports.
Representatives of Azerbaijani and Turkish diaspora
organizations, local residents, and Azerbaijani students studying
in this country took part in the protest organized by the
Coordination Council of Azerbaijanis in the UK. The protestors
demonstrated support to the Azerbaijani Eco activists by holding
signs that read,“Stop the illegal exploitation of Azerbaijan's
natural resources!” and“Stop environmental terrorism in the
territories of Azerbaijan!”“Stop Armenian ecocide”“Armenian
mines=war crimes”“We demand justice” and others.
Residents of London city were informed about Armenia's illegal
exploitation of Azerbaijan's natural resources in the territories
under the temporary control of Russian peacekeepers.
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Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has scored himself and his administration high in its empowerment programme, the governor at a press briefing at Asaba, Tuesday, said that he have continued to stay on course with his SMART Agenda despite the economic recession.
The governor who accepted the fact that the government have not to move much faster than it ought said: “The fact remains that though the economy is bad we have continued to keep hope alive and to do that which we have been able to do and we will continue to stay focused on our programs.”
Okowa explained that his administration has done a lot in the area of job creation, stating, “realizing that we need to create jobs for our unemployed youths, realizing that we need to grow the private sector and we are growing through the micro credit support and some other programs we have been running in the course of our governance.”
“In the year 2015 we had two main programs for the youths; the Youth Agriculture and Entrepreneurialship Program (YAGEP) and in that year we had 256 youths that were trained in agricultural production and we are happy to announce that they have all been established; we have visited some of them and they are doing very well and we are glad to announce the success of the program,”
He added, “in the Skills Training and Entrepreneurialship Program (STEP) we engaged 1044 youths and we have had a continued monitoring and mentoring program; we have created a mentoring and monitoring office and the reports we have received have been very positive.”
The governor disclosed, “in the year 2016 YAGEP program, we trained 342 persons while in the STEP program, we trained 557 persons; the programs had their starter packs put in place and we had a micro-credit adjustment because we believe that if we continue to meet the people’s need, things will be better for them, so, while we are providing them with starter packs, we are also introducing them to work with the micro-credit scheme.”
“We have also started a program for people with disabilities, they have been engaged in the programs and they are currently doing very well; we also had the graduate employment enhancement scheme; most of the youths in the agricultural scheme are in clusters because we realized that it was the best way and we have been doing very well with the cluster system,” he emphasized.
However, the governor failed to give with empirical evidence how many of these youths trained in both YAGEP and STEP program are still in business, and their contribution to the state GDP and the impact on the economy of Delta State.


Texas, the state that has executed the most people by far since the death penalty was reinstated in the U.S. 40 years ago, had the nation's second-busiest death chamber this year for the first time since 2001, the Texas Tribune reports. Georgia’s nine executions in 2016 surpassed the Lone Star State’s record-low seven. The shift . . .
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WPD has evidence in burglary cases
Chief Bruce Uselman of the Wadena Police Department said Monday that the WPD has evidence related to the string of burglary cases reported last month. Uselman said the evidence is currently being analyzed by the crime lab at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, but he could not describe the specific nature of the item or items being analyzed out of concern for the ongoing investigation.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Wednesday said that the ‘selected government’ of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) does politics on non-issues instead of focusing on real problems.
The PPP chairman was addressing a ceremony held on the death anniversary of Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan.
Speaking on the occasion, Bilawal said that the PPP will continue to fight against the non-democratic forces while continuing with its vision as foreseen by Zulfiqar Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto.
He said that the country has been handed over to a ‘selected government’ which needs to be told that the general public wants real democracy.
While criticising the PTI led government, he said that the ruling party was governing through social media platforms even on serious issues such as the foreign policy.
“For God’s sake, do not turn these crucial issues into a joke,” said the PPP chairman.
He said that the United Nations has finally produced a report on the atrocities being faced by innocent Kashmiris and the prime minister, instead of attending the session himself, sent his foreign minister.
Bilawal further said that a national consensus is needed on important issues such as water crises and foreign affairs through the parliament, something which the ‘selected government’ cannot achieve.


JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — One long-term care facility in Jefferson County reported 85 total COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.
State health leaders said there were 7 new cases among Jefferson City Health and Rehabilitation Center's residents and 3 new cases among its staff over the past week. In total, health leaders say 51 residents and 34 staff members at the center have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Tennessee Department of Health reports 5 more residents have recovered from COVID-19 over the past week, bringing the facility's total resident recoveries to 22. However, state leaders say one more resident died due to COVID-19 in the past week. A total of six residents have died from the coronavirus at the center.
NHC HealthCare Farragut also reported a large increase in cases on Friday, per TDH. The facility is now reporting 25 residents have had COVID-19, an increase of 15 from last week. Two deaths were also reported in the last week. TDH said 22 staff members have tested positive there, and 10 of the residents have already recovered.
Signature Healthcare of Fentress County, the county's only long-term care facility reporting a cluster, reported 11 new cases among staff and residents in the last week. There are now 11 residents who have had COVID-19 and 14 staff members. No deaths have been reported to TDH.
Overall, the Tennessee Department of Health said that 412 facilities have had multiple cases. Nearly 4,000 residents have had COVID-19 and 536 of them have died, officials said. They also said that around 3,600 staff members have had the coronavirus.
They said that they are following state and federal guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.


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Riyadh: Heavy rains in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Thursday delayed flights, forced school suspensions and closed the road to Mecca, state media reported.
Images posted to social media on Thursday showed standing water snarling traffic in Jeddah.
The city's King Abdulaziz International Airport said that 'due to weather conditions, the departure of some flights has been delayed' and urged passengers to contact carriers for up-to-date schedules.
The official Saudi Press Agency reported before dawn that schools in the city would be suspended as rains were forecast to continue throughout the day.
Schools were also closed in the nearby towns of Rabigh and Khulais 'to preserve the safety of male and female students', SPA said.
The kingdom is in the middle of final exams, yet schools had already been closed nationwide on Wednesday after a holiday was declared following Saudi Arabia's shock defeat of Argentina in the World Cup.
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EU executive assures Iran nuclear discussions grow smoothly
(MENAFN) On Friday, an EU executive stated that talks on Iran’s nuclear pact are “on right track” and one last agreement will be finalized very soon.
A top EU executive said “we are on the right track for a final agreement,” regarding the talks in the Austrian capital Vienna to attract the United States and Iran again to the 2015 nuclear agreement.
The executive highlighted that a “good solution” of the issue might be endangered by the slow speed of the talks. The executive added, “Still, I think we will have an agreement (…) sooner than later.”
In the past week, Josep Borrell who is EU’s foreign policy chief further noted he aimed “to be able to inform the public about the final decision within weeks.”
Spokespersons from Iran, China, Russia, France, the UK, and Germany under EU rule conducted multiple talks since December 2021.
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Mr Samuel Musa, Assistant Head, Public Relations Officer, disclosed that the effort was in collaboration with Social Development Secretariat (SDS) FCT.
Musa said that the board monitors FCT neighbourhood to ensure that such people are captured and handled over to SDS, for rehabilitation and repatriation to their original destinations.
He said that the effort was to achieve a healthy environment in the FCT.
He said the board was committed to remove such people from the street, saying AEPB patrol team would continue to monitor the city in collaboration with other sister agencies.
Musa said that the board had pilot Life Camp District in Integrated Solid Waste Management project in the FCT.
He said that one of the objectives of the project was to improve the treatment and final disposal of municipal solid waste.
He added that the project was in collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), adding that it was a positive development that would promote waste management in the city.
Musa said that the board had enlightened residents on proper ways to use their bins at all times.
“This is part of sensitisation, educating the residents how waste can be managed.
“We have started with Life Camp; we will ensure that we get to all the FCT communities with our sensitisation programme.
“This effort will help the board to achieve its goal of keeping the city clean,’’ he said.
He, however, urged the residents to always ensure a prompt payment of their environmental service bills and make proper use of bins to promote healthy environment.
Musa said that the board would continue prosecuting residents, who refused to pay their service management bills.
According to him, the prosecution would go a long way to encourage the residents to comply with the environmental laws and regulations.


BANGALORE: The state Congress while defending the UPA government‘s proposal to provide four per cent reservation to minorities, has urged the state government to pass a resolution urging the Centre to introduce amendments to enhance the existing 27 per cent quota reserved for the Other Backward Communities (OBC).
Addressing the Media after the general body meeting of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) here on Saturday, he said that the state Congress will raise the issue in the current Legislature session.
Ridiculing the state BJP leaders for their opposition to an extension in the reservation quota for religious minorities, he added: “They (BJP) must realise that the minorities in Karnataka are already enjoying such privileges for over a decade.”
Parmeshwar said that at the meeting it was also decided to appeal to the Centre on conferring special status to the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, the most backward region of the state. He also urged the state government to ensure the fulfillment of the long-pending demand of people of the region.
‘CBI Probe Must for BBMP Scam’
It was also decided to urge the state government to order a CBI inquiry into the multi-crore scam in the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
“Hundreds of crores meant for development have been swindled... the culprits should be brought to book,” he added.
During the meeting, the Centre was hailed for its several pro-poor programmes, including the MGNREGA and legislations such as the Right to Food and Right to Education acts.
The BJP government in the state was chastised for its failure to take up drought relief works, poor management of resources and inability to meet revenue expenditure.
“The government must help the farming community which is facing a severe crisis,” he said, adding that a state-wide agitation against the BJP government will be launched.
‘SC Verdict Vindicates Cong’s Stand’
Bangalore: Union Minister for Corporate Affairs M Veerappa Moily while welcoming the CBI Special Court’s judgment in the private complaint filed by Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy said that the verdict had vindicated the Congress’ resolve to fight against corruption. Moily, who was here to attend the general body meeting of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) added on the complaint which was dismissed: “It has been made crystal clear that the UPA government is stern against corruption.” On Swamy’s decision to approach the upper court against the verdict the minister said that he can go anywhere he wants to. “As long as people like him exist, anyone can be dragged to court.”
Minister for External Affairs S M Krishna, who was also present, reacted that the court’s verdict was a vindication of Chidambaram’s stance on the issue. “We are happy with the judgement... allegations against Chidambaram were baseless and cannot be scrutinised by the judiciary,” he said.


Saudi Arabia, Cyprus Discuss Enhancing Cooperation In Digital Economy, Research And Innovation
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, June 8, 2022, SPA -- Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha met here today with Cypriot Deputy Minister for Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Kyriacos Kokkinos and Cyprus Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Stavros Avgoustides.
During the meeting, the two sides went over Saudi-Cypriot relations and means to enhance them in the technological, research and innovation fields, in addition to discussing ways necessary to develop cooperation aspects through improving the growth of digital economy.
Al-Swaha reviewed the capabilities of the digital infrastructure for the communications and information technology sector that enhanced the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's digital status as the biggest and fastest and highest digital economy in the Middle East and North Africa, where both sides also discussed means to attract leading technological companies and the important transition that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing at all levels, which reflects the growth and prosperity of the digital economy.
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"We felt that deserved to be the center of the square," Fossarelli said.
Scully said the improvements have had a profound impact on students, making them take pride in their school and the surrounding property.
"You can see by the spirit of the students that the physical plant has a lot to do with the atmosphere of the school," he said. "It has created a new spirit at the high school."
The final goal has also been achieved, with the school's accreditation probation being removed.


Conservatives Drive Down Bush’s Poll Numbers
A staggering 45% of the president’s supposed base disapproves of his performance. And it gets worse for the president….
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Angry conservatives are driving the approval ratings of President Bush and the GOP-led Congress to dismal new lows, according to an AP-Ipsos poll that underscores why Republicans fear an Election Day massacre.
Six months out, the intensity of opposition to Bush and Congress has risen sharply, along with the percentage of Americans who believe the nation is on the wrong track.
The AP-Ipsos poll also suggests that Democratic voters are far more motivated than Republicans. Elections in the middle of a president’s term traditionally favor the party whose core supporters are the most energized.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Al Khalij Commercial Bank (Al Khaliji) recently made a donation to the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs (QSRSN), a local humanitarian organisation that aims to support and develop the skills and capabilities of people with disabilities.
Hamad al-Kubaisi, Group chief human resources and administration officer at Al Khaliji, handed over the donation to Taleb Abdullah Afifah, board member at QSRSN.
Al-Kubaisi said, 'Al Khaliji's initiative comes in line with its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme and commitment towards good citizenship. It's part of Al Khaliji's strategic objectives to extend helping hand to charity organisations such as the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs. We are very proud to support and work closely with this esteemed organisation, to promote non-discrimination, and inclusive growth.
Afifah conveyed the appreciation of QSRSN chairman Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah al-Thani to Al Khaliji for the bank's co-operation with the society to sponsor 'noble causes. He said the target audience will 'enormously benefit from the donation, and will help improve health conditions.
He said the co-operation between the society and Al Khaliji continues 'in the best interest of disabled people, and the bank's donation will be used to purchase medical equipment like electric wheelchairs, electric medical beds, wheelchairs with special specifications for persons with severe movement disabilities, eye glasses, hearing aids, computer devices for people with visual impairments and other related devices.
Al Khaliji said the donation forms part of its continuous efforts to support the community it serves, while committing to its multi-faceted CSR, which contributes to the achievement of the four pillars of the Qatar National Vision 2030, and its emphasis on human and social development.
The bank said it will consistently demonstrate its promise to community development in Qatar, and will continue supporting initiatives and programmes that raise public awareness of important social issues.
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A leading Swiss banking indicator published on Wednesday shows that banks are more pessimistic about the state of their business now than they were in the summer.
The indicator conducted by the Swiss Economic Institute (KOF) uses a survey to measure the business and employment mood and outlook in the banking sector.
It is the first time since the start of 2010 when the sector began to recover from the economic crisis that the majority of the institutions surveyed said that affairs were worse than they had been at the time of the last indicator which was issued in July.
The respondents were particularly pessimistic about employment prospects. Switzerland’s two biggest banks – Credit Suisse and UBS – have already both announced major staff cuts, and the indicator shows that more job cuts are to be expected in the sector in the next few months.
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The New York Yankees and New York Nets are teaming up on a major shopping spree to open a new merchandise store in Manhattan, the team announced on Tuesday.
The two teams said they would sell more than 1,000 items from their collections to the new shop, a move that will be the largest retail store ever opened by a professional sports team in New York City.
New York City will be a major hub for the store, which is expected to open in 2019, according to the team.
The Yankees have been selling their merchandise on their team-owned Manhattan stores since 2013, and the Nets will be among the first major teams to open the store in 2019.
The Knicks, who are in their 11th season in the NBA, said they plan to have an office in the new store by 2020.
They said they will be able to open more than 300 stores by 2021.


Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo was narrowly escaped from the sealed and arrest of its officials over the Chandimal Jayasinghe’s lockdown rules breaking party with a quick decision of the Police. Hours before the action against the hotel investigation has been handed over to Colombo Crimes Division removing it from Fort Police. According to police sources, due to this, the action taken regarding the Shangri-La Hotel was avoided.
Police sources told Lankasara that there is a speculation among the police officers as to whether the purpose of handing over the investigation to the Colombo Crimes Division to obstruct further investigations into the incident.
The sources suspect that this is due to the fact that some senior police officials were aware of the date and venue of the party and the people who were going to it. It is also said that this is the reason why the police were late in taking action against the party while various publicity was spread on social media about the party. However, in the end, the police had to take action in the face of continuous criticism on social media regarding the party.
Nearly 20 people who allegedly attended the party have been remanded in custody after being arrested by the police.


ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub Khan on Monday informed the Senate that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government had collected Rs120 billion in additional revenue of the energy sector in just 18 months.
He said this while responding to a motion under Rule 218 regarding gas and power scarcity in the domestic and industrial sectors.
Omar said that the government had started a campaign to check power theft in various parts of the country and in this regard criminal cases had been registered against 30,000 people.
The minister said that about 4,000 persons had been put behind the bars for their involvement in power pilferage while hundreds of employees had been issued show cause notices for their involvement in corruption.
He said that currently, there was zero load-shedding on around 80 per cent feeders.
The minister further said that the government had brought improvement in the distribution system and was determined to end load shedding on the remaining 20 per cent feeders by controlling electricity theft.
Omar said that the circular debt had reached to Rs450 billion during the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government, adding the previous governments did not enhance power tariff despite the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) recommendations.
Continued power supply to loss-making feeders resulted in the piling up of Rs200 billion in dues, he claimed.
The minister said that one of the main reasons behind high circular debt was the adverse energy mix as the power sector was dependent on 60 per cent imported fuels.
“We have embarked upon on a plan to reverse this by 2030,” he said, adding that the current share of renewable energy in total mix was just 4 per cent that would be increased to 20 per cent by 2025 and to 30 per cent by 2030.
Omer said that no concession would be given to power pilferers and that the circular debt would be reduced to zero by December 2020.
He said that the PML-N government had artificially controlled dollar exchange rates and that about $24 billion were wasted by the previous government by artificially controlling the dollar rate.
He said that the printing of currency notes by the PML-N government had also increased inflation.
The minister said that oil prices during the PML-N regime had dropped to $25 per barrel, but its benefit was not passed to the public.
Criticising the economic performance of both PML-N and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) governments, he said that exports remained stagnant during their tenures and nothing was done by them to stabilise the economy.


Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says his administration can thrive without revenues from the Federal Allocations.
He said that the state could thrive because the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state had improved.
Ugwuanyi said this on Tuesday in Enugu during the launch and public presentation of the Revised Enugu State Business Agenda (SBA), an initiative of the Enugu Coalition of Business and Professional Association (ECOBPA).
The governor, who was represented by Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, said that his administration had implemented reforms to increase the state IGR.
The governor said that the narrative of the state as a core civil service domain had been changed to include a state that was renowned for business.
He said that the state was only behind Lagos State in IGR, adding that the administration had blocked all revenue leakages.
“Our state is currently the only one in the country that survives without Federal Allocations. We pay our workers and pensioners as and when due,” he said.
Ugwuanyi said that he had the desire to make investors comfortable in the state by providing the enabling environment.
On incidences of multiple taxations, the governor said the state government had addressed it.
He, however, said that the state government was not unmindful of some touts that go about extorting money from business owners, adding that such people do not have the mandate to that.
He said that the state government had a unified accounting system with a central revenue account.
Ugwuanyi said that the administration had taken the security of lives and property to the next level to ensure that businesses thrived.
Presenting the policy brief, the Consultant, Centre for International Private Enterprises (CIPE), Mathew Kalu, said that there was a great need for economic reforms in the state.
Kalu said that revenue generation needed not to be at the expense of businesses.
The consultant said that the issue had impugned on the development and growth of businesses in the state.
He said that granted that the state had made progress in the World Bank Index of Ease of Doing Business, but a lot still needed to be done.
He called for the adoption of a business agenda for important reforms.
“There should be an institutionalised system or forum where the public and private sector players will dialogue and look at issues that are negatively affecting businesses,” Kalu said.
The chairman, who is also the President, Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) said that the maiden edition of the SBA dealt with eight priority issues that were affecting businesses in the state.
He said that it was gratifying to note that three of such issues had recorded some levels of improvement since the discourse.
“Interestingly, the 2018 World Bank Ease of Doing Business Report ranked Enugu State the second-best in the country.
“There is no doubt that the implementation of the recommendations of this revised SBA would expand the state economy by attracting more investors,” Udeze opined.


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Ward 3 Councillor Anthony Cogliandro asked this week that the acting mayor, the school superintendent and members of Revere’s state delegation provide information to the community about the state of emergency declared by Gov. Maura Healey concerning the influx of migrants into Massachusetts. Cogliandro wants to learn what impact the migration will have on the city, its available shelter facilities and local schools. Cogliandro is also seeking information about any available state funding to help the city offset the effects of the migration.
“It’s been said that there’s more here than we anticipated already,” said Cogliandro, who added, “If we’re going to be providing help, we should have a plan.”
Cogliandro said if incoming migrants needed a place to stay, that the empty Amazon facility should be considered as a shelter since there is plenty of room available there.
City Council President Pro Tempore Joanne McKenna said she received a call from the emergency director last week that a number of people were brought and just left in Revere and neighboring communities. “The state dropped the ball, the federal government dropped the ball, they didn’t communicate with us that those people were here,” said McKenna.
“These people had nothing,” continued McKenna, who explained that a program was started to provide diapers and other personal hygiene supplies to the migrants.
But Mckenna seemed most concerned about the tone of conversation taking place on social media about the influx. “We are people, we are all human beings. We’re all the same,” said McKenna, adding that she was troubled by the hatred spewing on Facebook about the migrants.
“I just don’t understand it,” she said. “Revere has always been there for everybody. We have to love one another. Let’s step up, Revere and help these people.”


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Vanuatu's Ministry of health has approved to provided minimum health services on Ambae.
VBTC News spoke to Dr Samuel Busikae, who is the chairperson of the national health cluster, and he confirmed this.
He said that the ministry's primary objective is to serve the people and so health services will have to be provided to those who have returned to Ambae.
Markleen Tagaro, the Penama Provincial Health Administrator said that the minimum health services will be re-established at Kwalaha, in the western side of the island and Lolowai in the east.
He continued that for the first three month Lolowai hospital which will service the people of east south and north Ambae will operate at a health centre capacity.
Mr Tagaro went on to confirm that the services will be provided beginning next week.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 21. In the context
of discussions of social and humanitarian issues, the
representatives of the Armenian residents of the Karabakh region of
Azerbaijan said that there was a particular need for fuel, Trend reports.
At the same time, they asked for humanitarian assistance,
including food products.
As a result of the meeting, their request was accepted
positively. In particular, it is planned to provide fuel supply for
the heating systems of kindergartens and schools, as well as
emergency medical and firefighting services, and provide
At the invitation of the Presidential Administration of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, the point person for contacts with Armenian
residents of Karabakh, Ramin Mammadov, met on September 21, 2023,
with representatives of Armenian residents of Karabakh, Sergey
Martirosyan and David Melkumyan.
Head of the Russian side at the Russia-Türkiye Monitoring
Center, rear admiral Oleg Semyonov, joined the meeting in the
capacity of a participant.
The discussions held in a constructive and positive atmosphere
focused on the reintegration of the Armenian population of
Karabakh, the restoration of infrastructure, and the organization
of activities on the basis of the Constitution and laws of the
Republic of Azerbaijan.
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Washington: India and the US are working on addressing any clarifications that private companies might seek about the understanding reached between the two countries regarding civil nuclear cooperation during President Barack Obama's New Delhi visit.
"The India US Civil Nuclear Contact Group is continuing its work to address any areas that require further clarification, but we do believe that the understandings that were reached between the US and India during the visit of the (US) President (to India) fundamentally address the outstanding concerns that we had and advance civil nuclear cooperation," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Nisha Desai Biswal, said yesterday.
"We do believe that this was a significant breakthrough. We had a major breakthrough in advancing the civil nuclear cooperation and that we, the US, and the Indian Government reached understandings on these issues of nuclear liability," she said.
The Indian side has put forward certain additional information and clarifications on their interpretations, she said, adding that the two countries are exchanging information on those details between them as well.
"We believe, at the end of the day, that industry will have to draw their own conclusions and make their own decisions with respect to the commercial opportunities that exist and the parameters under which they're ready to start down that path," Biswal said.
India has clarified its compliance within the Vienna Convention on Supplementary Compensation, and that that has provided an understanding on which we believe this can move forward, she said.
"They've also put forward additional information with respect to insurance pools that can also provide additional risk mitigation. So from our perspective, these understandings are important in being able to advance civil nuclear cooperation and move towards commercial opportunities," she said.
Biswal said the Indian government is providing further information and clarification through their Q&A that they have been putting forward.
"There have been some additional statements, including by the Prime Minister, that also, provide further clarity. And we also know that, we are in the process of exchanging communication that help to clarify these issues, and so I'm not going to get ahead of that process," she said.


Beijing, Sep 7 (IANS) The total number of people killed after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Luding county in China's Sichuan province has increased to 74, while 26 remain unaccounted for, local authorities said Wednesday.
The rescue headquarters of the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, the worst-hit area, said 40 were killed, 14 were missing and 170 were injured, reports Xinhua news agency.
In the city of Ya'an, 34 were dead, 12 remained missing and 89 were injured as of late Tuesday, said the city's emergency management bureau.
The earthquake struck on Monday.
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Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry has said that the government will now treat the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) as a militant organisation and see to it that it meets the fate as that of other terrorist organisations.
While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the minister said that a meeting led by Prime Minister Imran Khan was held yesterday. It was attended by the representative of intelligence and other relevant institutions.
He said that it was decided in the meeting that the TLP would not be treated as a political party at any cost and the government would now treat it as a militant group. He added that all other institutions including the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) should see the group in the name manner.
Further, the minister said that the TLP is supported by Indian accounts on social media and its demands were ‘unacceptable’, adding that no one can be allowed to challenge the writ of the state.
Fawad Chaudhry said that the state has so far not resorted to use of force against the TLP. He also said that those spreading ‘fake news’ against the banned outfit should stop their propaganda.
The minister noted that six police personnel have been martyred at the hands of TLP while more than 700 others received injuries.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times) Jerash — The Amman Riders Motorcycle Rally has organised a tour dubbed "Discover Jordan", with the participation of motorcycle enthusiasts from Jordan and other Arab countries.
During an interview with The Jordan Times, Khaled Abu Tawileh, the rallies coordinator, said that the rally aims to promote Jordan and encourage local and foreign tourism.
It also seeks to introduce riders to touristic, archaeological and historical areas in Jordan, according to Abu Tawileh.
During the ride, motorists will have the chance to drive through "beautiful" routes and enjoy the Kingdom's sceneries during spring.
The riders started their tour on Friday from the lowest point on Earth — the Dead Sea — moving on to the verdant north of the Kingdom including Jerash, Ajloun and Deir Alaa to finally head back to the Dead Sea.
On Saturday, they headed towards the south of the Kingdom, passing through Petra and ending up in Aqaba port city.
Abu Tawileh stressed that participants were requested to abide by the safety and traffic rules.
The Amman Riders Rally is organised each year in March, attracting riders from across the region, especially from the Gulf countries, according to the group's Facebook page.
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12/01/2013 - Minister of Government Jorge Ricardo Fábrega said that the government has adequately responded to the 33-point agenda presented to it by the Frente Amplio por Colón.
Fábrega said the government is taking the dialogue seriously and that it "has not intended to make fun of the Colón people," as some groups have alleged.
However, the minister said that the government will not create a $500 million fund for social projects in the province, as has been proposed.
"You have to be realistic," the minister said. "Where will we get $500 million?"
He said that a number of proposals were accepted by the government and submitted to the appropriate minister for execution.
As far as possible protests, Fábrega said that these actions would be irresponsible because it could lead to conflicts among Panamanians.
The Citizens Alliance for Justice sent a letter to President Ricardo Martinelli and Minister of Government Jorge Ricardo Fábrega to express its concern about the dialogue over the future of Colón.
"Two months have elapsed and we have seen the conversation shrinking...the hope of a peaceful solution to the problems is not currently visible in the panorama," the letter stated.
The Alliance said it is concerned that further protests will have consequences that could impact the whole country.
It has called for the dialogue to resume immediately with the participation of the Catholic Church and specialists in conflict resolution.
The group also expressed concern about the conflicts over hydroelectric projects in Veraguas and Chiriquí that have caused recent protests.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Chamber recently held a meeting with officials from the Trabzon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI) and the Manisa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
Qatar Chamber first vice-chairman Mohamed bin Towar al-Kuwari held discussions with TCCI board member Samet Canbakkal and MCCI board members Cetin Gungur and Ibrahim Hakki Katioz in the presence of Qatar Chamber board member Shaheen Lahdan al-Muhannadi.
The meeting touched on the co-operation relations between chambers in Qatar and Turkiye, the investment climate and the most important sectors in Trabzon and Manisa, and the investment opportunities available in both countries.
Al-Kuwari underscored the keenness of Qatari investors to explore the investment opportunities available in Turkiye in various sectors, assuring that the chamber supports and encourages forging co-operation and partnerships between both sides.
He also encouraged Qatari investors to invest in Turkiye, stressing that Qatar welcomes Turkish investors in various sectors, citing Qatar's world-class infrastructure and leading economic legislation.
Al-Kuwari proposed the establishment of the Qatari-Turkish Business Forum to allow businessmen from both countries to review cooperation ties and highlight the available investment opportunities galore on both sides.
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Malam Ibrahim Jegudu, Director Forestry in the Kebbi State Ministry of Environment, on Monday, said the state government has planted one million tree seedlings to combat desertification across the state.
“The programme was successful; I can remember we produced about one million tree seedlings in the last two years.
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“We distributed same to people and on yearly basis, we usually seek the attention of government to produce assorted tree seedlings.
“Not only tree seedlings that are wind breakers, we also raise some food trees that can increase food bearing trees across the state such as mango, guava, pawpaw which we also give to local farmers,” he said. (NAN)


Executive Director of WFP calls on Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in New Delhi
Executive Director of the World Food Program (WFP) David Beasley today called on Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar in New Delhi today. During the meeting, Mr. Beasley lauded India’s achievements in the Agriculture and Food sector. He hoped that India will continue to provide its support for the smooth supply of food grains to the world in association with the World Food Program.
Welcoming the World Food Program delegation. Mr Tomar said that India and the WFP have been working closely in the agriculture sector since 1968 to ensure food security.
Referring to the various schemes being run by the Government of India, Mr Tomar said that through our Public Distribution System, the Government has distributed free food grains to 80 crore people of India during the Covid pandemic.
Apart from meeting its domestic needs, Agriculture Minister said that India has provided food grains to many countries.


Iraq claims to buy 40 million cubic meters of Iranian gas each day
(MENAFN) As said by Iraq's NINA news agency, Iraqi officials noted a higher boost in natural gas supplies from neighboring Iran two days after the Arab country cleared over $1.7 billion in arrears it owes Iran for prior gas shipments.
According to Ahmad Musa, spokesman for the Iraqi Power Ministry, imports of natural gas from Iran, on which Iraq relies heavily for electricity generation, have surpassed 40 million cubic meters (mcm) per day.
Musa, on the other hand, stated that Iraq will continue to request additional gas supplies from Iran, claiming that the country's power plants would experience record demand for gas during the summer months.
He stated that Iraq will require 50-55 mcm per day of natural gas from Iran to meet summer demand, and that Iran's early reaction to the request has been good.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, November 20. Uzbekistan
plans to implement a project for the construction of a transport
and logistics center in the Sarios district of the Surkhandarya
district, Trend reports.
The news followed a meeting on the socio-economic development of
Uzbekistan's Surkhandarya region, held in Termez under the
chairmanship of President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
The new facility will be located near the Uzbekistan-Tajikistan
border post on 6 hectares of land.
Mirziyoyev noted the significant potential for transit trade
with neighboring countries, where there are $5 billion markets for
the region's products. At the same time, the current exports do not
reach $200 million.
Moreover, the task of organizing the loading and unloading of
goods for export at the Tangimush station in the village of
Bandihon has also been set.
Recently, it was revealed that the launch of the M-25
(Mustakillik-25) gas chemical complex in Uzbekistan's Surkhandarya
region is scheduled for May of 2024. Surhan Gas Chemical, company
responsible for operation of the M-25, the complex will have the
capacity to extract and process 5 billion cubic meters of gas per
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Tottenham Hotspurs manager Mauricio Pochettino has stated that Moussa Sissoko has failed to deliver since his move from Newcastle United.
He said that he was expecting more from the midfielder and the player has yet to justify his price tag.
Mauricio Pochettino stated that the player needs to show his determination and to show him that he wants to play. He said that at the moment the player is not doing a lot on the training ground and that he is not willing to fight for his place.
Moussa Sissoko has managed only five starts since the start of the season and was not even on the bench for the match that saw his team face Chelsea.
Mauricio Pochettino said that he has been disappointed by the player’s attitude so far this season and that he is looking for a change in his mentality.
Mauricio Pochettino said that not because the team has spent money on Moussa Sissoko that he will be able to play in the first team. He believes that there are more capable players at the moment and that Sissoko will have to work hard if he wants to get a place in the team.
He believes that other players are doing much more in training and that they fully deserve their place in the team. Mauricio Pochettino said that this is similar to any other clubs and that only players that want to fight for their place will be making it into the first team.
Mauricio Pochettino said that Moussa Sissoko has enough time to change and to improve. He believes the player has the potential to play for Tottenham Spurs, but he needs to show more determination and aggressiveness on the pitch.
He believes that injuries have affected the team this season and that the season will become better as the season goes.


BEDC helped 225 businesses with Covid relief initiatives
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has bolstered 225 businesses through Covid-19 relief initiatives, the House of Assembly heard yesterday.
David Burt, the Premier, said $3.789 million in support to businesses had been provided through BEDC’s Covid-19 relief programmes as of the end of last month.
He said that the BEDC had approved 160 applications under the Business Continuity and Sustainability funding programme.
More than $3.4 million had been already deployed as of May 31, including $2.1 million in loan funding, $1 million in grant funding and $197,000 in loan and overdraft guarantees.
Mr Burt added that the BEDC has also approved 65 applications under the separate Covid-19 Emergency Grant Funding programme, which provided more than $350,000 in additional support.
He said the funding has helped many of the medium and small businesses survive the economic hardships of the past year.
Mr Burt added: “The BEDC was fully aware that the initial financing for 2020/21 was triage financing to help the businesses tread water, and that many businesses would need to apply for additional funding support in the fiscal year 2021/22.
“The BEDC has started to see those reapplications come through now.”
He said the BEDC considers the viability of a business when considering applications to ensure the loans and grants go to businesses that are sustainable.
Mr Burt added that of the 225 businesses that have been approved through the programmes, only one had indicated they would have to close, and that business repaid their loan prior to shutting down.


Tax-cut scheme has pushed British pound to 40-year low against US dollar
(MENAFN) The British pound has restarted its decline against the US dollar following the announcement of Britain's new government's plans to cut taxes and increase spending.
It fell as low as $1.0349, its lowest level ever, early Monday, but recovered to $1.0671. It is now trading at levels not seen since the early 1980s.
Concerns have been raised by the government's tax-cut plan that increased public borrowing will exacerbate the country's cost-of-living crisis.
The pound has dropped the most against the US dollar since March 18, 2020, when then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the first nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19.
On Friday, it closed at $1.0822 in London, down from $1.1255 on Thursday.
Prime Minister Liz Truss, who came into office less than three weeks ago, is racing against the clock to combat inflation, which has reached a nearly 40-year high of 9.9 percent, and avert a prolonged recession. She must deliver results quickly because she faces a general election in two years.
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Chennai, August 17 (BPNS)
The Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu, PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan has said that the petrol prices were reduced by 3 rs per litre in the state budget to bring in an immediate economic impact.
He was responding to a question by the AIADMK member of legislative assembly, Rajan Chellappa in the house on Tuesday. The minister also said that the government had provided indirect incentives to provide relief for diesel users also.
Minister said that by bringing in a reduction of Rs 3 per litre of petrol, 2 crore two-wheeler users are benefitted and said that the state government had to do its own research on the number of petrol and diesel users as the oil companies were not parting with their statistics.
He said that the government would take further measures after monitoring for 30 days the sale of diesel and petrol in the state. The minister said that he had consulted with the Chief Minister and had decided not only to give relief but to increase the demand and spending powers as well.
PTR Thiagarajan said that the statistics showed that fishermen, farmers, logistic companies and high-end cars were dependent on diesel and added that small cars operate on petrol.
He said that the state government had apprehensions on whether a reduction in input cost would reach the last mile as far as diesel is concerned even though a lot of trucks and lorries are operated using diesel. However, he said that regarding petrol it was crystal clear that reduction in its fare would benefit the common man- the 2 wheeler riders.
The finance Minister also said that there is no need for a government if it was not doing anything and not increasing taxes. He cited the example of Late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MG Ramachandran and said that he had made one percent increase in sales tax for feeding poor children.
He said that a good government must tax the appropriate section at the appropriate time for the benefit of social and economic justice. He said that the previous AIADMK government had increased the tax on diesel and petrol prices twice.


China will always remain a partner in the development of the Maldives and the government wishes to move forward in strengthening the already close ties with the nation, Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has said.
In an interview with Chinese media outlet Xinhua, Foreign Minister Shahid said that the government was prepared to work with China to further the ties between the two nations.
The Minister said that the government would do whatever necessary in order to achieve this and noted the assistance the Maldives received from China during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Noting the importance and significance of Chinese infrastructure projects, the Minister noted the economic and social projects by China in the Maldives especially in the housing sector and the bridge project.
The Minister also indicated further projects in collaboration with China in the Maldives once the current projects conclude.
The Minister assured that the centuries-old close ties with China would be furthered beneficially for both sides, before noting that China is the market with the highest number of tourists to the Maldives. The Minister said that the Maldives welcomed Chinese tourists back after the borders of the nation reopened on July 15.


Mamata seeks President's intervention against demonetisation
She also said that at least "20 deaths" have taken place across the country due to the stress caused by the cash crunch.
"Since the (demonetisation) decision was announced, 20-30 people have died across the country due to stress," said Banerjee who led a march of the Trinamool, National Conference, Shiv Sena and Aam Aadmi Party to Rashtrapati Bhavan demanding rollback of demonetisation of 500 and 1,000 rupee notes.
She said the move was implemented by the Narendra Modi government "without planning" and has led to "anarchy".
"The move was implemented without any planning, this has created financial calamity and financial emergency in the country. The country has been pushed towards anarchy. The government should restore normalcy," said Banerjee.
She said that Mukherjee gave them a patient hearing and they hoped that he will take "appropriate action".
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah was among leaders who took part in the march that started from the Parliament House premises.


PARAMEDICS rushed a man to hospital after he was stabbed.
The 30-year-old victim was in Cottage Grove, Southsea, when he was allegedly cut by a man.
Hampshire police were called at 12.44pm and the first officer arrived at 12.50pm, police said.
The only detail that the police have released about the attacker is that he is black.
No arrests have been made.
A spokeswoman said the victim's cut to his wrist was not thought to be life-threatening.
Anyone with information should call police on 101.


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A number of roads to the city of Khor Fakkan were temporarily closed as the downpour continued in some parts of the UAE on Saturday evening, the Sharjah Police announced.
Among those that were closed are the Nahwah-Shias Road, as well as the new street leading to the residential area of Al Haray.
The road leading to the top mountain-side tourist attraction Al Suhub Rest House, as well as Al Rabi Tower, was also shut.
The police said the decision was taken to keep the public safe as the rainy weather started filling up wadis (valleys) in the area.
In an advisory issued earlier today, the Ministry of Interior urged motorists to drive carefully and stay away from mountains, valleys, and streams of water.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Abu Dhabi, Aug 19, 2022, SPA -- The Saudi national team's player for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Competition, Abdul-Elah Mir Alem, won the gold medal in the World Youth Championships held in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, after defeating the American player Isaac Esparza in the weight-less 62 kg competitions.
The player expressed his happiness for achieving the first Saudi gold medal at the world level in the various MMA, weighing less than 62 kg, pointing out that this achievement came within a tournament that brought together an elite group of players who competed strongly to achieve gold.
For his part, the head of the Saudi Federation of MMA and chair of the Saudi delegation, Abdulaziz Julaidan, expressed his happiness at achieving this achievement, congratulating the country for this excellence and achievement, which was achieved as a result of the great support for sports and athletes, stressing the importance of ongoing work to achieve more medals and achievements for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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