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Professor of Sociology at the University of York, UK. His most recent book, written with Benjamin Jacobsen, is Social Media and the Automatic Production of Memory. His previous books include The Quirks of Digital Culture, Georg Simmel's Concluding Thoughts, The Data Gaze, Metric Power, Punk Sociology, Popular Culture and New Media: The Politics of Circulation and New Media: The Key Concepts (with Nicholas Gane). He also the editor of the book The Social Power of Algorithms.
- –present Professor of Sociology, University of York
- 2006 University of York, PhD in Sociology
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced it will continue the five-year 'Thailand Travel Shield' project in order to provide online travel insurance for foreign tourists at a press conference held in Bangkok on April 2. At the event, TAT signed a MoU with three insurance companies – Southeast Insurance, Muang Thai Insurance and Krungthai Panich Insurance.
Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor, TAT, said that TAT had initiated the Thailand Travel Shield project as an alternative insurance scheme in July 2014. It is created in partnerships with reputable and publicly-listed insurance companies in Thailand.
'This year marks the fifth anniversary of our travel insurance initiative to ensure that travellers enjoy the utmost travel experience during their visit to Thailand. The project forms part of a concerted effort by the Thai government, our team at TAT, relevant authorities and the private sector to ensure the safety and security of both tourists and residents,' Yuthasak added.
Travellers planning a trip to Thailand can continue to buy the insurance coverage online at http://thailandtravelshield.tourismthailand.org/.
The platform is available in both English and Chinese. It also allows several payment methods including credit card, debit card, Union Pay and AliPay, with the insurance policy being sent instantly to the insured via email.
Visitors availing the Thailand Travel Shield insurance scheme will be covered once they pass through the immigration until they leave the kingdom.
In case of emergency, they can use the 24-hour emergency assistance by Allianz Global Assistance with staff that is able to speak 40 languages. It also provides access to more than 300 hospitals across Thailand.
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(MENAFN- Wadsam) An extended power line and a newly constructed energy network were put into operation today in the city of Pol-e Khomri, Baghlan.
Implemented by the German Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS), the project benefits about 10,000 citizens in the residential area of Karkar.
The construction works took two years to complete. implemented the project.
The Afghan-German Cooperation financed the infrastructure at a total cost of about AFN 115.5 million.
A reliable electricity supply is a precondition for sustainable economic development and for improving citizens' living and working conditions. The new infrastructure provides energy to Pol-e Khomri's residential area of Karkar. In the past, the area's 10,000 inhabitants had to rely on small and expensive diesel generators for electricity. Now, they have access to cheaper and cleaner energy. DABS has already started the registration process for new customers.
Today, the network provides connections for more than 1200 households with the potential for 800 additional connections in the future. The project also included the construction of an administrative building close to the electrical substation in Karkar. The new facility offers office and storage space, allowing DABS to operate and maintain the network effectively.
During the construction works, the Afghan-German Cooperation offered on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring for engineers and managers at DABS. The activities aimed at developing DABS' capacities for designing, constructing and maintaining energy supply networks.
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WAUWATOSA, Wis., June 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 23, 2022, the Board of Directors of Waterstone Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBF) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable on August 2, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 11, 2022.
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Jakarta, Oct 2 (IANS) As many as 1,061,530 foreign tourists visited Indonesia between January to August this year amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the country's Central Agency of Statistics.
The number of foreign tourist visits to Indonesia is still small due to the slow economic development, especially in areas that depend much on tourism as the main economic driver, the agency's Head Margo Yuwono said in a statement on Friday.
Yuwono pointed out that the foreign tourists entering the country during that period consisted of 79,080 people by air, 301,340 by sea and 681,110 by land, reports Xinhua news agency.
Meanwhile, the number of foreign tourists arriving in Indonesia in August 2021 reached 127,310, a decrease of 21.19 per cent compared to 161,550 in the same month of 2020, he said.
There was also a 6 per cent decline compared to the number of similar visits in July 2021.
Last month, Indonesia reopened a few of its borders to foreigners after the Ministry of Law and Human Rights issued a ministerial regulation that reopens applications for tourist and limited stay visas for fully-vaccinated travellers.
Previously, only foreigners with diplomatic and service visas are allowed to enter the country.
Travellers who want to enter the archipelago, both Indonesians and foreigners, must be fully-vaccinated besides showing vaccine certificates and negative PCR test results taken no longer than 72 hours prior to the departure time, according to the Transportation Ministry.
Upon arrivals, the travellers have to take another PCR tests and must undertake eight days of quarantine if declared negative.
One more negative result of the PCR test will be required on the eighth day.
Both Indonesians and foreigners are required to fill out the Electronic Health Alert Card (E-HAC) inside the PeduliLindungi contact tracing application.
A foreigner must also show a proof of being covered by health insurance, which is expected to cover the individual's health expenses, including for Covid-19, while staying in Indonesia.
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(MENAFN) Bulgaria has ordered the expulsion of 70 Russian diplomats, the greatest number of Russians forced out of the Balkan country at one time.
The action, confirmed by the foreign ministry and the departing prime minister, was Sofia's greatest expulsion of Russian diplomats in recent years, reducing Moscow's diplomatic footprint in the Balkan country by more than half.
“Bulgaria is going to expel 70 Russian diplomats … Our services identified them as people who worked against our interests,” Prime Minister Kiril Petkov informed journalists.
“Everyone who works against the interests of Bulgaria will be called upon to return to their country. We expect a full 70-seat plane to fly back to Moscow,” Petkov stated.
Those labeled as a "threat to national security" must leave by July 3, according to Bulgaria's foreign ministry.
Although there was no immediate Russian response to the surveillance charges, an unidentified Russian source informed Russia's TASS news agency that Moscow will retaliate.
Following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, several European nations expelled Russian diplomats, and Russia responded by expelling European diplomats.
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SRINAGAR: A mega sporting event for disabled athletes was hosted by the Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS) on Thursday at its premises in Bemina, here.
Players from almost every district participated in track and field, basketball, badminton and sitting volleyball events. Secretary of the J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull chaired the function as guest of honor. During her interaction with the players, she praised the players for their resilience and reducing their addiction by actively participating in sports and games.
She praised the role of VMS for its tireless efforts to rehabilitate and alleviate the suffering of people with special abilities and provide them with a platform to showcase their talent and abilities.
She commended VMS for providing an enabling and supportive platform for such people from where they can excel in their talent and become valued and responsible members of society.
Kifayat Ullah Rizvi, Honorary Secretary General of Indian Red Cross, was the guest of honor on the occasion, and Muneer Alam, volleyball coach from the University of Kashmir, attended the ceremony as special guest .
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Google's AI errs in its initial demonstration
(MENAFN) In a demo film that was made available days before a prominent launch event in Paris on Wednesday, Google's Bard chatbot made a factual error. The AI bot is being positioned as a rival to the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT, a hugely popular AI with its own set of issues, even though it is still in development.
The question "what new discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) can I tell my 9-year-old about?” is posed to Bard in a promotional film that Google unveiled on Monday. One of the responses given by the AI claims that the telescope "took the very first pictures of a planet outside of our own solar system."
That response was incorrect, as astronomer Grant Tremblay pointed out on Twitter. He commented that while "spookily impressive," AI chatbots are "often very confidently wrong," noting that the first such image was captured by the Very Large Telescope (VLT) of the European Southern Observatory in 2004.
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Turkish, Greek FMs want Cyprus solution in 2015
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) The Turkish and Greek foreign ministers have voiced their desire Tuesday to settle the Cyprus dispute in 2015.
During a joint press conference with his Greek counterpart Nikos Kotzias in Ankara, Turkey's foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkey's main aim is to bring Greek and Turkish people "as close as possible," and to make Aegean Sea "a peaceful sea."
"We expect the same dedication from Greece and Greek Cypriots on the issue in order to finalize a permanent and a peaceful deal for the island in 2015, within the scope of the February 2014 declaration."
A joint declaration was made on Feb. 11, 2014, between Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and the president at the time of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Dervis Eroglu, on the start of renewed negotiations to settle the Cyprus dispute.
Peace negotiations over Cyprus between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot administrations are to resume on May 15, the UN's Special Advisor Espen Barth Eide said on Sunday.
"We want a Cyprus who has good relations with Turkey and Greece and a Cyprus who does not need guarantor countries," the Greek foreign minister said.
Peace talks were unilaterally suspended by the Greek Cypriot administration last October after Turkey issued an advisory on behalf of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for seismic research off the coast of Cyprus.
The island was divided into a Turkish Cypriot government in the northern third and Greek Cypriot administration in the southern two-thirds after a 1974 military coup by Greece was followed by the intervention of Turkey as a guarantor power in Cyprus.
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(MENAFN - Gulf Times) The buildings of many ministries and organisations were lit up in green on Thursday, in celebration of Qatar Family Day. Among them were the buildings of the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Family Consulting Centre, and Kahramaa.
The MME, in a billboard put up in front of its building on Doha Corniche, explained the origins of Qatar Family Day.
The idea to dedicate a day for the family came on the sidelines of Qatar hosting the International Conference for the Family, organised by the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in 2004, which marked the 10th anniversary of the International Year of the Family.
At the conclusion of the conference, Qatar Foundation chairperson Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, called for observing and celebrating Family Day.
In June 2010, Qatar's Council of Ministers agreed that April 15 of each year shall be declared Qatar Family Day in order to raise awareness on the vital importance of supporting families in all shapes and forms and highlight and promote their role.
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(MENAFN) In a move reflective of escalating diplomatic tensions, Israel has recalled its ambassador to South Africa, Eli Belotserkovsky, for consultations. The decision comes in the wake of a diplomatic rift between the two nations concerning the conflict in Gaza. Last week, South Africa's ruling party signaled its support for a motion to sever diplomatic ties with Israel and close its embassy in Pretoria.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Monday, citing "recent comments from South Africa" as the rationale behind Ambassador Belotserkovsky's departure from Pretoria. The development occurred shortly after South African Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced that Pretoria had called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by mid-December.
South Africa, a long-standing supporter of Palestinian sovereignty, has been vocal in its opposition to Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza. Local officials claim the campaign has resulted in the death of more than 11,000 Palestinians. Israel declared war on Hamas in October, responding to an attack by the Palestinian militant group that reportedly killed approximately 1,200 people.
Last week, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa characterized Israel's assault on Gaza as genocide and called for a war crimes investigation. He disclosed that Pretoria, along with several unspecified countries, had referred the Israeli government to the ICC for a formal probe.
In solidarity with this stance, South Africa had already recalled its ambassador and diplomatic staff from Tel Aviv.
Notably, several other nations, including Bolivia, Belize, Bahrain, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Jordan, and Turkey, have also recalled their diplomatic representatives from Israel.
The widespread diplomatic fallout underscores the global ramifications of the conflict and the diverse range of international opinions on the matter.
In a further response to the situation, President Ramaphosa is set to convene an extraordinary emergency video conference with other BRICS leaders on Tuesday. The objective of the conference is to discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza, highlighting the broader geopolitical implications of the conflict and the diplomatic rift between nations.
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Eight killed as gunmen take hostages in Baghdad mall
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Gunmen blew up a car bomb, sprayed gunfire in a crowded area and took hostages in a shopping mall in eastern Baghdad Monday, killing at least eight people, police said.
The gunmen were still holed up in the shopping centre in Baghdad al-Jadida, a police colonel said, adding that it was feared the attackers were wearing suicide belts.
A hospital official confirmed the death toll and said 14 people were also reported to have been wounded in the attack.
'They are inside the Zahrat Baghdad mall. When the security forces got too close, they killed three hostages,' a police official said.
'We are taking a cautious approach now. We want this attack to end with the lowest possible number of casualties,' the official said.
He described the mall as a building of four or five floors in a busy commercial area of Baghdad al-Jadida, a populous Shia-majority area on the eastern edge of the Iraqi capital.
A large plume of black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky above the area where the mall is located.
An interior ministry source said an unspecified number of gunmen opened fire in the street after a car bomb exploded and briefly clashed with members of the security forces before entering the mall.
'They completely control the mall right now, they have men on the roof,' the official said.
Police said a counter-terrorism force from the intelligence services was on the scene and snipers posted on buildings around the mall.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack but a police source described the gunmen as 'wearing Daesh-style clothes'.
Daesh is an Arabic acronym for the Islamic State jihadist group that occupies parts of the country and is responsible for the vast majority of suicide attacks in Baghdad.
The group has carried out dozens of suicide car bomb attacks but Monday's hostage-taking would be the first of its kind since IS seized control of large parts of Iraq in 2014.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 26. Mine
clearance should not be the responsibility of only countries that
have been affected by mines, former Croatian President Stjepan
Mesić said at the international "Combating Mines - the way to
Sustainable Development Goals" conference in Baku, trend reports.
He noted that other countries and the international
community should share responsibility in mine clearance, help the
country affected by mines.
"Civilians are seriously affected by mines. The mine
clearance process in Croatia is still ongoing. And the main reason
for this is that we do not have maps of minefields. Mine clearance
should not be the responsibility of only the countries that have
been affected by mines,” Stjepan Mesić said.
“We have a responsibility to future generations, so we
must not only deal with mine clearance and combat mines, but fight
for peace and cooperation, not for war and conflict,” he added.
Following the liberation of its lands, Azerbaijan from
Nov. 2020 started carrying out operations on clearing its lands
from mines, booby traps, and various weapons left behind by the
According to the Defense Ministry, a total of up to
30,420 hectares of Azerbaijani land have been cleared of mines and
unexploded ordnance by the engineer-sapper units in the liberated
territories so far.
In total, 10,206 anti-personnel mines, 2,580 anti-tank
mines and 10,446 units of unexploded ordnance were detected and
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Canada's Inflation Rate Sits At 30-Year High Of 6.8%
Canada's annual inflation rate rose to 6.8% in April, the highest level in 30 years.
Consumer prices ticked up from 6.7% in March, according to Statistics Canada. That's the
highest level since January 1991 and exceeded the median forecast of 6.7% among
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose to 4.23% in April, the
highest rate since 1990.
The report shows inflation pressures continue to be stronger than policymakers had anticipated,
putting pressure on the Bank of Canada to quickly withdraw stimulus from an overheated
Markets have priced in a second half-percentage point increase at the central bank's next
meeting on June 1, which would bring its trendsetting policy rate to 1.5%. That rate is expected
to reach 3% by the end of this year.
Food costs continue to rise quickly across Canada, gaining 8.8% on an annual basis in April as
the war in Ukraine drives up the price of critical items such as wheat and fertilizer. Prices for
food purchased from stores are up 9.7% from a year ago, the highest level since 1981.
The cost of living is currently increasing at more than twice the average wage gain in Canada,
adding pressure to the economy.
The market's reaction to the latest inflation numbers was muted, with the benchmark two-year
bond yield briefly rising as high as 2.825% before falling back to 2.81%. The Canadian dollar
traded at $1.2820 per U.S. dollar, little changed from earlier in the week.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) ZAATARI REFUGEE CAMP — Australia's Governor General Peter Cosgrove on Thursday announced the provision of 12.5 million Australian dollars (around JD7 million) in humanitarian aid for Jordan over the next three years, during an official visit to Zaatari refugee camp where Canberra's partnerships with UN Women and the World Food Programme (WFP) were launched.
'The Australian aid announced today will help make a difference in the lives of many here in Jordan,' said Cosgrove during the official visit.
'Our partnerships with WFP and UN Women will reach beyond the camp to assist refugees and their host communities in urban areas,' the governor continued, expressing 'Australia is pleased to be supporting the Government of Jordan's efforts in meeting the needs of all vulnerable people in the Kingdom.'
The funding will provide emergency nutrition assistance, protection services and livelihood support for both Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanians with a focus on women and children, according to a press release by UN Women Jordan.
The Australian government will also support the WFP through the provision of general food assistance by e-vouchers to around 135,300 refugees in both camps and host communities during the 2017-2019 period.
Furthermore, the funding will support the UN Women's Oasis in Zaatari and Azraq camps, which seek to address the needs of Syrian refugees through livelihood opportunities while building their skills for longer term employment, the press release stated.
Additionally, the aid will support the creation of a business incubator to be established in the oasis to support refugee women in the application of skills learned in cash-for-work opportunities to establish their own micro-businesses in their communities.
During his visit, the governor toured the WFP-run Healthy Kitchen in the camp, where he witnessed the preparation of nutritious meals for students at the camp's schools.
Cosgrove later participated in the distribution of food at a primary school for girls in the camp, where he spoke to the students about the importance of nutrition awareness and healthy eating habits.
The visit concluded with a tour to the Women and Girls Oasis operated by UN Women, where the governor met with several Syrian women engaged with cash-for-work production of baby kits given to new mothers in the camp's hospitals.
Representative of UN Women to Jordan Ziad Sheikh thanked Cosgrove for his visit, noting 'the importance of this direct exchange with the women who benefitted from this partnership'.
'The time and nature of the support we are receiving shows Australia's recognition of the situation of the region, and its impact on women and girls,' Sheikh continued.
The representative also commended the work of the WFP and the Healthy Kitchen, noting that they provide 'not only nutrition, but also an employment opportunity for refugee women'.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, Sep 22 (IANS) West Bengal forest department has taken a unique initiative to expand the area of grasslands for free movement of one-horned rhinos in north Bengal.
According to state forest minister Jyoti Priya Mullick, the grasslands of Jaldapara National Park in Alipurduar district and Gorumara National Park in Jalpaiguri district are two main areas for free movement of these one-horned rhinos. "Now we have created provisions for extending that space at Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary in Darjeeling district and Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar district," he added.
Although Jaldapara National Park and Gorumara National Park are two main abodes of one-horned rhinos in north Bengal, the existence of such species of animals have also been spotted in other jungles in this sector.
"However, those additional spaces do not have enough grassland areas, which are the ideal roaming spaces for the free movement of those one-horned rhinos. So we have expanded the grassland areas at Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary and Buxa Tiger Reserve,” the state forest minister said.
Besides expanding the grasslands in these new areas, the forest department has also taken initiatives for ensuring the safety of these animals from poachers by setting up necessary infrastructure there.
"Besides setting up watchtowers separately there, initiatives have also been taken to set up separate patrolling- points in those added grasslands areas. Specially trained elephants are being kept at these patrol- points, who will be used for the patrolling purpose,” said a senior official of the state forest department.
Earlier in August this year, the department took an initiative for creating fresh grasslands on 300 hectares of land within Jaldapara National Park alone over an inverted U-shaped area scattered over the western, northern and eastern ranges of the national park.
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(MENAFN) According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s 2023 global aviation sector safety report, the industry recorded a notable increase in flights, with a total of 37 million flights, encompassing both jet aircraft and turboprop aircraft. This figure represents a significant uptick of 17 percent compared to the previous year, highlighting the sector's resilience and growth despite ongoing challenges.
Willie Walsh, the Director General of IATA, underscored the paramount importance of safety within the aviation sector, emphasizing that flying remains the safest mode of travel. Notably, jet aircraft experienced no structural losses or fatal accidents throughout 2023, affirming the industry's unwavering commitment to prioritizing safety above all else. Moreover, the report revealed that 2023 witnessed the lowest-ever rate for both the risk of death and total accidents, further solidifying the industry's safety record.
While acknowledging these achievements, Walsh emphasized the sector's continuous pursuit of improvement, recognizing that there are always areas where safety measures can be enhanced. He reiterated IATA's dedication to elevating safety standards within the aviation sector, underscoring the organization's ongoing efforts to foster a culture of safety and excellence.
The report also highlighted notable improvements in safety metrics, with the all-accident rate decreasing to 0.80 per million flights in 2023, a significant improvement over the previous year's rate of 1.30. This marked the lowest accident rate in over a decade, surpassing the five-year moving average from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, the risk of death decreased substantially to 0.03 in 2023, compared to 0.11 in 2022 and the five-year average from 2019 to 2023.
Airlines participating in IATA's Operational Safety Audit Program demonstrated exemplary safety performance, with no fatal accidents recorded in 2023. Although there was one fatal accident involving a turboprop aircraft, resulting in 72 fatalities, this figure represents a notable improvement compared to previous years, with only one such accident occurring in 2023 compared to five in 2022 and the five-year average from 2019 to 2023. These achievements underscore the collective efforts of industry stakeholders to uphold and enhance safety standards, reaffirming the aviation sector's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers and crew alike.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Australia's Martin Chalmers clinched the final podium victory in the Qatar Off Road Championship season which concluded at yesterday with Emirati Mohamed Al Balooshi securing the prestigious title for the third time in a row.
MX Ride Dubai team's Al Balooshi was dominating the proceedings until he received a two-minute penalty during the sixth and final round of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycles Federation-organised series yesterday. The BOAC Racing rider Chalmers made use of the situation and completed the race in 2:32:05 in his Beta 430 RR, while Rossada Team's Qatari rider Arkadiy Bochinin finished at +1:59 in his KTM 450 6 Days.
UAE's Mohamed Al Balooshi in action during the final round.
Belgian Emiel Stuckens was third overall in his Yamaha Raptor 700R,3:13 behind the race leader. He was also the first in his class. Abdulla Lanjawi of the UAE came fourth overall.
UAE's Mansour Al Suwaidi finished fifth overall, and second in his class as he clinched the Class 2 Championship title after extending his lead over his closest rival Abdulaziz Ahli.
Al Balooshi finished sixth yesterday, and secured eight points to his championship points tally to 169 as he completed another dominant season in Qatar.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Sun 4 Dec 2022, 2:59 PM
Last updated: Sun 4 Dec 2022, 3:51 PM
Temperatures in the UAE are dropping, and the country's Vice-President has issued an open call to residents to experience the World's Coolest Winter.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the third season of the World's Coolest Winter campaign on Sunday. This year's campaign is themed around heritage to highlight the“values of the most beautiful people”.
He announced the launch as he chaired a Cabinet meeting in Ajman's Al Zorah Nature Reserve.“We aim to showcase the beauty of the UAE, its villages, valleys and mountains,” he tweeted as he shared a video.
Sheikh Mohammed shared photos from the meeting that showed himself, Sheikhs and ministers surrounded by a haven of greenery at Al Zorah as they decided important matters of the state. The reserve is known for its rich and diverse ecosystem that includes mangroves, sandy beaches, salt flats and lagoons.
“The starting point of the winter campaign this year is Ajman, its white sands, red fort, Masfout mountain and the valleys of Manama,” Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.
According to Sheikh Mohammed, the annual winter campaign resulted in a 36 per cent increase in domestic tourism in 2021, reaching 1.3 million tourists.
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Srinagar: Former chief minister and People Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that the PDP is the only party which is resisting the Government of India (GoI) in Jammu and Kashmir.
While talking with reporters after meeting workers in Pulwama district, Mehbooba said that PDP is the only party which is standing as a challenge before GoI and is resisting on every front.
“If you stop resisting, you will stop existing. PDP is the only party which is resisting the moves of the Union Government that is why they tried to break PDP by giving offers to some leaders who fell prey, however, who didn’t fall prey, New Delhi used NIA, ED like agencies to break them,” she said.
“Even our leaders are thrown out of their quarters, their security is being taken back and even cases are being registered against them and are being kept in jails like Waheed Para,” Mehbooba said.
Mehbooba said PDP is not a party but a movement and BJP can’t break it.
“PDP came into existence for the peaceful solution of Jammu and Kashmir,” she said.“We don’t leave this path till Jammu and Kashmir will become a bridge of peace between India and Pakistan.” (KNO)
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Interestingly, the Weibo teaser was posted from a Moto Edge X30, confirming the phone's moniker. Jin's post also hints the handset will be the first model with Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset.
Takeaways Why does this story matter?
If the leak does stand true, the Moto Edge X30 will be the first phone to be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor, which has not launched as yet. The processor is also said to fuel the Realme GT 2 Pro and Xiaomi 12X , among others. The teased features of Moto Edge X30 include double-sided Gorilla Glass protection and a powerful core.
Design and display The phone will boast a 144Hz Full-HD+ display
The Moto Edge X30 should feature a centrally-positioned punch-hole cut-out, slim bezels, a dedicated Google Assistant button, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it will have an oval-shaped camera unit. The device shall sport a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) OLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, a refresh rate of 144Hz, and HDR10+ support.
Information It will boast a 60MP front camera
The Moto Edge X30 will offer a triple rear camera module, comprising a 50MP primary shooter, a 50MP periscope sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, there could be a 60MP selfie snapper.
Internals A 5,000mAh battery is expected
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Morocco's Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Aziz Akhannouch Rabat – In just a few months, Morocco's Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Aziz Akhannouch has once again managed to be named Morocco's richest man, according to Forbes list of 2018 World's Billionaires.
According to Forbes 2018's list, Akhannouch's fortune is now worth USD 2.2 billion. His wealth increased from USD to 2.1 billion in December 2017 to USD 2.2 billion in March 2018.
Morocco's second richest man is renowned businessman Othmane Benjelloun, who was dethroned by Akhannouch on Forber's March and December lists. Benjeloune's fortune weighs in at USD 1.6 billion, according to Forbes.
In its December's list, Forbes listed , who is also the Secretary-General of the National Rally of Independence Party, as Morocco's first richest billionaire. The second place was taken by .
The increase mirrors the positive performance of Akhannouch's projects: Akwa Group, a multibillion-dollar Moroccan conglomerate with interests in petroleum, gas and chemicals through, as well as his publicly-traded subsidiaries Afriquia Gas and Maghreb Oxygene.
Akhannouch's fortune was boosted through his activities in media, real estate and in the field of hospitality. Forbes also highlighted his wife's, , activities. , businesswoman and Aksal group founder, has launched earlier this year her new smart beauty and cosmetics store, Yan & One, in Casablanca's Morocco Mall.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 8. Azerbaijan-Albania relations are strengthening, and new
opportunities are emerging, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ilham Aliyev said at the one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister of
the Republic of Albania Edi Rama on December 8, trend reports.
' Thank you, first of all, for the hospitality during my visit
to Albania. As we agreed, we will continue our active dialogue. So
your visit is kind of a follow up to see how it's going. All the
instructions have been given from both sides. So, our teams work
actively. The results of my official visit are really very
positive. We are strengthening our ties and creating new
opportunities. As I already informed you, we are opening an Embassy
in Tirana, and this is also an important sign of our cooperation.
From a practical point of view, this will allow us to be more
involved in the developments in your country and also to be more
efficient in our bilateral agenda. Once again, welcome,' President
Ilham Aliyev said.
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Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to submit a detailed report on July 31 regarding the facilities set up to enhance testing in the state.
The state government explained the measures it has taken against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jharkhand has reported 170 more COVID-19 cases taking the state's tally of coronavirus cases to 3,362, informed the state Health Department on Friday.
The total number of active cases in the state stands at 1,129, while 2,210 patients have recovered so far.
Twenty-three fatalities due to COVID-19 have been reported in the state so far, it added.
With the highest single-day spike of 26,506 COVID-19 cases and 475 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 cases in India reached 7,93,802 on Friday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Out of the total number of cases, 2,76,685 are active, 4,95,513 have been cured/discharged/migrated and 21,604 have died so far due to the infection. (ANI)


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named senior umpire from Oman, Rahul Asher, on the International Panel of ICC Development Umpires for 2018.
Asher will join 28 other umpires on the international panel to officiate matches and tournaments organised by ICC.
Asher was nominated along with Rizwan Akram (Netherlands) and Andrew Louw Jr (Namibia) as the latest entrants to the panel for 2018.
A certified Level II umpire, Asher said, 'I am really excited to get this opportunity, which will help me develop as an umpire. I am looking forward to learning from other umpires to grow as a better umpire.'
In his previous major assignments, Asher had officiated in the ACC U16 Elite Cup 2014 in Qatar, ICC World Cricket League Asia Qualifiers in April 2017 in Thailand and ICC U19 World Cup Qualifiers in July 2017 in Singapore.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sun 4 Jun 2023, 2:41 PM
Star couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma attended the FA Cup final between English Premier League giants Manchester City and Manchester United along with young batter Shubman Gill at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Pictures from the match went viral on social media in which the trio is seen sitting in the VIP stand.
Kohli was also seen posing with a few fans during the match.
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Manchester City beat fierce rival Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday for its second trophy of the season, having already clinched the Premier League title.
City will bid for a treble when it takes on Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Kohli and Gill are part of the Indian team that is gearing up for the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia which will start at the Oval in London on June 7.
A big fan of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, Kohli follows football with a passion and even co-owns FC Goa club in the Indian Super League (ISL).
Gill is fresh from an outstanding IPL season in which he scored 890 with three hundreds for runner-up Gujarat Titans.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 2
By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:
Georgia will subsidize mortgage loans for families with newborn children, starting September 1, Trend reports via Georgian media.
"Eligible families will have 12 months, starting from September 1 to apply for loans," said Economy Minister Natia Turnava.
"It will greatly contribute to the well-being of families. In each such family, a newborn child will bring not only great joy but also specific practical benefits,” stated Turnava.
The terms of the state subsidy include:
- The state will offer a loan subsidy to families who will have a child from September 1 with a maximum loan amount of 200,000 lari (about $64,012).
- The state will subsidize six per cent of the loan if the newborn is a first or second child.
- The state will subsidize about eight percent of the loan if the newborn is a third or fourth child.
- The state will subsidize about four percent of the loan for families who have three or more children (without having a newborn child).
The loan interest will be repaid within five years.
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Stockholm: A landslide tore apart a stretch of motorway in Sweden on Saturday, injuring three people, police and emergency services said.
It ripped up a petrol station car park, overturned lorries and caved in the roof of a Burger King restaurant.
Three people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after the collapse in Stenungsund, 50 kilometres (30 miles) north of Sweden's second-largest city Gothenburg, a police spokesman said.
Police have opened an investigation into possible links to a nearby building site, where blasts had been taking place.
The landslide struck shortly before 2:00 am (0000 GMT).
Uladzislau Miklash, a lorry driver, was asleep in his parked vehicle when he felt it start to slide.
"I had no idea what was happening," he told P4 Vast radio.
The landslide "affected around ten vehicles, a forest area and a commercial area including a petrol station and a fast-food restaurant", said regional emergency services chief Daniel Lyckelid.
The worst-hit area covers around 100 metres by 150 metres (330 by 500 feet), but the landslide affected an area of around 700 metres by 200 metres in total, the emergency services said.
Images on local media showed damaged lorries and a bus that had fallen into a trench.
"Several people were helped out of their vehicles in the area of the landslide with the help of the fire brigade and helicopters," the emergency services added.
Police have opened a probe into "aggravated public destruction" and will question staff at the building site, but said there was not a definitive link "between the blasting, the work on the site and the collapse".
Emergency services said they could not rule out the risk of further landslides.
Authorities plan to close the section of the E6 motorway for several weeks.
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China Leads Most of Asia Upward
Chinese stocks led gains in a mixed trading session in Asia-Pacific as investors continued to monitor recession concerns on Thursday.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 climbed out of its cave, gaining 21.7 points, or 0.1%, to 26,171.25.
The Japanese yen traded at 135.61 per dollar, strengthening slightly after it weakened beyond 136 against the greenback earlier this week
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index regrouped 265.53 points, or 1.3%, to 21,273.87.
Alibaba jumped 6.4% and Xpeng spiked nearly 10%.
In economic data, Singapore announced that core inflation was at 3.6% in May compared to a year ago. That's slightly higher than the 3.5% analysts polled by Reuters expected and April's print of 3.3%.
The Australian dollar was at $0.6883 after falling from above $0.702 last week.
Mainland Chinese markets struggled for direction initially, but closed in the green.
In Shanghai, the CSI 300 regained 73.26 points, or 1.7%, to 4,343.88.
In other markets
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index pointed lower 0.51 points to 3,092.80.
In Taiwan, the Taiex index dropped 171.31 points, or 1.1%, to 15,176.44.
In Korea, the Kospi faltered 28.49 points, or 1.2%, to 2,314.32.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 sprang back up 135.26 points, or 1.3%, to 10,813.93.
In Australia, the ASX 200 recovered 19.9 points, or 0.3%, to 6,528.45.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai Municipality has responded to rumours being spread through articles and photos posted on social media, claiming that some types of bottled water in Dubai are harmful for the human body, as some of them are alkaline and others acidic - and the alkaline ones are the best.
Images of well-known brands were published in local markets.
Specialists in Food Safety Management Department have quashed these rumors, saying that they are not based on scientific facts, studies or approved sources.
They issued the following safety guidelines regarding water sold in the country:
- Any scientific statement must be issued by specialists of the same field, and must be supported by scientific evidence or based on scientific references that are accredited and known.
- According to UAE and Gulf Standards No.UAE.S GSO 1025: 2014 for bottled water, the pH of water should be between 6.5 - 8.5.
- The pH in the drinking water is a quality characteristic and has no health effect.Mineral water does not specify the natural pH because natural water has its own acid according to origin.
- All products in the local markets are under the supervision of the Food Safety Department, either during manufacturing process, importing or circulation and to being verified that they meet the health standards and specifications, laws and legislation adopted.
The previous tests were reviewed by the Dubai Central Laboratory for the mentioned products.The results of the examination were within the acceptable percentage (6.5-8.5).
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov.2
By Leman Zeynalova - Trend:
Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG has selected PSI Software AG as the provider of the Commercial Dispatching Software (CDS), the consortium said in a message on its website.
The PSI software will enable TAP to perform its commercial dispatching activities for the transport of natural gas.
The CDS supports TAP's business processes, which include managing transportation contracts, nominations, matching and balancing positions, allocations, and ensuring smooth communication between TAP, its shippers and the adjacent Transmission System Operators (TSOs).
The CDS is also part of TAP's Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) telecommunications and security systems contract, awarded in December 2016 to Honeywell.
'While our construction activities are progressing further every day, in parallel, we are ensuring that the pipeline is ready for operations from the day Shah Deniz II gas deliveries begin for European markets,' said Ulrike Andres, Commercial and External Affairs Director at TAP.
TAP is a part of the Southern Gas Corridor which is one of the priority energy projects for the EU.
TAP project envisages transportation of gas from the Stage 2 of development of Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz gas and condensate field to the EU countries.
The pipeline will be connected to the Trans-Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP) on the Turkish-Greek border, run through Greece, Albania and the Adriatic Sea, before coming ashore in Italy's south.
TAP's shareholders are: BP (20 percent), State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (20 percent), Snam (20 percent), Fluxys (19 percent), Enagas (16 percent) and Axpo (5 percent).
TAP will be 878 kilometers in length (Greece 550 km, Albania 215 km, Adriatic Sea 105 km, and Italy 8 km). Its highest point will be 1,800 meters in Albania's mountains, while its lowest point will be 820 meters beneath the sea.
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US offers plan to Sudan on promoting religious freedoms
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KHARTOUM, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- US Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan on Friday revealed that he submitted a plan to Sudan to promote religious freedoms in the country as a basis for improving relations between the two countries.
In a speech before a number of clerics and academics, Sullivan presented some features of the plan to enhance religious freedoms based on a neutral treatment by the Sudanese government towards various religious communities, in addition to dropping charges against people imprisoned on a basis of religious belief.
The new plan includes some amendments to the criminal code's articles of 125, 126 and 152, as well as other changes to the personal status law regarding child care and inheritance.
Complete normalization with Khartoum requires an abidance by new policies regarding the protection of religious freedoms and human rights as a basic condition of promoting bilateral relations, Sullivan said.
He also called for reaching a comprehensive peace agreement in Darfur, the Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan for the enhancement of bilateral ties.
Sullivan arrived on Thursday in Sudan for a two-day visit to push for human rights and religious freedom.
The visit comes some weeks after Washington ended sanctions against Khartoum.
The US and Sudanese relations have witnessed positive developments over the past two years, culminating last October in lifting the US economic sanctions imposed on Sudan about two decades ago. However, Washington still puts Sudan on the list of "terrorism." (end) mmm.hm
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Russian businessman highlighted significant investment emerging in wake of Western firms
(MENAFN) Russian businessman Vladimir Potanin, the owner of Norilsk Nickel and considered Russia's richest individual, highlighted the significant investment opportunities emerging in the wake of Western companies leaving Russia due to Ukraine-related sanctions. Speaking at the VTB Bank 'Russia Calling!' forum, Potanin encouraged Russian firms to capitalize on the situation, emphasizing that the departure of foreign investors has left behind valuable assets that domestic companies can acquire and leverage for expansion.
Potanin, who recently made strategic acquisitions like Rosbank from Societe Generale and a controlling stake in Tinkoff Bank from Oleg Tinkov, sees the current scenario as a favorable time for Russian businesses. In earlier interviews, he noted that the "panicked exodus" of foreign companies has created an environment where Russian businesses can secure acquisitions at attractive terms, often with steep discounts.
The Russian business landscape has witnessed approximately 300 foreign companies leaving the market under the pressure of sanctions since the conflict in Ukraine escalated in February 2022. These departures, intended to weaken the Russian economy, have inadvertently paved the way for domestic firms to strengthen their positions by acquiring abandoned assets.
Potanin's strategic moves in recent months serve as a testament to the potential for Russian companies to navigate and capitalize on the changing economic dynamics, seizing opportunities presented by the shifting geopolitical landscape.
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Doha, Qatar: Minister of Public Health HE Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari met with a number of health ministers and senior officials of the World Health Organization (WHO) participating in the Middle East Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, held in Doha from February 23-25, 2024.
Her Excellency met separately with the following top health officials:
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health-designate in the State of Libya HE Ramadan Ahmed Abu Jannah
- Minister of Health of the State of Palestine HE Dr. Mai Al-Kailah
- Minister of Health of the Republic of Sudan HE Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim
- Minister of Health of the Federal Republic of Somalia HE Dr. Ali Haji Adam Abubakar
- Minister of Health of the Islamic Republic of HE Iran Bahram Eynollahi
The meetings discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in health fields. In addition, the meetings highlighted the most prominent topics of the 10th Middle East Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, the biggest of its kind in the region.
HE the Minister of Public Health and Chairperson of WHO Executive Board also met separately with WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for Europe Dr. Hans Kluge, and the Swiss Federation Member at the WHO Executive Board Ambassador Nora Kronig Romero.
The meetings discussed enhancing cooperation between the State of Qatar and the WHO, in addition to the most prominent topics of the Middle East Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare.
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Heichinrou, an iconic Chinese restaurant in Japan founded 138 years ago, became the latest establishment to fall victim to the coronavirus pandemic, filing for bankruptcy protection Thursday.
The restaurant's main branch, an institution of Yokohama's famous Chinatown, began bankruptcy proceedings at the request of creditors with total debt likely exceeding 300 million yen ($2.3 million), according to research firm Teikoku Databank. Founded in 1884 and catering to foreigners who settled in the port city during the Meiji Restoration, it claimed title as the oldest existing Chinese restaurant in Japan on its website.
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The multi-storied flagship restaurant, just minutes from the main gates of Chinatown and famous for its authentic Cantonese cuisine, was a major draw to tourists from all over Japan and overseas alike. Eating and drinking establishments have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic due to government calls to shorten opening hours, contributing to 536 failures in the industry, or about 15% of the 3,468 bankruptcies nationwide tracked by Teikoku Databank.
Heichinrou's other branches in Tokyo, Osaka and Kitakyushu are operated by a separate company and will remain open. The restaurant's sales reached 10.8 billion yen in the year through March 2007, but fell to 6.5 billion yen in the year ended March 2016 as high overhead costs and the economic downturn took a toll, said Teikoku Databank. The decline in business from the coronavirus dealt the final blow, and the main branch closed on May 15.
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Dhaka: Vistara, India's finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, on March 31, announced that it will be ramping up its presence at LHR (London Heathrow) with direct, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and London starting June 1, 2023.
Vistara will operate its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, featuring a three-class configuration, on the route as it enhances connectivity between India and the UK. Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara's website, mobile app, and through travel agents.
On the occasion, Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said,“We are delighted to announce Mumbai-London as our fourth route to Europe after connecting Frankfurt, Paris and London with Delhi. The launch of this new route is also a reflection of our customers' growing preference for Vistara, for travel between India and the UK. This additional gateway also offers our customers more options and flexibility with their travel itineraries while choosing to fly the country's most loved airline. We look forward to further expanding our presence in Europe, especially with more wide-body aircraft joining our fleet in the coming months.”
The introductory all-inclusive, round trip fares between Mumbai and London are as follow: Mumbai-London-Mumbai INR 57,799 economy, INR 102,199 premium economy and INR 241,399 business; and London-Mumbai-London GBP 459 economy, GBP 899 premium economy and GBP 2,539 business.
Vistara is India's highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of several 'Best Airline' awards, besides being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding high safety standards.
The airline has recently been featured amongst World's Top 20 Airlines while being recognised as the 'Best Airline in India and Southern Asia' for the second time in a row, 'Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia' for the fourth consecutive year, 'Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia' for the second time in a row and 'Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia' at the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022.
Vistara also recently received the ch-aviation Asia's Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive year.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on members of the UN Security Council not to allow Russia to abuse the presidency of this body.
He reported this on twitter , according to Ukrinform.
"Russian UNSC presidency is a slap in the face to the international community. I urge the current UNSC members to thwart any Russian attempts to abuse its presidency. I also remind that Russia is an outlaw on the UNSC," the minister wrote.
The presidency of the UN Security Council is held by each of the members in turn for one month. Japan presided over the Council in January, Malta in February and Mozambique in March. Read also: ukraine expects unga to adopt resolution calling for russia to be punished for crime of aggression – yermak
Washington believes that Russia, as a country that flagrantly violated the UN Charter and invaded its neighbor, has no place on the UN Security Council, but there is no feasible international legal pathway to deprive the aggressor state of permanent membership in this important UN body.
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Previous local Colgate Country Showdown winners Katie Ziegler from Staples and Gregory Michael Bruce from Miltona will represent Superstation K-106 and KWAD radio in the state finals, to be held in Wadena on Friday, Aug. 27.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Deepak John |
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has witnessed robust growth in its manufacturing sector as 40 new factories were registered from January to September in this year.
The official data regarding industrial sector statistics 2023 released recently by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on its X platform reveal that the registered operating factories stood at 957; the number of local products were 1,639; permits issued for industrial projects totaled 487 and the total investments in factories reached QR1 in 2023.
Qatar's manufacturing sector is a major driving force in the country's economic diversification backed by Qatar National Vision 2030 which aims to develop an economy that is less dependent on hydrocarbons. With Qatar's high-calibre talent pool, unparalleled market access and connectivity, and the state-of-the-art free zones, Qatar is emerging as a global manufacturing destination.
Another post by the Ministry on the industry sector highlighted the key industries in Qatar which include construction materials and chemicals, rubber and plastic products, electrical equipment, beverages, textiles and garments, wood products, furniture and paper products.
The ninth edition of the 'Made in Qatar' exhibition held recently which was organised by Qatar Chamber in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry saw participation of several companies and factories.
The participation of local companies in the expo reached 450 companies and factories interested in showcasing their products and services to the business community and visitors. This reflects the keen interest of local companies to promote their products in the local market with the aim to achieve the desired self-sufficiency and reduce dependence on imports.
The features of local product are that they are high quality, provide adequate and competitive prices and offers diverse range of products. The benefits of buying local products include maintaining economic sovereignty through reduced import dependence, supporting local economy, providing job opportunities, and protecting the environment by reducing carbon emissions caused by long shipping processes.
There are several local product campaign objectives such as supporting and marketing local products locally and supporting investors to reach consumers easily. They also open the market for merchants and investors to launch new products and expand the scope of production.
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Texting and driving a dangerous combination
Just in the last week as a passenger in our car, I have seen two different people in two different areas texting while driving. I truly believe usage of cell phones might have been a factor in some of the horrible accidents that have claimed lives.
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Thank you, 'Firecrackers'
A few weeks ago, the Brainerd area was stricken with a very large fire at the Hillcrest Apartments. Many people were left homeless. The community has stepped up tremendously to assist those in need with cloths, food and shelter.
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Doha, Qatar: The 12th Conference of Ministers of Culture in the Islamic World wrapped up on Tuesday in Doha, following two days of deliberations under the theme of 'Toward renewing cultural action in the Islamic world'.
Following the conclusion of the event hosted by the State of Qatar's Ministry of Culture and organized by Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), the conferees sent a letter of thanks and appreciation to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, extolling His Highness' unrelented support for joint Islamic action in culture and beyond to further serve sustainable development in the Islamic world.
Lusail chosen as 2030 Islamic World's Capital of Culture
The participating ministers, high-level officials, and representatives of international organizations and institutions, seize the opportunity to express deep appreciation to HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for His Highness' efforts in developing national cultural work, promoting cultural industries, disseminating the concept of public art and making it available to the public, and highlighting the State of Qatar's culture and heritage that achieved global influence, said the letter read out by Director-General of ICESCO HE Dr. Salim bin Mohammed Al Malik.
The conferees highlighted the dazzling success of the Celebration of Doha as the Arab Region's Capital of Islamic Culture for 2021, and the multiple activities associated with FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 that merged sports with culture and introduced authentic cultural values of the State of Qatar and the entire Islamic world.
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(MENAFN) A recent investigation by Haaretz has revealed that Israel's army illegally targeted the country's population with a social media psychological operation during the 2021 military operation in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson’s Unit used fake Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts to post videos and images of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza using the hashtag #GazaRegrets. The unit even worked with popular Israeli influencers to conceal the military origin of the campaign.
The social media operation was launched as the IDF became concerned that Israelis were more impressed by viral footage of Hamas rockets hitting Israel than the actions of their own military. However, the IDF has dismissed the astroturf campaign as a brief, anomalous "error," insisting that the bots were operational for just 24 hours, with no similar episodes in the last two years.
The IDF's use of psychological warfare to sway popular opinion in foreign countries is well-known, but it is legally prohibited from targeting the domestic population with such tactics. The army's military intelligence division was even forbidden from deploying its tools domestically during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite some in the government wanting to use them for contact tracing.
IDF Spokesperson’s Unit chief, Hidai Zilberman, has denied that the division engages in psychological warfare and insists that its role is "to report nothing but the truth to the public." However, he was caught spreading deliberately fake news through the foreign press during the 2021 Gaza operation.
The revelation of the IDF's social media psyop raises questions about the military's adherence to ethical standards and the government's respect for citizens' rights to accurate information. It also highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, and the use of propaganda by both sides to influence public opinion.
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Eco Fair offers hands-on, feet-on learning
Lessons about the Earth, nature and the environment took center stage at the Community Eco Fair at Discovery Middle School Tuesday.
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The U.S. economic recovery will continue in the new year, according to the Institute of Supply Management’s semi-annual economic forecast. Manufacturing employment is expected to increase 2.4 percent on average for the full year of 2014 while non-manufacturing employment is expected to increase 2.1 percent.
Revenues are expected to increase 4.4 percent in the manufacturing sector, compared to a 4.6-percent increase reported for 2013 over 2012 revenues. Revenues are expected to increase 3.6 percent in the non-manufacturing sector compared to a 4.0 percent increase in 2013.


(MENAFN- Asia Times) China now has 369 satellites, three times as many as in 2018, according to General Stephen Whiting, head of the US Space Command.
“China and Russia,” Whiting told the Senate Armed Services Committee on February 29,
are“moving breathtakingly fast.”
He warned in particular about “counterspace” weapons that can destroy American satellites
With perhaps 3,000 advanced anti-ship missiles in its inventory and the capacity to hit moving targets at great distances, China now has an overwhelming firepower advantage in its home theater.
Nothing in the American arsenal can defend US military assets against massed barrages of Chinese missiles. That makes the buzzword“prioritize Asia” – sending more weapons to Taiwan rather than Ukraine – a matter of shifting the deck chairs to the other side of the Titanic.
China has underfunded its large land army and concentrated military spending on coastal defense.
The US national security establishment is struggling to keep its credibility above water after
the Ukrainian rout last month at Avdeevka, where Ukrainian units refused orders to deploy in the besieged towns and Ukrainian soldiers reportedly bolted, leaving their wounded as well as their weapons behind.
Volodymyr Zelensky's government now warns that its defense could crumble by next summer; in fact, this could happen much sooner as the beleaguered Ukrainians run short of artillery ammunition, air defense missiles and frontline manpower.
It's hard to find a Western defense think tank that has not called on Washington to“prioritize Asia” during the past year. But China has such an overwhelming advantage in firepower, including ballistic and cruise missiles, that whatever additional weapons America might shift to Asia would have negligible impact.
As Brandon Weichert wrote in The National Interest on February 29, China's“carrier killer” Dong Feng-26B intermediate-range ballistic missile can sink US aircraft carriers. Weichert estimates that China has 1,000 of these advanced systems.
China's Dong Feng-26 intermediate-range missile. Photo: Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance
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By Laman Ismayilova
Los Aurora and Max Villavecchia have delighted the audience with
incendiary music and dances, Azernews reports.
The musicians performed at the first Baku International Piano
Festival held with the support of the Culture Ministry. The host of
the evening was Tofig Hasansoy.
Los Aurora is a flamenco-jazz band that is revolutionizing the
national and international music scene with a daring and personal
proposal. A breath of fresh air in flamenco, a genre that has lost
its fear of fusing with other aesthetics.
The pianist Max Villaveccia together with cantaor (flamenco
singer) Pere Martínez, Javi Garrabella on bass, and Joan Carles
Mari on drums, accompanied by Pol Jiménez and Miranda Alfonso on
dance, have embarked on a musical adventure running through the
most popular flamenco songs that surpass the most traditional
sonorities to become impregnated with other genres.
Their sound starts from flamenco and moves towards jazz, the two
styles that make up the DNA of this young group, moving away from
the more classical sonority of the compositions on which it is
Founded by the Honored Artist Shahin Novrasli, the first Baku
International Piano Festival will run until May 27.
Photo and video credits: Kamran Baghirov
For more information, please visit the festival's website .
Tickets are available here .
Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews' staff journalist, follow her on
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor, who is known for her work in 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo', 'Raanjhanaa', 'Neerja', 'Aisha' and others, has strong affinity towards handmade clothing, and likes to buy items that are "made by local artisans, are vintage, and even resold."
Sonam is one of the most influential voices in fashion globally and has attended the Cannes Film Festival as a fashion icon.
Elaborating on her purchasing habits with regard to fashion and clothing, the actress said:“To me, having a product with longevity is luxury. Back in the day, my mother and grandmother would preserve expensive saris in a mal mal (muslin) cloth, masterji (tailor) would create made-to-measure outfits, juttis (shoes) would be created to fit our feet. I'm also doing the same. So, you see, I grew up appreciating the value of personalisation and the handmade. This to me is true luxury. I consciously buy items that are made by local artisans, are vintage, and even resold.”
She further mentioned:“I haven't bought anything that I haven't worn multiple times. For me, everything that I buy needs to be wearable for several years. I don't believe in wearing it once and then returning it unless I'm borrowing an outfit for an event.”
On the work front, Sonam has 'Battle for Bittora' in the pipeline.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "The Delhi government has increased the minimum monthly wages of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), PTI reported citing officials aware of the development monthly wages of skilled workers are likely to be increased by ₹528 to ₹20,903, that of semi-skilled workers by ₹494 to ₹18,993 and of unskilled labourers from ₹16,792 to ₹17,234, the official said. Now, the per day wage of an unskilled worker in Delhi will be ₹ 574.47, for semi-skilled ₹ 633.10 and for skilled workers ₹696.77.
Also Read | RBI fines Pudukkottai Co-operative Town Bank for non-compliance of guidelinesThe Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid to all MCD workers starting April 1, the report said adding that the government proposal on increasing the minimum wages will be tabled for approval in the next MCD House meetingThe report further said the accumulated DA for the MCD employees will be released after the proposal is approved by the MCD House, the official of the civic agency said Read | After RBI tightens lending norms, will fintech see a slowdown? Experts explainAccording to the agenda, the MCD House meeting will also discuss to hike the minimum wages for clerical and supervisory staff in the meeting. According to the proposal, the minimum salary for non-matriculate employees will be hiked to ₹18,993, matriculate but not graduate to ₹20,902 and graduate and above to ₹22,744. Dearness allowance for these employees will be ₹494, ₹546 and ₹598 per month, respectively in October, Delhi Labour Minister Raaj Kumar Anand had said that the minimum wage of workers in Delhi is the highest in the country.“This decision of the Delhi government will benefit unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and other workers in all scheduled employment categories. People working on minimum wages in the unorganised sector should also benefit from dearness allowance, which is usually given to state and central government employees,” reported Hindustan Times Read | Jio Financial Services considering maiden bond issue, plans to raise ₹5,000-10,000 crore: ReportHowever, the BJP had criticized the Delhi government. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor had said“The truth is that even the Kejriwal government does not give minimum wages to its employees. Most people working as contractual employees in the Delhi government or MCD offices are not getting the prescribed minimum wages... The Delhi government has failed to educate workers about their rights and social security schemes.”o
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In January-November 2021, the general fund of the state budget received UAH 984.3 billion, which is 104.4% of the target for this period, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Finance Ministry's press service.
“The general fund of the state budget in January-November 2021 received UAH 984.3 billion or 104.4% of the target for the reporting period (+UAH 41.6 billion). Revenues from payments controlled by the State Tax Service amounted to UAH 564.7 billion, the target for January-November was fulfilled by 105.6% (+ UAH 30.0 billion), the State Customs Service - UAH 363.9 billion, the target was fulfilled by 103.9% (+13.8 billion UAH),” reads the report .
In November 2021, the general fund of the state budget received UAH 122.2 billion. The monthly target was exceeded by 10.2% (+ UAH 11.3 billion).
In January-November 2021, revenues from the single contribution for compulsory state social insurance to the Pension Fund and social insurance funds amounted to UAH 310.4 billion, which is UAH 7.9 billion higher than the expected (planned) indicators of the State Tax Service for the corresponding period. Of this amount, UAH 29.8 billion was transferred in November.
In January-November 2021, the deficit of the state budget reached UAH 57.4 billion, including the deficit of the general fund - at UAH 175.7 billion.
As reported, in January-October 2021, the general fund of the state budget received UAH 862.1 billion.
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