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In order to meet the food needs of Uzbek population, the Uzbekozikovkatzakhira Association of Wholesalers signed contracts this year for the additional import of 30,000 tons of sugar, 27,000 tons of potatoes, 10,000 tons of sunflower oil, 1,600 tons of poultry meat, the association reported.
At present, the imported products are being reserved, according to the report.
A reserve with a total volume of 475,546 tons is being created according to the instruction of the Uzbek government. This is facilitated by lending to banks in the amount of 43.5 billion soums, as well as allocation of 100 billion soums from a special fund of the Uzbek Cabinet of Ministers.
A reserve of 200,000 tons of potatoes, over 130,000 tons of onions, 84,000 tons of carrots and almost 60,000 tons of rice has been created so far at territorial wholesale bases in Uzbekistan.
For long-term storage, the products have been placed in warehouses and cold rooms of facilities. The association's facilities have cold rooms with total capacity of 5,900 tons, including those in Andijan region (800 tons), Qashqadaryo region (1,000 tons), Fergana region (1,800 tons).
It is planned to commission cold rooms with capacity of 10,000 tons each in Pakhtaabad, Yangikurgan, Fergana, Qibray and Yukori Chirchiq districts next year.
(8,095.88 soums = 1 USD on December1)
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(MENAFN- The Rio Times) The European Commission persists with Mercosur trade talks despite Macron's plea and farmer protests.
Dombrovskis, European Commission Vice President, stresses ongoing discussions, citing support from leaders like Macron, Scholz, and Sánchez.
Historical opposition from countries like France, Ireland, and Austria has been revived by recent agricultural protests.
This resistance, however, did not start with the protests but has deep roots, particularly highlighted by France's stance with Argentina's government transition in December.
Despite upheaval, ratification of the Mercosur deal-Brazil, Argentina , Uruguay, Paraguay-lingers almost five years post-initial agreement.
European demands for enhanced environmental commitments have stalled progress, with Jair Bolsonaro's presidency further complicating the agreement.
Lula's return to Brazil's office hinted at the deal's revival, but old and new challenges still remain.
Dombrovskis notes in the Agriculture Committee that unresolved agricultural and beef access issues hinder the deal's closure.
The E has considered safeguards and financial aid for farmers if necessary, ensuring negotiations reflect the consensus of 27 member states and individual consultations.
Dombrovskis urged a debate grounded in facts and data, acknowledging the farming community's efforts.
He defends the EU's trade surplus in the primary sector, urging distinction between issues to serve broader agricultural interests.
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US durable goods orders plunge 6.1 percent in January, exceeding expectations
(MENAFN) According to a report released Tuesday by the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau, US durable goods orders experienced a significant decline of 6.1 percent in January, surpassing initial estimates. The data revealed that new orders for manufactured durable goods decreased for the third time within the last four months, dropping by USD18 billion to a total of USD276.7 billion, as highlighted in the bureau's statement.
Expectations had anticipated a monthly decline of 4.9 percent for this figure, following a modest 0.3 percent decrease recorded in December. Excluding transportation, the report indicated a lesser decline of 0.3 percent in new orders. Furthermore, the agency emphasized that new orders excluding defense experienced a sharp plummet of 7.3 percent.
Transportation equipment emerged as a primary driver behind the overall decrease, with the sector experiencing declines in three out of the last four months. Specifically, transportation equipment saw a notable reduction of USD17.4 billion or 16.2 percent, bringing its total to USD89.8 billion, according to the report's findings.
The pronounced decline in durable goods orders underscores a challenging trend within the manufacturing sector, highlighting potential concerns about economic stability and consumer demand. The data reflects broader uncertainties and economic headwinds, raising questions about the trajectory of recovery and the potential implications for industries reliant on durable goods production and consumption.
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To make procedures easier for Qatar's visitors, the Ministry of Interior recently launched, on its official website, a new link about visas, allowing visitors to search for visas based on nationality and residence.
This came under the Ministry's framework which aims to ease visas to the country. The new link offers many options such as the types of visas, how to avail them and how to extend them. It also shows the rules related to every type of visa, in addition to some general tips.
The Ministry also asked people to participate in an online discussion on the website about their opinion of the new procedures related to visas, and if they have any suggestion or experiences of entering Qatar. It also asks people to write if they find any problems or obstacles.
The launching of the new link coincided with the official celebration of World Tourism Day, which was held in Doha on September 27, under the theme of Sustainable Tourism-A Tool for Development' and attracted a number of high-level officials from the international tourism sector. It also came at a time when the country witnesses big development to be a tourist destination.
The MoI earlier announced that Qatar is now visa-free for citizens of over 80 countries around the world, in addition it had eased procedures to citizens of many other countries. With this announcement, Qatar is now the highest in the region in terms of number of nationalities eligible to enter visa-free, making it the most open country in the region.
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Stockholm: Sweden's foreign ministry on Saturday warned Swedes in Turkey to avoid crowds and demonstrations following protests there over the burning of the Koran by a far-right politician in Stockholm last week.
Last week Turkey suspended talks with Sweden and Finland on their applications to join NATO after the protest at which Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Danish far-right political party Hard Line, burned a copy of the Koran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.
Paludan's actions have led to demonstrations in a number of Muslim countries as well as in Turkey.
'Swedes in Turkey are asked to stay updated on the development of events and to avoid large gatherings and demonstrations,' the foreign ministry said on its advice page for Swedes abroad. Read Also
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'Continued demonstrations can be expected outside the embassy in Ankara and the consulate general in Istanbul in the coming days.'
After Paludan's protest, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he supported freedom of speech.
'But what is legal is not necessarily appropriate. Burning books that are holy to many is a deeply disrespectful act,' Kristersson said on Twitter.
Sweden and Finland applied last year to join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
They need support from all 30 members of the Alliance. Turkey has said Sweden in particular must first take a clearer stance against what it sees as terrorists, mainly Kurdish militants and a group it blames for a 2016 coup attempt, in order for it to back NATO membership for the two Nordic countries.
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By Ayya Lmahamad
The Azerbaijani Azerspace-1 satellite has started broadcasting a number of Turkish TV channels, the Azercosmos OJSC has reported.
Since March 2022, the satellite has been broadcasting such popular Turkish TV channels as TMB, Akilli, Nurs and Euro Trio.
TMB TV mainly broadcasts programs reflecting the music and culture of Turkic-speaking countries. Akilli TV and Nurs TV present more entertaining programs. EuroTrio TV's daily content, broadcast on the European broadcasting stream of Azerspace-1 satellite, consists of English-language programs of Turkey as well as international companies.
Established in 2010, Azercosmos is the only satellite operator in the South Caucasus region and provides high-quality satellite services for telecommunications and geographic intelligence.
Azercosmos along with Azerspace-1, Azerspace-2, and Azersky satellites, facilitates the reception of signals from satellites of other satellite operators and via a fiber-optic network.
Earlier, Azercosmos launched a satellite internet platform Azconnexus, which will provide high-quality satellite internet services in Azerbaijan. The company also sealed cooperation agreements with various organizations such as the View Satellite Network, Media Holding, SatADSL, Globecast, ViewMedia, Space Engineering, TheAngle, Prime African Media Systems, Satelliteherd, etc. One of Turkey's leading news channels TRT World has started broadcasting via the Azerspace-1 satellite. Azercosmos has signed a commercial agreement with a number of Turkish and Kyrgyz channels as well.
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Govt Launches Skills On Wheels Initiative To Equip 60,000 Rural Youth With Future-Ready Skills
New Delhi, Sept 18 (KNN) With the aim to provide rural youth, especially women, with key digital skills and make them job ready, Union Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the 'Skills on Wheels' initiative.
Pradhan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday launched the initiative with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and IndusInd Bank.
Under the initiative, 60,000 youth will be empowered over a period of five years with the objective of improving the livelihood of rural households by providing relevant skills training to the youth.
Speaking on the occasion, Pradhan said that as a customised bus with retrofitted tools, 'Skills On Wheels' will take the Skill India Mission to the remotest corners of India. The bus will travel across the length and breadth of aspirational and backward districts.
“The initiative will equip rural youth, particularly women with key Digital Skills and make them job and future-ready,” he added.
Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, of NSDC and MD, NSDC International said, "Empowering India's rural youth with the transformative power of skilling, reskilling, and upskilling is our paramount mission. This partnership, driven by NSDC CSR's dedication to catalyzing impactful collaborations between the public and private sectors, seeks to ignite innovation and growth within India's skill development landscape."
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EU failed to sign agreement on cap prices for Russian oil
(MENAFN) EU administrations could not sign an agreement on Wednesday at what level to cap costs for Russian sea-borne oil under the Group of Seven countries project and will continue discussions on Thursday evening or on Friday, according to EU representatives.
Earlier on Thursday legislatures of the EU’s 27 administrations held a meeting in Brussels to talk over a G7 suggestion to set the cost cap in the range of USD65-USD70 a barrel, but the level proved too low for some and too high for others.
“There are still differences on the price cap level. We need to proceed bilaterally,” one EU diplomat stated. “The next meeting of ambassadors of EU countries will be either tomorrow evening or on Friday,” the diplomat made a statement.
The G7, as well as the US, in addition to the whole of the EU and Australia, are slated to apply the price cap on sea-borne exports of Russian oil on December 5.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 27 May 2023, 3:46 PM
Last updated: Sat 27 May 2023, 4:08 PM
The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence has put out a video urging residents to keep an eye on their children especially on beaches.
Captioning the social awareness video, the authority said: "Take care of them, so you don't lose them".
On Instagram, the civil authority shared a skit in which a father has taken his children to the beach. Initially, the children are seen playing around with a ball and making sand castles while their father rests nearby and looks on.
However, once their father feels like the children don't seem to be going to far, he shuts his eyes to take a nap.
One of the children then kicks the ball into the water, and the other asks him to go retrieve it. Seconds later, the child begins drowning and calling out for help. However, their unaware guardian remains asleep.
One of the children then wakes up the father, who rushes into the water – only to realise that he cannot see his son any more. He hurriedly dials 999 and calls authorities for help.
Civil Defence officers make rush to the spot and manage to get the boy out. They then give the boy life-saving medical care, and rush him to an ambulance after he begins breathing again.
The father is seen terrified as the video comes to an end while reiterating the message, thereby urging parents to always be on alert to ensure their children's safety.
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MacCase announced it has begun shipping its 2021 iPad Pro 12.9-inch 5th generation folio case along with a new design for the 2021 iPad Pro 11-inch. The new designs were on pre-order and are now both in stock.
The 2021 models make upgrades to the polymer tray that holds the Apple tablet in the case.
“It's great to finally have both our Premium Leather 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro 5th generation case and the 2021 11-inch iPad Pro 3rd generation case in stock and shipping. Our customers are extremely patient and I would like to thank them for that. We know that these new designs deliver on our promise to provide world class quality with the best user experience for the 2021 iPad Pro tablets”, stated Michael Santoro, Chief Creative Officer and President of MacCase.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) News report by Mustafa Al-Marini
RABAT, March 17 (KUNA) -- Established upon a decision of the historical summit held in Rabat, Morocco, on September 25, 1969, following the criminal arson of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) plays a prominent role in promoting Islamic solidarity and defending the Palestinian issue.
The OIC is the second largest organization after the United Nations (UN) with 57 member states in over four continents; having been the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.
In 1970, the first ever meeting of Islamic Conference of Foreign Minister (ICFM) was held in Jeddah; having decided to establish a permanent secretariat in Jeddah headed by the organization's secretary general.
Based in Rabat, the OIC, of which the State of Kuwait is a co-founder and effective member, comprises several bodies, mainly the Islamic Development Bank and the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO).
The 49th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation kicked off on Thursday in Nouakchott, Mauritania, on the theme of 'Moderation: Key to Security and Stability'.
More than 40 Foreign Ministers of the OIC Member States are coming together in the Mauritanian capital to discuss a number of political, cultural, social, scientific and humanitarian issues that are of concern to the OIC and its Member States, namely the cause of Palestine and Al-Quds Al-Sharif, Jammu and Kashmir and Afghanistan, as well Mali and the Sahel countries. (end) mry.mt
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(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has announced that Hungary has become independent from Ukrainian gas transit infrastructure, thanks to the utilization of the TurkStream pipeline. Szijjarto emphasized that the completion of the TurkStream pipeline, in collaboration with Serbia, Turkey, and Bulgaria, has bolstered Hungary's gas supply security, rendering Ukrainian transit unnecessary.
Despite European Union (EU) member states facing challenges due to decreased Russian gas deliveries amid sanctions and pipeline disruptions, Hungary has found stability through alternative routes. Szijjarto's remarks highlight Hungary's strategic shift towards the TurkStream pipeline for gas imports, reducing reliance on Ukrainian transit routes.
With the impending expiration of Ukraine's transit agreement with Russian energy giant Gazprom, Szijjarto stressed that Hungary remains unfazed, as its gas supplies are now primarily transmitted via the TurkStream pipeline. The minister expressed confidence in the pipeline's capacity to meet Hungary's gas demands and even accommodate potential increases in supply volumes.
According to Szijjarto, Hungary received 5.6 billion cubic meters of gas through the TurkStream pipeline last year, utilizing only a portion of its 8.5 billion cubic meters annual capacity. This surplus capacity provides Hungary with flexibility and room for expansion in gas imports, ensuring energy security for the nation.
While Hungary currently has adequate gas reserves, Szijjarto affirmed that additional supplies could be requested from Gazprom if needed. The minister's statements underscore Hungary's strategic energy planning and its transition towards diversified and reliable gas supply routes, safeguarding the country against geopolitical uncertainties in the region.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Over the past day, the Russian invaders attacked the border settlements of Chuhuiv, Kharkiv, and Kupyansk districts, killing two people.
“The enemy launched an airstrike near Kyslivka. Kolodiazne, Krasne Pershe, Fyholivka, Novomlynsk, Dvorichna, Zapadne, Masiutivka, Kyslivka, and Berestove came under artillery and mortar fire,” Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, posted on telegram .
Vovchansk and its outskirts came under intensive fire. Residential buildings, fences, outbuildings, windows of the House of Culture, and administration building of the village council were damaged.
"Civilians again suffer from Russian aggression. Unfortunately, a 61-year-old woman was killed in the shelling of Shepuvate village, Kupyansk district, and a 60-year-old man was also injured. After 19:00, a 60-year-old man was killed in the yard of his house during the attack on Dvorichna, Kupyansk district," Syniehubov added.
As a result of the shelling of Fyholivka village, a 58-year-old woman was injured.
A 79-year-old woman received shrapnel injuries in the enemy shelling of Tsyrkuny village.
According to Syniehubov, the tensest situation is observed in Kupyansk direction: the enemy went on the offensive near Masiutivka but had no success.
As reported, on May 26, Russian troops attacked Merefa and Izium in Kharkiv region with Shahed drones. On the night of May 26-27, Russian troops launched a rocket attack on the village of Lyptsi, Kharkiv district. There were no casualties.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Rashid Shirinov
Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have once again visited Azerbaijani hostages, who were detained during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, spokeswoman for the ICRC Baku office Ilaha Huseynova said on December 14.
She said the Committee representatives visited the Azerbaijani hostagesin December.
'During the visit, the conditions of detention and treatment of detainees were monitored, Huseynova added.
Azerbaijani hostages Dilgam Asgarov and Shahbaz Guliyev were detained by the Armenian armed forces in July 2014 while visiting their native places and graves of loved ones in the occupied Azerbaijani Kalbajar region. Moreover, Armenian forces killed the third captivated Azerbaijani, Hasan Hasanov.
Later, Guliyev and Asgarov were judged illegally by the unrecognized courts of a separatist regime in occupied Nagorno-Karabakh. Following an expedited 'judicial process in December 2015, Asgarov was sentenced to life imprisonment and Guliyev to 22 years. Attempts of Azerbaijan to provide justice and to free the hostages are still unsuccessful.
Azerbaijan's State Committee on Affairs of Refugees and IDPs, the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons and other agencies have repeatedly urged international organizations, including the ICRC, to assist in release of Guliyev and Asgarov, whilst the problem remains topical yet.
Moreover, Armenian armed forces took hostage an Azerbaijani citizen Elnur Huseynzade under unknown circumstances in the direction of Talysh village in February this year.
Azerbaijan, whose over 4,000 citizens were taken captive, hostage, or went missing as a result of the Nagorno-Karabakh war, has repeatedly declared its readiness to begin negotiations with Armenia to free the captives and resolve the long-standing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
However, the Armenian side keeps ignoring all attempts of Azerbaijan and international organizations, thereby disrespecting the international law and hindering the settlement of the conflict.
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MOSCOW - Russia's daily count of new coronavirus infections surged to more than 121,000 on Sunday, an eightfold increase compared with the beginning of the month as the highly contagious omicron variant spreads through the country.
The state coronavirus task force reported 121,288 new infections over the past 24 hours - an all-time high and 8,000 more than a day earlier. The country's infection numbers have rocketed since early January, when only about 15,000 new cases per day were tallied.
The task force said 668 people died of COVID-19 in the past day, bring Russia's total fatality count for the pandemic to 330,728, by far the largest in Europe.
Despite the surging infections, authorities have avoided imposing any major restrictions to stem the surge, saying the health system has been coping with the influx of patients.
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Earlier this month, parliament indefinitely postponed introducing restrictions on the unvaccinated that would have proven unpopular among vaccine-hesitant Russians. And this week health officials cut the required isolation period for those who came in contact with COVID-19 patients from 14 days to seven without offering any explanation for the move.
Russia has had only one national lockdown, in 2020, although many Russians were ordered to stay off work for a week last October amid a jump in reported cases and deaths.
Russia's state statistics agency, which uses broader counting criteria than the task force, puts the country's pandemic death toll much higher, saying the number of virus-linked deaths between April 2020 and October 2021 was over 625,000.
Just about half of Russia's 146 million people have been fully vaccinated, even though Russia boasted about being the first country in the world to approve and roll out a domestically developed coronavirus vaccine.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) U.S. air carriers are calling on the White House and Congress to ban foreign airlines from flying to the U.S. through Russian airspace citing unfair competition.
That's according to the new york times , Ukrinform reports.
Foreign airlines using Russian airspace flying to and from the U.S. enjoy a significant competitive advantage over U.S. carriers in major markets, including China and India. This directly benefits foreign airlines and affects the United States through fewer air routes to key markets, fewer high-paying airline jobs, and a negative impact on the economy as a whole, according to a statement by a lobby group. Read also: head of zelensky's office calls on west to hit russia with more sanctions
According to the group's assessment, U.S. carriers fell short of nearly $2 billion last year as they are not allowed to fly to Asia on the shortest routes through the Arctic Ocean and Russia.
It is noted that after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, dozens of nations, including the United States, banned Russian planes from their airspace, to which Moscow responded in a mirror manner.
U.S. carriers are now asking the White House and Congress to address the issue by subjecting foreign carriers from countries not already banned from Russian airspace to the same restrictions that apply to U.S. airlines, effectively forcing them to fly the same routes as their American competitors.
In response, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently drafted an order that prohibits Chinese carriers operating passenger flights to the United States from flying through Russian airspace, the report reads.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, after Western sanctions were imposed against the Russian Federation over its large-scale aggression in Ukraine, Russian air carriers retained control of hundreds of leased foreign-made aircraft and continue to operate them despite the ban imposed.
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TSX Continues on the Move
Manulife in Focus
Equities in Canada's largest centre hit highs dating back over five months on Thursday, supported by technology, materials and financial stocks as well as optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve would flatten its monetary tightening trajectory.
The TSX Composite gained 74.33 points as noon EST approached on Thursday at 20,356.59.
The Canadian dollar nosed up 0.05 cents to 75.01 cents U.S.
Among stocks, Manulife Financial rose 21 cents to $24.01, after the insurer said it will outsource its property operations in Canada to focus on its entrepreneurial investment management unit.
Techs, however, proved far and away the strongest subgroup, with Sylogist Ltd. sprinting 29 cents, or 6%, to $5.10, while Payfare climbed 19 cents, or 4.6%, to $4.37.
Even as U.S. markets are shut for the Thanksgiving holiday, investors took comfort from minutes of the Fed's November policy meeting that noted it was more important to focus on how high rates will need to rise to tame inflation than the size of coming rate increases.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem also noted that domestic inflation remained strong, and higher interest rates were the medicine to soothe the economy.
Analysts are pricing in an 88% chance of a 25-basis-point hike at the BoC's next meeting on Dec. 7. Such a move would take the policy rate to 4%, a level last seen in January 2008.
On the economic calendar, Statistics Canada says the number of employees receiving pay or benefits from their employer—referred to as 'payroll employees' in the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours—rose by 85,300 (+0.5%) in September.
Oil prices sank 38 cents to $77.56 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices soared $11.40 to $1,757.00 U.S. an ounce.
The TSX Venture Exchange grabbed 2.66 points to move into noon hour at 579.41.
U.S. markets are closed for Thanksgiving Day
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China: Forex market income drops – MENAFN.COM
(MENAFN)Official statistics revealed that China’s foreign exchange (forex) marketplace hit an income of 18.46 trillion Yuan (about USD2.85 trillion) in January.
According to the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the number dropped from 22.64 trillion Yuan in December 2020.
Specially, the income of forex transactions between banks and their clients hit 3.11 trillion Yuan last month, while that of interbank forex transactions hit 15.34 trillion Yuan.
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(MENAFN- AFP) The Catholic Church in the Philippines is encouraging members who are medical workers to refuse to implement a newly-approved birth control law, an official said Thursday.
It is the latest move by the powerful church hierarchy in the largely Catholic Philippines against a law that took effect this year, compelling the state for the first time to provide free condoms and contraceptive pills.
"Pastoral guidance" issued by bishops this week explains how government health workers can legally refuse to dish out contraceptives on ethical or religious grounds, Marvin Mejia, executive secretary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, told AFP.
"Obviously, Catholics should not, on moral grounds, seek employment in the very government agencies that promote artificial contraception," reads the guidance, obtained by AFP.
"But if circumstances compelled them to be employed in such agencies... said Catholics should be aware that they cannot be forced to promote, distribute or dispense artificial contraceptives against their religious or moral conviction."
The Church is an influential force in the Philippines, which counts around 80 percent of its 100 million-strong population as Catholics. Abortion and divorce remain banned in the nation.
The deeply controversial birth control law was finally approved by the Supreme Court in April, ending a 15-year campaign by the Church to stop state-sanctioned family planning coming into force. It also mandates that sex education be taught in schools.
However, the law allows for moral or religious objections.
Conscientious objectors are required to immediately refer patients to another service willing to supply information or birth control, but the church disputes this.
Father Mejia said bishops are set to organise seminars in their dioceses to inform government health workers of the law's provisions.
"The Church recognises that it is already a law... but it's very important for people to know their rights," Mejia added.
There was no immediate comment from the health ministry.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) It looks like there's no stopping the run of Red Notice. Recent reports suggested two sequels of the action-comedy were coming and likely to be shot back-to-back. When asked about it, writer-director Rawson Marshall Thurber said it was 'a real possibility.' Even producer Hiram Garcia has hinted that Netflix was ready for a franchise to be built around it. Here's more on this.
Significance Why does this story matter?
When you cast Dwayne Johnson , Ryan Reynolds , and Gal Gadot in the lead, you can expect something big. Quite understandably, the production became Netflix's most expensive venture. After premiering on the platform, despite average to poor reviews , the heist film clocked unbelievable viewership numbers for the streamer. It is still topping the Netflix top 10 list for films (English). No wonder sequels are coming.
Details Thurber hinted at high possibility of making sequels
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Oil rates increase amid OPEC+ disputes, supply uncertainty
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, oil rates saw an increase amid heightened supply uncertainty, fueled by reports of disagreements among OPEC+ members over production quotas for the upcoming year.
The international benchmark Brent crude traded at USD80.50 per barrel at 11:40 AM regional time (0840 GMT), marking a 0.79 percent rise from Monday's closing price. Concurrently, the American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded at USD75.47 per barrel, reflecting a 0.81 percent increase from the previous session's close of USD74.86 per barrel.
Global oil markets are influenced by ongoing supply uncertainties, with the OPEC+ meeting originally scheduled for November 26 in Vienna postponed to November 30. During this meeting, the group is expected to decide on production quotas effective from January onward.
Since 2022, OPEC+ has collectively agreed to cut approximately 5 million barrels of daily production. However, this commitment to output reduction has not effectively addressed the global market's supply excess.
If OPEC+ continues with production cuts, the International Energy Agency projects that the average global oil supply could reach 102.8 million barrels per day, resulting in a surplus of nearly 1.3 million barrels per day.
Investors are closely monitoring statements from US Fed officials for insights into the interest rate policy of the world's largest oil consumer. Additionally, analysts are awaiting macroeconomic data from the US scheduled for later in the day.
Although supply-side concerns slightly eased after Hamas and Israel initiated a prisoner exchange and a four-day humanitarian break, the situation remains dynamic.
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(MENAFN) In an interview with the Swedish magazine Afton Bladet released on October 18, Iran’s diplomat to Stockholm, Ahmad Massoudifar, talked over the roots and reasons for the latest conflict in Iran.
Replying to a query regarding his opinion as diplomat of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Sweden on the recent situation in Iran, he stated that the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, is bitter and sad news for all Iranian people.
Mahsa Amini, a Kurd from the city of Saqez, passed out on September 13 while in police custody in Tehran. She passed away three days later in hospital. She had been arrested by morality police to receive training on dress code.
“In the aftermath, many of our people and top officials, including the President himself, demanded a special investigation and immediate judicial attention into the issue. In such an emotionally fraught context, actors of adversarial states saw an opportunity to harvest decades of investment in the destabilization of our country and guide civil protest towards insurrectionist violence.”
The ambassador further noted “the mass shootings carried out by separatist terror organizations with links” to foreigners derailed civil protests.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Trend
Potato moth was found in potatoes imported from Iran to Azerbaijan, the country's Food Safety Agency told Trend on Sept. 21.
According to the agency, inspectors viewed the imported batch of potatoes weighing 118.4 tons, took its samples, and sent them to the laboratory of the Institute of Food Safety.
The testing results showed the presence of a potentially dangerous quarantine pest (Phthorimaea operculella) - potato moth caterpillars - in the batch of potatoes.
Such pests are capable to completely destroy crops both in the field and in warehouses within two - three weeks.
According to Azerbaijan's legislation, in case of detecting a pest in any batch of products, it must be destroyed or disinfected. Despite this, during the repeated inspection of the warehouses, the agency staff has found that the infected potatoes had been already put up for sale.
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BEIRUT, Feb 24 (NNN-NNA) – The suspension of financial support by donor countries to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), will jeopardise the education of 38,000 Palestinian refugee children in Lebanon, Director of UNRWA Affairs in Lebanon, Dorothee Klaus, said yesterday.
The decision to halt funding will have severe repercussions, as 80 percent of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are living in poverty, with half of them living in 12 overcrowded camps and suffering from harsh conditions, Klaus was quoted by Lebanon's Elnashra news, as saying.
Klaus said, her office may not be able to finance its quarterly cash distribution to 65 percent of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.
About 200,000 Palestinian refugees visit the agency's 27 health centres in Lebanon annually, to obtain services, including medical consultations, medicines, vaccination of children, services for pregnant women, and general services for patients, including those suffering from chronic diseases, Klaus said.
She added that, the UNRWA also supports health care services through hospitals contracted with the agency, which helps provide medical care for more than 50,000 refugees annually, with the UNRWA covering a certain percentage of the costs.
The suspension of funds by donor countries came, after Israel accused UNRWA employees in Gaza of taking part in the Hamas attacks against Israel on Oct 7, last year.
As of March, 2023, the total number of UNRWA-registered Palestine refugees in Lebanon is 489,292. The registration with the UNRWA is voluntary.– NNN-NNA
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Amlak Finance, a leading Islamic real estate financier, reported on Wednesday a net profit of Dh197 million for H1 2021, compared to net loss of Dh78 million in 2020.
The company said in a statement that it“focused on prudently managing its UAE operations and balance sheet, while realising strategic growth opportunities in key regional markets.
Amlak's H1 2021 revenues decreased by 19 per cent to Dh117 million as compared to DH145 million in H1 2020 excluding fair value losses on investment properties and gain on debt settlement. Revenues from financing business activities decreased slightly and stood at Dh85 million in 2021 (H1 2020: Dh87 million), while rental income decreased by 48 per cent during H1 2021 to Dh13 million (H1 2020: Dh25 million).
The company's debt settlement arrangements, an initiative which began in 2020, remained successful this year, and enabled four financiers to fully settle their exposure during the period H1 2021.
Amlak's focus on efficient operations in 2021 delivered a 16 per cent reduction in operating costs to Dh 43 million in H1 2021 (H1 2020: Dh 51 million).
The company also continued to efficiently manage its obligations, including recurring repayment of Dh114 million to financiers during H1 2021.
The company said it recorded an amortisation cost of Dh85 million in H1 2021 as compared to Dh43 million in H1 2020. The amount of amortisation represents the unwinding of fair value gains on initial recognition of investment deposits, and varies according to the level of repayment made to the financiers in any reporting period.
As a result of debt settlements and repayments to financiers, the profit distributed to financiers decreased and stood at Dh46 million for H1 2021 as compared to Dh52 million for H1 2020, said the company.
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Minnesota Opinion: For Minnesota, census counts
An excerpt from recent Minnesota editorials.
By The Associated Press
For Minnesota, census counts
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On Behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Makkah Governor Region Hands over Kiswa to Senior Caretaker of Kaaba
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Jeddah, July 11, 2021, SPA -- On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, handed over today the Holy Kaaba Kiswa (Cover) to Dr. Saleh bin Zain Al-Abidin Al-Shaibi, the senior caretaker of the Holy Kaaba, in the presence of President General of the General Presidency of Two Holy Mosques' Affairs Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais.
Sheikh Dr. Al-Sudais stressed that the handing over of the Kiswa is a representation of the leadership's great attention and care for the Holy Kaaba. It also represents the leadership's keenness to harness all capabilities of King Abdulaziz Complex to manufacture the Holy Kaaba Kiswa.
The Kiswa is made of special natural silk that is dyed black. The height of the Kiswa is 14 meters, and in the upper third of it there is a belt with a width of 95 centimeters and length of 47 meters, and consists of 16 pieces surrounded by a square shape of Islamic decoration. More than 200 employees work on making the Holy Kaaba Kiswa.
15:49 LOCAL TIME 12:49 GMT
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Germany has not changed its stance on the issue of providing Ukraine with defensive weapons, and will try to prove their point to the Ukrainian side during a visit to Kyiv by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
This was stated by German Foreign Ministry's Spokeswoman Andrea Sasse, who spoke at a briefing on Monday, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
The spokesperson noted that the Ministry was aware of statements by Ukrainian Ambassador Melnyk, circulated in the media, who demanded that the newly-appointed German government provide Ukraine with weapons for the country to defend itself against Russian aggression. Read also: Germany
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'There is nothing new in them for us as the Ukrainian government has clearly declared this position in recent weeks,' Sasse said. S
he added that 'this position' is, of course, one of the topics Minister Baerbock is discussing in Kyiv. However, the German Foreign Minister recently made it clear in Washington that the federal government's stance on arms control is of a restrictive nature, Sasse said.
At the same time, the diplomat noted, Germany helps Ukraine in other military-related areas, including treating the wounded Ukrainian military, helping the country build a military hospital, as well as delivering medical supplies, and more.
Federal government Spokesman Wolfgang Büchner praised the fact that various talks have been held in a number formats recently, including today's visit of the German Foreign Minister to Kyiv. He also noted that Germany had long been trying to revive the Normandy format. Büchner mentioned the 'preparatory talks' between the German and French political advisers with the Ukrainian and Russian negotiators, and expressed hope that the talks would move on before 'high-level negotiations in the Normandy format could be held soon.' Read also:
German government says provides multilateral support to Ukraine, including in military field
As reported, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany Annalena Baerbock is in Kyiv on January 17, before flying to Moscow January 18. These are her first visits to the two capitals in the capacity of the country's top diplomat.
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Operation Round Up funds local service projects
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative's Community Trust board met this month and awarded $12,837 to eight local organizations for their community service projects.
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Gurugram, Sep 29 (IANS) As many as 93 cattle have died after being infected by the lumpy virus in Gurugram, while 890 cases of the infectious disease have been found among cattle in Gurugram, Sohna and Pataudi areas, district's animal husbandry department informed.
Officials informed that although Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is rapidly spreading, it is not transmitted to human being either from animals or through cow milk.
Dr Punita Gahlawat, Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, however, informed that one-third of cases of the lumpy virus disease has been cured and around 71,000 cattle in Gurugram have been vaccinated to protect against the virus.
Gahlawat appealed to owners to isolate cattle showing symptoms of the lumpy virus, which may include high fever, reduced milk production, skin nodules, loss of appetite, increased nasal discharge and watery eyes, among others.
'In Gurugram, the number of cases is low and manageable. We have responded promptly and taken all the necessary steps to curb the spread of the disease,' she said.
Lumpy skin disease is a contagious viral disease that spreads among cattle through mosquitoes, flies, lice and wasps by direct contact, as also through contaminated food and water. The disease causes fever and nodules on the skin, and it can be fatal.
She said necessary steps are being taken by the state's Animal Husbandry Department to curb the virus and to save the cattle from the deadly virus.
'We have issued directions to the concerned daily owners and others to take necessary precautions to save animals from the affected cattle and if they suspect any cattle suffered from the virus, report the matter to the department. We have boosted vaccinations efforts where cases of the virus came to the fore,' she added.
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Ministry of Defense: An Incidental Explosion of Unserviceable Munitions Ready For Disposal At One Of The Disposal Sites In Al-Kharj
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Riyadh, July 14, 2021, SPA -- Statement by the Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Defense Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki“An incidental explosion occurred at (0510) this morning, Wednesday, 14 July 2021, in a disposition site, which is used to dispose of unserviceable munitions, outside of Al-Kharj City.
Thankfully, no damages or injuries have occurred. The incident is being monitored by competent authorities.”
07:29 LOCAL TIME 04:29 GMT
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(MENAFN - Gulf Times) HE the Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali crowned the winners of the Amir Sword Endurance Race at the Marathon village in Sealine.
Jassim Rashid al-Kaabi, on Qualy De La Fontaine, owned by Sheikha Reem bint Mohamed al-Thani and trained by Jihad Khaled El Ahmad, finished in the first place and took the Prestigious Sword.
Abdulla Tahous Saif al-Naimi, on DHLM, owned by Al Shaqab Endurance Team and trained by Hassan Tahous Saif al-Naimi, finished in second place. Bilal Bassam al-Kharraz, on Bahar Al Shaqab, owned by Al Shaqab Endurance Team and trained by Abdulrahman Saad al-Sulaitin, came in third place.
The race was held over a distance of 110km in four stages, the first of 40km, the second of 30km, the third of 20km, and the fourth of 20km, with the participation of 57 riders.
At the end of the race, HE the Minister of Culture and Sports honoured the government institutions and national companies that participated in organising and sponsoring the race.
In a statement to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Secretary-General of Qatar Equestrian & Modern Pentathlon Federation Ali al-Rumaihi said that the race was held in an ideal atmosphere, praising the performance of the riders. Al-Rumaihi pointed out that the race was held amid full commitment by all of its participants to the Covid-19 precautionary measures, adding that the local season will continue until April, without any foreign participation due to the pandemic.
For his part, President of the Qatar Endurance Committee, Amer al-Hamidi, expressed happiness at the success of the endurance race.
He thanked HE the Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali for his presence and crowning the winners. He also hailed the efforts of the Equestrian Federation and the Qatar Endurance Committee in organising the race.
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(MENAFN) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced an upward revision in its growth forecast for the year 2023 across its regions, encompassing emerging Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. Covering an extensive spectrum of nearly 40 economies, the EBRD anticipates a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 2.4% for these regions in 2023. This represents a notable increase of 0.2 percentage points when compared to the bank's previous forecast made in May, as revealed in their latest report.
This upward revision primarily stems from substantial adjustments in the growth projections for Türkiye and Central Asia. However, it should be noted that this favorable revision is somewhat offset by a more subdued growth outlook for emerging Europe within the same regions, according to the report issued by the EBRD.
Looking ahead, the EBRD anticipates a further acceleration in economic growth, with a projection of 3.2% for the year 2024. This forecast reflects an improvement in economic conditions as inflationary pressures are expected to gradually recede. Nevertheless, it is worth highlighting that this growth projection for 2024 has been subject to a marginal downward revision of 0.2 percentage points from the bank's previous report. This revision is attributed to the influence of the base effect, driven by the higher growth rates anticipated for the preceding year, 2023.
In summary, the EBRD's recent growth forecasts for its regions point to a dynamic economic landscape, characterized by both upward and downward revisions in growth expectations. These projections underscore the complexity of economic factors at play and the importance of ongoing monitoring and analysis to inform future policy decisions and investment strategies in these diverse and evolving regions.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) inaugurated yesterday a helicopter flight simulation centre at Al Udeid Air Base.
The AW 139 Helicopter Simulation Flight Training Facility was inaugurated by HE the Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah, along with the Turkish Defence Minister Nurettin Canikli.
The centre is a training facility for pilots and aircraft crew using 3D technology at both the foundation, progressive and operational levels and in all climatic conditions.
Providing more than 3,800 training hours per year, the centre would help upgrade pilot's efficiency and reduce the operational cost of aircraft. The centre can also be linked to all aircraft simulators operated by the Emiri Air Force.
According to Daily Sabah Defence, the centre is Turkey's largest defence industry project in Qatar.
The flight simulator
"The flight simulator, built by the Turkish state-run air defence and military software company Havelsan, includes high-resolution satellite images of Qatar's entire sovereign territory and medium-resolution images of the larger Gulf area. The simulator costs about half the price of a helicopter, with more advanced technology essential for training," the Turkish daily said.
During the inauguration ceremony, Canikli described Turkey and Qatar as two brotherly countries enjoying a strategic partnership.
"Our ties in the field of defence will improve, and the new training facility is in accordance with our objectives," Canikli said.
"Turkey has advanced in defence sector, especially the drone technology. Turkey has caught up with the world especially in the UAV [Unmanned Aerial Vehicles] field. F-35 will probably be the last fighter jet to include a pilot," he said, adding that the future air combats would be led by drones.
Following the inauguration, al-Attiyah and Canikli inspected the facility together.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Odisha MSME Dept to seek funding for CFC from MSME Ministry
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (KNN) The Odisha MSME Department is all set to send the Diagnostic Study Report (DSR) of the proposed Fly Ash Park near Angul to Union MSME Ministry seeking funding of development of Common Facility Centre (CFC) under a Central scheme.
The Diagnostic Study Report (DSR) has been prepared by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Bhubaneswar.
The report will be sent to Ministry of MSME by July 31.
The park is proposed to be set up over an area of 53 acres near Angul and land alienation for IDCO is currently underway.
According to a media report, Additional Chief Secretary LN Gupta asked the stakeholders that establishment of the fly ash park should be put on fast track and the project should become a reality during the current financial year.
He advised EDII, Ministry of MSME, Director of Industries and Angul district administration to work in this direction.
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Prairie Valley football: Nighthawks enter into new conference
The Prairie Valley football team is aiming for a championship in their first season in a new conference.
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UK paper, packaging giant to sell last plant in Russia
(MENAFN) UK paper and packaging giant Mondi has declared an agreement to sell its last left factory in Russia, completing the firm’s departure from the nation.
As stated in a report on Sunday, Mondi has signed a contract for the sale of its Syktyvkar pulp and paper mill to a division of Moscow-based real estate developer Sezar Group for 80 billion rubles (USD825.7 million). The Syktyvkar plant creates uncoated fine paper as well as containerboard for the national Russian market and it hires around 4,500 people. It declared profit of approximately USD1.16 billion at the end of the last year.
“Mondi today announces that it has entered into an agreement to sell its last remaining facility in Russia, Joint Stock Company Mondi Syktyvkar, together with two affiliated entities, to Sezar Invest LLC for a total cash consideration of RUB 80 billion to be paid in a series of instalments,” the report declared.
The firms have by now obtained authorization from Russia’s anti-monopoly agency as well as the administration commission accountable for foreign investments, Mondi declared. The sale is estimated to be finished by December 2023.
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Maharashtra which is the hardest-hit state due to coronavirus reported 198 deaths and 5,537 new COVID-19 cases.
India reported 19,148 new coronavirus cases and 434 deaths in the last 24 hours with the number of COVID-19 cases rising to 6,04,641 including 2,26,947 active cases.
The death toll due to the virus has now surged to 17,834 fatalities in the country.
Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) said today that the total number of COVID-19 samples tested on Wednesday was 90,56,173 with 2,29,588 samples tested till yesterday.
Maharashtra which is the hardest hit due to the virus reported 198 deaths and 5,537 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 1,80,298 including 79,075 active cases. The death toll due to the virus has climbed to 8,053.
Pune in Maharashtra reported 1,251 cases and 25 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 23,680.
India's national capital reported 2,442 new coronavirus cases and 61 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 89,802 including 27,007 active cases. The total death toll due to the virus in Delhi has climbed to 2803.
In Madhya Pradesh, 268 new coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number cases to 1,3861 with the death toll rising to 581 after nine deaths.
In Gujarat, 675 new coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours with 21 deaths with the number of cases rising to 33,318 including 1,869 deaths.


(MENAFN- Costa Rica News)
The eleventh edition of Connecturday , one of the most important video game events in the region, will take place in Costa Rica in person on October 15th and 16th at the Costa Rica Convention Center.
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Creating a meeting space for gamers, Costa Ricans, and foreigners, with a great experience. This promises to be an event in which all branches of gaming development converge with pop culture and fans said its organizers. An international event
International guests include video game voice actor David Sobolov, who has played Gorilla Grood (The Flash), Volibear (League of Legends), The Centurion (Alita), as well as Battle Angel, and Drax (Guardians of the Galaxy, Animated Series).
Gustavo Mérida“Aquiles”, renowned League of Legends coach, Caster, and e-Sports project manager, will also participate. Ticket prices range from ¢10 thousand to $75, depending on the modality.
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The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) yesterday concluded its field training for a group of final year female students of Qatar University. The training, which was imparted at the PSA premises, included many presentations and practical applications in various departments of the PSA.
The training programme was launched on May 29, with the participation of seven students from the Department of Politics, Planning and Development at the College of Arts and Sciences; and one female student from the Department of Management and Marketing at the College of Business and Economics.
This training programme aims to raise awareness of the significance of the PSA and its role in Qatar, as well as to transfer the basics of practical and professional experience to enhance the work environment concepts for students as part of their graduation requirements.
During the training programme, the students visited various departments and sections of the PSA to have an overview of the work environment. It included the Departments of Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Information Systems, Public Relations and Communication, Technical Office of the Permanent Population Committee, Planning and Quality Unit and Qatar's Third National Development Strategy project.
The students' field training in the PSA comes within the framework of its permanent cooperation with Qatar University to achieve integration between academic knowledge and practical experience, and to speed up adaptation to work environment after graduation.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that to protect Kharkiv from missile attacks, in addition to strengthening air defense, it is necessary to push Russian troops further away.
He said this at a briefing in Kharkiv, a Ukrinform correspondent reported.
"We understand that we need comprehensive defense here. And, perhaps, the most important thing is to act, not only by strengthening air defense, Kharkiv and the entire region, but, to be honest, we understand that we need to push the Russians further away. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to fully defend Kharkiv, even if we reinforce it with appropriate modern air defense systems," the head of state said.
According to him, the search for opportunities to strengthen air defense for Kharkiv and other border and frontline cities continues.
Zelensky, Rutte visit Ukrainian defenders in military hospital in Kharkiv
"We understand all the challenges. The Chief of Defense and the Minister of Defense know what to work on. This defense is being strengthened. Our partners know what we lack, and this applies not only to Kharkiv, but to border cities and towns along the contact line, de-occupied cities and towns where things are very difficult. We know what is missing, we know how high the risks are when a Russian missile hits a civilian target within a minute," Zelensky emphasized.
As reported, on March 1, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte signed a bilateral security agreement in Kharkiv.
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San Francisco, Oct 7 (IANS) Microsoft Xbox has announced a global partnership with adidas to unveil its first console-inspired sneaker in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Xbox.
The collab features an exclusive new adidas Originals by Xbox sneaker, the Xbox 20th Forum Tech, with translucent green details inspired by the special edition release of the original Xbox console for the launch of Halo: Combat Evolved in 2001, marking the first-ever generation of gaming at Microsoft.
"This is just the beginning of our partnership with adidas, and over the next few months we'll continue to mark our 20th anniversary by launching additional sneakers inspired by past and present Xbox console generations, including the first-ever sneaker available for purchase by our fans later this year," the company said in a statement.
As a part of our ongoing 20th anniversary celebrations, Xbox has also partnered with Trolli -- a brand that truly embodies the neon-lit, fantastical worlds of gaming-to unveil limited-edition packaging inspired by some of your favorite titles available with Xbox Game Pass.
Each limited-edition package of Trolli sour gummi candy comes with a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, unlocking access to over 100 high-quality games on console, PC, and mobile devices, including day one releases from Xbox Game Studios.
Xbox fans can enter to win one of 20 exclusive Xbox Series S bundles including a custom Trolli-ized Xbox Series S, matching Xbox Wireless Controller and three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
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Optimism high around globe for better 2014, poll says
NEW YORK - Most people around the world are optimistic that 2014 will be better than last year and that the global economy will be stronger, according to a poll released on Monday.
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The New Garage Home Security System -- Elocksys, Inc.
(MENAFN- PRLog) VISTA, Calif. - Aug. 4, 2022 - PRLog -- Elocksys, Inc has successfully launched the newest version of its Garage Door Home Security System and new web site . The first version was introduced on Shark Tank 521. When Kevin O'Leary was shown how easy it was to break into a garage, He stated, 'Put an end to this madness!' Since then, there have been initiatives which resulted in this universal automatic product that will add a new layer of security for your home and garage. The management changes are that Elocksys, Inc is now a women owned business managed by Christine Barry, D.B.A. Our focus is to burglar proof your garage and the system is available on Amazon. The Garage Door Lock will give you peace of mind while you are away and while at home.
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FX : On Tuesday afternoon, the dollar turned to decline, losing 0.2% per day to 97.4 DXY. EURUSD is adding 0.1% today. Forex market volatility remains low in anticipation of the release of GDP and employment data later and the FOMC decision.
Stocks : S&P500 futures remain close to historical highs, almost unchanged since Monday's close. MSCI World without significant changes per day. VIX Volatility Index tumbled to 13.2.
Commodities : Brent added $1, trading at $ 61. Gold traded near $1494 ahead of major publications.
Crypto : Bitcoin dipped to $9000, losing 3.5% per day. The top 10 altcoins range from -5.8% (TRX) to 1.2% (BCH).
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) I am an Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair (Integrated Knowledge, Engineering & Sustainable Communities), in the Center for Environmental Engineering Research and Education (CEERE) and the Department of Civil Engineering, at the University of Calgary. I received her PhD from the University of Guelph with research focused on sustainable water and wastewater management in Indigenous communities. My focus is to engage in a cross-disciplinary research platform, incorporating technical civil and environmental engineering principles and research, with policy and socio-economic components, focusing on sustainable infrastructure for healthy and resilient communities.
Over the past 12 years, I have worked extensively in the academic, public, private and non-profit sectors, employed in technical, scientific, policy, and management roles. The majority of my experience has included working with and for Indigenous communities on urgent and pressing infrastructure issues across Canada. My cross-disciplinary research has been featured in both engineering and social science journals. I am a strong advocate for increasing diversity in science and engineering, sustainability initiatives and programs, and community development, including my work with Indigenous communities, including most recently with the Assembly of First Nations and the British Columbia First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Council.
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Marathi Toastmasters celebrates its first anniversary
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Marathi Toastmasters Club, made up of expatriates from the Indian state of Maharashtra, recently celebrated its first anniversary. The occasion was graced by Toastmaster International President Margaret Page. The meeting was called by Sergeant-at-Arms Madhuri Borgave. Club president Chandrashekhar Angadi opened the meeting.
Toastmaster of the day Sujata Wakhare spoke on the topic “The Moon” and moderated an interactive session. Founding President Abhijit Kuwalekar led the induction ceremony for the new members.
Division B Director Anita Samanta congratulated the Executive Committee on receiving the Smedley Prize. Zone 8 manager Anjali Pimple also encouraged members to enter the next competition. Ravikeerti Patil and Manjiri Dahale delivered the project speeches, which were reviewed by Priya Shembhekar and Pimple.
Other key roles were performed by Ravi Kumar (General Evaluator), Sujit Khanloskar (Timer), Manisha Deshpande (Grammar), Vaishnavi Angadi (Listener) and Ajaya Rogiye (Quotation Master). The table top session was led by Sameer Karmarkar.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Moroccan authorities have arrested a Danish man on charges of pedophilia.
The beautiful city of Marrakech, which is usually listed among the top magical destinations in the world, is marred in many negative phenomena that tarnish its reputation. Pedophilia is one of such phenomena that blemish the face the 'Red City'. A Danish man Has been reportedly arrested on May Tuesday for pedophilia. Omar Arbib, a member of the Moroccan Human Rights Association (AMDH), told TelQuel that 'a 40-year-old Danish man was arrested by police the afternoon of Tuesday, 10 in the act of pedophilia on a child under 11 years and another of 15 years.' The suspect was arrested when he 'was sexually abusing the 11-year-old child. The other child, 15 years old, seemed to wait his turn,' he explains. The Danish citizen will stand on May 12 before the attorney general of the Marrakech Court of Appeal, which will determine the nature of charges he will face. 'Once the charges are determined, the AMDH will constitute the civil party to defend the 11-year-old child,' Arbib says. In April, an American pedophile was sentenced to two years of prison for charges of pedophilia and child sex abuse. Human rights activists considered the two-year imprisonment a 'light' sentence and requested the maximum penalty which could amount to 20-year imprisonment for such kinds of crimes.
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Uganda bombing trial stalls after top prosecutor assassinated
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Kampala-A key trial in Uganda of 13 men accused of taking part in Al-Shebab bombings that killed 76 people in 2010 was postponed Tuesday after the top prosecutor was shot dead.
Police on Tuesday vowed to catch the killers of Joan Kagezi, acting assistant director of public prosecution, who was murdered by men on a motorbike as she drove home with three of her children on Monday evening.
The identity of the gunmen and their motive remains unclear, police said.
Minister of Information Jim Muhwezi said the "crime will not go unpunished", while police chief Kale Kayihura said "her death is a big loss to the country."
She was shot twice, in the neck and in the shoulder, after stopping her car to buy fruit on the side of the road in a suburb of the capital Kampala. Her three children were unhurt.
"The murder of Joan Kagezi should only serve to increase our resolve to hunt down and bring to justice all those elements bent on disturbing the security and development of our country," Kayihura added.
Kagezi had been due to appear in court Tuesday at the trial of 13 men accused of participating in the July 2010 bombings in Kampala which were claimed by Somalia's Al-Qaeda-affiliated Shebab militants.
Police spokesman Fred Enanga said they were tracking suspects. He said the killing "could be... related" to the Shebab but added that they "can't determine that at this stage."
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Car insurance claims have been on the rise over the last few months, reaching the pre-Covid-19 levels of 2019 as the economy opens up and UAE residents return to their offices, resulting in more vehicles on the road.
A new study revealed that the trend of reduced accidents and fall in insurance claims, which started following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, is now reversing. Conducted by RSA Insurance and RoadSafetyUAE, the study found that car insurance claim rates have increased nearly 45 per cent in recent months as compared to the months of Covid-19, now reaching levels similar to 2019 rates. This upward trend is expected to continue in the coming months.
In line with the decline in the number of road accidents during Covid-19, car insurance claims had dropped by about 60 per cent.
The study said claims due to wrong actions of the driver, such as speeding and not maintain the sufficient distance between cars, made up a large portion of the claims about 40 per cent in recent months and that the main causes of accidents and claims are preventable.
“Many countries are still implementing restrictions to control and curb the spread of Covid-19 and its variant strains. UAE is considered, on a global scale, to be one of the first few countries to have resumed similar levels of economic activity. Hence, this trend of increased car insurance claims is likely to be a reference for other markets, said Sunita Pais, head of claims at RSA UAE.
“Furthermore, with many countries still imposing strict restrictions on travel, it is likely that this year, many UAE residents will remain in the country, which may amplify the accident rates on the road, said Pais.
The UAE's insurance sector is one of the most competitive in the Gulf region due to the presence of a large number of companies. The UAE is home to the second-largest Islamic insurance market in the GCC. According to S&P Global Ratings, premium income in the market will be flat in 2021 from ongoing pressure on the motor and other rates. A pickup in tourism and the start of Expo in Dubai in October 2021 could lead to additional business, but it believes some of the larger conventional insurers will benefit more than many of the smaller Islamic insurance players.
Pais cautioned the motorists that as peak summer approaches and tyres issues are more common during these months, they should be more alert when driving.
Pais urged the customers to be cautious when purchasing insurance as intensive competition amongst insurers may mean some products don't offer sufficient coverage.
Thomas Edelmann, founder and managing director of RoadSafetyUAE, said insurance companies possess large amounts of data that can play an important role in understanding accident patterns.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Oct 3 (IANS) Actors Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi starrer comedy drama 'OMG 2' is now all set for its digital release on Netflix on October 8.
Directed by Amit Rai, 'OMG 2' also stars Yami Gautam, Pavan Malhotra, Govind Namdev, Arun Govil, and Brijendra Kala among others.
The film weaves humour and thought-provoking themes into an unforgettable cinematic experience. It is a spiritual sequel to 2012 movie 'OMG- Oh My God'.
Speaking about the same, Akshay said:“We are thrilled by the enthusiastic reception OMG 2 has received in theatres. This story deserves to travel far and beyond borders. Hope that our labour of love continues to spread joy.”
Presented by Viacom18 Studios, in association with Cape of Good Films and Wakaoo Films, 'OMG 2' is written and directed by Amit Rai.
The film is produced by Aruna Bhatia, Jyoti Deshpande, Ajit Andhare, Swaroop Paresh Rawal, Hema A. Thakkar, Vipul D. Shah, Ashwin Varde, and Rajesh Bahl.
Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios added: "Our sequel has truly elevated the OMG franchise, offering a unique blend of humour and thought-provoking content to audiences.”
'OMG 2' will be streaming on Netflix on October 8.
Meanwhile, Akshay next has Marathi film 'Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat', an untitled remake of 'Soorarai Pottru', 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', 'Here Pheri 3', 'Shankara', and 'Singham Again' in the pipeline.
On the other hand, Pankaj was last seen in 'Fukrey 3'. He next has 'Main Atal Hoon', and 'Stree 2'.
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