Los Angeles, Nov 15 (IANS) Action icon Sylvester Stallone has joined the cast of The Suicide Squad confirmed filmmaker James Gunn.
Gunn posted a picture on Instagram, where he is posing with Stallone. The two are looking at the camera and smiling.
"Always love working with my friend @officialslystallone & our work today on #TheSuicideSquad was no exception. Despite Sly being an iconic movie star, most people still don't have any idea what an amazing actor this guy is," Gunn captioned it.
Stallone also appeared in Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2", where he played the role of Stakar Ogord.
"The Suicide Squad" is a follow-up to the popular 2016 film helmed by David Ayer.
It stars Margot Robbie, Will Smith and Jared Leto, reports hollywoodreporter.com.
Robbie will be seen reprising her role in the upcoming movie. She will be seen sharing screen space with Idris Elba, Joel Kinnaman and Taika Waititi.
Gunn penned the screenplay based on the comic book by John Ostrander.
The film is scheduled to release on August 6 next year.
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KUWAIT -- International media have been covering parliamentary elections in the State of Kuwait in a way that reflected the democratic practices in the north Gulf country.
KUWAIT -- The National Assembly of Kuwait had long been the beating heart of the country's democracy with years of passing laws and legislations aimed at progressing and developing the country on all possible domains.
KUWAIT -- As the 2022 National Assembly Election will be held on September 29, Thursday, Kuwaiti economists stressed the importance of choosing candidates eager to promote the sustainability of the national economy through laws and legislations. (By: Mahmoud Bushehri) KUWAIT -- 2022 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Futsal Asian Cup to kick off in Kuwait.
KUWAIT - Kuwait activists called on hopefuls, running in the 2022 National Assembly elections, to put environmental causes on the forefront of their respective campaigns to achieve sustainable development.
KUWAIT - 2022 National Assembly Election candidates have the right to use all kind of media for advertising as long as it is within the legal framework, said election observers.
MADRID -- The newly operated direct flights between Kuwait and Madrid, commented a high official within the United Nations' World Tourism Organization, will open up new horizons for travelers and tourists. (interview)
PARIS -- The historically renowned Richelieu Library in the heart of the French capital had returned fully renovated to display valuable and rare contents. (photo feature)
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(MENAFN) A massive storm system that produced several deadly tornadoes in the Midwest and South on Friday continued to wreak havoc on Saturday, with at least one person killed in Delaware as a result of a tornado. The tornado caused a structure to collapse near the town of Greenwood, with cell phone videos posted by the Sussex County government showing a funnel cloud moving through the area. Tens of thousands of customers were also left without power across several states.
Reports from nearby Bridgeville, Delaware, indicated multiple vehicle accidents and entrapments, as well as gas leaks and downed power lines. However, it was not immediately clear whether there were any injuries beyond the one fatality.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch Saturday evening for parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York City. The storm system had already caused at least 26 deaths across eight states, including Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana, Alabama, Ohio, and Mississippi.
During a heavy metal concert in Illinois on Friday, a theater roof collapsed during a tornado, killing one person and injuring about 40 others. Earlier in the day, President Joe Biden had toured the damage from a tornado that had struck Mississippi the previous week, leaving at least 21 people dead.
As of Saturday night, more than 201,000 customers in Pennsylvania were without power, along with over 109,000 in Ohio, 94,000 in Virginia, 51,000 in West Virginia, and 46,000 in North Carolina, according to utility tracker PowerOutage.us.
The devastating storm system serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of natural disasters and the importance of being prepared for emergencies. It also highlights the need for continued efforts to mitigate climate change and reduce the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.
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ABU DHABI, 25th December, 2017 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi University, ADU, has signed an MoU with the Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon, AUL, to offer exchange programmes, training initiatives, as well as knowledge sharing platforms to students of both institutions.
Dr. Waqar Ahmad, ADU's Interim Chancellor and Dr. Adnan Hamza, AUL Director, signed the three-year renewable agreement, to establish a framework for continuous collaboration between the two parties to prepare a strategic plan that includes phased objectives such as creating new academic programmes, facilitating collaborative work between the parties in areas of interest, and providing students with more credit transfer options, enhanced learning resources and social programmes.
ADU's Interim Chancellor said, "ADU is committed to empowering younger generations and equipping them with the skills required for shaping the future. Our partnership with AUL in Lebanon reiterates our belief that education should not be limited to classrooms and theoretical learning. Through our synergy with AUL, we hope to open new horizons for our students via hosting knowledge sharing platforms such as workshops, seminars and exchange programmes. We are confident students of both institutions will draw immense value and inspiration from this collaboration."
AUL Director said, "The UAE's pioneering experience in growth and modernisation is widely recognised as a global benchmark. Through our agreement with Abu Dhabi University, we would like our students at AUL to understand some of the dynamics that contributed to this success. We also look forward to showcasing Lebanon and sharing our experiences with ADU students through this partnership that we believe will add a new and interesting dimension to their learning process."
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Egypt winger Mohamed Salah will get another chance to prove himself in the English Premier League after sealing a transfer to Liverpool from Roma in a club-record deal on Thursday.
Roma said Salah moved for 42 million euros ($46.8 million), which - using the current exchange rates - makes him Liverpool's most expensive signing in British pounds. The fee of 37 million pounds surpasses the previous record figure for Andy Carroll, who cost 35 million pounds (then $56 million) in 2011.
The 25-year-old Salah made just six league starts during his time playing for Chelsea from February 2014 to February 2015 before being sent on loan first to Fiorentina and then Roma.
Roma eventually signed Salah permanently and he was one of Serie A's top performers last season, scoring 15 goals and setting up 11 others.
Now he is back in England with Liverpool, which said Salah has signed a long-term contract and will officially join on July 1. The Reds have also signed striker Dominic Solanke from Chelsea this offseason as manager Juergen Klopp looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of his team's attempts to qualify for the Champions League through the playoff round in August.
Liverpool finished fourth in the Premier League last season.
Salah has 29 goals in 52 appearances for Egypt.
Roma said the deal for Salah includes various additionalclauses, worth up to a total of 8 million euros ($8.9 million), basedonthe player and Liverpoolachieving certain performance-related targets.
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(MENAFN) Over the weekend, the Japanese House of Representatives achieved a significant milestone by approving the government's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This development represents a crucial victory for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, whose public approval ratings have experienced a decline in recent times. Notably, the lower house of the Japanese Diet seldom convenes on Saturdays, underscoring the significance of this session.
The approval of the budget by the House of Representatives ensures its passage by April 1, coinciding with the commencement of the new fiscal year, irrespective of the outcome in the House of Councillors, the other chamber of the Japanese Parliament. The budget, amounting to 112 trillion yen (USD746 billion), encompasses various allocations, including funds designated for relief efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula at the onset of the current year.
Prime Minister Kishida has been navigating a challenging period, compounded by a decline in public support exacerbated by a financing scandal. In a bid to address concerns and restore public trust, Kishida made history by becoming the first Japanese prime minister to appear before a parliamentary ethics committee during his tenure. This proactive approach underscores his commitment to transparency and accountability, as he strives to overcome the lingering repercussions of the scandal and regain momentum for his administration.
The passage of the government budget amid these circumstances reflects the resilience of Japan's legislative process and the ability of its leadership to navigate complex challenges. As the country prepares to embark on a new fiscal year, stakeholders will closely monitor the implementation of budgetary allocations and the government's efforts to address pressing issues, including economic recovery and disaster relief. The outcome of these endeavors will shape the trajectory of Prime Minister Kishida's leadership and the nation's path forward.
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(MENAFN) On Wednesday, a truck driver strikes in Argentina threatened to halt the country's grain exports by reducing the number of freight vehicles bringing grains to the country's main port.
According to the regional Road Safety Agency, truck owner guilds protesting high diesel prices and shortages blocked the passage of laden trucks on several roadways in the province of Santa Fe, home to port of Rosario, which serves as the gateway for around 80% of Argentine agricultural exports.
According to the Rosario Grains Exchange, 889 grain trucks landed at Rosario ports on the Parana River on Wednesday, 76 percent fewer than a year earlier. Trucks carry more than 80 percent of grains headed for export in Argentina.
"As of today, we are missing more than 400,000 tons (of merchandise), so we are close to running out of grains," Gustavo Idigoras, the head of the grain exporters and crushers chamber in Buenos Aires, informed a news agency.
Argentina is the world's leading exporter of refined soybean oil and meal, the world's second largest exporter of corn, and a key worldwide supplier of wheat and cattle.
According to Guillermo Wade, manager of the Rosario Chamber of Port and Maritime Activities, the protest is preventing grain replenishment for crushing and shipping.
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Far away from the city€™s modernism that demolished the inherited Egyptian identity, citizens of Upper Egypt still hold on to their elders€™ cultural rituals, which €œEl-Mermah€ (Spearing) is one of.
El-Mermah is the oldest fencing competition in the history of Egypt. On their horses, young men of Upper Egypt, especially in the region€™s south, gather annually to showcase their abilities of fencing while riding on their horses, as well as exhibiting their abilities of dancing with their horses.
Hundreds of young men train on a daily basis for this competition, of which the winner holds the social honour of mastering dealing with horses and fencing.
The competition is usually divided into two parts: the first is where the participants compete to achieve higher points by reaching the body of their opponent, while the other is the art of dancing with the horse while riding it to the bass of drums.
The competition still holds significant cultural importance in Upper Egypt. While hundreds travel from different cities to participate in it, thousands of people come to witness the intense competition in which art is mixed with sports.
The spearers are seen as knights of sorts. Back in the old days, having such abilities was essential for wars. However, thousands of years later, the social view of the person holding the winning title of El-Mermah competition still holds a respectful, honoured place in the whole Upper Egyptian community.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Guwahati, Sep 24 (IANS) A man in Assam's Cachar district has been arrested on charges of killing his six-year-old daughter, police said on Monday.
A senior police officer said the horrifying incident occurred in Lathigram village and the accused has been identified as Najir Uddin Laskar.
According to a complaint filed by the man's wife Farida Begam, she was a victim of domestic violence ever since her marriage to Laskar whom she described as a serial abuser.
“On Thursday evening (September 21), he beat me mercilessly as I had to go to my mother's house. The next day, I heard that he had sold my six-year-old daughter Ayesha. I went to his place and asked the whereabouts of my daughter but he did not say anything,” Farida told reporters.
A missing case was registered at the police station by Farida accusing her husband's role in the matter.
Police subsequently arrested Laskar on September 23.
Meanwhile on Sunday evening, locals found the body of a child in the Udharbond area near a drain.
They informed the police and the body was identified as that of Ayesha's.
The body was sent for post-mortem to the Silchar Medical College and Hospital.
Farida Begom has demanded capital punishment for the accused.
The police produced Laskat in the court and took him on a three-day remand.
“We have been interrogating him. Further investigation is underway,” an officer said.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, November 20. The Eurasian
Development Bank (EDB) is actively discussing participating in the
construction of the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant (HPP) with the
Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and the World Bank (WB), Nikolai
Podguzov, Chairman of the Management Board of the EDB told
reporters, Trend reports.
He pointed out that the bank's strategy focuses significantly on
"The Kambarata-2 project is being funded by the Eurasian Fund
for Stabilization and Development. Across all EDB member nations,
there are several projects involving renewable energy sources. We
expect to invest at least $400 million in such projects by 2026.
However, this is a conservative estimate; the actual figure will be
higher," he emphasized.
Podguzov emphasized that the Kyrgyzstan government is presently
working hard to reinvigorate and expedite the Kambarata HPP-1
On November 14, 2023, Almaz Baketaev, Kyrgyzstan's Minister of
Finance, and Naveed Hassan Naqvi, World Bank Country Manager for
Kyrgyzstan, signed an agreement for technical support to revise the
feasibility study of Kambarata-1, with a total funding of $5
The World Bank expects the Kambarata-1 HPP to make a substantial
contribution to improving renewable energy availability not only in
Kyrgyzstan, but also throughout Central Asia. This project is
projected to alleviate the country's energy security issues while
also generating significant revenue from energy exports.
The hydropower plant, situated on the Naryn River, is designed
to have a capacity of 1,860 MW, with a reservoir volume of 5.4
billion cubic meters. It is projected to generate an average of 5.6
billion kWh of electricity annually.
Stay up-to-date with more news at Trend News
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) TOKYO, Dec 21 (KUNA) -- A North Korean soldier fled to South Korea through an inter-Korean land border Thursday, followed by gunfire from both sides, the South's military said, according to Yonhap News Agency.
The "low-ranking" soldier appeared in front of a guard post at around 8:04 am (2304 Wednesday GMT), the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in Seoul. After the defection, the North's border guards approached the military demarcation line apparently in search of the defector, a JCS official told reporters.
In response, the South's troops sent a warning broadcast and fired some 20 warning shots in accordance with related rules, he said. In less than an hour, there was the sound of several gunshots from the North, but no bullets were found to have crossed the border, he added. The North Korean soldier was identified as a 19-year-old man, and he was carrying an AK-47 rifle, a defense source said.
The UN Command emphasized that armistice rules are valid in the border region. "We are coordinating with the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff to determine the circumstances surrounding the defection," it said in a statement. "Armistice Agreement rules are in effect throughout the Demilitarized Zone, including the area where the defection occurred." The command, a legacy of the 1950-53 Korean War, oversees the armistice on the peninsula. (end) mk.hb
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 15. A delegation
from Russian Novgorod region plans to visit Azerbaijan on a
business mission From November 28 through November 30, Deputy
Director of the Novgorod Export Support Center Daria Yanveldt told
reporters, trend reports on November 15 via Russian media outlets.
'We are organizing a business mission to Azerbaijan for the
first time. A lot of work precedes the trip. So, the specialists of
our center were informed about Novgorod goods which may be of
interest to the Azerbaijani side,” Yanveldt stressed.“Besides, we
select potential partners for our entrepreneurs in advance. We hope
that the visit will be productive.”
According to the Minister of Investment Policy of the Novgorod
Region, Denis Nosachev, in 2021, the Novgorod Region exported
products to Azerbaijan in the amount of $4.9 million, which is 11
percent more than in 2020.
'In the first nine months of this year, the value of exports of
Novgorod products to Azerbaijan amounted to $10.5 million. This is
due to the resumption of fertilizer supplies, as well as a
noticeable increase in the value of exports of wood and wooden
products,' Nosachev said.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MANAMA, May 16 (KUNA) -- The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs designated 10 individuals and four entities Wednesday as terrorist entities.
"Pursuant to this step, sanctions will be imposed on these individuals and entities, including freezing their assets in Bahrain and banning citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain from dealing with them," a statement by the Bahraini foreign ministry said.
The statement added "the decision is in the framework of Bahrain's constant efforts to combat all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism and eliminate its sources of support and funding, and in cooperation with the co-chairs of the Terrorist Financing Targeting Centre (TFTC), the United States of America and Saudi Arabia, as well as member states Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar." In this context, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmad bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa, affirmed Bahrain's commitment to fight terrorism and dry up its sources of funding through its cooperation with its brothers and allies.
The minister also pointed out that the designation of all these individuals and entities comes as part of Bahrain's continuous efforts to combat violence, extremism and terrorism, and to expand cooperation and coordination with all efforts aimed at eradicating this dangerous scourge that threatens the security and stability of the world.
The individuals and entities on the terrorism list are: 1. Hassan Nasrallah 2. Naim Qasim 3. Ibrahim Amin Al-Sayyid 4. Muhammad Yazbak 5. Hussein Khalil 6. Hashem Safieddine 7. Talal Hamiyah 8. Adham Tabaja 9. Al-Inmaa Group 10. Al-Inmaa Engineering and Contracting 11. Ali Youssef Charara 12. Spectrum Group 13. Hassan Ebrahimi 14. Maher Trading (end) hmd.mb
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Russian invaders tried to "check" the Ukrainian positions near Bilohorivka in Lyman-Kupyansk direction, throwing a Storm Z unit, which consists of mobilized inmates, into battle.
"The enemy continues to redeploy its reserves, in particular the 25th army. Today, for the first time after a long break, the enemy tried to check our defense lines. In particular, they used Storm Z units near Bilohorivka, trying to check our defenses with inmates. All of them were decimated, of course," Illia Yevlash, head of the press service of the Eastern Group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said during the United News telethon.
According to him, in general, the enemy launched 557 artillery strikes in this direction over the past day, attacked the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 17 times with aircraft and 13 times with combat drones.
The defense forces eliminated 76 occupiers, a significant amount of armored equipment and vehicles, as well as an enemy command and observation post.
At the same time, Yevlash noted that the enemy was panicking but not retreating yet.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "An Italian court on Monday ordered long jail sentences at the end of one of Italy's largest-ever mafia trials against the Ndrangheta crime group 200 mobsters and their white-collar associates were convicted and sentenced by the court in the historic trial court gave 30-year prison terms to two local Calabrian mafia leaders Saverio Razionale and Domenico Bonavota, and imposed the heaviest penalties on them 330 suspected mobsters and their alleged associates had been facing an array of charges, such as extortion, drug trafficking and theft, in a trial that lasted almost three years trial was held in a converted call-centre in the Calabrian city of Lamezia Terme, with metal cages installed for the defendants trial began in January 2021. Since then, the court has heard thousands of hours of testimony, including from more than 50 former mafia operatives turned state witnesses to prosecutors, the Ndrangheta crime group is the most powerful mafia group in Italy, easily eclipsing the more famous Cosa Nostra gang in Sicily Ndrangheta's influence is said to be across the Europe and beyond this Calabrian trial, it was only in 1986 that hundreds of alleged mafiosi were tried simultaneously in Palermo.
The Calabrian trial was focused primarily on one group - the Mancuso clan from the Vibo Valentia province - leaving much of the Ndrangheta's top brass untouched.
Among those convicted was a former politician and lawyer Giancarlo Pittelli. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison for colluding with mafias and passing on information to them.
The Monday's verdicts can be appealed twice Ndrangheta
was entrenched in the local economy, feared by business owners and farmers, and protected by white-collar professionals and politicians Ndrangheta, which was long dismissed as mere livestock thieves, flourished under the radar for decades, as authorities focussed more on efforts against Sicily's Cosa Nostra.(With inputs from agencies)
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said that it attached properties worth Rs 97.18 lakh belonging to the wife of the then Project Director of Uttar Pradesh's District Rural Development Authority in Balrampur and a private supplier in connection with MGNREGA scam.
The ED said that it attached the properties under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The attached properties are in the form of six agricultural lands and one house valued at Rs 77.82 lakh in the name of Sukhrani, wife of Bhagwati Prasad Verma, the then Project Director in Balrampur and two plots valued at Rs 19.36 lakh in the name of private supplier Athar Parvez.
"All the properties were acquired during or after the period of the scam and all payments were made in cash, the source of the which could not be explained," the ED said.
The ED case is based on the FIR registered by CBI against government officials and private suppliers in compliance of order of Allahabad High Court on January 31, 2014.
The CBI had identified Rs 1.81 crore as proceeds of crime in the matter.
"ED probe revealed that government officials in connivance with private suppliers committed large scale financial irregularities and siphoned off huge amount of government money for substandard or no goods supplied during procurement of goods required for implementation of MGNREGA scheme in Balrampur district of Uttar Pradesh. Thus, their actions resulted into embezzlement of crores of government money," the ED added.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI, 5th September, 2017 (WAM) -- Dubai Customs has been nominated in six main categories of the 'Ideas UK and Ideas America 2017' awards.
The categories in Ideas UK 2017 are the best safety and environment solution, and in Ideas America 2017, the best innovation, the best safety and environment solution, the best ambassador and communication director.
Dubai Customs is participating in 'Ideas America and Ideas UK 2017' to entice innovation and encourage employees to work hard and come up with innovative new ideas to attain the first place worldwide following the wise vision of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Hussain Al Fardan, Senior Manager of the Innovation Centre at Dubai Customs, pointed out that introducing the experience of Dubai and the UAE in innovation is a priority.
"Nomination for six prominent international awards is an achievement by itself. It proves how competent and well developed Dubai Customs is. This also reflects the big support that we receive from our leadership within a broad and wise vision to encourage employees to innovate in order to achieve the best development results and meet the government key performance indicators," he said.
"These achievements are also the fruits of the great support that we receive from our higher management and the wise planning of the staff of the Innovation Centre. We select the best ideas after evaluating and trying them before nominating them to compete for big awards," he added.
Ideas UK and Ideas America are non-profit organisations that help promote the best ideas and innovations worldwide.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, March 10, 2023, SPA -- Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef has launched the 'Nuthree' Mining Exploration Incubator initiative to empower emerging individuals and local companies in the mineral exploration sector to create a sustainable local exploration environment to develop the Kingdom's resources and to become an entry point for promising industries, in cooperation with the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monshaat).
The Ministry's official spokesman, Jarrah bin Mohammed Al-Jarrah, said that the incubator aims to develop the skills of emerging explorers and employ their capabilities and support them with enablers that ensure sustainability in the mining exploration sector by promoting investment, the transfer and exchange of knowledge and experience between the leading mining companies, and building sustainable strategic partnerships.
He stressed the importance of enabling entrepreneurship in mineral exploration locally from a regulatory perspective, and financing and supporting it with the appropriate infrastructure to enhance its business and drive economic growth in the sector. He noted that the initiative is in line with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) to make the mining sector the third pillar of national industries.
Al-Jarrah indicated that the initiative targets students and researchers (academics), small and medium-sized companies applying for an exploration license, emerging companies in the field of exploration, and investors interested in the mining sector.
The incubator will also provide a range of services to support startups, including analyzing geological data, assisting them in obtaining exploration licenses, and offering intensive courses and training workshops in the fields of earth sciences. It will conduct events and dialogue sessions with experts and specialists in the field of mineral exploration, laboratory services, samples analytics, geophysical survey for metal detection, preserving diamond drilling samples, offering guidance and direction throughout the initiative program, and providing office space to carry out their work.
The name of the initiative 'Nuthree” comes as a reference to the importance of optimal utilization of the Kingdom's mineral resources at more than 5,300 sites, with an estimated value of SR5 trillion. The Ministry invites those interested to apply for the initiative by registering via the following website:
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Sold out of limited edition of 50 Citroen Mini-Citroens in less than 18 minutes
(MENAFN) Stellantis, the parent company of Citroen, reported on Wednesday that a limited run of 50 electric mini-Citroens sold out in less than 18 minutes. This prompted the French brand to write a playful greeting to Elon Musk, the inventor of the electric vehicle.
Citroen referred to the Tesla CEO's thirst for mergers, which recently included a USD44 billion offer for Twitter, on a billboard near Paris' Gare de L'Est train station, "sorry Elon, the only way to get one is to buy us."
Citroen has sold 22,000 units of the compact electric Ami since its release in April two years ago in Morocco, Europe, and Turkey. The Moroccan-made vehicle may be driven without a license. It's only available online.
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Published: Tue 17 May 2022, 7:41 AM
Abbott Laboratories said on Monday it had reached an agreement with the US health regulator to resume production of baby formula at its troubled Michigan plant, marking a major step towards resolving a nationwide shortage of the product.
The company said once the US Food and Drug Administration confirms that the initial requirements have been met, the site could be restarted within two weeks.
'This is a major step toward re-opening our Sturgis facility so we can ease the nationwide formula shortage. We look forward to working with the FDA to quickly and safely re-open the facility,' said Robert Ford, chief executive officer of Abbott.
The FDA began looking into the facility after complaints about bacterial infections in infants who had consumed the products.
Abbott, the biggest US supplier of milk formula, in February recalled Similac and other baby formula made at the Michigan facility. That has driven a shortage across the country, forcing many leading retailers to limit purchases.
The agreement between Abbott and the FDA, called a consent decree, is subject to court approval.
Under the proposed decree, Abbott will take corrective actions and will be required to retain an independent expert to review the Sturgis facility's operations to ensure compliance with the law, the FDA said in a statement.
The agreement also requires the implementation of a sanitation plan, environmental monitoring plan, employee training programs and testing of products, the FDA said.
It added that Abbott would also be required to cease production and promptly notify the FDA if any contamination is detected.
The company said it would incur one-time specified charges for expenses related to the consent decree, which have not yet been quantified. However, Abbott reiterated its 2022 adjusted profit forecast of at least $4.70 per share.
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(MENAFN) A concerning estimate of up to 10 million refugees flooding into Germany has been reported by Welt am Sonntag, citing officials' assessments in the event of Ukraine's disintegration. While the German government acknowledges the worsening situation in the conflict with Russia, it currently considers this worst-case scenario unlikely to materialize this year, according to the media outlet.
Since the escalation of the conflict between Kiev and Moscow nearly two years ago, approximately 1.1 million Ukrainians have sought refuge in Germany, as reported by the German Interior Ministry. Meanwhile, the influx of newcomers from various countries, including Syria, Afghanistan, and African nations, continues unabated.
Last month, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) reported that in 2023, over 350,000 people applied for asylum in Germany, marking the highest number since 2016. The surge in asylum applications underscores the persistent global displacement crisis, which is exacerbated by ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
Welt am Sonntag, citing anonymous security officials and a lawmaker, reveals that the German government's estimate projects approximately 10 million people fleeing Ukraine in the event of the country's disintegration. The majority of these refugees would likely head westward, with Germany being a primary destination, the media outlet claims.
Roderich Kiesewetter, a Member of Parliament from the opposition Christian Democratic Party, emphasizes the need for European nations to play a more substantial role in addressing the potential refugee crisis, especially as United States President Joe Biden's aid package remains deadlocked in Congress. Kiesewetter warns that without a shift in strategy to support Ukraine, the worst-case scenario of a massive exodus and the spread of the conflict to NATO states becomes increasingly likely.
As concerns grow over the potential humanitarian fallout, Kiesewetter's cautionary statements raise important questions about the international community's responsibility and preparedness to address the consequences of a deteriorating situation in Ukraine. The article explores the various dimensions of the refugee crisis, delving into the political, social, and strategic considerations that could impact the broader European landscape.
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UK health manager permits using Pfizer/BioNTech COVID inoculation for children
(MENAFN) Britain’s health manager on Tuesday gave the green light to the use of a Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus inoculation for babies and children aged six months to 4 years.
According to the declaration, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) made an announcement that the Comirnaty COVID inoculation has achieved its essential safety, quality and effectiveness standards.
"This presentation is specially designed for this new age group and given at a lower dose compared to that used in individuals aged 5 to 11 years (3 micrograms compared with 10 micrograms)," in agreement with MHRA.
It added that before the decision, the agency studied data from a current clinical trial involving 4,526 participants and said that likely side effects “were in-keeping with what can be anticipated from a vaccine in this age group.”
"It is given as three injections in the upper arm, with the first two doses given 3 weeks apart, followed by a third dose given at least 8 weeks after the second dose," the statement also read.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) ANKARA: President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the start of a withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria, according to Russian media.
"I order the minister of defense and the chief of General Staff to begin the withdrawal of the Russian group of forces to the points of their permanent deployment," Putin was quoted as saying by Russia's official news agency TASS.
Putin's remarks came during his visit to Russia's Khmeimim Air base, near Syria's Latakia province, on the Mediterranean coast.
He said Russian armed forces, together with the Syrian army, had defeated international terrorists in the war-torn country.
"In this connection, I made a decision: A significant part of the Russian military contingent, based in the Syrian Arab Republic, returns home, to Russia," Putin said, according to TASS.
He congratulated the Russian servicemen for their victory.
Last week Nikolay Patrushev, the head of Russia's National Security Council, said Moscow is 'preparing to reduce its military presence in Syria.
Russia and Syria signed a deal in August 2015 for the permanent deployment of Russian warplanes and soldiers at the air base.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Los Angeles, Feb 24 (IANS) Actor-producer Vin Diesel has shared an update on the next instalment of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise christened 'Fast Xi' and has promised that it will indeed be a grand finale.
The film is reportedly marking the end of the long-running franchise, at least for the actor, who plays Dominic Toretto.
He has started connecting with the public again after a December lawsuit was filed against him by an ex-assistant, accusing him of sexual battery. However, he has denied the allegations, reports deadline.
Vin Diesel took to Instagram to share the plans and wrote:“Just finished our end of the week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team.... To say the excitement for our finale was incredibly powerful is an understatement. Wow. So exciting...
Diesel added:“While everyone was heading into the weekend amped and excited, I thought of you all... reminded of the countless moments when your enthusiasm and passion became the driving force behind our creative journey. Your commitment to our saga has had a unique impact on its success and evolution... as my youngest daughter would say, it's profound."
The actor thanked his fans for being the“backbone of this global saga that because of you, transcends the screen”.
The actor concluded:“This grand finale is not just an ending; it's a celebration of the incredible family we've built together. Hope to make you proud!”
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G20-Startup20 Engagement Group to launch Handbook for common terminologies
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (KNN)
The G20 Startup20 Engagement Group will hold its inception meeting in Hyderabad from January 28 to 29, 2023, featuring delegates from G20 nations and nine special invitees from observer countries, representatives from multilateral organizations as well as the Indian start-up ecosystem.
Expected outcomes and key deliverables of Startup20 include the official Policy Communique, a Start-up Handbook with a set of commonly agreed upon definitions and terminologies, a Global Innovation Centre to foster collaborations across borders, and promotion of Startup20 as a Global Point of Contact for start-up ecosystems worldwide.
Formed under G20 after India assumed presidency it is anticipating a productive development of policy recommendations on entrepreneurship and innovation priorities of and across G20 countries for the years ahead.
The meeting will create a global narrative for supporting start-ups and fostering synergies between start-ups, corporates, investors, innovation agencies, and other key ecosystem stakeholders.
Startup20 India Chair Dr. Chintan Vaishnav stated that as the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem, India is well-positioned to lead the charge in supporting innovative start-ups, particularly in the sectors of global importance.
The Startup20 Engagement Group will work to harmonize the global start-up ecosystem through consensus-based definitions and promote a global community of knowledge sharing among start-up ecosystems to explore opportunities.
“Additionally, we aim to create supportive policies for industry players and government organizations to work with startups,” Chintan asserted.
The Startup20 has three main taskforces; the Foundation and Alliances Taskforce, Finance, and Inclusion and Sustainability.
The Startup20 activities will span over five events, starting with the inception event on January 28-29, 2023 in Hyderabad and the summit event on July 3, 2023 in Gurugram.
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Jodhpur- An IndiGo flight from Jeddah to Delhi on Tuesday made an emergency landing here in Rajasthan after a 60-year-old woman passenger fell ill - and was later declared dead on arrival by a local hospital.
Her son said she was rushed to the hospital on landing, but it declared her brought dead.
The aircraft made the emergency landing around 10:30 am and a medical team took her to the hospital, officials said.
The woman's son Meer Muzaffar said he and his 60-year-old mother, Misra, were in Saudi Arabia on religious visit.
He said they had boarded the flight for Delhi, and later were to change for a connecting flight to Kashmir.“My mother complained of pain in her chest. I immediately informed the crew and it decided to go for an emergency landing in Jodhpur,” he said.
A source in the hospital said:“The woman had a cardiac arrest and was declared brought dead. We conducted legal formalities and arranged a transport for her son so that he could take her body home by road.”
The flight was at the airport for over an hour and then left for Delhi, the officials said.
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At least three people, including a UN peacekeeper, have been killed in an attack near the northern Mali town of Kidal.
Dozens of rockets and shells were fired towards a UN base just outside the desert town early on Sunday, and at least one of them fell on a Tuareg camp, Radhia Achouri, a UN spokesperson, told Al Jazeera from the capital Bamako.
"It was a terrorist attack of a very complex nature, in the sense that they used mortars and shells from different locations; from the north and the south of the base," she said.
"They launched at least 30 mortars at the camp and some of them landed inside the camp, which explains the casualty among our men and the civilians as well."
The attack near Kidal came just a day after an attack on a restaurant in Bamako killed five people, including a French citizen and a Belgian security officer with the EU delegation in Mali.
Two international experts with the United Nations Mine Action Service were among the nine people wounded in the Bamako attack, according to the UN peacekeeping mission to Mali, MINUSMA.
Mali's desert north, where French forces wrested control of territory from separatist rebels and al-Qaeda-linked fighters, is plagued by frequent political violence, but Saturday's attack was the first in years in Bamako, in the south.
Three Malians were killed in the attack in and around Bamako's La Terrasse restaurant, which is popular with expatriates, the Malian government said, describing Saturday's attack.
France has more than 3,000 soldiers in West Africa as part of a counter-insurgency force against al-Qaeda-linked fighters.
Mali's government has signed a preliminary peace proposal meant to end fighting with northern separatists, but the Tuareg-led rebels have demanded more time before agreeing to any accord.
The French embassy in Mali said on Saturday it had alerted its citizens and tightened security.
Source: Al Jazeera And Agencies
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Turkey supports the UN-proposed plan to export grain from Ukraine, which foresees the creation of a safety zone directly near Ukraine's territorial waters where the vessels going to the Ukrainian ports will undergo checks in order to prevent weapons transportation.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said this at a news conference with British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in Ankara on Thursday, Ukrinform reports.
'There is a UN plan to export grain from Ukraine. We continue our efforts together with the UN. We are in contact with both Ukraine and Russia. We see this UN plan as realistic, so we strongly support it. We also consider this process important from the point of view of legitimacy,' Cavusoglu said.
According to him, the plan foresees the creation of a safety zone for the movement and inspection of ships.
'A safety zone will be set up near the Ukrainian territorial waters, where ships bound for Ukrainian ports will also be inspected to make sure that weapons or something similar is not being transported,' Cavusoglu said.
The minister said that a meeting on technical issues would be held in Istanbul, but its date was not yet known.
'We are very clear that this grain crisis is urgent, that it needs to be solved within the next month. […] The United Kingdom is offering our expertise on all of those fronts to make sure that we have measures in place so that grain can safely leave, but it is going to require an international effort,' Truss said.
Cavusoglu also said that Turkey would not allow grain stolen from Ukraine to enter his country.
'We are against the illegal sale of Ukrainian grain to international markets by Russia or another country,' he said.
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A 28-year-old Indonesian woman was arrested by Malaysian police in the city of Miri on the island of Borneo after allegedly dumping her newborn baby in a public trash bin.
On March 30, a 57-year-old man heard the sound of crying and discovered a baby boy covered in blood, with his umbilical cord still attached, near Imperial Mall in Miri, China Press reported. The baby was then taken to Miri Hospital and is reported to be in good health.
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Police later raided a rented apartment in the neighborhood where a woman was arrested. According to the preliminary investigation, she gave birth to a baby and then abandoned him.
Police are continuing their investigation under Section 317 of the Malaysian Penal Code, where convicted parents or guardians who abandon a child aged under 12 years old can be jailed for up to seven years or fined.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) The superintendent of Banda jail, where gangster-politician Mukhtar Anasari was imprisoned until his recent demise, faced a death threat via phone call, according to authorities on Monday. Anasari was held at the Banda divisional jail. Following a deterioration in his health last Thursday, he was transferred to a government hospital where he later passed away.
Police reports indicate that shortly after Anasari's death, an unknown individual made a threatening call to the superintendent of Banda jail.
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Banda's Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Lakshmi Niwas Mishra said that a case has been filed regarding the incident, and security measures for Senior Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma have been heightened.
In his statement, Sharma revealed that during the night of March 28 and 29, he received a threatening call from an anonymous caller using a landline number, warning of imminent harm.
Anasari (63) passed away around 10:30 pm due to cardiac arrest, as confirmed by a post-mortem examination. Nevertheless, amidst allegations from his family suggesting foul play and suspicions raised by opposition parties, a magisterial inquiry was initiated to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
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On Saturday, Anasari's funeral was held in Ghazipur and was attended by a large crowd under heightened security measures.
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(MENAFN) In a strategic pivot, Cigna Group, a prominent player in the American health services sector, has decided to increase the value of its stock buyback program by USD10 billion. This development follows reports indicating the abandonment of its plans to acquire competitor Humana, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday. The proposed merger aimed to create a health services behemoth with a combined market value of USD140 billion. According to knowledgeable sources, the deal fell through due to an inability to reach a consensus on pricing and other financial terms. Consequently, Cigna has redirected its focus towards pursuing smaller-scale acquisitions.
Last month, there were indications that Cigna and Humana were engaged in discussions about a cash-and-stock acquisition, with a potential completion timeframe by the end of the current year. However, the recent turn of events underscores the challenges in reaching an agreement between the two healthcare giants.
In light of these developments, Cigna announced its decision to boost the value of its share repurchase program by a substantial USD10 billion. This move raises the total value of the buyback program to USD11.3 billion. The Board of Directors at Cigna has endorsed this initiative, expressing confidence in the company's financial position and signaling a commitment to shareholder value. As part of the enhanced program, Cigna aims to repurchase shares worth a minimum of USD5 billion between the present and the conclusion of the first half of the upcoming year. A portion of this repurchase program is set to be implemented through accelerated repurchases in the first quarter of 2023. The announcement reflects Cigna's strategic response to the evolving landscape of the health services industry and its dedication to optimizing shareholder returns in the absence of the anticipated Humana merger.
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Doha, Qatar: Qatar's Mohammed Shewaiter yesterday accomplished a remarkable feat by securing his third gold medal at the World Aquatics Masters Championships - Doha 2024.
Competing in the Men's Platform event for the age group 30-34, Shewaiter emerged victorious with a score of 289.80 points.
His dominant performance at the Hamad Aquatic Center Diving Pool was evident, as he finished with a significant lead of 104.1 points over his closest opponent, Stephen Raine from Great Britain, who earned the silver medal with 185.7 points.
The bronze medal was claimed by Aatu Keranen of Finland, with a score of 179.1 points.
This triumph adds to Shewaiter's previous successes at the championships, where he won gold in both the 3m springboard diving for the 30-34 age category and the 1m Springboard diving event within the 25-34 age group.
The World Aquatics Masters Championships, which sees 2,500 athletes from 85 countries in action in various disciplines such as swimming, artistic swimming, open water swimming, water polo, and diving, will continue until March 3 at the Hamad Aquatic Centre, Aspire Dome and Old Doha Port.
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Doha, Qatar: Aspetar, the Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital convened a workshop dedicated to“Enhancing the Safety of Sports Supplements in Qatar,” bringing together crucial stakeholders, suppliers, and sports supplement professionals.
This gathering marked a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment to advancing athlete well-being.
Held on August 28 at Aspetar, the workshop provided an invaluable platform for interactive discussions, knowledge exchange, and strategic exploration, all aimed at addressing the critical issues surrounding the safety of sports supplements.
These conversations were dedicated to raising awareness among professionals and stakeholders concerning the paramount importance of safety standards, knowledge dissemination, and informed decision-making.
“At the core of Aspetar's mission is the aspiration to help athletes realise their maximum potential. This mission is intricately tied to creating an environment where athletes' safety, health, and aspirations take precedence. With this ethos driving us, Aspetar organised this workshop which reaffirmed our commitment to athletes' well-being,” said Aspetar Head of Nutrition, Jwaher Al Neama.
Unlike events exclusively catering to athletes,“Enhancing the Safety of Sports Supplements in Qatar” directed its fotoward vendors, suppliers, and professionals actively involved in supporting athletes' performance.
This deliberate approach ensured that those directly engaged in athletes' support systems were equipped with the knowledge and strategies necessary to ensure safe practices.
The event introduced the concept of third-party testing, emphasising its pivotal role in upholding rigorsafety standards.
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(MENAFN - Qatar News Agency) Shkent August 05 (QNA) - The Uzbek foreign ministry has denied the information of allegedly ongoing talks about the opening of the U.S. military base in the territory of the Republic. "The Republic of Uzbekistan does not allow deploying the foreign military bases and facilities in its territory in accordance with the foreign policy concept of the Republic of Uzbekistan approved as a law on September 10 2012" according to a statement posted on the official website of the foreign ministry. "The head of the U.S. Central Command during the meetings in Tashkent did not discuss the plans for the possible deployment of the U.S. base in Uzbekistan" spokesman for the U.S. Central Command Brian Fickel said. It was reported that the commander of U.S. Central Command paid a visit to Uzbekistan in late July. During his visit he met with the foreign minister and defense minister. The General was also received by Uzbek President Islam Karimov. The U.S used the "Khanabad" military airfield in Kashkadarya region 10 kilometers east of the city of Karshi from 2001 to 2005. (QNA)
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(MENAFN- IANS) San Francisco, June 7 (IANS) Apple has announced its new operating software 'iOS 17' which includes a 'Look up' option in the image cutout feature that will allow users to find more information about the lifted objects from images and videos.
The iPhone maker had made many announcements at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event on Monday, but due to lack of time, it didn't mention many of the new iOS features onstage, reports TechCrunch.
Those unannounced features include the ability to tap on a food item in an image and search for similar recipes.
Also, with the new update, the Photos app will recognize pets, like cats and dogs, and put them in the people section.
Moreover, new drawing tools like a watercolour brush, calligraphy pen, highlighter, variable-width pen and ruler, will be added to the Freeform app.
With the new operating system, the iPhone maker will apply a nudity filter for "Naked photos and videos that show the private body parts that are usually covered by underwear or bathing suits."
It will also include a new pronouns field for the contacts.
"With iOS 17, users will be able to share an AirTag with five people and use the Find My app to pinpoint the location of the object," the report said.
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Soeul Police said Monday they will send four officials to the Philippines to investigate a recent shooting death of a South Korean man the first move to probe into overseas crimes targeting Korean nationals.
A 57-year-old South Korean identified only by his surname Cho was shot to death by four unidentified armed assailants on Sunday at his house in Batangas some 100km south of Manila according to the police.
Cho who had been engaged in the construction business in the Philippines for about two decades was asleep with his Filipino wife and their baby when the shooting took place. The current conditions of his wife and child were not known.
Local law enforcement authorities are investigating into whether it was a simple robbery or if it was committed out of resentment by an acquaintance.
The incident raised the number of South Koreans killed in the Southeast Asian country to 11 this year.
The National Police Agency said they are set to dispatch a squad comprised of three police officers specialized in a crime investigation and one from the National Forensic Service.
It would be the first time that Seoul’s police were to send their officials abroad to probe into the crime that took place in a foreign country.
“Investigation is an activity based on sovereign rights thus we are planning to support and advise the local authorities on scientific probe based on their prior approval” said Kang Sin-myeong the National Police Agency Commissioner-General.
The two country’s law enforcement authorities made an agreement last month that calls for collaboration on growing violent crimes such as murder and robbery aimed at Korean nationals.
Ten South Koreans were killed in the Philippines last year while 13 Korean nationals were murdered in 2013 according to South Korea’s Foreign Ministry.
In November the ministry imposed a travel ban on some areas of the Philippines. Under relevant South Korean law those who visit an area under a travel ban could face up to one year in prison or up to 10 million won (US$8700) in fines.
Seoul and Manila are planning to establish five additional task forces to deal with crimes against Koreans in the Philippines including one in the country’s resort island of Cebu the police said.
Currently the Philippines has two such teams under regional police agencies in Manila and the northern Philippine city of Angeles.
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Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) to foster collaboration in various academic and research endeavors to serve both institutions. This strategic partnership aims to foster and strengthen cooperation in the fields of scientific research and education.
Dr. Omar Al Ansari, the President of QU, and Prof. Khalid El Salem, President of JUST, signed the agreement. This strategic partnership between QU and JUST aims to foster joint academic programmes, facilitate the exchange of students and staff, and promote collaborative research activities. Both institutions are committed to leveraging their combined expertise and resources to drive innovation and academic excellence.
Moreover, the MoU underscores the commitment of both universities to develop joint academic programmes that cater to the evolving needs of students in various fields and encourage the exchange of knowledge, materials, and scientific information. Additionally, both institutions, QU and JUST, committed to enhancing the mobility of teachers, staff, researchers, and students between the two institutions and to collaborate on curriculum development and the preparation of joint research projects.
This partnership also entails participation in seminars and academic meetings to exchange ideas and expertise and to exchange accreditation procedures and standards to ensure academic excellence and alignment.
Dr. Al Ansari expressed his enthusiasm regarding this collaboration, emphasising the importance of this joint work to enhance and develop the educational environment. He outlined their collective goal of the MoU is to enhance the students' academic life, to work on providing effective contributions that lead towards the advancement of scientific research and the joint educational process.
For his part, Prof. El Salem underscored the significance of these collaborations, stressing that the agreement signifies their institution's dedicated commitment to fostering international partnerships. He expressed anticipation of leveraging their strengths in research and education to generate impactful opportunities for both students and faculty members, enriching their academic landscape through this collaborative effort.
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Los Angeles, Sep 30 (IANS) British singer Dua Lipa has sparked romance rumours with 'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah.
The two were spotted looking cosy during an 'intimate dinner' in New York which was followed by a kiss on the cheek goodbye outside the restaurant, reports Mirror.co.uk.
The singer was snapped cosying up with the 38-year-old comedian at a Jamaican restaurant. Pictures obtained by DailyMail.com show the pair hugging in the street before going their separate ways in New York City.
According to Mirror.co.uk, Lipa had previously split from her on-off boyfriend Anwar Hadid in December 2021 and Trevor reportedly broke up from his partner Minka Kelly in May 2022.
Earlier this year, Dua admitted she was making some healthy changes in her life, including quitting smoking, ahead of her world tour. Now she is seemingly looking to settle down and romance could be on the cards.
'I had laryngitis (last) December and that kind of kickstarted me quitting smoking a month earlier than I was supposed to. But I did it and I have stuck to it,' she said previously.
Dua told 'The Sun', 'I have this habit tracker on my phone where every night I tick off all the good things I have done for my body and things I have done for myself.'
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Doha: Weather in Qatar tonight until 6 a.m. on Monday will be slightly dusty at times at places and cold by night inshore, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.
Offshore, it will be hazy and partly cloudy at times with chance of light rain to the north later, the report added, warning of strong wind and high sea.
Wind inshore will be northwesterly at a speed of 7 to 17 or 20 knots at times at places. Offshore, it will be northwesterly at a speed of 18 to 25 knots, reaching 30 knots.
Visibility will be 4 to 8 kilometers.
Sea state inshore will be 1 to 3 feet surging to 4 feet at places at times, while offshore it will be 5 to 8 feet, surging to 10 feet at places at times.
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Minnesota ranked as healthiest state for seniors
A report released recently recognizes the direction Minnesota has gone over the years to support older citizens' access to health care services and long-term services and supports, according to human services commissioner Lucinda Jesson.
The ranking of Minnesota as the healthiest state for seniors also paves the way for improvements for seniors just enacted by the 2013 Legislature, she said.
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Uzbekistan proposed opening a storage hub in Poland for
exporting goods to the EU, Trend reports citing Kun .
The Ministry of Transport held talks on expanding cooperation in
the transport sector between Uzbekistan and Poland, Spot
The delegation headed by Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov stayed in
Poland for two days. During this time, he met with representatives
of the government, the national airline LOT, railways and trucking
Thus, in negotiations with the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure
and the Association of International Carriers, there was an
increase in imports from Uzbekistan to Poland after obtaining the
GSP+ status. In 2021, it amounted to $90 million, ranking first
among the EU countries.
This year, Uzbek exports to Poland are expected to grow to $120
million, and total trade turnover - $350 million. Against the
backdrop of“events in neighboring countries”, Poland has become a
gateway to Europe for products.
The meeting ended with an agreement to provide Uzbekistan with
1,000 additional permits for cargo transportation by the end of the
year. If necessary, their number can be increased.
Representatives of Poland approved the proposal to create a
cumulative hub for export goods. It will collect building materials
brought from Uzbekistan, metal, textile products and other products
with the possibility of delivery within the EU.
Makhkamov was also received by the head of the LOT, Michal
Fiyol. The possible launch of direct passenger and cargo flights
Tashkent-Warsaw was discussed with him, starting from the winter
season of 2022-2023.
In addition, the delegation met with the Deputy Head of the
Polish Railways, Krzysztof Golubievsky. The negotiations touched
upon the deepening of cooperation in the field of transport with
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PHNOM PENH, Aug 5 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, met with Türkiye's Foreign Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, here Wednesday, on the sidelines of the meetings of foreign ministers on East Asia cooperation, vowing to promote cooperation between the two countries.
Wang said, China and Türkiye are both representatives of emerging economies, having closely-intertwined interests and similar positions.
China is willing to work with Türkiye, in accordance with guidelines set by the two countries' heads of state, to enhance mutual trust and cooperation, support each other in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development, deepen the synergy of development strategies, and promote healthy and stable development of strategic cooperative relations, Wang said.
He said, in the face of current international landscape, featuring a sharp increase in instability, uncertainty and disturbance, major countries should take the lead in abiding by the UN Charter, to uphold basic norms governing international relations, to advocate and practice multilateralism.
However, Wang noted, the U.S. is doing the opposite, blatantly challenging China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and disrupting the peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Noting that the international community unanimously condemned the dangerous and foolish acts of the United States, Wang said, China, together with every party, is willing to abide by the basic norm governing international relations of respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to safeguard regional and global peace and stability.
Cavusoglu said, his country firmly adheres to the one-China policy, not only on the Taiwan question but also on issues concerning Xinjiang, adding, the Turkish side was glad to see United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet visit Xinjiang, and hopes to keep contact with China over affairs related to the visit to Xinjiang by a Turkish delegation, he said.
Türkiye upholds multilateralism and opposes unilateral sanctions, said Cavusoglu, adding, amid the serious challenges induced by the Ukraine crisis to global economy, Türkiye is willing to reinforce its solidarity with China and jointly cope with food security and other difficult situations.
Cavusoglu said, the Turkish side attaches great importance to the in-depth synergy between its Middle Corridor initiative and the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, and hopes to push for a more balanced bilateral economic relationship, welcome more Chinese enterprises to invest and start businesses in Türkiye, and see more frequent direct flights between the two countries.
Wang said, China appreciates Türkiye's active part in mediating the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and supports Türkiye in playing a constructive role in securing a soft landing of the Ukraine crisis.– NNN-XINHUA
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Hang Seng Hits 11-Year Low
Shares in the Asia-Pacific were mixed on Monday as markets enter the last quarter of the year.
The Nikkei 225 recovered 278.58 points, or 1.1%, to 26,215.79.
Sentiment of Japan's large manufacturers worsened in the July-to-September quarter, according to the Bank of Japan's latest quarterly tankan business sentiment survey.
The headline index for large manufacturers' sentiment came in at eight, a decline from the previous quarter's reading of nine. Economists polled by Reuters expected a print of 11.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index staggered 143.32 points, or 0.8%, to 17,079.51, after reaching the lowest levels since October 2011, according to Refinitiv Eikon data
Brent crude futures and West Texas Intermediate futures jumped on reports of a possible OPEC+ supply cut.
Later in the week, Australia's central bank will announce its interest rate decision, while several countries in Asia will report inflation data.
A Reuters poll of economists expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to hike its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 2.85%.
RBA's board members said the case for a slower pace of rate hikes was growing, according to minutes from its Sept. 6 meeting, when it raised its interest rate by 50 basis points.
In other markets
Markets in mainland China and South Korea were closed for holiday.
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index faded 23.15 points, or 0.7%, to 3,107.09.
In Taiwan, the Taiex removed 124.1 points, or 0.9%, to 13,300.48
In Australia, the ASX 200 deleted 17.33 points, or 0.3%, to 6,456.87.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 dropped 106.26 points, or 1%, to 10,959.45.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: The Student Affairs Department at Qatar University (QU), in cooperation with the Academic and Vocational Guidance Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, concluded the activities of the Qatar University 2022 summer camp for middle school students.
The activities of the summer camp were held on the campus over a period of two weeks, from July 24 to August 4, where the first week was devoted to boys in the Sports and Events Building at Qatar University and the second week for female students in the Female Gym.
Dr. Eiman Mustafawi, Vice-President for Student Affairs at Qatar University, said:“The camp's organisation comes within the framework of the university's strategy to attract and encourage distinguished students to study scientific and technological disciplines by investing their time during the summer vacation through fun activities and events on the campus.”
Dr. Eiman added that the activities and events that were organised focused on enriching students' knowledge, discovering and developing their abilities, and teaching them new skills in the fields of science and technology, through scientific and professional activities provided by the College of Engineering and the Professional Development Center at the university, in addition to the creative and recreational activities provided by the Department of Sports affairs, Empire coffee.
Ahmed Nasser Al Balam, Head of the Academic and Vocational Guidance Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, said that the activities of the camp are an extension of the fruitful efforts between the university and the ministry, which began with the initiative of the preparatory stage awareness programme, which aimed to motivate students, enhance their passion for science and encourage them to join scientific and technological disciplines.
Khaled Ali Al Karbi, a student from Khaled Bin Al Waleed Preparatory School, said:“The camp provided the maximum benefit to all participating students by participating in all lectures and activities related to the various departments of the College of Engineering, including mechanical and electrical engineering, which are related to dismantling and re-installing the electric car, and this contributed to strengthening the spirit of cooperation among the students and working as a team.”
Fajr Khalaf Al Kuwari, a student from Qatar Technical Secondary School for Girls, said that she benefited a lot from the technical skills in the workshop for dismantling and reassembling electric cars, which was provided by the College of Engineering, because this activity is related to what she learned in her academic specialisation at Qatar Technical School.
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Swedish scientist Svante Paabo | AP
Stockholm- This year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Swedish scientist Svante Paabo for his discoveries on human evolution.
Thomas Perlmann, secretary of the Nobel Committee, announced the winner Monday at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
Paabo has spearheaded research comparing the genome of modern humans and our closest extinct relatives, the Neanderthals and Denisovans, showing that there was mixing between the species.
The medicine prize kicked off a week of Nobel Prize announcements. It continues Tuesday with the physics prize, with chemistry on Wednesday and literature on Thursday. The 2022 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday and the economics award on October 10.
Last year's medicine recipients were David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian for their discoveries into how the human body perceives temperature and touch.
The prizes carry a cash award of 10 million Swedish kronor (nearly $900,000) and will be handed out on December 10. The money comes from a bequest left by the prize's creator, Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel, who died in 1895.
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