Srinagar: The former legislators in Jammu and Kashmir are all set to come up with a new political party in the Union Territory for which the confabulations have almost reached to the conclusion, sources said.
Reliable sources informed that the former ministers and legislators who were affiliated with different political parties in Jammu and Kashmir are confabulating over the formation of new political podium here, reported wire service KNO.
The new political podium would likely be headed by the former Finance minister of Jammu and Kashmir Syed Altaf Bukhari.
Sources further informed that many leaders from different political parties here have been holding meetings in this regard and the confabulation has almost reached to the conclusion over structuring a new political podium.
They further informed that it would take only a month now to clear the image in this regard. “We are hopeful that a new political party in Jammu and Kashmir will be formed in next month,” a leader, part of the ongoing confabulations told KNO.
He added that the political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir is finished and now a new political discourse has to be started. To start a new political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir, many leaders have come together and are discussing future strategy,” he said.
He further added that the new political podium which will be announced soon in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory will remain clear before the public. “We vowed to fight what is achievable. We will not keep the people in the dark and will promise the issues that will be delivered on ground,” the leader, wishing anonymity added.
The other leader, who is part of the group, said that the process to form the new political podium in Jammu and Kashmir has already been started and all the leaders who are part of it are putting their serious efforts to form the new party here.
Reacting to the reports over leadership clash, he said that none among the leaders have claimed to be the leader. “We have trust on each other and good people around will join them, are joining them. We have vowed not to go against the aspirations of people. Enough exploitation has taken place in Jammu and Kashmir. Now, we have decided that we will not do the politics of exploitation and any step being taken will be in the interest of people of Jammu and Kashmir. (KNO)


Kuwait- Turkish authorities arrest IS suspects in Bursa, Ankara
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ISTANBUL, Nov 9 (KUNA) -- Turkish security authorities have arrested 27 suspects, including Syrians, in the western state of Bursa as part of a campaign against the the so-called Islamic state (IS), Turkish security sources said Thursday.
The public prosecution in Boursa issued a warrant to arrest 27 suspects for belonging to "Daesh", as the anti-terrorism teams of the Bursa Security Directorate raided their homes in Othman Gazi and Yildirim district, Anadolu News agency said.
Meanwhile, the Turkish security forces have also arrested 101 suspected members of the "Daesh" organization during a large operation in several districts of the capital Ankara. (end) ta.ss
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Japanese scientists invent masks to discover COVID-19
(MENAFN) Japanese experts invented masks that “can trace coronavirus” when it faces ultraviolet light (UV).
Corresponding to Kyodo News, a group of experts at Kyoto Prefectural University in western Japan improved the masks by using antibodies taken out from ostrich eggs.
The scientists, who are headed by the university ruler, Yasuhiro Tsukamoto, who is 52 years old, trust that the masks “will offer users an easy way to test whether they have contracted the virus.”
According to an announcement “A coronavirus sample glows on a face mask filter under an ultraviolet light after being sprayed with a fluorescent dye containing antibodies.”
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“This is Austria’s decision. However, we expect that close cooperation between Lithuania and Austria will be continued, both on the bilateral level and in the EU and other international organizations,” Kęstutis Vaškelevičius, spokesman for the Lithuanian foreign minister, told BNS.
Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz said on Friday that the country was planning to close its embassies in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Malta in the autumn of 2018 as part of optimization of its foreign representation network.
The Austrian news agency APA quoted Kurz as saying that the decision to close the embassies had been made given that these embassies were less active in providing consular services and economic cooperation.
The Austrian minister also said that the decision to close the embassies in the Baltics had nothing to do with the current political situation and the threat posed by Russia.


Head of the National Family Planning Board Dr Sandra Knight has said that the time has come for law makers to legalise abortion.
“Let’s face it, it’s happening,” said Dr Knight, who was speaking at the Jamaica Observer Monday Exchange meeting of editors and reporters at the newspaper’s Beechwood Avenue headquarters in Kingston.
Dr Knight said that the risk that exists with botched abortions is too great. She added that data doesn’t support arguments that legalising abortion will lead more children to have sexual intercourse.
According to Dr Knight said there needs to be a frank discussion on the matter of abortion, minus religion and politics.


Zambeef Product’s Zamleather division has embarked on a US$100,000 investment expansion programme to boost the leather industry by the end of 2015.
Zamleather general manager Richard Franklin said working with other partners elsewhere in the region could add value to products in Zambia.
Mr Franklin said it was important for the industry to be given much attention and support if it was to expand more and create employment for the benefit of the local people.
He said the industry was intending to add about more than five outlets of Zamleather throughout the country, so that all the people were reached.
Mr Franklin said currently the industry produced about 6,000 tonnes of hides in a month, and that it was expected that it would produce up to 10,000 tonnes on a monthly basis and a further 2,000 per month under contract at Kembe.
He said the tannery was operating at full capacity in Lusaka and was looking to expand facilities to process 10,000 hides per month at the beginning of 2016.
He said the industry was establishing enough market for the export of the crust leather.
“Now that we have the Leathery Industry Association, we will be able to coordinate ourselves to improve the market,” Mr. Franklin said.
He said struggling with the availability of raw hides had been a challenge on account that sometimes it was smuggled out, making it difficult for the industry to boost its business.
Mr Franklin explained that in most cases good quality raw hides were smuggled out of the country which had become a challenge and that they depended on low quality hides which were not profitable.
He said he was hopeful that with the new Leathery Industry Association the smuggling of hides would be curbed.
Currently, Zamleather had a workforce of 167, and were exporting their products to South Africa, China, Turkey, Spain and India.
And Commerce and Industry permanent secretary Siakalenge Siazongo said there was need to support the domestic market to boost the Zamleather industry if more employment was to be created.
Mr Siazongo called on the institutions and companies to support the local suppliers to build the local products so that they could as well feel the benefit.
He said a company such as Zamshu was making more efforts to reach remote areas so that farmers could benefit from such ventures through supplying skins, which were a source of their income.
Mr Siazongo said the Ministry of Commerce would engage and cooperate with other stakeholders in ensuring that everything was in the process, as the Zamshu industry expanded its industry for the benefit of the Zambian people.
“As Government, we will ensure institutions such as the mines, education and many more subscribe to such and ensure they buy local products from such companies that are making effort at improving the livelihood of the local people,” he said.


Frederick schools will lose instruction chief
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May 22, Colombo: An Eastern Province based Tamil political party Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) of Sri Lanka, headed by Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan has arrived at a policy decision to continue with its support to the government.
The TMVP last week said the party would decide on its future course of action and withdraw its support to the government after condemning the arrest of several of its party members by the police and a search carried out on the Chief Minister’s office and residence in the investigation into recent killings that have taken place in the Batticaloa District.
Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa who met with Chandrakanthan at Temple Trees last week has resolved the issue.
Chandrakanthan has told the media that the President had asked the TMVP to continue to work with the people.
The President had called on IGP Mahinda Balasuriya to cooperate with the TMVP while conducting the investigation in to the killings and had also assured that he would obtain a report from the Police Chief about the arrest of five TMVP members in Batticaloa.
Five TMVP members were arrested over the killing of a coordinating secretary to Deputy Minister Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman.


BORGER, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – UPDATE: The Borger Police Department reports that they have one person in custody. Borger Police said officers will remain on the scene and is asking that the community continue to avoid the area.
The Borger Police Department took to social media Wednesday and asked the community to avoid the area near the Heritage Inn on Bulldog Boulevard.
According to the police department’s announcement, the warning came with the announcement of “Heavy Police Presence” at the Heritage Inn due to an active investigation. The post also said that the department would release more information “as soon as possible.”
This story is developing. Check with MyHighPlains.com for updates.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) At least two civilians were killed and ten others injured when a booby-trapped car exploded at a security checkpoint near the headquarters of the Iraqi Interior Ministry's Intelligence Agency in the capital Baghdad Saturday.
The powerful explosion also damaged four vehicles that were parking near the targeted building, a security source told KUNA on condition of anonymity.
In a separate incident, the Iraqi police announced that a bombing attack on a recruitment center for volunteers southwest of the city of Tikirt killed 11 people and injured 30 others late Thursday.
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More Than 150 Dead in China Protests
Chinese state media are reporting more than 150 people dead and more than 800 injured in what the China Daily describes as a riot on the part of Uighur “outlaws.” Those figures and the nature of the protests are fiercely disputed by Uighur groups abroad, which say police fired on peaceful demonstrators.
Uighurs are a minority ethnic group of Muslims who live mostly in China’s northwest frontier.
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Several hundred people were arrested after a protest, in the city of Urumqi on Sunday, turned violent.
Beijing says Uighurs went on the rampage but one exiled Uighur leader says police fired on students.
The protest was reportedly prompted by a deadly fight between Uighurs and Han Chinese in southern China last month.
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Andhra Pradesh Irrigation Minister Devineni Umamaheswara Rao has expressed happiness stating that the audio launch ceremony being conducted in the center of Vijayawada is a good sign for AP people. Addressing on the occasion, the Minister has heaped praise on the trailer and songs promos of the film and hoped that the movie will be appreciated by people. Devineni Uma said that the way Balakrishna has shined in the social services in Anantapur district, in the films also, he will be successful. He has also welcomed Minister Nara Lokesh on the occasion.
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As part of moves to increase revenue and attract tourists into the Central region, the Effutu Municipal Assembly has inaugurated a fountain at the Winneba roundabout.
Constructed by Alfkay Group of companies, the GHC325, 000 fountain will also serve as a spot for the placement of Commercial Advertisements. It will also help to beautify the area as it forms part of the Trans West African Highway.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Central regional minister, Aquinas Tawiah Quansah called for unity among Ghanaians to help in the development of the country.
Mr. Quansah who is also the acting Municipal Chief Executive for Effutu further expressed hope that the Assembly will be able to undertake the various developmental projects needed, following what he referred to as the development of tourism within the area as a result of the Aboakyer festival.
The project was also dedicated to a former MCE for the area, the Late Nii Ephraim who is believed to have initiated the plan to construct the fountain.
Partner Manager of Alfkay Company, Catherina Achina said the project formed part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility to help develop identified areas across the country.


Cost cutting and other efficiencies have strengthened the insurers balance sheet
QBE Insurance’s business performance will improve and become less volatile, because of the significant operational and financial actions that it has undertaken over the last two years, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
“These actions have transformed QBE into a highly integrated global business, creating financial and operational efficiencies,” according to Frank Mirenzi, Moody’s vice president and senior analyst.
“QBE’s balance sheet has also strengthened because recent capital replenishment has lowered its financial leverage, and also because of its low- risk investment strategy,” he added.
“The company will see stronger profitability through 2016 and 2017, owing to cost savings and the repositioning of its business.”
Mirenzi also said that the sustained improvement in QBE’s international businesses will augment its core underwriting profitability and diversify its earnings platform.
QBE has achieved cost savings of about $250m, including streamlining its corporate functions.
Moody’s said that while QBE has in the past pursued acquisition-led growth, It has now shifted its strategy to focus on core profitable businesses where it can exercise pricing power.


The Peoples Democratic Party in Gombe Local Government Area in Gombe State has elected 33 ward delegates through consensus.
Speaking at the venue of the event in Gombe on Saturday, Alhaji Danyaya Mohammed, the electoral officer, said the local government had 11 wards each, which produced three delegates.
Mohammed said the deletes were expected to elect the party’s candidates during the primaries.
He said the members unanimously agreed for consensus following the development project of Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo.
Mohammed called on the delegates to elect credible candidates during the primaries.
Dankwambo was at the venue of the election.
The other 10 local governments in the state were also expected to elect their delegates through consensus.


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Shillong,Feb 9: The Congress and the BJP will have separate meetings on Friday to discuss the joining of five Congress MLAs with the MDA government.
As both the Congress and the BJP have ideological differences, the central leaders of the parties have taken exception to it.
State BJP president Ernest Mawrie said the meeting on Friday will discuss as to how to deal with the matter.
The MPCC president Vincent Pala is also scheduled to meet party leaders on Friday to deliberate on the issue as the AICC wanted action against the MLAs.
No cabinet reshuffle
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who welcomed the five Congress MLAs to the MDA fold, has ruled out any cabinet reshuffle.
We will see, we will discuss and we will talk to Congress MLAs and see what has to be done but there will be no change in the cabinet,” Conrad told reporters.
The chief minister will also call the BJP for discussion after its state leadership had expressed disappointment over the NPP’s decision to welcome the Congress to be part of the ruling coalition.


Cancellation of South Belfast District Policing Partnership
Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey, commenting on the cancellation the South Belfast sub-committee of the Belfast Policing Partnership meeting last night, has said that the DPP should consult more widely within the community for future meetings.
Alex Maskey said,
"The failure by the DPP to consult with the local community about the planned meeting last night was a wasted opportunity.
"I have repeatedly said that people have a right to be consulted and also that people have a right to peaceful protest to express their opinions but clearly there were people at the 'protest' who were determined that the meeting would not go ahead.
"The people in the Markets, like all others, have a right to a proper accountable police service and an end to activities including anti-social behaviour and drug dealing.
"All that those who disrupted the meeting did was to deny the local community the opportunity to being to shape the type of policing that they want in their area.
"While everyone is entitled to their opinion Sinn Féin does has a mandate, including from the Markets area, to work with local communities to bring about change in how our communities are policed." ENDS


CM Mann announces to start process for selling the properties owned by Pearl group
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said that the state government has started the process of confiscating the land owned by Pearl group to compensate the people by selling them.
Divulging the details, the Chief Minister said that the state government will recover every single penny plundered from the people of the state. He said that the properties of the pearl group have already been identified in various districts and legal process has been initiated to acquire these properties. Bhagwant Mann said that Red Entries have been made in the Revenue records so that no one is able to sell or purchase this property.
The Chief Minister said that the group had done a huge fraud with the people of the state for which it will be made accountable. He said that the revenue records have already been checked at the grass root level to ensure complete transparency in the process. Bhagwant Mann said that top most priority has been accorded to this work so that this property is confiscated by the government.
The Chief Minister said that he has directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to personally supervise this work for its smooth execution in a time bound manner. Bhagwant Mann said that this property will be sold and every penny of the public will be returned back to them. He said that the state government is committed for ensuring that the money of people is returned back them and exemplary action against the company acts as a deterrent for other fraudster companies.


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Germany cautions Iran to quickly save nuclear contract
(MENAFN)Iran delivered notice by German foreign minister that there is no time for political hard work to save the 2015 nuclear transaction.
Heiko Maas stated in New York before assembling with his Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian out of the action of the UN General Assembly “I will meet with the Iranian foreign minister and once again make it very clear that we are running out of time.”
“We do not agree that the Iranian negotiating delegation will return to Vienna for negotiations in two, three months. It has to be done quickly now. This is not only our expectation, but also that of our French, British and American friends.”
He also restated that a nuclear contract was yet potential in case Tehran goes back quickly to discussion.
Maas continued “We still believe that it is possible to lead these negotiations to a positive result, but not in months, but in the coming weeks.”
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Woman charged in knife incident
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The patent-pending invention would eliminate back-and-forth trips during fusing machine use to visually determine pipe advancement.
The inventor described the invention as 'a device that would permit workers to easily determine when a pipe being pulled through a fusing machine during pipe-fusing operations reaches the desired location in respect to the machine.'
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Islamabad (November 08, 2018): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that the government wished to run the parliament jointly with the opposition, however, the opposition wanted to ravage the environment of the House.
He made these views while presiding over a parliamentary party meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
During the meeting, the prime minister informed the parliamentary party members about the government’s policies.
Sources said that Imran Khan informed the party’s cabinet regarding his recent China visit and economic situation.The meeting also reviewed the situation arising in the backdrop of the protests held by the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP).
On the occasion, PM took the parliamentary party into confidence over his visit to China and country’s economic situation.
Addressing the meeting, PM Imran said that the government wisely controlled the law and order situation, adding that he would have to immediately return from China if the government hadn’t succeeded in defusing the protests.“No one could have imagined the way we have tackled the protests,” he added.
The premier went on to say that PTI wanted to run the parliament jointly with the opposition but the opposition wanted to ruin the environment of the House.


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KABUL: Taliban threats have displaced nearly 3,000 families in tumultuous Daikundi province in the past week alone, local officials said on Monday, adding to woes of civilians across Afghanistan, bearing the brunt of an unabated conflict.
Over 2,000 families have fled the fighting and taken refuge in capital city of Daikundi, Nili, in the past week and over 800 families in recent days have been displaced, said Ibrahim Hashemi Daikundi's director of refugees said on Monday.
“This is a staggering figure which has to force national and international institutions and the media to take notice of an impending humanitarian catastrophe against the backdrop of war and a pandemic,” he said.
Hashemi said about 500 families had received food, but the local government was unable to reach out to a quickly increasing number of civilians displaced by fighting.
Daikundi governor's spokesman Sarwar Barlas said the emergency committee had set up five tents for displaced families at a stadium.“We are facing programs in our efforts to assist the displaced families, but a camp has been set up and necessary supplies, including food, are being distributed,” he said.
This is as many displaced families are languishing in critical conditions, some living under the shades of trees, restaurants and some in a camp in a playground in the central city of Daikundi, with no access to drinking water, food, clothing and health services.
Local officials in Daikundi say the Taliban are still waging attacks to seize districts in Daikundi province, with fierce fighting continuing between the Taliban and Afghan forces in Pato district.
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Pakistan Cabinet to form commission to probe ‘foreign conspiracy’
Islamabad: Pakistan's Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday that the government has decided to form a commission to investigate the alleged "foreign conspiracy" behind the no-confidence resolution against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Talking to the press persons following a cabinet meeting, the minister informed that the commission will be headed by Lt General (retd) Tariq Khan.
Chaudhry said that the commission would prove beyond doubt that the communique does exist.
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif had said that claims of such a communique were fake.
The minister added that the commission would also probe whether the threat of a “regime change” is implicit in the communique.
The third role of the commission would be to discover who were the local handlers who took such a plan further and where the conspiracy originated from.
Chaudhry added that the government will present the record and witnesses of the 'foreign conspiracy' against Prime Minister Imran Khan to all parliamentarians.
(With UNI inputs)


The official website of the Hojai district administration- hojai.assam.gov.in- was launched by the Deputy Commissioner Tanmoy Pratim Borgohain on Friday evening.
“Finally, the long-felt need for an online interface between the people and the district offices has been fulfilled,” said Borgohain.
“Initially, we have also put in some information about the district related to its history, culture, geography, economy, available infrastructure and governance,” he added.
“The district came to existence in January 2016. There are a lot of things about the district that the people needs to know,” he reiterated.
All relevant information related to all the departments will be available on the website.


The United Nations (UN) on Monday launched a three-year cooperation framework to help guide its activities in South Sudan.
UN officials said the 2019-2021 UN Cooperation Framework (UNCF) will serve as a strategic framework to guide the work of UN agencies in South Sudan in the next three years, succeeding the 2016-2018 Interim Cooperation Framework.
Alain Noudehou, Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, said the launch came at a moment of renewed hope in South Sudan with new opportunities.
Noudehou noted that for the aspirations of the UNCF to be successful, the peace process needs to hold, noting that the government needs to channel more investments into key areas of the new National Development Strategy (NDS).
The UN agencies in cooperation with their partners will implement the UNCF through building peace and strengthening governance; improving food security and recovering local economies; strengthening social services and empowering women and youth.
Goc Makuach Mayol, deputy minister of South Sudan’s finance and economic planning, noted that the launch of the UNCF was timely as the government had recently launched its NDS.
“The government would establish coordination mechanisms to implement the NDS and government institutions would align their activities to this,” Mayol said.


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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said it was time to make the yatra from brain drain to brain gain, adding that India and its people needed to figure out a strategy for the same.
“Earlier, there was a phrase called ‘brain drain’, now is time to make the yatra from ‘ brain drain’ to ‘brain gain’. We need to figure out our strategy for brain gain,” Prime Minister Modi said here at a Global Exhibition on Services event organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry.
He said that India’s development journey should focus on the fact that the country is going to get younger in the coming days.
“India’s human resource is our biggest strength. In the coming days, India is going to get younger. We need to focus on this aspect while thinking about our development journey,” Prime Minister Modi added.
The Prime Minister further said that India is so huge that the human resources we have are also diverse while adding that we should map out strengths.


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TAWAU: The government is committed in improving the position and participation of Bumiputera in the nation’s economy development.
Sabah Deputy Minister of Resource Development and IT Technology, Datuk Hamisa Samat, said the youth in the district should give their best and patient in introducing more comprehensive programmes to encourage the young generation to take part in business.
She said the effort to produce more entrepreneurs among the Bumiputera will succeed with the involvement of existing entrepreneurs who have succeeded in their business.
She explained that the experience and guidance from successful entrepreneurs are significant as a reference source for newcomers.
“I believe that these seasoned entrepreneurs have long overcome the obstacles in making their business prosper.
“Their involvement will help in the context of sharing their experience when they first started their business and become a successful entrepreneurs,” she said.
She was speaking during the launching of the TawauMobile WwoowW Mobile Phone at Yayasan Lau Gek Poh, today.
The Tanjong Batu Assemblyperson also said the challenges in producing more entrepreneurs in Malaysia are becoming more difficult due to the current global economy crisis.
She said the government is to focus both on the initiatives to encourage new entrepreneurs and mould them to be more competitive in order for them to be able to survive the slow economic situation.
Despite the challenges, she assures that the government will remain committed to develop more dynamic and competitive Bumiputera entrepreneurs.
She also advises them to instil positive and dynamic attitudes in their business, as well as pursuing new knowledge in various management aspects.
The programme was attended by Tawau Mobile founder, Azizul Tandek, from Juta Group. –SayangSabah


MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that human rights in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) are being trodden on and the United Nations will have to play its role in this regard.
The foreign minister said while talking to the media persons here on Sunday. He added that he has apprised the UN chief of the situation in Kashmir.
He said that Pakistan hopes United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to highlight the facts in her report regarding rising rights violations in the IOK. “We hope human rights commissioner Michelle Bachelet in her new report, which we are expecting will come out in 2020, will bring the true facts to the people,” said the minister.
Qureshi said that he and Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari also spoke to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on the issue. The foreign minister said that he had also written to the UN Security Council president about the human rights violations in Kashmir.
To a question about repatriating stranded Pakistanis, the foreign minister urged the provincial governments to increase their capacity so more flights can take place. “We are trying to bring stranded Pakistanis back and we brought back thousands and there are thousands more that need to be brought back,” said Qureshi.
The minister clarified that the issue of bringing them back is not a problem at the federal government’s side but it requires the provincial governments’ cooperation. He also said that the Centre wants the passengers that return to be self-quarantined and said he believes this should be allowed.
Pakistanis working abroad have been severely affected by the coronavirus crisis as many have become unemployed due to the layoffs announced by many businesses, especially in the Middle East.
The government has launched special PIA flights to bring back the Pakistanis stranded abroad since the aviation industry has also been affected due to border closures.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar's mediation has succeeded in the release of 16 Lebanese soldiers, who were captured in Jarrod Arsal in August 2014, in exchange for 25 prisoners, including 17 women and their children.
A statement issued by the Foreign Ministry said that Qatar mediated at the request of the Lebanese government, and the relevant entities in Qatar made "vigorous and intensive efforts" in co-operation with Lebanon's General Security to secure the release of the captured Lebanese soldiers.
The success of humanitarian initiatives is the result of Qatar's vision that prioritises peaceful and political solutions for crises, the statement said, adding that the Qatari efforts stemmed from the country's absolute belief in the achievement of humanitarian and moral principles and its keenness on people's lives and their right to freedom and dignity.
Meanwhile, in Beirut Lebanese Minister of Justice Ashraf Rifi expressed his gratitude to Qatar's HH the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the government and the people for the efforts to secure the release of the Lebanese servicemen.
The servicemen had arrived at the exchange point on the outskirts of Arsal where they were handed to the Lebanese side and exchanged for prisoners. They said they were treated well during their captivity, expressing delight at their release.
As part of the deal, Lebanese Red Cross received the body of serviceman Mohamed Hamieh who was recently killed by militant groups.
In a related development, the Lebanese General Directorate of General Security expressed, in a statement, gratitude to all who helped in the return of the servicemen to their home and families.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) China has amended its State Secrets Law to expand the coverage to high technology industries and improve security in areas near military sites.
The National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee on Tuesday revised its Law on Guarding State Secrets. The amendment, which will take effect on May 1, said the nation encourages and supports the research and application of new technologies that can help protect its secrecy science and technology.
“Currently, a new round of scientific and technological revolution is rapidly evolving,” An unnamed spokesperson of the National Administration of State Secrets Protection told Xinhua on Wednesday.“New technologies and applications such as big data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence are emerging, resulting in higher requirements on self-reliance and self-reliance in information security technologies.”
He said the amended State Secrets Law will provide a legal basis for the protection of the intellectual property of information security product makers.
He said the revision can also strengthen the connection between the State Secrets Law and the Data Security Law.
Established in June 2021, the Data Security Law prohibits foreign judicial authorities from requesting data on Chinese citizens without first seeking permission from Chinese authorities.
Passed in 1988 and amended in 2010, the existing State Secrets Law forbids the opening of military restricted and management areas, as well as other places with state secrets, to outsiders without approval.
The amended law says government departments should strengthen their security in areas surrounding classified military facilities and other important secret-related units.
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The nation’s top housing official expressed doubt over the need to extend the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, and said that the Obama administration was reviewing whether the additional cost of extending the credit was worth any benefit in home sales.
Shaun Donovan, the secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, told a Senate hearing on Tuesday that there was “clear evidence” that the tax credit had benefited the housing market. But he said that the “real issue” in considering an extension was whether an extension was worth the cost to the government in lost tax revenue.
The actual cost of the credit won’t be known “until Americans have filed their tax returns,” he said. “And so, we feel it’s very important within the administration that we gather as much data as we possible can in advance of that before we make a final decision.”
Mr. Donovan said that he understood that the impending expiration of the tax credit meant that the administration


President Uhuru Kenyatta has ordered the immediate recruitment of 10,000 police officers to boost security in the country.
This is a good move, which has been anticipated for quite some time.
The officers expected to graduate in February next year, will ensure that for the first time in our history, Kenya has met the United Nations requirement in terms of the number of police officers to the population.
The UN recommends one police officer for every 400 citizens for a country to be policed effectively.
In recent months, 3,971 Administration police officers and an additional 3,933 joined the police force.
As this happens, the government is expected to provide better equipment to ensure that the police officers do their work effectively.
It should also work diligently to ensure that police are well paid to carry out their mandate and to protect them, even as they protect Kenyans.
As the number of police officers increases, housing which has been a major crisis among the officers, will also be a challenge.
Hence the Ministry of Interior has the role of commissioning the construction of new and modern houses for the law and order enforcers.
PETER KARURI, Nyahururu


Revenue and Deputy Chief Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali today alleged that Bharatiya Janatha Party was against the Muslims.
Talking to mediapersons here, the Deputy Chief Minister said while the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre was adopting anti-Muslim policies, the Telangana Government was committed to implement 12 per cent reservations to the Muslim community in the State. Mahmood Ali asserted that the Telangana government would take up the Muslim reservation issue with the Centre soon. The State government had constituted Sudheer Committee which has completed its study on the Minority reservation issue, he said. “We are expecting the report soon and will take up the issue with the Centre”, Mahmood Ali said.
The Deputy Chief Minister also announced that the State government would come up with a new Revenue policy for which the government was holding talks with experts and top-level officials on 12 related issues taken up to strengthen the department, he said. He also warned of severe measures and penalties against RDOs and MROs if they failed to discharge their duties diligently to meet the people’s expectations. The government was also planning to save power by encouraging people to use LED bulbs replacing the present ones, he said. The government was planning to distribute four LED bulbs to each house-hold, he added. (NSS)


(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – US Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan is expected to pay an official visit to Morocco later this week as part of his Europe and North Africa tour from June 25 to 29.
A from the US Department of State said that the US official will discuss 'a range of US priorities, including joint efforts to maintain an enduring defeat of ISIS and promote cooperation on regional and global security challenges.'
The statement further explained that Sullivan will meet several Moroccan senior officials 'to discuss a range of political, economic, and security issues, including Morocco's important contributions to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.' He will also meet with a group of Moroccan youth in Casablanca.
Sullivan will first travel to the Netherlands and Denmark.
Before landing in Morocco, the US official will also visit Algeria to meet government officials and to participate in the 5th annual bilateral dialogue between the US and Algeria on security and the fight against terrorism.
The US Department of State has issued several statements to recognize Morocco's leading role in the fight against terrorism. In December 2017, the State Department said that the North African country, along with the US, are ' at the international level' in the fight against terrorism and extremist ideologies.
The US Department of State added that Morocco is a leader in training security and law enforcement officials 'from friendly nations such as Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal.'
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New York Governor Andrew Como said the number of people hospitalized in the state due to the new Corona virus had fallen to less than 1,000, its lowest daily level in more than a month, which is the latest sign that the crisis is receding in the most affected US state.
Como, who has exchanged criticism with US President Donald Trump over responsibility for the crisis, also appeared to criticize federal agencies, the intelligence community and the press when he said the primary responsibility lay not with the states.
Como asked, where was everyone referring to the first reaction after revealing that China was facing a deadly virus that could reach the United States? “State governors do not create global epidemics,” said Como.
The New York Gov. added that the average number of registered hospitalists over three days because of Covid-19, the disease caused by the emerging coronavirus, had fallen to less than 1,000, the lowest since March 24.


Iran sets five new commercial attachés to be dispatched to country’s major trading partners
( MENAFN )The head of the country’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) stated that Iran has appointed five new commercial attachés to be dispatched to the country’s major trading partners in the near future.
Hamid Zadboum further stated that “Currently, the commercial attachés for China, Armenia, Oman, Azerbaijan, and Russia have been appointed and will be sent to the mentioned countries soon,” the TPO portal reported.
The official reported plans for dispatching commercial attachés to Turkey, Pakistan, and India in the current Iranian year.
"The significance of the activities of commercial attachés for the private sector is so that the private sector considers them as their supporters and companions in target countries," Zadboum also added, highlighting the important role of commercial attachés in the target markets.
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We are who we have been waiting on, and the time could not be more perfect for making the mark that will make a significant difference. Besides, there are some things that we have to do regardless of the pushback or resistance that may come with executing what we believe will make a difference. To create the opportunity that will provide the leverage to change the narrative requires that we don’t waver in our pursuit to make a difference.
There are truths, insights, and perspectives that we know, and to help change the misconceptions, we have to take the lead to inform those who have been misled, miseducated, and misguided.
Black men, the time is now, and the more we do what we know that needs to happen to help change the narrative, the more people will become aware that we are more than the labels and stigmas.
We are the change, and we have to take that seriously.
It may require doing more than the average, but it’s a worthwhile endeavor because not that we are the only ones who will benefit, but the next generation will as well.
Every positive change we initiate someone benefits, and at the same time, we are creating a ripple effect for more great things to happen.
Black men, the current climate that we are in can be used to our advantage, and we should take the opportunity to decide where we go from here.
Let’s not focus on how long it will take for the good things we have done and are currently doing to be the norm and focus on what we can do to ensure the great fortes and greatness about us become normal.
Black men, we must be in the driver’s seat, where we are the ones who should be dictating what our narratives will be, and in doing so, in due time, what we create will be what becomes normalized.
Let’s make it a goal to do something each day related to what we want to accomplish because the change we want to see will not happen on its own.
Black men, it’s on us to decide where we go from here. It can be what we decide, and although it will demand a lot from us, the process also helps us to activate more of our greatness, and it, in turn, inspire others.
By the way, creating opportunities for others are not just what we provide in a tangible form, but from our effort that helps to ignite within their own greatness.
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Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has announced that the Nigerian economy will experience another recession in 2020.
The finance minister however expressed optimism that the effect of the impending recession can be controlled by economic stimulus plans are activated by the Federal and State Governments.
Zainab Ahmed told journalists after the meeting of the National Economic council on Thursday that the COVID-19 be pandemic has had a serious impact on global crude oil prices which has affected government revenues negatively.
Ahmed noted that the World Bank was ready to help state governments with $1.5bn as an economic stimulus package to help cushion the economic effects of the pandemic in the country.
“The World Bank maintains that the impact of the COVID-19 on Nigeria will lead to severe amplified human and economic cost, which will move the country into a recession.
She said the implementation of the state economic stimulus package to states will be accelerated so distribution can occur by September.


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ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2023 (WAM) – Accumulated balance of financial facilities and loans extended by banks operating in the UAE to Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reached AED 83.3 billion by the end of 2022, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
Loans to SMEs accounted for 10.4 percent of the total accumulated balance of financial facilities for the trade and industrial sector which stood at AED 799.1 billion by the end of December 2022.
According to Ministry of Economy, the SMEs sector represents more than 95 percent of the total number of companies operating in the country and provide jobs for more than 85 percent of the private sector's workforce.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BEIRUT, Dec 1 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Red Crescent Society (KRCS) announced Friday the launch of "warm winter" project to aid 1,000 Syrian refugee families in Lebanon.
The project is donated by Alghanim Industries Company in coordination with the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC), Dr. Musaed Al-Enezi, head of KRCS delegation in Lebanon, told KUNA.
So far, some 2,000 blankets have been distributed to 1,000 Syrian refugee families in eastern and northern Bekaa province in Lebanon to help them face the harsh winter in these areas, Al-Enezi added.
Meanwhile, Al-Eenzi mentioned that KRCS has signed a joint cooperation agreement with Qatar Red Crescent to launch the "empowering women" project.
The joint project aims to empower women to produce winter clothes for Syrian teachers and their families, in addition to children with special needs, to help them bear the frosty winter in Arsal area, northern Lebanon, he added.
Al-Eenzi also affirmed KRCS' keenness to continue supporting Syrian refugees through its various projects in a number of Lebanese towns and cities such as water treatment plants, breast cancer treatment center, and dialysis center, in addition to the bread loaf project. (end) ayb.ma
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Police tonight said two militants were killed by the security forces after they abducted a cop in Yaripora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
In a brief statement on Twitter, a police spokesman said the militants were shot dead in a brief encounter.
They said the militants were travelling with a cop who they had abducted when the shooting took place.
“A cop was injured in the operation,” read the statement, adding that the abducted cop was rescued by the security forces.
A police official said that the cop was abducted by the militants from Shipora Frisal.
“While chasing the militants, area domination party of the police stopped a vehicle at Kharpora, Frisal. On checking, the militants fired on the police party, in retaliation two militants were killed,” he said.


6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Kuril Islands
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Moscow: An earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale hit off Shikotan island of the Kuril Islands located in the Far East of Russia.
According to the Unified Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences (GS RAS), the earthquake epicenter was located 117 km to the east of the town of Malokuril'skoe on Shikotan Island, at a depth of 25 km.
Casualties or material damage have not been reported yet.
Earthquakes regularly strike different parts of the Pacific belt, including the Kuril Islands, due to their presence on areas where many tectonic plates meet, which causes frequent volcanic and seismic activity.
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After Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah “threatened” to part ways with the UPA ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha election, the National Conference President and Union Minister Farooq Abdullah said that the party is not averse to Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, reports say.
Farooq’s statement has come at a time when National Conference is a logger heads with its coalition partner, Congress over the establishment of new administrative units in Jammu and Kashmir.
About the pre-poll alliance, Dr Farooq said that the decision taken by his son and State CM Omar Abudllah will be final.
Omar in an interview has earlier said that his party has serious reservations over the Pre-Poll alliance with Congress.
Earlier on Tuesday reports said, Omar Abdullah was considering resigning following sharp differences between the two parties.


India to bid for hosting 2036 Olympic Games, says Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
The minister said that Gujarat already has a world-class sporting infrastructure
Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur have said India will bid for hosting the Olympic Games in 2036.
Mr Thakur said that government will present a roadmap before the full members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the IOC session in Mumbai in September 2023.
He also said the government will back the Indian Olympic Association, IOA's bid for hosting the games.
The minister said that Gujarat already has a world-class sporting infrastructure and Ahmedabad is likely to be the 'host city' for the games.
He said that if India can host the G20 Presidency in a grand manner, then the government can also pitch in to host the Olympics and it will do so along with the IOA.
The minister stated that there is no reason for India to say no to the 2036 Olympics as the country has been putting a lot of effort to promote sports. He said that India is ready to host the Olympic games in a big way.


Alfred Sant: "Trust those who said the truth about the EU"
Former Prime Minister Alfred Sant said that in the forthcoming EP elections, the Maltese and Gozitans should make sure that they trust that political party which always said the truth about Europe.
This is becoming more and more important because in the coming months and years at all levels of the European insitituions, decisions will be taken which will affect the future of our families in Malta and Gozo. The Maltese electorate should vote to all PL candidates on May 24. Alfred Sant, contesting the EP elections, was speaking during a social activity organised by the friends of Minister Joe Mizzi.
Alfred Sant praised the initiatives and performance of Minister Joe Mizzi, an old friend of his, in the new Labour government. He said said that people should support the Labour Government which is effecting significant reforms that need time to be implemented and bear fruit. Maltese and Gozitan families, Sant said, will benefit financially due to the lower tariffs for electricity and water which in turn will also benefit Maltese businesses because families will have more spending power.
Dr. Sant criticisied the negative attitude of the PN who, he said, has still not yet realised that it is now in opposition.


(MENAFN) Iran has urged to lift unilateral restrictions aimed at Syria and underlined the need for carrying out recovery projects that help restore basic services to the Syrian people.
Zahra Ershadi, Iran’s deputy diplomat to the UN, declared Iran supports the application of UN Resolution 2642 on Syria, which emphases on humanitarian assistance.
She commented in the first conference of the Informal Interactive Dialogue on Syria which was started according to UN Security Council Resolution 2642. The conference was organized by France and was joined by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for humanitarian affairs.
“The adoption of Resolution 2642 (2022) was a significant step toward addressing Syria's critical needs. The resolution, which focuses on humanitarian assistance, specifically calls for early recovery projects and emphasizes the critical importance of expanding cross-line delivery throughout Syria, along with cross-border operations,” Ershadi added.
She also said, “The resolution calls for an Informal Interactive Dialogue in order to review and monitor the resolution's effective implementation on a regular basis, particularly the commitments to early recovery projects. We trust that IID will be able to serve as an appropriate mechanism for the Council to monitor how the resolution is being implemented fairly and effectively.”
Ershadi carried on by claiming, “Given the severity of the situation in Syria and the ongoing economic difficulties that have affected people across the country, we call for the implementation of the resolution in a balanced and efficient manner, including early recovery projects such as water systems, and electricity which are critical to restoring access to basic services. We urge all parties to carefully adhere to the basic principles governing humanitarian assistance, as well as to ensure neutrality and transparency. Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be also fully respected.”
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Number of people in humanitarian need has skyrocketed, says IRC
Climate change will accelerate humanitarian crises around the world in 2023, adding to the issues created by armed conflict and economic downturns, according to a study by the NGO International Rescue Committee (IRC).
The agency, based in New York and led by former UK politician David Miliband, flagged that the number of people in humanitarian need has skyrocketed in the last decade, approaching 339.2 million versus the 81 million seen in 2014.
Climate change is among the key factors accelerating humanitarian emergencies, the IRC noted, despite the fact that the 20 countries on its emergency watchlist – like Haiti and Afghanistan – contribute just 2% to global CO2 emissions.
“2022 has shown that the role of climate change in accelerating the global humanitarian crisis is undeniable,” the report noted.—Agencies


In Nigeria, minister of state for works, power and housing, Mustapha Baba Shehuri, has directed stakeholders in the sector to form energy sector committees to assist in exploiting the country’s energy mix.
Shehuri said the establishment of energy sector committees would serve to formulate strategies aimed at enhancing energy resources and help in delivering electricity to the nation.
[quote]According to local media, Shehuri was speaking at the second edition of the National Council on Power held in Kaduna.
While addressing delegates, he noted that the power industry is currently going through specific challenges.
However, to overcome such challenges, he suggested that the council should deliberate on these challenges especially as the industry is in transition.
The minister said: “We are here to discuss gas to power and the current constraints that we have and the gas resources that we have and the prospect of better utilisation of the resources, the key actors in the sector, international oil companies, NNPC, others and what they need to do to get a better result, the pricing issues, commercial issues and security which is at the centre of the challenges that we now face.
“How to align gas infrastructural development with the generation capabilities, how to use gas resources more creatively in terms of LPG, LNG and other ways of better utilising our rich gas resources.”
Energy sector committees boosting energy mix
Shehuri said the first committee will be looking at issues such as the ideal energy mix for the country. The minister maintained that Nigeria holds sufficient gas, adding that there are also extensive hydro resources.
“Nigeria also has coal, we have wind, we have abundant solar, one committee is going to focus on how to effectively harness these energy resources and develop energy target and mix that will better serve the country,” he added.


(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sri Lanka will celebrate its 73rd Independence Day at Independence Square on 4th February.
Defence Secretary, General (Retd) G.D.H. Kamal Gunaratne said that the Independence Day celebrations will be held by following the health guidelines.
General Gunaratne said that despite the coronavirus pandemic, steps will be taken to celebrate Sri Lanka’s independence while taking all the necessary health precautions, including maintaining social distancing.
The Defence Secretary said that all troops taking part in the Independence Day celebrations will first undergo a PCR test or antigen test to ensure they are not infected.
He said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, members of the Government, Parliamentarians and diplomats will attend the event.
General Gunaratne said that a number of religious and other official events will be held before the 73rd Independence Day celebrations.


New Delhi(dna): Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Tuesday said that threats and challenges to India are growing because of an ‘active border’.
Speaking to media, Dalbir Singh said, “Our threats and challenges have been growing because of the active borders. Pakistan is supporting proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir despite the number of casualties within their region.”
Referring to recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Dalbir Singh added, “Recent strike by terrorists indicate their desperation, also indicates that the camps that are there across the border are intact.”
The Army chief said that 110 terrorists have been neutralised by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in 2014.
On the issue of Chinese intrusions, the Army Chief said “Border with China is peaceful; we are following policy of constructive engagement.”


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A total of 1,080 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in
Azerbaijan on October 1, reports referring to the Operational
Headquarters under the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers.
The first dose of the vaccine was injected into 541 citizens,
the second dose - 140 citizens, while the third dose and the next
doses were received by 340 citizens. As many as 59 citizens were
vaccinated with a booster dose after a positive test result for
Totally, up until now, 13,891,469 vaccine doses were
administered, 5,382,480 citizens received the first dose of the
vaccine, 4,867,656 people – the second dose, 3,379,537 people – the
third dose and the next doses.
Besides, 261,796 citizens were vaccinated with a booster dose
after a positive test result for COVID-19.
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The "changed" national conversation about who we send to jails and prisons--and for how long---offers hope for reductions in the number of Americans behind bars, say leading criminologists.
Experts at the annual meeting of the American Society of Criminology, which ended Saturday, said several jurisdictions had already demonstrated it was possible to reduce inmate populations, which topped 2.2 million nationwide in the last official count, without endangering public safety.
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Anti polio drive: KP govt asked to take action against conspirators
vaccination given to children was safe and according to standards: report
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – An investigation report submitted to KP government says locals including religious seminaries damaged national cause of eradicating polio from the country.
The report suggested an action against private schools owners, Nazims and religious scholars for their propaganda against anti polio drive.
The report said the vaccination given to children was safe and according to standards. Parents brought their children to hospitals due to fear and negative propaganda, it added.
The report said 40,000 children were brought to hospitals who had no problem. The protesters put basic health centre to fire after local government members incited them to do so, it said.
It added that people feared due to some negative reports by private school owners. The report asked government to take legal action against those involved in these crimes.
The report also said FIA should to take action against those involved in social media propaganda.


Jeremy Corbyn has said the government’s response to coronavirus proves he was “absolutely right” about public spending during the 2019 general election.
Speaking to the BBC he said he had been “denounced as somebody that wanted to spend more money than we could possibly afford” to fix social wrongs.
But the vast sums of money the government is spending on the current crisis “vindicates” his policies, with the Tories quickly realising they had to “invest in the state”.
10 years of austerity
In an interview with BBC’s Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg, Mr Corbyn said that the country had been “ill-prepared” for the coronavirus pandemic because of “10 years of austerity, of underfunding the National Health Service and underfunding our benefit system”.
He said the government had been “shocked” by the national emergency, as their “instincts” were for “free market economics and the small state”.
“They’ve now suddenly realised that they have to spend money to invest in the state, as we have always said as a party, and they have come around to a lot of that position.”
The Labour leader said the government had also failed to realise how many people were in “insecure” employment in the UK when they drew up their response to the emergency.
But he believed that the pandemic had changed the political landscape forever.
“I think our society and our politics will never be the same again, because we have suddenly realised as a society and a community, we need everybody – and everybody has a contribution to make.”
The result of the contest to replace him – between Sir Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy – will be announced on Saturday, 4 April.


(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) deadline for the resignations of Shehbaz Sharif and Rana Sanaullah set at an all parties conference (APC) expired on Sunday.
PAT said that the party leadership would discuss its protest strategy with its allies before a future course of action is announced by the steering committee.
To this effect, a meeting of PAT's central core committee was held under the supervision of Dr Tahirul Qadri where a strategy of protest was discussed, keeping in view the end of the deadline, although other options also came up.
Dr Qadri, while addressing the core committee, said that a protest strategy would be shared and discussed with all the APC participants before it is finalised by the steering committee.
PAT in a press statement issued here said that in pursuit of justice for the Model Town martyrs the party will proceed with collective ownership as it has already been declared by the APC as a matter of humanity.
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Jerusalem, Aug 16 (IANS) Israel's year-on-year inflation reached 5.2 per cent in July, the highest since October 2008, according to figures released by the country's Central Bureau of Statistics.
This is the sixth month in a row for the 12-month consumer price index to rise above the government target range of 1-3 per cent, Xinhua news agency reported.
Israel's monthly inflation rate in July was 1.1 per cent, following a 0.4 per cent in June, mainly due to an increase of 8.5 per cent in fresh fruit prices and 3.3 per cent in transport prices.
Israeli analysts estimated that the continued rise in inflation will lead to a fourth consecutive rise in Israel's base interest rate by the Bank of Israel on August 22.
During the last three increases, the base interest rate has been raised from 0.1 per cent to the current rate of 1.25 per cent.
Israel's home prices in the May-June period registered a year-on-year increase of 17.8 per cent, the highest in over 12 years, according to the Bureau.
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EU rings bell over gas disaster domino effect
(MENAFN) A gas disaster in any one EU nation would incite a domino effect and quickly spread throughout the bloc, as said by Dutch Climate and Energy Minister Rob Jetten.
“It’s good if some member states can fill their gas storages by November 1, but if other countries fail to reach 80 percent – particularly big countries like Germany – then you have to be aware that this will be a domino effect for the whole of Europe,” Jetten informed Politico magazine on Tuesday.
The minister said that in the event of a stoppage of the Russian gas delivery, the Netherlands “will stand with neighboring countries.”
Meanwhile, Jetten underscored that tapping the Groningen gas field, after one of Europe’s largest and the continent’s major source of gas for years, would be an option of last resort.
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They said the information allegedly obtained was not relevant to the pair’s duties.
They said the pair – aged 40 and 34 – were arrested on Saturday night and were still being detained on Sunday.
Sources said they were a sergeant and an officer
Police said they take the conduct of officers seriously and do not tolerate any offences. They added that they would handle the case in an impartial manner.
Last updated: 2021-11-21 HKT 22:57


Durban – ETHEKWINI mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has said placing homeless people in facilities during the national lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 helped many regain control of their lives.
He said many had been reunited with their families, some had kicked drug addiction and many others had been equipped with skills that could serve them for the rest of their lives.
He was defending the spending on homeless people during a council meeting on Friday.
The IFP had criticised the municipality for spending millions of rand to care for the homeless population when some among those living on the streets were “well-off” individuals who should be living with their families.
The IFP also raised concerns about the budget, which was initially pegged at R66 million but had dropped to about R20m.
The party said the unexplained drop created suspicion that the prices had originally been inflated.
The Mercury reported recently that the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs had found that municipalities across the province had spent a combined R167m to care for the homeless during the lockdown.
Regarding the dramatic drop in the budget, Kaunda said the City had implemented many changes to cut costs, including purchasing its own tents rather than renting them, which was more expensive.
“It is expensive to hire tents by the day, so we decided to buy them outright so that even after this (Covid-19 situation), those tents will be available for use by the municipality when it needs to cope with disasters.
“We should tout the success, about 171 people have been reunited with their families, about 60 went through a drug rehabilitation programme, and many others who were part of this process acquired skills that could serve them for the rest of their lives,” he said.
IFP councillor Mdu Nkosi said his party had been calling for the municipality to profile all those living on the streets. “We said, as the IFP, let us profile these people so we can assist those who are in need and ensure that those who should not be there are sent back to their homes,” he said.


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New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Hectic campaigning and a lot of work by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) brought some fight to the Delhi Assembly elections which otherwise would have become a one-sided affair, Shyam Jaju, BJP national vice-president and Delhi in-charge, told IANS on Tuesday.
He said the party will review the reasons why it lagged behind the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Jaju said that now at least people will not raise questions about the EVMs and dismissed the fact that the BJP is losing badly in elections.
He said: “Last time we won on only three seats and as far as the performance in this election is considered, the trends show that our seats and vote share is increasing. We were able to bring fight in the one-sided Delhi elections.”
The BJP leader took a dig at the Congress as he said that the voters have dismissed the Congress totally.
When asked what happened to the claims that the party was making, he said that even the Congress was claiming that it will return to power. Till the results are not declared there is no harm in claiming anything, said Jaju.
He denied the fact that the BJP couldn’t connect with the voters, saying that it was only due to its aggressive campaigning that the party managed to increase its vote share.


DUBAI: Jordan’s national fund – Himmat Watan – has gathered a total of $131.1 million (93.5 million Jordanian Dinars) since its launch on March, the state news agency has reported.
The fund was established in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, and the contributions were distributed to several charity organizations.
Jamal Sarayrah, the deputy chairman of the committee assigned to oversee the fund, said the distribution of assistance “is being robustly monitored,” adding more than 250,000 households have already been given aid.
Global accounting firm EY has been hired to audit the accounts, Sarayrah said.
The fund continues to receive contributions at a Central Bank of Jordan account.


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Putrajaya: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia H E Saifuddin Abdullah in Putrajaya, Malaysia, yesterday.
The meeting dealt with reviewing bilateral cooperation, particularly enhancing investments in the fields of food security, Islamic finance and the digital economy, in addition to discussing a number of regional and international issues of joint interest, led by developments in the occupied Palestinian territories, developments of the nuclear issue, and developments in Afghanistan.
The meeting also dealt with the State of Qatar's preparations to hold the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
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From SALIHU TSIBIRI (Abuja)
Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has called on the Nigeria Police Force to conduct thorough investigation into the recent violence in Oyo state.
He made the call during the House plenary in reaction to the recent violence that claim many lives and property worth millions of naira.
Mr Gbajabiamila, who condemned the crisis, urged the police to allow for prosecution and punishment of those who instigated and participated in the killings and destruction of property of innocent Nigerians.
The Speaker further revealed that the House will also help examine the cultural, religious and localized conflicts over land and history that are often at the root of internal security challenges.
He appealed to those who have large followership to be mindful of what they communicate to them assuring that the House will work within it’s powers to prevent it’s reoccurrence across the country.
Mr Gbajabiamila said the House supported President Muhammadu Buhari’s effort of forming a committee that will engage all stakeholders to enact a resolution aimed at building peace.
He added that the House committees on police affairs and justice have been mandated to communicate to the House position to the Inspector General of Police.


The Virakesari newspaper reported that Prime Minister Li Keqiang will be in Sri Lanka on 10th September.
He is expected to undertake a two day visit during which he will have talks with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa.
According to the Virakesari newspaper the Chinese Prime Minister will also visit the Colombo Port City.
He is expected to review the progress on the work at the Colombo Port City. (Colombo Gazette)


Darfur Fighting Reignites
New fighting between the Sudanese army and Darfur rebels has erupted in the impoverished southern part of Sudan, displacing already-overcrowded refugee camps and leading to an exodus of about 12,000 people. –JCL
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As many as 12,000 people have fled following fresh fighting between army and Darfur rebels in Sudan, according to the United Nations.
Peacekeepers in the region said on Sunday that the displaced are heading towards already overcrowded camps and settlements in the war-torn region.
“The Mission has noticed that approximately 12,000 people fled the area and are moving towards the Shangil Tobaya and Zam Zam internally displaced persons camp, near El Fasher in North Darfur,” said Darfur’s UNAMID peacekeepers in a statement.
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HYDERABAD: BJP MLA T. Raja Singh today said that the administration drive of the Covid 19 vaccine is being held like a festival across the country. He said that PM Narendra Modi had formally launched the drive.
He made these remarks after launching the drive-by administering the vaccine to the superintendent of ENT hospital Dr. Shankar. Singh also launched the program at OGH and King Koti District Hospital.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that the entire country had suffered a lot due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
He said that the vaccine would help the people of the country a lot and help them from becoming the victim of the virus. He urged the people to not worry about the vaccine and come forward to take it.


ISLAMABAD: Announcing its verdict in the NRO implementation case on Tuesday, Supreme Court's Justice Asif Saeed Khosa remarked that despite clear court orders, the government and the NAB were not serious about implementing court orders, DawnNews reported.
Justice Khosa said that the apex court was giving a last chance to the government to implement its verdict on the National Reconciliation Ordinance by Jan 16.
He said in case of non-implementation, the court would be forced to take certain steps which would not be "pleasant".
The court's order referred to six possible options to proceed with the case in case the government fails to implement its decision on the NRO. The options are listed in the judgment which can be read here.
Reading out the order, Justice Khosa said the court was disappointed that the government had not implemented its verdict on the National Reconciliation Ordinance.
He further said that the National Accountability Bureau’s chairman deliberately avoided action against Malik Qayyum and Adnan Khwaja.
Justice Khosa said that the law secretary placed more importance on foreign trips than the apex court and its proceedings.
The government and the NAB were not serious in implementing the orders and had not acted on those for over two years, Justice Khosa said, reading out the verdict.
He moreover referred to President Asif Ali Zardari and said that the president had, "in an interview, refused to accept the court's orders".
The prime minister and the law minister also publicly refused to accept the apex court's orders, Justice Khosa said, adding that the president and the prime minister preferred loyalty to party over loyalty to state.
He added that a wrong precedent is set when the government breaks the law.
Justice Khosa moreover said that the prime minister had violated his oath of office by not implementing the apex court's verdict on the NRO and that the court could declare him ineligible for the position.
Giving one last chance to the president and the prime minister, the court summoned the attorney-general on Jan 16 and adjourned the hearing.


Braves win opener, finish fourth at state tournament
After starting the season with a 3-9 record, the members of the Menahga fastpitch softball team joked that they were going to the state Class A tournament.
The joke turned out to be on the other teams in Section 6A.
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Published: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 6:43 PM
Ras Al Khaimah Police has completed its readiness for the 51st National Day celebrations, as 104 security and civil patrols will be present in all parts of the emirate, to monitor the security situation closely during the celebrations.
Top official at Ras Al Khaimah said that the patrols will be deployed in all vital areas, such as parks, markets, public places, and celebration sites, and gathering points for the masses.
The police also will be intensifying traffic patrols to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic to minimize congestion and traffic jams on all internal and external roads of the emirate.
He urged the members of the public to adhere to the general and traffic controls of the Ministry of Interior, and not to drive recklessly on the roads, or obliterating vehicle plate numbers, following discipline and maintaining order, and police and security instructions.
He invites all citizen and residents in the emirate to attend and participate, within the activities of the national march, which will start on Thursday, at 9am from the Al Qawasim Corniche in Ras Al Khaimah.
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The march programme will also include military performances by the police and civil defense units, field support and others, with the participation of the Ras Al Khaimah Police Band, and many other entertainment activities, to celebrate the glorious historical legacy of the state, handed down from generation to generation.
'It is imperative that we all celebrate the founders of the Union and their fruitful, inspiring and immortal achievements, by consolidating historical and cultural values, spreading and strengthening national awareness among the people of the current generation, and instilling in them patriotism and sacrifice,' he added
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President Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump, has been taken to a Manhattan hospital after a suspicious letter that contained an unidentified substance was sent to the apartment where she and husband Donald Trump Jr. live.
Two other people at the residence were also taken to New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center as a precaution, the New York City Fire Department told NBC.
New York City police and fire department personnel responded to a call at around 10 a.m. this morning from the Trump’s apartment in Manhattan.
NBC is reporting that “multiple law enforcement officials” said that the field test as to whether the substance was a biological agent came back negative.
The outlet added that the three people taken to the hospital, including Vanessa Trump, were transported there as a precaution and that there was “no indication” that the substance inside the letter was “dangerous.”
Police are investigating the letter’s source. The Secret Service confirmed it is investigating the incident, as well.


North West local government and human settlements MEC Galaletsang Gaolaolwe on Tuesday called on communities in the province to allow the smooth running of the local government elections.
“We appeal to our communities to allow electoral officials to do their work and also not to engage in any activities that may disrupt the smooth running of the elections tomorrow [Wednesday].”
She said she was confident the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) in North West would stage a successful local government election on Wednesday, based on reports that the first day of special voting went well, except in ward eight of Ratlou local municipality where residents staged a protest.
“Once more, we call out to all eligible voters including new voters to take this opportunity to go and vote, which will make them to have a direct say on who runs their ward and the municipality.”
The North West provincial government said the province was ready for the election. “The provincial department of community safety and transport management have also confirmed the readiness of the province and assured the safety of those who will be voting.
“There will be a strong police visibility across the province to ensure that the municipal elections run smoothly with no interruptions,” said provincial government spokesperson Brian Setswambung.
He said North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, who would cast his vote at Kebonang Secondary School in Unit 14, Mmabatho, had also urged people to go to the voting stations in their numbers to exercise their democratic right to vote.
Voting stations would be open from 7am in the morning and close at 7pm.
– African News Agency (ANA)


Central information secretary of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Faisal Kareem Kundi has said that the presidential ordinance regarding the Senate elections is an attempt to pressurize the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Talking to media in Multan, Faisal Kareem Kundi said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had promised a lot of promises which included South Punjab province, 10 million jobs, five million houses but where are all this.?
The PPP leader said the government is trying to buy members of assemblies through awarding constituencies development funds before the senate elections. Faisal Kareem Kundi said that those are talking about the charter of Democracy who were against it adding that the ruling PTI’s senate election committee has three governors which is against the constitution. He said that he wanted to say Prime Minister Imran Khan not to worry before the senate elections and don’t incite their members.—INP