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Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Head of the Refugee Affairs Department affirmed that the outcomes of the UNRWA Donor Conference pledges from donor countries will contribute to addressing the financial deficit in UNRWA's regular and emergency budgets but have not fully closed the financial gap.
In a press statement issued today in response to the conference's outcomes, he stated that the conference carried supportive political messages for UNRWA's work and served as a new starting point for UNRWA and host countries to intensify efforts in mobilizing resources to cover the significant remaining financial deficit, which continues to hinder the services provided by UNRWA to Palestinian refugees in its five operational areas.
Abu Holi noted that the new contributions pledged by some donor countries to UNRWA's budget during the conference amounted to $107.2 million, which, despite its importance, is insufficient.
He thanked the donor countries that announced additional new contributions to UNRWA's budget, emphasizing that UNRWA's support is indispensable and a genuine investment towards achieving sustainable human development for Palestinian refugees. He expressed hope that these new pledges would encourage other donors to provide additional contributions in the future.
Abu Holi revealed that the financial deficit after the conference amounts to $819.7 million out of a total budget of $1.632 billion, highlighting that the funds received by UNRWA amount to $812.3 million, including the new pledges obtained during the conference.
He emphasized that UNRWA's financial crisis remains unresolved, and the pledges received, although important in bridging the funding gap, do not compensate for the reduction in contributions by some donor countries to UNRWA.
He stressed that the stability of UNRWA's budget requires sufficient and sustainable funding from donor countries to address the chronic funding shortfall and move away from unstable voluntary funding, which puts UNRWA in recurring and renewed crises every year.
He called on the United Nations and its Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to increase their financial contributions from their regular budget to support UNRWA's budget, in line with their decision issued last year.
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The economic survey presented by Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen stands testimony to the fact that all policies of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government are ‘anti-people.’
In a statement issued on Friday, PML-N Marriyum Aurangzeb said that Prime Minister Imran Khan should have resigned prior to the presentation of the economic survey because the ‘incompetent’ and ‘corrupt’ PTI government’s finance minister had admitted during the presentation that there was an exceptional increase in the price hike, unemployment and loan borrowing.
It is to be noted that Finance Minister Shaukat Tareen presented economic survey on Thursday, one day ahead of the budget for the financial year 2021-22, presented in the National Assembly on Friday.
Marriyum further said not only that the government had also confessed to have pushed masses below the poverty line.
She further said that the PTI government in the survey had admitted that five million youth had become jobless during three years of its rule.
Similarly, she added, the PTI government had slashed expenditures on education both at the federal and provincial levels from 2.3 percent of the GDP to 1.5 percent.
“This exposes Imran Khan-led government’s claim of spending on people’s welfare,” PML-N spokesperson taunted.
She said under the present government the income of daily wagers and labourers reduced considerably.


BANGKOK, 11 November 2014 – A deputy prime minister in charge of legal affairs assured that the drafting of the new Constitution will also involve the process of public referendum.
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, who oversees legal affairs, said that while the new charter will be written in such a way that will prevent further conflict, the Constitution that is agreed upon by all needs more thoughts and inputs as well as a lot of foresight.
Mr. Wissanu stated that the next charter will also have to take into consideration future threats to stability and the possibilities of another military coup.
The DPM added that a public referendum in the drafting process will be held in a very cautious fashion as the public will have to be informed about what the new charter will have for them.
When asked about criticism regarding the neutrality of the charter drafters, Mr. Wissanu said that the final work will speak for itself.


Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will launch Vidhayak e-mitra seva on the occasion of his birthday on 6 January for monitoring progress of different development projects in various constituencies.
A state government official said that this facility will be provided through mobile app ‘Shikhar Ki Aur Himachal’ being already run in the state and this facility to the MLAs will be provided under an additional tab named MLA corner.
“Through this app MLAs would be able to follow-up the progress of their works online,” he said.
He further stated that the public of different constituencies put up their demands with the concerned MLAs and the proposals of public demands are further presented to Chief Minister.
To know the status and progress of these works MLAs had to visit different offices, which was a time consuming process.
“On the request of MLAs, the Chief Minister has directed the officers to devise a technology so that MLAs could know the work progress without visiting different offices time and again,” the government official said.
The official added that Chief Minister Office will monitor the work progress and the new service will save the time of the MLAs and information regarding progress on different works will be available through telephone.
“This will also go a long way in encouraging the digitization in the state as maximum people of the state have downloaded ‘Shikhar Ki Aur Himachal’ app and they were able to know about every activity of the government through a single app,” the official added.


The Kwara State government has restated its commitment to ensure payment of workers’ salaries despite drop in financial allocation to the state from federation account.
This is just as it augmented August allocation with N180 million from proceeds of the internally generated revenue.
Speaking with journalists after monthly Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting in Ilorin on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for Finance, who is also the chairman of the committee, Alhaji Demola Banu, said that the August statutory allocation for the 16 local governments in the state stood at N1, 014, 706, 902.57.
He said the state government would augment the August 2016 federal allocation to local government councils in the state with N180 million to ensure that workers’ salaries were paid for the month.
The commissioner explained that the fund was appropriated in line with law guiding the local government account, which he said included; LG and LGEA pension N109 ,255 ,955.11; 10 per cent IGR from the state government N59,400,000.00 among others.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication to the governor, Dr Muideen Akorede, restated the state government’s commitment to finding a lasting solution to lingering salary crises.
He said that the state government was worried about workers plight, assuring that government would continue to look for a robust solution to the crises, saying that the state government would continue to assist the LGs to ensure payment of salaries.
He said that the state government would continue to place high premium on workers’ welfare.
The governor’s pledge followed a plea by the Chairman, Kwara State Chapter of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Alhaji Abdullateef Okandeji, for the state government’s intervention on the payment of salaries.
He said the fund was appropriated in line with law guiding the local government account
He said that JAAC was assembly of 16 Local Government chairmen without the inference of state government.
He explained that government has been transparent in disclosing what comes in monthly.


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Coronavirus India Report: After the arrival of 46,963 new cases of Corona virus infection in India, the total number of people infected so far in the country has increased to 81,84,082 on Sunday, out of which more than 74.91 lakh people have become healthy and the same Along with this, the rate of de-infection of people in the country has increased to 91.54 percent. According to the latest data of the Union Health Ministry at 8 am on Saturday, the number of people who lost their lives due to infection in the country has increased to 1,22,111 due to the death of 470 more people in the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus India Updates in Hindi:
In Chhattisgarh, corona virus infection has been confirmed among 1700 new people during the last 24 hours. The number of people infected with this virus in the state has now reached 1,90,513. The officials gave information about this.
Officials said that 240 people have been discharged from hospitals in the state on Monday after becoming infection free.
Assam Health Minister Hemant Biswa Sarma said that total cases of Kovid-19 increased to 2,06,982 on Monday after 465 more people were found infected with the corona virus in the state, while the death of one more person led to the death of the state. The number increased to 932. Sarma said that 785 patients have been cured of infection, due to which the number of people recovering in the state has increased to 1,97,566.


Health Minister Recep Akdağ has said the number of women who have abortions is on the rise in Turkey.
“In 2009, just over 60,000 women resorted to abortion and in 2010 the number of women was 58,186,” said Akdağ in a news report in the Milliyet daily news on Tuesday. “In 2011, the number of women who had abortions increased to 69,364.”
According to the database of the Address-Based Central Population Registration System (MERNİS), there were 1,254,946 births in 2009, but that number fell to 1,238,970 in 2010. MERNİS also shows that 51 percent of those babies were male and 49 percent were female. (Cihan/Todays Zaman)


(MENAFN) According to a royal decree issued on Tuesday by the official Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been designated the kingdom's prime minister in a cabinet reshuffle ordered by King Salman.
Prince Mohammed is already the de facto ruler of the world's greatest oil exporter, and his appointment formalizes his status as the kingdom's leader.
The crown prince, abbreviated MBS, has previously served as deputy prime minister and defense minister. His younger brother, Khalid bin Salman, who was deputy defense minister, will take over as defense minister.
All other key ministers, including Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, and Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih, were renewed in their positions by the royal order.
The 86-year-old monarch continues a cautious but steady transfer of authority in the country by naming MBS as prime minister, a post historically - and traditionally - held by the king.
The grounds for the appointment were not stated in the royal proclamation issued on Tuesday, but the state-run news agency SPA reported that the monarch, who remains head of state, will continue to chair cabinet sessions he attends.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Government is committed to ensuring adequate availability of COVID-19 vaccines.
Interacting with Governors of States regarding the Covid-19 situation and ongoing vaccination drive in the country, through video conferencing, the Prime Minister underlined that the government is committed to ensuring adequate availability of vaccines.
He highlighted that India has become the fastest nation to reach the landmark of 10 crore vaccinations.
Noting the positive impact of ‘Tika Utsav’ in the last four days, Mr Modi said that in this period, the vaccination drive was expanded and new vaccination centres also came up.
The Prime Minister said that in the battle against Covid, along with the vaccines, ‘our values and sense of duty are our biggest strengths’.
Praising the citizens who participated in this battle last year considering it their duty, he said that the same feeling of ‘Janbhagidari’ needs to be encouraged now as well.
The Prime Minister said that the role of the Governors, through appropriate utilization of their social capacity thus becomes all the more critical to achieving this.
Governors are an important link to ensure better coordination between State Governments and society, he said, adding that the combined power of all community organizations, political parties, NGOs, and social institutions needs to be harnessed.


GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Federal Government of Somalia’s Auditor General Thursday presented the 2022 annual financial report to Council of Ministers which shows the government’s fiscal performance.
The report shows the government’s revenue and expenditure, audit findings and recommendations and also compliance with the budget law and other financial regulations.
This is the first official audit report presented to the government officials since 2017, when the last audit report was made. Since then, no audit report has been made due to various reasons, including security issues, lack of resources, and political instability.
The Auditor General said that the report aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the public sector, and to provide reliable and useful information to the stakeholders and the public.
He also said that the report identifies some areas that need improvement, such as revenue collection, budget execution, internal control, and financial reporting.
Prime Minister of Somalia Hamza Abdi Bare said the government is committed to implementing the audit recommendations and improving its financial management.
The report will be submitted to the Parliament for further review and discussion. It will also be published on the website of the Auditor General’s Office for public access.


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Two police officers in Makueni county have been hospitalised with cholera symptoms, health CEC Andrew Mulwa has said.
Mulwa also confirmed one case of cholera, saying the victim was hospitalised at a private in Wote town then discharged on Friday.
"We are waiting for the results for the two cases of the police officers to ascertain whether they have been infected with cholera," he told journalists.
He said samples have been taken to Nairobi for confirmation.
Mulwa assured that necessary precautions have been taken to curb the spread of the disease.
"We have instructed our officers to inspect all facilities handling food stuffs, examine their health status and also issue them with health certificates." the Health official said.
He said residents have been put on high alert as health officials visit public places to ensure safety and cleanliness is maintained.


(MENAFN- IANS) Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 11 (IANS) Indian Union Muslim League legislator and former state minister M. K. Muneer on Monday slammed higher education minister R. Bindhu for supporting homosexuality.
Muneer who is the son of former Kerala chief minister and IUML veteran C. H. Mohammed Koya opened up at a meeting of the youth wing of the IUML at Kozhikode.
He said Bindhu was batting for homosexuality but it will be staunchly opposed and any attempt by the student and youth wing of the CPI-M to propagate it will be opposed tooth and nail. Homosexuality will lead to contracting AIDS, added the medical professional turned politician.
Bindhu had recently said that people with same-sex affinity were always there among all communities and therefore no one in the scientific community would be ready to term such persons as an aberration or against the natural order.
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Dholpur, May 15 (PTI) Rajasthan BJP president Ashok Parnami today exuded confidence of winning the next assembly elections under the leadership of Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.
Addressing a party workers meeting here, Parnami said that the party won the recent Dholpur by-election which clearly shows the charismatic leadership of the chief minister.
"The victory in the by-election was the reflection of the developmental works done by the visionary state government led by Chief Minister Raje," Parnami said.
He said that the promises made to people of Dholpur in by-election will be fulfilled in a time-bound manner.
Parnami said that the party would also win the assembly elections next year with a full majority and asked the party workers to start work for the polls.
Health minister Kalicharan Saraf, parliamentary affairs minister Rajendra Rathore and others were also present on the occasion. PTI Corr SDA KUN


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An environmental association suing Hubbard County's Board of Adjustment formally asked that body to change its procedures Monday to include internal recommendations from the county's Environmental Services Offices in the public meetings.
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During the meeting, PM Modi said that the fight against the pandemic is not over
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today directed officials to remain alert and vigilant at all levels as Covid cases rise in several parts of the country. The meeting came as the number of Omicron cases in India has crossed 300.
During the meeting, PM Modi said that the fight against the pandemic is not over and that India should remain 'Satark' (alert) and 'Saavdhaan' (vigilant').
"In view of the new variant, we should be Satark and Saavdhan. The fight against the pandemic is not over and the need for continued adherence to COVID safe behaviour is of paramount importance even today," the PM told officials during the meeting.
PM Modi also directed the Centre to work in tandem with the states and support their measures of containment and management. He told the officials that the strategy of collaborative and cooperative fight against the pandemic should guide all their future actions.
PM Modi stressed on the need for health systems at the district level capable of meeting any challenge posed by the new variant. He directed officials to ensure that states have oxygen-supply equipments installed and fully-functions.
The PM asked the states to ensure that the eligible population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
There have been demands that the government allow booster doses of vaccines to be administered to those already fully inoculated against COVID-19, as has been done by many countries.


Covid warning letters issued after reports of anti social behaviour in Sheffield suburb
South Yorkshire Police have issued warning letters to parents following further reports of anti-social behaviour in a Sheffield suburb.
Sheffield South East Neighbourhood Police said they have issued a number of Parent Advisory Letters and Covid warning letters to parents around the Stradbroke Road area.
The police said: “All parents who have been spoken to have been very supportive of these actions.”
They also said that they will continue to identify the people from other groups that may be involved in anti social behaviour in the area.


Nirmala Sitharaman says inflation is not a "red letter" concerntext_fields
New Delhi: Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, stated on Wednesday that since inflation has subsided over the past several weeks, it is not a "red-lettered" concern.
Speaking at the India Ideas Summit, she declared that the development of jobs and income distribution are top priorities for the federal government.
Sitharaman went on to say that India is assuming the G20 presidency during difficult times when geopolitical equations are unstable and global supply chains have been harmed.
The Finance Minister said that the National Infrastructure and Investment Fund (NIIF) needs to be more robust.
Speaking on the Data Protection Bill, she said that the Centre is keen to bring it.
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday that the Central government will soon bring a completely new version of the bill.
With inputs from IANS


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Hospital Association says 2022 was their worst financial year since the COVID-19 pandemic began and they are expecting 2023 will also be bad.
The IHA says hospitals in the state lost around $72 million dollars last year. They are warning some facilities might close as a result.
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Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma has blamed the recent attacks in the state on those he described as ‘aggrieved politicians’ who are sponsoring militants to make the state ungovernable.
Speaking in a bvroadcast to mark this year’s workers’ day, the governor said that the attack on his country home last Saturday which left some security aides dead was one of the ploys by those he described as the enemies of the state to paint a wrong picture about the state.
He said that the sponsors of the attacks on facilities and properties in the state wanted to cause a state of emergency in the state.
He, however assured workers and other resident of the state that security agencies were closing in on the attackers and their sponsors.
Uzodinma insinuated that the vicious attacks on the state were because of his resolve that the resources of the state should be used for the welfare of the people.
He, however, vowed that no amount of attack on the state would make him stop working for the growth of the state.
Uzodinma insisted that his achievements in 17 months in offices had dwarfed the position, hence their resolve to make the state ungovernable.


PAT questions appointment of Azam Suleman as Interior Secretary
Tuesday, Oct 2, 2018
PAT Spokesperson has reacted very strongly to the appointment of Major (r ) Azam Suleman as the Federal Interior Secretary. In a statement, he said that Major Azam Suleman was Home Secretary Punjab when the Model Town tragedy was perpetrated. He said that Suleman attended a crucial meeting held on June 16, 2014, a day ahead of the tragedy, in which the decision to perpetrate Model Town tragedy was taken. He said that the retired Major Azam Suleman represented the Punjab Chief Minister in the meeting. He said that the meeting, which was presided over by Rana Sanaullah, was also attended by Dr Toquir Shah as representative of the Chief Minister.
The Spokesman further said that Azam Suleman refused to hand over the JIT and Justice Baqir Najafi Commission reports to the family members of the martyrs in his capacity as the Home Secretary. Plus he is also in the list of the accused whose summons have been requested by the PAT. He said that the anti-terrorism court has also summoned Capt. (r ) Usman, DG Punjab Food Authority, due to his role in the tragedy and despite being an accused, he was posted as Director General of Punjab Food Authority. He said that we have come to know through media reports that the Prime Minister has ordered to separate the accused from their positions.


KUNDASANG: Earthquake aftershocks have delayed rectification efforts at the mountain and the park, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun.
A total of 91 aftershocks have been recorded since June 5, Masidi said at the ceremony to present RM2,000 assistance to 187 earthquake victims near here yesterday.
Due to the aftershocks, he said the closure of Mount Kinabalu, which was supposed to have been only for three weeks, has now been extended to three months. It will only be re-opened by early September.
He said the number of climbers would be reduced to 192 per day once activities on the mountain were resumed. This was to reduce damages to the park’s ecosystem while caring for the safety of the climbers as a new trail is being tested.
Masidi also mentioned that the level of damage to the existing trail on the mountain was more extensive than they expected initially and that repairs and building work to create the new trail were underway.
He described the new route to be less familiar and harder than the previous trail, hence the necessity to reduce the number of climbers.
Meanwhile, the expertise of the Mount Kinabalu mountain guides would be used to help identify and build a new climbing trail on the mountain.
Masidi said that the mountain guides would be very much involved in the construction of the new trails due to their familiarity with the mountain.
He also said that the mountain guides would also be the ones who would frequent the route once climbing activities resumed in September.
With their involvement, he said they would be able to generate some income while the mountain was closed for climbing activities.
Meanwhile, experts would be called to look into the technical aspects of reconstructing several routes that were badly damaged during the quake, particularly those near the mountain top.
A total of 18 people perished in the earthquake on the mountain.
Reporters were also informed by State Secretary Tan Sri Sukarti Wakiman, that the State Disaster Relief Fund has already received RM2.57 million and had disbursed RM340,000.


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A 10-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital with influenza A, which has killed 315 in Hong Kong since the start of this year. The Center for Health Protection, which diagnosed the influenza A infection in the boy, said his case was complicated because he also had encephalopathy.
According to , the boy had a fever and started vomiting on Friday. He was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kowloon's Jordan on Sunday and then transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit.
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He tested positive for influenza A (H1) and his situation was complicated by encephalopathy. The boy, who had not been vaccinated against flu, was in a critical condition.
His elder sister had the symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection and was in a stable condition.
A total of 510 severe influenza cases have been recorded from the beginning of this year and the death toll from the epidemic has reached 315.
Meanwhile, two schools in Macau have recorded flu outbreaks. Five boys and eight girls aged between four and seven showed flu symptoms including fever, coughing and sore throats, the Macau Daily News reported.
All the infected students had not had flu vaccinations.
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Officials from the Kwazulu Natal provincial government will be visiting the scene of an ambush in Colenso in which 11 taxi drivers from Gauteng were killed on Satuday night.
Kwazulu Natal police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, said that the victims had attended a funeral near Greytown and had been returning home to Gauteng.
“On the R74 while passing Colenso it is alleged that they were ambushed by unknown assailants who opened fire on their vehicle.
11 people died on the scene, four were seriously injured and taken to hospital while two were unharmed,” said Naicker.
He said that the KZN taxi violence task team have now taken over the investigation.
Anyone who might have information that will assist police to arrest these senseless killings is encouraged to contact their nearest police station or phone the SAPS Crime Hot-Line on 08600 10111.
Callers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated with strictest confidence.


QUETTA - Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Tuesday said that incumbent provincial government was committed to eradicate polio disease through contribution of public and polio teams.
In his message issued here on the occasion of seven-day anti-polio campaign across the province, he said that with the efforts of the government and all stakeholders, we have reached the aim of complete purging of polio. “The commitment to make Balochistan polio-free will be fulfilled,” he said, adding that the aim of the anti-polio campaign was to protect the future generation from physical disabilities.
The CM further underlined that the role of scholars, media and civil society in anti-polio campaign has key importance, saying that unfortunately, whenever a polio campaign was launched, misconceptions were spread among the public which were being foiled by positive efforts of government.
He said that we have to play role to secure the future of our next generation, saying that parents must give polio drops to their children during the anti-polio campaign.
He also directed officials concerned that during the anti-polio campaign, full protection should be provided to the polio teams in order to achieve target of polio drive in the district.


Nitish Kumar, who sworn-in as Chief Minister of Bihar in NDA government will now seek for trust vote on Friday.
It was reported that the Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has asked Nitish Kumar to take the trust vote within two days of taking the oath.
The Nitish led government has a support of 132 MLAs which includes 71 members of the JD (U) and other 53 members of the BJP, LJP 2, RLSP 2, HAM 1 and Independent 3.
Nitish Kumar-led NDA government will take the trust vote in the state assembly on Friday.
In a statement Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar said, “Whatever decision we have taken will be in the interest of Bihar and of its people. It will ensure development and justice. It will also ensure progress. This is a collective decision. I ensure that our commitment is towards the people of Bihar”.


ISLAMABAD: In a government tit for tat move for the opposition in the upper house of the Parliament, a resolution against Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwala has been submitted by the government.
Earlier, the opposition has already submitted the no-confidence motion against Chairman Senate Saddiq Sanjarani while they also nominated Mir Hasil Bisenjo of National Party for the post.
Leader of the house Shibli Faraz along with Senator Manzoor Kakar and other members of the allied parties presented the no-confidence motion against the deputy chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwala.
The resolution was endorsed by 26 members of the Senate while no allegations were imposed on the deputy chairman Senate in the resolution.
Leader of the house, Shibli Faraz said that opposition brought the no-confidence motion against the Chairman Senate first now the government will no more support the deputy chairman senate.
Federal Minister for Defense Pervez Khattak said that the opposition didn’t value our votes as the opposition withdrew support from the Chairman Senate the government now also withdrew support from the deputy chairman senate.
He said that the government will compete for the no-confidence motion against the Chairman Senate while he vowed that money will not run during the no-confidence motion as all members will cast vote on their thinking and vision.


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Lassipora Industrial Estate | File Photo MD SIDCO Appointed Enquiry Officer, Report To Be Submitted Within 45 Days
Srinagar- The authorities on Monday ordered a high-level probe into the allegations of unfair allotment of land at the Industrial Estate Lassipora in Pulwama district, sources said here.
Notably, several complaints were made before the concerned authorities that there has been unfair allotment of land at the Industrial Estate Lassipora.
Sources said that a notification regarding the matter has been issued by the government in order to investigate the matter and to have a fair allotment of land at the Industrial estate.
They said that managing director SIDCO, Samita Sethi has been nominated as the enquiry officer to probe the matter.
“The enquiry has been ordered. I will go through the facts and figures and find out who has been allotted land and how. As of now, I can't say more on it since I have just received the papers. Whatever allegations have been made, will be probed,” Samita told Kashmir Observer.
Source said that the enquiry officer has been asked to submit the report within 45 days to the commissioner secretary Industries and Commerce department. (With KNS inputs)
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Turkish photographer Engin Guneysu will present his photo book
'Radio Sarajevo' in Baku, Azernews reports.
The presentation will take place at YARAT Contemporary Art Space
on February 10.
Engin Guneysu launched 'Radio Sarajevo'' photo book project in
The photo book consists of five chapters and covers the period
from the former Yugoslavia to contemporary Bosnia (Winter Olympic
Games in Sarajevo-1984, the Bosnian war, the Srebrenica massacre,
the Duje rehabilitation center, modern Bosnia).
The event will discuss the background of the photo book project,
the history behind the works, and the photographer's
Notably, Engin Guneysu's photographs have won awards in many
competitions, including the International National Geographic
Competition held in Turkey (second place, 2008).
His photo works are included in the permanent collection of the
Turkish Museum of Photography, which opened in 2011.
Currently, he works as a photo editor in various magazines.
The event starts at 1900. Follow the link to register . COVID passport is required.
The presentation will be held in the Turkish language.
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Dar es Salaam — The United States government said on Tuesday that it will help Tanzania in its plan to make Covid-19 vaccines available to those willing to get the jabs.
Speaking during her maiden press conference as Head of State on Monday, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said upon ascending to the Presidency, she formed a committee that among others, advises the government especially on the types of vaccines, manufacturing countries and funds sourcing.
“During our recent cabinet meeting, we decided that we are going for vaccination. But citizens will not be vaccinated by force; only those who are voluntarily ready will be vaccinated,” she said, adding that the government arrived at the decision after realizing that there were already a number of business people who had already received the jab outside the country.
And, in response to President Hassan’s statement, the US Ambassador to Tanzania, Donald Wright took to his twitter page, saying the move was important and that it would help the country and the world in its war on the pandemic.
“President Samia’s announcement that Tanzania is working to make vaccines available to all who want them is an important step that will help Tanzania and the world defeat Covid-19,” he wrote, adding: “The U.S. stands ready to assist.”
According to President Hassan, Tanzania has set aside $470 million, half of which is for the importation of medicines and protective gears, while the remaining would be spent on bailing out sectors adversely affected by the pandemic.


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The ban on regular flights may be extended until the end of July due to the rapid increase in the number of new coronavirus cases in neighboring countries, Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava said, Trend reports citing Georgian media.
According to the minister, the main task for the Georgian government is to strengthen the gains made in properly managing the epidemiological situation and protecting the population.
"The government will be very careful with international visitors and tourists in July as well. We are waiting for the decision of the European Union, which has just opened borders between its member states and it will make decisions for non-member countries soon, too, said Turnava.
As she noted, Georgia can prolong the ban on regular flights until the end of July, though the country will not restrict charter flights
Meanwhile, Georgia has completely shut down air traffic in the country on March 21 in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Since late March, Georgia has carried out over 60 charter flights to evacuate thousands of Georgians from abroad amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Meanwhile, domestic tourism has already resumed in Georgia on June 15, and the country plans to reopen its airspace to international flights starting July 1.
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Roads policing officers in Llanelli are appealing for witnesses to a three vehicle collision on the A484.
The incident happened just before 11.15am on the A484 just after the Bynea roundabout on the approach to Llanelli.
A motorcycle and two transit vans were involved in the collision.
The motorcyclist has sustained injuries and has been taken to hospital.
Anyone who was in the area at that time and saw the incident is urged to contact police immediately by calling 101 and quoting reference DP-20151103-107.


Authorities in western Indonesia are searching for more than 150 prisoners who escaped from an overcrowded prison during a riot.
Prison officials at the prison in the city of Medan said the riot was triggered by a power outage that affected the water supply.
Inmates set fires in the facility and more than 150 prisoners escaped. Prison sources say at least a dozen terrorists were among those who fled. Prison sources also said several guards are being held hostage.
Authorities said thousands of police have been deployed around the prison, while firefighters are battling blazes inside.


(MENAFN) The Turkish major stock index closed on a high record as of Friday, exceeding 1,900 points for the first time ever with another record closing of 1,910.41 points.
Borsa Istanbul's BIST 100 index also reached a fresh record high in one day of 1,914.13 points after beginning the day at 1,896.82 points and increasing 30.35, or 1.61 percent, from the last ending of 1,880.06.
The lowest worth of the index in the day was 1,893.67 points, while hitting a high of 1,914.13 points. The overall market worth of the BIST 100 was about 1.6 trillion Turkish liras (USD116 billion) by market end, with an everyday trading capacity of around 30.2 billion liras (USD2.2 billion).
While 82 stocks on the index soared throughout the day, 15 dropped and three stayed the same in comparison to Thursday's end. The top trading volumes were registered by national flag carrier Turkish Airlines, private lender Garanti BBVA, as well as iron and steel producer Kardemir.
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QUETTA: One police official was martyred and 17 were injured, including four pedestrians, after an explosion took place near the Balochistan University at Quetta’s Saryab Road, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Monday.
Four pedestrians were also injured in the explosion, which took place near a police truck, CTD officials said. The bomb was planted on a motorcycle, according to the CCTV footage of the incident.
The CTD sources said the explosion was triggered by a time device near the police mobile. Soon afterwards, the rescue officials shifted the injured to the Civil Hospital, Quetta, and Bolan Medical Complex Hospital.
Civil Hospital Spokesperson Dr Wasim Baig added that the injured included 13 police officials.
Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langove said that police officials were providing security to protesting students outside the varsity when the blast took place. "The attackers wanted to target the students, but police officials were targeted due to tight security arrangements in place," the minister said. Langove added that terrorists wanted to spread chaos by targeting students.
The Balochistan government spokesperson, Liaquat Shahwani, said that a police truck deputed outside the Balochistan University gate was targeted with an explosive device in a motorcycle. He said that those responsible for the blast will be arrested and brought to justice.
The Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid, sought a report on the terrorist incident while expressing condolences to the family of the martyred police official. "We will not allow terrorists to disrupt the peace in Balochistan [...] the federal government will provide all necessary resources to the provincial government," he said.


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, May 29 (KUNA) -- Participants in a seminar organized by KUNA on fake or anonymous accounts in social media, their impact on society, public opinion, and ways to confront them, recommended on Monday to bolster efforts to confront and curb rumors.
Hosts in the session, which was attended by KUNA Director General Dr. Fatima Al-Salem, and Ministry of Information Assistant Undersecretary for the Press, Publications and Publishing Sector, Lafi Al-Subaie, called for the on in the importance of obtaining information from its official sources, in addition to monitor the concerned agencies in the country for everything that is published on social networking sites, particularly in terms of false information.
The speakers, which also included representatives of the Ministry of Interior, the National Guard, and Kuwait Red Crescent Society, explained that confronting anonymous accounts is everyone's responsibility, represented in the commitment of individuals not to publish any false information without verifying its official source in order to avoid legal accountability.
For his part, Al-Subaie stressed on the Ministry of Information's keenness to confront fake accounts and take all measures with media outlets that raise rumors and false news.
He added that the ministry has licensed 554 news accounts, and is in the process of regulating what gets publish through them, and setting various regulatory conditions in case of violations.
For his part, Colonel Othman Al-Ghareeb from the General Department of Relations and Security Media at the Ministry of Interior said that the department's role lies in raising awareness of the dangers of cybercrime and its impact on society, underlining the ministry's keenness to confront fake accounts.
Al-Ghareeb stated that the ministry is working to educate individuals about the importance of obtaining information from official sources in the country, such as the Ministry of Information and KUNA. (end)
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West Fargo Police arrest six for DUI
The West Fargo Police Department arrested six motorists over the weekend for driving under the influence of alcohol. The arrests were made by officers during the normal course of traffic patrol and during a six hour long impaired driving enforcement period.
None of the arrests involved traffic crashes. The highest blood alcohol content of those arrested was point two five percent, more than three times the point zero eight presumptive limit set by North Dakota law.
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Doha: Marketing programmes — Premium Products and Qatar Farms — run by the Ministry of Municipality at major commercial outlets sold 447 tonnes of local vegetables in July.
As many as 307 tonnes of vegetables were sold out through Qatar Farms programme. Premium Products programme contributed in selling 140 tonnes.
The programmes offer local vegetables at major shopping outlets such as Lulu Hypermarket, Carrefour, Al Meera and Family Food Centre throughout the year.
The local product marketing programmes are supervised by the Ministry of Municipality represented by the Department of Agricultural Affairs in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The programmes aim to increase the demand for locally produced vegetables.
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France summoned U.S. Ambassador Jane Hartley to its Foreign Ministry on Wednesday after WikiLeaks released documents claiming that the National Security Agency has spied on its last three presidents, between 2006 and 2012.
Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.politico.com
Once again the U.S. government proves that it’s spying program isn’t about fighting terrorism. It’s about power and control. We are becoming a police state because we remain silent despite what is being done to us.


Cuttack markets divided to maintain social distancing: DCP Akhileswar Singh
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Cuttack: Cuttack DCP Akhileswar Singh on Monday said that three major markets in the Silver City have been divided to avoid crowding and maintain social distancing.
These market places were divided into three separate regions which will help contain COVID-19 spread, Singh added.
The Cuttack DCP said Balu Bazar and Chhatra Bazar will be divided into three parts tomorrow. The Krushak Bazar which was earlier functioning in two parts will be divided into one more part, he said.


The National, Monday 23rd April 2012
MAPRIK MP Gabriel Kapris has told parliament that the appointment of Commerce and Industry secretary Steven Mera is illegal.
Kapris, who was the minister in the former Somare government, said he was ill-advised by the Public Service Commission (PSC) on that appointment.
He said there were two separate decisions he was not aware of – the decision by PSC to dismiss Mera and the decision by cabinet to appoint him as secretary.
Therefore, he said the appointment of Mera was not proper.
He said Mera had further misled the government on important projects such as the payments of the business development grants and the Pacific Marine Industrial Zone projects.
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill said Commerce and Industry Minister Charles Abel was preparing a report to be presented soon.
He said the business development grants were now becoming a cash handout concept and needed to be stopped.


(MENAFN- IANS) Lucknow, June 8 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a minor girl was found hanging in her house from the fan in her house in Lucknow on Thursday after allegedly being raped.
The incident took place in Indira Nagar area.
The father of the girl has alleged that a neighbour, who is also a minor, had raped the girl and killed her.
The accused has been arrested and is in police custody. The body has been sent for post mortem and the report is awaited.
Further investigation in the case is underway.
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The European Union hailed the recent Turkish-Israeli
rapprochement, which led to the decision of mutually appointing
ambassadors, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah .
'I welcome the announcement between Türkiye and Israel to
restore full diplomatic ties,' EU commissioner for Enlargement and
Neighborhood Oliver Varhelyi said on Twitter.
The remarks came after Türkiye and Israel announced on Wednesday
that they will resume diplomatic relations and mutually reappoint
ambassadors and consuls.
Varhelyi called the agreement 'another milestone strengthening
bilateral relations, stabilizing the region and fostering
'The EU is ready to support establishing new grounds of
cooperation,' he added.
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HOBOKEN, New Jersey (WABC) -- Power has been restored after a transformer explosion led to outages for Hoboken residents Monday night, according to the mayor.
PSE&G says the incident started around 7:30 p.m. and was weather related.
Video captured the moment of the transformer explosion.
Both the Hoboken Fire Department and PSE&G responded to outages and electrical emergencies across the city.
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said that thousands of residents, including himself, were without power.
Just before 11 p.m., the mayor tweeted that power had been fully restored.
According to PSE&G, more than 500 customers were affected.
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Doha: Cultural Village Foundation — Katara organised QatArt Makers Market in the courtyard of Building No. 19 on Friday.
QatArt Makers Market, is a small market for businesses and handicrafts, offering sales of a wide range of handicrafts, which include jewellery, accessories, paintings, pictures, furniture, graphic designs, craft sets, bags, clothes, products for home decoration.
As much as 15 Qatari and expatriate artists are participating in the market, most of whom specialise in handicrafts and art. Katara aims through this market to encourage the production of handicrafts and to give the public an opportunity to view and acquire them, as a large variety of wonderful and distinguished artworks showcased in the market.
Katara also seeks to open new markets for such local products to introduce handicrafts and heritage to the visitors. The market is organised once a month, on Friday, from 3pm until 8pm.
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Preliminary work moves forward on proposed water treatment plant
West Fargo City Commissioners agreed Monday night to move forward with working language to place a one percent sales tax on the ballot in June 2010 that would be dedicated to fund a water treatment plant that will service the city.
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Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, the health secretary said people over the age of 35 will be able to book jabs “this coming week”.
He said the initiative was part of the Government’s effort to speed up the vaccination programme “as fast as we possibly can”.
It also comes amid concerns over the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus.
Mr Hancock said several people in Bolton have already been hospitalised with the variant, including one person who had received one dose of the coronavirus vaccine and another who had been fully vaccinated.
The health secretary said the latter patient had been “frail”.
“This coming week we’re going to be opening up vaccination to the 35s-and-over across the country because this isn’t just about accelerating the vaccination programme in Bolton, it’s about going as fast as we possibly can nationwide,” he said.
Mr Hancock said he did not believe making Covid vaccinations mandatory in areas with high cases of the Indian variant would be the “right approach”.
“We don’t think that’s the right approach… we think that you might end up putting off more people,” he said when asked about the possibility.
Instead, he said the Government was seeking to make the vaccine more accessible in places like Bolton.
He also said that he could not rule out the possibility of enforcing local lockdowns in places with high coronavirus rates in the future.
He further warned that it was too early to say whether the spread of the Indian variant would impact plans for the final phase of England’s lifting of lockdown restrictions, which is expected to come next month.


Qatar Strongly Condemns Kabul Blast
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Doha: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the bomb blast that took place in the Afghan capital, Kabul, leaving deaths and injuries. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's firm position on rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of the motives and reasons. The statement expressed the State of Qatar's condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Afghanistan, wishing the wounded a speedy recovery.
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Kuwait defence exhibition declared over 30 percent increase in size
(MENAFN) The singular tri-service defence and aerospace exhibition in Kuwait, Gulf Defense & Aerospace exhibition, announced an at least 30 percent expansion of capacity in its forthcoming edition.
It was also declared that the exhibition is to happen at the Kuwait International Fair December 12-14.
Moreover, the exhibition is to take place with the support of Sheikh Mohammad Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Minister of the Kuwait Ministry of Defense.
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The government has banned the sharing of official documents through the WhatsApp in the office, in the wake of concerns over the disclosure of confidential information to individuals.
According to sources, provincial authorities had received complaints that government departments were using WhatsApp to run their office affairs and documents were being exchanged over the messaging service.
It is said that Watts groups were formed to share the documents from which these documents were leaked.
The senior officers have taken notice of this serious matter and have directed all departments to refrain from exchanging official documents and information on the cross-platform messaging service in view of the potential risks to the government.
Provincial government officials revealed that the Department of Services and General Administration (S&GAD) issued the orders.
Further, all the section officers, law officers, and state officers have also been informed about the orders that the ban will be implemented immediately as per the orders.


“The effect of being constantly connected to weather information has large implications when it comes to knowing what people are doing, how they’re spending their money, and how their health is likely to be impacted,” Walsh says. “To the extent that we can know what’s likely to happen in a hyperlocal area for businesses and consumers, we can see the impact on how spending on healthcare shifts in a unique way. That’s a tremendous change in just a few years, and it will likely influence other marketing categories, such consumer packaged goods, just as significantly.”
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The Indian High Commission said that the 33 Indian convicts and the five remand prisoners in Welikada prison were safe.
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Ashok K Kantha, told The Hindu that the High Commission has been constantly monitoring the situation since the time the clashes broke out and that the Sri Lankan authorities have told them that the Indian prisoners are safe.
The Indian High Commission has also sought consular access to the prisoners.
The High Commissioner added that their main concern is the welfare of Indian prisoners.
Meanwhile, Police stated that the post mortem examination on the 27 inmates who were killed in the clash will be held today.
The magistrate inquiry in to the incident was concluded yesterday.
The Colombo National Hospital stated that 27 persons continue to receive treatment at the hospital.


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Amin al Husseini and Rashad al Musafir have started their new roles at Oman Arab Bank (OAB) as of February 1.
Musafir's appointment as the acting CEO of OAB is aligned with the executive succession plan previously adopted by the bank at the senior management level.
Husseini, who first joined OAB in 2014, has been leading the digital transformation strategy and will be retained by OAB in an advisory capacity, with the mandate to oversee the executive transition and hand-over, according to a press release.
The leadership baton has now been passed to Musafir, who has been the bank's deputy CEO and chief operating officer for the last 18 months.
Musafir has over 20 years of banking experience. His previous assignment was with Bank Sohar where he held various leadership positions, including the role of acting CEO.
Musafir is a certified public accountant (CPA), holds a BA in economics and finance from Boston University and has completed the Harvard Business School's general management programme.
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Social media effects is strong is a very popular tool in Nigeria’s democracy today, most of the population have access to social media and it is widely used by the government to shape the thoughts of Nigerians on major topics.
Many people still think social media has no effect when it comes to voting and election, and as some people will put it “politics is local”. However, social media has been a major driving force when it comes to information and information is what drives action.
The effects of social media among the populace cannot be overemphasized and that is one of the major reasons the government decided to ban Twitter and even look into regulating other social media platforms.
Social media was the reason the EndSARS movement gained so much ground in 2020 that the government eventually had to accept the demands of the youths and set up a panel which is still running and compensating victims of police brutality.
Some have even attributed Goodluck Jonathan’s loss in 2015 to social media and the #BringBackOurGirls movement of 2014. It shows you that directly or indirectly, social media has an effect on how people vote.
Information is power and it is now being transmitted easily without restriction through social media. The government can no longer control what people have access to and even before the government knows about some things, the people already know about it.
With great power comes great responsibility and the effect of social media especially when it comes to fake news has also been felt around the world. We cannot relegate social media effects today because fake news has led to many destructions.
With COVID-19 now here, social media has helped and also been a tool for people to spread misinformation about the vaccine and even a cure. Social media is a very strong tool but at some point someone has to take responsibility, either the platforms or the people using it.
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The Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya has confirmed that Zambia has recorded its first two cases of corona virus.
Mr Chilufya said the couple which had traveled to France with two of their children tested positive to COVID19.
Speaking at a press briefing he said that members who may have come in contact with the family the ministry is following them to track for the symptoms so that it doesn’t spread.
Mr Chilufya says that they should be no panic in the country because the government has put in place good measures.
He said the couple has been isolated and receiving treatment in Chilanga.
Mr Chilufya has said people should report any suspected cases or symptoms to the nearest health facility.
He said they is need to scale up sensitizations in our communities.


PANAJI: Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant has said that during two meetings with the villagers, he has already assured them that three time compensation will be provided to the farmers.
He said that the proposed land is barren and Government is also ready to go out of way to provide 50 per cent compensation to the tenants by making necessary provision in the law.
Sawant said that all options are thrown open to the villagers and farmers including priority in jobs at the airport
He said during meeting, the villagers were requested to allow conduct of survey. He said that no houses or structure will be demolished for the proposed highway.
” Road is partially going through agriculture land and through cashew cultivation, for which we have agreed to give three time compensation,” he said.
Meanwhile, CM Sawant said that will attend the virtual meeting of Niti Aayog’ Governing Council meeting on Saturday, which would be chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Speaking to reporters, Sawant said that he has already forwarded the written submission to the Aayog, which he would be presenting again through his speech on Saturday.
He said that he would be raising various issues right from sustainable development goal, land acquisition and other development related activities.


Nawaz Sharif going to Lahore by GT Road on public insistence: Marriyum
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is going to Lahore by GT Road on public insistence.
In 92 News Program ‘Ho Kaya Raha Hay’ on Tuesday, she said that the objective of the rally is not to pressurize the courts.
“Had we pressurized the courts we would have attacked the parliament and PTV,” she said.
The minister rejected the allegations that state machinery was being used for the rally.


(RepublicanInformer.com)- A new poll from Gallup just revealed that the American public doesn’t have much confidence in the work being done by President Joe Biden to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, with the overall sense of optimism on the pandemic dropping over the last month.
The data shows that less than half of Americans believe that the COVID-19 situation is improving, even after President Joe Biden promised to hit his 70% vaccination target by July 4.
Maybe if the nation’s public health officials hadn’t lied so much during the pandemic, more people would have been comfortable with taking the vaccine…
Jeffrey Jones, the senior editor for Gallup, said that the latest survey marks the first time since January of this year that American adults have been overall pessimistic about the pandemic, reverting back to 2020 when there was an overall greater pessimism about the spread of COVID-19 than there was optimism.
The data set reveals that 45% of respondents this that the COVID-19 situation is getting better, while 40% said it’s getting worse. Some 14% said that they think the situation is staying roughly the same.
In June, however, some 89% said that the situation was improving and only 3% said that the situation is getting worse. Some 8% said that the situation is staying the same.
It means that as the summer comes to an end, people are becoming increasingly concerned about ongoing lockdown measures, mask mandates, and vaccine mandates.
Americans are also increasingly expecting more societal disruptions from COVID-19 at least until the end of the year, or through next year. Some 42% of respondents said that they believe disruptions will last until the end of the year, and 41% think they will end by the end of the year.
What do you think? Will the disruption continue until President Joe Biden has forced everybody to take the experimental vaccine?


Somaliland’s new Minister of Information, Saleban Yusuf Ali Kore, has received a welcome at the Taleh district of Sool region, where the minister welcomed soldiers who defected from Puntland.
The minister, who spoke to the media there, said that they welcomed about 150 soldiers who had defected from the Puntland forces in the Sool region, especially in God-qabobe district of Tukarak.
Mr. Kore, also said that the troops with armored vehicles, had joined the Somaliland forces in the Sool region, and promised that they would receive their full rights.
Also, Colonel Ali Diriye Balle, who led the force, said they had defected from Puntland, and are now loyal to the Somaliland administration.
Meanwhile, Puntland has not yet released any statement about the troops being welcomed in Taleh district, which Somaliland claims to have defected from Puntland.


PDP chief spokesperson Suhail Bukhari said at a press conference here that the decision to arbitrarily impose property tax on those living under the jurisdiction of Badamibagh Cantonment Board has been taken and it should be withdrawn immediately.
Badamibagh Cantonment Board is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Defence. Bukhari said that there have been reports that people living under the jurisdiction of the Cantonment Board are being asked to pay property tax. Instead of helping the troubled people since the year 2019, the government is pushing the people into more dire situation.
He said that the decision to collect property tax from the local people should be withdrawn immediately as the people of the Valley were facing financial crunch. According to the board’s website, Badamibagh Cantonment is a ‘Class II’ cantonment established in 1954 and has an area of 1458.537 acres, of which 313.50 acres is civilian area.
Expressing concern over the alleged imposition of tax by the Cantonment Board, National Conference leader Ahsan Pardeshi said that people are under a lot of stress and they are not able to pay the tax.
Jammu Kashmir Apni Party’s (JKAP) provincial president (Kashmir) Mohammad Ashraf Mir also objected to the tax being imposed by the board. He said that this arbitrary decision will only add to the difficulties of the people who are already facing many problems. He has also sought the intervention of the central government in the matter.


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Story | Jul 30, 2011Only a day before Sunday's trade deadline, the Angels have reportedly turned their attention to middle- and late-inning relief help. But Saturday, Manager Mike Scioscia (pictured above) said he and General Manager Tony Reagins have not talked about...


(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GENEVA, June 28 (KUNA) -- The Arab League strongly denounced late Thursday any steps by members of the international community to move their respective embassies to the occupied city of Jerusalem.
This denouncement was delivered by Arab League's permanent observer at UN and international organizations headquarters in Geneva Ambassador Ali Al-Sammak to the sixth session of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People.
Ambassador Al-Sammak stressed to the meeting that such steps were in direct violation of international laws concerning the city of Jerusalem, which is under continuous threat from Israeli aggressive polices aiming to change the demographic and historical natures of the sacred city.
Israel violated the tenets of the fourth Geneva Convention and resolutions by UNESCO connected with the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, affirmed Al-Sammak who indicated that the Israeli continuous violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque required a consistent UNESCO presence to record and document such horrifying incidents.
He added that the Arab League condemned Israeli steps to harass individuals of other faiths, namely Muslims and Christians, as well as Israel's attempts to attack sacred sites.
Ambassador Al-Sammak revealed that the Arab League called on the UN and the UN Secretary Council to take action against Israel and halt its unjust policies against Palestinians and their rights in freedom and dignity.
The protection of sacred places and Palestinian land is an international responsibility, which should refuse attempts at disfiguring history and heritage, said the Arab League official.
The world should not stand still in silence while Israel continues to take matters in its own hands, stressed Al-Sammak who deemed the Israelis unlawful steps in Jerusalem as inhumane and brutal.
He added that Arabs still seek peace through the initiative launched in the Arab Summit of Beirut in 2002, insisting that the last summit in Tunisia continued the call for peace and asked for condemning any Israeli acts aimed at changing the very nature of Jerusalem.
Ambassador Al-Sammak touched on the strong support by the current US administration to Israel, saying that the American embassy re-location to Jerusalem was a disastrous step hindering peace and the stability in the region. (end)
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Wellington, Dec 1 (IANS) New Zealand reported 146 new Delta variant cases of Covid-19 in the community on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country's current community outbreak to 8,574.
Among the new infections, 124 were recorded in the largest city of Auckland, 14 in nearby Waikato, four in Bay of Plenty and four in Nelson Marlborough, according to the Ministry of Health.
A total of 83 cases are being treated in hospitals, including nine in intensive care units or high dependency units, a Ministry statement said.
According to the Health Ministry, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Zealand stands at 11,353 currently, Xinhua news agency reported.
Till date, 93 per cent of eligible people in New Zealand have had their first dose and 86 per cent are fully vaccinated, it said.
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Apr 17, Colombo: Sri Lankan public have been asked to be vigilant on suspicious terrorist activities in the island, according to the national radio.
At a press briefing held in Colombo Police media spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana has asked the people to be vigilant on possible terrorist activities in their areas and inform the police of such activities.
He said 106 people suspected of abetting terrorist activities have been apprehended so far by the security forces.
He added that the security forces are responsible to prevent resurgence of terrorism and repeal the attempts made by some elements to create ethnic and religious disharmony in the country.
The spokesman further revealed that the state intelligent services have been strengthened and investigations are continuing to identify such elements.
He asked the public to be vigilant and advised not to extend any support to suspected terrorists or organizations supporting the revival of terrorism in the country.


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Other Opinions: Be patient, let process do recount
The election is over -- except for one race, the one race in Minnesota that has been the most contentious and embittered for months.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 19. The French Le
Journal du dimanche newspaper has called the popularity rating of
President Emmanuel Macron alarming, which fell below 30 percent due
to the pension reform, Trend reports citing media.
The decision of the president and prime minister to adopt a
reform to change the retirement age from 62 to 64 years, bypassing
a vote in the lower house of parliament - the National Assembly -
using the constitutional article 49.3 allowing such a step, led to
a decrease in their popularity to a level comparable only to the
beginning of 2019 during the yellow vest crisis.
More than 70 percent of French people are dissatisfied with
Macron, according to a survey commissioned by the IFOP public
opinion institute for Le Journal du dimanche. The president lost 4
points in a month and fell below the symbolic estimate of 30
percent - to 28 percent satisfied with his policies.
Now he has lagged behind the rating of Prime Minister Elizabeth
Bourne, also low. It is supported by 29 percent of the
'This is a very bad episode for both executives,' IFOP CEO
Frederic Daby said.
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In the light of the strict measures being put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus in the kingdom, Saudi authorities said they had detained 244 people who were attempting to infiltrate Makkah to perform the Hajj, Safa news agency reported yesterday.
According to local news sites, the Saudi security teams could identify and prove that the people who were detained were preparing to make their way towards Makkah.
Authorities later called on people to adhere to the instructions related to the fight against the spread of coronavirus during the Hajj.
Saudi Interior Ministry has warned it would deport anyone who enters Makkah without permission in addition to imposing fines of 10,000 riyals ($2,667).
Due to coronavirus, Saudi Arabia limited the number of pilgrims attending the Hajj to 1,000 compared to the usual 2.5 million who attend the annual ritual.
READ: Saudi Arabia considers asset sale and income tax to boost economy


President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that he will make sure to fulfill his promises regarding the reforms in the police and also ensure that it is a long-lasting one.
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed this after a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
While conveying Buhari’s opinion on the ongoing #EndSARS protest after their meeting, the minister disclosed that the President had vowed to see to it that the reforms he promised were fully implemented.
Dare intimated reporters that the President also appealed to the protesters to give government time to address their demands as the team set up had already gone to work.
He stated, “Mr President said the youth of this country have spoken and he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youth of our country. The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms he had promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms are long lasting and that the reforms will deliver for our country a police that we will be proud of.
“He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS issues to the fore through their peaceful protest. He recognises the fact that they have called upon the government to do what is necessary and that as the President and a father, he will make sure that the demands as put forward are met.
“The President said that as far as he is concerned, it’s important to allow the younger generation to exercise the freedom to protest and make sure that such protest is in a peaceful manner.”


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
An islandwide curfew, which was lifted yesterday, will be re-imposed at 8pm tonight.
The President's Media Division said that the curfew will be lifted at 5am tomorrow.
The curfew was lifted last morning to allow the public to celebrate the Vesak festival.
However, the President's Office said the curfew will be re-imposed at 8pm tonight.
The curfew was imposed on Monday after a mob attacked peaceful protesters at Galle Face and near Temple Trees.
Violence later broke out in several parts of the country with mobs taking revenge over the attack at Galle Face and near Temple Trees. (Colombo Gazette)
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Energy shift could cut USD75T off international GDP
(MENAFN) The rapid energy shifts to reduce climate change issues will have legitimate economic consequences, there’s a possibility that between 2022 and 2050, nations aiming to achieve their climate pledges might cut USD75 trillion off international gross domestic product (GDP).
According to Wood Mackenzie's latest analysis on the economic effects of energy shift, the world's economy is going to be twice the size of the real terms by mid-century, growing to USD169 trillion from today’s USD85.6 trillion.
Temperatures are expected to rise by 2.5-2.7°C over pre-industrial levels by mid-century, according to the study firm's standard case scenario. However, in order to keep global warming to 1.5°C, as pledged in Paris, the energy shift will have to speed up.
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The West, North divide
The West Northamptonshire area has received almost £70m more in government regeneration funding than the North.
By Sarah Ward
North Northamptonshire has received four times less government growth funding than its West counterpart.
While the West Northants local authority area has received £87.7m of growth funding since 2015, for projects such as the Catesby Innovation Centre and A45 Northampton to Daventry Link road, North Northamptonshire has received just £20.7m…


LEAs play key role in improving law, order situation of Balochistan: Governor
Governor Balochistan Amanullah Khan Yasinzai has said that the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have played a key role in improving the law and order situation of the province.
Talking to a delegation led by Coordinator to Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Abdul Rauf Rind that called on him in Quetta, he said the government is working hard to address the challenges being faced by the local business community with regard to border trade.
The Governor added that the business community of Balochistan has been badly affected due to the COVID-19, however, the government has taken serious steps to revive all trade and business activities and bring economic stability.
Source: Radio Pakistan


Justice and Prison Reforms Minister said the government has guaranteed the independent public service. She said the public servants have an obligation to serve the nation. People who received free education and earned wealth protest when they were asked to pay taxes to provide services to people, Minister Thalatha Atukorale said.
She was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the second phase of a housing scheme at Kapokwatta, Imbulpe, Balangoda. She said an organization of government doctors earn immensely by private practice after their official hours and stand against these moves.She said that when the this government came into power on January 8, 2015, the debt of the country was over 10,000 billion.
“The government does not fear strikes,” Minister Atukorale said. “We do not take weapons against the public servants,” she said. The Minister said the government accumulates its expenditure by way of tax and loans. She said these projects were initiated and completed with the government funds.
“Tax was once imposed on sugar and rice of the poor people,” Minister Atukorale said.“But those who climbed up with free education, protest when the government urged them to pay taxes. That is not fair,” she said.
She said some ask what the government had done. She said the government has done more service to the people during these three years than last regime did. “The government had not wasted public money,” Minister Atukorale said.“This is not an era that robs public funds. Nobody has right to do so,” she said.
She said the government as they pledged has guaranteed the freedom, right to expression, and independent judiciary among others. “Whatever journalists say, not a single media personnel was killed during our time,” Minister Atukorale said.


Presidential Poll complaints surpass 3,900
2019-11-15 at 13:00
The number of complaints lodged pertaining to the upcoming Presidential Election has risen to 3,905.
The Election Commission issuing a statement said 84 complaints have been recorded during the past 24 hours, ending at 4pm yesterday.
3,771 complaints have been lodged over the flouting of election laws while 27 incidents of violence have also been reported. 107 other complaints also related to the Presidential Election have been lodged since the submission of nominations on the 7th of October.
A total of 1,137 complaints have been lodged at the National Election Complaints Management Centre, while 2,768 complaints have been lodged at the District Election Complaints Management Centre thus far.


Since Saturday, there have been five deaths in the province related to COVID-19, announced Dr. Bonnie Henry on Monday. The death toll in the province is now at 86.
Fifty-two new cases were also identified, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 1,699.
Henry stressed that social distancing measures would remain in place through the summer, and gatherings would continue to be limited to less than 50 people.
“We are not yet through this storm,” said Henry. “We can only make changes we want when we have sustained a downward trend.”


£635m COVID support funding to be allocated to Welsh NHS and councils
Wales’ public services will receive a cash boost of more than £682 million to support their COVID efforts over the coming months, the Welsh Government has announced.
The package includes more than £635 million for the NHS and local authorities to help them support the people of Wales over the next six months. This significant investment will support the government’s coronavirus vaccination programme so people can be protected as quickly as possible.
The government says that the funding will also enable it to boost testing capacity and bolster its contact tracing programme.
In addition, the package includes an additional £206.5 million for the Local Government Hardship Fund, supporting vital social care services and ensuring schools are able to adapt to their new ways of working.
A further £10.5 million will extend the Discretionary Assistance Fund, providing support for the most vulnerable people in Wales during these difficult times.
The government is also strengthening support for apprenticeships through our economy with an extra £16.5 million investment and a further £18.6 million to maintain vital public transport provision.
First Minster Mark Drakeford said: “Throughout the pandemic, the role of our public sector partners – our NHS and local authority colleagues – has been nothing short of heroic. In a uniquely Welsh way, the public sector has worked together to protect the people of Wales.
This significant package of investment we are announcing today will help support our crucial public services during the toughest of times until this crisis is over.”


Hoteliers asked the government to walk the talk and let the tourism sector be recognised formally as a national priority industry.
Since the hotels have been paying the government taxes, it has to be formally recognised as the national priority industry, said a delegation of Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) talking to Prime Minister Sushil Koirala here today.
They also urged the government to solve various problems tourism sector is facing.
They also sought the premier’s help in sorting out various types of local taxes the hotels have been levied.
The delegation also highlighted lack of chief executive at the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) – that needs to promote tourism – and ailing national flag carrier – that has worried the tourism sector.


Deer Creek addresses nuisance ordinance issues
The Deer Creek City Council continued to discuss nuisance issues such as property upkeep and dog problems during the regular meeting Monday.
During his report to the council, New York Mills Police Chief Jim Van Schaick said he gave citations with a court date, and if the people in question can address the issue by the court date, the citation will be dismissed. He said two of the three people are complying.
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Meghalaya records 19 new COVID-19 cases
A senior health official said 19 new cases were recorded in Meghalaya on Wednesday, a drop from the previous day, bringing the number to 93,516.
Dr Aman War, director of health services, said the death toll from Cove 19 had risen to 1,580 as two more people became infected.
Jang said there are now 158 active COVID-19 cases in Meghalaya, while 91,778 people have recovered from the disease.
Of the 19 new cases, eight were reported from the East Khasi Hills District, six from Ri Bhoi and one each from East Garo Hills, South Garo Hills, South West Garo Hills, West Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills Districts, respectively.
He said that the state has so far tested more than 13.61 lakh samples of COVID-19.
A total of 23.55 lakh people have been vaccinated in the state, Jang said.


(MENAFN- IANS) Changchun, China, May 30 (IANS) Shanghai Port extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-0 victory away to Changchun Yatai in the 10th round of the Chinese Super League (CSL) here.
The visitors opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Issa Kallon tapped in a rebound to score his first goal of this season for Shanghai Port, reports Xinhua.
Seven minutes later, Brazilian star Paulinho doubled the lead after Wu Lei's two consecutive strikes were denied by the Changchun keeper.
In stoppage time of the first half, Oscar curled a 30-yard free kick into the top far corner to seal the victory.
With eight wins and two draws out of 10 games, Shanghai Port now lead the league table with 26 points, six points ahead of second-placed Chengdu Rongcheng. The top two will clash in the next round on Saturday.
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Two major water supply lines between Thumbe vented dam and the city have been damaged at Kannur due to the dumping of construction debris and soil over them, according to J.R. Lobo, MLA, Mangaluru City South. Speaking to media after visiting the spot on Monday, he said that he had instructed the Mangaluru City Corporation officials to identify those who have dumped debris on the pipelines and file criminal complaint against them.
Mr. Lobo, a former commissioner of the corporation, said that the pipelines have developed cracks unable to bear the load as the debris have been dumped on them. The MLA said that there was a lapse on the part of the officials of the corporation who have failed to monitor dumping of debris there. He said that water supply was expected to be restored only at noon on Tuesday.
Courtesy : Hindu