(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The United States military has carried out an air strike in Somalia against al Shabaab, an al Qaeda-linked Islamist insurgency that wants to topple the UN-backed government, the US Africa Command said on Wednesday.
It said "several militants" were killed in the strike 60 miles northwest of the capital, Mogadishu, on Tuesday at about 1500 GMT. It was coordinated with the Somali government, AfriCom said in a statement.
"Al Shabaab has publicly committed to planning and conducting attacks against the US and our partners in the region," AfriCom said.
Earlier this month, the US warned of a threat to its diplomatic staff in Mogadishu and directed all non-essential staff to leave the capital.
Al Shabaab was pushed out of Mogadishu in 2011 and has lost control of most of Somalia's cities and towns. But the group retains a strong presence in the south and centre and can still carry out major attacks. It was blamed for bombings in Mogadishu last month that killed more than 350 people.
The group aims to topple Somalia's government, drive out African Union peacekeeping troops and impose its own harsh interpretation of Islamic law.
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Minister for Agriculture Pocharam Srinivas Reddy on Monday accused the TD of politicizing the farm crisis in the state and stated that the state government was taking all measures for the welfare of the farmers.
The minister told the media that the TRS government was taking up a slew of measures aimed at farmers welfare but they had to face hurdles from the Opposition who are trying to blame TRS for their mistakes.
The TRS leader said that Revanth Reddy’s padayatra was a mere political stunt and took pot shot at him saying that the TD government in the past did nothing for the farm sector. He said that the state government is acting tough against the supply of spurious seeds. (INN)


In a media release sent by the party’s PRO, they said that it is unfortunate that Mr Kublal Paltoo chose to take this action now, on the eve of a local government election which he will not be contesting on behalf of the United National Congress.
Mr Paltoo was screened along with several other nominees for the electoral district, but the committee selected Mr Richard Rampersad to contest the seat.
They said Rampersad brought energy, enthusiasm and commitment and they expect he will be supported by many more than the 3351 people who supported the UNC in the seat in the last local government election.
They said that the UNC remains committed to putting forward candidates that have demonstrated their willingness to serve the people of their communities, and work to improve their lives.
As the campaign heats up, they said they expect the PNM to pull out all the stops in trying to distract from their incompetence and inability to govern. They have done nothing in four years to make Trinidad and Tobago a better place and have only sought to divide the population.
UNC says they remain focused on listening to the people in communities across the country, hearing their concerns, and developing solutions.


Dr Hanif Mughal, Senior Vice President of Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW), said on Sunday that the political temperature is declining in the country, which is a good sign for the struggling economy. He said that the masses are getting satisfied as inflation is receding, economic indicators are slowly improving, and things are returning to normal.
Dr Hanif Mughal said today that economic development will accelerate if appropriate measures are taken in the budget, which will relieve the people. He said that the previous government not only took record loans in the country’s history but also set new records of mismanagement.
Pakistan’s economy, which was 22nd in the world, was pushed down to 47th number, and now their frustrated leaders are claiming that the country will be bankrupted any time soon.
The former government destroyed the economy, leading to the closure of thousands of businesses and millions losing their jobs. He observed that the international institutions that provided record loans to the former cabal without question are not ready to give a billion dollars to Pakistan, which indicates their ill intentions.
He said that if the government were not changed, it would have jeopardised the country’s integrity to please their foreign masters. Mr Mughal said that difficult reforms had been completed, due to which the people and the business community had to bear much trouble, but now the situation is improving. The people have started getting some relief.
He said the government is committed to implementing long-term reforms to improve the country’s economic situation, and Pakistan will never default like Sri Lanka.
While the IMF’s rejection of Pakistan’s request poses a hurdle, the government remains resolute in reviving the deal and securing the financing to support the economic recovery.


Sometimes being distant is what keeps us close.
Because when we wake up in the morning, we know that something is missing.
And when we know that, we know that we have somwthing worth living for.
We learn to appreciate one another when we are not physically together.
We understand what it feels like to be away but in the heart, close as it can be.
And what is greater is that we learn and understand that we don’t need constant reminder to know who we would rather wake up in the morning next to.


Due to the coronavirus, the Pokerbash Event which was supposed to take place on March 4th, 2020 had to be canceled.
As more and more corona infections have occurred in Europe (including Austria), the organizers have seen themselves forced to cancel the event on March 4th for the time being. Because every year numerous people gather at the Pokerbash, shake hands and talk to each other, there would be a great risk of spreading the virus. Therefore the organisers decided that the event shall not take place in March 2020.
Fortunately, the Pokerbash event is not completely canceled but only postponed.
We are also convinced that the safety and health of all visitors and their families has a higher priority than the event. Therefore, we have an absolute understanding that the Pokerbash event will be canceled for the time being and we support the decision of the organizers.
The Pokerbash Event will be rescheduled in November and we are already looking forward to meeting some of you there!


Kuwait- Four injured, 1 critically in explosion at Texas hospital
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, June 26 (KUNA) -- An explosion at a hospital in Central Texas has left four injured, one critically, authorities confirmed late Tuesday.
Authorities and emergency crews responded to reports of a large explosion at Coryell Memorial Healthcare System hospital in Gatesville, Texas, about 40 miles west of Waco. Hospital spokesperson Carly Latham confirmed the injuries in the blast, which knocked out power to a many nearby residents. Patients were also evacuated from the hospital and from two nearby nursing homes.
The incident occurred in a construction site on the hospital grounds. Investigators are reportedly looking into a boiler room that was under construction. (end) hy.ibi
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Social events held discretely are among the factors for the sharp increase in Covid-19 cases in Terengganu yesterday.
Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said the increase was also due to recent Aidiladha activities that failed to comply with SOPs.
“This includes unpermitted interstate and inter-district travel during the celebration,” he said in a video on Facebook.
Terengganu recorded a sharp increase in new Covid-19 cases yesterday with 883 infections, including 860 local transmissions. It was the highest number since the pandemic hit.
Samsuri said the spike in numbers was also due to targeted screenings and tests done on close contacts in several localities.
“There has also been an influx of foreign contract workers from outside Terengganu who are not screened and who have triggered clusters among them,” he said.
As such, he added, the authorities will ramp up screenings in identified high-risk localities.
“Due to the increase in screenings, we expect an increase in cases in the next two weeks,” he said.
Terengganu will also request for more vaccine supplies so that vaccinations can be accelerated in critical areas, especially in Kemaman and Dungun, he said, while urging the public to strictly adhere to all SOPs.


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MQM’s Organizational Committee strengthening militant wings, says Rangers spokesman
KARACHI (92 News) – Sindh Rangers spokesman has said that Karachi operation is only against criminals, rejecting the widely held view that the Karachi operation is against any particular party.
The spokesman said that the arrested criminals will soon be presented in the court.
He said that Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s Coordination Committee is organizing the militant wings.
He claimed that some MQM’s workers are also surrendering.
He said that Ranger’s is with the people of Karachi to restore peace in the city.


The Foreign Minister said that Rajapaksa and his family are also being investigated for money stored in offshore bank accounts.
He says the investigations will however take time as there are barricades when attempting to access foreign bank accounts.
Samaraweera said that Sri Lanka needs to have discussions with the relevant foreign Governments to gain access to the bank accounts and that process will take time.
He said that overall there are 725 investigations being conducted into members and officials from the former Government.
The Foreign Minister also said that relations with China still remain strong adding that historically China and Sri Lanka have maintained a strong relationship.
He said that apart from China, the new Sri Lankan government is also maintaining a strong relationship with the United States and India.
Samaraweera said that from the day the new Government took office it has improved its foreign policy and established close relationships with several countries.
The Foreign Minister said that leaders from the UK and Canada had even sought meetings with Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena during a recent visit he undertook to Malta and France for two separate events. (Colombo Gazette)


Srinagar:- Two persons were injured on Sunday after a blast took place inside the hamam (bathing establishment) of a mosque in Shopian district of south Kashmir.
A police official said the explosion occurred in Chowgam village of the district when it was being cleaned.
“Two people were injured. The blast seems to have been caused due to the malfunctioning of pipes,” a police officer said.
The injured, identified as Muhammad Yousuf Dar and Muhammad Yasin Dar, suffered burn injuries in the incident, said the official, adding they have been shifted to a hospital,” he said.
The official said that fire brigade was immediately sent to the area to douse the fire.
Locals said the mosque was being cleaned when the blast took place in the Hamam. (With inputs from Gulzar Dar and IANS)


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According to the Press Service of the President of Kazakhstan,
President of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a working
visit to Azerbaijan on 24, Azernews reports.
The Press Service noted that the head of state will participate
in the summit of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of
Central Asia (SPECA), which will be held in Baku.
It should be noted that the UN Special Programme for the
Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) was established on 26 March 1998
by the Tashkent Declaration signed by the Presidents of Central
Asian countries and Executive Secretaries of the UN Economic
Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the UN Economic Commission for
Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) as a special UN programme to assist
these countries in economic development, cooperation and
integration into the economies of Europe and Asia.
At present, the SPECA participating States are Afghanistan,
Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Uzbekistan. UNECE and ESCAP jointly provide full support to the
Programme activities in close cooperation with the UN Resident
Coordinators in SPECA countries. SPECA provides a platform for
subregional cooperation to realise those Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) that can best be achieved through regional
cooperation. In 2023, Azerbaijan will chair the Programme and host
SPECA Days in Baku from 20 to 24 November 2023.
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(MENAFN) Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has settled to sign a contract with an international company for the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The planned agreement was announced by Kuwait's Oil and Minister of Electricity and Water Bakheet Al-Rashidi, as he confirmed the 15-year deal to be launched in 2020.
The minister declared the agreement to be in line with Kuwait's objective to score an economic growth that meets energy demand.
He also explained energy demand to be requiring pure energy sources that will help diminishing emissions and enhance local air quality.
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Half of Younger Americans Have Pre-Existing Conditions
A new study by the Department of Health and Human Services has found that 129 million Americans under the age of 65 — roughly half of that demographic — have medical conditions that could keep them from getting insurance, reports say.
President Obama’s health care law, which is about to come under attack in the House, makes it more difficult to discriminate against customers with pre-existing conditions. — PZS
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As many as 129 million Americans under age 65 have medical problems that are red flags for health insurers, according to an analysis that marks the government’s first attempt to quantify the number of people at risk of being rejected by insurance companies or paying more for coverage.
The secretary of health and human services is scheduled to release the study on Tuesday, hours before the House plans to begin considering a Republican bill that would repeal the new law to overhaul the health-care system. The report is part of the Obama administration’s salesmanship to convince the public of the advantages of the law, which contains insurance protections for people with preexisting medical conditions.
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A new report released by the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) and Red Crescent Societies reveals that more people across the globe are dying due to excessive nutrition compared to those dying due to hunger.
Titled "World Disasters Report-2011", the report states that while there are just over a billion people who are under nourished in the world, more than 1.5 billion are overweight while the obesity rates continue to rise in countries with low and middle incomes.
The report adds that excessive nutrition kills over 2.4 million people across the world, more than the number of people who die due to malnutrition. The report also said that obesity rates continue to rise in countries such as India and China, home to more than half of the hungry people in the world.
"At least one billion people are undernourished while a staggering 1.5 billion people are overweight, including an increasing number in low and middle income countries. Excess nutrition kills 2.4 million annually, more than hunger", the IFRC Asia Pacific director, Jagan Chapagain said.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Mon 18 Sep 2023, 6:45 PM
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will introduce the Elite Programme, a new, innovative way to attract citizens to take up jobs in various sectors and specialisations of the DHA.
The innovative method aims to provide citizens with training opportunities at the DHA, across specialised and advanced programmes to develop their personal, scientific, and professional skills and capabilities.
The programme will give them the chance to gain experience and gradually take on additional roles, tasks, and responsibilities for one year. Those who prove their competence during the training period will be appointed based on their progress.
Ahmed Al Nuaimi, CEO of Joint Corporate Support Services at the DHA, said that the DHA aims to increase Emiratization rates and attract more national talents across specialised jobs.
He added that this unique initiative aims to create a competitive atmosphere for citizens to fill roles.
Al Nuaimi highlighted that the Elite Programme includes a package of benefits and incentives. Trainees will receive financial rewards on a monthly basis, along with the opportunity to be trained and gain hands-on experience in tasks and responsibilities necessary for the industry.
Regarding the implementation of the programme, Noura Al Midfa, Director of the Human Resources Department at the DHA, stated that the programme will be launched shortly and Emiratis interested in applying can do so through the Dubai Careers website.
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Saudi- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Congratulates President of Djibouti on Winning Fifth Term in the Presidential Elections
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Riyadh, April 17, 2021, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Ismail Omar Guelleh of the Republic of Djibouti on the occasion of winning a fifth term in the presidential elections in the Republic of Djibouti.
In his cable, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the President all success, stressing keenness on enhancing bilateral relations, and wishing the President good health and happiness as well as the people of Djibouti steady progress and prosperity.
17:13 LOCAL TIME 14:13 GMT
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Jordan- King receives Japanese prime minister's national security advisor
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Amman, Nov. 14 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Tuesday received National Security Advisor to the Japanese Prime Minister Kintaro Sonora, who is currently visiting Jordan within the continued coordination and consultations between the two countries on various issues.
The Japanese official conveyed a letter to His Majesty the King from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dealing with the latest regional and international developments.
The meeting, which was attended by the Japanese ambassador to Jordan and the delegation accompanying Sonora, also dealt with efforts to advance the peace process as well as the war on terrorism.
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Qatar strongly condemns death of civilians in Afghanistan raid
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Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the killing of dozens of civilians in a raid on a school in the province of Kunduz, northern Afghanistan.
In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the shock of the State of Qatar of this terrible crime and confirmed Qatar's full support for everything that would protect civilians from the impact of armed conflicts.
The statement expressed the condolences of the State of Qatar to the families of the victims and the people of Afghanistan, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.
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Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met at his office in Lusail Palace on Sunday morning with Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) HE Dr. Nayef bin Falah Al Hajraf, on the occasion of the end of his term as Secretary-General of the Council.
HH the Amir expressed his thanks to HE the GCC Secretary-General for the work and efforts he had made during his tenure, wishing him success in the future tasks.
HE the Secretary-General expressed his thanks to HH the Amir and officials of the State of Qatar for their cooperation during his term of office, wishing HH the Amir good health and wellness and the State of Qatar and its people continued progress and prosperity.
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Chennai, June 17 (IANS)
MDMK leader and Member of Parliament, Vaiko has called upon the Government of India to roll back on the Agnipath scheme. The senior leader in a statement said that the Central government’s primary objective is to launch the Agnipath scheme to reduce the expenses of the nation’s defense forces towards retirement benefits and pensions. However, he said that this was the opinion of the experts and said that the short-term recruitment process was unjustifiable.
The BJP government’s scheme resulted in protests by youths in Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand, and other North Indian states. He said that trains are being burnt in several places.
The senior leader said that with growing unemployment the youths wanted to join the armed forces and added that the contractual postings would demean the defense forces. Vaiko also said that there seems to be an ulterior motive for the Union government to saffronize the defense forces and implement RSS agenda.


The new Petroleum Resources Bill has been passed in Parliament with amendments.
Speaking during second reading debate in Parliament, Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila rejected all allegations that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will be privatised through the bill.
Minister Gammanpila said the bill was presented to resolve the current financial crisis and to develop a mechanism to help explore the oil and gas deposits near the Mannar basin.
The Minister said the bill will enable them to formulate the legal framework and an opportunity to explore undetected oil and gas reserves in Sri Lanka waters.
Minister Gammanpila noted that accordingly to the current valuations, the oil and gas deposits near the Mannar basin will be around US$ 280 billion.
He said the value of the entire loans obtained by the government is around US$ 35 billion while other government-affiliated entities have obtained US$ 12 billion.
Minister Gammanpila said the government of Sri Lanka has one of the lowest income rates.
He said therefore the bill and the measures taken to explore oil and gas deposits will help the country and the future generations.
Parliamentarian Kabir Hashim says it is futile to table new legislations to regulate the energy sector at a time, the government has handed over the Yugadanavi Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya.
MP Hashim said the LNG supply monopoly has been given to the US-based company through a deal. He said this will be a major threat to the energy sector and the national security.
MP Kabir Hashim is of the view that the government has betrayed the country through the deal and now attempting to distract the people through various means.


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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec. 8
By Elchin Mehdiyev - Trend:
Work on a number of projects related to youth development is underway in Azerbaijan, Minister of Youth and Sports Farid Gayibov said at the Azerbaijan Career Development Forum on Dec. 8, Trend reports.
According to Gayibov, the situation on the labor market is changing all the time.
'For example, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the situation on the labor market. From this point of view, it is necessary to create an additional mechanism to support youth. We can consistently work to improve the knowledge and skills of youth,' he said.
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Sources told Geo News that Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that the government and the army were “on the same page” on the appointment of the Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
His remarks came during a meeting of the federal cabinet during which the issue of appointment came up.
According to sources, the Prime Minister took the cabinet members into confidence on the issue.
He said that the Prime Minister had told him that an attempt had been made to misrepresent the issue in the media.
Prime Minister Imran Khan assured the cabinet that all concerned were “on the same page” and that the appointment would be finalized “in a friendly manner”.
‘Ideal relationship between government and army’
Later, addressing a post-cabinet press briefing in Islamabad, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry confirmed that the appointment of Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (DG ISI) was also discussed during the meeting. .
“There was a long meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Army Chief last night,” Chaudhry said.
The Prime Minister’s Office will not take any step that could damage the army’s reputation. سپاہ سالار (Army Chief), nor will the army or its chief take any step that could harm the civilian setup.
The Information Minister said that the Prime Minister and the Army Chief have good relations and both sides are on the same page regarding the appointment of DG ISI.
“Any appointments we make are made after consultation, and we always meet all legal requirements. […] The new DG ISI will also be appointed after fulfilling all the legal issues.
A meeting between the army chief and the prime minister will put an end to speculation
Meanwhile, the director of news. Geo News. Rana Jawad said that speculation was on the rise on social media after the Prime Minister did not issue a notification for the appointment of DG ISI, which gave the impression that differences between the Chief of Army Staff and the Prime Minister’s Office Are
The senior journalist said that the 90-minute meeting between the Prime Minister and Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa would now put an end to such speculations.
Jawad added that Chaudhry made it clear that the matter would be resolved in the coming days.
Due to speculation, market signals were disappointing, the stock market was affected, and the issue was hotly debated in political circles, the senior journalist said.
He noted that the Minister of Information had resolved the speculations and called them “false”, and that the Prime Minister would not take any action without consulting the Army.


Ahmedabad, Oct 4 (IANS) An Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation officer, responsible for keeping roads free from stray cattle in Naroda area, has been booked in culpable homicide in a fatal accident.
In a criminal complaint, one Prashant Patel alleged that since the Municipal Corporation officer failed to discharge his duty, his younger brother Bhavin died after his two-wheeler hit a cow sitting in the middle of the road.
He also demanded action against the owner of the cows.
On Monday, while hearing a PIL on stray cattle menace, the chief justice directed the state government the government to fix responsibility and compensation amount for the kin of the youth K.B. Patel, who died in an accident a few days ago.
During the hearing, the Gujarat High Court Advocates Association submitted that due to cattle on road, 42 persons died in road accidents in 2020, in 2021 (61) and 2022 till date 60 persons have lost their lives in the state.
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June 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has said that it would support a proper pension scheme for the private sector if the government presents one.
JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva told a press conference that the party, which was behind the continuing protests, was not ready to support the pension scheme that was proposed by the government as it was not in the best interest of the private sector workers.
However, he said the party was ready to support a new piece of legislation that would be beneficial to the workers.
He added that the government after claiming to be strong was defeated by the people’s power.
Silva further observed that the JVP, which the government claimed to have been defeated in the past few months, has become the main opponent of the government.
The government has blamed the JVP for instigating violence for their political gains and leading to the death of a free trade zone employee.


Fourteen people have been killed in Nigeria’s latest cholera outbreak, as Plateau records 953 cases.
The health authorities have discharged 910 of those affected, while 29 remain in various health facilities across the state.
Commissioner for Health Nimkong Lar disclosed this at a press briefing at the end of the state executive meeting on Wednesday at Government House, Jos.
He said the disease, previously recorded in Jos North, spread to 13 local government areas, revealing that the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) had to step in to curtail the outbreak.
“Jos North has the highest number of cholera with 484 cases while Jos South and Bassa local governments follow with 307 and 57 cases respectively,“ said Mr Lar.
Regarding the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19, the health commissioner stated that 100,154 doses of vaccine were administered in the state out of the 105,600 doses given by the federal government and that 5,000 doses were returned because they had expired.
He explained that the state had no COVID-19 vaccine currently.
“As regards COVID-19 cases, the state has so far tested 73,177 people with confirmed cases of 9,068, discharged 9,008, and recorded 57 deaths,“ he said.


Mwinilunga District Council of Elders in the North Western province has pledged to work with President Edger Lungu in ensuring that meaningful social and economic development is attained in the area.
Council of Elders Chairperson Henry Kakisa said they appreciate many developmental programs that the government is implementing in the district such as the national electricity grid connection project and welcomes the ear-marked construction of the Manyinga-JImbe road among others.
Mr Kakisa said this in a statement of solidarity to President Lungu and the Patriotic Front government made available to ZANIS in Mwinilunga today.
He said the Council of Elders will strongly support government’s effort to successfully implement the major projects and many others to come for the benefit of the local people.
Meanwhile, Mr Kakisa has commended government through the Ministry of Home Affairs for procuring a utility vehicle for the Zambia Police Service in the district.
Mr Kakisa said the move would help the officers to operate effectively and efficiently in efforts to curb crime in the area.


(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 15th February, 2018 (WAM) -- MohammedAl Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, this morning receivedGeneral Norton Schwartz, retired US Air Force generaland President & CEO of the Business Executives for National Security, to discuss ways of bolstering UAE-UScooperation in the defence field.
Al Bowardi welcomed Schwartz's visit and the two officials discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them to serve the interests of both countries and peoples.
The meeting also touched on areas of UAE-US coordination and cooperation in a number of fields and tackled the latest developments in the region and issues of common concern.
Matar Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, a number of senior officers and ministry officials attended the meeting.
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Pakistan Papers Publish Faux WikiLeaks
An already fraught relationship between India and Pakistan got a bit more taut after a lapse of journalistic responsibility led several leading Pakistani papers to publish fabricated WikiLeaks cables that more resembled anti-Indian propaganda than diplomatic correspondence.
The papers that published the fake cables have since acknowledged that they were hoaxed.–JCL
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Several leading Pakistani newspapers have acknowledged that they were hoaxed, after publishing reports based on fake WikiLeaks cables that contained crude anti-India propaganda.
The reports, which featured prominently in several papers on Thursday, cited alleged US diplomatic cables as confirming many right-wing Pakistani views and conspiracy theories about the country’s arch enemy India and the disputed Kashmir region.
Much of Pakistan’s media toes a pro-military, anti-Indian line, which was reflected by the papers’ extensive coverage of the fake memos.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Iran's trade (excluding crude oil exports) with Caspian Sea
littoral states stood at 5.99 million tons worth $3.34 billion,
trend reports citing
According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs
Administration, Iran's trade (excluding crude oil exports) with
Caspian Sea littoral states stood at 5.99 million tons worth $3.34
billion during the first 11 months of the current Iranian year
(March 21, 2022-Feb. 19), registering a 13.92% fall in terms of
weight, but an 8.91% rise in value compared with the similar period
of last year, respectively.
Russia was Iran's main trading partner among Caspian states with
3.36 million tons (down 21.76%) worth $1.97 billion (down 0.57%)
during the period under review. It was followed by Azerbaijan with
715,780 tons (down 8.08%) worth $636.55 million (up 20.65%),
Turkmenistan with 1.2 million tons (down 4.63%) worth $435.73
million (up 32.18%) and Kazakhstan with 709,016 tons (up 13.61%)
worth $292.99 million (up 32.22%), Financial Tribune reported.
Iran's exports exceeded 3.58 million tons worth $1.86 billion
during the period, registering a 3.39% and a 24.29% rise in terms
of weight and value year-on-year, respectively.
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He further stated that he feel happy rather than being threatened for joining the ruling party.
According to Umahi, the more Governors the party has, the more chance the APC has to win the forthcoming general election.
Umahi stated this while speaking during an interview on Channels TV on Monday.
He said, “I will feel happy rather than being threatened. My ambition is in the hand of God.
“The more we have governors in the APC, the more chance we have to win the election. The more chance we have to continue the project of Nigeria from where Mr President will leave it by 2023.”
This is coming after Umahi informed President Muhammadu Buhari about his presidential ambition.
Umahi while speaking on the development disclosed that Buhari directed him to seek the support of the people and consult widely with party members and chieftains across the country.


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Dr Steve Hambleton, president of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has accused the Australian food industry of ‘undermining’ the Health Star Rating System.
Hambleton said that the AMA was particularly concerned that the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) had been in touch with assistant health minister Fiona Nash’s office on the day that the Health Star Rating website was pulled.
“Even though they worked closely with the public health sector on the development of the new system, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has lobbied against the consumer-friendly food labels since they were agreed by the Federal and State governments last year,” said Hambleton.
Hambleton says that the Health Star website was an important and necessary tool that was intended to inform consumers on how the system worked before it was rolled out nationally.
The website was pulled down only eight hours after it was officially launched. Health department officials initially claimed that the website was a ‘draft’ and that it was ‘made live inadvertently’, however it was later revealed that Nash's chief of staff Alistair Furnival – who is a co-owner of his wife’s lobbying firm Australian Public Affairs – ordered health officials to pull the site down.
“The system’s website was to be a major part of the public education campaign to make people aware of the new system and how it works,’ said Hambleton. “It is important that consumers are fully across the system before the new labels appear on supermarket shelves.
“It is time that the food industry and its peak Council did the right thing and put their full support behind a bold initiative that will help people make healthier food choices and take some pressure off the health Budget,” he said.


Govt is not responsible for increasing petrol prices: PM
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the government is not responsible for increasing the prices of petrol.
The prime minister said that the prices of petrol depended upon the international market. He also claimed that the crisis of electricity has been controlled by the incumbent government.
He stated that the only method to resolve the problem of unemployment was to increase the economy growth.


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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Trend:
Work is underway to establish the Food Safety Agency, Azerbaijan's Deputy Prime Minister Ali Ahmadov told reporters in Baku Nov. 11.
The work to establish the agency continues based on the February 10, 2017 decree of Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on additional measures to improve the food security system in the country.
This agency will have great duties under the presidential decree, noted the official, adding that the Food Security Agency will concentrate the functions of other structures, which have been dealing with food security issues in Azerbaijan to date.
The steps being taken in order to provide the Azerbaijani population with safe food are of great importance, added Ahmadov.
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Workers from Bulgaria Romania in UK Reach Fresh High of 219000
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) The number of EUworkersin theUKhit a record high of 2.1 million people at the end of September including 219000 Romanians and Bulgarians The Telegraph reported on Wednesday citing official data.
For the first time the number ofworkersfromBulgariaandRomaniahas exceeded 200000 – also a record for the UK. The two countries both joined the EU in 2007. Britain lifted all employment restrictions on the citizens of the two countries from the start of 2014 to comply with EU law.
There were about 300000workersfrom other EU countries in theUKat the end of September an increase of 16% year on year which is the largest annual rise since records began in 1997.
The number of Bulgarian and Romanianworkersin theUKincreased by 30000 in a year reaching 219000 at end-September according to data from theUKOffice for National Statistics.
Between end-July and end-September the number ofworkersfrom the eight former Communist countries which joined the EU in 2004 reached 982000 - an increase of 200000 in two years and another record.
The largest increase however was reported among the "old EU” member states such as Greece Italy and Spain. The flow of citizens from those 14 states rose by about a fifth in the year to end-September reaching 881000 - the highest since records began in 1997.
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IG Punjab has so far denied arrest of any accused in the motorway abuse case.
Punjab Police Chief Inam Ghani termed the news on various TV channels and social media regarding the arrest of the accused in the case as false.
The IG Punjab said that the photos shared by the accused and the woman on social media were also fake and no accused has been arrested so far in the case.
Inam Ghani said that he was personally monitoring the investigation of the case and would inform the media about any success.
“Such unconfirmed news affects the case and are also misleading to the public. I urge the media representatives not to run any news without confirmation,” he added. He said that to people to have faith in police, we will bring the culprits to the jail.
IG Punjab said that we will soon arrest the accused and bring them to justice.


BJP promises NDA government at centre by 2014
"A BJP-led NDA government will come to the centre after the next elections. We shall fulfil the task of making India a superpower in the world," Gadkari said amidst thunderous applause at a public rally marking the end of the two-day party national convention held here.
Gadkari took the opportunity to lambaste the ruling Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government as responsible for all the ills confronting the country, ranging from corruption to inflation to unemployment.
The BJP chief said that the NDA government would fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the masses when it comes to power.
Speaking at the rally, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said that the country had a "Nirmal baba" government in New Delhi, referring to a self-proclaimed godman facing charges of cheating and fraud.


Chennai, July 20 (BPNS)
The new Superintendent of Police, Kallakurichi district, R. Pakalavan who assumed office on Wednesday said that the Police would hunt down all those who were involved in the violence on Sunday. It may be noted that a mob had vandalized a private residential school in Kallakurichi and burnt the school buses and four police vehicles on Sunday after a protest over the suicide of a Plus two student of the school had turned violent.
The incident was a major setback to the Kallakurichi police and the district administration leading to the shunting out of the District collector,P. N. Sridharan and the district superintendent of Police, R. Selvakumar. The Chief Minister had directed the state DGP and home secretary to visit Kallakurichi and to assess the situation at the place.
The new Superintendent of Police told reporters on Wednesday that the priority of the police would be to bring the law and order situation back to normalcy. He said that while the law and order situation was almost back to normalcy, the police would hunt down all those who were involved in the vandalizing and torching of vehicles and would bring them before the law of the land.
He said that the police would take measures to bring confidence among the local people and would interact with the people at the grass root level for ensuring that the situation in the area was under control.
R.Pakalavan said that the investigation of the case regarding the suicide of the girl and the violence in the area was handed over to specific teams. He said that the Crime Branch, the Special Investigation Team, and the Crime Investigation Department (CB-CID) were conducting the investigation in the case.
He also said that the police were in touch with the family members of the girl who had committed suicide and would do all assistance for her funeral with all due respect. The new Police superintendent also said that the police have already started investigation and those involved in the incidents including local people and outsiders would be brought to book.
The police superintendent also said that a proper handwriting analysis of the suicide note would be conducted properly.
The Madras High court had earlier come down heavily against the police and said that the incidents were not sporadic but instead meticulously planned and executed and called upon the police to bring to book all those involved in the incident. The court had also said that the violent incidents have brought a bad reputation to the state of Tamil Nadu and the law and order situation in the state.


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Islamabad: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said the government has introduced basic change in its policy on terrorism and decided to target terrorist leadership in their headquarters.
He was presenting first ever National Security Policy of the country in National Assembly on Wednesday. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was also present in the House.
The Interior Minister said the policy has three parts. He said the government gave priority to dialogues with those who wanted to talk.
The Interior Minister said talks were held with commitment and transparently; however‚ unfortunately the violence in the country did not come to an end. He said the Prime Minister in the wake of grave violent incidents decided to suspend the talks.
He said violence and talks cannot move forward simultaneously. The Interior Minister told the National Assembly that input of all the stakeholders was taken for the formulation of policy.
It may be recalled that the approval to the policy was given in a meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Islamabad on Tuesday chaired by Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif.


Path to back-to-back titles mapped out for the Raptors
It doesn’t seem like a day ago since the streets of Toronto were packed to mark the illustrious success of the Toronto Raptors winning the NBA.
However, the new season is one step closer now as the schedule for the coming season has been announced.
The Raptors will begin the season at home, where they will receive their championship rings before a clash against the New Orleans Pelicans.
They could also be set to welcome Zion Williamson to the NBA on that same night. The banner will be lifted to mark the incredible success at the Scotiabank.
This is also the tenth time in 12 seasons that the Raptors have started at home. Their first game on the road will be against the Boston Celtics.
Toronto will also have a Christmas Day game at home for the first time ever when the Celtics visit the Scotiabank on the 25th December.
Kawhi Leonard’s LA Clippers will be making their way to Toronto on the 11th December, while the Milwaukee Bucks will be in town on the 25th February.
The Golden State Warriors will make their return to the Scotiabank on the 16th March.
You can see the full schedule on the Toronto Raptors official website.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 6. Azerbaijan and
FAO have discussed introduction of innovative approaches in the
agricultural sector, Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov
wrote on X, Trend reports.
"We emphasized the successful partnership between the UN and our
country across several fields during our discussion with Muhammad
Nasar Hayat, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization's
representative in Azerbaijan. Furthermore, we investigated
prospective partnership arrangements between FAO and Azerbaijan,
with an emphasis on maintaining food security and implementing new
agricultural practices," he said.
Azerbaijan has been a member of FAO since October 20, 1995, and
an office of the organization has been functioning in the country
since autumn 2015.
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Police cannot match militants’ firepower: Mukul
SHILLONG: The Meghalaya Government has admitted that the State Police cannot match GNLA and other militant groups operating in the Garo Hills in firepower.
In reply to a question during the Question Hour, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma said that the militant groups had more sophisticated weapons compared to the police.
“As far as the state of the art weapons are concerned, the militants have latest and new AK series and moreover they are equipped with Under Barrel Grenade Launchers. Moreover, explosives launchers and remote control devices are also in the possession of the militants,” the Chief Minister said.
To a supplementary question, the Chief Minister said that the police did not have UBGL but as far as AK series were concern, they could match with the militants.
Later, while taking part in the discussion on an adjournment motion, former Chief Minister DD Lapang said that the police were not well trained to update themselves.
“The equipments including arms and ammunitions of the police are inferior to that of militants,” he said while reiterating on the need to upgrade the police force both in terms of modern training and also in weaponry.
According to Lapang, there was a need to have more power in the police as very often CRPF deployed in the State were withdrawn without giving sufficient time to the State Government.
He said that 19 companies were moved out of Garo Hills after the Lok Sabha polls.


A survey conducted over last weekend (17/18 March) in North Lichfield shows that 78% of respondents believe that the level of policing is inadequate. 77% asked for a more visible police presence including police on foot as well as in patrol cars. 9% suggested more closed circuit TV and more youth facilities.
When asked about how the journey to the City Centre could be improved, 41% said they were opposed to the traffic calming humps in the area.
But one of the biggest concerns expressed by local residents is the future of the Victoria Hospital and its Maternity Unit.
Michael Fabricant comments: "I will continue to press the Government to keep their promises on health and policing. Expectations were very high when Labour was elected, but the House of Commons Treasury Committee revealed yesterday that the Government has spent less on health, education, and the police over the last four years than the last Conservative Government."


SRINAGAR — Several locals of Maloora area of Parimpora, Srinagar on Sunday blocked Srinagar-Bandipora highway and protested against the Power Development Department (PDD) over shortage of electricity to their area.
Reports reaching news agency Kashmir Dot Com said that around two dozen locals gathered at Maloora and blocked the Srinagar-Bandipora highway while raising slogans against the PDD.
The protesters said that they have been facing an electricity shortage, which prompted them to come out on streets and stage a protest against the department.
“We to have come across a number of problems owing to shortage of electricity in the holy month of Ramadan and the PDD is not paying heed to it,” said the protesters while raising slogans.
Meanwhile police also went to the spot and appeased the protesters, which helped in the resumption of traffic on Srinagar-Bandipora highway. — (KDC)


Bahawalnagar: Six wounded in clash between two groups
Officials added that the injured have been shifted to a hospital for medical assistance.
BAHALWALNAGAR (Dunya News) – Six people were injured as a result of a clash between two groups in a village on the outskirts of Bahawalnagar district of Punjab on Tuesday.
Police said a clash took place between two groups over a trivial verbal dispute during which both sides used axes and sticks as a result of which six people were wounded including three women.
Officials added that the injured have been shifted to a hospital for medical assistance and an investigation has been launched.


Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Friday said that a full lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 wouldn’t be necessary if government guidelines are followed.
However, in the event that the quantity of positive cases increases, a conversation would be held with clinical specialists and the public authority would adhere to their advice, he told reporters.
Mr. Palaniswami, who took his second dose of vaccination against COVID-19 at the Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, said that COVID-19 cases were gradually increasing, and appealed to the public to follow all guidelines.
“There are 30,131 active cases in the State and 8.72 lakh patients have recovered from the disease. As many as 12,840 people have succumbed to it and 2.02 crore swab samples have been collected,” he said, and added that there were 260 testing centres across the State.
The Chief Minister said the State had received 47,03,501 doses of Covishield and 7.82 lakh doses of Covaxin.
The State approximately had a stock of 20 lakh doses of vaccines.He added that 39.83 lakh people had so far been vaccinated.
Mr. Palaniswami said that fever camps were being conducted across the State and there were sufficient beds, PPE kits and masks.


The Tripura Congress Chief has recently alleged that the BJP-led government in the state is more focused on the 2024 general elections than addressing the current issues faced by the citizens. The Congress Chief has accused the BJP of neglecting the development of the state and prioritizing its political interests instead.
The Congress Chief also criticized the Centre for its alleged apathy towards the problems faced by the people of Tripura. He stated that the central government has failed to provide adequate assistance to the state in times of need.
The allegations made by the Congress Chief reflect the growing discontentment among the opposition parties in Tripura towards the ruling BJP government. Many opposition leaders have accused the BJP of neglecting the development of the state and using it as a mere political tool.
It is essential for the state government to address the concerns raised by the opposition parties and work towards the betterment of the state. The BJP must focus on addressing the issues faced by the citizens rather than prioritizing its political interests.


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French President Emmanuel Macron has said he maintains regular
communication with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, trend reports citing tass .
'I always maintain regular discussions and direct contact with
President Putin, because I believe that the best way to reengage is
to preserve this direct channel,' he said in an interview with CBS
that was aired on Sunday. 'Isolation is the worst thing.'
When asked how the conflict will end, Macron said, 'this is the
Ukrainians to decide it. The only way to find a solution would be
through negotiations. I don't see a military option on the
Macron said he isn't engaged in any back-channel negotiations
with Russia and Ukraine.
'I'm never engaged in back-channel process. I always endorse
what I do. Each time I spoke with President Putin, I just made it
clear and public and well-known,' he said.
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Several business, labor and political leaders from across the region discussed the prospect of convening the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia during a meeting Wednesday morning.
Landau said the meeting was convened by U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, D-1, of Philadelphia, who is chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Party. The meeting took place at the Union League of Philadelphia.
Landau said the last time there was a Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia was in 1948 when Harry Truman was nominated for president. The last time there was a Republican convention in Philadelphia was in 2000.
Landau said the convention would have a positive economic impact on the region, including Delaware County which has a lot of hotel rooms and the nearby Philadelphia International Airport.
“It would bring hundreds of millions of dollars to the regional economy,” said Landau.


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April 6, 2020 (Nyamilepedia) — South Sudan government said on Monday that it had rounded up thirty-four people who were in possible contact with a UN staffer who tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Sunday.
Speaking to South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Monday, the undersecretary in the ministry of health said they had discovered 34 people who were in contact to the COVID-19 patient and were being investigated for the virus.
“We have found around 34 people in connection to the patient who tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday and now they are quarantined and medical investigation for the virus are underway,” he said.
He further added that they are also investigating four (4) usupected cases in the several parts of the country. He said alerts were issued in Torit, Tonj, Maban and Northern Bahr El-Ghazal state’s capital Aweil.
“Now we are investigating four alerts coming from Torit, Tonj and Maban. We will update the public as we will announce their results in the next few days,” he added.
He further urged the public to adhere to the health measures provided by the taskforce and the World Health Organization (WHO) to minimize the risk of spreading the virus.
South Sudan government on Sunday announced that it has tested its first positive coronavirus case of a foreign UN staffer who arrived to the country from the Netherlands via Ethiopia on February 28.
The late government discovery of the patient has sparked criticisms and fears from the general public who decried the government “negligence” of the fight on the coronavirus also know as COVID-19.


EU Voices Concern About Violence In South Sudan
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Sept 22 (KUNA) -- The European Union Thursday expressed 'grave concern' about the continued violence in South Sudan, including the recent events in Upper Nile State and the continued killings of aid workers in the country.
EU spokesperson for foreign affairs Nabila Massrali, in a statement Thursday, noted that the recent joint report by the UN Mission in South Sudan/the UN Human Rights office of the High Commissioner on attacks against civilians in southern Unity State sheds important light on the events that took place from February to May this year.
It reports killings and systematic attacks on civilians in which over 170 civilians were killed and 44,000 displaced.
The EU called on the authorities to conduct independent and impartial investigations into all allegations of human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law in order to hold the perpetrators to account, and to bring justice to the victims. (end)
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Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that it has approved a fourth tranche of debt service relief for 24 eligible low-income countries to help them fight the Covid-19 pandemic
"The Executive Board also approved the inclusion of the Kyrgyz Republic and Lesotho among the beneficiary countries, enabling these members to receive relief of their debt service falling due to the Fund through January 10, 2022," the IMF said in a statement.
According to the IMF, approval of the fourth tranche, totalling approximately $124 million, follows three prior tranches approved on April 13, 2020, October 2, 2020, and April 1, 2021, Xinhua news agency reported.
"This debt service relief helps free up scarce financial resources for vital health, social, and economic support to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic," it added.
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Dr. Nigel Clarke
By Prince Moore/Clinton McGregor
Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke has disclosed that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is intensifying its involvement in the investigations into the massive fraud at investment firm, Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL).
Dr. Clarke said local investigators were already collaborating with the FBI when he made the announcement last week about seeking international help to probe the fraud.
He said several meetings have been taking place involving the FBI, and based on developments, the US investigative body will deepen its involvement in the case.
The Finance Minister added that plans are in place to contract international forensic experts to supplement the work of local law enforcement agencies.
He said the government has already identified a firm and is making funds available to employ their services.
FID making progress
The Financial Investigations Division (FID), one of the local bodies involved in the fraud probe, has said it is making steady progress in its investigation into the massive fraud at SSL.
Selvin Hay, head of the FID, said investigators have been gathering the necessary evidence to bring possible charges in the case.
A number of statements have been collected.
Mr. Hay added that investigators have been digging for evidence despite the reported confession statement by Jean-Ann Panton, the former SSL Client Relationship Manager at the centre of the SSL saga.
He said FBI agents have been assisting local law enforcement in the probe and the country will know more about the case in the coming week.
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NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya police arrested 12 Somali nationals in the northeastern city of Garissa on Saturday, a senior police chief confirmed, and they will be arrested in court for explaining the motive behind their trip to the East African country without proper documentation.
The 12 foreigners are said to have sneaked across the porous border without valid documentation, the official said in an incident that raises questions about the country’s effectiveness in managing the borders, which has been an elephant in space.
Garissa Police Chief Joseph Muriuki said the suspects were ferried in a vehicle of the Garissa county government but had the government in Kenya license plates, something that further attacked suspicion of their trip to the country.
Usually, vehicles attached to the county authorities have special number plates for identification, which were introduced in 2013 when the country formally adopted the decentralized government systems. Those attached to the government also have special plates for identification.
Muriuki said the suspects were arrested at the Garissa-Tana bridge by police officers who demanded to see valid work permits. None of them had valid documentation at the time of the arrest, he added during a briefing to the media houses.
“Foreigners on board between the ages of 15 and 35 were all men, and we also sought to know who else could have helped their movement to Garissa and beyond,” Muriuki told reporters in Garissa, adding that the incident will be investigated.
He said the initial police investigation has since found that the foreigners who came from Mogadishu in Somalia were on their way to Nairobi, but their mission was not immediately established.
The police chief said the driver and foreigners will be arrested in court on Monday. Muriuki said investigations have been launched to determine who was behind the immigration racket.
Kenyan authorities have intensified the ongoing demolition of undocumented migrant workers who have seen the home assault and hundreds of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers arrested around the country.
The border between Kenya and Somalia is considered one of the most insecure, and the Kenyan government has increased surveillance in recent years through the Border Patrol Unit and a contingent from the Kenya Defense Forces [KDF], which possess critical points across the border.
Garissa is one of the counties that have fought violent al-Shabaab attacks constructed by terrorists from across the border. This year alone, the region has registered over 10 incidents that have left dozens of people dead, according to official government statistics.
Five years ago, the militants also looted Garissa University College in an attack that left 150 students dead. The attack remains the worst in Kenya’s history, and since then the multi-agency security team has camped in the region to dismantle the Al-Shabaab militants.


Klobuchar asks Department of Energy to act on gas prices
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has asked the U.S. Department of Energy to investigate the steep increase in Minnesota gas prices over the past few weeks.
Gasoline industry officials say regional gas prices have jumped 80 cents in the past month and 30 cents in the past week because of both unexpected and planned shutdowns at gasoline refineries.
But Klobuchar said the impact of temporary closures shouldn’t have so much impact on the price consumers have to pay.
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More rentals coming to Perham
Work has begun on two new rental housing projects in Perham.
Construction just started on the latest Grow Perham apartment building, and the groundwork is being laid for the soon-to-be Perham Townhomes development.
Both are being constructed on the southwest side of town, near the new hospital. Together, they will provide 47 new rental units, which the city is in need of. City leaders have been discussing and trying to address a rental shortage for the last several years.
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President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed to attend the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) elections due to take place on Friday.
The elections which were supposed to take place on Wednesday have been postponed to Friday because it is the day when President Museveni will be available.
The elections which will take place at Bombo Army Barracks will have former Intelligence Coordinator and representative of UPDF, General David Sejusa replaced.
UPDF spokesperson, Lt. Col. Paddy Ankunda has said on that day the President will also unveil a list of nominated officers that the men-in-uniform would select from to fill the vacant slot of the 10 UPDF representatives in the House.
“The list is with the President, and it will be made public at the hall where the voting will take place. It is official and the President has confirmed that he will attend the election function,” Ankunda said.
President Museveni is the chairperson of the UPDF council, which votes on the UPDF representation in Parliament.


KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 — Many Malaysians support the firm action taken by the authorities against those who are found violating the movement control order (MCO), said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Speaking to a press conference after chairing the special task force meeting today, the senior minister of defence said the public have had enough of the recalcitrant five per cent of the population who still flouted the MCO.
Yesterday, on the eighth day of the MCO, the police arrested 110 people for disobeying the order.
“I have already given multiple reminders that the police may stop from giving friendly and polite advice to taking sterner actions.
“Actually, this is what the public wants. They want the police to behave firmly. They don’t want the five per cent who are stubborn to have an adverse impact on the 95 per cent who are obedient.
“So, yesterday the police started becoming strict and the ones who were being disobedient — 110 of them were arrested,” said Ismail Sabri.
He then warned the public that the police have been instructed to be firmer with stubborn and irresponsible Malaysians who are putting the public in danger.
The senior minister also pointed out that no one else but the Malaysian public can determine if the MCO will need to be extended further still.
He said that even today, the police recorded only a 95 per cent compliance with the order.


Apple will offer grants to small companies to help them grow, hire and create jobs, its chief executive officer has said.
Apple’s business continuity initiative is expected to be rolled out by the end of next year, Mr. Tim Cook said in an interview at Apple’s headquarters on Wednesday.
“The idea is to help small businesses with some of the challenges we’re seeing in the economy today, including uncertainty about the future of manufacturing, a changing technology landscape and, most importantly, the changing needs of the people who work in them,” Mr. Cook said.
Apple has set aside $100B for the business continuity fund, which is expected have $100bn worth of funding by 2020, according to the company.
Mr. Cook was speaking to employees after the company unveiled the $1,000 AppleCare Business Card to help employees with their finances after they leave work.
Apple said in October that the business plan was aimed at helping small businesses stay competitive.
At the time, Mr Cook said that Apple was making money “through its employees, its contractors, and its suppliers” and was hoping that it could help small firms stay in business.
Apple is working on a plan for the program, which will give grants to help companies keep up with technology changes, Mr, Cook said on Wednesday’s conference call with employees.
In the interview, Mr


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Sokoto State Dep. Governor, Alhaji Mukhtari Shagari, on Wednesday in Sokoto said that the loyalty of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to President Goodluck Jonathan was not in doubt.
Shagari made the statement at the distribution of 267 motorcycles and five 406 cars he donated to the leaders of the party in the state.
Shagari said “our support to the president is based on merit”.
He also described the president as a trusted leader who always lived by examples for the people to follow.
Shagari said that the motorcycles were to be given to the chairmen of the party in the 244 wards of the state and the secretaries of the party in the 23 local government areas.
He said that the vehicles were to be given to the state PDP secretary, youth leader, women leader, and his campaign director.
Shagari also said that the vehicles were given to support the leaders and ease their suffering in conducting the activities of the party.
The Dep. Governor who is a gubernatorial aspirant of the party in the state, also pledged to give another set of 69 motorcycles which to be distributed to the local government youth leaders, treasurers and public relation officers.
The Chairman of the PDP in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, commended Shagari for the gesture, describing him as “a genuine leader to always emulate”.
He assured the people that PDP in Sokoto State was now ready to face any challenges during the forthcoming general elections. (NAN)


Siavonga Council shuts down 120 businesses
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The Siavonga Town Council has shut down 120 business houses among them bars for failing to comply with the provisions of the law that guide their businesses.
Council Public Relations Officer Gwendolyn Mchenga said that the 120 houses which include bars, shops and mobile money booths were closed down in the central business of Kanyelele.
Others were fishing camps, Mitcho, Matinangala and Kaleya were also closed.
Ms Mchenga said that the exercise which stated on April 13, 2021 was to enforce compliance levels.
She said that most shops were closed for operating without licenses such as Health and Fire certificates Contrary to the Local Government Act.
Ms Mchenga said that the operations went successful as more business proprietors had started making their payments to the Council.
She said that the Local Authority is troubled with the levels of lawlessness which have characterized business operations in the district.
Ms Mchenga said that the Council has promised not to sit idle and allow the situation to go unchecked.
The operations were conducted by the Council Police, Revenue collectors, Health and fire Officers which led the Council Treasurer Teddy Banda.


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The Federal Government has lamented that university students who should be in the classrooms have been “recruited” to join the ongoing #EndSARS protests.
It blamed the development on the industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities.
At a reconciliation meeting between the government and ASUU officials on Thursday in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said this.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Ngige said,
“For the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we have been meeting and we pray that this meeting will yield good fruits.
“We don’t take pleasure to the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the #EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT campaigns.
“As much as possible, we will try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway, so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.”
The Minister said that FG had begun the process of testing the ASUU-created University Transparency Accountability Solution platform.
He said that ASUU members claimed that the platform would accommodate the peculiarities of university systems and that three phases of tests would be concluded in the platform to be completed within the time frame given to the government by the union.


SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said the government has identified land for the construction of PAJK Bhawan for the displaced PAJK people, who have suffered a lot over the past so many decades while as the colonies they are living in will be “regularized shortly.”
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event titled special governance for PAJK people, in Jammu, LG Sinha said that the divisional administration Jammu has identified land where PAJK Bhawan will come up for the displaced PAJK refugees.
“These people have suffered a lot and their children are the worst sufferers. We will soon have a PAJK Bhawan and the colonies where these people are living will be regularized shortly. The development of new JK is incomplete without integration of PAJK displaced persons in the mainstream development,” he said, adding that the children of displaced PAJK refugees will be given priority in jobs and education.
He said that the government is committed to resolve all issues being faced by the PAJK refugees, “The divisional administration and the revenue officials will hold deliberations with the displaced PAJK people before setting the ball rolling for the PAJK Bhawan,” LG Sinha said.
He said that PAJK is an integral part of India and no power on earth can keep it away from the Union for long. “I urge all the PAJK people including women and youth to play their part in building a strong India and vibrant India,” he said.
He said that the way a huge list of KP youth has been received by the administration for entrepreneurship, similarly, PAJK should follow the suit.
“Register your youth in the camps and administration will provide all support for your youth to become entrepreneurs who can provide employment to five other youth,” he said, adding that these camps will be organized in every district.
He said that 50 lakh youth took part in sports related activities as huge investment was made to upgrade the sports infrastructure across the UT. “Large number of people were deprived of their rights and it was for the first time after the historic decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 5, 2019, these people got all their rights.”
“These people are living a dignified life now,” he said, adding that the administration has directed all the banks to provide all support to youth who are coming forward to start their own ventures. (KNO)


Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Alfred Jabu today took to task some overseas non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which he said had sensationalised and blown out of proportion the native customary rights (NCR) land issue in Sarawak.
He said that although only a small percentage of disputed claims awaiting court ruling, the NGOs concerned as well as bloggers “tend to slant their stories to capture the negative emotion of their audience.”
“In the process of implementing joint ventures (to develop NCR lands), we encounter many cases of overlapping claims among NCR land owners themselves and there are also disputes between longhouses,” he said when opening the Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA) annual general meeting here.
He said there were also claims and counter claims of NCR lands which, according to government’s record, were state land.
He said the government would allow such cases to be brought to the court to decide on the status.


Yahoo Japan loses 2.58 million emails due to system glitch
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Yahoo Japan Corp. said that about 2.58 million messages addressed to some 970,000 account holders in its free email service, Yahoo Mail, were lost in late August due to a computer system problem.
Yahoo Japan late Sunday apologized for the inconvenience the incident caused to users. The company said it will set up an investigation team and map out measures to prevent any recurrence.
According to the company, its computer system suffered a glitch around 10:20 a.m. on Aug. 28 (9:20 a.m. GMT). About 2.6 million account holders were unable to have access to their email accounts until around 8 p.m. the same day.
During the period, about 220 million emails reached the service's all accounts totaling some 50 million. The lost messages account for about one percent of the total, company officials said.
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National security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds says he’s quite pleased with how his Government has handled the country’s finances as was reflected in the Budget.
He told the Power Breakfast Show that he’s also happy with the allocation for National Security which got the third highest allocation in the budget.
Finance Minister, Colm Imbert, told the parliament on Monday that the government intends to increase the number of officers recruited into the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.
Hinds said the crime has emerged as one of T&T’s major issues and the Government relied on the police to let them know what they need to fight crime, and the articulated that they needed more recruits.
He said that he’s very concerned with border security.
Minister Hinds shared that riverine vessels have been received to help treat with persons and contraband breaching the borders.


Anger and frustration was being expressed on social media as an unannounced blackout continued to affect several parts of the country.
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that the electricity supply was disrupted in several areas today.
The CEB claimed the power cuts were as a result of sufficient stocks of fuel not being distributed to the power plants to operate all the generators.
Earlier, the CEB had said that there will be a power cut but later announced that the scheduled power cut will not be enforced.
However, a sudden blackout was reported in several areas this evening and the CEB confirmed that it was forced to enforce power cuts in selected areas.
The power cut lasted for several hours in some areas as a result of which the public took to social media to vent their anger towards the Government over the issue.
Some people questioned the President and the Prime Minister over their failure to manage the power crisis which has been lasting for several days now.
Similar unannounced power cuts had been reported in some parts of the country over the past several days. (Colombo Gazette)


The Students Union Government of the University of Ilorin, Kwara has appealed to students of the institution to accept the new school fees introduced by the university.
The union’s President, Mr Faji Tobiloba, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilorin on Thursday.
Tobiloba said that university management hinged the hike on the current inflation in the country, which also affected all sectors of the economy.
He said that the union had consulted with the management to arrive at a compromise on the upward adjustments.
He said that the union was convinced that the review was inevitable.
“We deliberated for more than 72 hours to get the hike reversed to no avail,” Tobiloba said.
He further said that the new fees remained relatively less, when compared to other universities in the country, including the University of Maiduguri and University of Uyo.
He said that the union “succumbed to superior argument”, given the transparency shown by the university management.
According to him, for the students to continue to enjoy efficient service delivery, uninterrupted internet service and power supply, among others, the increase was imperative.
“The new school charges have since been implemented by the university,” the union leader said.
He said that the management had promised to deploy 80 more shuttle vehicles on campus to complement the existing ones.
He said that the essence was to mitigate the transportation challenges facing the students.
Tobiloba expressed appreciation to the management for giving priority to students’ welfare.
He assured the students that appropriate mechanisms had been put in place to ensure a hitch-free and uninterrupted academic year.
NAN reports that there was an upward review of registratioin and tution fees by all the federal universities in the country.


Rawlinson Renault in Bury St Edmunds has been recognised for its support for the automotive charity Ben.
Over the past 20 years staff have been donating through their payroll to the charity which helps those working in the car industry and their families.
Now it has received a silver award in recognition of this.
Managing director, Jonathan Rawlinson said the company had been giving to Ben since it began in 1989.
“It is the staff who have earned this award. It is something we’ve always done and we have people here who have been with the company since we started and have been giving the whole time.”
Mr Rawlinson said the company also donated to local charities.


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Nicola Zingaretti is now the new leader of Italy's centre-left Democratic Party.
The 53-year-old president of the Lazio region received more than 65 percent of the votes during the primary election over the weekend.
The party is the main opposition to the coalition government between the far-right League and anti-establishment Five Star Movement.
More than 1.7 million Italians voted according to officials, which is more than expected.
The group will now work towards re-establishing itself as a strong force against the populist government.
The election was triggered by the resignation of former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi when he stepped down after losing in the general election last year.
Now the challenge will be to unite the party and confront the far-right which is growing huge support.