(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
Genel Energy has announced the appointment of Paul Weir as Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors, with immediate effect.
Paul, who was previously Chief Operating Officer before being made Interim Chief Executive Officer in June this year, joined Genel in January 2020. Paul had worked for more than 30 years in upstream E&P with experience in the North Sea, South East Asia and Africa.
Before joining Genel, Paul was Group Head of Operations and Safety at Tullow Oil. Prior to that he had spent 13 years at Talisman Energy, ultimately as VP Production and Exploration. He has also worked in a variety of roles at Total, Occidental, Elf and Nippon Oil.
David McManus, Chair, said:
'I am delighted to confirm the appointment of Paul as Chief Executive Officer. He has the experience and vision to deliver Genel's strategy, as we focus on positive performance from our current portfolio and utilising our material financial strength to grow the Company for the benefit of all stakeholders.
'Paul has already brought energy and clarity to the business, giving us confidence that value delivery will follow.'
Paul Weir, CEO, said:
'I am excited to be leading Genel as we move on to the next chapter of our growth story. We have built a fantastic team that I am confident will turn our significant growth potential into value for shareholders. My highly experienced team is focused on both operational delivery - our production remains robust, and our material dividend is well supported - as well as exploring opportunities for putting our balance sheet to work to enhance our position by adding assets.
'As we look to do so, we will not lose our firm focus on the central pillars of our business model - mitigating risk and ensuring the ongoing financial strength to support our dividend in the long-term.'
(Source: Genel Energy)
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Human rights lawyers urge to cease export of fighter jet parts to Israel
(MENAFN) In the Netherlands, human rights lawyers initiated legal proceedings on Monday, urging the country to cease the export of fighter jet parts to Israel, which they argue could be utilized in attacks on Gaza. The organizations involved claim that supplying parts for F-35 jets implicates the Netherlands in potential war crimes committed by Israel during its conflict with Hamas.
The civil case, held in The Hague, coincided with renewed calls from the Israeli military for mass evacuations from the southern town of Khan Younis. This town has seen tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians seeking refuge in recent weeks, amid an escalation of the ground offensive and widespread bombardment across the Gaza Strip.
The rights lawyers specifically called on The Hague District Court to issue an injunction preventing the export of F-35 parts currently stored in a warehouse in Woensdrecht. Lawyer Liesbeth Zegveld emphasized the need for an immediate cessation of F-35 parts delivery to Israel. Referring to government documents, Zegveld highlighted that Dutch customs sought the government's decision on continuing exports after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas that triggered the Israel-Hamas war.
Zegveld pointed out that despite warnings about the potential contribution of fighter jets to serious breaches of the laws of war, the Dutch state appeared to prioritize economic interests and diplomatic reputation over these concerns.
This legal action adds to the complex dynamics surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, bringing questions of complicity and accountability to the forefront in the Netherlands' involvement in arms exports.
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(MENAFN) Iran's Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), responsible for the development of the nation's expansive South Pars gas field in the Persian Gulf, has entered into a significant agreement valued at USD20 billion with domestic contractors. The objective of this agreement is to enhance the pressure levels at the field's wells and elevate its recovery factor.
According to reports from Shana, the contract signing ceremony took place in Tehran, with the presence of Mohsen Khojasteh-Mehr, the Head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).
The contract, inked with Petropars, MAPNA Group, Khatam-al Anbiya Construction Headquarters, Oil Industries' Engineering and Construction (OIEC), and Nargan Company as contractors, aims to boost the field's gas output by 90 trillion cubic feet. Additionally, it is expected to augment the field's output by two billion barrels of gas condensate.
Under the terms of the contract, the contractors will undertake a comprehensive review and validation of basic and advanced engineering documents, offering their expertise to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Contractors are tasked with various responsibilities, including collaborating closely with the employer to finalize the project implementation plan. They are also responsible for managing the procurement process for late delivery items essential to the project's success. Additionally, contractors must prepare a comprehensive strategy for assigning subcontracts, particularly in the form of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts.
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Canberra, April 24 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared on Sunday that a Chinese military base on the Solomon Islands would be an unacceptable 'red line', without adding how Canberra would retaliate, media reports said.
Morrison's government and the US are scrambling to respond to a recently-signed security deal between the islands and Beijing, which they consider an 'aggressive' move, RT reported.
'Working together with our partners in New Zealand and of course the United States, I share the same red line that the United States has when it comes to these issues,' Morrison said. 'We won't be having Chinese military naval bases in our region on our doorstep.'
A tiny archipelago sitting around 2,000km off the northeastern coast of Australia, the Solomon Islands made international news last week when it signed a security pact with China. With the island nation reeling from violent protests last year, the deal - according to a leaked draft of the agreement - promises Chinese assistance in 'maintaining social order' and allows China's warships to dock at its ports, RT reported.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare insists that the deal was necessary to beef up security and was 'guided by our national interests'. He stated last week that the agreement does not allow China to set up a military base on the islands, something that Beijing has also stressed.
However, Australia and her allies fear otherwise. 'The reality is that China has changed. China's incredibly aggressive, the acts of foreign interference, the preparedness to pay bribes to get an outcome... that's the reality of modern China,' Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton told Sky News on Sunday. Beijing so far has not responded to these allegations of corruption.
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(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) --a-
In the 52-year history of the Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC) , a woman had never been rector of the institution, until 2023.María Estrada Sánchez, Master's in Computer Engineering, will be the rector from July 1st, 2023 to June 30th, 2027, after obtaining 45.51% of the electoral votes.
“A woman is going to lead the country's science and technology institution, a public university that is ready to take that step toward global positioning. An institution that is ready to build the next 50 years with dialogue and commitment; with all sectors and visions to ensure inclusiveness and sustainability”, expressed Estrada. The right person for the task
The engineer is 46 years old and is currently vice-rector for Teaching at the TEC. There, she has carried out different tasks of teaching, research and administration.Estrada has been working at the TEC for 17 years, and will be sworn in to become rector on June 29th.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: Hamad General Hospital's (HGH) Bariatric Surgery Department will commence new evening clinics on June 11 as part of Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) ongoing programme of work to increase access to care for patients and reduce wait times.
In recent years, demand for bariatric services has risen significantly and HMC is now providing high-quality bariatric care to more patients than ever before. The introduction of the new evening clinics will enable patients to be seen more quickly and have greater choice of appointment times to suit their lifestyle.
HGH will run 19 evening clinics for patients with first appointments, from 5pm to 9pm Sunday to Wednesday, with six clinics assigned for bariatric medicine and 13 assigned for bariatric surgery.
Nasser Al Naimi, Deputy Chief of Quality for Center for Patient Experience and Staff Engagement and Director of Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute said:“The launch of the bariatric evening clinics is part of our ongoing program of work to ensure patients have fast access to care at HMC and comes following the start of evening clinics throughout May at the Ambulatory Care Center for ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat, urology, and audiology, and at the Bone and Joint Center for orthopedics.”
“The evening clinics provide additional capacity across HMC's outpatient services for high demand specialties and are already making a positive impact to patient care. Since May 1, thousands of patients have benefited from enhanced access to care at the evening clinics at the Ambulatory Care Center and Bone and Joint Center.”
HMC reminds patients to take advantage of the“Nesma'ak” customer service helpline, 16060, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whereby upcoming appointments can be managed at HMC facilities, whether by booking an appointment in advance, changing or canceling appointments.
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Visitor restrictions have been implemented at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System hospitals due to the increasing number of flu cases in the area.
For the last three weeks, the health system states the number of influenza-like cases has been above the state baseline.
Here are the restrictions being implemented:
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Frazee sports teams honor supporters
This year the Frazee coaches and advisors decided to recognize community supporters for supporting their individual programs and gave them a wind-shirt along with an invitation to attend Frazee Hornet activities.
When the recipient wore the wind-shirt to a home event it was their free admission to the activity for this year as well as next.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.14 per share cash dividend on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on November 1, 2021, to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 1, 2021.
Glatfelter is a leading global supplier of engineered materials. The Company's high-quality, innovative, and customizable solutions are found in tea and single-serve coffee filtration, personal hygiene, and packaging products as well as home improvement and industrial applications. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, the Company's annualized net sales approximate $1 billion with customers in over 100 countries and approximately 2,550 employees worldwide. Operations include twelve manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines. Additional information about Glatfelter may be found at .
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) John Spencer, a well-known American military expert, is paying a visit to Kyiv today.
The relevant statement was made by Advisor to Ukraine's Internal Affairs Minister Anton Gerashchenko on twitter , as well as confirmed by John Spencer himself, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
Gerashchenko noted he had been pleased to meet with John Spencer in person this morning.
“We discussed the battle of Kyiv of 2022. As an expert in modern warfare, John studies Ukrainian military experience in this war – how, being at a disadvantage, we manage to beat a very strong enemy,” Gerashchenko wrote.
John Spencer is a military professional, combat veteran, retired U.S. Army officer, researcher of urban warfare, and the author of The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender.
At the moment, John Spencer is the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, which is a research center at the U.S. Military Academy.
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Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) The American-Bangladeshi-Indian drama film 'No Land's Man' starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been selected for the Sydney Film Festival. The 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actor shared the news on his Instagram.
Sharing a picture of the film's actress Megan Mitchell and himself, the actor wrote in caption, 'The film close to my heart is travelling the world, this time 'No Land's Man' is officially selected at the @sydfilmfest (sic).'
'No Land's Man' has been directed by Bangladeshi filmmaker-writer Mostofa Sarwar Farooki and features music by the Oscar winning composer A R Rahman. The film, shot in India, USA and Australia, follows the journey of a South Asian man which turns out to be an eventful one when he meets an Australian woman in America. The plot also deals with fascism and the identity crisis.
The film premiered at 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section at last year's Busan International Film Festival.
In addition, Nawaz is all set to walk the red carpet at Cannes for the ninth time. Meanwhile, on the work front, Nawaz has an interesting lineup of films which includes 'Tiku Weds Sheru', 'Noorani Chehra', and 'Adbhut' among others.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (the 'Company') - (TSX: ITH) (NYSE: THM ) today announced that it has filed its unaudited second quarter Financial Statements and associated Management Discussion and Analysis and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three- and six-month period ended June 30, 2022.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had working capital of US$6.1 million.
Shareholders can obtain copies of the Company's unaudited second quarter Financial Statements and associated Management Discussion and Analysis and Form 10-Q on SEDAR at: , EDGAR at and on the Company's website at: . The Company will also provide hard copies of these documents, free of charge, to shareholders who request a copy directly from the Company. About International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. has a 100% interest in its Livengood Gold Project located along the paved Elliott Highway, 70 miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska.
On behalf of International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.
(signed) Karl L. HannemanChief Executive Officer
This news release is not, and is not to be construed in any way as, an offer to buy or sell securities in the United States.
SOURCE International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 'I wanted to create a flavorful and refreshing alternative to traditional wellness beverages,' said an inventor, from Chula Vista, Calif., 'so I invented CANELA. My formula could provide added health benefits like lowering glucose levels.'
The invention provides a delicious well-being drink for consumers of all ages. In doing so, it could help lower blood sugar levels. It also could increase energy and it could stimulate the mind and body. The invention features an all-natural formula that is easy to consume so it is ideal for the general population, particularly diabetics. Additionally, it is producible in various serving sizes.
The original design was submitted to the San Diego sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-SDB-1693, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at .
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VFW member receives award
Jimmy White, membership chairman for VFW Post 3922, accepted a Department of Minnesota VFW award for the biggest numerical gain in membership for the 2011-2012 year.
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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on Iraq to address what it says are the, "negative effects of developments over the Khor Abdullah maritime agreement ."
Their statement follows a declaration from the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court that the law approving the agreement between the Iraq and Kuwait on the regulation of maritime navigation in the Khor Abdullah [Khawr Abd Allah] to be unconstitutional.
See IBN analysis here .
Full statement from GCC:
GCC Foreign Ministers issue statement after meeting in New York
18 September 2023.
The Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, have called on the Republic of Iraq, to take serious and urgent steps to address the negative effects of developments over the Khor Abdullah maritime agreement.
The Ministers made the call in a statement following a meeting held on Sunday, at the headquarters of the Permanent Delegation of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Nations in New York. The meeting discussed a ruling of the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court issued on Monday and published on Thursday.
The statement says the ruling is based on inaccurate, out of context, historical reasoning regarding the agreement concluded in 2012 between the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq about the regulation of maritime navigation in Khor Abdullah.
The statement says the agreement was ratified by Iraq in 2013 and was deposited with the United Nations.
The Ministerial Council said that these developments do not serve relations with the GCC countries, and violate international charters, treaties and agreements, including UN Security Council Resolution 833.
This is an unofficial English version of an Arabic report. To view the official Arabic text, click here .
(Source: Foreign Ministry of Oman)
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has partnered with JP Morgan to facilitate inward remittance via 'Xpedite', JP Morgan's cross-currency solutions for Banks.
Xpedite solution will enable EBL to receive remittance from Non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) from their own banks in different countries into a single USD account that EBL holds with J.P. Morgan. This will expand the scope of currencies that EBL can receive remittance in, without the need to open multiple currency accounts. Details of payment format will be featured on EBL's website for NRB customers and their banks to follow.
EBL's partnership with JP Morgan, aims to boost the efficiency and accessibility of remittance services for expatriate Bangladeshis living in different countries.
Kiat Lim, Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Sales for Payment at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA (JPMC) and Ali Reza Iftekhar, Managing Director and CEO, EBL jointly launched the Xpedite solution at EBL Head Office in the city's Gulshan area.
Sazzad Anam, Executive Director and Head of Bangladesh Representative Office, Shibu Thomas, Executive Director and Head of APAC Product Solutions Specialist of JPMC along with James Gardiner, Economic Officer, Embassy of the USA in Bangladesh attended the ceremony.
Ahmed Shaheen, AMD; Mehdi Zaman, DMD; Ziaul Karim, Head of Communications and External Affairs; Mohammad Mamunur Rashid, Head of International Business; Chowdhury Bahar Wadud, Head of Remittance Business from EBL were also present, among others.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) President bronislaw komorowski of poland received shaikh abdullah bin zayed al nahyan foreign minister in the polish capital warsaw on tuesday.
during the meeting shaikh abdullah conveyed the greetings of the president his highness shaikh khalifa bin zayed al nahyan to the polish president stressing his highness’ keenness on strengthening relations between the two countries and wishes for further progress and development for the friendly people of poland.
on his part the polish president requested shaikh abdullah to convey his greetings to shaikh khalifa his best wishes for good health and happiness for him and for the further development and prosperity for the people of uae.
president komorowski also noted his interest in bolstering the ties of friendship and cooperation with uae.
the two sides also reviewed the bilateral relations between the uae and poland and ways of strengthening them in addition to a number of issues of common interest.
shaikh abdullah also met with cezary grabarczyk vice-president of the polish parliament in warsaw.
during the meeting the leaders discussed issues of common concern and ways of strengthening parliamentary relations and exchanged views on overall regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.
the vice president of the polish parliament pointed out that this visit reflects the mutual keenness of the leaderships of the two countries on exchanging visits and meetings for further development of bilateral relations in the service of the interests of both friendly countries and their peoples.
shaikh abdullah also met with wlodzimierz karpinski poland’s minister of treasury and discussed with him the economic relations between the uae and poland and ways of enhancing them in addition to the cooperation and coordination between their fiscal and monetary institutions.
shaikh abdullah noted the development of the relations between both countries and their peoples.
for his part the polish minister of treasury praised the progress made by the united arab emirates in various fields and stressed his country’s keenness to develop its relations with the united arab emirates in all fields.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI, 23rd September, 2021 (WAM) -- The archaeological coffin of ancient Egyptian priest Psamtik, Son of Pediosir, arrived at the Egyptian pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai.
The coffin will be displayed in the Expo for six months.
The Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry said that it's a wood colored coffin that was discovered in the Saqqara Antiquities Area, adding that it is an anthropoid (human-shaped) coffin decorated with a large floral collar ending with two falcon heads.
Beneath this, the sky goddess Nut spreads her wings and holds a feather in each hand, the symbol of Maat (right and justice). The central section is inscribed with offerings and speeches of deities flanked by two rows of gods. At the bottom, two figures of the god Anubis is placed on his shrine in front of the deceased.
A collection of modern replicas of King Tutankhamun have also arrived to be displayed at Egypt pavilion.
The collection of King Tutankhamun replicas include his golden mask, his own sarcophagus, the 'Ka' guardian statue of the king, the special festive chair as well as the golden king's throne.
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(MENAFN- Mid-East.Info) Dubai, United Arab Emirates: wasl properties, one of the largest real estate development and management companies in Dubai, has announced its unbeatable offer targeting potential tenants. The offer, that starts from 10 October, for a limited period, is part of the company's six-month campaign which coincides with the inauguration of Expo 2020 Dubai.
Interested tenants can choose from a variety of units and villas across a number of the company's projects in Dubai. One-year lease agreements will entail a AED 5,000 discount with 12 monthly instalments, 0% commission fees and security deposits, as well as a one-month grace period. Moreover, two-year lease contracts will entail the same offer but with 24 monthly instalments, and a three-month grace period.
Tenants can check the available units during the offer period through the 'wasl properties leasing' app, where they can book their units in just a few clicks.
Each month, wasl properties will be launching a new offer in line with the emirate's celebration of Expo 2020. The company's mandate remains to present unique housing options across Dubai at competitive prices for all residents, and the exclusive offers are a testament to wasl's commitment of cementing Dubai as a global city in all standards and making it the preferred place to live.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Dow on Pace for Worst Selloff Since July
U.S. stocks began the week deeply in the red as investors continued to move to the sidelines in September amid several emerging risks for the market.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average thundered lower 509.16 points, or 1.5%, to 34,075.72, set for its biggest one day drop since July 19.
The S&P 500 suffered 73.6 points, or 1.7%, to 4,359.60.
The NASDAQ Composite dwindled 324.81 points, or 2.2%, to 15,715.84.
COVID cases because of the delta variant remain at January levels as colder weather approaches in North America.
September has the worst track record of any month, averaging a 0.4% decline, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac. History shows the selling tends to pick up in the back half of the month.
Investors are also concerned about brinkmanship in D.C. as the deadline to raise the debt ceiling approaches. Congress returned to Washington from recess rushing to pass funding bills to avoid a government shutdown.
Stocks linked to global growth were down the most Monday. Ford and Carrier Global lost more than 3%. General Motors and Boeing fell about 2% each. Nucor steel shed 2.8%
Energy stocks tumbled as WTI crude oil fell 2% on concerns about the global economy. Occidental Petroleum, Hess and Devon Energy were among the biggest losers.
Prices for 10-Year Treasurys subsided, raising yields to 1.33% from Friday's 1.30%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices fell $1.21 to $70.77 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices gained $14.20 to $1,765.8 U.S. an ounce.
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Daesh car bomb kills 8, injures 38 in Syria's Kobani
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) At least eight people have been killed and 38 others wounded in an explosion in the Syrian border town of Kobani amid renewed fighting between Kurdish forces and Daesh.
A statement released by the anti-Bashar-al-Assad Syrian Revolution Coordinators' Union (SRCU) said Daesh militants mounted the attack with two bomb-laden vehicles while disguised as Kurdish fighters.
The SRCU also reported fierce clashes in Kobani following the blast.
Local Turkish government officials told Anadolu Agency that clashes between Daesh and Syrian-Kurdish fighters from the YPG € the military wing of the Syrian Democratic Union Party € have recently intensified in central Kobani.
They stated that the bomb blast occurred near Turkey's Mursitpinar border crossing in the Suruc district of southeastern Sanliurfa province in the early hours of Thursday.
Anadolu Agency correspondents at the scene reported that the wounded from the blast were rushed through Mursitpinar crossing into Turkey and taken in ambulances to Suruc State Hospital and other facilities in Sanliurfa.
Meanwhile, a crowd has gathered on the Syrian side of the Turkish frontier, prompting security forces to step up measures on the border line.
In the past few weeks, Turkey has been witnessing another massive inflow of Syrian refugees from the city of Tal Abyad and nearby areas, as they flee clashes between Daesh and the YPG.
On Monday, the YPG and opposition groups € operating under the name of Burkan al-Firat € took the northern Syrian village of Ali Bajiliyah near Raqqa € considered a Daesh stronghold € according to eyewitnesses.
A U.S.-led international coalition has been providing support to the YPG.
YPG forces, working in tandem with Burkan al-Firat, recently seized control of Tal Abyad, after which the YPG reportedly forced other opposition factions to leave the city.
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Qatar- Buses that transport visitors to another era
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) A visit to the Mowasalat pavilion at Darb al-Saai, the main centre of Qatar National Day celebrations, will give visitors an idea about the public transport that existed in the country several years ago.
With an exhibition of old buses that were in use in the country before Mowasalat buses hit the country's roads in October 2005, the transport company's pavilion has attracted the attention of hundreds of citizens and residents.
Students from city schools are guided to the place by their teachers from early in the morning and most of them seem amazed seeing the old model British-manufactured buses that on display at the pavilion.
Though visitors are not allowed inside the buses many of them choose to get photographed with the vintage buses.
While some of the old-timers may have seen buses resembling the exhibited GMC vehicle which was in use until a decade ago and a few may have also ridden it to such places as Al Jamaliya, Industrial Area and Al Khor. Also on show is a right-hand drive Bedford, one of the very few public transport buses operated along some of the country's roads until the beginning of the 1970s.
Ever since the authorities moved the vehicle to the transport company's workshop a few years ago, its one and only entry and exit door has been done away with and that portion is now joined with the rest of the body.
An old orange and white taxi car is also on display. Even after the Karwa's turquoise taxis hit the roads for the first time in September 2004, orange and white taxis continued for almost two more years until they were completely withdrawn towards the end of 2006.
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Dragon Capital caps 20-year ESG journey with Article 8 SFDR status for Vietnam Equity (UCITS) Fund
(MENAFN- Perceptiona) Dragon Capital Group, incorporated in 1994 and managing $5.5bn of listed equity in Vietnam, has recently seen its ten-year old Vietnam Equity (UCITS) Fund (“VEF”) promoted to Article 8 status under the EU’s Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulations (“SFDR”).
The classification underscores VEF’s dedication to integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues across its portfolio and marks the latest milestone in Dragon’s 20-year ESG journey.
Ms. Quynh Le Yen, Portfolio Manager of VEF said: “Dragon Capital made its first ESG policy in 2002 as a fundamental part of the investment philosophy. The company has been carbon neutral since 2005 and a UN PRI signatory since 2013.
“Article 8 classification provides important verification that VEF is committed to robust environmental, social and governance objectives. During the past year VEF has engaged with investee companies and stakeholders on issues ranging from human capital, remuneration, biodiversity and carbon emissions.
“The SFDR makes a genuine difference in helping distinguish funds that focus on sustainability. Article 8 classification demonstrates VEF’s commitment to managing risk from ESG factors while still delivering alpha to our investors.”
VEF’s dedication is in line with Vietnam’s ambitious net zero goals and targets for 2050 which include moving to renewable energy and a tech- and digital-driven economy.
Since inception in September 2013, VEF has returned 178.2% compared to 149.4% from its benchmark Vietnam Stock Index (VN-Index)*.
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(MENAFN) A memo from Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, obtained by a French broadcaster on Wednesday, officially prohibits French government employees from using messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and others for internal communications, citing security vulnerabilities. This ban will come into effect on December 8.
Instead of these widely-used messaging platforms, cabinet members are advised to utilize the French encrypted messaging application Olvid. Unlike its global counterparts, Olvid doesn't require a SIM card or phone number from users and ensures encryption of both message content and metadata.
Notably, it's the only messaging platform to have received a security certificate from the French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems (ANSSI). Tchap, another French messaging app, is also permitted for use.
This policy echoes a similar approach adopted by the Swiss military last year, directing soldiers to refrain from using popular messaging apps and switch to Threema, a domestically-developed encrypted messaging service, for both official and private conversations.
Borne's memo marks the second instance of app bans for French public servants this year. In March, Minister of Public Services Stanislas Guerini announced the prohibition of "recreational apps" like TikTok, along with Twitter, Instagram, Netflix, Candy Crush, and dating apps, on government phones due to security concerns.
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Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) Playback singer Jubin Nautiyal has taken a 'recovery break' after he suffered injuries from falling off a building staircase.
Jubin took to Instagram, where he shared that he is on a break. He shared a picture dressed in a white T-shirt paired with a colourful shirt.
He wrote: 'Recovery break. See you guys soon.'
On December 1, Jubin Nautiyal suffered injuries after he fell from a building staircase and was being treated at a hospital in Mumbai.
A statement read: 'The singer broke his elbow, cracked his ribs and hurt his head after he fell from a building staircase.'
'Jubin will undergo an operation for his right arm after his accident. He has been advised to not use his right arm.'
Singer Jubin has firmly established himself as one of the frontrunners in the Indian music industry with global hits like 'Raataan Lambiyaan', 'Lut Gaye', 'Humnava Mere', and 'Tujhe Kitne Chahne Lage Hum', 'Tum Hi Aana' and 'Bewafa Tera Masoon Chehra'.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) An Islamic State leader with "direct" ties to the alleged mastermind of the Paris attacks was among 10 senior figures in the group killed in Syria and Iraq this month, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
Baghdad-based US military spokesman Colonel Steve Warren told reporters that French national Charaffe al Mouadan was killed in a US-led coalition air strike on December 24.
Mouadan had been actively plotting further attacks against the West, Warren said, without giving additional details.
"He was a Syrian-based ISIL member with a direct link to Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the Paris attacks cell leader," Warren said in a video call, using an alternative acronym for the IS group.
Mouadan, 26, was the son of Morocco-born parents and the last of eight children.
He grew up in the suburbs of Paris, and was arrested in October 2012 while getting ready to leave with two neighborhood friends for either Yemen or Afghanistan, via Somalia, a source close to the investigation told AFP.
The United States has since August 2014 led an international coalition attacking the IS group in Iraq and Syria.
Warren declined to say if France had been involved in the strike against Mouadan.
Among the other leaders killed in December was a Syria-based Bangladeshi man who was educated in Britain and was allegedly an IS hacker.
"Now that he's dead, ISIL has lost a key link between their networks," Warren said.
Warren described another man as a forgery specialist with "links to the Paris attack network," but he declined to offer additional details.
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UAE Students Visit Patients at Children's National in Washington D.C.
(MENAFNEditorial) As part of an organized visit to Washington D.C., 13 UAE students from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) Scholarship program visited Children's National Medical Center, home to the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation in Washington, D.C. During their time at the hospital, the students met with patients and toured the Sheikh Zayed Institute and Washington Nationals' Pediatric Diabetes Care Complex.
The visit saw the students gift toys to the children, and share a number of UAE cultural traditions in a fun educational exercise. They also posed for photos in the Emirati traditional dress, demonstrated the 'Yola' traditional dance, and taught the children how to write their names in Arabic. Some of these activities were covered live on WPAW radio station, Children's National and Seacrest Studios' closed-circuit television and radio station, so that all of the patients who were not able to leave their hospital rooms could also be involved.
As part of their program, ADIA Scholarship students at universities across the US take part in a yearly visit to the UAE Embassy in Washington D.C. and participate in a community service project while in the nation's capital. Coming to Children's National is often their favorite choice.
ADIA plays a key role in developing Abu Dhabi's future leaders by sponsoring a select number of students each year through a holistic evaluation and selection process. Once a student is accepted, they begin a rigorous program of academic study, personal development and extracurricular accolades. Students are closely monitored and must maintain high standards both inside and outside the classroom.
Based in Washington DC, Children's National is home to the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation launched in September 2009 thanks to a gift from the government of Abu Dhabi. Children's National has been serving children since 1870 and was ranked among the top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report 2015-16.
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(MENAFN) The week ended with losses for all significant European markets.
The STOXX Europe 600 index fell by 4.89 points, or 1.01 percent, to reach 481.16. Although it represents about 90 percent of the market's capitalization of the European stock market in 17 nations.
While the FTSE 100 index in the United Kingdom ended the week at 7,542.95, plummeting by 20.9 points or 0.28 percent. As for Germany's DAX 30, it fell by 0.93 percent, dropping 148.35 points to end at 15,883.24. And France's CAC 40 declined by 0.81 percent, or 58.14 points, to reach 7,143 points.
Italy's FTSE MIB fell by 300.49 points, or 1.08 percent, to stop at 27,543.96, whereas Spain's IBEX 35 plunged by 10.30 points, or 0.12 percent, to hit 8,806.6.
All in all, financial markets ended with major declines on Friday; in the midts of the soaring infections of Covid-19’s new strain, Omicron.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Los Angeles, March 4 (IANS) Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus was totally unaware of the alleged "drama" unfolding in her family.
A source said: "Miley had no idea about the drama with Dominic. No idea at all," reports 'People' magazine.
Earlier, it was reported widely in the media that her sister Noah Cyrus and Dominic Purcell were dating each other before his marriage to their mother Tish Cyrus, 56.
The insider further mentioned, quoted by 'People', "She confronted her mom about it. She thinks it's a strange situation, but she loves her mom and wants her to be happy."
Earlier, this week, a source told 'People' that the younger Cyrus sister was upset over her mom's relationship with the 'Prison Break' star.
The insider claimed that Noah and Purcell had previously hooked up but they stopped seeing each other before the actor and Tish had pursued their own relationship.
"Noah and Dominic were seeing each other in a 'friends with benefits way', off and on. They stopped seeing each other and then Tish started something up," the source said, adding that "Tish knew he had been seeing Noah".
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency)
Jeddah, Muharram 14, 1439, October 04, 2017, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud left Jeddah today for paying an official visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The King was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, a number of princes, ministers and officials.
The official delegation includes Minister of State and Cabinet's Member Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of State and Cabinet's Member Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, Minister of Commerce and Investment Majed bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli and Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad.
16:09 LOCAL TIME 13:09 GMT
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov. 13 (Petra) -- Jordan on Monday hosted a meeting for the Stability Support Group affiliated with the global coalition to defeat the terrorist Daesh organization, attended by 100 participants from 32 countries.
During the meeting held in coordination with the United Arab Emirates and Germany, Adviser to the Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs, Nawaf al-Tal emphasized that Jordan will remain at the forefront of countries fighting terrorism.
He said Jordan is hosting the meeting for the second time this year and this sends a clear message that the Kingdom is resolved to defeat Daesh and prop up the successes made in liberated areas.
Al-Tal stressed that military successes should be accompanied by humanitarian, developmental and political efforts. In this context, he said the Kingdom is ready to act as a gateway for Iraq's reconstruction projects, especially in light of the reopening of the Karama/ Treibil border crossing.
Secretary-General of the Iraqi Council of Ministers Dr. Mahdi Al-Alak said his country looks forward for the international community's support to help the Iraqi government press ahead with projects designed to restore stability.
The Government of Iraq is particularly concerned with helping the displaced to return to their homes, remove and clear IEDs and mines and help the youths in liberated areas find jobs, he indicated.
UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs, Sultan Al Shamsi, highlighted constant coordination between Jordan and the UAE to combat terrorism and extremism, promote stability projects in liberated areas and prevent the return of environments of despair.
Al Shamsi reviewed his country's efforts in supporting stability in areas liberated from the terrorist Da'ash gang. He pointed out that the UAE provided $60 million to the United Nations Development Program to implement projects in the liberated areas in Iraq.
German Ambassador Eckhard Bruce said that as the geographical presence of Daesh in Iraq is coming to an end, civilian, security and humanitarian efforts must be made. He stressed the importance of facilitating the return of the displaced to their cities liberated from the grip of the terrorist organization.
13/11/2017 - 07:51:21 PM
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(MENAFN) Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri voted Sunday at the Shakib Arslan School in Verdun, Beirut, and reassured that he does not fear security deterioration after the parliamentary elections.
"I performed my electoral duty and cast my vote like any Lebanese. I think that if we look at what is happening around us and how Lebanon is holding democratic elections, we see that the country is fine," Hariri said after leaving polling station.
"Every Lebanese citizen must vote to perform their national duty and vote for whomever they want. I would like to thank all those responsible for the electoral process, from the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs to the Internal Security Forces, the Lebanese Army, the delegates, the observers, the judges and all institutions," the premier and the leader of al-Mustaqbal Movement added.
"They are doing a great job for the country, I reiterate that this process is democratic and for the benefit of the country. The Prime Minister and competent ministries are following up on the process. I reiterate that this is a democratic process for the interest of the Lebanese citizen, and good luck to everyone," Hariri went on to say.
Asked how the rival parties will hold national dialogue or form a national unity cabinet after they "traded treason accusations," Hariri said: "We are in a democratic country and everyone has the right to say what they want and hopefully the electoral process will happen smoothly."
In response to another question, Hariri reassured that "there is no fear" over the country's security after the elections.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Oct. 14 (Petra) -- Officials from the Greater Amman Municipality and UN-Habitat on Thursday met to discuss a Japanese-government funded project titled: "Strengthening the Social Stability and Resilience of Vulnerable Jordanian Communities and Syrian Refugees in Amman against Flash Floods".
Mayor of Amman Yousef Shawrbeh said today's meeting was dedicated to discussing the "Jabal al-Zuhoor-Jabal Al-Akhdar Triangle" project, a pilot green infrastructure project that aims to demonstrate two concepts for rainwater management: "Bioactive Stormwater Trapping, and Rainwater Capture".
The project includes three phases: "Initial design and feasibility study for flood mitigation and intervention measures"; "Flood risk assessment and risk mapping study", and "Design and implementation of an emergency short-term infrastructure intervention". The first and second phases have already been completed, and the third phase is underway.
The project, funded by a Japanese grant of $978,700, aims to improve protection and resilience against floods in Amman, reduce the vulnerability of local communities and Syrian refugees to flash floods, and strengthen the capacity of the government and communities to improve urban flood management.
It also aims to identify the most flood-vulnerable areas and hotspots in central Amman, and build the technical capacity of GAM, the local community and Syrian refugees to prepare for and manage flash flood risks.
Shawarbeh said that GAM has adopted regional and global practices to mitigate the effects of flash floods and use rainwater to irrigate the surrounding areas, revealing that GAM needs to implement more than 100 similar projects to serve all citizens and residents of the city.
Japanese Ambassador to Jordan, SHIMAZAKI Kaoru, underlined the importance of this project to respond and manage the risks of flash floods, calling for involving the local community in the project.
In turn, the regional representative of UN-Habitat to the Arab States, Erfan Ali, said that technical recommendations produced by a study of flood risk assessment in central Amman included short, medium, and long-term solutions to address flash floods. He pointed out that the project is the first at the urban level to slow down and filter rainwater and use it for irrigation and increase the green area.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Agencies
A large Israeli police force this morning broke into the Muslim holy place, Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City in order to remove Muslim worshippers and provide a safe ground for Jewish fanatics seeking to change the decades-old status quo at the holy site and to roam the area freely as they mark the Jewish New Year amidst warning by Palestinian officials of serious repercussions if the status quo at the Mosque is touched.
Officials at the Islamic Waqf, which oversees the affairs of Al-Aqsa Mosque, said police broke into the courtyards of the walled holy site, attacked Muslim worshippers who were there to perform the dawn prayers and forced them to leave the area as Jewish fanatics gathered outside the Magharbe Gate in preparation for entering the Muslim holy place under police protection.
According to Palestine News Agency, Police stationed at the eight gates leading into the Al-Aqsa compound also prevented Muslims under the age of 40 and students attempting to reach their schools located within the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque from entering it as groups of Jewish fanatics roamed around the holy place provoking Muslim sentiments with their illegal performance of Jewish rituals.
Jewish fanatic groups have called on their followers to storm Al-Aqsa Mosque today and for the next few weeks as they mark Jewish holidays in an effort to change the status quo at the Mosque that bans non-Muslims from praying or performing any rituals within the walled compound, considered the third holiest site in Islam after Makkah and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
Palestinian and Muslim officials have called on the faithful to be present at the holy place at all times to prevent the right-wing Israeli government and Jewish fanatics from imposing their will on the Mosque area and dividing it between Muslims and Jews or simply turning it into a Jewish worship area after destroying the Muslim shrines.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Another 29 civilians, including 15 children, were evacuated from the Selydove community of the Donetsk region to the Zakarpattia region.
The Selydove City Military Administration reported this on Telegram , Ukrinform reported.
"The evacuation of civilians from the Selydove community to safer regions of the country continues. Today, families with children have been evacuated to the Zakarpattia region for further resettlement: 29 people, including 15 children," the statement said.
It is noted that with the help of the 'Proliska' humanitarian mission, the community residents were taken to the Pokrovsk railway station, from where they went to western Ukraine by evacuation train.
As reported, in the Donetsk region, Russian invaders have intensified shelling of settlements since December 2023, so it was decided to extend the mandatory evacuation of the population. Read also:
Russians hit Kostiantynivka, Donetsk
region, with S-300, destroying train station
On the night of February 14, Russian troops shelled a medical facility and a house in Selydove. The main impact of Russian missiles was on the maternity ward. Three people were killed, including a child and a pregnant woman, and 12 others were injured, including four children.
Currently, 524 thousand people remain in the Donetsk region. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion over 1 million 355 thousand people have been evacuated from the Donetsk region, including over 164 thousand children.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The bill on mobilization could be submitted for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada at its next meeting.
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk said this on Ukrainian television, Ukrinform reports.
"The bill has already been discussed in the [Defense] Committee of the Verkhovna Rada, and a comparison table is being prepared for the second reading. I really hope that this draft law will be brought to the floor at the next meeting of the Verkhovna Rada," Stefanchuk said.
He recalled that President Volodymyr Zelensky had signed into law the bill lowering the conscription age from 27 to 25 years. In addition, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on the creation of an electronic office of persons liable for military service and a bill introducing certain guarantees for military personnel.
"And now, in fact, we are working on the fourth bill. These are changes to the law on mobilization, which will clearly establish the criteria of justice regarding Ukrainian citizens fulfilling their duty to defend the motherland.... I emphasize once again, I am convinced that we will have the potential to bring it to the hall at the upcoming meetings of the Verkhovna Rada," Stefanchuk said.
On February 7, the Verkhovna Rada adopted at first reading Bill No. 10449 "On the Introduction of Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Certain Issues of Military Service, Mobilization, and Military Registration."
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dubai : Emirates will introduce an additional daily flight to
Brussels, complementing Emirates' existing schedule and providing a
double-daily service to customers from 29 October 2017.
'The new scheduled flight will be added to meet the growing
demand for travel on the route' Emirates sources said.
The second daily flight to be operated by wide-body Boeing
777-300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration, which will offer eight Private Suites in
First Class, featuring automated sliding doors for privacy and personal
mini-bar; 42 lie-flat seats in Business and 310 spacious seats in Economy.
The new frequency will facilitate easier connections to
several East Asian countries, such as Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, Ho Chi
Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, Bali in Indonesia and Guangzhou in China.
Passengers can now also connect via to Emirates' direct flight to
Auckland in New Zealand.
On board, passengers can discover ice Digital Widescreen,
offering over 2,500 channels of on-demand audio and visual entertainment
including the latest movies, TV shows, music, audio books and games.
Passengers travelling in First and Business also enjoy
Premium Lounge access at Brussels Airport as well as Emirates' complimentary
Chauffeur-drive service providing transport to and from the airport within a
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By Laman Ismayilova
Opera singer, People's Artist Yusif Eyvazov will perform at the Mariinsky Theater on January 5.
The opera singer will perform the parts in Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Troubadour'. He will share the same stage with the Russian operatic soprano Anna Netrebko and mezzo soprano Ekaterina Semenchuk.
'Troubadour' is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto largely written by Salvadore Cammarano, based on the play El trovador (1836) by Antonio Garcia Gutierrez. The opera premiered at the Teatro Apollo in 1853.
It is considered Gutirrrez's most successful play, often described as a high flown, sprawling melodrama.
Known for his beautiful voice, People's Artist Yusif Eyvazov is a regular guest at the world's leading opera houses. His name is included in the book 'The Best Tenors of the World'.
The unique sound of his voice and his vibrant stage presence allow him to combine an active opera career with numerous concert performances.
The opera singer has appeared on numerous recordings for Deutsche Grammophon including a complete recording of Puccini's 'Manon Lescaut' live from the Salzburg Festival and with his spouse, soprano Anna Netrebko's on the cross-over album 'Romanza'.
In 2017, Yusif Eyvazov was awarded the title of People's Artist of Azerbaijan.
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Each Taliban rule sounds more outrageous than the other. According to new reports the Taliban have ordered barbers in Helmand province to stop shaving and trimming beards. Taliban rule stops shaves, trims, and cuts
A notice issued by the Taliban’s ministry for the propagation of virtue and prevention of vice banned barbers from providing shaves, trims, and stylish hairstyles. According to reports, those who violate the directive will receive punishment. The Taliban has also reportedly ordered saloon owners to not play music. According to the Taliban directive, hairdressers must follow the Sharia law while cutting hair and shaving beards.
However, this is not the first time such a rule came to be. Similar to the current rule, the Taliban prevented men from getting fashionable haircuts during their rule between 1996 and 2001. According to reports, barbers throughout Afghanistan have moved to ensure safety from the Talibani directives. To ensure that they don’t face punishments from the militant group, barbers began stopping the new and fashionable hairstyles. More on Taliban’s control in Afghanistan:
The militant group’s new move comes as Mullah Nooruddin Turabi declared that executions will return in Afghanistan. During the 90s, Turabi was the justice minister in the Taliban-led government. Additionally, the Taliban have also prevented girls from going to school. While they declared that girls can go to school as soon as possible, they failed to specify a date.
Soon after the Taliban’s government came to power, their education ministry ordered boys to go back to school. However, an official directive for girls to go back to school is still unheard of. Additionally, the group gets criticism for not having women in its cabinet. The lack of inclusiveness in its government is criticized by people and governments across the world. Zabihulla Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson said that women will get “appointed to certain positions in the necessary sections”. However, he did not provide any timeline or offer names of women who might be in the new government.
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The Perham Lions welcomed new member Marie Nitke into their club at their regular monthly meeting on May 2.
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Riyadh, Sha'ban 01, 1439, April 17, 2018, SPA -- Prince Lieutenant General Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz, Commander of the Joint Forces, here on Tuesday received Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres.
During the meeting, the Secretary General of the United Nations was briefed on the Child Protection Unit at the coalition command in support of legitimacy in Yemen - one of the most important steps in place to protect children in armed conflict. Also, he was briefed on an exhibition of the gravity of the violations and crimes committed by the Iranian-supported Houthi militias against children and civilians inside Yemen, in a major violation of international humanitarian law.
The two officials discussed the file of attacks by Iranian militias for years. The meeting highlighted the principles and ethics of the coalition forces on the humanitarian side and coordination with international organizations, both on food and pharmaceuticals, and facilitating safe exit for civilians and diplomatic missions operating in Yemen, and coordinating all movements of humanitarian convoys of international organizations to ensure their safety during military operations in direct and continuous coordination with the legitimate Yemeni government.
The commander of the joint forces briefed the Secretary General of the United Nations on the commitment by the coalition forces to the rules of international humanitarian law, customary rules and the provisions of Geneva conventions protecting the safety and security of civilians.
The Secretary General of the United Nations expressed admiration for the procedures followed by the coalition, especially the Child Protection Unit, which is consistent with the United Nations Goals.
The meeting was attended by Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations Ambassador Abdallah bin Yahya Al-Mouallimi.
03:35 LOCAL TIME 00:35 GMT
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 1. Foreign Minister of
the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Foreign
Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov within the
diplomatic forum in Antalya, Trend reports, referring to the Azerbaijani Foreign
At the meeting, the sides discussed the current agenda of
bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two countries,
as well as the regional situation in the post-conflict period.
Jeyhun Bayramov noted that multifaceted relations between
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, based on friendship and brotherhood, in
political, economic, trade, transportation and communication,
cultural, humanitarian, and other spheres have recently gained
intensive character as a result of contacts at the highest and high
The necessity to continue cooperation based on mutual support
and solidarity within the framework of regional and international
organizations, especially the Organization of Turkic States, which
is one of the priorities for our country, was emphasized.
Azerbaijani Minister emphasized that our country will host the
29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change (COP29) this year and Azerbaijan's
readiness to cooperate in the implementation of joint measures in
Jeyhun Bayramov informed his counterpart in detail about the
large-scale reconstruction and construction works carried out in
the region in the post-conflict period, steps to normalize
relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and appeals threatening
regional peace and stability. It was mentioned that Armenia's
political and military provocations, which have recently become
more intense, as well as rapid armament and aggressive rhetoric of
this country threaten the peace process.
Bakhtiyor Saidov congratulated Azerbaijan on holding COP29,
wished success in organizing this prestigious event, and said that
Uzbekistan is ready to make its contribution to it.
Other bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest were also
discussed during the meeting," the statement of the ministry
Meanwhile, the day before, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun
Bayramov went on a working visit to Türkiye. During the visit, the
Minister is scheduled to participate in the Antalya Diplomatic
Forum, speak at the panel "Institutionalization in the Turkic
World: Organization of Turkic States in the XXI century", as well
as hold numerous bilateral meetings.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Gulf Exchange opened its 14th branch in Umm Slal Mohammed on September 21, 2023. Customers can now send money instantly to the bank account around the world with best rate and faster credit .
The inauguration of the branch was done by Vice Chairman Jaafar Ali Al Sarraf, Gulf Exchange Management team and other distinguished guest from international banks, money transfer operator, and
Umm Slal Mohammed branch is located at building no 4, Zone 71, Street 674, Umm Slal Commercial road.
For supporting and assisting the customers we will be having multinational staffs with experience in handling Asian, African, and Arabic County transaction .
The branch will be providing services to customers for money exchange , gold bar buy and sell, in addition to money
Gulf Exchange top management expressed their gratitude toward the customers and well wishers who present during this occasion and assure its support to the customers demand to open more new branches in popular locations this year.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Oct. 14 (Petra) -- Members of the Jordan Press Association (JPA) will Friday elect a new president and members of the syndicate's council in the first professional union elections to be held in the Kingdom since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.
A total of 1,142 journalists, who are eligible to vote, will cast their ballots to elect a new president, vice president, and a 9-strong council. For the vote to go ahead the JPA's bylaw requires the presence of the majority of registered members (50+1), otherwise, the election will be deferred to the next Friday and will be held with those present.
The JPA election was supposed to be held in April 2020 but was deferred to this year following the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing defense orders and lockdowns. Following the health preventative measures, the attendance will have to provide a proof of Covid vaccination or submit a negative PCR test conducted in the 72 hours preceding the vote.
Vote counting will be, for the first time in the JPA's history, machine-controlled while machine-rejected ballots will be counted manually, adding that each ballot (for president, VP and members) will carry different colors.
Before the elections, the general assembly will discuss the 2019 and 2020 financial and administrative reports and a recommendation to conduct an actuarial study over the JPA's Cooperation and Social Security Fund.
Running for the presidency of the JPA are: Rakan Saaydeh, Falha Braizat and Tariq Momani. Jamal Ishteiwi, Fayez Odaibat, Majed Qur'an, "Mohamed Ammar" Salah and Saad Hattar are running for Vice President.
Meanwhile, Abdullah Al-Yamani, Adnan Bariyah, Inad Abu Wendi, Tayseer Nuaimat, Khaled Qudah, Walid Hosni, Hashal Adaileh, Sami Harbi, Ohoud Mohsen, Amjad Sunaid, Dhaifallah Hdaithat, Hamza Mizher, Ali Fraihat, Zain Al-Din Khalil, Hazem Khalidi, Alem Qudah, Jamil Ghadayra Al-Barmawi, Amer Al-Smadi, Abdel-Hafiz Al-Hrout, Muwaffaq Kamal, Bilal Al-Aqayleh, Linda Ma'ayah, Jihad Al-Shawabkeh, Ayman Al-Majali, Kamel Nuseirat, Heba Sabbagh, Rana Haddad, Omar Mahrameh, Ibrahim Qubailat and Janti Zakariah, are running for a spot on the 9-strong council.
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Tigers coast past Clearbrook-Gonvick, Cass Lake
The Nevis volleyball team followed a close win over Greenway with decisive wins over Clearbrook-Gonvick and Cass Lake-Bena.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) TACOMA, Wash., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Anthony Brew, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, to his new role as Chief Diversity Officer.
Since joining TrueBlue in January 2021, Brew has been instrumental in helping advance the company's DE&I strategy to ensure that TrueBlue is a place where all employees can be their authentic selves. During his tenure, Brew has helped infuse greater support for DE&I at every step of the employee lifecycle and has led the expansion of the company's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to significantly strengthen TrueBlue's culture of inclusivity.
'Under Tony's leadership, we have made important strides in our commitment to DE&I and towards ensuring that TrueBlue is a place where all employees have the opportunity advance and thrive,' said Steve Cooper, CEO of TrueBlue. 'We are committed to doing more to strengthen DE&I at TrueBlue and, in his new role, Tony will be vital in building on our progress.'
Prior to joining TrueBlue in 2021, Brew spent more than 20 years building successful DE&I and operations programs in the services industry through effective change management and highly accountable stakeholder partnerships.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Director Onir, who has a strong voice for the LGBTQ community, has unveiled the first poster for his highly anticipated film, 'Pine Cone.'
The film serves as a powerful advocate for true representation of the LGBTQ community in cinema coming from lived experiences.
'Pine Cone' is set to open South Asia's largest queer film festival, Kashish, on June 7, promising to captivate audiences with its layered love story of a gay man as he navigates through love, loss and desire.
As an out and proud gay man, Onir has dedicated his career to crafting narratives that celebrate the LGBTQ community and their journey towards love, equality and acceptance. 'Pine Cone' is yet another remarkable addition to his portfolio, exploring queer desire sans filters while challenging stereotypes.
The first poster for 'Pine Cone' offers a glimpse into the intense emotions that engulfs the film. Painted as an art piece, it features the lead actors Vidhur Sethi and Sahib Verma in an intimate and tender moment, symbolising the depth and complexity of the love and desire.
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Royal specialist: Queen Elizabeth II died of "broken heart"
(MENAFN) According to a royal expert, Queen Elizabeth II died of a "broken heart" after her husband, Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, died in April 2021. They had been married for 74 years.
Katie Nicholl, a royal expert, told Entertainment Tonight that the Queen "ultimately died of a broken heart," and that the monarch was never the same after Philip's death.
"Elizabeth wouldn't be the Queen that she was without the support of Philip. He supported her in everything she did in life. Something in her died when he went," Katie Nicholl asserted.
In a private ceremony attended by only royal family members, Prince Philip's coffin was interred along with Queen Elizabeth II's.
“The Queen had everything planned,” Katie Nicholl added.
Queen Elizabeth II was buried privately at George VI Memorial Chapel. Following the state funeral at Westminster Abbey and the committal service in Windsor, the burial took place.
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FAISALABAD: Provincial Minister for Culture and Colonies Mian Khayal Ahmed Kastro said that confidence of parliament in Prime Minister Imran Khan has depicted that PM has strengthened the democratic institutions in the country and this confidence will also help in accelerating national development pace.
Addressing a Dastar Khawan (free food) inaugural ceremony at Zail Ghar Katchery Bazaar, he said that PTI government was an elected government and it will complete its constitutional tenure under dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
He said that Imran Khan was very sincere for national progress and prosperity and in this connection, he also took many steps and launched various programmes for improving life standard of the masses besides redressing their genuine problems at grassroots level.
The minister said that Imran Khan was also against corrupt elements and he will never make any compromise with looters and plunderers.
Responding to a question, the provincial minister said that media always highlighted public problems for their immediate redressal, adding that Punjab government will also utilize all available resources to provide journalist colony, health cards and other facilities to the journalists.
A large number of area people including journalists, traders, laborers and others were also present on the occasion.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times)
AMMAN - The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) has allowed all banks operating in the Kingdom and e-payment companies to set a new ceiling for contactless payments, where the value of one transaction should not exceed JD100 and the total value of transactions per day should not exceed JD300.
The CBJ said that clients have the right to set the maximum limit for one contactless payment or the total per day through mechanisms offered by banks and companies issuing payment tools, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Monday.
The decision was made in response to the needs of the Jordanian market and consumer demands, as well as giving more flexibility in executing payments using electronic tools that support contactless features, especially in light of clients' heavy reliance on such methods, especially for payments outside the Kingdom.
CBJ Governor Adel Sharkas said that contactless payments in the Kingdom have witnessed 'unprecedented growth' after the Central Bank, in late 2020, obliged all banks and e-payment companies not to issue cards and not to use points of sale (POS) devices that do not support contactless features.
Sharkas also said that the CBJ also directed banks and e-payment companies to replace all cards of clients and POS devices of merchants with new ones that support contactless features.
The governor also said that the number of payment cards issued in the Jordanian market exceeded 5.7 million by the end of 2022, all of which support contactless payments, where e-payments for the commercial sector could be made through more than 69,000 points of sale across the Kingdom.
He added that the total value of contactless payments made in the Jordanian market in 2022 amounted to JD1.4 billion, or 37 per cent of the total value of e-payments.
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27 more positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Assam’s Golaghat. With this, the total number of coronavirus cases in the the state has risen to 643.
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking to Twitter informed, “27 new cases of #COVID19+ reported from Golaghat.”
↗Total cases 643
↗Active cases 574


(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Staying at home 24/7 due to the COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy. So now when the restrictions are getting eased, people are starting to venture out. A beach vacation seems to be a favorite for many, and why not? It’s a perfect way to rejuvenate and overcome the endless boredom we faced in isolation. Here are ways to make a beach vacation worthwhile.
Places These are some of the places with the best beaches
To begin with, shortlist some places for your perfect beach vacation. You can find some of the best beaches in the Philippines . Other places such as Maldives , Hawaii, Sri Lanka , Bora Bora, Fiji, Tahiti, Maui and Mauritius have beautiful beaches as well. Back home, Goa is the obvious name. Others are Puri, Gokarna and Kaup (in Karnataka), Tharangambadi (Tamil Nadu).
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(MENAFN - UkrinForm)U.S. President Joe Biden has said that the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is 99% finished and that it is not possible to stop its completion, according to CNN.
"Nord Stream 2 is 99% finished. The idea that anything was going to be said or done was going to stop it was not possible," Biden said .
At the same time, he noted that Germany would respond if Russia uses Nord Stream 2 to harm Ukraine or other countries. Read also:
Germany vows to support Ukraine's energy transition
"I had, as you know, very, very fruitful discussions with Angela Merkel and she's working, and the German government, on a commitment that suggests that if in fact, Russia takes pains to deliberately inflict pain on Ukraine or other countries they will respond," Biden said.
Earlier, reports emerged in U.S. media outlets on the agreement reached between Joe Biden's administration and Angela Merkel's government, which would allow the completion of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in exchange for European security guarantees.
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Dayton campaign pays for travel on state plane
By Don Davis
The Minnesota Jobs Coalition, a conservative group, raised the travel subject Monday when it said it learned a top political aide traveled with the governor.
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Novavax Stock Crashed: Where Did Leadership Fail?
At its peak during the pandemic, Novavax (NVAX) traded as high as over $300 in 2021. On the chart, it
failed to break past that. It found $200 as the support price. In 2022, the lower severity of Covid, with
the omicron variant, allowed countries to re-open the business.
Novavax missed its key break-out opportunity. The firm failed to get approval for its vaccine during the
many Covid pandemic waves. Short-sellers are betting heavily against this biotech's prospects. The short
float is 20%.
Novavax's leaders did not maximize revenue at the most crucial point of the pandemic. Although it
worked on a single-dose vaccine for the flu and Covid, this did not get to the market on time.
Moderna (MRNA) and BioNtech (BNTX) also face similar revenue declines in the upcoming flu season.
But both firms collected billions in revenue. They shored up their balance sheet with cash.
Novavax's misstep will shake up shareholder confidence. The stock will likely fall steadily from here. Its
cash burn rate will pressure the firm to issue stock. This would dilute shareholders.
Bearish investors may consider betting against the company from here. The firm is strategically
disillusioned. It does not have enough momentum to carry any product to market.
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