(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 26 . The EU is working to
expand the financing of the mine clearance process in Azerbaijan,
EU Ambassador to the country Peter Michalko said during the 2nd
International Humanitarian Conference on mine clearance themed
"Combating the mine threat - the path to sustainable development"
in Baku, trend reports.
"The EU is a global leader responsible for mine action and a
major partner of Azerbaijan in this field. The EU is also
strengthening the cooperation of the member states in order to
increase assistance and funding for the country in mine clearance,"
the ambassador said.
The main purpose of the event, which is a continuation of the
International Conference on humanitarian mine action and the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), held on from March 30 through
April 1, 2022, is to bring to the attention of the international
community and parties interested in combating the mine threat
consequences faced by the country.
Moreover, taking into account the global nature of the problem,
the conference is designed to present national and global SDGs on
humanitarian de-mining, strengthening joint partnership and support
in this direction.
The conference was attended by about 160 representatives from 51
countries, including former heads of state and government, members
of parliaments of several countries, the UN headquarters senior
staff, representatives of reputable international organizations,
institutions working in the field of mine clearance, as well as
representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the
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(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian joined Tuesday the ministerial conference of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) in Uzbekistan's capital and gave an address in which he condemned the European Union for its emotional behaviors.
In his address, Amir Abdollahian discussed many problems as well as intra-regional trade, connectivity, energy, innovation, and the situation in Afghanistan.
“ECO should promote intra-regional trade between members. So far, this has been less so, and trade between members has not received sufficient support from ECO's trade mechanisms. I suggest and request that all members, and not just the 5 member countries of the ECOTA trade agreement, support and participate in the initiation of negotiations for trade liberalization at the regional level,” he added.
Amir Abdollahian said, “Transportation is one of the drivers of convergence and collective development and prosperity of the economic capacities of the region in the coming years. As a region, ECO is a transit route to connect peripheral regions including East and South Asia, North and Eastern Europe, and the south of the Persian Gulf.”
He as well touched on the energy security issues that is now damaging the world. “The current energy security crisis in the world and the region has clearly revealed the vulnerability of energy consuming countries to unexpected shocks. Climate changes and recent winter cold have also highlighted the vulnerability of some energy producing countries. The ECO region can become a model of partnership between energy producing countries and energy consuming countries.
Undoubtedly, participation in the gas and electricity sectors is one of ECO'S priorities in this regard,” he added, noting, “I would like to point out the initiative of the honorable presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran under the title ‘Gas in the service of the recovery of the global economy after Covid’, which was presented in the assembly of gas exporting countries. This initiative can also be the basis for participation in the ECO region.”
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Indian woman who jumped from Sharjah building was pregnant
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A pregnant woman fell to her death from a high-rise in Sharjah on Monday morning. Prima facie, the police believe the woman committed suicide, as there was no evidence of any foul-play.
The 32-year-old Indian woman jumped from the seventh floor of the building in Al Majaz area. The incident was reported at 9.30am. She had a five-year-old daughter and was three months pregnant, according to residents of the building.
Residents said the woman lived on the third floor of the building. On the day of the incident, she went to her friend's flat on the seventh floor.
"She had a chat with her, after which she asked for a glass of water. The friend went to the kitchen to get the water, but when she came out, she couldn't find the woman. Fearing the worst, the friend woke her husband up, who realised the woman had jumped from the balcony."
On being notified about the incident, the police dispatched paramedics and patrols to the site. The team found the woman dead at the spot. Initial examinations revealed that she died from internal bleeding and severe damage to her skull.
The police detained a number of relatives and acquaintances to determine if there was foul-play. However, they have not found evidence for any.
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(MENAFN) The economic confidence index of Turkey experienced a slight decline in February, according to data released by the country's statistical institute on Wednesday. It stood at 99, marking a decrease of 0.4 percent compared to January. This index serves as a comprehensive measure, encompassing both consumer and producer sentiments, expectations, and assessments regarding the overall economic landscape of the nation.
Among the key components of the economic confidence index, the consumer confidence index registered a decrease of 1.3 percent from the previous month. Similarly, the confidence levels within the retail trade sector experienced a decline of 1 percent, while the real sector confidence index saw a decrease of 0.9 percent. These declines suggest a certain level of apprehension or subdued optimism among consumers and businesses regarding Turkey's economic trajectory.
In contrast, there were positive developments in certain sectors. Both the construction and services indexes recorded increases, with growth rates of 1 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively. These upticks in confidence within these sectors may reflect pockets of resilience or optimism amidst the broader economic landscape.
The economic confidence index serves as a vital barometer of the overall sentiment and outlook within Turkey's economic environment. A reading above 100 typically signals optimism, while a figure below 100 indicates a more pessimistic sentiment. As such, the February data suggests a nuanced picture of economic sentiment, with various sectors experiencing differing levels of confidence and outlooks for the future.
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Rani Mukerji -led film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway finally has a release date. The movie, directed by Ashima Chibber, will be coming to theaters on May 20, 2022, said its makers. This means it will engage in a head-on clash with Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra's HIT: The First Case. And since both belong to the thriller genre, it will be a tough competition.
Takeaways Why does this story matter?
Among Mukerji's last three releases, Hichki and Mardaani 2 did well with critics and viewers, while Bunty Aur Babli 2 received a lukewarm response. All these films had the actress in different roles and she aced them all. Will Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway be as engaging? We'll have to wait and watch, but that it's based on a real-life incident makes it worth it.
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San Francisco, Aug 27 (IANS) In a relief for Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg, the top Meta executives will not depose in a lawsuit about the Cambridge Analytica scandal, after the social network reached an out-of-court settlement with the plaintiffs.
The depositions were set to happen sometime before September 20 where Zuckerberg was to answer questions for up to six hours, while Sandberg could face up to five hours of deposition.
The deposition came as part of a lawsuit filed in a California court on behalf of Facebook users impacted by Meta's partnership with Cambridge Analytica.
According to The Verge, Meta and the plaintiffs have now reached an agreement and requested a stay of 60 days to finalise their written agreement.
The lawsuit had alleged that Facebook illegally shared user data with third parties.
In the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook gained access to the private data of 67 million Facebook users, which was used to profile voters.
Sandberg has now stepped down from her key role as Meta's Chief Operating Officer after 14 years as the company's second-highest ranking executive.
Meta has appointed its chief growth officer Javier Olivan as the new CEO.
Sandberg will remain a Meta employee through September 30, after which she will continue as a board member.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Just some years ago, artificial intelligence was the sort of thing straight out of sci-fi movies. Today, it's practically everywhere - and Huawei is making sure that it is able to offer the future today.
"As we enter the age of intelligence, AI is no longer a virtual concept, but something that intertwines with our daily life," David Wang, country head for the UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Afghanistan at Huawei Consumer Business Group, told Khaleej Times.
"AI can enhance user experience, provide valuable services and improve product performance."
Wang was responding to questions related to the launch of the company's latest flagship, the Huawei and , which were unveiled in Munich, Germany. Both devices have the Kirin 970, the world's first AI processor with a dedicated neural processing unit to support a new generation of 'intelligent' smartphones, plus the latest Leica dual-lens cameras, among other new features.
Huawei's devices have attracted a following, thanks to large displays and prices lower than the titans of the sector, Samsung and Apple. It also helps that preferences, especially in the Middle East, are shifting.
In the UAE, Wang says, the 25-34 age group exceeds 2.5 million, roughly representing about 27 per cent of the population. The perception of Arab millennials when it comes to luxury is changing rapidly, much different from previous generations. "For them, it's more about the experience than the brand or material components of the product," he added.
Pre-orders for the 5.9-inch Huawei Mate 10 in the UAE will begin on Friday, and will hit shelves on November 1. The six-inch Mate 10 Pro, meanwhile, will be available by mid-November.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Ooredoo Qatar, a leading one-stop national provider of ICT, is the Exclusive Telecommunications Sponsor of the second Waste Management Conference & Exhibition, an event to be held on June 13-14 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel. Ooredoo provides IoT smart solutions that can help prevent over-spilling and protect the environment. In addition, the solution will offer operational efficiency, which will reduce pollution and carbon emissions, and provide more transparent and visible operations at every stage.
The telecom giant’s display will comprise a unified command and control centre for waste and fleet management, and waste management devices (for example, waste bin fill level sensors), a press statement notes. Taken together, this constitutes a ‘powerful practical contribution to Ooredoo’s sustainable, environmental, social and governance-driven contribution to Qatar National Vision 2030’, the statement adds.
Hassan al-Emadi – senior director, ICT Product Development at Ooredoo – said:“A clean world ensures happy and healthy people and Ooredoo has adopted a green approach as a major principle underpinning its contribution to Qatar National Vision 2030. By sponsoring and contributing to this conference, we aim to showcase our state-of-the-art technology in Smart Waste Management and will be displaying the very latest industry products.”
Business customers can leverage the Ooredoo Advantage, ‘making Ooredoo ‘Best for Business’, thanks to its breadth and depth of talent, best fixed and mobile networks, broadest portfolio of ICT services and solutions, and for being a trusted partner for 60 years’.
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(MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Muscat- Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism) is a complex developmental disability that typically occurs in the first three years of life and persists into adulthood. It is a neurological disorder that affects the child's ability to interact with others.
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 160 people are autistic. The three main symptoms of autism include lack of social skills, lack of nonverbal communication skills and repetitive behaviours.
In alignment to the UN International Days, Al Jisr Foundation is looking into autism because it is a major issue that concerns the community. In 2016, Al Jisr cooperated with one of the international schools to establish a specialised institution for autistic children. The building included a clinic, classrooms and additional resources. The cost of the project was approximately RO1.5mn. After further research, a few criticisms arose. The first was that will the institute alienate autistic children from the community? The second criticism was that will merging the different severity levels of autistic children together benefit them?
Therefore, Al Jisr Foundation has decided to conduct a thorough research to understand the needs of autism in terms of health and education in Oman. After understanding the needs of autistic children, Al Jisr Foundation will select projects that they will adopt to assist in finding a valuable solution for the matter. The research will be available to all the institutions that would like to contribute to this important topic. Private organisations are encouraged to participate with Al Jisr. For details, contact Azza Al Barwani at and Fahad al Harrasi at .
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(MENAFN- IANS) Bridgetown, Dec 10 (IANS) Veteran fast-bowling all-rounder Andre Russell has made a return to the West Indies' T20I squad for the upcoming series against England, starting next week.
Russell is back in the West Indies' set-up for the shortest format for the first time since the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup in the UAE.
The 35-year-old recently played for Deccan Gladiators in the Abu Dhabi T10 league, where his team lost to New York Strikers in the final of the competition on Saturday.
He will now join the West Indies team ahead of first T20I at Bridgetown on Tuesday and will run till December 21. Russell has been a member of West Indies team winning 2012 and 2016 T20 World Cups and has 67 T20I appearances.
All-rounder Matthew Forde has earned a maiden call-up to the T20I team on the back of ODI squad inclusion, while another all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford is also back in the scheme of things in the shortest format for the first time since 2020.
Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie also returns, so as Nicholas Pooran and Jason Holder, who had made themselves unavailable for ODI selection.
ODI skipper Shai Hope is the vice-captain in T20Is to skipper Rovman Powell, while Johnson Charles, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith and Oshane Thomas have been left out after being in squad for the series against India in August this year.
"This will be the final home T20I series for the West Indies in 2023, as they prepare to be one of the two host teams for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA in June 2024."
"We have selected a squad that we think gives us the best chance of success in that tournament. We will continue to assess in the lead up to the competition," said Desmond Haynes, the CWI men's lead selector.
West Indies squad: Rovman Powell (captain), Shai Hope (vice-captain), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd
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Azonto Petroleum shares rise as Gazelle gets presidential sign off
(ASX:APY LON:AZO) shares gained a third after its part owned affiliate Vioco has been granted an Exclusive Exploitation Authorisation (EEA) for the Gazelle gas field offshore Cote d'Ivoire.
The EEA award was signed by the President of Cote d'Ivoire.
It comes after a field development plan was approved at the end of October and it is anticipated that Vioco will reach a project sanction decision in the first half of 2015.
First gas could then follow 14 to 16 months later in the second half of 2016.
"Overall progress on Gazelle has been much slower than originally anticipated but award of the EEA by the President is visible confirmation of continued support for the project from the highest level" said chief executive Rob Shepherd.
As we indicate in our corporate presentation and as also highlighted in external research available on our website
He added: "the value of Azonto's interest in Gazelle is significantly in excess of our current market capitalisation.
"The reality is that whilst the development of Gazelle has faced additional execution challenges primarily due to the need to fully align the upstream and midstream phases the economics remain fully robust even though the price of oil has fallen significantly in recent months.
"We look forward therefore to working with Vioco towards project sanction and unlocking full value for shareholders."
Azonto owns a 35% stake in Vioco alongside Vitol which has the other 65%.
On Azonto shares gained 17% to trade at 0.35p.
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Qatar- Ministry launches infection prevention programme
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), is implementing the National Programme for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Qatar.
The programme is based on WHO's newly published guidelines on the basic components of infection prevention and control programmes at the health facilities level.
In this context, the Ministry of Public Health held several meetings with representatives of healthcare facilities with a view to determining the appropriate mechanisms for implementing the programme.
Huda Amer al-Kathiri, deputy director, healthcare quality and patient safety at the Ministry of Public Health, stressed the importance of the programme, which aims to establish and strengthen a comprehensive national approach to prevention and control of communicable diseases, as well as implementation of the best practices for the prevention and control of communicable diseases in healthcare facilities and the raising of public awareness of infection control.
She explained that the programme comes within the framework of the continuous efforts of the ministry in co-operation with other health sector establishments in working to apply the highest standards of quality and safety of health services in order to ensure access to the best results for each patient individually and the community in general.
Al-Kathiri pointed out that the national anti-infection week, which is being held from October 15 to 19 is an awareness campaign to highlight the importance of infection prevention and infection control practices in healthcare facilities to maintain patient safety and educate workers to prevent the spread of infection.
The campaign also aims to increase awareness among health service users and to inform them of the importance of their role in protecting themselves and protecting others from infection. (QNA)
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 5th July, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al-Hajraf, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), at Qasr Al Bahr Palace today.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed welcomed the GCC chief and discussed with him ways of enhancing joint GCC action for the best interest of GCC member states' peoples and fulfilling their aspirations for development and prosperity.
Attending the meeting were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO), H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Municipality and Planning in Ajman, and a number of Sheikhs and senior officials.
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Coronavirus in India Photograph:( Zee News Network )
In Madhya Pradesh, 107 people were infected with the virus with the total number of cases rising to 3,049
Coronavirus in Delhi shot up to 5,000 cases with the total number of cases surging to 5,104 with 206 cases reported.
The death toll in Delhi due to COVID-19 rose to 64, health authorities said.
Maharashtra government on Tuesday said 841 new coronavirus cases were reported with 34 deaths.
The total number of cases due to the virus rose to 15,525 in the state. Mumbai reported 635 new coronavirus cases with 26 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 387 in the city. The number of infected cases has now risen to 9,758.
In Madhya Pradesh, 107 people were infected with the virus with the total number of cases rising to 3,049. The death toll in the state has now risen to 176.
The Uttar Pradesh government reported 118 new patients were confirmed with the virus since Monday evening with the number of positive cases rising to 2,880.
The state government said 987 patients were discharged with 56 people having lost their lives due to the virus.


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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, March 5 (IANS) Actor Vijay Varma, who is gearing up for his upcoming project 'Murder Mubarak', has shared that his role of a lawyer in 'Murder Mubarak' gave him a break from his dark characters.
The actor spoke with the media at the trailer launch of 'Murder Mubarak', and offered insights into his role, shedding light on the complexities of his character, Akash Oberoi.
He told the media, "It is a little bit of a break from the bad guys I have played. I would like to say that. Although it's a mystery, I won't reveal much."
Delving further into his character, Varma hinted at Oberoi's persona, revealing, "But Akash Oberoi is a lawyer, his heart is broken, that's all I know. He has a love and hate relationship with this Club, and he wants to run away from it. So, this is what I can say right now."
Vijay's portrayal of Akash Oberoi promises to be a departure from his previous roles.
Meanwhile, the actor also has 'IC814: The Kandahar Hijack' in the pipeline.
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(MENAFN- KNN India)
India remains top buyer of Russian oil with 70% cargoes in Jan
New Delhi, Jan 25 (KNN) Filling the void left by EU buyers, India has been a top buyer of Russian crude oil with around 70 per cent of January cargoes of Urals oil heading to India, reported Reuters.
As sellers try to meet strong demand in Asia and benefit from rising global energy prices, Urals and KEBCO crude oil loadings from Russia's Baltic ports of Primorsk and Ust-Luga are set to rise by 50 per cent this month from December.
Amid active buying of the Russian oil, India's oil imports jumped to a five-month record in December.
China, which is seen as the second largest buyer of Urals in January, is also
raising oil purchases
in physical markets.
rose by around 1 per cent
on Monday to a seven-week high as the market expected economic recovery in top oil importer China this year.
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J&K Dilbag Singh | File Photo
Srinagar- Hours after unknown militants shot dead a Kashmiri Pandit and injured his brother in south Kashmir's Shopian district, the Director General of Police, J&K Dilbag Singh on Tuesday called for intensified cordon and search operations to track down the militants and their support system.
Singh passed these instructions during a joint security review meeting of police, army and CRPF at DPO, Shopian, a police spokesperson said. The DGP was accompanied by ADGP Armed, J&K, S.J.M Gillani and ADGP Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar.
Addressing the meeting, Singh, as per the spokesperson said that“terrorists and their masters across the border” are unhappy with the fast growing peace in J&K have once again targeted the innocents. The DGP, he said, also vowed that those involved in the barbaric incident would be brought to justice.
Singh, the spokesperson said, directed the officers to revisit the security plans of their respective jurisdictions and to remain extra alert.
“The DGP said that Pak and its agencies are constantly conspiring to create disturbance in J&K with an intention of creating an atmosphere of fear among the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
“He stressed for intensified cordon and search operations to track down the terrorists and their support system. He directed the officers to further strengthen and augment the intelligence as well as security grids in their respective areas for the safety and security of the people,” he added.
According to the spokesperson, the DGP directed for increased patrolling and area dominations to restrict the“terror activities”.
“All the suspicious elements that are providing any kind of support to terrorist activities should be kept under radar,” the DGP said, while stressing for stringent action against the elements found involved in anti peace activities.
During the meeting, the spokesperson said, the DGP reiterated the importance of maintaining close synergy between the J&K Police and other agencies to meet the security challenges.
Singh, he said, directed the officers to brief their respective officers and personnel on a regular basis.
He further said that the officers apprised DGP regarding the security scenario of the district.
The meeting was attended by DIG South Kashmir, Abdul Jabbar, Brigadier 22 Sector Neeraj Kumar, SSP Pulwama Ghulam Jeelani, CO 14th BN CRPF Vishal Khandwal, CO 34-RR Suraj Kumar Rai, CO 178 Bn CRPF Sujeet Kumar, CO-15 Garahwal, Ashitosh Tapliyal, SP Shopian, Ms. Tanushre, ASP Shopian, Ifroz Ahmad Mir and other officers
Later, the spokesperson said, the DGP visited army's 92 Base hospital here and enquired about the health of the injured civilian Pritamber Kumar Bhat. Singh, he said, also visited the ITBP personnel who were injured in a road accident in Pahalgam in Anantnag district.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko met with the leadership of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, during which he discussed the prospects for EBRD investments in the decarbonisation projects in Ukraine.
“Minister of Energy of Ukraine German Galushchenko met with the leadership of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development – EBRD Vice President Alain Pilloux and EBRD Vice President for Policy and Partnerships Mark Bowman. The parties discussed the processes and prospects for decarbonization of Ukraine's energy sector, fair transformation of coal regions, development of nuclear and renewable energy,” the Ministry of Energy informs.
As noted, the EBRD supports Ukraine in its efforts to make a green transition and is ready to invest in specific projects on decarbonization and renewable energy.
As reported, on November 22, Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko discussed with the newly appointed EBRD Vice President for Policy and Partnerships Mark Bowman the prospects for further cooperation.
To date, the EBRD has invested EUR 15.3 billion in 505 projects in Ukraine. As of August 31, the EBRD's portfolio in Ukraine includes 206 active projects.
The EBRD grants loans for projects in the fields of energy, agribusiness, transport, finance, etc.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
Doha: The Department of Human Rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) participated yesterday in a virtual symposium organised by the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking in cooperation with the United Nations Migration Mission in the State of Qatar, on the occasion of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
The symposium highlighted Qatar’s efforts to combat human trafficking, identified lessons learned and best practices, and presented potential challenges in this regard.
Director of the Department of Human Rights at MoFA, Dr. Turki bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, gave a presentation on the national mechanism in combating human trafficking, the strategy adopted by the State of Qatar to combat human trafficking and forced labour, and the state’s international obligations in this field, as well as the role of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking.
The symposium was attended by Vice-chairman of the National Human Rights Committee Dr. Mohammed Saif Al Kuwari, Chief of Mission of United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Qatar Iman Ereiqat, Ambassador of Nepal to the State of Qatar H E Narad Bharadwaj, Charge d’Affaires at US Embassy H E John Desrocher, and Head of ILO Project Office for the State of Qatar Max Tunon.
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Elkton Budget, Fee Hikes Approved
Town Council passed proposed rate increases and Elkton’s fiscal 2014 budget that included them at a special session Thursday, according to town officials.
Council adopted the spending…
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Professor in Publishing Studies, University of Stirling Profile Articles Activity
Claire Squires joined Stirling in 2009 as Director of the Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication. Her publishing career includes editorial and publicity roles at Hodder & Stoughton General Trade Division, and freelance and consultancy work for a variety of trade and academic publishers.
Claire's research interests focus on the history of the book and publishing studies in the 20th and 21st centuries, both in the UK and globally. She has particular interests in contemporary literary publishing, children's books and publishing, digital publishing, literary prizes and book festivals, ghostwriting and small nations publishing. Her books and publications include Marketing Literature: The Making of Contemporary Writing in Britain, books on Philip Pullman and Zadie Smith, and articles on a variety of aspects of the contemporary literary marketplace.
She is Director for Publications and Awards for SHARP (the Society for the History of Authorship, Reading and Publishing). She has been a judge for the Saltire Society Literary Awards (2010-2014), and is a current judge for the Saltire Society Publisher of the Year Award (2013-). In 2015, she was given a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award for a teen novel-in-progress set in early 20th century Glasgow.
- –present Professor in Publishing Studies , University of Stirling
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LONDON, England – Foreign secretary Liz Truss and Australian foreign minister Marise Payne have agreed to closer cooperation to offer clean, reliable and transparent finance for investment in infrastructure that meets the needs and priorities of our Indo-Pacific partners. The new agreement will deepen the UK and Australia's cooperation on infrastructure investment across the Indo-Pacific, setting the scope for joint and complementary financing and technical assistance for high-standard development projects such as disaster-resilient and climate-adapted infrastructure.
“Truss and Payne signed the Memorandum of Understanding today, during Truss's visit to Australia for AUKMIN and after a roundtable with private investors in Sydney,” said the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Foreign secretary Truss said:
“The UK and Australia are natural partners, and we are determined to play a positive and proactive role by financing and delivering clean infrastructure that is reliable and honest. The UK is committed to building a 'network of liberty' and that means championing democracy by supporting countries in the Indo-Pacific to resolve their development needs.”
Foreign minister Payne, said:
“Australia's vision for the Indo-Pacific is of an open, inclusive and resilient community of sovereign nations. We have progressively transformed our investment approach in line with the evolving infrastructure needs and priorities across the Indo-Pacific, with a strong focus on climate-adapted and resilient projects. We look forward to deepening our engagement with the UK to deliver practical infrastructure solutions that drive economic growth, enhance connectivity and achieve development goals in the Indo-Pacific region.”
A new 'Strategic Infrastructure and Development Dialogue' has been agreed between the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
“The UK is stepping up its work on infrastructure investment and aims to mobilise up to £8 billion of UK-backed financing a year by 2025. This includes the relaunch of the UK Development Finance Institution British International Investment, which is expanding in the Indo-Pacific, through injecting new capital and has a new investment strategy to finance projects across sectors, from ports to renewable energy and digital.
“Building on existing collaboration with Australia, the UK will also continue investment into the Private Infrastructure Development Group, to further develop a pipeline of investable projects in the region,” FCDO said in a press release on January 20.
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PAHALGAM- Department of Youth Services and Sports District Anantnag on Friday kick started U-19 competitions for Kabaddi and Tug of War at famous health resort, the land of Shepherds, Pahalgam.
On this occasion MoS Ministry of Home Affairs Ajay Kumar Mishra was the chief guest. District Development Council Chairman Muhammad Yousuf Gorsi, Deputy Inspector General SKR, SSP Anantnag, Additional District Development Commissioner Anantnag, along with other senior officers and officials of the District Administration participated in the event.
Speaking on the occasion MoS Mishra highlighted the policies of government for the welfare of the youth, particularly towards the sports development. He congratulated the Department Of Youth Services & Sports for conducting such events for the betterment of youth. He also urged upon the youth to take part sports activities besides working hard to excel in studies.
The inaugural Kabaddi match was played between HSS Pahalgam and HSS Batakoot which was won by HSS Batakoot, while as Tug of War match was won by HSS Pahalgam by defeating HSS Batakoot. On the occasion a colourful cultural program was displayed by HSS Pahalgam and traditional Gojri language song was presented by students of HSS Batakoot.
Later a presentation Ceremony was held at which the MoS distributed prizes among the 1st and 2nd place holders.
Also 13 cricketkKits were distributed by MoS Mishra among 13 schools drawn from 12 education zones of the District.
District Youth Services and Sports Officer, technical officials, members of Activities Section were also present on the occasion.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 3:31 PM
MAG, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, has announced the launch of 90 villa plots for sale at its Keturah Reserve, the Dh3 billion luxury residential development in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, District 7 in Meydan.
The plots, which range from 480-1,080 square metres, will enable buyers to develop their own villas in line with the overall Keturah Reserve master development, scheduled to be completed by Q2 2025.
Keturah Reserve will feature 93 townhouses, 90 villas, 540 units across six apartment block buildings, and eight penthouse apartments. The project is the first residential development in the Middle East to immerse residents in nature through Bio Living to improve the physical, mental and emotional well-being of its occupants.
Keturah Reserve is conceived to create a thriving and harmonious community with communal spaces like The Park, the outdoor pool, women's and men's gyms, and spas.
Keturah Reserve's homes are angled to capture and maximise natural daylight, gently diffusing it throughout the interior without heat or glare; double-volume interior spaces increase the flow of naturally cooled air, reducing the need for air conditioning. The open-plan spaces are also designed without corridors or hallways, with custom-designed furniture and fixtures produced for each space to optimise the flow of passage.
Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, Senior Executive Vice Chairman of MAG, said:“We are pleased with the launch of the villa plots at Keturah Reserve, enabling buyers to develop their customised homes. The project is uniquely conceived and designed, each of its details crafted with care to elevate and enrich the lives of every generation of our residents. We are confident Keturah Reserve will set a precedent in the regional real estate sector.”
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Los Angeles French American artist NoiseGun just released the new Synth-Pop Dark Wave single“Pulsation”.
Long Beach, CA – October 21st, 2021 – French American artist NoiseGun just released the new Synth-Pop Dark Wave single“Pulsation”.
The song is now available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, SoundCloud, iTunes, Amazon Music and more. An official video is also available on YouTube with more than 50,000 views already.
“Pulsation” features French lyrics with an English chorus, the title of the song. Released in October 2021, this is the Noisegun's 5th single to date.
“This is an autobiographical song based on my experience traveling abroad and my encounters with a few lovely and mysterious foreign girls” says NoiseGun.
The song is a throwback to 80’s Synth Pop, New Wave with a modern Dark Wave feel. It was solely made with machines, including synthesizers, drum machines and a sequencer.
More releases will follow in 2022, including tracks in English, French showcasing NoiseGun's international identity.
Born in Marseille, South of France and now based in Long Beach (Los Angeles County), California, NoiseGun crosses musical and cultural borders, from Dark Wave to Post-Punk, Shoegaze, Electronica, Industrial with lyrics in both English and French.
Watch the “Pulsation” music video here , listen to the song on Spotify and check out Noisegun's Instagram .
For a limited time, you can also download the MP3 for free on
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The Asahi Shimbun reports that Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) will formally create the country's first "marine" combat brigade since World War II on March 27.
The unit is being deployed to defend Japan's southernmost islands, including a group of islets claimed by both Tokyo and Beijing. But the Japanese newspaper says the unit is currently "marooned" because it's still awaiting delivery of 17 tiltrotor Osprey transport planes from the US. The delivery of the aircraft is expected to begin in fiscal 2018.
Deploying the marines has also been delayed because the Japanese government is still trying to secure a base for the Ospreys - which are designed to ferry the troops to island battlefields.
The V-22 Osprey is a high-speed, tiltrotor military aircraft made by Boeing that has vertical takeoff and landing, and short takeoff and landing capabilities.
Japan's new marine brigade will be based in the GSDF's Camp Ainoura in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture. Saga Airport, which sits on reclaimed land in Ariake Bay, is 60-kilometers from Sasebo, a major naval base used by both Japan and the US. Asahi says Saga Airport is a top candidate as a potential site to accommodate the Ospreys.
While GSDF troops routinely train in amphibious warfare, this is the first time since 1945 that the armed forces have mustered a specialized marine unit dedicated to island defense. However, Japan's military is yet to create a separate marine corps or branch of naval infantry as was the case with the Imperial Japanese Navy.
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Health workers check the temperature of a policeman outside a containment zone in Hyderabad Photograph:( AFP )
The number of coronavirus cases in India has shot up to 5,85,493 including 2,20,114 active cases,
The coronavirus pandemic claimed 507 lives in the last 24 hours with 18,653 new coronavirus cases.
The number of COVID-19 cases in the country has shot up to 5,85,493 including 2,20,114 active cases, India's health ministry informed with the death toll rising to 17,400.
India's health ministry said that 3,47,979 have been cured of the virus.
Maharashtra which has been hit hardest due to the virus reported 245 deaths and 4,878 new coronavirus cases today with the total number of cases in the state rising to 1,74,761 including 75,979 active cases.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra's capital Mumbai reported 903 new coronavirus cases and 36 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 77,197 including 2,84,73 active cases.
There have been 4,554 deaths due to the virus in India's financial capital.
India's national capital reported 2,199 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 8,7360 including 2,62,70 active cases
The death toll due to virus in Delhi has gone up to 2,742. The Delhi government said that 5,31,752 tests have been done so far.
Gujarat reported 620 coronavirus cases and 20 deaths in the last 24 hours with the number of cases in the state rising to 32,446. There have been 1,848 deaths due to the virus in the state.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A first-of-its-kind conference in the Middle East and North African region on District Cooling & Heating will begin on Tuesday under the auspices of HE the Minister of Energy and Industry Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada at Ritz Carlton Doha.
The two-day event is held in association with the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA). It is being organised by Marafeq Qatar, in association with the Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (Kahramaa) and Euroheat & Power.
Delegates from several European organisations, decision-makers and entrepreneurs are expected to participate in the conference.
The event will also feature the 5th Global District Energy Climate Awards Ceremony, honouring the five best companies and projects all over the globe which have adopted innovative technologies in the conservation of energy used in cooling and heating systems.
Marafaq Qatar CEO Ahmed al-Ammari said the conference is a clear evidence for Qatar's firm belief in the significance of environmental conservation and the prevention of pollution of any type.
The conference will include sessions on various issues concerning district cooling and heating, namely the best practices and benchmarks in the field, markets and customer awareness, unification of standards, quality control, resource usage efficiency set in the Montreal protocol, and the common challenges facing operation and maintenance processes.
Along with the conference, there will be an exhibition for entrepreneurs and business delegates. Several local and global companies will participate in the exhibition.
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Srinagar: Authorities in Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have directed its officers to deny the security clearance to the persons who are involved in law & order, stone pelting cases and other crime prejudicial to the security of the state.
“All the field units of CID SB-Kashmir are hereby directed to ensure that during verification related to passport, service and any other verification related to Government services/schemes, the subject’s involvement in law & order, stone pelting cases and other crime prejudicial to the security of the state be specifically looked into and same must be corroborated from local police station records,” reads a circular issued by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CID SBK.
“Also, digital evidence like CCTV footage, photographs, videos and audio clips, quadcopter images available in the records of the police, security forces and security agencies be also referred,” the circular reads.
It added that any subject found involved in any such cases must be denied the security clearance. (Agencies)
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Face masks play an important role in preventing infection against COVID-19 infections, including the Omicron variant if used properly, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said.
For best results, people should wear medical masks as they are more effective than cloth masks in preventing infection. They should have:
• 3 layers to provide good protection against outside particles
• An internal wire across the nose to allow a close fit with no air leaks from the sides
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Those at high risk of severe COVID-19
For those at high risk for severe diseases such as older people and those with chronic diseases, they should wear an N95 or KN95 mask when they are outside or near other people.
These masks use multiple layers of synthetic material to provide high levels of protection against outside particles.
When are people required to wear a mask?
• To ensure the health and safety of the population and reduce the spread of COVID-19, the wearing of masks is mandatory in all closed and open public settings.
•The only exceptions are for children under 6 years old (although it is safe for children above 2 years of age to wear a mask) and people performing sport and exercise in open spaces.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) – Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and The COP28 President-Designate expressed his support for the UN Secretary-General's call for climate solidarity and acceleration.
A major UN“Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report”, released on Monday from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), outlines the many options that can be taken now, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change.
''The COP28 UAE Presidency stands ready to support all countries in agreeing greater ambition at COP28. To achieve 1.5C and get to global net zero by 2050 we need transformational progress in the next 7 years. Progress can only happen through partnership, not polarization. We must accelerate decarbonisation of all industries. Governments need to adopt smart policies to incentivize breakthrough technologies and enable the rapid deployment of renewables and zero carbon energies,'' Dr. Al Jaber emphasised.
''We should inject a business mindset, short term KPIs and an ambitious action-oriented agenda to accelerate mitigation efforts and remember that the objective is to curb emissions, not progress. We need to rapidly build the new energy system and reduce emissions from today's energy mix before unplugging the current energy system. All governments, private sector, financial institutions, industry and NGOs must come together as one to meet the challenges with ambitious climate action that delivers benefits for the climate and the economy at the same time,'' he added.
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Bali reopens to tourists in October
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Indonesia’s scenic island of Bali reopens to international tourism in October after months of closure due to the coronavirus scourge. Indonesia’s tourism minister made the announcement after several plans to reopen the popular tourist destination failed to gain traction. The central government has said that the pandemic-stricken Bali will be ready to receive international tourists, backpackers and adventurers.
After a meeting at the Bali Tourism Polytechnic on September 24, Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno announced that the central government plans to reopen the international travel corridor in October.
The plan to reopen the border was launched after receiving reports from Bali’s Deputy Governor Cok Ace about recent Covid-19 transmissions in Bali which have declined significantly and have been properly addressed. “After being informed that Bali is properly handling Covid-19 transmissions, Luhut immediately asked us to prepare reopening procedures by October 2021.” Sandiaga added.
While no specific details were provided on which countries would be welcome in Bali and the exact date of the reopening, several reports have indicated that the island will only be open to vaccinated tourists and will require testing. Entrance.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. Uzbekistan and
Kazakhstan discussed in detail the progress of the implementation
of current joint projects and agreements, as well as the
possibilities of expanding bilateral trade, economics, transport,
logistics, and interregional cooperation, Trend reports.
During the meeting between Minister of Investment, Industry, and
Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov and Minister of Trade and
Integration of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev on September 22, both
sides noted the positive dynamics of the growth of trade turnover
between the two countries.
In particular, the ministers stressed additional opportunities
to increase mutual trade turnover to $10 billion in the coming
years due to mutual supplies of food, textiles, automobiles,
electrical equipment, ferrous metals, oil, and gas products. A
joint foreign trade company created in the spring of 2023, having
already exported products totaling $1.3 million during its
operation, is designed to contribute to this.
As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed on the format of
further cooperation on the implementation of the agreements reached
and the defined new areas of mutually beneficial cooperation.
Meanwhile, 7 trade contracts and 24 joint investment agreements
signed during the visit of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym
Jomart Tokaev, to Uzbekistan in December 2022 are currently being
Over the past 6 years, the volume of trade turnover between
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan has grown by almost 2.5 times and
amounted to $4.6 billion in 2022, which is an increase of 17.8
percent compared to the figure for 2021 ($3.9 billion). In this
context, the parties set out the tasks of further increasing the
volume and expanding mutual trade.
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DUBAI - Asda'a BCW has appointed Rami Halawani, formerly director of marketing and communications at Dubai Chambers, as executive vice president of client services.
Halawani joins the agency after 12 years at Dubai Chambers, a government-backed non-profit focused on supporting and expanding the city's business community, where he led global communications strategy and internal and external stakeholder engagement.
The move is a return to Asda'a BCW for Halawani, who was an integral part of the agency's growth from 2002 to 2009 as regional director for Levant and North Africa, managing wholly-owned and affiliate offices in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Egypt, in addition to leading the consumer marketing and healthcare practices.
In his new role, Halawani will focus on strengthening key client relationships, providing reputation and crisis management counsel, and building new business partnerships.
BCW MENA president and Asda'a BCW founder Sunil John said:“It is such a delight to welcome back Rami, who has played a key role in building our regional network. Rami will provide in-depth counsel to our clients with his demonstrated skills in integrated and digital-first communications as we chart a new growth strategy in 2023 focused on delivering exceptional client service.”
Halawani added:“This is a true home-coming for me. With the communications industry evolving at a tremendous pace, it is important that agencies focus on real value addition through service diversification and innovation – and Asda'a BCW has been at the forefront especially with the region's most quoted thought leadership initiative – the annual arab youth survey and the recent launch of ESG advisory onepoint5”.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Swiss farm chemicals powerhouse Syngenta said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid by US seed giant Monsanto, arguing its offer was too low.
In a statement, Syngenta confirmed April reports that Monsanto had made an offer for a merger that would have formed a world market leader in both seeds and crop chemicals.
"The board of Syngenta confirms that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Monsanto to acquire the company at a price of 449 Swiss francs ($486) per Syngenta share with approximately 45 percent in cash," said the statement.
"The offer fundamentally undervalues Syngenta's prospects and underestimates the significant execution risks, including regulatory and public scrutiny at multiple levels in many countries," it said.
Syngenta shares soared after the news on the Swiss stock exchange, rising to 381.90 Swiss francs at 9:28 am (0728 GMT) -- a 14.7 percent rise over Thursday's close.
The US firm had timed the offer with a slackening in Syngenta's performance but the Swiss company's chief said the business outlook was good.
"Syngenta is the world leader in crop protection, the number three in seeds and the first company to introduce integrated solutions for growers. Monsanto's proposal does not reflect the outstanding growth prospects of Syngenta's integrated strategy," chairman Michel Demare said.
"While Syngenta's valuation is currently affected by short term currency and commodity price movements, the business outlook is strong, with emerging markets accounting for over 50 percent of our sales," he added.
Rumours of a possible merger between the two giants also surfaced nearly a year ago, in June 2014, but nothing came of them.
Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals.
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Amid Doklam standoff, India's BrahMos supply to Vietnam irks China
18 Aug 2017
India and China are locked in a tense border standoff in Doklam since mid-June; experts say they are "dangerously close" to their worst military conflict.
Worsening the situation, Vietnam has confirmed it purchased BrahMos anti-ship cruise missiles, co-developed by India and Russia.
China sees Vietnam's acquisition of BrahMos as a defiance move to strengthen its claim over the disputed South China Sea.
Vietnam's provocative claims in the tense atmosphere
Vietnamese reports suggested that India has started supplying BrahMos missiles to the country in a long-pending deal.
Media outlets in Vietnam reportedly said that the first batch of the "supersonic anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles" may have arrived days ago.
However, Indian Defense Ministry sources reportedly rejected the reports and denied selling the missiles to Vietnam, one of China's arch-rivals.
India's BrahMos deal with Vietnam will have negative impact: China
The Doklam standoff indicates a growing "geopolitical contest" between India and China.
As China is exerting pressure over Vietnam in the South China Sea dispute and dominating Asian affairs, India is being viewed as China's counterbalance in the region.
About India's BrahMos deal with Vietnam, China earlier said deployment of the missiles by Vietnam would increase the "competition and antagonism" in the Sino-Indian relations.
Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang's statement
Hang said, "The procurement of defense equipment by Vietnam is consistent with the policy of peace and self-defense and is the normal practice in national defense." She added the India-Vietnam partnership is "making a practical contribution to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region."
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) A woman in Pakistan's Lahore was forcibly thrown out of a window by her husband and in-laws reportedly because they were unhappy with her her method of seasoning chicken. Fortunately, she survived the incident but remains in critical condition. The husband, identified as Zubair, has been apprehended by authorities.
A video of the incident has been doing the rounds on social media. The veracity of the video is yet to be ascertained.
As she looks up, she witnesses a woman screaming and falling from the upper floor of the building. Reacting quickly, the girl rushes inside her house and shuts the door. Moments later, the woman lands on the ground, sustaining severe leg injuries upon impact.
The incident took place near Shalimar Road in Lahore's Nonarian Chowk on March 9th. The victim, identified as Maryam, has been hospitalized and is undergoing treatment for critical injuries. According to reports, the police have filed a case and apprehended the primary suspect involved in the incident.
Law enforcement authorities have pressed charges against the woman's husband, mother-in-law Shazia, and her brother-in-law Romaan. It has been reported that the suspects are in police custody, and an investigation into the matter is underway.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, June 19, 2022, SPA -- King Khalid International Airport has won the Most Improved Airport Award for 2022, which was granted on the sidelines of the Passenger Terminal Expo in Paris during the Skytrax World Awards Ceremony that is specialized in evaluating airlines and airports in over 550 airports around the world.
King Khalid International Airport also ranked 29th on the list of Skytrax for the best 100 airports in the world, advancing 29 ranks after it was 58th in last year's classification, and it ranked third on the list of the best 10 airports in Middle East airports and at the level of the best airport employees, the capital's airport ranked third.
This award relies on comprehensive standards for the services offered through frontline sites.
CEO of the Riyadh Airport Company Eng. Mohammed Al-Maghloth said that this achievement has a great importance to match the aspirations of the Saudi Vision 2030 and targets of the National Strategy for Civil Aviation, expressing his appreciation to the wise leadership that provided all support to enhance and develop air facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This year's Skytrax Awards rely on questionnaires about international airports, which were filled by more than 100 nationalities of passengers through airports over eight months, where the study evaluated the clients' experiences through main performance indicators at the airport, including arrival registration, movement, shopping, security, passports, customs and leaving gates.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 2. The project forthe construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway isprogressing successfully, the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministersof Kyrgyzstan, Akylbek Japarov, said, Trend reports.
According to the Cabinet of Ministers, this statement was madeduring a meeting with Erkin Tuniyaz, Chairman of the People'sGovernment of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region,who visited Kyrgyzstan on a working visit.
Japarov elaborated that in February of this year, a trilateralmeeting was held in Beijing between experts from the involvedcountries and a delegation from the Chinese Railways Company.
Moreover, Japarov and Tuniyaz discussed issues regarding theoperation of checkpoints on the Kyrgyz-Chinese state border.
He also expressed gratitude for the Chinese side regardingextending the operating hours of the Erkeshtam and Torugartcheckpoints to a 7-day, 14-hour work schedule until June 30,2024.
Additionally, the successful implementation of projects such asthe construction of the Friendship Bridge between Kyrgyzstan andChina and a belt conveyor with a coal base near the Erkeshtamcheckpoint was noted.
"We also pay special attention to the opening of the new Bedelcheckpoint and the construction of the Barskoon-Uqturpan-Aksuautomobile road. In terms of trade and economic cooperation, werely on Xinjiang; this region of China serves as a gateway to yourcountry for us," said Japarov.
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, a planned 454-kilometerrail line, is intended to connect China's and Uzbekistan's railwaysthrough Kyrgyzstan's territory and further link up with theEuropean railway network through Turkmenistan, Iran, andTürkiye.
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(MENAFN- Crypto Studio) Berlin, 11th January 2022 - Everyone knows Bitcoin, but the crypto asset class has
much more to offer: One of those new financial opportunities is crypto lending,
which provides a way to earn interest income with cryptocurrencies. The startup
CryptoStudio believes blockchain technology enables financial sovereignty &
opportunity for everyone. It offers especially inexperienced savers and investors
advice to capitalize on the opportunities of the digital asset class.
"The crypto industry has already had its Netscape moment, but the equivalent of the
e-commerce boom is yet to come," says founder Tim Keding, pointing out the
parallels with the early days of the internet. "We are convinced the combination of
crypto lending and stablecoins is the killer application."
The independent comparison and knowledge hub enables users to make informed
decisions in crypto markets by providing educational content and data-based
decision-making tools. CryptoStudio combines the concepts of comparison platforms
and investment education and software providers, helping users to navigate the
"Yield strategies are complex, and there are significant differences between the
respective platforms and protocols," says Sören Martius, CTO of CryptoStudio. "We
reduce the users’ effort and risk, by aggregating interest rates and providing
data-based decision-making tools.”
As digital entrepreneurs, techies, finance professionals, and crypto enthusiasts, the
eight members of the CryptoStudio team have a decade-long track record in the
Berlin startup scene. All content and tools are based on the team’s hands-on
experience over many years.
CryptoStudio is an independent comparison and knowledge hub that empowers
users to make informed decisions in crypto markets. The goal is to enable financial
sovereignty and opportunity for everyone. CryptoStudio reviews platforms and
products, provides data-based decision-making tools, shows and explains investment and yield
opportunities, and passes on knowledge & tips. On the contrary to many other crypto firms,
CryptoStudio remains dogma-free and caters especially to no-coiners and beginners. The
startup was founded in 2021 in Berlin by a team of techies, digital entrepreneurs, finance
professionals, and crypto enthusiasts.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The situation on the eastern front is the most difficult but controlled. The enemy tries to thwart the complete liberation of the temporarily occupied territories of Kharkiv region by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
'The situation in the east of our country remains the most difficult, but it is controlled. The aggressor also does not give up the intentions to reach the border of Donetsk region,' Brigadier General Oleksiy Hromov, deputy chief of the Main Operational Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said at a briefing, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
In Kramatorsk direction, the enemy made offensive attempts but failed. In Bakhmut direction, the enemy continues to conduct offensive actions to push back Ukrainian troops, but the defenders of Ukraine are heroically holding the defense, repelling the concentrated attack of enemy troops.
In Avdiivka and Novopavlivka directions, the enemy went on the offensive and launched airstrikes on the Ukrainian positions.
Hromov emphasized that the enemy was systematically destroying the civilian population and infrastructure of Donetsk region.
In addition, the enemy is trying to thwart the complete liberation of the temporarily occupied territories of Kharkiv region and hold the captured areas of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv regions. Since September 30, 168 clashes with the enemy have taken place during the operations of the defense forces.
In Volyn, Rivne, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the situation is stable and controlled.
In Chernihiv and Sumy directions, the enemy continues to fire artillery at the Ukrainian military positions and civilian infrastructure objects.
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PITTSBURGH, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'I thought there should be a way for hospital patients to store frequently used products in a readily accessible location,' said an inventor, from Elk Grove, Calif., 'so I invented the PHONE CALL LIGHT HOLDER. My design ensures that items like a phone and call button are easy to grasp, without straining or leaving the bed.'
The invention provides a convenient storage unit for a phone and hospital bed control/call button. In doing so, it ensures that the phone and call button are easily accessible. As a result, it prevents the items from getting lost within the bed or falling to the floor and it saves time and effort. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for hospitals, nursing homes, households, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Sacramento sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-SCO-193, 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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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Oleksiy Danilov has said that the Russians' blowing up of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant is a new stage of Russian aggression.
He said on twitter , according to Ukrinform.
"The blow-up of the Kakhovka HPP by russians is a fundamentally new stage of russian aggression. The complete and final dismantling of the whole false ideological kremlin construct took place: 'liberation of Ukraine', 'fight against the Nazis', 'targeting only military objects' and other purely propagandistic and false theses. russia has entered the stage of complete rejection of any solovyov-simonyan 'fig leaves' and open declaration of its true goal – the destruction of Ukraine, killing Ukrainians, destroying the economy and life support structures," Danilov said.
According to him, "in anticipation of the inevitable disappearance of russia and putin from history, false masks are no longer needed." Read also: water level in kakhovka reservoir drops by 1.5 meters
"Briefly about the results of the NSDC meeting: nothing and no one, not a single russian, will stop the liberation of Ukraine whose time has come," Danilov wrote.
On June 6, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held an emergency meeting of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine in response to the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam.
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Osakis, Lakers send wrestlers to state
Osakis and Minnewaska will send a combined four wrestlers to state after the two schools represented themselves well at the Section 5A individual meet this past Saturday.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On January 30, the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels will, among other issues, reaffirm solidarity with Ukraine and consider further ways to support its agricultural sector.
'There is obvious support for Ukraine within the European Union. EU continues to stand in solidarity with this country. Today we will consider together further possibilities of how to support the agricultural sector of Ukraine,' Peter Kullgren, Minister for Rural Affairs of Sweden, representative of Sweden's EU Council presidency, said ahead of the Council meeting, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
He noted that the key topic of today's meeting is the current situation in the EU agricultural market.
'This situation seems to have somewhat stabilized over the past months, but at the same time, high energy prices and high purchase prices resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine still remain a problem for the EU agricultural sector,' Kullgren emphasized.
The ministers also consider ways of developing the so-called bioeconomy and implementing EU legislation on reducing harmful emissions in the agricultural sector.
As reported, after Russia unleashed full-scale military aggression against Ukraine, the EU began to provide Ukraine with meaningful political, economic, financial, humanitarian, and security assistance.
In particular, after Russia blocked Ukrainian Black Sea ports and made Ukrainian agricultural export impossible, the EU organized the so-called solidarity lanes for the export of Ukrainian grain to foreign markets by land routes and inland water transport across the EU borders. This allowed Ukraine to export millions of tonnes of grain and reduce the severity of the global food crisis, caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine.
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Ellsworth School Board approves make-up day plan
A plan to make up school days previously cancelled due to extreme winter weather and any future ones this season was approved by the Ellsworth School Board Monday.
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AWANTIPORA- The third Vice Chancellor's Employees Cricket Tournament, which ran from Nov. 17 – 30, 2022, concluded at the Islamic University of Science and Technology on Wednesday.
The finale of the tournament organised by the Directorate of Physical Education & Sports, IUST was played between School of Sciences, IUST and IUST Admin Group A teams.
The tournament was inaugurated by Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, IUST and Prof. Naseer Iqbal (Registrar, IUST) was the Guest of Honour. Talking on this occasion, Prof. Romshoo praised both teams for making it to the finals and emphasized the relevance of such activities for psychological well-being and cultivating team spirit.
The tournament was won by the IUST Admin team. Both the winning and runner-up teams were awarded. Faheem Gul was adjudged Man of the Series and Owais Rah was awarded the Man of the Series. Congratulating the winning team on their victory, Prof. Naseer Iqbal said that such activities should be encouraged on the campus as they endow confidence.
Other dignitaries who watched the tournament along with hundreds of students and teachers include included Prof. A. H Moon (Dean, School of Engineering and Technology), Prof. Khuroo (Dean, School of Sciences), Mr. Samir Wazir (Finance Officer, IUST), and Dr. Fozia Qazi (Head, Department of Mathematical Sciences).
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A 24-year-old security guard was arrested by Malaysian police on Wednesday after allegedly indecently assaulting a three-year-old girl inside a kindergarten where he worked.
At 4:30pm on October 4, a 34-year-old woman picked up her three-year-old daughter from the kindergarten to take her home, at which time she learned that the girl had spent time alone twice with a man in a white uniform in a dark room of the school in Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru district, Johor state, China Press reported.
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The mother, a saleswoman, suspected that her daughter had been indecently assaulted by the man, as the little girl complained of pain in her private parts and refused to shower.
At 9am on October 5, the mother took her daughter for a checkup at a hospital, where a doctor said the girl had sustained injuries to her private area.
Around noon the same day, police arrived at the kindergarten and arrested the security guard, who was detained for questioning until Wednesday, when he was arrested.
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(MENAFNEditorial) VAUGHAN, ON, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Empire Communities, one of Canada's largest homebuilders, is pleased to announce that Tim Royds has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer ("COO") effective Monday, September 4, 2017.
Empire Communities, one of Canada's largest homebuilders, is pleased to announce that Brent Forrest has been promoted to VP, Finance & Acquisitions effective Monday, September 4, 2017. (CNW Group/Empire Communities) "Tim's extensive experience in the real estate industry and his history of working across many aspects of Empire's business make him the ideal leader to oversee the day to day activities of Empire Communities' operations," says Daniel Guizzetti, Co-Founder, CEO and President of Empire Communities."We are excited about the transition to this new organizational structure as it will allow the company to continue to grow." Tim Royds joined the Empire team in April 2013 as VP, Finance and has over 15 years of corporate finance and construction management experience. Mr. Royds holds a B.A. from Dalhousie University and MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Empire () builds vibrant low-rise and high-rise communities across Southwestern Ontario, the GTA and Houston, Texas.Founded in 1993, Empire has built over 10,000 new homes and condos, combining innovative energy-saving features with designs that make luxury living more affordable. Today, Empire is one of the largest homebuilders in Canada, with over 100 awards for their communities, customer service and dedication to green building.
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(MENAFN) In a bid to safeguard its proprietary information, Google, the multinational technology conglomerate, took its case to the German Federal Court on Tuesday. This move comes in response to directives from the German Competition and Antitrust Office, which mandated Google to disclose certain operational practices to two of its competitors. The focus of the investigation revolves around allegations of Google leveraging its dominant market position within the realm of infotainment systems for vehicles.
The antitrust office's inquiry aims to ascertain whether Google has been engaging in anti-competitive behavior within this sector. As part of the investigation, the office intends to share select findings with TomTom, a company specializing in satellite navigation systems, and Sirence, a provider of voice assistance technology. By involving these competitors, the antitrust office seeks to gather insights into potential concerns surrounding market competition.
During proceedings at the court in Karlsruhe, a representative from the Competition and Antitrust Office argued that competitors possess a deeper understanding of the market dynamics and are therefore better equipped to assess the implications of Google's practices. However, Google's legal counsel countered, asserting that the office's demands exceeded reasonable bounds. They argued that TomTom and Sirence do not require granular details to form an informed opinion, advocating instead for a broader overview of the situation.
At present, it remains uncertain whether the court will render a decision regarding Google's plea for protection of its business secrets. The outcome of this legal confrontation holds significant implications not only for Google but also for the broader landscape of competition within the technology sector in Germany.
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