(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A peacekeeping and humanitarian mission led by NATO or other organizations should be sent to operate in Ukraine.
Jaroslaw Kaczynski, Poland's deputy prime minister for security and the leader of the ruling Law and Justice party, said this at a press conference in Kyiv, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
'I think that it is necessary to have a peace mission - NATO, possibly some wider international structure - but a mission that will be able to defend itself, which will operate on Ukrainian territory,' Kaczynski said.
He stressed that Ukraine is a sovereign state, and if it agrees to such a mission, it will be enough in the light of international law, and it will not be a casus belli.
Kaczynski added that this could be a pretext for war only for those for whom the existence of a world other than their own is already a sufficient reason for military aggression. According to him, such people attacked Ukraine today.
Prime Ministers Mateusz Morawiecki of Poland, Petr Fiala of the Czech Republic and Janez Jansa of Slovenia, and Poland's Deputy Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski arrived in Ukraine on March 15. This is the first visit by international guests of this level to Kyiv since the beginning of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.
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(MENAFN) Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Charity (QC) and Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees made an agreement on Tuesday in support of over 30,000 vulnerable Syrian refugee families living in Jordan and Lebanon, The Peninsula reported.
The agreement is linked to a contribution of over USD10m by Qatar Charity that will be channelled towards the UNHCR's initiative for refugees, said a statement.
Khaled Khalifa, UNHCR Regional Representative to the GCC Countries, praised Qatar Charity's collaboration with UNHCR, noting, "Qatar Charity's donation to the UNHCR's initiative is the first of its kind from any large donor. This generous contribution not only enhances our cooperation with Qatar Charity but also emphasizes their philanthropy, particularly with regards to helping hundreds of thousands of refugees secure their basic needs whether rent, healthcare or other necessities".
The donation will help secure much-needed cash assistance for over 150,000 vulnerable Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan until the end of 2018.
Over 1.6 million Syrian refugees live in Lebanon and Jordan, with the vast majority of refugees living below the poverty line (approximately 89 percent of refugees in Jordan and 71 percent of them in Lebanon).
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka: The country's first metro rail carried 3.35 lac passengers till January 30, 2023.
Metro rail authorities earned BDT 2.46 crore during this time, MAN Siddique, Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd said to the media on January 31.
He briefed media at DMTCL office ahead of the opening of construction work of the nation's first underground metro rail on February 2.
Underground metro rail construction from Feb 2
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the construction work of the country's first ever underground metro rail (MRT Line-1) on February 2.
'The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the construction works of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-1 at 11:00 am on February 2 at sector-4, Purbachal,' Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited said.
He said that the government will construct 31.241-km first ever underground and elevated MRT Line-1 between Airport-Kamalapur and Purbachal-Natun Bazar-Pitalganj, Rupganj route.
The DMTCL will implement the mega project, he added.
According to the project details, as part of the MRT Line-1 plan, the first rail depot will be constructed in Pitalganj area in Narayanganj and all preparations have been completed for inauguration of construction works.
It said that part one of MRT Line-1 is: Airport Route (Airport to Kamalapur) having 19.872 km long underground with 12 stations. The part two is Purbachal Route (Natun Bazar to Pitalganj Depot, Rupganj) having 11.369 km elevated with nine stations, of which seven stations will be overhead, while Natun Bazar and Nadda stations will be underground as part of the airport route.
The managing director said the Natun Bazar station will have inter-change facility with MRT Line-5 (Northern Route) from where passengers will have scope for going to Airport route from Purbachal or Purnachal route to Airport using the inter-change.
The project details said the MRT Line-1 will take 24 minutes to travel from Dhaka airport to Kamalapur, with breaks at 12 underground stations and 20 minutes to travel from Notun Bazar to Purbachal with breaks at seven stations.
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By R. Elahi
SRINAGAR- Parvez Rasool's blistering 76 were not enough for J&K as the team lost to Gujarat by 5 wickets in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021 being played at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
Sent in to bat first, J&K were 66 for the loss of 6 wickets in 19.1 overs. However a defiant partnership between Parvez Rasool 76 (77) and Aquib Nabi 27 (44) helped J&K post 171/10 in 42.1 overs. Captain Shubham Pundir 0 (11), vice captain Abdul Samad 5 (3), Ian Dev Singh 5 (10) were disappointing with the bat. For Gujarat, Chintan Gaja took 4 wickets, while Hemang Patel took 3.
With a low score to defend, J&K made a good start with Aquib Nabi removing Gujarat opener early on. Umar Nazir then made another breakthrough to reduce Gujarat to 36 for the loss of 2 wickets in 8.4 overs.
Gujarat team however held its nerve with Bargav Merai 57 (83) and Ripal Patel 33 (27) top-scoring for their team. Umar Nazir Mir was the pick of bowlers for J&K taking 2 wickets, while Aquib Nabi and Mujtaba Yousuf took 1 wicket each.
J&K XI: Abid Mushtaq, Shubham Khajuria, Shubham Singh Pundir (C), Henan Nazir, Vivrant Sharma, Parvez Rasool, Ian Chauhan (W),Umar Nazir, Auqib Nabi, Abdul Samad, Mujtaba Yousuf.
The J&K team will next play Himachal on Thursday, December 9.
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The contributions and partnership with Qatar and Qatari organisations have been vital to the extensive impact of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees outreach through the Refugee Zakat Fund and Sadaqah donations.
Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the Islamic Philanthropy Report launch, Khaled Khalifa, senior advisor to the UNHCR and the Representative of UNHCR to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, said without the partnership with H E Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah bin Thani Al Thani, UNHCR's eminent advocate and other Qatari agencies, the programme would not have been a success.
“Qatari organisations and the Qatari government are on top of the list of our partners,” Khalifa said.
“I don't think we would have succeeded as much as we have without the support of Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah bin Thani Al Thani and without the cooperation and partnership with organisations in Qatar and the many individuals who also contribute to our work. The relationship with Qatar and its institutions is key to the success of our Islamic philanthropy programme,” he added.
According to the report, over 6 million have benefitted from the Zakt Fund overseen by the UNHCR since its piloting in 2017. More than $192m have been received through the Fund, of which over 78% has been Zakat.
Khalifa stressed that disclosing the figures shows the impact of Islamic philanthropy and further expands the impact globally in a world where more than 100 million people are forcibly displaced. He added that 50% of these displaced people live and come from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states.
“I think the more you see the impact, the more resources you generate,” Khalifa stated.
“It is imperative to keep talking to the world and potential partners about the impact and what has been achieved. It is a duty to report back, it is part and parcel of the transparency principles, and without reporting to the public, you do not gain enough support.”
The UNHCR disclosed in the report that its global needs rose to $10.2bn to assist an expected 117.3 million refugees, IDPs and other persons of concern. Out of that, $2.7bn are needed in countries where UNHCR distributes Zakat and Sadaqah to help over 17 million refugees and IDPs with various interventions, including much-needed cash assistance and essential goods.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RAMALLAH - A delegation of Kuwait Red Crescent Society that started a two-day visit to Palestine inaugurated 16 commercial stores in Jerusalem's old sector.
AMMAN - The Kuwait-based Rahma International Charity has organized in coordination with the Kuwaiti Embassy in Jordan a two-day relief program for Syrian refugees, including treating those who needed urgent surgeries and handing food parcels.
KUWAIT - Sheikh Sabah Al-Salem Al-Homoud Al-Sabah annual shooting tournament came to a close and honored the winners.
KUWAIT - The State of Kuwait candidate, former chairperson of the local Athletics Federation, Sayyar Al-Enezi, has been elected without contestation as chairperson of the West Asian Athletics Association for the term (2023-2027).
CAIRO - Egypt and Turkiye affirmed necessity of restoring regular bilateral relations at various levels noting that the economic cooperation between them has been significant despite some strains in the political ties.
CAIRO - Egypt and Qatar affirmed necessity of enhancing their mutual military cooperation.
ISTANBUL - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced extending the grain export deal via the Black Sea, based on talks that were intensively conducted over the past period. (end) ibi
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov. 22 (Petra) -- A panel discussion held Monday discussed governance mechanisms of Jordan's health sector in order to reach a universal health coverage in the Kingdom.
Deputizing for HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein, HRH Princess Aisha Bint Al Hussein, who attended the panel entitled 'Governance of the Jordanian Health Sector Towards Universal Health Coverage', said that these meetings are an achievement to move forward in addressing challenges facing the health sector in the Kingdom, and to transform challenges into opportunities.
Princess Aisha lauded efforts of the health sectors in Jordan in tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, calling for partnership between various health sectors to strengthen the sector and enhance public health.
In the panel, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and attended by subject-matter experts, Health Minister, Firas Hawwari, referred to the outcomes yesterday's meeting with His Majesty, where he emphasized the need to expedite the provision of comprehensive health insurance, which constitute a ministry's priority.
Hawwari said that the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted health sector weaknesses and strengths, stressing the need for establishing sector governance, based on the basics of computing and infrastructure.
For his part, Director General of the Royal Medical Services (RMS), Brigadier General Dr. Yousef Zureikat, said that health security is part of national security, commending the partnership between health sectors in countering the pandemic, promoting the health landscape and facing challenges.
WHO Director of Programs Department, Rana Hajjah, indicated that the WHO's vision in the region is universal health coverage and health security, by focusing on and empowering the ministry's leading role, and setting clear governance mechanisms in partnership with all relevant sectors.
In the panel, moderated by Princess Muna Al Hussein's advisor, Ruwaida Maaytah, experts recommended examining strengths and weaknesses of the Health Ministry during the pandemic, by considering the establishment of a body that will be an umbrella for all health sectors concerned with operation and management.
Experts, who represent various health sectors in Jordan, explained that health sector governance is the best solution to meet the sector's challenges, in order to mitigate the heavy burden on the Health Ministry. They also stressed the importance of developing sector clear policies, supporting the ministry through restructuring, formulating a mechanism for providing services and reorganizing the financial protection, which contributes to achieving comprehensive health care.
The WHO said that its five-day meetings, held during the 'Jordan Day', seek to create an enabling environment to ensure a resilient health system capable of dealing with current and future challenges, as well as promoting the ministry's supervisory role in coordination with various sectors in policy-making, financing and providing health services.
They also aim to develop a mechanism for a participatory governance of the health sector, with a focus on the ministry's leading role, as the WHO will conduct many side meetings and field visits throughout its mission duration to pave the way for further discussions and dialogues.
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(MENAFN) On Saturday, President Joe Biden took a crucial step to prevent a potential economic catastrophe by signing a bill that temporarily suspends the US debt limit. With the signing of this bipartisan legislation, which passed the Senate on Thursday and the House of Representatives the day before, the United States successfully avoids what could have been a historic default, just two days before the looming deadline.
The new law effectively lifts the debt ceiling through January 1, 2025, providing a temporary respite and allowing the government to continue borrowing and meeting its financial obligations. This measure comes as a relief to many, as a default would have severely restricted the government's ability to pay its bills and could have triggered a chain reaction of financial turmoil both domestically and internationally.
In addition to suspending the debt limit, the bill includes various measures aimed at controlling spending and reducing the deficit. Among these provisions, the legislation imposes caps on non-military expenditures, ensuring a more responsible allocation of funds. President Biden highlighted the bipartisan nature of the bill and expressed his satisfaction in a tweet, stating that it not only prevents a default but also safeguards crucial programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and fulfills the nation's sacred obligation to its veterans.
The potential ramifications of a default extend beyond the borders of the United States. Financial havoc could have ensued globally, with adverse effects on prices and mortgage rates in other countries. By averting this crisis, the United States has contributed to maintaining stability in the international financial system.
In conclusion, President Joe Biden's signing of the bipartisan bill to suspend the US debt limit represents a crucial milestone in preventing a first-ever default. The legislation provides temporary relief by lifting the debt ceiling through January 1, 2025, while also implementing measures to control spending and reduce the deficit. This bipartisan effort ensures the continuity of vital programs and fulfills the country's commitments, while averting potential financial chaos both at home and abroad.
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Imagine being a parent of a newborn child in COVID-19 times, if that's not stressful enough, imagine your child getting the wrong vaccine? This unfortunate incident took place at a hospital in Brazil . The 2 infants accidentally received Pfizer covid shots.
Brazilian media informs, two newborns in Brazil were given coronavirus vaccine shots by mistake. They had to be hospitalised. The Uol media outlet informs about the incident. A two-month-old girl and a four-month-old boy were accidentally given a Pfizer shot against COVID-19. The vaccine was a mistake. Instead of a combination immunizing agent against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and hepatitis B.
Both infants have severe reactions to the Pfizer vaccine. As a result, they were immediately taken under observation. The nurses administering the vaccines are facing indefinite suspension. On the other hand, there is an administrative investigation is underway. Pfizer's vaccine received approval for use in children as young as five in several countries. In June, Anvisa, Brazil's health regulator, approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children over the age of 12.
Even though, mistakes can happen to anyone. Certain mistakes can be fatal. Especially, if there are any mistakes related to health care. However, hospital staff and nurses should be extra careful when it comes to children and infants.
Brazil Pfizer vaccine
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Industry Associations in Nagpur object to nearly 40% hike in power tariff
Nagpur, Mar 3 (KNN) The Industry bodies in Nagpur have opposed the proposed hike of about 40 per cent in the power tariff for 2023-25, reported the Hitavada.
MIDC Industries Association (MIA) and Butibori Manufacturers Association (BMA) members on Thursday observed a silent protest in front Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited's office at Katol Road Square against the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company's (MSEDCL) decision.
The Industry pointed out that the power tariff in Maharasthra is already high as compared to adjoining states.
“If the proposed hike is brought in, it will affect consumers cutting across the categories. The new rates are not feasible from households, commercial and even industrial category consumers,” they said.
BMA President Nitin Lonkar, said,“If the proposed rates are implemented, the increased gap in the power tariff would severely affect the industrial units in Maharashtra.”
He said that the power tariff hike would not only discourage new investors but it would also result in migration of existing units from Maharashtra to adjoining states.
“MSEDCL has also manipulated the power consumption figures shown in the proposal to hide its loopholes,” the industry bodies pointed out.
In a memorandum sent to Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the industry associations said, the cost of power generation of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company is very high.
“The Central Government is offering power to the State Government at the rate of Rs 3 to Rs 3.50 per unit but the cost of Mahagenco's power is between Rs 4.50 to Rs 7.50 per unit,” they stated in the memorandum.
Capt. C M Randhir, President of MIA; P Mohan, MIA Secretary MIA; Nilkant Jaiswal, Pradeep Khandelwal, Shashikant Kotarkar, Punit Mahajan and others were present.
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) (Pajhwok): Finance Minister Eklil Hakimi on Sunday pledged commitment to the Arusha Convention of Customs Organization (WCO) aimed at good governance and customs modernization, a statement from the ministry said.
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) statement said the commitment letter to the Arusha Declaration was inked in the presence of Kunio Mikuriya, Seretary General of the WCO and Kazunari IGARASHI, head of WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building.
It added the declaration would help developing countries to reach the national goals such as business facilities, reform and the fight against corruption.
'Accession of to the Arusha Convention will help us to strengthen the infrastructures and human resources capacity in customs department to develop the economy in addition to collecting national revenue. And this is the only good tool that will promote economic development, employment and trade with the regional countries,' Finance Minister Eklil Hakimi was quoted as saying during the signing of commitment to the convention.
'A skilled and committed Afghan as technical attaché of customs will soon be introduced to WCO for further consolation with this organization,' he was echoed as saying.
By signing the commitment to the declaration in the ten sections---leadership and commitment, regulatory framework, transparency, automation, reform and modernization, audit and investigation, code of conduct, human resource management, morale and organizational culture and relationship with the private sector---Afghanistan would fulfill its commitments, it added.
'The WCO is as house of the world customs departments and we are interested in sharing our experiences with Afghanistan in the modernizing customs in Afghanistan, capacity building and better management of customs,' Mr. Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General of the WCO was quoted in the statement as saying.
Revised Arusha Declaration is one of the WCO's key legal instruments regarding the good governance, integrity in accomplishment of tasks and combating corruption which has been signed in Arusha, Tanzania, on the 7th day of July 1993 revised in June 2003.
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The Arab African International Bank (AAIB) is arranging a loan in favour of Evergrow for Specialty Fertilizers, estimated at EGP 1.3bn, to be collected over eight years, according to statement by the bank.
The loan's contributors are the AAIB, the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), and Abu Dhabi Islamic bank. The AAIB has been nominated as the mandated lead arranger, the NBE as the security agent, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank as the mandated lead arranger.
In a statement, the AAIB said its participation in the fund comes as a continuation of its role in organising and granting funds to Egypt's main industrial sectors. It loan is towards boosting production and providing Egyptian youth with employment opportunities.
The bank added that obtaining final approvals and arrangement of the financing contracts are currently in progress. The funds will be used for Evergrow's expansions in its factory complex located in Sadat city, with investments amounting to EGP 2bn, scheduled to begin in 2018.
The company aims to increase its production capacity so that potassium sulphate would reach 380,000 tonnes, chloride calcium would reach 190,000 tonnes and dicalcium phosphate would reach 60,000 tonnes annually. Evergrow added that this increase would be in order to help decrease the import of fertiliser elements.
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India - Yingang YG250 Legend, with retro looks, goes official in China
(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Chinese automaker Yingang has revealed the YG250 Legend motorbike in its home country. As for the highlights, the two-wheeler has a retro-inspired look and gets a digital instrument console as well as alloy wheels with a blacked-out finish. It runs on a 250cc, twin-cylinder, counter-balanced engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox for handling transmission duties. Here are more details.
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Yingang YG250 Legend with certain cosmetic tweaks is also available in Malaysia. There, it is known as the GPX Legend 250 . In China, the vehicle bears an affordable price tag and it is even cheaper than the Honda CB350RS sold in India. If it arrives on our shores, the competition in the market is expected to increase.
Design The bike has a round headlamp and flat seat
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(MENAFN) Turkish Airlines has been the “biggest winner” as global aviation and tourism resume after the sudden shutdown caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, as reported by a French financial newspaper.
The Turkish airline became the first international company to return to profit last year as European air traffic picked up and is on track to achieve the highest profits this year, according to a report published this week by Los Echos.
The airline posted net revenue of $737 million in the first half of this year.
In July alone, Turkish Airlines carried 7.8 million passengers, 10% more than the same month 3 years ago, the main travel month of the last pre-epidemic summer.
It is the busiest traditional airline in Europe today, with an average of 1,506 daily flights in European airspace in early August, far ahead of Lufthansa (1,202) as well as Air France (1,065 ), according to the report. mentioned, citing data from the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol).
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Asia Mostly Rises, China Property Stocks Gains
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly up on Tuesday, led by gains in Chinese property stocks.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 33.89 points, or 0.1%, to 33,354.14.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng docked 44.18 points, or 0.3%, to 17,733.89, paring most of its gains from earlier in the session.
Taiwan's main stock index, housing some of Asia's biggest chipmakers and suppliers, also closed up.
In Shanghai, the CSI 300 acquired 4.75 points, or 0.1%, to 3,581.07.
Chinese property shares surged after Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that Chinese regulators are drafting a list of 50 developers eligible for a range of financing, including China Vanke and Longfor Group Holdings
In other markets
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index faded 15.24 points or 0.5%, to 3,096.34.
In Taiwan, the Taiex ballooned 206.23 points, or 1.2%, to 17,416,76.
In Korea, the Kospi index gained 19.22 points, or 0.8%, to 2,510.42.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 subtracted 43.04 points, or 0.4%, to 11,164,41.
In Australia, the ASX 200 forged ahead 19.78 points, or 0.3%, to 7,078.21.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Mon 28 Nov 2022, 8:49 AM
Two people have been jailed of robbing an investor and his friend after deceiving them with a fake Bitcoin deal.
The details of the case go back to last July, when an Asian investor reported that he had been robbed and assaulted inside his residence in the Mankhool area of Dubai. He said that one of his friends (the second victim) suggested that he invest in digital currency and gave him a promoter number to buy Bitcoin.
The broker came to his house and asked to see the cash value of the digital currency the victim wished to buy. After checking the money he left, promising to return with the man who would sell him Bitcoin within 15 minutes.
He waited in his residence for them to arrive. Minutes later, the broker called him and said that the seller was hesitating to complete the deal at the residence. He then heard a knock on the door, and was assaulted by two men who immobilised him, stole the bag which contained Dh183,000, three phones, documents and bank cheques. They also threatened to kill the victim.
The Dubai Criminal Court convicted them, sentenced them to three years in prison, fined them the stolen money, and ordered their deportation after serving their sentences.
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(MENAFN) In a significant upswing for the digital currency market, a collective increase in digital currency prices unfolded during today's trading session on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Bitcoin, the frontrunner in the cryptocurrency realm, notably surged beyond the USD40,000 threshold for the first time this year, propelled by optimistic expectations of a forthcoming reduction in interest rates in the United States.
Marking a noteworthy milestone, Bitcoin achieved a record high of USD41,522 yesterday, marking its pinnacle since April 2022. This surge suggests a potential departure from the recent tumultuous trends that have characterized cryptocurrency markets. The positive momentum has sparked renewed interest and optimism among investors.
Simultaneously, Ethereum, the digital currency tethered to the Ethereum blockchain network, experienced its highest valuation in a year and a half, reaching an impressive USD2,253. Despite this commendable surge, both Bitcoin and Ethereum are still trailing behind their peak values in 2021. Bitcoin, at that time, surpassed the USD60,000 mark, while Ethereum reached an all-time high of USD4,000.
The current market scenario witnessed Bitcoin's value escalating by 2.16 percent during today's trading, reaching an impressive USD41,761. The corresponding surge in market capitalization elevated the currency's overall value to a substantial USD817 billion. While the current prices are a positive indication for the digital currency market, observers note the considerable gap that persists between the current values and the record highs established in 2021. Nevertheless, the recent surge underscores a potential shift towards more favorable conditions, offering a positive outlook for digital currency enthusiasts and investors alike.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Feb 22 (IANS) Karam Rajpal encountered an unexpected setback while shooting for an action sequence for the show 'Qayaamat Se Qayaamat Tak', as during the rehearsals, the action director accidentally hit the actor.
The action sequence required precise timing. But unfortunately, the timing was off by a millisecond, resulting in the kick landing on Karam's face.
While there was no blood, the actor experienced a temporary headache, which was taken care of by a doctor on the sets.
Reflecting on the incident, Karamm said: "I think all the love that has come by for 'Qayaamat Se Qayaamat Tak' inspired me to brave the pain. The team was super supportive and rushed to help me when I was injured. I'm very grateful to have such loving and caring people around me."
"Right after the incident, a doctor on the sets examined me and gave me a few medicines to ease the pain I was experiencing in my head. As an actor, such challenges are inherent part of our profession, and it is no one's fault that I got hurt. My passion for being in front of the camera just dwarfs any difficulties I face, and I thank the almighty for giving me the strength to keep going," added the 'Naagin 6' actor.
'Qayaamat Se Qayaamat Tak' airs on Colors.
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(MENAFN) The Swedish government has announced its intention to summon the Russian ambassador in Stockholm over his statement that Finland and Sweden are “legitimate targets” for Russia’s “retaliatory measures” if they were to join NATO. Russian Ambassador Viktor Tatarintsev made the statement on the embassy’s website, warning that joining NATO could make the two Nordic countries a target for Russian military action. The Swedish foreign minister, Tobias Billstrom, said that the Russian ambassador was being summoned to “protest this obvious attempt at interference.”
Both Sweden and Finland have been seeking NATO membership since February 2021, when Russia began its war on Ukraine. Finland is close to securing approval from all current NATO allies, including Türkiye, to join the alliance. With a 1,300-kilometer border with Russia, Finland has long been concerned about its security and is seeking the protection of the NATO alliance. The USSR used the border to invade Finland during World War II.
Sweden's bid to join NATO depends on fulfilling a series of promises it made to Türkiye last year, including improving its anti-terrorism laws. Sweden has been gradually moving closer to NATO in recent years, with joint military exercises and increased cooperation with the alliance. However, Sweden faces significant domestic opposition to NATO membership, and the government has been cautious about taking concrete steps towards joining.
The Russian ambassador's statement has been condemned by both Sweden and Finland, with Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist calling it "unacceptable." The statement also highlights the growing tensions between Russia and the West, particularly in the Baltic and Nordic regions. As Russia continues to flex its military muscles in the region, countries like Sweden and Finland are increasingly looking to NATO for protection and security guarantees.
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(MENAFN) The German government is set to provide Ukraine with a significant increase in military aid, signaling its support for Kyiv in the long term amid tensions with Moscow. The Budget Committee of the German parliament, Bundestag, held discussions on Wednesday concerning the allocation of an additional euro12 billion (over USD13 billion) to Ukraine, which will cover not only the current year but also extend up to 2032. The move is seen as a clear message to Moscow about Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine with arms.
Social Democratic Party lawmaker Andreas Schwarz expressed the government's willingness to provide aid to Ukraine as long as it is needed, stating in an interview with ARD, "We will help as long as Ukraine needs our help." Part of the funding will be used to acquire weapons for Ukraine directly, he added. The aid will reportedly focus on air defense, protective equipment, and armored vehicles to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities.
Aside from military aid to Ukraine, the budget committee's meeting is also crucial for the German army as it needs to order new weapons following the transfer of its arms to Ukraine, according to the ARD. The German government has plans to purchase 10 Type 2000 self-propelled howitzers and secure a purchase option for 18 more howitzers, among other things. Germany, in collaboration with the Netherlands, has already sold 14 units of this heavy artillery piece to Ukraine, further highlighting the country's commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense against potential aggression.
The decision to increase military aid to Ukraine has drawn mixed reactions, with some arguing that it could lead to a further escalation of tensions between Russia and the West. However, supporters of the move argue that it is necessary to ensure Ukraine's security and independence in the face of ongoing aggression from Russia. The move also underscores the importance of Germany's role in promoting stability and security in the region.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) Former Kuwaiti MP Saleh al-Mulla
KUWAIT CITY, April 2: Former MP Saleh Al-Mulla has criticized the unified Friday sermon presented by a preacher from the Ministry of Awqaf, pointing out it is not right for an ignorant preacher to say that a woman who does not wear a veil entails atheism, infidelity and decadence, reports Al-Shahid daily.
On his Twitter account, Al-Mulla said: 'Most women in my family are not wearing veil. It is none of your business whether they wear a veil or not. You are not our guardian. Where are you from? You are stealing public funds, treating Bedouns unfairly and violating freedoms.'
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County still enforcing right-of-way rules
Efforts to ensure that landowners obey right-of-way restrictions along county roads have been successful so far, and will continue, the Stutsman County Commission learned Tuesday.
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Kuwait News, Jan 14: Today, Friday, the Ministry of Health announced the registration of 4,881 new cases of the emerging coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases registered in the country to 456,311. Reported by Al-Qabas.
The Ministry’s spokesman, Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, said that 1,014 cases of recovery were recorded, bringing the total number of people recovered to 417,414, indicating that the percentage of the total cases of recovery out of the total injuries amounted to 5.91 percent.
He explained that no deaths were recorded as a result of the injury, bringing the total number of registered cases to 2,474. [Read Also: Jahra gold shop robbers arrested within 24 hrs, they burned 3kg gold]
He stated that the number of people receiving medical care in the intensive care departments reached 25 cases, while the total number of cases that were confirmed to be infected and are still receiving the necessary care reached 36,423, while the total number of cases in the “Covid 19” wards reached 222.
Al-Sanad said that the number of swabs that were conducted in the same period amounted to 35,440, bringing the total number of examinations to 6,382,201, noting that the number of infections for these swabs amounted to 7.13 percent.


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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat – chaired a working session to evaluate the progress of Morocco's plans on Friday.
During the meeting, which took place in Casablanca's Royal Palace, Mustapha Bakkoury, managing director of the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (), presented a review of achievements from the end of 2017 and the various projects planned for the 2018-2020 period.
The projects are aimed at enhancing Morocco's potential in the field of renewable energy 'in order to reach the expected target of increasing renewable production capacity to 42 percent by 2020, an intermediate step to achieve the level set by the King; 52 percent in 2030,' described a statement by the royal cabinet.
The director's presentation also featured measures to 'speed up the implementation of synergistic approaches by actors from the national energy institutional system, following the completion of the reform of the development of areas, where renewable energy projects are being implemented.'
During the meeting, King Mohammed VI asked about the positive socio-economic benefits of the energy sector, especially in terms of investment, training, job creation, technology transfer, and the development of more sectors where renewable energy projects can be implemented.
The meeting also reviewed the implementation progress of MASEN's international strategy and its development in Africa in particular.
'King Mohammed VI gave his high instructions' to the institutions in the Moroccan renewable energy ecosystem to speed up the integration of the national strategy and consolidate Morocco as a leader in Africa, as well as at the regional level to make renewable energy a real lever of South-South cooperation and a vector of development for the countries of sub-Saharan Africa with a proven renewable potential,' according to the royal cabinet statement.
Notable meeting attendees included: Saad Eddine El Othmani, Head of Government; Fouad Ali El Himma, Yassir Znagui, the King's Advisors; Mohamed Boussaid, Minister of Economy and Finance; Aziz Rabbah, Minister of Energy and Mining.
Amina Benkhadra, general director of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mustapha Bakkoury; and Abderrahim El Hafidi, acting general director of the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water were also in attendance.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Dow, Other Indices Stage Small Recovery
Stocks ticked higher Wednesday as traders mulled a stronger-than-expected retail sales along with the latest U.S. inflation data.
The Dow Jones Industrials recovered 39.07 points, to wrap up Wednesday at 34,128.34,
The S&P 500 was in the plus category 11.47 points to 4,147.60, lifted by shares of SolarEdge better by 9.1%, and Generac, which gained 8%.
The NASDAQ Composite jumped 110.45 points to 12,070.59, boosted by shares of Airbnb, which surged 13.4% after beating earnings expectations. Gains in Tesla, Rivian and Lucid also helped lead the index higher.
Investors will also continue to watch earnings results. Zillow, Shopify and DoorDash are some of the companies schedule to report this week.
Roughly three-quarters of S&P 500 companies have posted their latest results. Of those companies, 69% have beaten earnings expectations. That beat rate is below a three-year average of 79%,
January retail sales rose 3%, while economists polled by Dow Jones anticipated a 1.9% increase. The number signals that the U.S. economy is holding up despite increased rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to tame inflation.
Prices for the 10-year Treasury fell hard, raising yields to 3.80% from Tuesday's 3.75%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices was negative 40 cents to $78.66 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices was $17.30 to the bad, finishing at $1,848.10 U.S. an ounce.
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ABU DHABI, 8th December, 2017 (WAM) -- The UAE is free of Paracetamol Hasco B500, a pain reliever for children, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said on Friday.
''Paracetamol Hasco B500 is not registered with the ministry and has not been officially imported into the country," the ministry added in its statement, warning the public against circulating fake news of unlicensed medicines being sold in UAE pharmacies.
"We have not received any warning from the health department at the League of Arab States or from the Executive Office of the GCC States. Accordingly, we cannot confirm the health risks of this kind of medicine," said Dr. Amin Al Amiri, the Ministry's Assistant Under-Secretary for Public Health Policy and Licensing and Chairman of the Supreme National Pharmacovigilance Committee.
The ministry, he explained, had received calls and enquiries about Paracetamol Hasco B500, which is being rumoured to contain a deadly virus that causes death within five days. He urged the public not to circulate or deal with such news, which harms the country's drug system and causes panic and thereby misleads people. He also warned the public against paying heed to rumours of the leakage of unlicensed drugs into the country's pharmacies.
The ministry requested community members to immediately contact it in case they discover the existence of Paracetamol Hasco B500 in the UAE on the toll-free number 80011111, or via the "Tamini'' service at www.moh.gov.ae/en/Services/Pages/TaminiService.aspx or by contacting any health authority in the UAE.
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(MENAFN) As concerns over the recent banking crisis in both the US and the EU continue to grow, European stock markets have seen negative figures as of midday on Friday. The developments at Swiss lender Credit Suisse and the bankruptcy of US-based Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank have raised concerns about the global banking sector's health.
Credit Suisse went into deep financial trouble last week, and its rival UBS bought it for around 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.25 billion). However, after the takeover, UBS also saw a loss in the value of its shares. As concerns mounted, pressure on European financial institutions increased, and the STOXX 600 index fell nearly 10% since March 15.
On Friday, European shares decreased around 2% as of 1230GMT. The STOXX Europe 600 index declined 1.77% to 438.32 points. The UK's FTSE 100 index dropped 1.75% to 7,368.11 points, and Germany's DAX index fell 2.39% to 14,846.67 points.
Germany's Deutsche Bank shares fell nearly 13% on Friday after credit default swaps surged late Thursday related to a possible global banking crisis. The German lender's stock continued to drop for a third day in a row. France's CAC 40 index was also down by 2.25% to 6,678.48 points, and Italy's FTSE MIB decreased by 2.61% to 25,791.37 points.
The current situation emphasizes how the recent events have wreaked havoc on the global economy, and the banking crisis has been a significant contributor to this. With the situation still unfolding, it remains to be seen how much more damage it will cause to the global economy and financial markets. Investors are advised to stay cautious and keep a close eye on the situation as it develops.
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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#kbra –KBRA releases topical and timely commentary on credit markets, compiled from our weekly podcast, 3 Things in Credit, hosted by our Chief Strategist, Van Hesser. Among the wide-ranging topics Van has addressed over the past month are the feasibility of a soft landing, credit's new paradigm, and a path toward higher unemployment.
Each week, we dig into and provide perspective on issues credit-market participants care about. Tune in every Friday to Van's podcast for the latest. And look for our monthly published recap to catch up on what you might have missed.
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Hyderabad, July 6 (IANS) Oscar-winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty, who is under fire for labelling the recent pan-India blockbuster 'RRR' a 'Gay Love Story' on Twitter, has received a vulgar slap from MM Keeravani, the music composer of films 'Baahubali' and 'RRR'.
In response to a tweet on Resul Pookutty, Keeravani referred to him as 'P*OKUtty.' In his reply to 'Baahubali' producer Shobu's tweet, Keeravani wrote, 'Maybe I am bad at using uppercase and lowercase letters, while typing letters but I respect every person's freedom of expression, including of Resul Pookutty'.
Though the statement has nothing wrong, those who are familiar with Telugu swear words would be able to connect the dots, as the word highlighted in the end, is a form of a lewd comment on Resul Pookutty.
This obscene slap by Keeravani has gone viral on social media. However, the veteran musician is not receiving much criticism because many people believe Resul deserves to be castigated for his unnecessary sly remark on 'RRR'.
With his remark on 'RRR', Resul certainly generated massive outrage, and this is currently a big issue on social media.
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By Ayya Lmahamad
Kazakhstan is planning to build fiber-optic communication lines
along the Caspian Sea bed to Azerbaijan in the direction of
Asia-Europe, Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry
Vice Minister Askhat Orazbek said.
He made the remarks during the international forum 'Towards a
digital Kazakhstan', Azernews reports.
'We intend to move further in several directions - this is the
construction of fiber-optic communication lines along the Caspian
Sea bed to Azerbaijan in the direction of Asia - Europe. We also
plan to introduce 5G, construction of national hyper backbone
West-East,' he said.
He noted that Kazakhstan can become a data hub for almost all of
Eurasia and plans to develop data centers in the country.
Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan were
established on August 30, 1992. The Kazakh embassy in Azerbaijan
was opened on January 9, 1993, and the Azerbaijani embassy in
Kazakhstan on March 1, 2004.
The two countries closely cooperate in various sectors of the
economy. Some 159 companies with the Kazakh capital operate in
Azerbaijan in the sphere of industry, construction, trade,
agriculture, transport, and services. Azerbaijani companies are
also represented in the Kazakh market and Azerbaijan's investments
in the Kazakh non-oil sector from 1995 to 2021 amounted to more
than $200 million, while Kazakhstan's investments in the
Azerbaijani non-oil sector totaled about $100 million.
The trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan amounted to
$135.7 million in 2021.
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Pure Bambinos is a brand that has been making waves in the fashion industry for the past year. They specialize in creating clothes for babies out of some of the softest materials available on the market.
Their signature feature on the rompers – zippers from ankle to ankle instead of snaps – makes them stand out among other brands. It gives parents accessibility without compromising comfort and safety.
In addition to their standard features, Pure Bambinos has taken extra steps to ensure their products are made with only safe materials. All fabrics they use are certified OEKO Tex certified organic, meaning they have gone through extensive testing and are verified as being free of any harmful components.
This dedication to quality is something that sets Pure Bambinos apart from other brands and is something many parents can appreciate.
One thing that makes Pure Bambinos even more special, is their commitment to protecting our environment. The brand partners with 1% for the Planet in order to donate a portion of every sale towards preserving and restoring our natural environment.
Additionally, their latest Valentine collection was designed with a great cause in mind – protecting bees all around the world. A portion of sales from this collection will be donated directly to an organization dedicated to preserving bee populations around the world.
This kind of dedication sets an example for other businesses who also want to make an impact on our planet and its inhabitants, both human and animal alike.
In addition to giving back directly through donations, Pure Bambinos provides a great example when it comes to using safe materials and creating products with sustainability in mind.
Their commitment to providing eco-friendly clothing while still maintaining high standards shows that it's possible to create fashionable items without compromising quality or safety – something many parents can appreciate!
Shop their newest Valentine collection of bamboo pajamas, dresses, rompers and more, on their website here: purebambinos.com .
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(MENAFN- EIN Presswire)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, USA, September 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com / -- LiquidPlanner , the Seattle-based Planning Intelligence company, has been shortlisted for a 2022 Appealie Award. The Appealie Awards celebrate innovative SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms that get the job done. The Appealie SaaS Awards are the most selective in software, basing their nominations on brands who excel in overall customer satisfaction.
Appealie Award winners are selected for exhibiting fantastic Net Promoter Scores and further validated via review of direct customer feedback.
LiquidPlanner has been shortlisted for this award by a panel of experts from breakthrough SaaS platforms. The panel reviews applications for Appealie's proprietary“trust–experience–delight” evaluation methodology from real customer reviews. Shortlist award winners are also evaluated for UI/UX, recent product improvements, third party analyst research, and more. This is the second year in a row that LiquidPlanner is being recognized by Appealie.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: The National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) announced that it had received a complaint from the family of the Qatari citizen Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani confirming the continued detention and restriction of movement by the Emirati authorities.
The NHRC said in a statement that it reviewed the video disseminated across media platforms, news channels and social networking sites, which show the Qatari citizen Sheikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Thani complaining of being arbitrarily detained by authorities in the United Arab Emirates and expressing his fears of being harmed.
The NHRC affirmed in the statement the illegality of this measure and its violation of all international and regional human rights conventions, instruments and understandings, and it holds the Emirati authorities responsible for the safety and security of this Qatari citizen and demands his immediate release.
The NHRC also called on the international community, international and regional governmental and non-governmental organisations, international mechanisms for the protection of human rights, in particular the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, to intervene quickly to ensure the safety and release of the arbitrarily detained Qatari national, and to hold the Emirati authorities responsible for this violation.
The National Human Rights Committee took immediate action and informed the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and several international organizations about this violation and requested that they immediately intervene with the Emirati authorities to release him and offer all necessary protection.
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Doha: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will be performing Mozart's 'Piano Concertos' on Friday at the Hamilton school in Doha. This musical composition is No. 20 by the late Austrian Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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The orchestra's conductor Andreas Weiser and Sonja Park, the first Steinway soloist in the Middle East, will play 'Piano Concertos', perfectly combined with the Symphony No. five of the famous late Russian musician Tchaikovsky, to show how great Tchaikovsky was in the Romantic era.
As the first of six amazing concertos composed between 1785 and 1786, 'Piano Concertos' represents Mozart's most stormy music in terms of musical expression, which is considered the Classical to Romantic eras' highest musical level and similar to Beethoven's as critics of the XIX century described it.
The Austrian composer Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria, and is considered one of the most famous creative geniuses in the history of music, although his life was short, he died at the age of 35, having managed to produce 626 musical works.
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IIT Madras opens AI-focused research facility for advanced computing systems
Chennai, Apr 28 (KNN)
An advanced research facility at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) was inaugurated by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on April 27.
The Veena and Pratap Subrahmanyam Centre for Digital Intelligence, Security Hardware and Architecture (V&PS - CDISHA), was inaugurated in the presence of Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, faculty, and researchers.
As per reports, SHAKTI, an indigenous microprocessor developed by IIT Madras, will be used by the centre to carry out a variety of cutting-edge research projects, including the creation of a new class of computers that can accommodate the latency and power demands of AI applications.
Addressing the occasion, Chandrasekhar said“We are living in extremely interesting times for technology space and in the next five years, centres of gravity will be rebuilt around newer geopolitics and newer talent pools for which New India is strongly positioned.”
Minister said the three trends that are shaping the future of the world economy are acceleration of digitalisation of the world at a blistering pace, the need increasingly for countries and enterprises to have a network or coalition of trusted sources of technology, safe and trusted partners in technology solution, devices and products and thirdly having more and more digital talent that is in demand all around the world.
IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti emphasised the significance of this Research Facility, noting that it arrived just in time for India to launch its Semiconductor Mission and begin the process of setting up fabrication facilities.
The establishment of this facility is a fundamental step that will foster a strong university-industry-government relationship.
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Officially launched in 2021, the major construction work at Lausanne station has been stalled for a year. © Keystone / Jean-christophe Bott
Canton Vaud and the city of Lausanne in western Switzerland have expressed disappointment and concern after federal authorities announced a major delay to construction work already under way at Lausanne rail station, a major hub. This content was published on March 17, 2023 March 17, 2023 minutes Keystone-SDA/jc
Swiss Federal Railways and the Federal Office of Transport (FOT) announced earlier that underground work on the station square will start in April 2024. The transformation of the platforms should follow in 2026 with a phased implementation between 2030 and 2036.
“The consequent delay that such a choice implies, with commissioning now scheduled for 2038, is unfortunately not a surprise for the City and the Canton, which have repeatedly warned of the difficulties of a project that has been declared a national priority and should have been completed by 2025,” says the joint statement from Vaud and Lausanne.
They said they would work to ensure that“the construction concept presented today guarantees the passage of trains, as well as the functioning of the Lausanne rail hub and the entire Western Switzerland network”. The joint statement also says they“regret the numerous negative repercussions that will continue for the local population, shopkeepers, station users and the companies involved”.
Routes around Lake Geneva, particularly between Lausanne and Geneva, are among the most saturated in Switzerland. Plans originally to 2030 include doubling the capacity of the Lausanne-Geneva line and major upgrade works to stations, especially Lausanne.
The municipal and cantonal authorities said the new concept for the station seemed to be an improvement on the old one, but that the working partnership between Swiss Federal Railways and the FOT set up in 2022 must“enable the new concept for upgrading Lausanne station to be implemented as quickly as possible”.
Officially launched in 2021, the Lausanne station project has been stalled for a year after the FOT requested more information on the statics of the site. The plan also has to be revised to take account of projected higher numbers of passengers. Swiss Federal Railways plans to make the platforms bigger than in the original plans dating from 2012.
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(MENAFN) The United States has openly criticized China's efforts to act as a mediator in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This marks the most direct criticism of China's involvement to date.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday that China could not be seen as an impartial mediator due to their refusal to criticize Russia's invasion of Ukraine and their continued purchase of Russian oil, despite Western sanctions targeting Moscow's energy industry. Kirby also pointed out that China has echoed Russian propaganda blaming the West for the conflict.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss the Ukraine conflict. The two leaders hailed a "new era" in Russian-Chinese relations. While the US sees their partnership as a "marriage of convenience," Kirby acknowledged that the US still wants to maintain channels of communication with China.
China has presented a 12-point position paper on the Ukraine conflict, calling for dialogue and respect for all countries' territorial sovereignty. Putin has praised China's paper and said he is open to talks on the conflict.
The US has been dismissive of China's proposal, saying a ceasefire now would only allow Russia to regroup and solidify their territorial gains. They have also raised concerns about China potentially providing military assistance to Russia. While Kirby is not aware of China having provided such assistance, the US has said that China is considering this move. China denies the claim.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Wed 27 Sep 2023, 5:42 PM
A family of charming Asian short-claw otters have become the newest residents of the National Aquarium in Abu Dhabi, which is home to 46,000 creatures spread across its 10 zones.
The world's smallest otter species will captivate guests with their playful nature and social tendencies. Renowned for their adorable appearance and playful demeanour, they are set to steal hearts and provide a rare glimpse into their world. Always found in groups, these otters thrive on camaraderie and are known for their endearing interactions.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Asian short-claw otters to our visitors. These otters not only captivate audiences with their uniqueness but also serve as ambassadors for rainforest conservation,” Paul Hamilton, general manager of The National Aquarium, said.
These otters are making their highly anticipated debut in Abu Dhabi with a new exhibition named Otters Creek. There will be daily presentations at 2 pm allowing guests to delve deeper into the lives of these remarkable otters. Also, an immersive otter encounter experience is currently in development, offering visitors a unique opportunity to interact with and get up close and personal with otters.
“We hope their presence will inspire guests to appreciate the significance of safeguarding our planet and their incredible biodiversity,” Hamilton added.
The National Aquarium is part of Al Qana, a unique waterfront destination redefining social dining and entertainment in Abu Dhabi.
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As per reports, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has launched a project called“Earth 2.0 ET”. The plan aims to find a planet similar to Earth orbiting a Sun -like star. What is the Earth 2.0 ET project?
The Chinese white paper reveals that the mission will measure the occurrence rate and orbital distributions of eath-sized planets.
According to the reports, six transit telescopes would be equipped with a“field of view of 500 square degrees”. The mission will monitor thousands of transiting planets,“including the elusive Earth twins orbiting solar-type stars.”
Additionally, a seventh telescope will monitor an area“4 square degrees toward the galactic bulge”. As per the statement, the powerful telescopes will measure“hundreds of long-period and free-floating planets”.
The mission statement also claimed that“transit and the microlensing telescopes will revolutionize our understandings of terrestrial planets across a large swath of orbital distances and free space”. More on the ambitious plan
Earth 2.0 ET is a part of the larger international effort of finding worlds that have the potential to sustain life. Following the identification of such a planet, they will use telescopes and scan biosignatures. Biosignatures are signs of life and can also answer the age-old question 'Are we alone in the universe?'.
“Habitable Earth-like planets around solar-type stars, i.e., Earth 2.0s, are likely the most favorable places to search for extraterrestrial life. This is due to their potentially having physical, chemical, and potentially biological environments similar to Earth,” stated the team led by Jian Ge. Jian is a professor at the CAS' Shanghai Astronomical Observatory.“Therefore, it is necessary to identify Earth 2.0s first before extraterrestrial life can be possibly detected. Most current space missions for exoplanets do not cover this key area,” they added.
China Earth 2.0
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Police recommend alternate routes to access Blatnik Bridge
Motorists are experiencing traffic congestion on Hammond Avenue due to the Bong Bridge lane closures. There is heavy backup at peak times, and Hammond can also be blocked by railroad traffic.
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Plans for Pinto up in air
The Minnesota Twins are not quite sure what to do with rookie catcher Josmil Pinto.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of October 2023. The new rates will apply from October 1 and are as follows:
Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.44 a litre, compared to Dh3.42 in September. Special 95 petrol will cost Dh3.33 per litre, compared to Dh3.31 last month. E-Plus 91 petrol will cost Dh3.26 a litre, compared to Dh3.23 a litre in September. Diesel will be charged at Dh3.57 a litre compared to Dh3.40 last month.
Here's a snapshot of prices across fuel variants throughout the year:
| Months/2023 || Super 98 || Special 95 || E-Plus 91 |
| January || Dh2.78 || Dh2.67 || Dh2.59 |
| February || Dh3.05 || Dh2.93 || Dh2.86 |
| March || Dh3.09 || Dh2.97 || Dh2.90 |
| April || Dh3.01 || Dh2.90 || Dh2.82 |
| May || Dh3.16 || Dh3.05 || Dh2.97 |
| June || Dh2.95 || Dh2.84 || Dh2.76 |
| July || Dh3 || Dh2.89 || Dh2.81 |
| August || Dh3.14 || Dh3.02 || Dh2.95 |
| September || Dh3.42 || Dh3.31 || Dh3.23 |
Oil settles lower as Russia fuel export ban boosts, rate hikes weigh
Experts warn of 'demand destruction' as oil set to breach $100
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(MENAFN- AFP) Five million AIDS sufferers in central and western Africa have no access to treatment, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said Wednesday, warning of a major treatment gap in the global fight against the disease.
In a new report entitled "Out of Focus", the medical charity said fewer than 24 percent of sufferers have access to anti-retroviral drugs in the two regions, where 2.3 percent of people have the disease.
Though well below Swaziland's 27.7 percent and South Africa's 18.9 percent infection rates, central and western Africa are still significantly above the world average of 0.8 percent.
Around 21 percent of people who contract the virus every year and around half of children born with the disease live in western and central Africa, the charity said.
And a quarter of global AIDS-related deaths occur the two regions, it added.
"Needs remain enormous in central and western Africa where three in four (sufferers) do not have access to anti-AIDS treatments -- that is, five million people," MSF medical coordinator Dr Eric Goemaere said in a statement.
Outlining obstacles to treating the disease, it pointed to limited access to medicine, high costs for the available treatments, problems with testing as well as the stigmatisation of sufferers.
The slow distribution of drugs, poor quality medicines and low standards of drug storage were also identified as problems.
Similar obstacles also contributed to the 11,300 deaths caused by the Ebola virus that ravaged the region from late 2013.
Most Ebola deaths occurred in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
"The global goal of dealing with HIV/AIDS by 2020 will not be met unless priority is given to the fight against the disease in western and central Africa, where the population living with HIV continues to suffer unnecessarily and die in silence," MSF said.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Microsoft inaugurated acentre of excellence for energy - known as 'Microsoft Energy Core' - in the UAE. The initiative, and facility aims to accelerate digital transformation; build coalitions for responsible innovation; and drive skilling initiatives in the energy sector, thatwill help contribute towards environmental sustainability of the industry.
The virtual launch event was attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, and Samer Abu Ltaif, President for Microsoft Middle East and Africa, along with several industry customers and partners.
"The UAE has always been at the forefront of innovation, with our ambition to become a role model for the world," said Al Olama.
"The UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence sits at the heart of it, and our partnership with Microsoft contributes to this effort. The Energy Core will accelerate our collaboration to focus on sectors such as the energy industry, leading to a positive future for generations to come."
Microsoft Energy Core is launched in collaboration with 10 founding partners including ABB, Accenture, AVEVA, BakerHughesC3.ai, Emerson, Honeywell, Maana, Rockwell Automation, Schlumberger, and Sensia.
"As we continue empowering people and businesses to achieve more, we do so with a firm commitment to building a more sustainable future," said Samer Abu Ltaif, President, Microsoft MEA.
"The energy industry faces significant challenges, and the Microsoft Energy Core brings effective coalitions and leverages AI in an endeavour to address them. We are encouraged by the growing number of energy companies' commitments towards transitioning to cleaner energy and lowering carbon emissions, but they cannot do it alone. Businesses, governments and civil society can rise to the challenge, while meeting the world's growing energy demands." -
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Centurion, March 26 (IANS) Johnson Charles broke the record of Chris Gayle when he slammed the fastest T20I hundred by a West Indies batter in mens T20Is during the second match of the series against South Africa at the SuperSport Park, here on Sunday.
Charles blasted the South Africa attack all around the park on the way to his hundred, which he reached in just 39 balls. This was a maiden T20I hundred for Charles, who got 106 runs off boundaries in his ferocious knock. He was eventually cleaned up at 118 by a Marco Jansen yorker.
The 34-year-old Charles' hundred is the second joint-fastest in the format and the fastest by a West Indian in T20Is, going past the 47-ball hundred by Gayle coming against England in the 2016 Men's T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The record for fastest T20I hundred is shared by South Africa's David Miller, India captain Rohit Sharma and Czech Republic's Sudesh Wickramasekara.
Overall, the 46-ball carnage from his bat helped West Indies to reach 258/5 in 20 overs, its highest total in the format. The score surpassed the previous-best score of 245/6 which came against India at Lauderhill, USA, in 2016.
Kyle Mayers was the second highest scorer for the side with 51 runs off 27 balls. West Indies are currently leading the three-game T20I series against South Africa by 1-0.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Researcher in Digital Inequality, Sheffield Hallam University Profile Articles Activity
Dr Joseph Chambers is a Research Associate at CRESR. He specialises in urban and economic geography, with a focus on the integration of ICT within urban environments. His research spans a range of areas including digital inequalities, digital geographies, theories of infrastructure, energy networks, postcolonial urbanism and urban informality. More recently, his research has focussed on the consequences of digital exclusion for vulnerable energy users.
Joseph is primarily a qualitative researcher, focusing on vulnerable groups and the everyday processes that shape society and cities. In recent years, Joseph has carried out contract and academic work for a variety of organisations including UK Government, local authorities, technology companies, charities and NGOs. Joseph's PhD research focussed on smart urbanism and urban informality, exploring the consequences of ICT's integration within the infrastructural networks of Nairobi's informal settlements.
- 2021–2021 Research Associate , Centre for Regional, Economic and Social Research
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is encouraging the private sector to invest in hotels and other facilities in South Sharqiyah which is home to some of the best beaches and marine life.
The total number of hotels in South Sharqiyah touched 42 in 2017, an increase of 27.3 per cent over 33 in 2016. The number of hotel rooms in 2017 went up to 1,194, an increase of 38 per cent over 859 in 2016.
Statistics indicate that the projects under implementation in South Sharqiyah in 2017 were four hotels adding 126 rooms and one guest house with six rooms. It is expected that one hotel with 49 rooms will open in the governorate in the coming months.
These facilities are part of the efforts being made by the Ministry of Tourism to encourage private sector to invest in the tourism sector and hotels.
Saud bin Hamad al Alawi, director of Tourism in South Sharqiyah, said that the governorate was very important because of the diversity it offers. It has beaches, deserts, mountains and wadis as well as historical places, such as forts, castles and ancient villages. These components make the governorate one of the most important tourist destinations in the country.
The marine tourism is considered popular because of the beautiful beaches of Ras al Hadd and Al Aijah in the wilayat of Sur and Ashkharah. There are coastal areas stretching from the wilayat of Jalaan Bani Bu Ali to the wilayat of Mahout in Al Wusta governorate and the wilayat of Masirah.
Alawi said that South Sharqiyah has a number of wadis in Sur such as Wadi Shab, Wadi Tiwi, Wadi Bani Jaber and Wadi Al Minqal. These wadis are major tourist attractions.
He said that Ras al Hadd which is located about 46km from Sur is the biggest green turtle nesting reserve in the region. It has a number of aquatic areas which attract migratory birds. It has a number of wetlands known as Khor Grama and Khor al Hajar, which can support sustainable tourism.
Omran, on behalf of MoT, has signed a partnership agreement with Qatari company Diar for the Diar Ras al Hadd project. The project will be implemented in two phases. It will comprise resorts, hotels, residential villas, golf courses and Omani heritage markets. This will create a lot of job opportunities for Omanis and residents of the governorate.
Alawi said that the Ras al Jinz reserve is spread over 120sq km area having thousands of turtles.
Alawi said that South Sharqiyah also includes the wilayat of Masirah, the largest of the islands of Oman with a total area of 1,080sq km.
He said that the beaches in Masirah are known for nesting of turtles between June and August every year. It is also home to dolphins. He said that Masirah has four hotels, a hotel apartment and a guest house.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
HEIS, 21st February, 2018 (WAM) -- The Iran-backed Houthi militias have bombed residential neighbourhoods in the Heis District, south of Hodeidah, with mortar and howitzer shells, leaving a child dead, injuring the entire members of a local family and destroying their house.
A random missile fell on the house of the local family, which led to the injury of all its members and the destruction of their home, while the child was killed by the militias' snipers after they attacked one of the local houses.
The residential neighbourhoods of Heis District are still suffering from random artillery bombardment by the militias, with howitzers and mortar shells.
The Arab Coalition Forces backing the internationally recognised government of Yemen, are continuing their air raids against the rebels, destroying their military reinforcements and equipment, as part of the ongoing operations to clean the remaining pockets and expunge the coup perpetrators from their bastions in the areas located between Eastern Mocha and Heis districts.
The UAE Armed Forces, operating within the Arab Coalition, are providing military and logistics support to the ongoing land, air and sea operations, aimed at driving out the remaining Iran-affiliated militants from the liberated areas.
The battles of liberations are continuing coupled with basic and essential humanitarian operations, to provide relief to Yemenis, support them in surviving their difficult conditions and restore normalcy in the war-ravaged country . The liberation is also being followed up with battles to drive away the remaining militants from their pockets and strongholds.
The liberation of Heis and the advance north towards the Red Sea Coast of Yemen is a vital step in the country's total liberation, through which the Arab Coalition Forces have dealt a fatal blow to the Iranian-backed coup in Yemen.
WAM/Hatem Mohamed/Hassan Bashir
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) Burial site consisting of several layers of rocks found
Kuwait Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri visits an ancient cemetery discovered near the shores of the Arabian Gulf, March 28
KUWAIT CITY, March 28, (KUNA): It is imperative to preserve Kuwait's archeological sites given the significance the places hold, Kuwait's Minister of Information Mohammad Al-Jabri said on Wednesday, just days after rare antiquities were found in a popular eastern resort.
The archaeological sites carry an important message for future generations, Al-Jabri, who also serves as minister of state for youth affairs and the president of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), told KUNA as he surveyed an ancient cemetery recently discovered near the shores of the Arabian Gulf. He added that the archeological finds prove how instrumental the region has been in the growth of human civilization, pointing out that the area had once been a vibrant trade zone that linked regions across eastern Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Dr Fahad Al-Wehaibi, professor of history and archaeology at Kuwait University, revealed that among the new discoveries is an ancient burial site consisting of several layers of rock. He was amazed at how the excavation had withstood decay, surmising that the immense size of the rocks indicate the grave must have belonged to a notable personality.
The location is reminiscent of a bronze age culture known as 'Um Al-Nar', which existed around 2,500 BC in the area of modern-day United Arab Emirates and northern Oman, Al- Whaibi noted. The NCCAL has carried out extensive archaeological surveys on unexplored landscapes, which led to the discovery of tens of 'unprecedented' graves and engraved items last week.
By Saud Sultan
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Maharashtra reports 25,425 new COVID-19 cases
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 27 (ANI): Maharashtra reported 25,425 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, said the state health department on Thursday.
72 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 were also reported in the state during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of patients infected with this variant to 2,930.
With this, the total case count of the disease in the state has gone up to 76,30,606.
During the last 24 hours, 36,708 patients recovered from the infection, taking the total recoveries in the state to 71,97,001.
42 deaths were reported in the state during the last 24 hours. The death toll in the state due to the virus currently stands at 1,42,358. Additionally, 3,850 patients died due to causes other than COVID-19.
There are currently 2,87,397 active COVID-19 cases in the state. (ANI)


(MENAFN- AzerNews) Kol Nikollaj, President of the Albania Trade Unions
Confederation, has sent a letter of congratulations to President
Ilham Aliyev on his landslide victory in the snap presidential
election, Azernews reports.
The letter reads
"His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of
We have carefully followed your re-election to the post of
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and we are very happy that
you will continue to lead the people of Azerbaijan towards
strengthening and consolidating the independence and economic
development of your country.
On behalf of the Confederation of Trade Unions of Albania, which
has close fraternal ties with the Azerbaijan Trade Unions
Confederation (AHIK), as well as on my own behalf, please accept
our fraternal and sincere congratulations for your re-election to
the post of President of Republic of Azerbaijan.
On this occasion, we would like to wish you and the people of
Azerbaijan success and prosperity in the coming years for the good
of all your country, as an important stability factor at the global
We are convinced that your re-election as the President of
Azerbaijan will strengthen and raise to higher levels the bilateral
cooperation between our countries, which together contribute to
global geopolitical developments as political and economic
President of the Confederation of the Trade Unions of Albania
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