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All UAE institutions are committed to respect and protect the constitutional and legal rights of every citizen, resident and visitor in the nation's territory, Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, has affirmed.
In a statement on Saturday, the Attorney-General said that all measures taken by security entities and agencies in the UAE are carried out in accordance with UAE laws, under the supervision of the Public Prosecution in its capacity as the representative of society. These include monitoring and recording of conversations, telephones and correspondences, when there is evidence of a violation to the law, and only carried out upon the exclusive approval of the Attorney-General.
Dr Al Shamsi noted that these procedures are carried out in compatibility with the rules stated by the Constitution and laws, and under the full supervision of the competent judicial authority.
He added that any violation of these applicable rules in the course of their enforcement would result in accountability and severe punishment, to protect the individuals' freedoms and basic human rights in the UAE.
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- Boulder County Jail officials say overcrowding and mental health issues at the facility are posing a safety threat.
A recent study says jail officials are professional, but they are being pushed to the limit.
The jail was originally intended to hold about 290 people. It now has more than 500 people on some nights.
The Boulder Daily Camera reports Sheriff Joe Pelle has long said that the jail was overcrowded and he has repeatedly asked for more staff and an alternative facility.


ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML- N) Senator Lt General (R) Abdul Qayyum Wednesday said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s address at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was comprehensive in which all important issues were raised including Kashmir dispute.
Talking to PTV, he said the Prime Minister rightly said in
his speech that durable peace cannot be established without
provision of justice to all.
He said the Prime Minister highlighted sacrifices of
Pakistan in war against terrorism as the PM also said that we were worst sufferers of terrorism.
He said the Prime Minister also told the world about
success achieved by Pakistan against terrorism through operation Zarb-e-Azb and National Action Plan (NAP).


Felicitating farmers on the occasion of ‘Kisan Diwas’ on Wednesday, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said that the impact of climate change and rising temperatures will affect farmers first.
He also said that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and growth rate will not improve until the rains occur on time.
He was speaking during the Kisan Samman Diwas, organised at the CM’s official residence to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
“When the effects of climate change appear, farmers will be first to be affected and they will suffer,” Akhilesh said.
He added that the state government will observe the next financial year as ‘Kisan Varsh’ (farmers’ year) as was done in the current financial year.
New facilities and services to help the farmers in terms of technology and irrigation have been started by his government, Akhilesh said.
The government also plans to serve laddoos made with oilseeds in the midday meal at least once in a week.
On the occasion, CM felicitated 41 farmers who increased crop production per hectare and also increased production in the fields of fisheries, animal husbandry and others. He also flagged off 24 government agriculture publicity vehicles.


PPP wants govt to reconsider policies against peaceful protest
KARACHI: As the crackdown on the activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf intensified, the Pakistan People’s Party has called on the government to reconsider its policies and not to suppress peaceful protests.
PPP leader Qamar-uz-Zaman Kaira, while addressing a press conference, condemned the actions and said that the government should not use force on the peaceful protests of any party.
He expressed concern on the arrests of PTI workers in Islamabad and other parts of the country, and said that it will worsen the situation, and the entire country will be affected due to the way the government has handled the situation.
He decried the dual standards of the government and said that it claimed that their hands were clean, but still continued to crackdown on peaceful protests.
He said that even though they differed with the PTI over the lockdown on Islamabad, they still oppose the attempt to restrain the PTI from hosting a youth convention in Lahore. He called on the government to revisit their policies.


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Budgam: Jammu and Kashmir Police has recovered all but a hundred year old Sculpture from a local in Khansahib area in central Kashmir’s Budgam district after getting reports that the local was attempting to sell it.
An official told news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) that the Sculpture was recovered from the house of Nawaz Ahmad Sheikh son of Abdul Rashid Sheikh, a resident of Yarikhah Khansahab during the search.
He said that police got reports that the local resident had recovered the Sculpture while digging his field.
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Union Minister V. K. Singh has said that "Pakistan-occupied Kashmir will become a part of India on its own".
Addressing a press conference as part of the BJP 'Parivartan Yatra' in poll-bound Rajasthan's Dausa, Mr. Singh said India has proved its mettle to the world by successfully hosting the recently concluded G-20 meeting in the national capital.
"PoK will become a part of India on its own, it's just a matter of time," the former Army chief said in response to a question on September 11.
He also said the grandeur of the G-20 Summit has given India a unique identity on the world stage and the country has proved its mettle to the entire world.
"The G-20 meeting was unprecedented. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has proved its mettle to the world. The G-20 group includes all the powerful countries of the world. All countries have praised India openly," Mr. Singh told reporters.
Targeting the Congress government in Rajasthan, he said the State has poor law and order and promises made to the youth and farmers by the government remain unfulfilled. “Therefore, the BJP has had to organise Parivartan Sankalp Yatra to go among the people and listen to them,” he said.


Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday that the growth of the internet through affordable mobile devices has revived the media sector and that 5G technology is poised to increase the speed of news delivery. Speaking at the 17th Asia Media Summit via video conferencing, Thakur said that the media in the present day is highly technology-driven and witnessed innovation at a rapid pace.
The growth of the internet through affordable mobile devices has revitalized the media industry, he said, adding that 5G technology will further improve the user experience with faster delivery speed and an improvement in content quality.
Thakur said the media has a tremendous ability to shape the right public perceptions and perspectives as an effective empowerment tool.
He said the media has played a vital role in India’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in allaying hesitation about vaccines.
“We have faced many roadblocks. One of the biggest challenges has been the hesitation about vaccines. That was overcome by the media through proper reporting and education,” Thakur said.
He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed citizens on All India Radio programs and television channels to give a clear message about the vaccines.
Thakur said that content authenticity would always remain paramount, regardless of technological advancement.
“We can talk about the right to free flow of information, we also need to talk about the need to disseminate correct information,” he added.
Thakur said India’s soft power was evident at Cannes, where Indian films received huge applause from movie buffs.
He said the Prime Minister had emphasized the preservation and promotion of India’s rich cultural heritage.
“To fulfill that vision, the government has announced the world’s largest film restoration project under the National Film Heritage Mission. As part of this action, more than 2,200 films in various languages and genres will be restored to their former glory,” said Thakur.


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Following on from the news that a brand-new circuit is being planned on Australia’s Gold Coast – a circuit that could not only host the Australian grand prix in the future but also has the potential to be a night race – the head of Queensland’s government has spoken out.
Premier Peter Beattie has said that no planning permission has yet been given for the new circuit and that there is no certainty that the track will be given permission. He has also claimed that he has ‘no interest’ in helping the private project attrack Formula 1.
“This is quality agricultural land,” he stated. “We’ve got to be careful what we do with it.”
There are suggestions that the new track story was leaked to the media in the hope that the government would be forced into giving planning approval in an environmentally sensitive area because of huge public demand.


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Iran records further 415 COVID-19 deaths, 6,824 cases
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) TEHRAN, Oct 28 (KUNA) -- Iran's daily confirmed coronavirus cases rose by 6,824 on Wednesday as 415 people succumbed to the deadly pandemic in the last 24 hours.
This brings the country's overall caseload to 588,648, ministry spokeswoman Dr. Sima Sadat Lari said in a press statement.
The death toll has now reached 33,714, while on the other hand, a total 467,917 people have been cured since the beginning of the outbreak. (end)
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The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced today that the state income tax filing season is officially underway. The department is now accepting individual income tax returns for tax year 2010.
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West Bank Heritage Sites Put Gasoline on the Fire
Israel has added two shrines located in the West Bank to a list of national heritage sites, a decision that shows that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “is actively working to sabotage the two-state solution,” said a Palestinian peace negotiator.
The U.N. special coordinator for the region expressed concern, noting that the sites — the Tomb of the Patriarchs, where Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are believed to be buried, and the Tomb of Rachel — are not only in Palestinian territory, but also are considered holy places in Islam as well as Judaism.
Netanyahu said the sites are important because they represent the historic roots connecting Jews to the land.
The BBC reports that the Israeli prime minister may have been under pressure from nationalist influences.
The mayor of Hebron, where one of the sites is located, said, “This is a very sensitive religious issue, and Netanyahu just lit the fire.” — PZSWAIT, BEFORE YOU GO…
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UAH 33B Worth Of Assets Of Russian And Belarusian Individuals Seized In Ukraine
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The assets of Russian and Belarusian individuals worth UAH 33 billion have been seized in Ukraine as part of criminal proceedings.
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said this on her Facebook page.
'As of now, the estimated value of the assets that have already been assessed, seized as part of criminal proceedings by Ukraine's law enforcement agencies, is at least 33 billion hryvnias,' she wrote.
According to her, assets for a third of this amount have already been transferred to Ukraine's Asset Recovery and Management Agency.
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Amaravati: TDP politburo members Kollu Ravindra said that the verdict given by the High Court canceling GO NO.1 is a shame for the state government. Speaking to the media on Saturday, it is outrageous that the government said that it will go to the Supreme Court. Antu asked whether Jagan Mohan Reddy would have done the padayatra if the TDP government had implemented such regulations in the past. Without developing the state for four years, fearing that the elections are coming, they are ashamed to re-concrete the old stone slabs. He said that the YCP government has brought JV-1 to stop the opposition parties from going to the people. They said that the undeclared emergency was implemented without giving the opposition a chance to protest. If the British government brings such a spirit, will the freedom movement happen? For 75 years no one has put up houses on the roads? He said that the High Court’s comment on the occasion of the inquiry that we do not understand what days we are in can understand how bad life has become.


Coronavirus mortgage relief for homeowners
The government has announced new measures to help those facing financial difficulties during the coronavirus crisis.
Speaking at a news conference, Chancellor Rishi Sunak said mortgage lenders will offer a three month mortgage payment holiday to those struggling to pay.
He also said the government would go further if the financial help wasn't enough.
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Kathmandu, GEFONT has organized training on the mental stress and its management caused by COVID-19 to the youth leaders of union. Psychologist Ms. Jamuna Maharjan has facilitated the session.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the training, GEFONT President Cde. Binod Shrestha said that the role of trade unionists as a good conveyors to take the socity forward is the more important than ever. He said that the leaders of the trade unions should not only demand increase in the salary facility and increase the numbership but also be a friend of the workers in their workplace in their hard time. He said it is important to discuss how to turn the current challenge into an opportunity.He has further Expressed the concern over the rising number of suicides cases in the country, presidnet Shrestha pointed out the need for assistance to the stressed workers as they have reached the stage of self-immolation due to dismissal. He also urged the youth leadership to identify potential problems facing GEFONT members and try to find a way to manage them. He has also inform that GEFONT will conduct discussion on mental health in throught out the provinces, he has also urged participants to share the learning experience to their colleagues & family.
On the occasion, GEFONT Secretary General Cde. Janak Chaudhary said that it is important for the responsible trade union leaders to understand and learn how to deal with mental stress. He further said that participants have to share their learning experience about mental health and stress mangement with in small groups of colleguages also.
In the training WSM Asia Coordinator Bruno said “ COVID-19 is an obstacle to important issues such as wage, job creation, social protection. He said that instead of creating employment, some are losing their jobs and some have to return after losing their jobs from abroad. Also to overcome this situation he express hope that those who lost their jobs would get employment through programs such as the Prime Minister's Employment Program. Stating that the training on mental stress and its management will help the union workers to reduce the problem, he also informed them about the current focus of WSM.
During the training, psychologist Jamuna Maharjan explained what stress is, its causes and types, its effects, and what needs to be done to reduce it.Youth leaders of various committees have participated in the traning.


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The State Committee of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development has published the list of top 5 countries that have been granted visa-free regime, based on the increase in the number of travelers, "Podrobno.uz reported.
"Uzbekistan attracts thousands of tourists every year, but these figures do not fully reveal the tourism potential. Therefore, the country is carrying out reforms to accelerate the development of this sphere. Having summarized the results of the first half of the year, we can say with confidence that these measures have a positive effect. Thus, the indicator for the total number of foreign citizens who entered the country, has almost doubled compared to the same period in 2017 and amounted to over 2.68 million (an increase of 91.6 percent)," the committee noted.
The number of tourists from countries for which a visa-free regime was introduced has significantly increased. Thus, 31,966 people (+95.6 percent) arrived from Turkey, 6,200 - from Japan (+68.1 percent), 3,615 from Israel (+86.2 percent), 750 from Indonesia (over a threefold increase), and 424 from Singapore (an increase by more than 2.5 times).
There was an increase in the number of citizens of South Korea (57.5 percent) and Malaysia (by 2.6 times), who arrived in the country in June, although some decline was observed until May 2018.
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Fargo, West Fargo reschedule cleanup week for June
FARGO - Due to dike removal and flood recovery efforts, and to allow street crews adequate time for street repairs, the annual spring clean-up week for the cities of Fargo and West Fargo has been rescheduled for June 1-5, according to a news release issued by Fargo officials.
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Convened annually by The Chicago Council, the Global Food Security Symposium discusses the US government’s and international community’s progress on addressing global food and nutrition security.
This year – Advancing global food security: improving nutrition and health through food systems – will also be a platform to release a new Chicago Councils study recommending ways the USA can improve nutrition and health globally through research, business and trade.
For more information, visit the Chicago Council website.


The Kano state chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association (PASAN) on Monday closed the state House of Assembly as part of a nationwide strike called by the union’s national body.
News.ng learnt that the state chapter’s chairman, Bashir Yahaya, confirmed that they had joined the strike, as directed by their association’s national president.
Yahaya said that the strike was triggered by the government’s failure to implement the financial autonomy of the legislature, which the union had been demanding for two years. He added that the strike would continue until the demands of the union were met.
Yahaya also said that the state assembly will remain closed until a counter-directive is received from PASAN’s national body.


New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced in the Lok Sabha that the government has given the approval to form a trust to care of the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
The Prime Minister said that the trust will have "autonomy" and will be able to take decisions on Ram temple and other related issues "freely". "The trust will be free to take any decision," he said. Modi also announced that the 67.703-acre land earmarked for the construction of the Ram temple will also be handed over to the trust.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted that the trust will have 15 members from different sections of the society and one will be from the Dalit community among them.
The government has taken the decision to form a trust named Shree Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra.


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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Keta has welcomed 300 people who have defected from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
This event took place in the Keta Municipality where the NPP Regional Chairman, Makafui Woanyah gave a nod to those who have defected, saying that the party will offer its full support to them.
Mr. Woanyah added that the party is making conscious efforts to win this year’s general elections.
He therefore urged the party executives as well as those who have defected from the opposition NDC, to rally massively for the New Patriotic Party.
He explained that, the NPP is poised to bringing development to the region hence the need to maintain them in power.


There are reports doing rounds that Vikram will be doing a film for director Ajay Gnanamuthu of Demonte Colony and Imaikka Nodigal fame.
Recently reports started to roll out saying that their film will go on floors from June.
Sources say that there have been various scripts that have been discussed by Vikram that were supposed to be directed by Ajay.
Vikram and Ajay Gnanamuthu have signed a film for Lalith of Seven Screen Studio, who released 96. Since then they have been discussing several stories which couldn’t convince Vikram.
Ajay has narrated yet another story which had the potential and Vikram has asked the director to develop on the story.


US to welcome up to 2,000 Syrian refugees in 2015
(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The US announced on Monday that it is expected to welcome between 1,000 and 2,000 Syrian refugees this fiscal year and 5,000 to 8,000 in 2016.
"There are 15,000 Syrian refugee referrals in the pipeline from UNHCR (High Commissioner for Refugees)," said State Department Spokesperson John Kirby. "We continue to be a leader in this regard, both in terms of refugees we bring in, but also the amount of money that we contribute to the effort." He added, "Most of these people want to go home, and you can expect that, that's understandable." Kirby reiterated, "What we're really committed to is helping to foster the kind of political transition inside Syria, so that it is a safe environment for Syrian people to return, including the millions that are seeking refuge in Turkey right now."
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More than 1900 youths in Mizoram, who have returned from different parts of the country, lost their jobs due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus, an official of Mizoram Youth Commission (MYC) said on Wednesday.
The official said that the youths were either sacked or resigned while working in different states.
“A total 1903 stranded youths, who lost jobs due to the global pandemic, have registered to the youth commission till Monday. The number could increase as names of jobless youths are still coming in,” he said.
According to the official, the MYC is making massive efforts to provide suitable jobs to the stranded youths, who have returned from different parts of the country after losing their jobs due to coronavirus induced lockdown.
He said that the idea was conceived by chief minister Zoramthanga to assist the youths to ensure that they make earnings.
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He said that that the youth commission on Monday held a meeting with certain departments, including employment skill development and entrepreneurship, tourism, planning and programme implementation, disaster management and rehabilitation, urban development and poverty alleviation, and commerce and industries to find out and purse youths who have lost jobs while stranded in different parts of the country due to the nationwide lockdown imposed to curtail the spread of novel coronavirus.
The meeting also deliberated about expediting measures to assist the Covid-19 affected youths to ensure that they earn livings, he said.
According to the official, MYC chairman Dr Vanlaltanpuia while expressing regret for the jobless youths told the meeting that the youth commission will stand with the youths and take massive efforts to help them expose their skills and values to the outside world.
Vanlaltanpuia, who is also the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) legislator from Lunglei North seat, said that the MYC has evolved a Covid Plan to inform various job opportunities through skill development and training to Covid-19 affected youths, the official said.
The official said that the youth commission is also working on a job portal to facilitate close contact between the commission and youths, who are looking for jobs.
He said that the commission will focus on skill development for the Covid-19 affected youth returnees for which talks are on with various skill-based development training institutes in the state.
The commission with the help of other departments will also make plans to help migrant workers in the state, he added.


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Riyadh, Shawwal 25, 1439, July 09, 2018, SPA -- The Council of Saudi Chambers, in cooperation with Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) and National Agency for Investment Development in Algeria, organized a meeting on "Investment Opportunities in Economic Sectors in Algeria".
The gathering was attended by Deputy Governor for Development of the Investment Environment of SAGIA Dr. Ayed Al-Otaibi, GM of the National Agency for Investment Development in Algeria Abdulkarim Mansouri, and representatives of institutions and government bodies, companies and businessmen from both sides.
The meeting lauded the firmness of the Saudi Algerian economic ties, citing that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries amounted to SR 2.19 billion in 2016, and The Kingdom's exports to Algeria represent SR 2.1 billion while its imports from Algeria is about SR 36 million.
They confirmed that the meeting aims to benefit from the opportunities available for investment and competitive advantages, as well as exchange views and proposals on ways to develop trade and investment between the two countries.
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Officials worry about mixing RESP, Succeed 2020 finances
Area school superintendents are concerned that grant money set aside to help junior and senior high teachers, as well as their students, is also supporting the everyday expenses of the organization that provides education, programs and tools to their faculty.
The Roughrider Education Services Program shares office space and staff with the Succeed 2020 grant, and officials are worried that intertwining the costs too much will devastate the agency when the grant ends.
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Chamber hopes to ‘Clear the Air’ about odor issue
Some Perham business leaders have come together to fight back against the flap over the town’s odor issue.
They say the smell coming from the wastewater treatment plant is a temporary – albeit unfortunate – byproduct of the city’s rapid growth in recent years, so it’s a problem that stems from something very positive about the community.
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Minister of State in the office of the Vice President, FrancessPiagieAlgalie has led a team and presented the synthesis report of the food systems to His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio, noting that they have worked collaboratively with different partners to ensure the recommendations are solid enough to help in the food production and sustainability.
United Nations Resident Coordinator, Dr. BabatundeAhonsi, expressed gratitude to the President for his robust leadership in ensuring that Sierra Leone participated in the dialogue process through the office of the Vice President, as the focal point.
He furthered that the main idea was to transform the food systems processes, adding that the dialogue was consultative, and the report contained recommendations if fully implemented would help the food systems and transform food acceleration processes.
Speaking on behalf of donor partners, the Irish Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Claire Buckley, said they were pleased to be part of the process as they had invested a lot of funds, especially for the food security summit in New York this September, adding that their keen areas of interest had been children and gender issues and, most importantly, food security.
Presenting the report to President Bio, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Abubakar Karim, said food production had been interrupted mainly because of national disasters and that the report was timely. He said the country had been in need of multisectoral policy in a bid to transform food systems.
He thanked all donors and the United Nations for their support towards the process and assured them of implementing the recommendations.
Addressing the meeting, President Julius Maada Bio thanked the team for working intensively and collaboratively to ensure they put out a detailed report.
“The report is timely because to want to produce and to secure the produce are very important,” he stated.
He expressed delight at the support from donors who participated and ensured the process was consultative, adding that his government’s main initiative was human capital development, and that food security was an integral part of the initiative.
He stated that the country had the necessary conditions but needed the systems in place that would help the process and so he was excited to receive the report.


(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) DUSHANBE (Pajhwok): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah has said the reduction in potable water is a serious challenge for the international community, particularly for developing countries.
Abdullah, who delivered his speech at the international conference 'Water for Sustainable Development' in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on Wednesday thanked Tajik president Emomali Rahmon for organizing and hosting the important conference.
The CEO said the reduction in potable water had become a serious challenge for the world, naming climate change, increasing population and environment pollution as main factors that add to water problems.
He said Afghanistan was one of the countries with least water reservoirs while climate change had resulted in melting of snow resources, draught and water pollution.
According to statistics, Afghanistan's population will double in 2050 and water related problems will worsen, Abdullah said.
'We have created a coordination unit at the chief executive office to follow sustainable development,' he said.
He said the Afghan government welcomed any programs and steps towards reducing water related challenges in the region and the world and that Kabul would not hesitate from contributing its efforts and cooperation in this regard.
Tajikistan president Emomali Rahmon thanked the guests who attended the conference and said: 'Water is the reason we are alive and joint efforts in this regard can ensure life on the earth.'
He said climate change, unnecessary use of water and lack of world's and regional attention to water related problems gave birth to more challenges.
Leaders of Turkmenistan and Pakistan also addressed to the conference and stressed protection of water sources, prevention of water pollution and unnecessary use.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. The recent
growth of export opportunities in the non-oil sector is one of the
important indicators of economic diversification, Minister of
Economy Mikayil Jabbarov wrote on Twitter, trend reports.
"Exports of non-oil products increased by 21.2 percent
from January through April of this year compared to the same period
of the previous year to $1.1 billion," he said.
Azerbaijan increased non-oil exports by 12.3 percent
to $3 billion in 2022.
It is planned to increase the volume of Azerbaijan's
non-oil exports to $5 billion by 2025.
From January through March 2023, non-oil sector goods
worth $339.9 million were exported to Türkiye, $200.7 million to
the Russian Federation, $109.2 million to Georgia, $29.7million to
the Swiss Confederation, and $27.6 million to Kazakhstan.
Non-oil exports amounted to $261 million in March
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Islamabad, Dec 22 (IANS) The Imran Khan government in Pakistan appears to be bracing for a taste of its own medicine with outright uproar from those now in opposition that harks back to memories of then long march by Khan and his party which at that time had stayed on for over three months.
A similar offensive has now been planned by the opposition parties alliance against Imran's government which came to power in 2018.
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of at least 11 opposition parties, which has been staging big public gatherings in major cities across Pakistan, is now geared up to launch an anti-government long march, with an aim to topple the Imran Khan government that they say is led by a "puppet prime minster".
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has reiterated his stance for launching the long march against the government, insisting that the there was no time left for dialogue.
"Now there will be a long march on Islamabad to get the resignation of puppet prime minister Imran Khan," he said.
"Imran Khan was ignorant of the ground realities and did not have any solution to the problems the people are faced with. Only PPP knows how to provide relief to the poor people of Pakistan in difficult times," he added.
Bilawal said that the 11-party alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will be taking a final call to launch the long march, adding that the poor, employed, students and growers will be taking part in what he called a mammoth anti-government march.
"We will take the poor people, the unemployed, the students, the growers and all the people who are being troubled by this selected government to Islamabad with us," he said.
"Dialogue will be held after this puppet prime minister is gone. When we will reach Islamabad, this dummy will leave the government himself," he added.
The PDM has become a major resistance for the Imran Khan-led government, who maintains that the prime agenda of this movement is to seek leverage and relief for political leaders from corruption cases.
Imran Khan, in a recent statement said that no matter how strong the opposition parties may become, he will never be giving them any leverage against what he called stolen money of the people and the country.
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Mandera MCA Farrah today attended the MCAs conference at KICC and felt that the conference was effective in tackling some of the issues they face as MCAs.
The MCA said that the event was good because brought all MCAs countrywide together for the first time and added that he was impressed that their needs were being met and addressed.
Mr Farrah however expressed concern that MCAs all over Kenya are always pressed to donate some cash when invited to public events inspite of their salary being minimal.
He added,”When invited to public events we love standing by our people and donating but sometimes we are squeezed because at times we have to donate so much inspite of earning so little.”
Mr Farrah also added that the government should bring the ward fund soon so that it can develop areas equally.He promised to work hard and deliver on the promises he made to the people of Mandera and wants to touch the lives of as many people as possible.


HMBIA General Assembly 2018 in Belgrade has started its work
Over 40 representatives from more than 20 countries gathered here in Serbia to make important decisions concerning the future of HMB movement and HMB sport development.
HMBIA President Edouard Eme have just started the official opening ceremony. He welcomed all the participants of the HMBIA General Assembly 2018, thanked Serbian National Federation for their help and all the work that has already done and all the work that we have to do together in the future. Edouard Eme told about the way the Summit will take place as well.
Also he welcomed new countries representatives.


They were going to attend a court hearing
Four people were killed and two injured while they were going to a court Thursday morning, the police said.
Their vehicle was attacked on Sandral Road.
The police said that they were shot dead by their rivals.
The bodies and the injured men have been moved to the hospital. The police are conducting raids to arrest the suspects


Gwen Garcia offers Cebu City financial aid for Sinulog fest
The provincial government of Cebu will provide the Cebu City government financial support for the Sinulog festival.
In an interview on Monday, Governor Gwen Garcia acknowledged the city government’s assistance during the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo, and, in return, decided to offer financial help to the city for the Sinulog preparations.
“We really appreciate all of the support that the city government has extended to the provincial government last year when we relaunched the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo,” said Garcia. (https://bit.ly/36uHc39)
Aside from the financial help, the governor said she might coordinate with the Provincial Health Office to be on standby and offer emergency services during the series of festivities.
The Cebu Provincial Police Office is also reportedly willing to assist the Cebu City Police Office in ensuring peace and security during the festival.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) On a day-long trip to the capital, actor Kamal Haasan yesterday met Congress president Rahul Gandhi and discussed the political situation in Tamil Nadu, where he has floated a new political party Makkal Needhi Maiyam.
'We did discuss politics but not the way you think, he told reporters after the meeting which he initially described as a courtesy call.
To a question on whether an alliance between his party and the Congress in Tamil Nadu was discussed, Kamal said: 'We did not discuss that.
On his part, Gandhi tweeted about the meeting: 'Enjoyed meeting Kamalhaasan in Delhi. We discussed a wide range of issues concerning our two parties including the political situation in Tamil Nadu.
Earlier in the day, Kamal met officials in the election commission about the registration of his party and expressed confidence the process would be over soon.
Asked when the process of the registration would be over, Kamal said: 'It will come to a logical conclusion very soon. They (the election commission officials) said they would decide in a week or 10 days.
The actor said he had not asked for an election symbol as that would be decided later.
The actor also slammed the Tamil Nadu government for arresting people protesting against the eight-lane green corridor between Chennai and Salem.
'To treat anyone talking about environment as a crime is not acceptable. This concern should be there among all, he told reporters when asked about his views on the raging controversy over the proposed expressway connecting the two cities.
The Tamil Nadu police has been accused of indiscriminate and arbitrary arrests of people and activists protesting against the project on the ground that thousands of hectares of land of agriculturists and others would be acquired, leaving them in the lurch.
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It was the Asian country of China where the coronavirus pandemic started off. It was also the first country to face the economic turmoil and that eventually started to spread to other countries as well. While the rest of the countries across the globe continues to face an economic downfall, China is slowly getting back on track. The country is the second largest economy in the world that expanded by 4.9 percent in the July to September quarter when compared to what it was a year back.
The recovery pace marked a 3.2 percent increase that the country had recorded in the second quarter when it had avoided the recession caused by the pandemic, which has gripped many parts of the world. It was also noted that the growth was a little weaker that what was expected. Analysts had predicted that the economy of China would improve by 5.2 percent. Julian Evans-Pritchard, an economist in China said that the economy in the Asian country continues to gain a pace on the last quarter and the recovery is now less reliant on the investments.
When compared to the rest of the world, China has been able to recover at a much faster pace. The government of the country had imposed a strict lockdown and had also laid down a policy that tracked the population. It led to millions worth of expenditure as it also implemented a number of projects for infrastructure that allowed them to deal with the pandemic.
It was also the positive momentum that worked towards the recovery of the country in the past six months. Yi Gang, the governor of People’s Bank of China said that the economy of China still has a great potential and further recovery is expected that would benefit for the global recovery as well. Analysts have said that the consumer expenditure has also been the most encouraging part of the economy.
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ISLAMABAD, Nov 06 (DNA): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Egypt on a two-day visit on November 7.
Prime Minister will attend the COP-27 conference starting on November 7 in Sharm el-Sheikh, she said in a statement.
The minister said that 197 member countries were participating in the conference.
Pakistan attached great importance to COP-27, she said adding the conference will consider the need for urgent action on climate change as well as climate justice issues.
She said that the PM will present Pakistan’s position on important issues in his address to the heads of state during the World Leaders Summit.
The PM will also meet United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on the occasion of the conference in
Sharm el-Sheikh, she said. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif along with his Norwegian counterpart will also participate in a high-level round table conference.
The Prime Minister will also participate in the “Middle East Green Initiative Summit” on November 7, she said.
The conference is hosted by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman.
She said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also meet with several world leaders during his visit.
COP-27 was being held at a time when millions of people in different parts of the world, including Pakistan, were facing the negative effects of climate change, she maintained.
Pakistan will continue to play a positive role in discussions, negotiations and collective action on global climate change, Marriyum Aurangzeb opined.
The delegation accompanied by the Prime Minister will represent Pakistan in all important committees of COP-27.
The delegation will also discuss the threat faced by low-carbon countries in these committees, she added.
Marriyum said Pakistan will also chair the Group of 77 China in this conference.


Watford defender, Craig Cathcart, told the MyNews team ‘we might need a bit of luck at times’ against Man City, but is hoping for a better performance than the hammering they received against Liverpool.
Craig, who played in the 5-0 defeat away at Anfield last month, knows it will be a tough game against Man City but outlined the boys are “100 per cent prepared”.
He said: “We know we might need a bit of luck at times, but hopefully we can get a good performance and a good result.
“As a defender, personally we know it’s going to be difficult but it’s the whole team structure which will help.
“Since Leicester, we have been working all week on the Man City game, working tactics on how we can deny their threats. We know it’s going to be tough but we are going to be 100 per cent prepared for the game.”
Craig explained the team have been working on defending crosses, which was their kryptonite against Liverpool.
He added: “We were disappointed with the goals we conceded (against Liverpool), we have been working on crosses this week so we can do better in that respect.
“Conceding the early goal didn’t help as it put us on the back foot and they capitalised on it. We will try to do a lot of things differently against City.”
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Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai Wednesday said that a total of 4,690 people including 943 from Jammu and Kashmir were arrested under the anti-terror law UAPA between 2018 to 2020.
The minister, as per a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO), however, said that just 149 were convicted under it in the three year period.
Replying to a written question in Rajya Sabha, he said that in 2019, 1,948 people were arrested under the UAPA and 34 people were convicted in that year and in 2018, 1,421 people were arrested while 35 people were convicted.
“1,321 people were arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in 2020 while 80 people were convicted in that year,” he said.
He also said the highest number of people arrested under the UAPA between 2018 and 2020 with 1,338 in Uttar Pradesh, 943 in Manipur and 750 in J-K while among all those arrested, 2,488 people belonged to 18-30 years of age group and 1,850 belonged to 30 to 45 years age group. (KNO)


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- As part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility activities throughout the year, Suhail Bahwan Group organised a blood donation camp at its Muscat headquarters Al Rawaq Building in Qurm in association with Central Blood Bank, Department of Blood Services, Ministry of Health. Group employees and tenants at Al Rawaq donated blood.
Volunteers from Bahwan Healthcare Centre and staff members from Central Blood bank ensured that donors were taken through the process of a basic medical check-up and blood collection in a seamless manner. BHC had also made arrangements to serve light snacks to the donors after blood collection.
Suhail Bahwan Group and its companies are engaged in corporate social responsibility activities that include blood donation camps, measles vaccination camp, free consultations, etc.
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Impact of COVID-19 on workers
This dashboard presents data on the impact of COVID-19 on workers and how they have adjusted to challenges related to the pandemic.
The first tab has more information on where the datasets come from.
The second tab summarises the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated challenges on workers, specifically looking at the proportion of people that have been laid off and impact on wages and hours.
The third tab looks at the measures workers have employed to adjust to the challenges identified in the first tab.


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Fri 3 Dec 2021, 2:41 PM
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received visiting French President, Emmanuel Macron, at Expo 2020 Dubai on Friday.
Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the French President's visit to the UAE, expressing his happiness at the renewed meeting with Macron, which confirmed the keenness to continue consultation and coordination between the two friendly countries.
The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to President Macron, wishing him health and happiness and his country further progress and prosperity.
The French President congratulated Sheikh Mohamed, the UAE Government and the people on the occasion of the country's celebrations of its Golden Jubilee, wishing the country continued progress and prosperity. He expressed his country's aspiration to new and promising horizons of cooperation and joint action that serve the interests of both countries and supports peace efforts in the region.
The two leaders discussed the friendly relations, joint cooperation and development opportunities in various fields under the strategic partnership that brings the two countries together, especially in the investment and economic aspects, advanced technology, energy and food security, in addition to the cultural, educational and other fields to achieve their mutual interests.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed various issues and topics of common interest and developments in the regional and international arenas and exchanged views on current developments in the Middle East region.
The two sides also affirmed their determination to strengthen various aspects of the strategic partnership between the UAE and France.
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Federal Energy Minister Hammad Azhar said on Saturday said that a historical wave of inflation has hit the world and it will go down in 2022, ARY News reported.
Hammad Azhar, while addressing a public gathering in Lahore, said that the federal government is fully aware of difficulties being faced by the nationals due to a hike in inflation.
He said that the government has distributed health insurance cards to each family and established a network of panahgahs amid the new wave of inflation besides disbursing Rs200 billion relief fund under the Ehsaas program.
Hammad Azhar said that the government is going to issue health cards to all families of Punjab. He predicted that inflation will go down in 2022 and the production of wheat and flour crops will be historical.


CAIRO: The League of Arab States and the World Bank Group signed Tuesday a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration in the areas of economic and social development in the Arab world.
Amr Moussa, secretary general of the Arab League, and Mahmoud Mohieldin, managing director of the World Bank, signed the MOU at the Second Arab Economic, Social and Development Summit currently underway in Sharm El-Sheikh, according to a statement from the bank.
Moussa said the agreement is in line with the Arab League’s goals to promote economic and social development in the region and overcome the obstacles facing economic integration.
Mohieldin said that the institution will continue to exert every effort to assure its responsiveness to country’s development needs as well as address priorities specified by Arab countries that strengthen economic integration, the statement read.
He added that the MOU will expedite the development of regional activities that invest in Arab human capital, infrastructure and MSME development.
“Better integration both regionally and globally will help Arab countries achieve higher and sustainable economic growth which is critical to productively employ the growing work force, particularly the young,” he said.


Ministry issues manual to regulate public jobs
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE the Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs Dr Issa Saad al-Jafali al-Nuaimi has issued decision No 51 of 2017 to publish a manual that describes, classifies and arranges public jobs, pursuant to Article 3 of the Civil Human Resources Law promulgated by Law No 15 of 2016.
In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs said the manual is complementary to the legislative system of managing civil human resources.
The system to organise civil human resources began with the issuance of the Human Resources Law promulgated by Law No 15 of 2016 followed by the Executive Regulations of the Human Resources Law issued by the Council of Ministers' decision No 32 of 2017. It said the process has now been completed with the issuance of this reference book.
The ministry said that the manual included the opening of financial grades for all Qatari employees in accordance with their level of scientific qualification. It also has provisions aimed at establishing the principle of equality and equalisation of opportunities among employees by establishing regulations and standards related to the promotion of employees and the conditions of eligibility for financial grades, and encouraging competent staff to occupy supervisory positions. The manual has added more specific groups of specialised jobs related to the health and education sectors.
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The Moray MP and Scottish Conservative leader reflects on the challenges and opportunities of the past year and the future
Douglas Ross, the MP for Moray and the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, has shared his thoughts on the year 2023 and his hopes for 2024 in an exclusive interview with our reporter. He spoke about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the recovery of the economy, the constitutional debate, and his plans to make Scotland a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Covid-19: A year of resilience and adaptation
Ross praised the efforts of the NHS staff, the key workers, and the volunteers who have been on the frontline of the fight against Covid-19, which has claimed more than 10,000 lives in Scotland since the outbreak began. He also acknowledged the sacrifices and hardships that people across the country have endured due to the lockdowns, restrictions, and social distancing measures.
“It has been a very difficult year for everyone, but I have been inspired by the resilience and adaptation of the Scottish people,” he said. “We have seen communities come together to support each other, businesses innovate and diversify, and individuals show kindness and compassion.”
He said that the vaccination programme, which has reached more than 90% of the adult population, has been a success story and a testament to the strength of the UK’s health service and scientific research. He also welcomed the easing of most Covid-19 rules in Scotland from December 27, which allowed people to celebrate Christmas and New Year with their loved ones.
However, he warned that the threat of the virus is not over yet, and urged people to remain cautious and follow the public health guidance. He said that the emergence of the new Omicron variant, which has been detected in more than 100 countries, poses a challenge for the global response to the pandemic.
“We cannot be complacent or take anything for granted. We have to be prepared for any changes in the situation and act accordingly,” he said. “We have to balance the need to protect lives and livelihoods, and ensure that our health service is not overwhelmed.”
He said that his party will continue to scrutinise the Scottish Government’s decisions and hold them to account for their handling of the pandemic. He also called for more transparency and consultation with the public and the parliament on any future measures.
“We have to make sure that the decisions are based on the best available evidence and data, and that they are proportionate and fair,” he said. “We have to avoid any unnecessary confusion and inconsistency, and give people and businesses as much clarity and certainty as possible.”
Economy: A year of recovery and growth
Ross said that one of his main priorities for 2024 is to support the recovery and growth of the Scottish economy, which has been severely hit by the pandemic. He said that the UK Government’s furlough scheme, which has supported more than one million jobs in Scotland, has been a lifeline for many workers and businesses. He also highlighted the UK Government’s investment in infrastructure, innovation, and skills, which has delivered more than £14 billion of additional funding for Scotland.
“We have seen the benefits of being part of a strong and stable United Kingdom, which has provided unprecedented levels of support and security for Scotland during this crisis,” he said. “We have also seen the opportunities of being part of a global Britain, which has secured trade deals with more than 80 countries, including Australia, Canada, and Japan.”
He said that his party will work to ensure that Scotland gets its fair share of the UK Government’s levelling up agenda, which aims to boost economic growth and social mobility across the country. He also said that his party will champion the interests of the key sectors of the Scottish economy, such as agriculture, fisheries, tourism, energy, and manufacturing.
“We have to make sure that Scotland is an attractive and competitive place to do business, and that we have the right policies and incentives to create jobs and wealth,” he said. “We have to support our rural and coastal communities, which have been neglected and ignored by the SNP. We have to harness our natural resources and our potential for renewable energy, and lead the transition to a net-zero economy.”
He said that his party will also focus on improving the skills and education of the Scottish workforce, which he said are essential for the future prosperity and wellbeing of the country. He said that his party will oppose any further cuts to college places, which have fallen by more than 120,000 since the SNP came to power. He also said that his party will address the decline in standards and attainment in Scottish schools, which have slipped behind the rest of the UK and the world.
“We have to invest in our human capital and our talent, and give people the opportunities and the tools to succeed,” he said. “We have to restore excellence and equity in our education system, and ensure that every child gets the best possible start in life.”
Constitution: A year of division and distraction
Ross said that another major challenge for 2024 is the constitutional debate, which he said has been a source of division and distraction for the Scottish Government and the Scottish people. He said that the SNP’s obsession with independence and a second referendum has undermined their focus and performance on the issues that matter most to the people, such as health, education, and justice.
“We have seen the SNP waste time and energy on their constitutional crusade, while failing to deliver on their promises and responsibilities,” he said. “We have seen them use the pandemic as an excuse to push their agenda, while ignoring the public’s priorities and preferences.”
He said that his party will continue to stand up for the majority of Scots who voted to remain part of the UK in 2014, and who do not want another divisive and disruptive referendum. He also said that his party will expose the flaws and risks of the SNP’s independence plans, which he said would entail higher taxes, deeper cuts, and a hard border with the rest of the UK.
“We have to make the positive and persuasive case for the Union, which has proven to be the best and most successful partnership of nations in history,” he said. “We have to show the benefits and advantages of being part of a family of nations that share values, interests, and opportunities.”
He said that his party will also seek to strengthen and enhance the devolution settlement, which he said has given Scotland more powers and autonomy than ever before. He said that his party will work constructively and cooperatively with the UK Government and the other devolved administrations to address the common challenges and opportunities that face the country.
“We have to make devolution work better for Scotland and the UK, and ensure that there is more collaboration and cooperation between the different levels of government,” he said. “We have to respect the democratic will of the people, and focus on the issues that unite us, not divide us.”
Vision: A year of change and hope
Ross said that his vision for 2024 is to make Scotland a better place to live, work, and raise a family. He said that his party will offer a positive and credible alternative to the SNP, and present a clear and comprehensive plan to improve the lives and livelihoods of the Scottish people.
“We have a vision of a Scotland that is strong, prosperous, and secure, within a United Kingdom that is strong, prosperous, and secure,” he said. “We have a vision of a Scotland that is confident, ambitious, and optimistic, and that plays a leading role in the world.”
He said that his party will listen to and represent the views and interests of all Scots, regardless of their background, beliefs, or preferences. He also said that his party will engage with and empower the civil society, the private sector, and the local authorities, and encourage more participation and involvement in the democratic process.
“We have a vision of a Scotland that is diverse, inclusive, and tolerant, and that respects and celebrates its rich and varied culture and heritage,” he said. “We have a vision of a Scotland that is compassionate, generous, and responsible, and that contributes to the common good and the global challenges.”
He said that his party will work hard to earn the trust and support of the Scottish people, and to deliver on their expectations and aspirations. He also said that his party will work with anyone who shares their vision and values, and who wants to make Scotland a better place.
“We have a vision of a Scotland that is ready for change and hope, and that deserves better than the SNP,” he said. “We have a vision of a Scotland that is the best place to be.”


Will have to pay off the loans of next generation, says CJP Saqib Nisar
LAHORE (92 News) – Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has said that they will have to pay off the loans of the next generation.
Talking to the media at Fountain House on Saturday, he said that they will have to resolve the water issue.
“Progress cannot be made without knowledge. There is shortage of educational institutions in the country,” he said.
The CJP said that the judiciary will always be with the people. “Leaders will have to serve the nation and they will do,” he maintained.
He said that he was much criticized when he came out to set the hospital aright. “Alhamdullilah, now the situation in hospitals is better,” he added.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) London, May 26, 2022, SPA -- The Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili has headed the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the 5th annual meeting of the Dragon Group, which was held here with the participation of 10 countries, in addition to the GCC General Secretariat's military affairs.
On the sidelines of his participation in Dragon Group meeting, the Lieutenant-General Al-Ruwaili held yesterday a bilateral meeting with the British Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin at the headquarters of the British Ministry of Defense, during which they reviewed the strategic relations linking the two friendly countries, and discussed current and future opportunities to enhance the fields of military cooperation and face common challenges between the two countries.
Earlier, the Lieutenant-General Al-Ruwaili attended the Dragon Group meeting at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where they discussed the security challenges and the overall threats surrounding the region, and ways to confront them and reduce their risks by joint efforts, most notably the ongoing smuggling of weapons and the dissemination of technologies to terrorist militias operating outside the framework of countries in the region.
The Chief of the General Staff of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia also held bilateral meetings with the Chiefs of Staff of some countries that attended the Dragon meeting, during which he stressed the consensus of all on the need to strengthen intelligence and security cooperation among Dragon Group's member states to confront aggressive behaviors that target the security and stability of the region, and combat smuggling operations, pointing to the importance of these meetings since they contribute to exchanging views, unifying efforts and increasing levels of coordination and coherence among the participating countries to support the security and stability of the region.
02:37 LOCAL TIME 23:37 GMT
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KUALA NERANG – The people must continue giving their mandate to Barisan Nasional (BN) government to ensure that the education transformation agenda and the national agenda can be implemented for future generations.
Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said education should not be gambled with as it was closely connected to a nation’s progress, and what the government was doing now was apt and on the right track.
“Since Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak took over the government, various changes and transformations have been made including in education through the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013 -2025 so that it was in line with National Transformation 2050 (TN50).
“So it is very important that the people retain the current government for the sake of the continuity of the plan by the Prime Minister which has been proven to benefit the education system in the country,” he told reporters at a meet-the-people session held at the Mahawangsa Voting District Centre in Felda Lubuk Merbau, here today.
Mahdzir who is also UMNO Supreme Council was commenting on the call by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who wanted the people to continue giving the mandate to the BN government in coming GE14 to ensure its agenda is continued.
He said it was not easy planning and implementing the national education transformation but the efforts would bring about positive results in the long run. – BERNAMA


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Over the past day, 654 cases with a positive PCR for coronavirus infection have been identified in Kazakhstan, Trend reports with reference to Kazinform .
In total, 971,541 cases were identified in the country, of which 12,969 died.
At the same time, over the past day in the country, 1,137 people recovered from coronavirus infection, the total number of recovered was 935,950.
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On Saturday, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that artificial intelligence can help ensure sustainable justice and reduce the backlog of outstanding cases in “surprising ways”.
At the closing ceremony of the two-day Constitution Day event organized by the Supreme Court, he said that artificial intelligence (AI) can help implement court management tools such as case flow management, case management clearance rates, case law online information and automated algorithms to support Based on the system, these can improve the efficiency of judicial operations.
The Minister said that as Indian courts have undergone transformational changes through digitalization, the emerging field of artificial intelligence can help ensure sustainable judicial enforcement and reduce the backlog of outstanding cases in surprising ways.
He said that machines certainly cannot replace human judges, but they can assist judges in their decision-making process by giving calculated and fair opinions.
Rijiju said that the synchronization of artificial intelligence and human intelligence will help speed up justice.
President Ram Nath Kovind, Chief Justice Ramana of India, Supreme Court and High Court judges attended the event.
When talking about concerns about pending cases in different courts, the minister said that the adequacy of the judicial infrastructure is essential to reduce the court’s pending cases and the backlog of cases.
Rijiju said that the current government is very sensitive to the need to provide well-equipped judicial infrastructure to lower-level judicial institutions to promote judicial administration so that everyone can easily and timely deliver justice.
He pointed out that the government is committed to investing as much resources as possible to build the next generation of high-quality infrastructure to develop it into an engine of economic growth.
He said that the role of the judiciary in adjudicating infrastructure disputes and keeping in mind the greater national interest is critical to the development trajectory and overall project costs.
Regarding the alternative dispute resolution mechanism to reduce the burden on the courts, Hiyoshiju said that the central government has been adopting various policy measures to promote and strengthen the mechanism by revising existing laws. He told the meeting that as a continuation of this work, an independent mediation law is being considered.


Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb while addressing to a media talk has said that Imran Sahib! Appear in JIT before going to court.
Pakistan Muslim League (N) Central Spokesperson and Federal Minister Maryam Aurangzeb said in response to Imran Khan’s statement that he has confessed to the crime, it is time to go to jail, not to court, to conspire against the country and put the country’s interest at stake. Answer the question.
She said that the entire planning of foreign-funded sedition against the country had been exposed.
Maryam Aurangzeb asked the former prime minister to respond to the state’s accusation of politics and horse-trading.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb said that your conspiracy planning and horse-trading against the national interest had been exposed, there is no need for further planning.


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LUCKNOW: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has sent one lakh masks to be distributed in various districts of Uttar Pradesh. Congress media coordinator Lallan Kumar said that the party will now contact the party’s district president and the masks will be sent to them on priority basis.
“This is the first lot that has been sent. We will see which district needs them and the masks will be sent accordingly. Masks and sanitizers, along with ration kits, had earlier been sent to Amethi and Rae Bareli,” he told IANS on Friday.
Lallan Kumar further said that community kitchens were being run in 17 districts including Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Agra, Fatehpur, Lakhimpur and Prayagraj by the Congress party.
“We have provided food to 47 lakh people till now in UP,” he said. He said that Priyanka was closely monitoring the situation at the ground level and directing party workers to help the migrant workers.


(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) Ministers of countries participating in the OPEC+ oil production limiting agreement are discussing a shorter format of talks in late April. They can abandon the ministerial meeting and leave the meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC), a source in OPEC told, Trend reports citing TASS .
"Such an idea is discussed," the source said. OPEC+ co-chairs, Russia and Saudi Arabia, have not taken the decision in this regard yet, he noted.
The JMMC meeting and the ministerial meeting are scheduled to April 28 of this year.
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Lucknow : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that his government has made adequate arrangements for helping the farmers in sugarcane cultivation.
“The market was low for sugar and sugarcane alike but the government helped the mill to run even if it had to give money from the budget. Therefore, the prices of sugarcane, that had been decided earlier, will remain the same,” said Yadav.
He also announced that new tourism policies have been made to increase the tourism in the state.
The Chief Minister, who was addressing the media after a Cabinet briefing, added that new policies have also been framed to benefit those owning heritage properties. (ANI)


Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday morning announced that she will be seen playing the role of goddess Sita in upcoming mythological film 'The Incarnation - Sita'.
The announcement was made on her Instagram as she shared a poster of the film as well.
Kangana wrote: "Here's the updated poster #theincarnationsita #kanganaranaut #alaukikdesai #kvvijayendraprasad #manojmuntashir #salonisharma #anshitadesai #ssstudio #alaukikfilms."
The film will be directed by Alaukik Desai and will reportedly be released in five languages -- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
The actor also shared a throwback picture from her school days to reveal that it was not the first time she will be essaying the mythological character.
"I also played Sita as a child when I was 12 years old in school play ha ha... SiyaRamchandra ki jai," she shared on her Instagram Stories.
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Jammu:Accusing the opposition National Conference of being a “visionless” party, the BJP today said that the BJP-PDP coalition government is doing a wonderful job in Jammu and Kashmir.
While flaying the statement of NC MLA from Nagrota constituency Devender Singh Rana, the state spokesman of BJP Arun Kumar Gupta today said that National Conference was trying to project itself as the sole voice of the people.
Rana had yesterday accused the PDP-BJP coalition government in the state of facing a “performance deficit” that had slowed the process of development in Jammu and Kashmir.
“The BJP-PDP government is clearing the muck that the NC government has left behind. Only a systematic correction of NC’s failures can set the growth of Jammu and Kashmir rolling and that is the focus of our government”, Gupta said.
The BJP spokesperson said that the NC MLA did not utter a single word over the beef ban.
He also said that in 2008 when the Amarnath land row controversy erupted in Jammu, Omar Abdullah had gone all out against providing land for Amarnath pilgrims.
“He (Omar) has once again angered the people of Jammu with his bill against beef ban. They cannot act as the sole well wishers of the people of Jammu”, Gupta said.
He said that the people of Jammu had realise that secularism was beyond the realm of NC’s character and understanding.


New shipment of Qatari food aid arrives in Beirut
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Doha: A plane from the Amiri Air Force of the Qatari Armed Forces loaded with 70 tons of food, representing a new shipment of food aid provided by the State of Qatar to the army in the sisterly Lebanese Republic of Lebanon, arrived today at Rafic Hariri International Airport.
The State of Qatar announced last July that it would support the Lebanese army with 70 tons of foodstuffs per month for a year, as part of its efforts and firm commitment to support the Lebanese Republic and stand by the brotherly Lebanese people, in addition to its firm belief in the importance and necessity of activating Joint Arab Action.
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Covid-19 and the pandemic has further accelerated the importance of digital connections globally as well as in India. This new survey on Wednesday revealed that nearly four out of five friends relied on digital communication to stay connected during the nationwide lockdown.
The survey conducted by Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, interviewed 30,000 people aged 13 to 44 in 16 countries including India, to explore how the Covid-19 pandemic and global issues have impacted friendship.
According to the report, Covid-19 has also led to loneliness for some. Half of those surveyed said they have felt lonely since the pandemic started (51 per cent) which is 13 per cent higher than pre Covid-19.
The survey also mentioned that 69 per cent people said that being unable to see their friends has made them feel lonelier.
"The upside is that, with the pandemic causing so much isolation, people genuinely want to reach out and check in on those they care about," the company said in a statement.
In fact, half of the people (50 per cent) felt that social distancing has weakened their relationships with friends. In total, a third of the people surveyed said that Covid-19 has affected their friendships.
The data also revealed that at least 33 per cent participants felt that they are not as close to their friends, while over two-thirds said they have grown closer to their friends (67 per cent).
And nearly 63 per cent of those surveyed agreed with the statement that they felt more disconnected from friends because they couldn't spend time in-person .
According to the survey, more than 50 per cent people also said that their friendships are more important to them now.
*Edited from IANS report


Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Kadiyam Srihari on Wednesday launched Digital Classes in 1,500 schools across the Telangana State simultaneously from the Mana TV premises here on Wednesday. Minister for IT and Industries K. Tarakarama Rao was also present.
Speaking on the occasion, Srihari stated that the state government would provide quality education to the students through Digital Classes.
He said that the TRS government was taking up numerous steps to strengthen education system in the state and added that the Digital Classes was part of that initiative.
He said that the government aims at providing corporate schools type education free of cost through the new initiative.
Speaking on the occasion, KTR said that the state government wants to take the technology to the doorsteps of the people for the empowerment of the masses.
He lauded the efforts of Mana TV, which aired programmes on Group-II exams. He said that the state government was making strides in the IT in the state and was giving impetus on the area for the betterment of the masses and good governance.
IT Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, Mana TV CEO Shailesh Reddy and other officials were present.
Meanwhile, Minister Jagadesh Reddy launched Digital Classes at the Government High School at Gajulamalkapuram in Suryapet.
The minister also inaugurated additional classroom constructed on the school premises with a cost of Rs 41 lakh. Minister for Animal Husbandry Talasani Srinivas Yadav launched the Digital classes at the Government High School in Ameerpet. (INN)


ISLAMABAD (HRNW) – Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Monday said cooperation of all the political parties was crucial to ensure free, fair and transparent elections in the country.
“We will not take sides and will remain apolitical,” the minister said while talking to a private channel.
The minister reiterated the caretaker government’s commitment to assist the Election Commission of Pakistan in holding the general elections.
“It is the right of political parties to express their opinion about the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance,” he said, adding the caretaker government had nothing to do with the stance of any political party on different issues.
To a query, he said the caretaker government was the constitutional and legal one, and the Parliament was the supreme institutions in the democratic system.
The minister said the caretaker government respected independence of the judiciary. The people had a lot of expectations from the new Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa who had an credible past.
“Measures are being taken to provide relief to the public,” he said, adding the rupee was gaining strength due to those steps.
“Action has been taken against smuggling, hoarding, and electricity theft,” he noted.
“Investments through the Special Investment Facilitation Council will stabilize the economy and let the government to pass on relief to the masses,” the minister remarked.
He said the caretaker government would hand over the economy to the next government in an improved shape.
The minister said the people had the right to decide whom they elect as their representative.
“Let us restore the nation’s trust and lead the country towards political and economic stability,” he remarked.
“The government, people, and armed forces are fully capable to defend Pakistan,” he added.


Members of Jamiat-e-Islami party on Monday reiterated their calls for systematic reforms to be brought in Afghanistan’s security institutions, saying the recent suicide attacks at the funeral ceremony that Jamiat leaders were attending had badly damaged trust, among the Afghan public and Jamiat party, in security institutions.
This comes a week after acting foreign affairs minister Salahuddin Rabbani, who is also the leader of Jamiat-e-Islami party, said his party was calling for the immediate dismissal of heads of all security institutions including the national security advisor Mohammad Hanif Atmar.
“(CEO Abdullah) Abdullah is the main partner of power in the national unity government, he has a responsibility with regards to the incidents and will not remain unaware of it, he is the official representative of Jamiat, exchange of views will continue, we are confident that Mr. Abdullah will not keep silent towards the issues,” said Jamiat spokesman Waqif Hakimi.
Meanwhile, the presidential palace has called on political parties to show restraint.
The presidential palace insists that government is committed to bringing reforms to the security institutions.
“Bringing reforms is the top priority of government, reforms which are acceptable to the people, however we want the political segments to show restraint,” said presidential spokesman Shahhussain Murtazawi.
According to Jamiat, Abdullah is the official representative of the party in the national unity government and he has responsibilities regarding the situation.
In addition, Abdullah has said that the gap between the National Unity Government (NUG) and political parties is the worst it’s been in the past fifteen years. However he pledged to resolve the issue.
“The gap between Afghanistan’s political parties and the government are unprecedented today – compared to the past fifteen years; we cannot blame the political segments which are out of the government, now lets see what can we do,” said Abdullah.
Abdullah said that the ministers are supposed to be answerable only to the government.


Kindergarten round-up at West Fargo Schools set
The annual Kindergarten Round-up has been scheduled for the West Fargo School District at the Lodoen Kindergarten Center (LKC), 330 3rd Ave. E.
The informational sessions are for parents and/or guardians of children who turn five years-of-age before Aug. 1, 2011, and will attend Kindergarten in the fall of 2011. Those attending are asked to take a copy of their child's birth certificate and immunizations.
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