(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Service members with the Command of the Naval Infantry Corps of the Ukrainian Navy held back a Russian offensive on a fortified section of the front line in the Kherson direction and thwarted the enemy's plans.
The press service of the Command of the Naval Infantry Corps of the Ukrainian Navy said this in a Facebook post, Ukrinform reports.
'Despite non-stop shelling from heavy artillery, the personnel of the military units of the Command of the Naval Infantry Corps Command of the Ukrainian Navy are reliably holding the defense in the designated positions as part of the groups. On the Kherson axis, the marines are steadfastly and courageously resisting the Russian invaders. In the past day, our soldiers managed to hold back the enemy's offensive on a fortified section of the front line and thereby disrupt the enemy's plans,' the report reads.
In addition, on the Donetsk axis, Ukrainian marines destroyed 12 Russian invaders during battles.
Artillery units of the Command of the Naval Infantry Corps of the Ukrainian Navy struck concentrations of military personnel and equipment of the occupiers. The enemy lost an armored personnel carrier and seven soldiers.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kanpur (UP), Feb 12 (IANS) A retired woman officer of the Indian Air Force has filed a complaint at Kanpur Cantt police station against her husband, a Lieutenant Colonel, accusing him of staying with another woman and giving her the benefits reserved for an army man's wife.
The woman, a resident of Lucknow's Rajajipuram, told police that she married the army officer in 2001, and they have a son and daughter who live with her.
The husband is currently posted as Additional Officer in Kanpur Headquarters of the Army and resides in Kanpur Cantonment.
The complainant said that on May 7, 2023, when she reached her husband's official residence, she found a woman, a resident of Dwarka, Delhi, staying with him. It came to light that she had even forged documents to establish her identity as the army officer's wife to avail of all benefits which army wives were entitled to.
The retired IAF officer accused her husband of supporting his female friend to forge certain documents. She said that when she protested, her husband's female friend threatened her with dire consequences.
Cantt police station in charge Braj Mohan Singh said that a case had been registered in this regard.
“The matter is being investigated and action will be taken on the basis of evidence and other findings,” he said.
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Turkey’s Borsa Istanbul closes Monday with lower figures
(MENAFN) Turkey’s main share index ended at 2,857.18 points on Monday, declining by 0.25 percent, or 7.07 points, from the prior end.
Throughout the day, the index's worst value stood at 2,844.60, whereas its day-to-day peak reached 2,885.34.
The entire market worth of the BIST 100 was about 2.3 trillion Turkish liras (USD127 billion) at the end of the session, with a day-to-day exchange volume of 18.7 billion liras (USD1 billion).
One ounce of gold sold at USD1,792.30 by market finish, as shown by data from Borsa Istanbul's Precious Metals and Diamond Markets.
International main Brent crude exchanged at USD97.14 a barrel at 09.58 AM regional time (0658 GMT) for a 1.02 percent decline from the ending price of USD98.15 per barrel in the prior exchange session.
American main West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood at USD91.19 a barrel at the same time for a 0.97 percent fall after the prior session ended at USD92.09 per barrel.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Techs Lead Stocks Higher for Second Day
Stocks jumped for a second day, continuing their rebound from a recent rough patch, as investors grew less fearful of the potential economic impact from the new omicron coronavirus variant.
The Dow Jones Industrials roared higher 492.40 points, or 1.4%, to close at 35,719.43
The S&P 500 index jumped 95.08 points, or 2.1%, to 4,686.75.
The NASDAQ spiked 461.76 points, or 3%, at 15,686.92.
Tech stocks were in relief rally mode as investors shook off COVID fears and bought the recent dip, pulling the NASDAQ higher. Okta rose 5.7%, while Crowdstrike added 4.9%. Adobe gained 4.4%.
Chipmakers were big winners too, with Intel leaping 3.1% following news that it's planning to take its self-driving car unit, Mobileye, public in mid-2022. Marvell gained more than 7%, and Nvidia climbed 7.9%. Micron added 4.1%.
Apple shares rose 3.5% as well after a call from Morgan Stanley, which maintained its overweight rating on the stock but heightened its price target on it to $200, citing the company's commitment to developing augmented and virtual reality technology.
Other mega-cap tech stocks got a lift too, with Microsoft and Amazon up more than 2%. Meta Platforms added 1.5%.
Investors were betting that the new COVID-19 strain may cause milder illness than feared. White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that the initial data on the variant is“encouraging,” though he cautioned that more information was needed to fully understand it.
Prices for 10-year Treasurys fell slightly, raising yields to 1.48% from Monday's 1.44%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Oil prices muscled higher $2.21 to $71.70 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices gained $5.50 to $1,785.00 U.S. an ounce.
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Kuwait's delegation holds talks with Russian oil firms in Moscow
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MOSCOW, Oct 5 (KUNA) -- A visiting Kuwaiti delegation has held talks with representatives of some Russian oil companies on the sidelines of the "Russian Energy Week 2017" in Moscow.
The talks focused on promoting bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas industry, marketing research director at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Salim Al-Ghis told KUNA on Thursday.
He added that Kuwait's participation in the annual event, upon an invitation from Russia's Oil Minister Alexander Valentinovich Novak to Kuwaiti counterpart, Essam Al-Marzouq, aims to bolster ties with the oil exporting countries, as well as the member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday opened the Russian Energy Week 2017", attended by a multitude of representatives of the federal and regional government authorities, national and foreign companies that work in the industry, the scientific and expert community, and young people as well as roughly 1,000 media representatives will take part in the forum.
Al-Ghis referred to the positive echo among participants in the conference of the agreement between the OPEC and non-OPEC producers to cut production and restore stability to the world's oil markets.
The rate of commitment to the agreement has hit 116 percent, he said.
OPEC and non-OPEC reached an the "Declaration of Cooperation" on December 2016 to implement production adjustments effective as of 1 January 2017 for a six-month period, then it was extended till 31 March 2018.
Kuwait is the chair of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) of the agreement. (end) as.msa
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - More than 70 billion Moroccan dirhams are reportedly being dedicated to improve material and educational conditions for university students during the current academic year, Prime Minister Saadeddine Othmani said on Monday before the House of Representatives in Rabat. Othmani said that a strategic plan for higher education and scientific research has been prepared, covering a series of measures aimed at strengthening universities and implementing the educational reform related to higher education. The plan is part of the implementation of a strategic vision of the 2015–2030 reform in accordance with the 2016–2021 government action program. More than 30 percent increase in access to universities next year Regarding university pedagogical reform, the prime minister presented several measures that have been adopted such as upgrading public university infrastructure, health and sports facilities within campuses as well as the renovation of all facilities and equipment. There will also be an up to 20 percent increase in the number of incoming students to institutions with limited access and a 30 percent increase for the next academic year. 700 positions in 2018 for HR management To improve human resources management, Othmani underlined that about 700 vacant positions will be filled in 2018, adding that channels of recruitment will be diversified to attract a maximum of national and international expertise. The recruitment of contractual doctoral students is also expected to continue with at least 300 recrutements per year. Assessment of academic and pedagogical materials The prime minister said that projects will be launched to evaluate and redevelop the pedagogical system of higher education in terms of 'diversity, openness, efficiency and innovation,' as well as to monitor the application and respect of academic materials. For this matter, a national reference manual for training will be prepared. 'Since the beginning of February, approximately 120 procedures are being evaluated by the National Agency for Evaluation and Quality Assurance of Higher Education and Scientific Research,' Othmani said. Special focus on national strategy for scientific research Regarding scientific research, the PM said that Morocco is stepping up its efforts in terms of legislation, funding and structuring of scientific research to increase the efficiency of human resources. He also stressed that in reaction to the challenges facing the country, a particular interest has been given to the national strategy for scientific research. It will objectives including restructuring and coordinating scientific research, identifying research priorities on topics related to economic growth and increasing financial means for scientific"
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IREDA Join Hands With Bank Of Maharashtra For Financing Renewable Energy Projects
New Delhi, Sept 19 (KNN) The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) on Monday signed an agreement with Bank of Maharashtra to finance renewable energy projects.
The MoU was signed by General Manager (Technical Services), IREDA, Bharat Singh Rajput, and General Manager (Retail & MSME Credit), BoM, Rajesh Singh, at IREDA's Business Centre.
The collaboration aims to promote and facilitate co-lending and loan syndication for a diverse spectrum of renewable energy projects across the nation, an official statement said.
The MoU between the two will allow co-lending and co-origination support for all renewable energy projects, facilitating loan syndication and underwriting, management of trust & retention account for IREDA borrowers, and a commitment to establishing stable fixed interest rates spanning a period of 3-4 years for IREDA borrowings.
Under the agreement, BoM can invest in the bonds issued by IREDA in accordance with the specified terms and conditions of the offering.
To address the substantial funding requirement of the renewable energy sector, including emerging technologies such as green hydrogen and offshore wind, IREDA has signed MoUs with public sector banks and financial institutions to collaborate on co-lending for big-ticket-size projects.
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Embattled Polish PM fires ministers, top lawmaker
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Polish Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz has dismissed three government ministers and the speaker of parliament as she seeks to restore voter trust in her center-right government before legislative elections later this year.
Kopacz, stunned by last month's surprise election defeat of presidential incumbent and ally Bronislaw Komorowski, announced the dismissals Wednesday, in a push to regain public confidence in her Civic Platform Party.
The most high-profile casualty of Wednesday's purge is speaker Radoslaw Sikorski. He is one of the central figures secretly recorded in high-end Warsaw restaurants debating political deals with lobbyists and businesspeople.
Analysts say the 2014 release of the tapes contributed significantly to the May 24 Komorowski defeat. Since then, opinion polls have shown the once-dominant Civic Platform Party trailing well behind the conservative opposition Law and Justice Party.
The tapes - leaked to a weekly magazine - also show the attendees joking and making disparaging comments about colleagues, foreign governments and foreign leaders.
Polish radio said the recordings, made by at least two restaurant waiters, included confidential conversations involving central banker Marek Belka.
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Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday reported quarterly profit that nearly tripled as money poured in from ads on its search engine and YouTube video platform.
"There was a rising tide of online activity in many parts of the world, and we're proud that our services helped so many consumers and businesses," Alphabet chief executive Sundar Pichai said of the quarter.
The internet titan reported that profit nearly tripled from last year to $18.5 billion on revenue that rose sharply to $61.9 billion.
Google is among the tech companies that saw use soar as the pandemic accelerated a trend toward working, shopping, socializing and more online.
Alphabet shares that ended the formal trading day down slightly rose more than 4 percent after release of the earnings figures, which beat market expectations.
Pichai credited long-term investments in artificial intelligence and cloud computing as powering the internet giant's performance.
The strong quarter also reflected "elevated consumer online activity and broad-based strength in advertiser spend," as the global economy strives to recover from damage done by the pandemic, according to chief financial officer Ruth Porat.
Pichai opened an earnings call by urging people to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Google is on track to generate $130 billion in overall ad revenue this year, an increase of some 25 percent from a year earlier, according to eMarketer.
That would give the California-based tech colossus 28.6 percent of the worldwide digital ad market, with Facebook in second place with just shy of 24 percent, the market tracker projected.
"YouTube was the fastest-growing segment during the quarter and points to the continued strength of video advertising for both direct response and brand goals," said eMarketer principal analyst Nicole Perrin.
Google's cloud computing business, which competes with powerhouses Amazon and Microsoft, is positioned to attract more business given its strengths analyzing data for companies and defending against threats such as ransomware, according to Pichai.
"Companies have really started thinking deeply about their vulnerabilities," Pichai told financial analysts on an earnings call.
"It is definitely an area where we are seeing a lot of conversations; a lot of interest."
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
360 fresh Covid-19 cases have been reported across Kazakhstan in
the past 24 hours, the Telegram channel of the Interdepartmental
Commission for prevention of the Covid-19 spread reads, Trend reports citing Kazinform .
59 of them are in Nur-Sultan, 199 – in Almaty, 29 – in Shymkent,
4 – in Akmola region, 1 – in Aktobe region, 17 – in Almaty region,
10 – in Atyrau region, 3 – in the East Kazakhstan region, 10 – in
Zhambyl region, 2 – in the West Kazakhstan region, 15 –in Karaganda
region, 2 – in Kostanay region, 2 – in Kyzylorda region, 3 – in
Pavlodar region, 3 – in the North Kazakhstan region, and 1 – in
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kazakhstan
As for those recovered from the coronavirus infection, their
number reached 123 in the past 24 hours. Of them, 45 are in
Nur-Sultan, 69 – in Almaty, 1 – in Zhambyl region, 5 – in Karaganda
region, 2 – in Kostanay region, and 1 – in Kyzylorda region.
The recovery rate rose to 1,292,749 across Kazakhstan.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russia's military launched two S-300 missile strikes at the settlement of Pisochyn in Kharkiv region on February 25.
That's according to Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration , who reported the news on Facebook, Ukrinform saw.
According to the official, over 15 settlements, including Kozacha Lopan, Strelecha, Hatishche, Dvorichna, Synkivka, and Petropavlivka, were hit by Russian artillery and mortars.
At around 11:00, the invaders launched two S-300 missile strikes at Pisochyn. Two grain storage facilities were affected. Tractors and trucks were also damaged but no casualties were reported. Read also:
Defense forces eliminate 410,700 Russian invaders
At nearly 02:20 in the village of Skrypai, Chuhuiv district, two enemy UAVs of the Shahed type hit the territory of a non-operational recreation center. Three one-storey houses were damaged.
At 2:15, the Russians dropped aerial bombs on Velykyi Burluk, Kupiansk district. A residential building and a car were damaged.
At 21:50, Kupiansk-Vuzlovyi came under fire where a private house was damaged.
In Vovchansk, a hangar and utility buildings were damaged in the afternoon.
At 14:45, Russian troops struck Losivka, where a house and an outbuilding were hit.
At 14:33, Kurylivka came under missile fire. A private house went ablaze.
As reported, two men, aged 32 and 19, were killed in a mine explosion near Velyki Prokhody of the Kharkiv district at around 16:00. Both were residents of the village of Slatyne.
During the day, Ukrainian defenders repelled five enemy attacks in the area of Synkivka and Tabaivka.
As Ukrinform reported, on the evening of February 25, the Russians hit Kharkiv with S-300 missiles from the territory of Belgorod.
Photo: Oleh Syniehubov , Facebook
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Polish government's decision to ban imports of Ukrainian grain to the Polish market is correct, but it is necessary to increase the transit of Ukrainian grain to the markets of third countries through Poland.
Polish President Andrzej Duda said this on TVP1 on Sunday, September 24, Ukrinform reports.
"I believe that the decision to ban the sale of Ukrainian grain on the Polish market is correct. Instead, I am convinced that we should do all we can to make the transit as large as possible," Duda said.
According to him, special transit corridors are being prepared, thanks to which Ukrainian grain can be transported through Poland to where it is needed.
"And this export continues all the time," Duda said. Read also: Warsaw hopes Ukraine won't impose embargo on Polish agri-products
A "grain crisis" is ongoing in relations between Ukraine and Poland. On September 16, Poland, contrary to the position of the European Commission, unilaterally blocked imports of Ukrainian grain (wheat, corn, sunflower seeds and rapeseed) to the domestic market, while maintaining the transit of these crops through its territory.
Ukraine, in turn, filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against Poland and Hungary. Kyiv does not exclude the introduction of mirror measures in response to Poland's actions.
The two countries' agriculture ministers are expected to meet in the next few days to find a way out of the crisis.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Over the past day, in the southern direction, Ukrainian defenders eliminated 23 Russian troops, as well as destroyed a Pantsir-S1 missile system, a T-72 tank, and a Msta-S self-propelled howitzer
That's according to Operational Command South , Ukrinform reports.
'The situation in our operational zone is steadily tense. The enemy continues to wage hostilities along the occupied defense lines. There were no significant changes in their composition and positions. Enemy army aviation has been testing out our positions with single and group helicopter strikes. They had no success as no losses were inflicted,' the report says.
At the same time, the attack aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a cluster of enemy manpower, weapons, and equipment near Snihurivka. The outcome of the strike are being verified. Read also:
Pentagon estimates Russia's casualties in Ukraine at about 80,000 killed and wounded
As Ukrainian missile and artillery units engaged the invasion forces, the following losses have been confirmed: 23 servicemen, an anti-aircraft missile and gun complex Pantsir-S1, a T-72 tank, a Msta-S self-propelled howitzer, and five vehicles, including armored ones.
'In the Black Sea, two Kalibr-type cruise missile carriers carrying a total of 16 missiles and a large landing craft remained on combat duty. Just like the group of six warships and cutters of the enemy's fleet, they are kept at a missile-safe distance off the Ukraine-controlled coast,' the statement notes.
As reported, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 42,340 Russian invaders from February 24 to August 8.
Photo: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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Divorce wife, court orders Kuwaiti man Egyptian worker wins full indemnity
(MENAFN- Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, Sept 30: The Family Court ordered a Kuwaiti citizen to divorce his wife due to the harms he caused her, and give her entire rights following the divorce. Lawyer Zaid Al-Khabbaz had filed the lawsuit on the behalf of the wife, after her husband kicked her out along with her daughter. He presented some WhatsApp messages which proved that the husband kicked the wife out of the house many times in the past.
Egyptian worker wins full indemnity
Labor Court obliged a company to pay full indemnity to an Egyptian (former employee of the company) without referring the matter to the department of experts. In his submission on behalf of the Egyptian, attorney Thamer Mubarak said his client started working for the company since 2011 and his last job specification was supervisor with salary of KD 414. Attorney Mubarak continued that his client submitted his resignation due to constant delay of salary — which is against labor law, and after fulfilling the necessary procedure, the company declined to pay his dues for the end of service. The court based its decision on the fact that the defendant (company) did not file any document to deny and object to the claims made by the plaintiff in this regard.
By Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Seyassah Satff
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Panama's vice mayor, Judy Meana, has presented her resignation to the city's often controversial, mayor
José Luis Fábrega, whom she accuses of being arbitrary.
'After analyzing in-depth this decision that I communicate here, you must be clear that this resignation from my position as vice mayor of Panama City for the period 2019-2024, only shows my deep disagreement with your arbitrary practice in making decisions, which puts the credibility of his government management at risk, approaching the dangerous abyss of injustice that causes discomfort in the city's population says part of the resignation letter.
Meana emphasizes that she was always willing to seek solutions, even in the face of the most severe crises that she had to face due to the decisions that Fábrega made as mayor of the city, and that these functions 'you have confused with signs of autocracy.'
'Managing your running mate without any kind of consultation, transforming the one-person decisions that you have carried out into arbitrariness,' adds Meana.
Meana's decision comes at a time when the Municipality of Panama is questioned by various sectors for the approval of the measure to increase municipal taxes.
Former journalist Meana who served briefly as Governor of Panama before returning to City Hall has mused in the past about joining the crowded field in a run for the presidency.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Emeritus Professor in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland Profile Articles Activity
Philip Almond is an historian of religious thought who has been engaged in the study of religion for over fifty years. He has done so, not as a believer in any religion, but as an agnostic who is nonetheless committed to the belief that an understanding of religion and religions is crucial to our understanding of the past and the present.
His book 'The Devil: A New Biography' (London and Ithaca: I B Tauris and Cornell University Press, 2014) is now out in paperback. His book, 'The Afterlife: A History of Life After Death' has been published by I B Tauris and Cornell University Press in 2016. His book: 'God: A New Biography' was published by I B Tauris in 2018.
His latest book is 'The Antichrist: A New Biography', now out with Cambridge University Press.
- present Professorial Research Fellow in the History of Religious Thought, The University of Queensland
- 1980 University of Adelaide, PhD
1997, Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, 2001 Centenary Medal.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Fri 9 Dec 2022, 2:56 PM
Last updated: Fri 9 Dec 2022, 3:05 PM
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced revised Metro timings for the Fifa World Cup.
The change in timings will go into effect from today (Friday, December 9) and last for the duration of the sporting event in Qatar.
The authority noted that the revision is to ensure 'an easy trip to [one's] destination during the football season'.
The last Metro will depart 45 minutes after the last game, with an added 1.5 hours service extension. The full list of extended timings can be viewed below:
| Friday, December 9 and Saturday, December 10 || 5am to 2.30am (the next day) |
| Tuesday, December 13 and Wednesday, December 14 || 5am to 2.30am (the next day) |
| Saturday, December 17 || 5am to 1am (the next day) |
| Sunday, December 18 || 8am to 1am (the next day) |
Nearly 1,400 daily Dubai Metro trips, 700 additional taxis, 60 dedicated public buses, and three marine transit means were announced to help transport up to 1,200 passengers per hour during the Fifa World Cup in Qatar.
Earlier, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled its master plan for managing the mobility of residents and visitors at fan zones in Dubai, and facilitating the movement of fans flying to Qatar through Al Maktoum International Airport.
Authorities had also said that they would take real-time traffic conditions into account to allocate resources accordingly.
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Qatar, Uganda Agree To Update Air Service Agreement
(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) The State of Qatar and Uganda have agreed to updating the air service agreement the two countries had already signed.
This came following talks held at the Civil Aviation General Authority headquarters here on Monday.
The state of Qatar represented by Civil Aviation Authority has signed an open sky air services agreement with the Republic of Uganda t 26, 2013 at the Civil Aviation Authority premises. The agreement entitles Qatar airways " the national flag carrier" of the state of Qatar to operate an unlimited weekly flights ( passenger and cargo) between both countries.
Vice chairman and Director of Air Safety Dept. Ebrahim Abdulqader Al-Janahi signed for the state of Qatar while kalumba Kagawa , the Assistant commissioner in charge of Air Transport in the Ministry of works and transport signed for the republic of Uganda.
Similarly, in a signing ceremony, the civil aviation authorities of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Burundi finalized the Air Service Agreement, which was initialed in March 2010.
The agreement allows national carriers in the two countries operating seven flights weekly for passengers and cargo services between Doha and Bujumbura. It also allows code sharing and operating within both intermediate and beyond points.
The agreement was signed by Abdul Aziz Mohamed Al-Nuaimi; the chairman of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and Mr. DioGartias Rorimoz; the Burundi minister of transport and public works.
Burundi is currently the least connected country in Eastern Africa, with regular air services only provided by Brussels Airlines from Europe, by Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir and Air Uganda from within the wider Eastern African region and by South African Airways from within Southern Africa.
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K enmare Resources plc
(“Kenmare” or the“Company” or“the Group”)
26 January 2023
Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR, ISE:KMR), one of the leading global producers of titanium minerals and zircon, which operates the Moma Titanium Minerals Mine in northern Mozambique, is pleased to announce that Issa Al Balushi has been appointed as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
Mr. Issa Al Balushi was nominated as a Non-Executive Director by African Acquisitions Sarl (“AAS”), Kenmare's largest investor and a company controlled by Oman Investment Authority (“OIA”). The appointment was in accordance with the Subscription and Relationship Agreement entered into on 18 June 2016 by AAS and Kenmare.
Issa is a Manager in Economic Diversification Investments at OIA. He has more than 10 years of experience in the financial industry and has worked as a portfolio manager for several OIA assets nationally and internationally. Previously he worked at the Central Bank of Oman as a bank examiner and at EY in Oman as a Financial Analyst. He is a director of several private companies owned by OIA or state-owned enterprises but is not a director of any publicly-quoted companies. Al Balushi holds a Master's degree in Financial Analysis from UNSW, Sydney and a Bachelor of Science, Finance from SQU, Muscat.
There are no other matters in respect of Mr. Al Balushi requiring disclosure under UK Listing Rules 9.6.13(1) to 9.6.13(6) inclusive.
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(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Hence Digital Telematics is excited to announce the launch of our new Mentorship Program, aimed at nurturing and empowering young professionals pursuing careers in digital marketing. As a leader in the industry, we recognize the importance of investing in talent development and fostering leadership skills among the next generation. In this article, we introduce our Mentorship Program and share our commitment to shaping the future of digital marketing through mentorship and guidance.
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The Hence Digital Telematics Mentorship Program is designed to provide aspiring digital marketers with valuable guidance, support, and mentorship from seasoned professionals in the field. Through one-on-one mentoring sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, gain practical insights, and develop the skills needed to succeed in the competitive landscape of digital marketing.
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Hence Digital Telematics is proud to partner with a diverse group of industry professionals who will serve as mentors in the program. Mentors will provide personalized guidance and support to mentees, sharing their expertise, insights, and real-world experiences to help mentees navigate their career paths and achieve their goals in digital marketing.
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At Hence Digital Telematics, we believe in the power of mentorship to inspire, empower, and cultivate the next generation of digital marketing leaders. Through our Mentorship Program, we're committed to providing young professionals with the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of digital marketing.
The launch of the Hence Digital Telematics Mentorship Program marks an exciting milestone in our commitment to talent development and leadership in digital marketing. We invite young professionals to join us on this journey of learning, growth, and empowerment as we shape the future of digital marketing together. With the guidance of our mentors and the dedication of our mentees, we're confident that the future of digital marketing is bright and full of endless possibilities.
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Boys Tennis: Toivonen headed back to state
Once Isaac Toivonen calmed down, the Red Wing senior was able to take command in the Section 1AA singles championship match.
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt)
The Egyptian Red Crescent joined forces with Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Egypt, to extend essential humanitarian aid to Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid. Contributing EGP 27 million, Majid Al Futtaim is funding the provision of 7,000 daily meals, including Iftar and Sohour, for Palestinians inside the Gaza strip through the humanitarian kitchen established by the Egyptian Red Crescent in Sheikh Zuweid City. This initiative aims to bring tangible relief and support to Palestinian families in Gaza.
This comes as an extension to Majid Al Futtaim's previous contribution of EGP 30 million to the Egyptian Red Crescent, which came as part of the company's region-wide donations that exceeded EGP 60 million to support the people of Gaza, in addition to further contributions made by customers across Carrefour stores.
The Egyptian Red Crescent stated,“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Majid Al Futtaim for their unwavering support and steadfast commitment to our cause. Over the last 15 years, our partnership with Majid Al Futtaim through Carrefour has had a profound impact on the lives of those in need. We deeply appreciate the company's dedication, especially amidst challenging times such as the recent events in Gaza. Their support has been invaluable in delivering vital aid to affected communities”.
They added:“Together, we are making a significant impact and bringing hope to those facing adversity. Thank you, for standing with us in our humanitarian mission”.
Hani Weiss, Chief Executive Officer at Majid Al Futtaim – Retail stated:“At Majid Al Futtaim, we are honoured to continue building on our long-term partnership with the Egyptian Red Crescent to support thousands of individuals and families in Gaza, especially during Ramadan.”
He added:“At the core of our values lies a commitment to making a meaningful impact within communities, particularly in times of crisis. This underscores our responsibility to the well-being of our people in the region. Our hearts go out to all those affected and currently facing unimaginable conditions. We hope that our collaboration with the Egyptian Red Crescent brings relief, support and some sense of the Holy Month's spirit to recipient Palestinians.”
Over the last 15 years, the Egyptian Red Crescent's partnership with Majid Al Futtaim, through Carrefour, has impacted over 1 million individuals through company and customer contributions amounting to EGP 40 million, including the company's donation to Gaza.
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Liquor stores end three-year dip in profits
Net profits at Alexandria’s two city-owned liquor stores bumped up a bit last year.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Bank Muscat, the flagship financial services provider in the sultanate, in line with its vision 'To serve you better, everyday' and commitment to partnership in sustainable development, hosted a delegation from National Defence College (NDC) in the presence of Major General Salim Bin Musallam Qattan, commandant of NDC, and Abdul Razak Ali Issa, chief executive of Bank Muscat.
The delegation comprised senior Ministry of Defence officials and participants of the fifth National Defence course, including senior officers representing various military and security apparatuses.
The bank's management team members made presentations highlighting the bank's vision and strategies aimed at contributing to the economic development of Oman, challenges in the banking sector, customer segmentation and Premier and digital banking services.
The interaction was aimed at facilitating exchange of information and experience in order to strengthen relations between the bank and National Defence College in light of the overall economic development in the country.
Issa said, 'Bank Muscat, as part of its commitment to sustainable development and public-private partnership, is proud to host the delegation from National Defence College. The bank has a track record of success and achievements contributing to the nation's economic and social development. Defining ambitious goals, the bank has aligned its new vision to redefine strategic objectives to further enhance its leadership position. Our commitment to customers is the key to achieving our strategic objectives, thereby establishing sustainable, long-term business relationships in communities we operate in.'
Bank Muscat is the largest bank in Oman with 35 per cent asset market share. The strong capitalisation level offers room for substantial growth. The bank is actively working with the government in privatisation and diversification in key sectors. The bank has played lead role in financing most of the sultanate's infrastructure and industrial projects and holds prominent position in project finance in Oman as well as support to SMEs.
Renowned for top-notch customer service, Bank Muscat accords priority for building strong relationship with customers. With the widest reach in serving customers and the largest network of branches in the sultanate, Bank Muscat is committed to meeting customer expectations at all levels.
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WDC to host book fair, Dec. 14-18
Students from Wadena-Deer Creek High School will host a special book fair from Scholastic on Dec. 14-18 to help raise funds for the media center.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 7:21 PM
Last updated: Fri 24 Mar 2023, 7:27 PM
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Friday, addressed guests of the Dubai World Cup 2023.
"We are pleased to welcome our honorable guests to the 27th edition of the Dubai World Cup," the Dubai Ruler said in his address.
"This edition coincides with the Year of Sustainability, which was announced by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, under the slogan 'Today for tomorrow', which embodies our country's approach, goals and vision in the field of sustainability and its responsibility in facing challenges".
"The Dubai World Cup has embodied, year after year and since its first inception in 1996, the principles of tolerance, love and peace through this noble sport. Each year, it attracts the most prominent horses, owners, trainers and riders from all over the world, armed with values, morals and honest competition, and above all the determination and will to achieve excellence," Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.
"We are looking forward to seeing champions, and creating new ones similar to the achievements of the great stars and champions in the past, starting with the phenomenal 'Cigar', the champion of the first edition at the Nad Al Sheba track, followed by 'Dubai Millennium', 'Thunder Snow', 'Mystic Guide', and 'Country Grammer' who gave Saudi Arabia their second title, and today seeks to become the second horse to achieve a double," he added.
Sheikh Mohammed extended his thanks and appreciation to guests, horse owners, trainers and jockeys who accepted the challenge and wished them all success.
"Thanks to the organising committee and all teams for their efforts over the years to make the World Cup a success," he concluded.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) A long pending project of the Indian Navy for building of indigenous submarines is finally set to kick off as the Ministry of Defence has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) for its mega submarine programme.
The RFP was issued to shortlisted Strategic Partners (SPs) or Indian Applicant Companies for the project M/s Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and M/s Larsen & Tubro (L&T). The project cost is over Rs 40,000 crore, the defence ministry said.
This is the first acquisition programme under the Strategic Partnership Model for construction of six Conventional Submarines named Project-75 (India).
Last month, the decision to issue the RFP was taken in a meeting of the defence acquisition council chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on June 4.
The project had got a clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) way back in 1999 and acceptance of necessity granted in 2007.
The project is part of the strategic partnership model under which the two Indian companies will work with a foreign company and subsequently offer their bids.
The shortlisted strategic partners to whom the RFP has been issued would be collaborating with any of the shortlisted foreign manufacturers — M/s Naval Group-France, M/s TKMS-Germany, M/s JSC ROE-Russia, M/s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co Ltd-South Korea and M/s Navantia-Spain.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On Saturday, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen called on Western countries to increase support for Ukraine.
Yle reported this, according to Ukrinform.
Antti Häkkänen believes that Europe has not realized the seriousness of the war through the prism of history and has not provided Ukraine with sufficient support.
The goal of the European Union is to supply Ukraine with one million artillery shells in 2024.
Earlier, the Czech Republic reported the discovery of 800,000 pieces of artillery ammunition in countries outside the EU. The country appealed to other EU and NATO member states to help finance the purchase, the article says.
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The estimated value of the discovered ammunition is about 1.3 billion euros, but no decision on funding has been made yet.
"Funds to support armaments in Ukraine must be found immediately," Häkkänen said.
In addition, the head of the Finnish defense ministry emphasized the importance of increasing the EU's own arms production. According to the minister, there have already been some successes in this regard.
"European countries have been able to increase their production, and they are close to achieving the goal," he said.
As reported, on Thursday, the Czech Republic expressed hope that as many EU countries as possible would join its initiative to purchase ammunition and military equipment from third countries, which the Ukrainian Armed Forces desperately need.
's president discuss Ukraine's defense needs
A day earlier, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Kroo said that Belgium would allocate 200 million euros to the Czech Republic's initiative to quickly deliver hundreds of thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine.
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(MENAFN- Robotics & Automation News) Intel to invest $20 billion in building two new chip factories in Ohio
February 16, 2023 by mark allinson leave a comment
intel has announced plans for an initial investment of more than $20 billion in the construction of two new leading-edge chip factories in Licking County, Ohio.
The investment will help boost production to meet the surging demand for advanced semiconductors, powering a new generation of innovative products from Intel and serving the needs of foundry customers as part of Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy.
As the largest single private-sector investment in Ohio history, the initial phase of the project is expected to create 3,000 Intel jobs, 7,000 construction jobs over the course of the build, and support tens of thousands of additional local long-term jobs across a broad ecosystem of suppliers and partners.
To support the development of the new site, Intel pledged an additional $100 million toward partnerships with educational institutions to build a pipeline of talent and bolster research programs in the region.
The groundbreaking for the construction took place a few months ago, with US President Joe Biden in attendance.
Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, seen on the left in the main picture, next to President Biden, played host at the event.
According to Keyvan Esfarjani, executive vice president and chief global operations officer at Intel,“Future Chip Demand Demands Future Capacity”, as his article on the company website asserts.
Esfarjani writes:“Best-in-class semiconductor facilities – or fabs – take three to five years to build. And that's after you have the land, the construction team and the vision for where that capacity is most needed.
“We believe Europe and the US are regions that can support and would benefit from stronger semiconductor ecosystems.”
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Speaking of Appropriations — i.e., Congress spending the money it received from taxpayers — and fully accounting for the distractions of the past year (Benghazi, IRS “targeting,” NSA snooping,…
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Why an Era Ended After Jim Chanos Closing Down Hedge Fund
Famed short-seller Jim Chanos once attracted assets under management of $6 billion in 2008. Times have changed for the stock market. At that time, the marketplace changed, as Chanos told The Wall Street Journal.
Chanos rose to prominence when he bet against Enron before it filed for bankruptcy. However, his bet against Tesla (TSLA) was a significant failure. Tesla became the biggest automotive firm by market capitalization. Its electric vehicle business is too dominant. Luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi cannot compare their EV offering to that of Tesla.
This year, fund holders holding Chanos & Co. investment lost 4% YTD. The S&P 500 (SPY) has a double-digit percentage return by comparison.
Quantitative easing on and after 2008 and through the decade changed the short-selling game. The excess liquidity punished investors taking short positions.
The Chanos era ends just as QT continues. The central bank's efforts to tighten lending and credit conditions will reward short-sellers. Firms that are approaching illiquid conditions will fail. Investors who bet against them will profit. For example, EV firms like Fisker (FSR) or clean energy firms like Plug Power (PLUG) and Fuelcell Energy (FCEL) are heavily shorted.
Chanos has shorts against data storage companies and REITs. Those are expensive bets that are unlikely to pay off. Rates may fall, increasing their value.
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Farmers’ Harvest Ball celebrates community
Berryville — The town of Berryville will celebrate fall in style this weekend with a Farmers’ Harvest Ball.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, CEO of HSBC Qatar, and Lim Meng Hui, CEO of Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA), officially opened the first ATM in Qatar Free Zones (QFZ) on Sunday. HSBC is the first bank to establish a presence in QFZ, offering an ATM as well as visiting relationship managers to support retail and corporate customers. The initial ATM is located in Ras Bufontas Free Zone, with plans to open additional ATMs in the future.
“We are very proud to be the first bank in Qatar Free Zones, to support customers with our advanced digital services available on the ATM. Qatar Free Zones are one of the most important developments in Qatar to support economic transformation and open up opportunities for new companies to establish in Qatar. HSBC is best placed to help these customers with their banking needs in Qatar and abroad,” said Abdul Hakeem Mostafawi, CEO of HSBC in Qatar.
“We are pleased to welcome HSBC to Qatar Free Zones as our first banking partner. HSBC will provide valuable services to our 200+ investors in the free zones, and we look forward to working closely with them on various financial and sustainability initiatives,” said Lim Meng Hui, CEO of QFZA.
The state-of-the-art ATM infrastructure includes solar panels that provide power to the canopy and lighting in support of HSBC's and QFZA's commitments to sustainable operations. The partial shift of the unit's power to solar energy is expected to drive a saving of 79.2kg carbon emissions annually. This is considered to be just the beginning of multiple initiatives in the country as part of HSBC's wider commitment to tackle climate change and develop net zero strategies.
HSBC opened its first digital branch in Msheireb in October 2020 and continues to grow its digital footprint across the country in support of Qatar Central Bank's digital strategy.
Last updated: November 20 2021 10:10 AM
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
Doha: Embassy of Kazakhstan in Doha has announced to hold a number of cultural events in Qatar on the eve of 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s independence.
This was agreed during the meeting of Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Qatar H E Arman Issagaliyev with General Manager of Katara, Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, held on August 1.
Particularly, in honour of the celebration of this significant anniversary date, the Kazakh diplomat proposed to organise photo and art exhibitions, concerts of classical music, opera and folklore groups, as well as screenings of Kazakh feature films at the Katara venues.
Al Sulaiti highlighted the interest in cooperation with Kazakhstan in the cultural direction and the importance of holding these events to familiarise Qataris with the rich and interesting culture and historical heritage of the Kazakh people.
The parties also agreed to hold the Day of Kazakhstan in Katara and to open a Kazakhstan corner in the planetarium 'Al Thuraya’, located in this complex.
The Cultural Village – Katara is a unique and multifaceted project that unites all world cultures.
The complex includes opera and drama theatres, concert halls and outdoor venues, exhibition galleries, ultra-modern film and sound recording studios, thanks to which Katara strives to become a world leader in the field of multicultural activities.
Every year, international, regional and local festivals, exhibitions, and performances of world stars are held here. The name of the cultural village was borrowed from ancient sources. Since 150AD, Katara has been the first and oldest name of the Qatar Peninsula on geographical and historical maps.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ANKARA, Jan 9 (KUNA) -- The Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's Ambassador to Turkey Alexei Yerkhov and Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Taherian Fard on Tuesday to protest at the recent air raids in Idlib province, north Syria.
The Ministry conveyed to the two diplomats Turkey's dismay over the attacks by the regime of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on moderate opposition groups in, Turkey's AA reported, citing a senior official of the Ministry.
Earlier today, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the Syrian regime forces were targeting the moderate opposition "on the pretext of fighting Al-Nusra terrorist group." Cavusoglu warned at a press briefing at the parliament that the latest developments in Idlib could undermine the political settlement process in Syria. The sides who would soon be coming together for the upcoming Sochi talks should not be engaged in such acts of violence, he said, referring to the venue in Russia of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress, to be held on January 29-30.
This attitude of the regime forces would "hamper the prospects for a political solution," AA quoted him as saying. The congress is expected to gather nearly 1,700 representatives of all segments of Syrian society except for the terror groups.
Turkey, Russia and Iran, the co-sponsors of the intra-Syrian peace talks, signed an agreement in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, in last September on the de-escalation zones in Syria, including Idlib. (end) rs.gb
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(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) October 2, 2022
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) can proceed against those not paying taxes and failing to keep records under 19 laws.
However, KPRA officials said that they first issue a notice to the taxpayer and in case of failure to respond to the notice, take other actions.
KPRA has launched a drive regarding raising awareness about taxation across the province with the assistance of USAID funded KP Revenue Mobilization Programme (KPRM). The drive is aimed businessmen and services providers into the tax net.
KPRA Director Communication Aftab Ahmed said that breaking a tax law was a crime and to address which authority has 19 laws at its disposal.
However, he said that KPRA always tries to persuade a taxpayer and punitive action is taken as a last resort in case of multiple violtions.
He said that in case of legal action, KPRA will first issue a legal notice, and failure to respond to which results into assessment order. In case of the taxpayer not being satisfied with the order can appeal to the collector for review and it results into litigation between both sides.“In case of taxpayer losing the case can approach the Peshawar High Court against the collector's decision,” he said.
However, he said that under the law it was binding on taxpayer to keep record for his business as not possessing records can create problems for them.
Besides, he said that to be eligible for any relaxation, a taxpayer who had broken the law, should pay his outstanding dues as well as will ensure proper documentation.
Mr Aftab said that the KPRA has the powers to seal any business in case a taxpayer fails to respond to the notice or pay his taxes.
In addition to this, a taxpayer or business can also face up to 12 months behind bars and Rs 100,000 in fines.
He said that a businessman going a business trip can face problems in case of having tax liabilities or not possessing proper records as one has to tax payment and bank records are properly scrutinized in the process of getting visas.
He said that it was authority's job to enforce the laws and then it was it was the courts purview to reject or accept the penalties imposed by the authority.
Mr Aftab said that some restaurants did not possess computers or other devices to file their tax returns and the approach other people to file their returns, which at times results into delay.
However, he said that they should inform the authority about their genuine issues and also try to file their returns on timely basis.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A team of experts commissioned by the UN's top human rights body to look into human rights violations in Ukraine said its initial probe turned up evidence of war crimes following Russia's invasion on February 24.
That's according to the Associated Press Ukrinform reports.
The experts have so far focused on four regions – Kyiv, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Sumy.
Presenting their findings, the UN group cited testimonies by former detainees of beatings, electric shocks and forced nudity in Russian detention facilities. The experts also expressed grave concerns about executions in the four regions.
“We were struck by the large number of executions in the areas that we visited. The commission is currently investigating such deaths in 16 towns and settlements,” Erik Mose, the commission's chairman, said. Read also:
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The commission visited 27 towns and settlements, as well as graves and detention and torture centers; interviewed more than 150 victims and witnesses; and met with advocacy groups and government officials.
“Based on the evidence gathered by the commission, it has concluded that war crimes have been committed in Ukraine,” Mose said. Read also:
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The official said Russian soldiers were found to have committed crimes of sexual or gender-based violence – with victims ranging in age from 4 to 82 years old.
The commission plans to gradually expand its investigation, with areas of interest including allegations of filtration camps for people being detained or deported, the forced transfer of people, and allegations of expedited adoption of children.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dubai: Emirates is rolling out the red carpet to welcome experienced Airbus captains, as the airline continues to expand its all wide-body fleet while enjoying exceptional demand across the network. The airline is now inviting applications from seasoned commanders to join its Direct Entry Captains programme for its fleet of Airbus A380s.
Emirates has launched a recruitment drive globally. Interested pilots and their families can join an online info session on 4 October at 1pm Dubai time, attend open days in select destinations, and keep an eye out for exciting opportunities here: Direct Entry Captains programme is for technically skilled captains with a minimum of 3,000 hours of recent command on Airbus fly-by-wire wide-body aircraft such as the A330, A340, A350, and A380. Candidates are required to have a minimum of 7,000 hours of total flying time on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft, in addition to meeting other eligibility criteria.
New joiners will be embraced into a 4,200 strong flight crew community, including 1,515 A380 pilots, who take pride in flying the airline's overall fleet of 260 aircraft.
Emirates pilots receive a competitive tax-free salary, spacious accommodation, education allowance, and excellent dental, medical and life cover. They also enjoy chauffeur-driven transport to and from work, laundry services, 42 days of annual leave, confirmed Business Class annual leave flight tickets, concessional cargo, exceptional discounted travel benefits for friends and family, and much more.
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Alexander Tah-ray Yu (right), Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Robert Seraki Matsebe, head of the Liaison Office of South Africa in Taiwan, take part in MOFA's Friendship Medal of Diplomacy conferment ceremony June 24 in Taipei City. (MOFA)
By Taiwan Today
TAIPEI, Taiwan, (MOFA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Friendship Medal of Diplomacy was awarded June 24 to Robert Seraki Matsebe, head of the Liaison Office of South Africa in Taiwan, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to strengthening Taiwan-South Africa relations.
Conferred by MOFA vice-minister Alexander Tah-ray Yu, the medal reflects the deep-seated appreciation of the government and people for the outgoing representative's tireless efforts in expanding bilateral exchanges across a broad spectrum of areas, the ministry said.
During Matsebe's four-year term, he expanded cooperation between the two countries largely in the fields of culture, education and trade, the ministry said. Another example of Matsebe's success is promoting exchanges between Taipei and its sister cities Pretoria and Johannesburg, as well as Kaohsiung and Durban, the MOFA added.
Matsebe, in response, said he is deeply touched by the honor, adding that the warm hospitality and friendship of the people he experienced while in Taiwan will long remain in his heart.
In a tweet on its official Twitter account, the MOFA said:“Vice minister Yu awarded Representative Matsebe our Friendship Medal of Diplomacy in recognition of his efforts to deepen friendship and expand exchanges between #Taiwan & #SoutAfrica. We thank the country’s good friend for his 4 years of service and wish him all the best for the future.” (SFC-E)
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A Northern Irish MP propping up the UK Government accepted luxury holidays worth £100,000 from Sri Lanka without telling Parliamentary watchdogs, The Sun reported.
Ian Paisley Jr, of the Democratic Unionist Party, accepted two all-expenses trips from the state.
Paisley, his wife and four kids flew business class, were ferried around in a chauffeur-driven Mercedes and stayed in posh hotels.
In exchange he offered the Sri Lankans help brokering an oil deal, saying he had 'significant arrangements with national oil suppliers' in Oman and Nigeria.
He went on the 2013 jaunts without declaring them in the Commons register of interests, according to The Telegraph.
MPs are obliged to declare income, gifts or affiliations that could spark a conflict of interest in their parliamentary roles.
This week Mr Paisley posted a picture of himself alongside Sri Lankan high commissioner Amari Wijewardene outside the Houses of Parliament.
Paisley is one of 10 DUP MPs relied on by Theresa May to keep her government functioning properly. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, Apr. 28 (Petra) -- The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) on Wednesday urged the ministries of agriculture and environment to ban the use of veterinary diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent and painkiller, citing risks to biodiversity in the Kingdom.
Exposure of carrion-eaters (carcass-eating birds), particularly vultures, to diclofenac is likely to arise from the consumption of livestock carcasses that have been treated shortly before death, Director of the RSCN's Bird Project Department Tariq Qaneer told Petra.
He further explained that when these birds feed on the carcasses of animals that were treated with this drug shortly before death, they will suffer from kidney failure associated with visceral gout, and then the birds die within one to two days from exposure.
Qaneer indicated that Jordan recorded three subspecies of vultures, including two migratory birds and one endemic to the Kingdom, which is the Griffon vulture, one of Jordan's rarest bird species. However, the vulture is now under the threat of extinction here and beyond the region.
He pointed out that the drug is widely used here in the Kingdom to treat livestock and camels and is sold under many brand names.
Walid al-Saleh, a veterinarian, suggested safe alternative veterinary anti-inflammatory, namely: meloxicam, a drug recommended as a suitable alternative instead of diclofenac. Meloxicam is a safe and effective drug for a variety of livestock species, as well as pets, including dogs and cats, he added.
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Antarctica Sees First Bird Flu Case, Confirms Scientists
(MENAFN- Live Mint) "Scientists have said the first confirmation of a lethal strain of avian influenza on Antarctica's mainland, posing a potential threat to the extensive penguin colonies in the southern region reported by Reuters, citing Spain's Higher Council for Scientific Investigation (CSIC) said on Sunday,“This discovery demonstrates for the first time that the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus has reached Antarctica despite the distance and natural barriers that separate it from other continents.”CSIC further added that the presence of the virus was confirmed on Saturday in samples of dead skua seabirds that were found by Argentine scientists near the Antarctic base Primavera Read: Bird Flu Outbreak: WHO issues warning after H1N1 strain infects cats in countries. All you need to knowThe recent confirmation of a case on the Antarctic peninsula, following instances on nearby islands, including among gentoo penguins, underscores the danger posed to colonies in the area by the H5N1 avian flu, this strain has caused significant declines in bird populations globally in recent months.“Analysis has conclusively shown that the birds were infected with the H5 subtype of avian influenza and at least one of the dead birds contained the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus,” CSIC said in a statement reported that Argentina's Antarctic Institute on Monday said that the South American country had worked with Spanish researchers to test samples from dead birds found earlier in the year near the Argentine base, which confirmed the presence of the virus Read: Polar bear dies from bird flu in Alaska as H5N1 virus spreads across globeHundreds of thousands of penguins gather in tightly packed colonies on the Antarctic continent and nearby islands, which could enable the deadly virus to easily spread from the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research also showed a now-confirmed case at the research base.(With inputs from Reuters)
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Usher, the multi-talented American singer, songwriter, producer, and actor set to perform in the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, has made an unforgettable impression on the entertainment business.
Usher, the multi-talented American singer, songwriter, producer, and actor, is set to perform in the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.
With a net worth of $180 million and an estimated yearly salary of $15 million, Usher is one of the music industry's most successful and financially powerful performers.
His career began at an early age, with a stunning performance on "Star Search" at the age of 13.
Usher's music career has been a constant accomplishment, from the early success of his debut album to the tremendous effect of albums such as "My Way" and "Confessions."
Usher's business energy is obvious in his co-founding of RBMG Records, the musical label that first exposed Justin Bieber to the public.
With a global record sales of about 80 million, Usher has cemented his place as one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
His investment in Liquid I.V. and co-ownership of the Cleveland Cavaliers showcase his diverse business interests.
From a 10,000-square-foot Alpharetta house to a Roswell estate, show his prosperity. Usher has a residence above the Sunset Strip in despite selling several properties for profit.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Since the beginning of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at least 9,701 civilians have been killed and 17,748 civilians have been injured.
“From 24 February 2022, which marked the start of the large-scale armed attack by the Russian Federation, to 24 September 2023, OHCHR recorded 27,449 civilian casualties in the country: 9,701 killed and 17,748 injured,” reads the report by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
OHCHR believes that the actual figures are considerably higher, as the receipt of information from some locations where intense hostilities have been going on has been delayed and many reports are still pending corroboration.
In particular, data from Mariupol (Donetsk region), Lysychansk, Popasna, and Sievierodonetsk (Luhansk region), where there are allegations of numerous civilian casualties, need to be corroborated.
According to UN-confirmed data, 4,521 men, 2,707 women, 289 boys, 237 girls, 29 children and 1,918 adults whose sex is not yet known were killed.
The UN calls March 2022 the deadliest month for civilians: at least 4,154 people were killed then.
Last March, President of the UN Human Rights Council Federico Villegas announced the creation of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine to investigate all alleged violations and abuses of human rights, violations of international humanitarian law and related crimes in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation.
The Commission consists of Erik Møse, chair (Norway), Pablo de Greiff (Colombia) and Vrinda Grover (India).
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Coal reserves during the ongoing heating season for the first time exceeded last year's figures.
That's according to Andriy Herus, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy and Utilities, Andriy Herus, Ukrinform reported referring to his Telegram channel.
'On Friday, January 14, coal stocks in the warehouses of TPPs and CHPPs for the first time during this autumn-winter period exceeded coal stocks reported on the same date last year. As of January 14, 2022, there was 734,100 tonnes in the warehouses against 711,100 tonnes last year,' the report says. Read also:
Stable accumulation of coal
observed for second month in row - minister
Herus noted that, since winter-start, coal reserves in the warehouses of thermal power plants and combined heat and power plants have increased by 51%, or 248,000 tonnes.
He stressed that 'one of the main factors in this trend was coal imports, including maritime: as of January 14, the DTEK operator received seven vessels and Centrenergo – four vessels carrying thermal coal; as well as power imports and higher generation by Energoatom (nuclear operator - ed.), which allowed to save coal.'
As of Friday, 14 of the 15 power units at Ukrainian nuclear power plants were in operation, carrying a load of 12,045 MW. A year ago, it was nine of 15 NPP units with a load of 9,650 MW.
As reported, in late December 2021, the Office of the National Security and Defense Council was instructed to monitor the process of coal purchases for TPPs.
The energy ministry says as of December 13, none of Ukraine's TPPs met the minimum requirements in terms of coal reserves
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Bhubaneshwar, Feb 2 (KNN) A new chapter unfolded at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) with the launch of the air cargo service, marking a significant milestone for the state's business community.
On its inaugural day, the air cargo service saw the dispatch of 100 kg of cashew nuts to Dubai and Jidal Steel products to Sweden, both via Kolkata airport.
Minister of MSME and Energy, Pratap Keshari Deb, emphasised the pivotal role this new service plays in liberating local businesses from dependency on other airports like Visakhapatnam, Chennai, and Kolkata.
He stated, "Now, businessmen in the state can directly export and import their products to destination countries through BPIA, eliminating delays and extra charges incurred at other airports. Any potential delays can be swiftly resolved, ensuring a more efficient process."
Deb highlighted the diverse range of products that could benefit from this air cargo service in Odisha, including farm produce, metals, minerals, handicrafts, handloom items, horticulture products, marine goods, and pharmaceuticals.
The air cargo service, implemented at a cost of Rs 2 crore, has been made possible by the direct flight connections to Singapore, Dubai, and Bangkok from Bhubaneswar airport.
Saswat Mishra, special secretary of the MSME department, revealed that despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, 56 per cent of goods transportation from Odisha occurred through air cargo services.
Usha Padhee, principal secretary of the Commerce and Transport department, pointed out the substantial capacity for cargo transportation, with Indigo alone handling 210 tons of cargo daily and expressing the capability to support the transportation of at least 30 per cent of goods from the state.
This development is expected to boost trade and commerce in Odisha, facilitating smoother and more direct global connections for local businesses.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russia has stopped concealing the fact that it is forming a 3rd Army Corps to be deployed in Ukraine, staffed with male servicemen aged 18 to 50 without prior military experience.
That's according to the experts with the Institute for the Study of War , Ukrinform reports.
ISW has previously reported that Ukrainian officials believed that Russian forces were forming a 15,500-person-strong 3rd Army Corps within the Western Military District (WMD) based out of Mulino, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, but did not have official confirmation of its formation from Russian sources.
On August 5, Russian propagandist Sasha Kots announced recruitment for the“Samara” volunteer battalion in Samara Oblast and noted that the battalion will join the 3rd Army Corps of the Russian armed forces. Read also:
Strike on Chuhuiv: Russian forces fired four S-300 missiles from Belgorod region
“The battalion is recruiting men between the ages of 18 and 50 who have completed at least middle or high school education, without required prior military experience,” the report says, adding that Kots' announcement also indicates that the Kremlin is likely planning to compose the 3rd Army Corps at least in part from volunteer battalions.
Omsk Oblast Governor Aleksandr Butkov reported on August 5 that Omsk Oblast is continuing to form three volunteer battalions -“Irtysh,”“Avangard,” and“Om” – to deploy to Donbas to provide engineering, medical and logistical support.
It should be recalled that Russia has been forming across Novosibirsk, Saratov, Ulyanovsk, and Kurgan Oblasts“volunteer” battalions to take part in the war in Ukraine.
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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 9 (ANI): Thirty-one new coronavirus positive cases were reported in the state on Saturday, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1163, said Telangana Health Department.
Total 24 patients have cured/discharged today and a total 751 patients have been cured/discharged till date.
One person succumbed to the disease today.
There are 382 active cases in the state currently while 30 people have succumbed to the disease so far. (ANI)


Amendments to the Migration Code of Azerbaijan have been
proposed and discussed at a meeting of the Azerbaijani Parliament's
Committee on Legal Policy and State Building, trend reports on December 1.
According to the proposals, a visa for a personal visit should
be issued to foreigners and stateless persons who arrived on the
basis of a notarized letter of invitation from a citizen of
Azerbaijan or from a foreigner permanently residing in Azerbaijan,
or a stateless person, a labor migrant with a temporary residence
permit in Azerbaijan.
The visa was also proposed to be issued to foreigners and
stateless persons who arrived on the basis of a notarized letter of
invitation from a foreigner or a stateless person studying in
Azerbaijan (only for family members of this labor migrant or a
foreigner studying and a stateless person), founders of legal
entities of the Alat economic zone, as well as foreigners and
stateless persons with a temporary residence permit in this
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Jerash Governorate: Practical Solutions for Local Development Challenges
Royal initiatives and projects in Jerash Governorate have ushered in a transformative shift in the quality of services offered to its citizens, fostering development across diverse sectors and enhancing living standards.
These endeavors have been laser-focused on identifying realistic solutions to the development hurdles faced by local communities, working collaboratively to address the needs of various demographics through concerted efforts.
His Majesty's unwavering commitment to engaging with the people of Jerash, actively listening to their concerns, and understanding their developmental and service-related needs through direct field visits has been instrumental in shaping the trajectory of progress in the region.
In the healthcare domain, the establishment of the Jerash Governmental Hospital and the subsequent opening of the Sakib Health Center underscore a dedicated effort to deliver top-notch healthcare services to the residents of the governorate.
Furthermore, the implementation of 12 pilot projects under the National Self-Employment Program (Inhad), with an investment totaling JD500,000, has generated 73 job opportunities and provided training to 116 young individuals, empowering them to embark on productive ventures.
In the realm of youth development, the establishment of 13 centers, 17 clubs, a youth hostel, and a sports complex, coupled with ongoing efforts to introduce a swimming pool within the complex and set up a branch of the Zaha Cultural Center for Children, exemplifies a commitment to nurturing the potential of the younger generation.
Additionally, the inauguration of the Bab Amman Farm for sustainable hydroponics marks a pioneering endeavor in promoting sustainable development, fostering economic opportunities, and leveraging modern agricultural techniques to benefit the region's populace.
Moreover, a design and engineering services agreement with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature has paved the way for the establishment of an environmentally friendly heritage agricultural and tourist city project spanning 210 dunams, harnessing the natural attributes that distinguish Jerash.
More to follow...
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