(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI, 2nd January, 2021 (WAM) -- Sherif Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, has welcomed a high-level delegation from the Israeli Mekorot Water Company headed by Elie Cohen, CEO of the company, where the two sides discussed the frameworks of joint cooperation in the field of water, and exchanged experiences supporting the development of innovative and sustainable solutions in the water sector, which is one of the global challenges.
The meeting also discussed ways possibilities for creating joint ventures in this vital area, turn challenges into opportunities, work on the exchange of visions and plans, develop an exceptional partnership in this vital area, and the possibility of working interactively between the two sides to improve the efficiency of water services projects.
Al Olama reviewed UAE's Water Security Strategy 2036, the UAE's efforts and achievements in the water sector, and the ambitious future goals in the development and security of this sector.
The Israeli delegation reviewed its most important current hydrological projects and use of related technology, as well as cutting-edge techniques for recycling water for agricultural use.
They further expressed hopes to expand the circle of cooperation in the field of water to achieve mutual benefit.
Al Olama said: "The Israeli-UAE relations are expanding and deepening by the day to the benefit of both countries, and there is a particular interest related to the fields of energy, infrastructure, and oil which are key to sustainable development. Given our geography, we are also keen to see the development of innovative and sustainable solutions to optimise water use".
He added: "there is a joint desire to enhance cooperation, which benefits consumers on both sides as we seek through ambitious partnerships to fulfill our commitment to provide the best living conditions for the UAE community, and contribute to the welfare and stability of the region."
Elie Cohen, CEO of Mekorot National Water Company, said: "The Israeli-UAE relations offers many new opportunities for the region, and one of the most promising involves advances in the water sector, essential to agricultural cultivation and food security. We aspire to create progress through the exchange of experiences, information and ideas, by applying advanced technology, and public private partnerships. The use of advanced technology to support this sector is indispensable for the continuation of life, especially in the presence of challenges such as water scarcity due to climate change or conflicts facing the world.
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São Paulo – E-commerce is expected to reach USD 2.3 billion in revenue this year in Qatar, according to a study carried out by the Qatar Chamber (QC). Last year, online sales exceeded USD 2.2 billion in the country, with a 47% growth over the USD 1.5 billion in 2019, according to local newspaper The Peninsula . Picture above merely illustrative.
The report by the QC points out this market is evenly distributed between business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) transactions. Local companies accounted for about 38% of operations, and foreign businesses for 62%.
The report informs Qatar leads the Middle East countries in average ticket per purchase, at USD 264. The most prominent Qatari e-commerce activities include food products and food delivery, groceries, clothes, gifts, electronics, and products related to beauty and fashion equipment, health services, in addition to technical games and sports, travel, ebooks, hotel reservations, households, and spare parts for cars.
The report points out an increase in the number of companies operating in foreign trade in Qatar last year. In June 2020, 350 companies were operating in the sector in the country, a number that rose to 416 at the end of that year, with 66 new companies entering the segment. Despite the growth in e-commerce, most payments – 75% – are still made in cash upon product delivery.
Translated by Elúsio Brasileiro
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Beltrami County Board to examine PILT funding
Beltrami County is expected to receive $2.1 million from the state of Minnesota in compensation for state nontaxable lands.
That money could soon go away, as the state faces a $5.4 billion and growing state budget deficit in the next biennium.
Beltrami County commissioners at their work session Tuesday will discuss the state program, payment-in-lieu-of property taxes,
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(MENAFN- AFP) Bank of Cyprus said Wednesday it posted a 256 million euro loss for 2014, mainly on increased provisions for exposure to Russia.
"The results of the fourth quarter... were negatively affected by increased provisions relatingâ€¦ to impairments in Russia," CEO John Patrick Hourican said in a statement.
"The loss after tax for the year totalled 256 million euros ($291 million)," compared with two billion euros a year earlier.
However, excluding restructuring costs, discontinued operations and net profit on disposal of non-core assets, the bank made a full-year profit after tax of 42 million.
That compares to a loss, on the same basis, of 359 million euros in 2013.
The bank disposed of its Ukranian operations, its investment in Romania's Banca Transilvania, as well as other assets in Romania, loans in Serbia and its British loan portfolio.
It is also in the process of disposing of its operations in Russia.
The bank said it had 309 million euros in one-off losses for the year from discontinued operations in Russia and Ukraine.
In August, BoC successfully raised one billion euros from private investors and resumed trading on the Cyprus stock exchange in December.
Loans in arrears for more than 90 days decreased by three percent in the fourth quarter and totalled 12.7 billion euros, or 53 percent of gross loans, at year end.
BoC said it experienced its first increase in deposits in Cyprus since a bailout in March 2013.
At the time, Cyprus clinched a 10-billion-euro loan from the European Union and International Monetary Fund to bail out its troubled economy and oversized banking system.
Under the deal, the government was required to close the second-largest bank, Laiki, and impose a 47.5 percent haircut on deposits above 100,000 euros at BoC.
The bank has since undergone major restructuring, which included absorbing the good assets of the former Laiki Bank.
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(MENAFN) Sevim Dagdelen, the deputy head of the Left Party's faction in the Bundestag, has called for Berlin to break away from the existing "relationship of extreme subservience" to America and its foreign policies, which are "marked by breaches of international law." In a parliamentary event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, Dagdelen demanded that United States forces stationed on German territory be withdrawn, along with America's nuclear weapons.
Dagdelen highlighted that the US military bases in Germany act like extraterritorial zones where the German constitution does not apply, and she criticized Washington for using these bases to wage wars abroad and launch lethal drone strikes, some of which are in breach of international law. The MP, who is also a member of the parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, insists that after 78 years, it is time for the United States soldiers to go home.
Moreover, Dagdelen criticized the regular NATO meetings at the US Ramstein base in Germany, where military aid to Kiev is discussed. She stated that Washington hosts these conferences "as if the Occupation Statute were still in force," and Berlin allowed the United States to put itself "in the line of fire" with the German-made Leopard tank deliveries to Ukraine.
Dagdelen's call for Germany to break away from the subservience to America and its foreign policies reflects growing frustration among some German politicians towards the US military presence in the country. The issue of United States military bases in Germany has been a topic of debate for years, with some calling for their withdrawal and others arguing that they are essential for NATO's defense strategy. Dagdelen's comments are likely to reignite the debate and spark further discussions about the role of the United States military in Europe.
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MOSCOW, Jan 17 (NNN-TASS) – Russia will station troops on its own territory, near the Ukrainian border, due to tensions with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said yesterday.
“We find it necessary to keep those troops, due to a very tense situation and very unfriendly environment,” Peskov said, in an interview with U.S. broadcaster CNN.
Russia has to take measures of precaution in response to NATO military build-up, drills and frequent flights of fighter jets and reconnaissance planes near the Russian borders, he said.
However, Russia is not considering a military action, even if negotiations with the United States and NATO on security guarantees fail, Peskov stressed.
Nevertheless, Russia is“ready to take countermeasures” if both sides cannot reach a consensus, he said.
Earlier this week, Russian diplomats held talks with the United States in Geneva, with the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, in Vienna, and then with NATO in Brussels. They all ended without any breakthrough.
Peskov told CNN that NATO is reluctant to promise it will not grant Ukraine membership or deploy offensive weapons on Ukrainian territory, which are part of Russia's red lines.– NNN-TASS
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt)
UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Egypt and UN Special Envoy on Financing 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda Mahmoud Mohieldin emphasized the critical role of doubling energy efficiency and tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030 in combating global warming and ensuring a just energy transition for developing countries.
Mohieldin, speaking at a session entitled“How to Make the Energy Transformation Happen for Sustainable Development and Local Benefits” during the Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit in Dubai, stressed the need to align investments in clean energy with emission reduction targets. He called for increasing the share of electricity in consumed energy to 30% by 2030 and supplying sectors reliant on fossil fuels with zero-emission alternatives like hydrogen and biofuels.
Mohieldin acknowledged the growing investment in clean energy but expressed concern about its concentration in developed countries and China. He highlighted the need to redirect international financing towards clean energy projects in developing nations, where capital costs remain a significant barrier.
To achieve a just energy transition, Mohieldin advocated for expanding its scope beyond developed countries to encompass hard-to-abate sectors and food systems. He emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive framework for the transition process that can be tailored to the specific needs of developing countries at regional and local levels.
Mohieldin underscored the need to ensure that the transition is truly just, enabling developing countries to overcome debt crises and embrace sustainable development. He proposed measures to scale up finance for climate and development action, including adopting concessional financing policies, reducing financing risks, improving business environments, contributing to debt relief, activating foreign exchange guarantee mechanisms, and supporting domestic institutions and projects.
Mohieldin concluded by emphasizing the importance of prioritizing clean and safe energy access for all in the energy transition process and strengthening infrastructure resilience to climate change. He reiterated the key objectives of the just energy transition framework: doubling renewable energy capacities, increasing the share of electricity consumption, supporting green hydrogen production alliances, and reducing methane emissions by 75% by 2030.
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By Vugar Khalilov
Azerbaijan's Defence Ministry and NATO are conducting joint training courses under the 2021 Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP), the ministry reported on December 7.
The training courses on aviation operations kicked off on December 6 with the participation of Azerbaijan's Air Force servicemen along with the Mobile Training Team of Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) at Ramstein, the report added.
As a part of the courses, the participants were informed about the activities of the relevant air force units in line with the Operational Capabilities Concept (OCC) standards, as well as other topics such as ensuring safety and security measures were explained to them.
The courses will last until December 9.
Relations with NATO were established in 1992 when Azerbaijan joined the North Atlantic Cooperation Council. This forum for dialogue was succeeded in 1997 by the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, which brings together all Allies and partner countries in the Euro-Atlantic area.
Bilateral cooperation began when Azerbaijan joined the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program in 1994. Thanks to regular participation in PfP activities, Azerbaijan has been able to contribute actively to Euro-Atlantic security by supporting NATO-led peace-support operations.
Azerbaijan's participation in the PfP Planning and Review Process (PARP) since 1997 has allowed NATO and individual Allies to assist Azerbaijan in developing selected units to improve interoperability with those of the Allies.
NATO and Azerbaijan started work on a jointly agreed Defence Education Enhancement Programme (DEEP) in 2008 to integrate NATO standards into the teaching methodologies and curricula of the country's Professional Military Education (PME) institutions.
In 2018, Azerbaijan asked NATO to also involve the Military High School, a pre-commissioning school, in DEEP.
Cooperative activities, reform plans and political dialogue processes are detailed in Azerbaijan's Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP), which is jointly agreed upon.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha: In November, the celebrity two star Michelin Chef Maria Marte from the Dominican Republic will bring her unique fusion cuisine to Alwadi Doha - MGallery Hotel Collection.
Born in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic, in 1976 to a pastry-chef mother and restaurant-owner father, María developed a love for cooking early. The pop-up restaurant by the Dominican Republic Chef Marte will feature a specially curated nine-course degustation menu with Caribbean flavours.
Chef María Marte has made culinary history, being the only woman in Spain and the entire Latin America to date to achieve two Michelin stars while helming a kitchen. Chef Marte describes her food as“creative while remaining true to the produce.”
Chef Marte's menu at Alwadi Hotel MGallery will feature the finest ingredients. Dishes on the pop-up menu include Chef Marte's acclaimed 'yucca cupcake; crispy langoustines with avocado and coriander gazpacho; seasonal fish in coconut sauce as well as chocolate cream'.
Alwadi Hotel MGallery General Manager Hani Akkari said it was an honour to host Chef Marte in Qatar.“With her creativity and attention to detail, Chef Marte has distinguished herself as one of the leading chefs in Spain and Latin America, and the Michelin Guide has recognized this,” said Akkari.
Alwadi Doha has established its culinary credentials in Qatar, so it's a perfect venue for Chef Marte to showcase her fresh and unique approach to food.
Chef Marte's pop-up will be available to Alwadi Doha guests from November 17 to 19, 2021.
To be part of this exclusive culinary journey with Chef Maria Marte, people can call on +974 4009 9999.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) CAIRO, May 4 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti shooter Talal Al-Rashidi came fourth in the Trap men's competition of the International Shooting Federation World Cup which concluded in Cairo Thursday.
"This is a great achievement for Kuwaiti and Arab shooting sport," head of Kuwait's delegation to the championship Nedhal Omar told KUNA.
"The competition was ferocious and qualification for the final was not an easy task at all," he added.
For his part, Al-Rashidi said this achievement shows that Kuwaiti shooters are well prepared for the coming tournaments.
He noted that the next goal is to book a seat at the Paris Olympic Games 2024 and grab a medal in it.
Meanwhile, Kuwaiti shooter Al-Mudhaf, who ranked fourth at the qualifications rounds of the same competition, expressed pride of the achievement, noting that they competed world and Olympic champions.
He described Kuwait's winning of the fourth positon in the World Cup as an honorable result for all Arab countries.
He pointed out that Kuwaiti shooters' qualification for the final was a "victory" itself.
"This achievement presents Kuwait as one of the best world countries in the shooting sport", he said.
Czech shooter Jiri Liptak won the gold medal, Italian shooter Massimo Fabbrizi grabbed the silver medal, while the bronze medal went to the Australian shooter James Willett. (end)
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(MENAFN- IANS) Los Angeles, March 3 (IANS) Actress Kristen Stewart finds it a "horrible" idea to watch her movies, as she would want to make changes.
The actress would rather watch a horror movie than go through any of her movies, including 'Twilight', 'Spencer', and 'Charlie's Angels'.
Talking about her ideal date night movie, Kristen told Australia's WHO magazine: " 'The Shining' is a perfect date night movie for me. I love that movie. I love anything horror."
Her worst nightmare is watching any of her own films, reports co.
The actress said: "It's just horrible! I'm always thinking about the millions of things I could have done more or different. The thought of watching myself on screen fills me with terror."
Last month, Kristen revealed she was hospitalised with an anxiety attack after lying on her bathroom floor for hours.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka: A three-day travel and tourism fair under the style“Chittagong Travel Mart-2023' ( CTM 2023) will take place at the Peninsula Chittagong Hotel in the port city of Chattogram from January 5 to 7, 2023. Private sector carrier Air Astra joins as the Title Sponsor of the 13th edition of the CTM, organsided by The Bangladesh Monitor, premier travel and tourism publication of the country.
Airlines, tour operators, hotels, resorts, online travel agencies, hospitals and other healthcare service providers, immigration solution providers, and others from home and abroad will showcase their products and services in 30 stalls to be set up at the fair venue.
Visitors, during the fair days will enjoy exciting discounts on air tickets, tour packages, hotel rooms and other tourism products and services, offered by the participants.
'Air Astra Chittagong Travel Mart 2023' will remain open for all from 10 am to 8 pm every day.
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At the Shabab Al Ahli Dubai Club, the Vice-President's Jiu-Jitsu Cup's sixth iteration got under way with the participation of top clubs and nationally renowned athletes. On Saturday, the preliminary round contests took place, highlighting the competitors' outstanding achievements and preparing the audience for tomorrow's thrilling finals day.
The official weigh-in sessions for all competing categories, including Under 14, Under 16, Under 18, and Adults, marked the start of the event. The competition featured a wide range of up-and-coming athletes from famous clubs and academies who competed for prizes totaling more than Dh 1 million.
Yousif Al Batran, Board Member of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, highlighted the remarkable performance of players on Saturday. He said,“I want to appreciate Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Club for hosting the championship, which is considered one of the most important local tournaments and contributing to organizing it in such a perfect way.”
Pablo Mantovani, coach of the Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club, said his club not only aims to retain the title of the Adult and Under 18 categories but also aspires to add the title of the Under 16 and Under 14 categories.“We worked hard during the last stage to invest in the Under-14 category, and this category is considered one of the new categories for many clubs. The Vice President's Jiu-Jitsu Cup represents the real test that enables us to evaluate the results of our work and to build on them in the future.”
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 20
The 'Astrakhan' and 'Anatoly Guzhvin' warships of Caspian Flotilla of the Russian Navy, which were in Azerbaijan within a friendly, unofficial visit, left the Baku port on September 20, Trend reports referring to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry.
The warships arrived in Baku on September 18.
Within the framework of the visit, it was planned to receive the crews of the ships by the command of the Azerbaijani Navy, as well as to discuss bilateral military cooperation. A working meeting was held between the head of the military delegation of the Caspian Flotilla of Russia and the leadership of the Azerbaijani Navy.
Commander of the Azerbaijani Navy, Rear Admiral Subhan Bekirov, received a delegation of the Russian Navy, headed by the Commander of the Caspian Flotilla ships detachment, 2nd Rank Captain Vladimir Zaitsev.
The friendly relations between the Azerbaijani Navy and the Caspian Flotilla of Russia, as well as other issues of mutual interest, were discussed at the meeting.
In addition, an excursion was held for the crews of the ships in Baku city to view cultural and historical monuments.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - Morocco's leading economic activity in Africa has made it a potential host for future editions of the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), says forum chairman Tun Musa Hitam. Upon the closure of the 13th annual WIEF, Musa Hatim said that Morocco is a suitable destination to host upcoming forums. "Morocco is a leader in economic development in the region [Africa]" explained the chairman of the business-centered forum. The 13th annual of the forum saw a presence of a Moroccan delegation composed of Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani, Minister of Governance Lahcen Daoudi, and the Moroccan ambassador for Malaysia, Mohamed Reda Ben Khaldoun, as well as journalists and other participants. Hatim said that his discussions with El Othmani have shown that Morocco is interested WIEF's "business strategy." A source from the organizing committee told Morocco World News that the fact that El Othmani was invited to speak at the forum is an indicator that Morocco will host the event next year. Musa Hitam previously indicated in a press conference in Rabat that "Morocco is undoubtedly developing. The country's interest in diversifying its business models proves that it is [determined] on pushing boundaries further, with Islamic Banking becoming a growing trend in Morocco." "The WIEF could help the country push its boundaries even further, particularly since it brings together experts and stakeholders in the domain, open to share knowledge and build networks," he continued. The World Islamic Economic Forum was held November 21 to 23 in Kuching, Malaysia, bringing together 17,000 forum members, including heads of state and business leaders from both the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds, to discuss the impacts and challenges of "disruptive"
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Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, announced the launch of Al Shaqab Runs, a series of events designed to encourage personal fitness goals and, equally importantly, to give back to the community.
Al Shaqab has announced that they are committed to using these events to support local charities and initiatives that align with the mission of health and wellness. The first event will be a Run for a cause,“Al Shaqab Run in Solidarity with Palestine”.
The Al Shaqab Run in Solidarity with Palestine is set to kick off on November 22 at 4:30 pm at the scenic Al Shaqab territory.
This inspiring event is designed to raise awareness of the humanitarian cause in Palestine and raise much-needed funds to support the people who have been enduring significant challenges for many years.
The Al Shaqab Run in Solidarity with Palestine is not just a run; it's a symbol of compassion, unity, and unwavering support for the people of Palestine who have persevered through numerous challenges for years.
Up to 500 participants can run different distances ranging from 1 km to 5 km at the event which will accommodate both Kids 6+ and Adults allowing them to choose the distance and enjoy. Registration can be done through Q Tickets.
The Run offers a unique opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together, participate, and contribute to a cause that transcends borders and backgrounds. It's a celebration of humanity and hope.
Money raised during this event will be directed to Qatar Charity to provide much-needed assistance to the people of Palestine. By participating in this event, you're directly contributing to initiatives that aim to alleviate the challenges faced by the Palestinian population.
Over the years, Al Shaqab has organised numerous successful events, ranging from equestrian competitions to community fitness challenges. The ultimate goal is to inspire everyone to embrace an active lifestyle and experience the transformative benefits of a healthier and happier life.
Al Shaqab invites the community join them in making a positive impact, spreading awareness, and providing support to the Palestinian people.
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(MENAFN) Uber, firm for online-ordered rides, launched latest goods and services, in a proposal to grab furthermore clients as well as improve its total balance.
Latest services with booking a hotel room and airline, charter bus reservations, latest electric car selections for clients with its charging place as well as charging map for captains.
The firm is simplifying the use to reserve a bus or a minivan for large-numbered group or more than four individuals by using its latest Uber charter service update. Using Uber charter, clients can reserve a party bus, van or a coach bus in the Uber app, so it is mainly as aforementioned for groups.
Dara Khosrowshahi, the firm’s CEO, stated, “No research, no stress, no surprises … we will show you pricing upfront. Uber charter is launching across the US this summer.”
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(MENAFN) According to a report, Adnoc, the state-run energy company of Abu Dhabi, emerged as the top spender on low-carbon solutions among national oil companies in the previous year. This development occurred amidst a notable decline in low-carbon expenditures across the global oil and gas sector, as major energy companies prioritized profitability and meeting the demand for fossil fuels.
Adnoc, which holds responsibility for nearly all of the UAE's oil and gas production, spearheaded the initiation of the highest number of new low-carbon projects among both international and national oil companies, as outlined in an Energy Intelligence report. Notably, Adnoc embarked on two significant carbon capture projects, elevating its committed investment to nearly four million tonnes per annum.
These investments also encompassed Adnoc's contributions through Masdar, a clean energy company based in Abu Dhabi, which aims to achieve 100 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030. In January, Adnoc's board approved an increase in the company's allocation for decarbonization projects, technologies, and lower-carbon solutions to USD23 billion, up from USD15 billion previously allocated.
As part of its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, Adnoc plans to double its carbon capture and storage capacity target to 10 million tonnes per annum by the end of the decade, equivalent to removing over two million petrol-powered cars from the roads. Furthermore, Adnoc has transitioned to using renewable energy to meet all of its onshore grid electricity requirements since the beginning of 2022.
In a separate initiative, the company is undertaking a USD3.8 billion project to connect its offshore operations to the grid, with the potential to reduce its offshore carbon footprint by up to 50 percent. These endeavors reflect Adnoc's proactive approach towards advancing sustainability and mitigating environmental impact across its operations.
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Previous leaks suggest a 6.67-inch display, triple rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for fast-charging. Here are more details.
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The Moto Edge X30's launch date (December 9) suggests the Xiaomi 12 will debut before it, as the latter is touted to be the world's first phone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The Edge X30's processor on offer has also been confirmed, which indicates that it will rival the Xiaomi 12, Realme GT 2 Pro , and other upcoming flagships with this chipset.
Design and display The phone will provide HDR10+ support
As per previous renders, the Moto Edge X30 (aka Motorola Edge 30 Ultra) will feature a punch-hole design, slim bezels, and an in-display fingerprint reader. On the rear, it will get an oval-shaped camera unit. The device is expected to bear a flat 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, a refresh rate of 144Hz, and HDR10+ support.
Information It will get a 50MP main camera
The Moto Edge X30 will get a triple rear camera module, comprising a 50MP primary snapper, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it will boast a 60MP selfie shooter.
Internals It will support 68W fast-charging
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Akbar Mammadov
Azerbaijan has ranked 7th among the 50 member states of the Council of Europe, and 1st among the CIS countries, according to the recent report of Group of States against Corruption.
The report on the activities of the Council of Europe's anti-corruption monitoring body - the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) - in 2019 was presented in Strasbourg on June 3.
According to the report, Azerbaijan has implemented the recommendations by 61.9 per cent.
Thus, the report covers the prevention of corruption in the activities of parliamentarians, judges and prosecutors.
At the same time, Azerbaijan has successfully passed three evaluation rounds of the Council of Europe's Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) and the OECD Anti-Corruption Network.
This fact reflects an indicator of the compliance of the measures taken in Azerbaijan with European standards.
It should be noted that on 27 February, Azerbaijan's President signed the order on approval of the 'National Action Plan for The Promotion of Open Government for 2020-2022. The plan has been aimed at expanding the application of the principles of openness, transparency and accountability, increase financial transparency, increase the means of ensuring the right to information, support civil society institutions and strengthen public control, to ensure the sustainability of measures to promote open government.
Azerbaijan also joined the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in 2012 with a view to improve its activities aimed at increasing transparency and promoting Open Government. In the same year, President Aliyev signed the decree on 'National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) for the years of 2012-2015.
Azerbaijan maintains its fight against corruption and bribery with the help of the Anti-Corruption Commission and Anti-Corruption General Directorate.
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Volleyball: Irish fourth at Farmington
The Rosemount volleyball team played "pretty well" throughout Saturday's Farmington Invitational, according to coach Smokey Vitek, but saw where it still had some room for improvement when it faced better competition in the later rounds.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Chia seeds are big powerhouses of nutrition that offer various benefits for your skin. Here are six unexpected ways chia seeds contribute to supple and healthy skin.
Chia seeds daily can make skin healthy. Chia seeds can make an impact on your skin's vitality. Here are 6 incredible benefits of Chia Seeds for supple skin.
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Published: Wed 29 Jun 2022, 8:39 PM
The UAE's Minister of Finance has hailed the contributions of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, to Dubai's success story.
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, shared a video on Twitter on Wednesday as he paid the rich tributes. The video features rare footages showing how Sheikh Ahmed has been part of every development agenda in Dubai.
“You will find Sheikh Ahmed's name in every chapter of Dubai's success story. He worked according to the leadership's vision to make Dubai one of the best cities on earth,” Sheikh Maktoum tweeted.
The Deputy Ruler of Dubai highlighted how Sheikh Ahmed had contributed to the emirate's global leadership in the aviation sector.
“Thank you, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, for what you have done for Dubai and continue doing every day,” Sheikh Maktoum added.
Responding to the tweet, Sheikh Ahmed credited His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for leading Dubai to success.
“He is the architect of Dubai and its renaissance. I pledge that I will always support this country and work for the good of its people,” he said.
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, shared a screenshot of Sheikh Maktoum's tweet and stressed that Sheikh Ahmed deserves the tributes. He highlighted how the Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has been working tirelessly to serve the UAE.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 13. Uzbekistan
and Russia are discussing the conclusion of a long-term contract
with a gradual increase in gas supply volumes, Russian ambassador
to Uzbekistan Oleg Malginov said, Trend reports.
He said that Russian gas supplies, which started within a
two-year contract in October 2023, significantly contribute to the
stabilization of Uzbekistan's economy.
"Russian gas has already been supplied, and this is a
significant contribution to the stabilization of Uzbekistan's
economy and social sphere. Last year it was a bit cold, but thanks
to gas supplies this year, everything went smoothly," the dipomat
According to him, relations between Uzbekistan and Russia in the
economic sphere are not limited only to gas supplies.
"Our relations are so extensive that it is difficult to point
out an area in which we do not cooperate. During the Uzbek
president's visit to Russia in early October 2023, agreements were
signed and instructions were allocated, including about 65 points,
which the presidents instructed their governments to implement in
the near future," Malginov emphasized.
He also noted that the Uzbek-Russian intergovernmental
commission has identified more than 80 projects that are currently
in the process of implementation.
"In general, we can say that our trade relations are developing
despite the difficulties in the world. Russia has almost reached
the trade turnover volume of $10 billion for 2023-to be precise,
$9.8 billion-and this is not the limit yet. Russia is the country
that most actively buys Uzbek goods," the ambassador added.
Meanwhile, the share of Russia's investments and loans in 2023
in Uzbekistan's economy fell to 13.4 percent of total foreign
investments in the country a year earlier (20.3 percent).
The data from Uzbekistan's statistics agency shows that the
volume of Russian investments in Uzbekistan amounted to 25.1
trillion soums ($2 billion) last year. This is the second-highest
figure among investor countries.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) PARIS, Oct 9 (KUNA) -- A delegation of UNESCO experts arrived in Tripoli, capital of Libya, on Monday to support the recovery of the education sector and the rehabilitation of cultural heritage after Storm Daniel.
Thousands of civilians lost their lives when Storm Daniel hit northeastern Libya on September 10, a statement from the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization noted.
The natural disaster also displaced tens of thousands of people, and fundamentally disrupted critical services in Libya, including the education system, the protection of heritage sites and water management.
Libya requested UNESCO's assistance in helping rebuild the affected areas, as part of its mandate for education, culture and science.
The Organization immediately responded favorably to this request, preparing to send a delegation of experts, in close cooperation with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the entire UN system.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the delegation will meet the Ministers of Education, Culture, Higher Education and Research, in order to identify their needs, and decide which measures to implement most urgently, the statement noted.
The UNESCO delegation are scheduled to visit the site of Cyrene, inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1982 and on the List of World Heritage in Danger since 2016.
They will carry out an initial survey of the flood damage and the structures in need of rapid reinforcement.
The experts will also inspect other heritage sites in Cyrenaica: The Ancient City of Ptolemais and The Haua Fteah Cave, both of which are on the national World Heritage Tentative List, as well as the ancient city of Apollonia.
Lastly, the UNESCO delegation will visit Derna, one of the towns hit hardest by the disaster, to assess the damage to educational and heritage buildings.
They will help to plan the rehabilitation and reconstruction work, and develop the emergency measures to be deployed in the interim phase - in particular those needed to ensure educational continuity and the safety of heritage buildings and collections. (end)
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) China's Type 039C Yuan-class submarine appears to mark a new era in underwater stealth technology, posing significant challenges to traditional detection tools as speculation mounts about a possible submarine-led Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Naval News reported that the Type 039C Yuan-class submarine features an angled sail design to reduce its active sonar detectability, making it the world's first known submarine with the feature.
Naval News reports that China's mass production capability has made the Yuan-class the most numerous air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarine worldwide.
The use of angled stealth shaping is gaining momentum worldwide, with the upcoming Swedish A-26-class and Germany's Type-212CD-class incorporating similar features, with the latter even encasing the whole submarine in an angled outer hull.
The trend is being driven largely by the mainstream shift from using passive to active sonar, where passive detection is less effective as submarines are increasingly built to be quieter.
Naval News says that active sonar, which involves emitting a sonar signal and measuring the rebounds, is gaining in use while passive sonar, which listens for sounds emitted by a submarine, is proving less effective.
The report notes that the stealth features on the Type 039C Yuan-class are designed to counter medium frequency sonars and complicate enemy classification of the vessel.
China's Type 039C appears to represent the latest evolution of its conventional submarine designs and may already have been deployed in military exercises simulating a Taiwan blockade.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) A 29-year-old man, who returned to using drugs despite receiving treatment from an Abu Dhabi rehabilitation centre, has been jailed for two years.
The Criminal Court of First Instance in Al Ain handed down the jail sentence to the Emirati man after he was found guilty of consuming heroin and tramadol.
Official court documents stated that the man had returned to his family after spending months at a rehabilitation centre.
The Emirati had previously been using drugs, when his wife and relatives took him to the rehab so he could quit. However, a few months after getting out of the rehab, the man rejoined his friends and continued to use heroin and tramadol.
The police arrested him while consuming drugs from the home of his friend in Al Ain. The defendant admitted to consuming drugs during his trial.
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Opposition should demonstrate responsibility over coronavirus: Shibli
ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Minister for Information Shibli Faraz has said that the opposition parties should demonstrate responsibility in the recent situation of the coronavirus on Friday.
In a tweet, the minister said that the protecting the health of people is the government's priority. He said coronavirus is an international phenomenon and not product of any mind.
He said the opposition parties should demonstrate responsibility. He said the opposition leaders and organizers of the public gatherings will be responsible if the people lost their lives due to the pandemic.


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Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Taliban, led a delegation that left for Qatar on 29th June to continue discussions with US officials over releasing $9 billion in withheld Afghan assets as the country struggles with a famine and poverty crisis.
Governor of the central bank Mohammad Idris and deputy finance minister Nazir Kabiri are both members of the delegation. They will meet with Thomas West, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, and officials from the Treasury Department, according to Ahmad Wali Haqmal, the spokesperson for the Afghan Finance Ministry.
This is the first meeting since West pushed Muttaqi to lift restrictions on girl students' access to education on May 21. Under the Taliban administration, girls are not allowed to continue their education past the sixth grade.
The Washington Post reported at the same time that US sources claimed Joe Biden's administration was working with the Taliban on a mechanism that would provide Afghanistan access to the monetary reserves of the central bank.
After the Taliban seized over the nation by force last year, the US froze Afghan reserves. The militants-turned-politicians are currently working to restore the nation's economy that has been ravaged by sanctions imposed and isolation.
This comes as a strong earthquake that struck the country last week also caused over 1,500 injuries and approximately 1,000 fatalities.
It also coincides with the Taliban's first gathering of over 3,000 people, mostly Islamic scholars, taking place on Thursday in the Afghan capital of Kabul to possibly discuss urgent issues like the prohibition on girls' education and interaction with outside world without domestic legitimacy and international recognition.
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Rebels run past Wolverines 27-6
Penalties and turnovers kept nipping the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines in the haunches Friday night as they fell to the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Rebels 27-6.
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Chennai: According to the Health Department report, 580 COVID-19 positive cases have detected in Tamil Nadu today.
The state’s Health Department bulletin says the the total number of cases in the state is 5,409 cases in which 37 deaths. A greater number of today’s cases are linked to Koyambedu market in Chennai.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that a total of 52,952 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India so far out of which 15,267 persons have reported and migrated.
Tamil Nadu Government has reopened TASMAC all over the state, except Chennai.


(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a shocking incident in Punjab's Bhatinda, a local shopkeeper, Harjinder Singh Johal, met a tragic end when he was fatally shot outside his "Amritsari kulcha" shop on Mall Road. It is reportedly said that two unidentified men on a motorcycle approached Johal, who was sitting outside his shop, and opened fire. This horrifying event was captured by CCTV cameras, which recorded one of the assailants getting off from the motorcycle and firing multiple rounds at Johal before fleeing the scene.
The attack left Johal severely injured, and he was rushed to a government hospital in Bathinda for immediate medical attention. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was subsequently referred to Max Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
A worker at Johal's shop, Dipu, described the harrowing moment, stating that he heard what sounded like firecrackers and then realized that Johal had been shot. Johal urged him to catch the assailants, but despite Dipu's efforts to chase them, the two attackers managed to escape on their motorcycle.
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Bathinda Police's Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Kuldeep Brar arrived at the crime scene to launch an investigation. While two individuals have been identified in connection with the incident, a comprehensive probe is currently underway to locate and apprehend the suspects.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government in Punjab for the state's deteriorating law and order situation. Sukhbir Singh Badal, President of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), emphasized that such incidents have become distressingly common in Punjab under the AAP regime, leaving the trading community in a state of fear.
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(MENAFN) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell criticized the leadership of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Wednesday, characterizing the bank's collapse as an isolated incident caused by poor management. SVB, which was popular with technology startups and venture capitalists, suffered the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history earlier this month after announcing that it was trying to raise cash, raising concerns about its financial health and prompting panicked depositors to withdraw their funds.
According to Powell, SVB's management failed badly by growing the bank too quickly and exposing it to significant liquidity and interest rate risk. The bank had invested much of its holdings in long-term Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities, and as interest rates rose over the last year, the assets had fallen in value so much that SVB could not cover all the withdrawals. Powell noted that supervisors had seen these risks and intervened, but the bank still experienced an unprecedentedly rapid and massive bank run.
Despite the fact that more than 90 percent of deposits at both SVB and a smaller lender, New York's Signature Bank, were uninsured beyond the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s USD250,000 insurance cap, the government opted to safeguard all the funds out of fear that a major loss of depositor money could trigger other bank runs, Powell said. The issue was not about those specific banks but about the risk of contagion to other banks and financial markets more broadly, he added.
Powell's comments underscore the importance of sound risk management and responsible decision-making in the banking industry. The collapse of SVB and other high-profile bank failures in recent years have raised concerns about the stability of the financial system and the need for greater oversight and regulation. As the Federal Reserve continues to monitor the health of the banking industry and adjust its policies accordingly, it will be critical for banks to maintain strong risk management practices and ensure that they are adequately prepared to weather any potential financial storms.
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Doha: Katara Cultural Village announced the winners of 7th Katara Prize for Arabic Novel, which is held remotely, for the second year in a row, under the supervision of the Arab Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO).
The winners in the published Arabic novels category are Al Habib Al Salmi from Tunisia, Ahmed Al Qarmlawi from Egypt, Fajr Yaqoub from Palestine, Ayman Rajab Taher from Egypt and Nader Manhal Haj Omar from Palestine. Each prize is $60,000, in addition to translating the winning novels into English. In the unpublished novels category, the winners are Etidal Najeeb Al Shoufi from Syria, Ghaid Al Gharb from Iraq, Younis Ali from Morocco, Muhammad Abdullah Al Hadi from Egypt and Walid bin Ahmed from Tunisia. Each prize is $30,000, and the winning works will be printed and translated into English. Five critics won in the studies category concerned with research and fiction criticism. The winners are Dr. Ahmed Adel Al Qadabi from Egypt, Dr. Reda Jawadi from Tunisia, Dr. Muhammad Al Dahi from Morocco, Mamdouh Farraj Al Nabi from Egypt, Dr. Yahya bin Al Walid from Morocco. Each prize is $15,000, and the prize committee is responsible for printing, publishing and marketing the studies.
In youngsters' category, winners are Al Hanouf Muhammad Al Wahaimed from Saudi Arabia, Faisal Muhammad Abdullah Al Ansari from Qatar, Dr. Omar Sofi Mohamed from Egypt, Magdy Younes from Egypt, Munira Al Darawi from Tunisia. Each prize is $10,000, which will be printed and published. In the published Qatari novel category, Shamma Shaheen Al Kuwari won the prize.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Kolkata Knight Riders' young sensation, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, stole the limelight with his innocence during a mid-innings conversation with Harsha Bhogle after his spectacular half-century against Delhi Capitals. Raghuvanshi's fearless batting prowess, coupled with his endearing demeanour, captivated fans and pundits alike in the IPL 2024 showdown. With insights into his match-winning knock and reflections on the team's strategy, Raghuvanshi's emergence as a promising talent adds an exciting dimension to the cricketing landscape.
"I just wanted to watch the ball and react. I had worked in the nets for the last few weeks, just had fun watching Sunil play. Having watched the SRH match, nothing's a winning score, we'll have to bowl well. Bowl in the right channels and force them into mistakes," Raghuvanshi said after the game. But, the conversation wasn't as plain and simple as the young batter found himself in the spotlight after a fiery half-century.
"It was fun. Came on to the bat pretty nicely... It's nice to get into the tournament with a fifty. But more importantly, three wins in three games. The team is thinking about the next game. It's not personal it's just how we can win games for our team. We got the two points, that's all that matters," Raghuvanshi said at the post-match press conference.
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(MENAFN- ValueWalk) A story as old as time, a local Bitcoin investor, Chad, 25 has lost his crypto wallet in a boating accident right before tax season.
“I'm just so distraught man, I was up 5000% on the year on shitcoins and it's all gone now, I don't even know why I brought my crypto wallet onto a boat, a freak accident really.”
This is not the first time a crypto wallet was tragically lost to the sea, it seems right before tax season a surge of Bitcoin investors suddenly loses their crypto wallets in a boating accident. We don't know why this could be, likely a result of of Bitcoin investors who got rich quick not knowing how to operate their freshly bought yachts causing major accidents.
“I'll bounce back from this, I got a little money saved up still it's not over til it's over” Chad added.
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By Sabina Mammadli
Business officials from Azerbaijan and Qatar have discussed prospects of cooperation between the two countries' small and medium-sized businesses, Trend has reported.
The meeting held between Azerbaijan's Small and Medium Business Development Agency Chairman Orkhan Mammadov and Managing Director of the Qatari Baladna Food Industries Ramez Al-Khayat focused on the support and services that can be provided to the Baladna Food Industries, the report added.
It should be noted that the latter meets 95 percent of Qatar's needs for meat, milk, and dairy products.
The parties also exchanged views on the implementation of projects in the field of cooperation between SMBs of the two countries.
The Small and Medium Business Development Agency was established under the Azerbaijani presidential decree on December 28, 2017. Its charter and structure were endorsed by the presidential decree on June 26, 2018.
As a legal entity under the Economy Ministry, the agency is authorized to support the development of small and medium businesses in the country by providing them with a number of services.
It should be noted that Azerbaijan and Qatar signed an agreement on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for persons holding general civil passports on October 18, 2021.
Qatar, which has been cooperating with Azerbaijan since September 1994, was one of the first countries to express support for Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity amid bloody clashes going in and around Karabakh from late September to early November in 2020.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Capital is marking Bahrain National Day and the anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to power.
As part of celebrations, skyscrapers across Abu Dhabi, including Al Maryah Island and IPIC Square on Muroor road are all lit in Bahrain national colours. The celebration adds to the festive mood the Capital is witnessing for past few weeks.
The Abu Dhabi International Airport is decked in the national flag of Bahrain. The airport welcomed a flight of Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, with a traditional water salute. Bahrain's National Anthem and other national songs are being played across all terminals through this weekend to welcome arriving and departing passengers.
Also, dances paying tribute to Bahrain, its leadership and citizens are being performed.
Abu Dhabi Airports chief executive officer Abdul Majeed Al Khoori said such activities are held to further strengthen bilateral relations.
"Abu Dhabi Airports is proud to celebrate the National Day of Bahrain at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. We hope it will demonstrate the unity and fondness between both people. In addition, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain have very close ties when it comes to aviation, and therefore, the Capital's airport is the ideal venue to reflect such a close relationship," Al Khoori said.
Etihad Airways is offering special fares with up to 10 per cent discount on its flights from Bahrain to 46 destinations, including those in the Indian subcontinent, the UK and the US. The limited-period discounts are available on bookings made till Sunday with travel period between January 7 and March 31, 2018.
The Bahrain National Day is celebrated on December 16.
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(MENAFN) Diplomatic tensions between the United Kingdom and Greece have heightened as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak accused his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, of politicizing a longstanding dispute over Greek antiquities held in United Kingdom museums. During a contentious Prime Minister's Questions in the United Kingdom Parliament, Sunak defended his decision to cancel a meeting with Mitsotakis, alleging that the Greek leader had reneged on an agreement not to focus on the return of the 5th-century antiquities, commonly known as the Elgin Marbles.
Sunak stated, "When it was clear that the purpose of the meeting was not to discuss substantive issues of the future but rather to grandstand and relitigate issues of the past, it was inappropriate." The cancellation of the meeting followed Downing Street's assertion that Mitsotakis violated an earlier promise to avoid addressing the decades-old dispute, referencing a recent interview in which he advocated for the marbles' return.
Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni responded by criticizing London for "barbarism," asserting that the sculptures were the result of theft. She vowed to engage with the British Museum, where the Elgin Marbles are currently housed. The diplomatic spat has raised questions about the handling of historical artifacts and the broader implications for United Kingdom-Greece relations.
Labour leader Keir Starmer also weighed in on the dispute, quipping, "Never mind the British Museum, it's the prime minister who has obviously lost his marbles." Starmer, who met with Mitsotakis prior to the canceled meeting, defended Greece as "a fellow NATO member, an economic ally, one of our most important partners in tackling illegal immigration." As both nations navigate the fallout from this diplomatic disagreement, the incident underscores the complexities surrounding cultural heritage and international relations.
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A resolution brought by the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa to suspend Member of Parliament Ali Sabri Raheem from the Committees of Parliament was approved in Parliament today.
Presenting the motion, the opposition leader mentioned that, whereas the illegal act of misconduct committed by Ali Sabri Raheem, Member of Parliament of the Puttalam District, has been referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges of Parliament for an investigation at present, and whereas the involvement of the relevant Member of Parliament in the Committees of Parliament creating a problematic situation in relation to the conduct of Members of Parliament, this Parliament resolves that the Hon. Ali Sabri Raheem should not represent the Committees of Parliament until the said investigation is over.
The resolution brought by the leader of the opposition was approved by Parliament after the Chief Opposition Whip, Member of Parliament Lakshman Kiriella seconded it.
The leader of the opposition also said that a fine of only 7.5 million rupees was charged from the Member of Parliament who illegally brought 3.3kg of gold worth 74 million rupees and 41 smart phones worth 4.2 million rupees, but a fine of 70 million rupees was charged from a Frenchman who brought a stock of gold worth 80 million rupees.
Accordingly, he said, an investigation should be carried out on imposing a lenient fine on the MP. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN - NewsBytes) Sunrisers Hyderabad were terrific against Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number six of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.
RCB lost wickets at regular intervals and never got going.
Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell went past the 30-run mark as the rest of the batsmen struggled.
For SRH, wrist-spinner Rashid Khan was exceptional.
Here's the mid-innings report.
In this article RCB managed 47/1 in PP overs Kohli and Maxwell the only RCB players to impress SRH bowlers shine with the ball PP overs RCB managed 47/1 in PP overs
RCB had a decent first six overs, managing 47 runs for the loss of one wicket.
They lost Devdutt Padikkal (11) early on before Virat Kohli and Shahbaz Ahmed did a decent job.
Kohli scored 19 in the PP overs as Shahbaz got 14.
Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the wicket of Padikkal, who was struggling on a slow pitch.
Duo Kohli and Maxwell the only RCB players to impress RCB captain Kohli racked up 33 runs from 29 balls, hitting four fours at a strike rate of 113.79.
Kohli looked in decent touch before getting a top edge and losing his wicket at a crucial juncture.
Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell got an impressive fifty for RCB.
He got the impressive boundaries and stuck on.
Information SRH bowlers shine with the ball The SRH bowlers bowled well in a collective manner. All the five bowlers got wickets with Jason Holder and Rashid Khan impressing the most. Warner couldn't have asked for more as his bowlers stood up and delivered.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia has sent a
congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev, Azernews reports.
The letter reads:
"His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of
On behalf of the Republic of Indonesia and my own behalf, I am
extending to you my warm greetings and sincere congratulations on
your re-election as the President of the Republic of
Your appointment to this esteemed responsibility exemplifies the
profound respect and unwavering confidence bestowed upon you by the
people of the Republic of Azerbaijan. I have full confidence in
your prominent career and vast experience which shall undoubtedly
guide the country towards greater prosperity.
Availing myself of this fine opportunity, I am confident that
under your continued leadership, we will be able to witness an
expansion of bilateral ties and cooperation between our esteems
nations which has been thrived for more than three decades. I am
delighted to note that we have an excellent opportunity to enhance
our cooperative efforts across various sectors and broaden them to
cover areas of shared endeavor for the benefit of our people.
Wishing Your Excellency and the people of the Republic of
Azerbaijan robust health, happiness, and prosperity, please accept
the assurances of my highest consideration.
President of the Republic of Indonesia"
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Polish Construction Falls Sharply In Early 2024
Annual production growth in civil engineering construction fell dramatically (-10.5% YoY), reflecting the final phase of infrastructure projects financed by disbursements from the 2014-20 EU financial perspective. Launching new projects, financed by the new EU budget and NIP, is time-consuming.
The annual pace of building construction also declined significantly (-7.3% YoY). In December, the "2% Safe Credit" programme came to an end. A new programme is unlikely to be launched before the second half of 2024, and its details are still being worked out. Data for the end of 2023 show that, after a period of rapid growth in mortgage credit demand, there was a sharp slowdown. Given the cap on the price of housing qualifying for public subsidies, the completed programme saw most impact in smaller towns. It is probably difficult for developers to assess locations of the most favorable places to start new investments. Although the number of projects has increased, construction already underway has been completed so quickly that the number of apartments under construction has been falling recently.
Today's data bodes poorly for a recovery in investment this year, especially in the first half. Consumption is likely to be the main driver of economic growth in 2024.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) U.S. President Joe Biden issued a memorandum on the allocation of an additional $400 million in security assistance to Ukraine.
“By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority under section 506(a)(1) of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up to $400 million in defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Ukraine and to make the determinations required under such section to direct such a drawdown,” reads the Memorandum on Delegation of Authority released on the website of the White House.
At the same time, the details of the new package have not yet been revealed.
The previous tranche of U.S. assistance was announced on November 10. It provided, in particular, for the delivery of missiles for HAWK systems, four Avenger air defense systems and Stinger missiles for them, the ammunition for HIMARS systems to Ukraine.
The day before, a bipartisan group of US senators called on the Biden administration to provide Ukraine with MQ-1C Gray Eagle combat drones.
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Kyiv transforms Zaporozhye into new Mariupol
(MENAFN) The city of Zaporozhye is reinforced by Kyiv, with foreign fighters bolstering Ukrainian forces, according to the region’s senior Russian official.
“Zaporozhye is being transformed into something like Mariupol. There are a large number of foreigners there, in the thousands,” Evgeny Balitsky, acting governor of the Zaporozhye region, told Russian television on Wednesday.
He claims that this information comes from residents of the Ukrainian-controlled provincial capital who communicate with family and acquaintances on the Russian side of the battlefield. People can see military preparations and hear people speaking in Polish, German and English on the streets, he said.
Russia annexed the region this month after residents of the eastern half voted in a referendum to secede from Ukraine and join Russia. The northwestern Ukrainian city of Zaporozhye remained under the authority of Kyiv. The Ukrainian government denounced the poll as a “sham” and promised to recover all the territory it claims.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. Holger
Wiefel has been appointed Head of the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Tajikistan, and he will be
based in Dushanbe from July 1, 2023, trend reports.
Wiefel expressed his intention to use his professional
and regional experience to achieve important goals in Tajikistan in
connection with his appointment.
He pointed out that among the priorities will be the
introduction of green technologies, digitalization, expansion of
access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises, support
for women entrepreneurs, strengthening resilience to climate change
and modernization of key infrastructure.
Wiefel noted that he is looking forward to this
Holger Wiefel is a German citizen and joined the EBRD
in 2013, bringing with him rich professional experience from
various regions, including the Caucasus, China and Eastern
He previously worked as a coordinator of the EBRD's
lending programs for small and medium-sized enterprises in a vast
region from Ukraine to Central Asia. He has been involved in the
management of the group on financing and development of small and
medium-sized businesses in Central Asia and Mongolia in recent
Holger Wiefel is a graduate economist with a Master's
degree in Business Administration from the Mannheim Business School
(Germany) and Shanghai Tongji University (China).
The EBRD has invested 892 million euros in the economy
of Tajikistan within the framework of 158 projects.
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(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA))
São Paulo – The Saudi Ports Authority, also known as Mawani , has announced a new shipping line, with the Jubail Commercial Port connecting it with six international ports, Arab News reported on Monday (23).
The new shipping service line, India Gulf Service 1, has been added by Hapag-Lloyd, a German international shipping firm. It will connect the Saudi port to Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates, Karachi in Pakistan, Mundra in India, Sohar in Oman, Shuaiba in Kuwait, and Um Qasr in Iraq.
The new service will be launched weekly starting from February 12 through voyages that include three ships with a total capacity of 2,400 twenty-foot equivalent units each.
This is in line with Mawani's goal to boost the country's ranking on the Maritime Navigation Network Connectivity Index. Saudi Arabia currently stands at 71.33 on the index.
The latest route is expected to position Jubail Port as a competitive hub and uncover a host of value-added opportunities for importers and exporters aligned with the objectives of Saudi Arabia's National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
Jubail Port operates as a gateway for local industries to export their products to global markets, thus bolstering Saudi foreign trade and economic growth.
Translated by Guilherme Miranda
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