(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) A joint operation conducted by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) successfully rescued 2-year-old Satwik Mujagan in an 18-hour rescue operation from a tubewell in Lachyana village of Indi taluk, Vijayapur district. The child, who fell into the well on Wednesday evening, was saved by the combined efforts of the SDRF and NDRF teams amidst prayers from thousands of onlookers.
In what seemed like a race against time, the little boy's survival hung in the balance as he battled hunger and thirst trapped in the depths of the tubewell.
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As soon as Satwik was rescued, a team of medical professionals provided immediate first aid before rushing him to Indi Taluk Hospital for further treatment. The collective prayers and unwavering dedication of rescuers paid off as the child emerged from the ordeal alive, his cries echoing relief for all those who had anxiously awaited news of his fate.
The incident sparked a swift response from local authorities after townspeople and bystanders reported the accident. Without a moment's delay, officials sprang into action, commencing a relentless operation until the child was safely recovered.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) A Filipino domestic worker escaped from her employer's home after she was allegedly abused and assaulted by her female employer.
The maid sought help from the Philippine Embassy and she was taken to a hospital for medical treatment – to get a medical report of her injuries, the Arab Times reported.
A photo run in the online paper showed the maid in a black hijab and what appeared to be injuries or cuts to her face.
The domestic worker told police that she and her employer got into an argument which caused the employer to start beating her.
A case was filed with police, who said the employer would be summoned for interrogation.
On Thursday, Philippine Labor secretary Silvestre Bello said the ban on Filipino workers being deployed to Kuwait may be partly lifted once the agreement between the Philippine and Kuwaiti governments is signed, GMA News reported.
'If there will be a lifting, it will only be for a moment – a lifting of the ban with respect to skilled workers,' Bello said.
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Published: Sat 6 Aug 2022, 9:04 PM
Southpaw Rishabh Pant top scored for India as they posted 191-5 against the West Indies in the fourth T20 International in Lauderhill, USA, on Saturday.
The wicketkeeper-batsman made 44 from 31 deliveries with six boundaries. Opener and captain Rohit Sharma smashed 33 from just 16 balls with three sixes and two boundaries, while his opening partner Suryakumar Yadav too was aggressive in a 14-ball 24 that had two sixes and a boundary.
Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 30 from 23 deliveries with two boundaries and a six, while Axar Patel clubbed an eight-ball unbeaten 20 with two sixes and a four.
Deepak Hooda made 21 from 19 balls with two fours.
West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran won the toss and elected to field. The start of the match was delayed by 45 minutes due to bad weather but no overs were lost.
India made three changes, bringing in Ravi Bishnoi, Axar Patel and Sanju Samson for R Ashwin, Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer, while West Indies remained unchanged.
India: 191-5 (Rishabh Pant 44, Rohit Sharma 33, Suryakumar Yadav 24, Sanju Samson 30 not out, Deepak Hooda 21, Axar Patel 20 not out, Alzarri Joseph 2-29, Obed McCoy 2-66) vs West Indies
Toss: West Indies
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine's Air Force launched 5 strikes on the areas of concentration of Russian troops, while missile units destroyed 2 enemy anti-aircraft missile systems and 1 radar station in the past 24 hours.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in its evening update published on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
"Aircraft of the Defense Forces launched 15 strikes on enemy manpower clusters and 2 strikes on anti-aircraft missile systems. Our defenders destroyed 4 enemy reconnaissance UAVs,” the report says.
Units of the missile forces and artillery hit 4 enemy command posts, 1 personnel cluster, 3 ammunition depots, 1 weapons and military equipment cluster, 2 anti-aircraft missile systems and 1 radar station. Read also: ukraine thwart s russian assault attempts in three areas
The General Staff also reported that the enemy launched 28 airstrikes and about 20 MLRS attacks on the positions of Ukrainian troops and populated areas in the past day.
In addition to destroyed infrastructure, civilians have suffered.
The threat of further missile attacks and air strikes across the entire territory of Ukraine remains very high.
As reported, from February 24, 2022 to June 7, 2023, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 212,030 Russian invaders, including 880 occupiers over the past day alone.
Photo: General Staff
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) The Hague, May 23, 2022, SPA -- Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah Al-Mujib, has met with the President of Eurojust, Ladislav Hamran, at the headquarters of the European Union Agency in The Hague.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed several issues of common interest, including ways of strengthening and developing relations in all fields, exchanging information, in addition to encouraging mutual understanding between the Public Prosecution and the Agency.
Al-Mujib stressed the judicial integration to face challenges in combating serious and cross-border crimes that have become a concern for countries and international organizations, highlighting the Kingdom's effective partnerships in activating the principles of international cooperation and achieving prompt criminal justice, praising the pivotal role played by Eurojust in curbing these crimes and strengthening justice strategies to facilitate tracking their perpetrators and tracking their evidence by coordinating of national authorities' efforts.
The Attorney General said that the agency's desire to expand the framework of collective action in combating these criminal patterns converges with international trends, especially for systems that adopt the same goals, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has effective partnerships in activating the principles of international cooperation in achieving effective criminal justice, especially in the context of combating crimes.
“We are working in the Kingdom to strengthen these partnerships by putting in place special measures within the Saudi Public Prosecution, which enjoys unlimited support from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, may God preserve them,” he said.
He expressed appreciation to the agency for its remarkable effort in establishing prompt justice, strengthening international cooperation, and combating cross-border crimes, asking God Almighty to crown these efforts with success and distinction.
For his part, President of Eurojust, Ladislav Hamran praised Saudi Arabia's active role represented by the Public Prosecution in eliminating transnational organized crimes, adding that the interaction between the agency and the prosecution is developing significantly.
The Attorney General also met with the EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Ilkka Salmi and discussed with him various issues related to the fight against international terrorism.
The Attorney General stressed the seriousness of terrorism cases, especially cross-border ones, and that the Kingdom is among the leading countries that contributed to eliminating terrorism by drying up its sources, prosecuting criminals, and taking regular strict measures against them, as well as raising the efficiency of public awareness against terrorist ideologies and terrorist organizations.
The EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator hailed the pivotal role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the strict government efforts in eliminating terrorism and tracking terrorist crimes.
18:28 LOCAL TIME 15:28 GMT
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Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh has reported 837 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths in the last 24 hours, said the State Health Department.
The total number of coronavirus cases in the state has now reached 16,934. Out of the total number of cases 9,096 cases are active.
The number of deaths due to the disease rises to 206, the State Health Department informed.
In the last 24 hours; 38,898 samples have been tested in the State and 789 of them were detected COVID-19 positive. Apart from them; 46 from other states and two from other countries have also been detected COVID-19 positive. With this, total positive cases in the last 24 hours increased to 837.
In the past 24 hours, 258 persons have been discharged and the total number of discharged persons stands at 7632.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) It will be up to each ally to decide whether to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, but the country has the right to self-defense, including striking legitimate Russian military targets outside Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Brussels, Ukrinform reports.
Stoltenberg believes that the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny and the first Russian gains on the battlefield in months should help focus the attention of NATO and its allies on the urgent need to support Ukraine.
The NATO chief said the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from the city of Avdiivka after months of intense fighting demonstrates the need for more military aid "to ensure that Russia doesn't make further gains." Read also:
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"I strongly believe that the best way to honor the memory of Alexei Navalny is to ensure that President Putin doesn't win on the battlefield, but that Ukraine prevails," Stoltenberg said.
Ukraine's allies have been focused on a $61 billion U.S. military aid package, Stoltenberg said, but while that remains stalled in the House of Representatives, other countries, including Sweden, Canada, and Japan, have stepped up their aid.
"Of course, we are focused on the United States, but we also see how other allies are really stepping up and delivering significant support to Ukraine," Stoltenberg said.
When asked when Ukraine will be able to deploy F-16 fighter jets, Stoltenberg said it was not possible to say. He reiterated that Ukraine's allies all want them to be there as early as possible but said the effect of the F-16s will be stronger if pilots are well-trained and maintenance crews and other support personnel are well-prepared.
"So, I think we have to listen to the military experts exactly when we will be ready to or when allies will be ready to start sending and delivering the F-16s," he said. "The sooner the better."
According to Stoltenberg, it will be up to each ally to decide whether to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, and allies have different policies. But at the same time, the war in Ukraine is a war of aggression, he said, and Ukraine has the right to self-defense, including striking legitimate Russian military targets outside Ukraine.
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a resident of south azerbaijan, being on the iranian-armenian
border, filmed the moment that armenians are deliberately polluting
the aras river by dumping sewage into it, azernews reports.
“as a result of this, fish are dying in the aras river, the sown
areas of azerbaijanis are being destroyed,” said resident of south
according to the author of the footage, residents have
repeatedly appealed to government agencies, but no action has been
recall that iranian media recognized the metsamor nuclear power
plant as the cause of the pollution of the aras river.
a few days ago an article published in the iranian newspaper
"payame ma" refers to the contamination of the araz river with
radioactive substances and heavy metals.
the article says that in no way can it be denied that the aras
river is polluted with radioactive substances and heavy metals,
which has led to an increase in cancer among the population.
according to the publication, the source of pollution is the
metsamor nuclear power plant of armenia.
also, we recall that aras river, suffering from pollution,
originates in the arpachay region of turkiye, passes through the
border of turkiye, nakhchivan, julfa and armenia, and after
crossing the border of iran enters azerbaijan, then enters the kura
river. this river flows into the caspian sea, having passed a route
of more than 10 thousand kilometers. conflicts arise from sewage
that is discharged at the border points with armenia, and when it
reaches the reservoir of the khudafarin dam, it pollutes the
drinking water supply network and agricultural land of mughan
cities, towns and villages, such as horadiz and kordasht.
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Following Washington's pullout from the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, the German government seized a portion of Iran's foreign exchange assets due to the threat of new US sanctions against Tehran, an Iranian lawmaker said.
"After the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, it seemed wrong to trust Europeans," Mohammad Dehqan said, according to Fars news agency.
However, the move by the Germans to seize Iranian assets proved that they are not trustworthy, he added.
The lawmaker further called on the government not to trust Europe, pursue the issue and return the assets as soon as possible.
On January 20, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) sued a subsidiary of German stock-exchange operator Deutsche Borse for holding $4.9 billion of Iranian assets.
According to the Deutsche Borse at the time, the CBI had filed a complaint against Clearstream at a court in Luxembourg where the post-trade services provider is based.
Deutsche Borse said Iran's central bank wants Clearstream and Italian bank Banca UBAE SpA to return its assets plus interest in addition to damages worth the same amount.
The assets sought reportedly include about $1.9 billion which Clearstream has turned over to the US to "compensate" around 1,000 Americans claiming damage from Iran over a 1983 bombing in Beirut and another attack in 1996 in Saudi Arabia.
The CBI further sought around $2 billion in customer assets which are held at Clearstream and are subject to similar appropriation in the US and Luxembourg.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 25
By Leman Zeynalova - Trend:
Azerbaijan has substantial buffers to mitigate COVID-19 impact on economy, the Black Sea Trade and Development (BSTDB), BSTDB President Dmitry Pankin told Trend .
"Azerbaijan is facing an additional challenge in the form of the fall in the oil prices. Given the share of the oil and gas sector in the economy, falling oil prices naturally impact Azerbaijan negatively, as the external trade balance and consolidated fiscal balances are hurt. However, foreign exchange reserves accumulated over the previous years to the tune of 100 percent of GDP must help to ease pressures from these factors. For example, in case oil prices remain low and/or pandemic lasts longer, Azerbaijan might face consolidated budget deficit both due to the oil price and to weak economic activity. At the same time, unlike most countries of the region, Azerbaijan can finance these deficits with the accumulated reserves, rather than resort to debt instruments. So, Azerbaijan has substantial buffers that it can use in case of need. Still, we believe that rather than to exhaust the reserves, Azerbaijan will likely adjust its economic policy and adapt necessary measures, so that the reserves are saved for the long period ahead, which is the purpose of the Oil Fund," he said.
Pankin went on to add that most countries are doing what needs to be done .
"Given that lives of people are at stake and public health priorities determining economic policies, there are too many uncertainties to be able to say what to do and when to do it. From the economic perspective, it is necessary to provide support and devise mechanisms so that enterprises remain afloat and are able to start operations as soon as restrictions are lifted. Azerbaijan has done a lot in that direction. Measures have been taken to support people in need with cash payments, tax reliefs incentivized companies not to fire employees, etc.," he said.
To sum up, first, policies should be in place to protect public health and, second, emergency measures should be implemented to help people, enterprises, and all economic agents to overcome the pandemic and to restart their activities, noted the BSTDB President.
The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB), an international financial institution with headquarters in Thessaloniki, Greece, was established by Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
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Greater Minnesota communities are stronger from LGA boost
By Randy Wilson, mayor of Glencoe and president of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha Metro & Lusail Tram have announced certain updates for tomorrow, August 12, 2022, to its Red Line and Lusail Tram service.
In a Twitter update , the metro stated that alternative bus services will replace its services on the Red Line only; whereas, Metrolink and metroexpress will continue operations as normal.
The replacement bus services will be used to facilitate the changes between stations as follows:
- Al Wakra and Lusail QNB every 5 minutes.
- HIA and Ras Abu Aboud every 15 minutes.
No replacement service will be served between Katara and Ras bu Fontas metro stations.
Doha Metro pointed out that the replacement bus services will operate from Al Wakra Bus Station platform 2.
It added that the M126 Metrolink will operate to and from the Free Zone (Entrance 2) every 20 minutes .
However, other routes will operate as normal as well as metroexpress services.
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Similarly, Lusail Tram services also will be replaced with alternative services, and tram users are advised to use the metrolink and metroexpress.
Doha Metro clarified that the alternative services may be used to travel to and from Lusail Marina and Fox Hills (South) as follows:
- M147 Metrolink route to and from Qatar University Metro Station (Entrance 1).
- Metroexpress to and from Legtaifiya Metro Station.
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Health Commission to pursue their mission and goals. This includes monitoring and oversight of
both the Health Commission and Department(s) annual work plans to raise the health status of
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 16
By Leman Zeynalova - Trend:
The Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) may transport the natural gas produced at the Shafag-Asiman offshore block of fields, BP Regional President for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey Gary Jones said during a press conference in Baku Feb. 16.
Next year, exploration drilling at the block will start, and if gas reserves are discovered as a result of the drilling, the gas may be sent along the SGC, Jones said.
Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR and BP signed a contract on the Shafag-Asiman block of fields for a period of 30 years in October 2010. The exploration period is four years with a possibility of extension for three more years.
The Southern Gas Corridor, worth $41.5 billion, is considered as one of the priority energy projects for the EU, which strives for diversification of gas sources. The project envisages the transportation of gas from the Caspian region to the European countries through Georgia and Turkey.
At an initial stage, the gas to be produced in the Stage 2 of development of Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz field is considered as the main source for the Southern Gas Corridor projects. Other sources can also connect to this project at a later stage.
As part of the Shah Deniz Stage 2, the gas will be exported to Turkey and European markets by expanding the South Caucasus Pipeline and the construction of Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) and Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP).
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Strathcona Buys Oil Driller Serafina For $2.3 Billion
Strathcona Resources is buying Saskatchewan-based oil exploration company Serafina Energy
for $2.3 billion. Both companies are privately owned.
Strathcona is expected to pay $1.9 billion upfront for Serafin Energy, as well as deferred
payments of $100 million in September, October, November, and December.
The acquisition is scheduled to close on August 29 of this year.
Serafina produces 40,000 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day in Saskatchewan. Strathcona
produces 110,000 to 115,000 boe each day from its operations in Alberta, British Columbia and
Strathcona has been on a buying spree this year. In March, the Calgary-based oil and gas
company purchased the Tucker thermal-oil site that was previously owned by Cenovus Energy
(CVE) and Caltex Resources.
Strathcona has said that its strategy is to purchase assets that add production capacity
The purchase of Serafina is the latest deal in Canada's oil patch this year and comes after
Whitecap Resources (WCP) paid $1.9 billion to buy the Montney and Duvernay oil and gas
assets from Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Imperial Oil (IMO) in June.
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By Ayya Lmahamad
The volume of investments in Azerbaijan's non-oil and gas sector
increased by 18.5 percent in January-June 2022, Azernews reports,
citing the State Statistics Committee.
Meanwhile, investments in the oil and gas sector decreased by
20.7 percent in the first half of the year.
Some AZN6.2 billion ($3.7bn) were directed to fixed capital
which is 0.7 percent more than in the corresponding period of
Of this, AZN3.7 billion ($2.2bn) or 60 percent was spent on
production areas, AZN2.1 billion ($1.2bn) or 33.8 percent on
service areas, and AZN387.1 million ($227.7m) or 6.2 percent on the
construction of residential buildings.
Furthermore, AZN4.6 billion ($2.7bn) or 74.5 percent of fixed
assets were internal funds.
Some AZN4.5 billion ($2.6bn) or 72.5 percent of the funds
directed to the fixed capital was spent on construction and
In the total value of fixed capital investments, funds of
enterprises and organizations accounted for 53.2 percent, budget
funds for 31.2 percent, personal funds for 7.6 percent, bank
credits for 3 percent, and other funds for 5 percent.
Investments in the country's oil and gas sector increased by 5.6
percent in 2021 while investments in the non-oil and gas sector in
the country decreased by 9.6 percent.
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(MENAFN- Dubai PR Network) Weekend Max Mara FW 22 - HABITO by Patricia Urquiola
Habito is the name of the new Weekend Max Mara Signature Collection co-created together with world-renowned architect and designer Patricia Urquiola for Fall Winter 2022-23. It also marks the 10th collection of the Weekend Max Mara Signature project.
In a fusion of languages and visions, Urquiola's talent as a multi-faceted architect and designer pervades the collection through savvy and refined combinations. Silhouettes are roomy, wide and loose and, in true Weekend Max Mara style, the collection balances personality and comfort for refined travellers and their fast-paced lives.
“'Habito', in Spanish, refers to 'habits' and 'to inhabit' in the first person. My work is everyday research about how we can inhabit a space or a living experience at different dimensions. Why not also garments? They are pieces of our houses that we bring with us in our path. The collection's narrative is about hybrid pieces that welcome you as a home. An emotional habitat,” says Patricia Urquiola, adding how Habito is a personal and intimate project for her.
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OTTAWA - The Canadian province of British Columbia is facing more heavy rains as it tries to recover from massive floods and mudslides, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth told reporters on Tuesday.
Farnworth said crews were working to shore up dikes and dams, adding some roads would be closed protectively.
Flooding earlier this month in Canada's westernmost province triggered landslides that killed four people, cut off rail access to Vancouver, Canada's largest port, and caused billions of dollars of damage.
'In some areas ... this could be the most intense storm yet,' Farnworth said. 'The cumulative effect of this succession of storms will be - and continues to be - a major challenge.'
Officials said parts of the province could expect up to 4.7 inches (12 cm) of rain in less than 36 hours starting later on Wednesday.
The province on Monday extended a state of emergency through Dec. 14. That limits vehicles deemed 'non-essential' by the government to 7.9 gallons (30 litres) of fuel.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Hyderabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and state ministers Mahmood Ali and P. Sabita Indra Reddy paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 151st birth anniversary on Monday.
She offered floral tributes at Bapu Ghat at Langer Houz here, where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed in the Musi river.
The governor along with Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari, Director General of Police Anjani Kumar and other officials paid their respects at the Samadhi and later showered petals on the statue of the Father of the Nation.
Paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the governor posted on X that our nation will always be indebted to Bapuji.
Home minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali along with education minister P. Sabitha Indra Reddy, MP and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) general secretary K. Keshav Rao separately paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat.
Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary.
In a statement, he remembered the invaluable services and sacrifices rendered by Gandhi to attain Independence for India from British colonial rule and for nation building.
The Chief Minister said that Gandhi's teachings, inspiration, achievements and action plans witha slogan of'Satyameva Jayate' are very much embodied in the achievement ofTelangana statehood and the fast pace development of the Telangana state in the self rule.
The CM said that rural Telangana reflected the aspirations of Gandhi's 'Gram Swarajya' bystrengthening irrigation, agriculture and rural economy by reviving traditional occupations and brought smiles on senior citizen faces by extending Aasara pensions.
KCR saidthe befitting tributeto Gandhiis to adopt the Father of Nation's principles and activities as a way of life and move forward with self restraint and observance.
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Automotive Wire Harness Market Set to Exhibit Tremendous Gro…
(MENAFN– P&S Intelligence) A large number of wire harnesses are integrated into electric vehicles (EVs) because they have more electrical and electronic components than internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered vehicles. EVs require these wires for electricity transmission and transmission of the high volumes of data that is generated by them. Thus, the increasing adoption of EVs, especially battery electric vehicles (BEVs), in the U.S., China, Germany, and Japan will fuel the adoption of wire harnesses in the automotive industry in the coming years.
Moreover, the rising installation of advanced features in ICE-powered automobiles, especially passenger cars, will drive the automotive wire harness market at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period (2020–2030). The market was valued at $42.8 billion in 2019, and it is expected to reach $59.3 billion by 2030. The burgeoning demand for connectivity features, autonomous driving systems, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), which consist of radar sensors, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors, and speed sensors, will propel the demand for wire harnessing in vehicles.
According to P&S Intelligence, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region dominates the automotive wire harness market due to the large-scale production of vehicles in China, India, South Korea, and Japan. Moreover, the wide adoption of plug-in EVs (PEVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) in China and Japan will fuel the requirement for automotive wire harnesses in the coming years. The Latin America, Middle East, and African (LAMEA) market will witness the fastest growth in the foreseeable future due to the escalating production of automobiles in Mexico and other regional countries.
Thus, the increasing installation of advanced electronic systems and connectivity features in ICE-based vehicles and burgeoning sales of EVs will boost the integration of wire harnesses in automobiles in the coming years.
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Ress Life Investments
Holbergsgade 14, 2 tv
DK-1057 Copenhagen K
CVR nr. 33593163
To: Nasdaq Copenhagen
Date: 14 January 2022
Corporate Announcement 2/2022
Ress Life Investments A/S publishes Net Asset Value (NAV).
Ress Life Investments A/S publishes the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share as of 31 December 2021.
NAV per share in USD: 2211.33
NAV per share in EUR: 1952.43
The performance during December was 0.02% in USD. The 2021 net performance is 5.30% in USD.
Assets under management (AUM) was 309.6 million US dollars.
Questions related to this announcement can be made to the company's AIF-manager, Resscapital AB.
Tel + 46 8 545 282 27
Note: The terms for subscription of shares, minimum subscription amount and redemption of shares are provided in the Articles of Association, Information Brochure and in the Key Investment Information Document (KIID) available on the Company's website,
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Ukrainian Armed Forces struck a strategic air defense site of Russian invaders on the western coast of temporarily occupied Crimea in the early morning hours of October 30.
The Strategic Communications Department of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (StratCom) said this in a post on the Telegram messaging app, Ukrinform reports.
"On the night of October 30, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a strategic air defense site on the western coast of temporarily occupied Crimea," the post reads. Read also:
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Earlier, the Telegram channel Astra reported that in temporarily occupied Crimea, near the village of Olenivka, at around 03:00, an attack was made on a site of the anti-aircraft missile regiment of Russia's Ministry of Defense. Seventeen invaders were wounded and five cars were damaged, one of them beyond repair.
It was also reported that explosions rang out in temporarily occupied Sevastopol. According to the occupation administration, the Russian Black Sea Fleet repelled a drone attack.
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(MENAFN) In a surprising move, Bulgaria has decided to halt all imports of Russian oil from March 1, breaking away from its exemption under a European Union ban, as reported by Novinite on Friday. The Balkan nation's decision to completely sever ties with Russian crude comes after reducing imports by 50 percent in January and an additional 25 percent in February. Initially granted an exemption until the end of 2024, Bulgaria chose to prematurely waive this privilege in mid-December, expressing concerns that the exemption could be exploited to circumvent Western sanctions against Russia.
Bulgaria, previously one of the few European Union countries permitted to continue purchasing Russian oil, justified its decision by citing potential risks associated with the exemption. Notably, Russian oil had accounted for a significant 90 percent of Bulgaria's total consumption. The impact of this abrupt halt will be felt most acutely by Bulgaria's sole refinery, Neftohim, which is owned by Lukoil, the Russian energy giant. Lukoil not only serves as the main supplier of gasoline to Bulgaria but also owns an extensive network of gas stations in the country.
Analysts have cautioned that the ban on Russian oil purchases will pose challenges for Bulgaria's energy sector, particularly in terms of crude supply for its vital refinery. Furthermore, concerns linger regarding the nation's ability to secure alternative sources of crude once the European Union exemption expires. Experts highlight potential obstacles, including insufficient port infrastructure and congestion in the Bosphorus Strait, which may complicate Bulgaria's efforts to diversify its energy sources and navigate the shifting geopolitical landscape in the European energy sector.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC (“Dimensional Canada ULC”), the manager of the Dimensional Funds, today announced that it intends to refile the Interim Management Reports of Fund Performance for the period ending June 30, 2023 for the Dimensional Funds. The purpose of the refiling is to correct the 2022 historical performance information included in the bar charts for the funds under the heading“Past Performance – Year-by-Year Returns”. Due to an inadvertent production error, the 2022 historical performance information currently included in these bar charts is incorrect. This information will be corrected in the re-filed Interim Management Reports of Fund Performance for the period ending June 30, 2023, which will be available under the SEDAR+ profiles for each of the Dimensional Funds at
Additional information regarding the Dimensional Funds can be found in the Simplified Prospectus and the Fund Facts for the Dimensional Funds, available on our website at and on SEDAR+ at Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees, and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the Simplified Prospectus and the Fund Facts before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their value changes frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.
Taylor Smith, Dimensional
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The company has seen rapid expansion of its team and client base since its inception.
Quick Lending is pleased to inform the public that its professional team of hard money lenders is expanding.
Quick Lending is a client-focused boutique hard money private lender that caters to the financial needs of its customers. The company prides itself on the ability to make quick and seamlessly executed decisions for borrowers, while developing strong relationships with its preferred vendors. At its core, Quick Lending supports borrowers in funding fix and flip, ground up construction, commercial, and transactional deals.
Recently, Quick Lending has seen an increase in the number of clients interested in finding loans to support their projects. As such, the company has been actively seeking and collaborating with additional hard money lenders as its growth surges.
“While the pandemic impacted many industries in a negative way, for us the opposite has occurred,” says Chuck Frierson, founder of Quick Lending.“Now, more than ever, our construction, commercial, and other clients are looking for ways to finance various projects by way of loans. To meet this ever-growing demand, we've been adding to our list of hard money lenders to ensure we can support as many clients as possible.”
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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 26 (ANI): 1,376 more COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths due to the infection have been reported from Odisha in the past 24 hours, said the State Health Department.
With 1,376 new cases, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the state has reached 25,389 including 9,287 active cases. While 15,928 recoveries have been reported in the state so far, the death toll stands at 140, it added.
India reported a spike of 48,661 coronavirus cases and 705 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.
The total COVID-19 positive cases stand at 13,85,522, including 4,67,882 active cases, 8,85,577 cured/discharged/migrated, and 32,063 deaths, it added. (ANI)


Qatar- CISM officials heap praise on Doha for a perfect show
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) International Military Sports Council (CISM) officials have praised Qatar Emiri Naval Forces for a perfect organisational at the 47th World Military Sailing Championship.
Bram Weller Chairman of the Technical committee of the championship and Colonel Waltervan of the CISM, have said the hosts have shown outstanding abilities in organizing the championship which is rarely witnessed in other championships.
"Technical Committee headed by Colonel Hassan Abdulah Muhsen abided by all CISM rules and regulations which were applied in similar championships so we didn't witness any objections from the participating countries so far," said Weller.
"The boats Qatar provided for the championship were manufactured according to the Olympic standards showing that Qatar wanted to host a successful championship," he added.
Weller pointed out that the referees are doing great and the observers are on the spot to pick up any infringements.
"Onshore and offshore referees are continuously communicating to ensure all participants are abiding by the law. In case any participant commits any fault red flag will be raised and the defaulting boat has to circle full 360 degree in order to be able to continue the race," Weller said.
Meanwhile, Waltervan praised the logistic services provided by the organizing committee for all the participants.
"There are more than 100 male and female participants representing 17 countries which is very good comparing to previous championships. These countries are representing Asia, Africa, Europe and South and North America.
"I am was happy with the female participation in the championship as it is one of the most important goals that CISM supports," Waltervan said.
Seven countries are taking part in women section of the Doha championship, while 17 countries are taking part in the men's section. Today is the last day of the championship and three races will be held today. The closing ceremony will take place on Saturday.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) CMIA's Incubation Council partnering with Wadhwani Foundation to host Wadhwani Advantage Program to help SMEs grow
New Delhi, May 1 (KNN) To accelerate the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Marathwada Accelerator for Growth and Incubation Council (MAGIC) is partnering with Wadhwani Foundation for hosting Wadhwani Advantage Program.
Wadhwani Advantage Program is one of its kind initiatives taken to enable the growth of SMEs.
The objective of the program is to accelerate growth of small businesses with annual revenue of USD 1-50 Million (Rs 5Cr- 350 Cr+) and employees in the range 30 to 1000.
The twelve month long engagement with the SMEs is aimed to chart out a hyper-growth path of 2X to 10X revenue growth for small businesses.
The program has a stringent 30-day selection process followed by 1-12 months of deep engagement. It also offers up to three years of hand-holding support enabled through their Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled platform.
This is for the first time such unique Initiative in Marathwada Region being initiated by Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA's) MAGIC and Wadhwani Foundation for the benefit of SMEs who play major role in creating growth and employment opportunities in the Marathwada Region.
The program offers high-quality advisory, strategic and operational service pro bono and at a subsidized fee by mentor-advisor consultants or partners.
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Significant oil producer requests new shipment routes
(MENAFN) President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declared on Thursday that Kazakhstan needed to diversify its oil supply sources after Russia stopped transit via its portion of a key pipeline, quoting technical issues.
Tokayev gave the go-ahead for the government to investigate the feasibility of building a pipeline over the Caspian Sea to transport Kazakh oil to Europe without going via Russia.
A Russian court issued a 30-day halt of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal's operations in the Black Sea on Wednesday due to concerns about oil leaks.
The CPC is an international oil transportation project that involves Kazakhstan, Russia, and a group of top oil firms. The pipeline network primarily imports petroleum from Russia and the vast oil resources of western Kazakhstan. Approximately 80 percent of Kazakhstan's oil exports travel through pipeline to the terminal at the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk before being transported by sea to Europe and the United States. Over a million barrels of oil may be transported via the pipeline each day, representing 2.3 percent of the world's seaborne crude commerce.
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House OKs payday loan regulations
ST. PAUL – The average Minnesotan could be limited to receiving four payday loans a year.
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Raisi delivers message to Xi, stats Iran eager to grow relations with China
(MENAFN) In a message sent to the Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Saturday, Iranian leader Ebrahim Raisi has reassured Tehran's willingness to nurture full cooperation with Beijing.
In a prolonged message, leader Raisi wished his Chinese equivalent a happy National Day which sets on the first of October.
Raisi highlighted that "Iran and China, as two countries opposed to unilateralism, have many grounds for comprehensive development of relations, and there is no doubt that the serious will of both sides to implement a comprehensive strategic partnership draws a clear perspective to realize the common interests of the two countries."
In orientation to international obstacles, leader Raisi underlined: “The current world is facing challenges that, in order to overcome them, it is necessary to increase the cooperation of independent countries and find global solutions.”
Ayatollah Raisi went on to comment that “undoubtedly, the serious will of the two sides to implement a comprehensive strategic partnership draws a clear perspective for strengthening ties and realizing the goals and common interests of the two countries, so I would like to express the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen all-round cooperation with the People's Republic of China as much as possible in the form of bilateral mechanisms and in the framework of multilateral arrangements and institutions.”
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(MENAFN) The use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for exchanges is banned in Ethiopia, the country’s central bank said on Monday, threatening that violators will face severe consequences.
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has said it will take “legal action” against anyone who spends digital currencies on transactions in the country.
A statement from the NBE mentioned that “the birr is the only legal tender in Ethiopia and all financial transactions must be conducted through it”.
According to the central bank, reports have emerged that people are widely using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in Ethiopia.
the statement added that “a huge amount of financial transactions take place through these virtual currencies.”
He went further that “transactions via virtual currencies have also aided the transfer of illegally earned money, increasing money laundering.”
The NBE pointed out that there is still no officially known cryptocurrency trading in Ethiopia.
“We will take legal action against anyone involved in cryptocurrency transactions,” the bank warned.
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OPEC basket price up to USD 74.17 bp
(MENAFN – Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) VIENNA, Sept 17 (KUNA) – The price of the OPEC basket rose 39 cents to 74.17 per barrel (bp) on Thursday from $ 73.78 per barrel standby, said the organization. Friday.
The annual average of the OPEC basket in 2020 was $ 41.47 per barrel, he said in his bulletin.
Last week, OPEC Plus decided to continue increasing oil production, as it was agreed to continue increasing supplies by around 400,000 barrels per day next October.
The OPEC basket consists of Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran Heavy (Islamic Republic of Iran), Basra Light ( Iraq), Kuwait Export (Kuwait), Es Sider (Libya), Bonny Light (Nigeria), Arab Light (Saudi Arabia), Murban (UAE) and Merey (Venezuela). (to finish)
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) MADRID, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Ambassador to Spain Khalifa Al-Kharafi said Wednesday that the foreign policy of his country always aims to build bridges of understanding, and promote peace and stability in its region and beyond.
'The humanitarian dimension and support to international peace efforts are among the basic features of Kuwait's balanced foreign policy,' he told KUNA on the fringes of an annual reception hosted by King Felipe VI for the diplomatic corps in Spain.
Dealing with the crisis in Ukraine, Ambassador Al-Kharafi said the State of Kuwait has repeatedly called for a peaceful solution based on commitment to the international law and the UN Charter, and respect for the sovereignty of states.
'The State of Kuwait dispatched relief aid for the Ukrainian people to alleviate their suffering from the conflict,' he pointed out.
On the relations with Spain, he said they kept strengthening in all areas and Kuwait Embassy in Madrid always works to deepen the mutually beneficial cooperation.
King Felipe VI delivered a speech to the reception where he highlighted Spain's support to Ukraine and the need of all allies standing united in the face of 'the Russian aggression.'
From the very beginning of the crisis, Spain showed support to Ukraine on the bilateral and multilateral levels through provision of military and humanitarian assistance in a bid to counter 'the indiscriminate Russian attacks on the civilian infrastructure in Ukraine,' he noted.
The response of Spain, the European Union and the international community was crucial in repelling 'the Russian onslaught,' King Felipe VI said, reiterating condemnation of the flagrant aggression on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Recalling the NATO Madrid Summit, held on June 29-30, 2022, he said it culminated in the adoption of the Alliance's new 'Strategic Concept' for collective defense in the coming decade.
The Concept singles out the Russian Federation as 'the most significant and direct threat to Allies' security,' he said, adding that the Allies agreed to continue support to Kyiv in the long run whatever it takes to counter 'the Russian aggression.'
The reception, hosted at the Royal Palace in Madrid, gathered, besides the ambassadors to Spain, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Foreign Minister Josأ© Manuel Albares Bueno as well as several other dignitaries. (end)
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Oman Oasis, the nation's leading water brand produced and distributed by Oasis Water Company continues to appeal to its customers by introducing Win Big, a raffle draw promotion where customers can win over 1,999 fabulous prizes, including Apple iPhones, Apple iPads and the grand prize of a Mitsubishi Outlander.
The promotion will be on till November 26. During the promotional period, all customers who purchase an Oman Oasis 1.5l, 500ml or 330ml bottle will have a chance to enter the Win Big draws. All they need to do is peel the label to find a unique code and register the unique code on the website .
There will be a total of 11 draws out of which three draws have already been held in September at Oasis Water Company, Azaiba, where a total of 546 prizes were given out. Some more draws were held in October and November.
Another draw will be held on November 27. Eligible customers who have not won any prizes in earlier draws will automatically be entered into subsequent draws during the promotion period.
NSS Subramanian, group general manager of Oasis Water Company, said, 'We are very excited to roll out the Win Big raffle draw promotion.Oman Oasis is committed to adding value to our customers, so it is a delight to reward our consumers through the Win Big promotion for their loyalty.'
He added, 'Hopefully, this will also encourage people to drink more water, leading to better health.'
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(MENAFN) In a recent interview with CNN, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson expressed optimism about the continuation of the long-standing peaceful cooperation between the United States and Russia in space exploration. Nelson's comments come in response to recent claims from Washington regarding Moscow's alleged deployment of nuclear weapons in orbit, sparking concerns about potential disruptions in the collaborative efforts between the two nations in space.
Speaking ahead of the anticipated landing of a United States lunar probe on the Moon's south pole, Nelson emphasized the extensive history of peaceful space exploration between the United States and Russia. He highlighted the collaborative efforts dating back to 1975 with the Apollo-Soyuz mission and the joint construction and operation of the International Space Station (ISS) since then. Nelson stressed the importance of maintaining this cooperative spirit despite the emergence of other non-peaceful issues that threaten to overshadow their shared achievements in space exploration.
Recent speculations fueled by United States intelligence agencies have raised concerns about Russia's alleged deployment of anti-satellite weapons, potentially even of the nuclear variety, into orbit. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin, and the Russian Defense Ministry have vehemently denied these accusations, citing existing treaties that explicitly prohibit the weaponization of space.
Nelson, a former United States senator who also flew on the Space Shuttle in 1986, underscored the significance of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which expressly forbids the deployment of nuclear weapons in space. As tensions persist and uncertainties loom, NASA remains committed to fostering peaceful collaboration in space, emphasizing the need to prioritize international partnerships over potential geopolitical challenges that may arise. The administrator's words echo the sentiment that maintaining the collaborative legacy built over decades is crucial for the future of space exploration, fostering unity among the 15 international partners involved in the ISS and beyond.
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Sao Paulo: Football legend Pele gave Brazil a virtual pre-match pep talk Thursday as the national team prepared to make their World Cup debut, telling them: 'Bring this trophy home.'
As the five-time champions prepared to take the pitch for their opening match against Serbia, the 82-year-old icon posted a series of photos of his past World Cup glories on Instagram, telling Neymar and his teammates: 'Today we start writing a new story.' Read Also
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'We will be more than 200 million hearts beating as one, vibrating with each achievement of our 'Selecao,'' wrote Pele, the only player in history to win three World Cups.
'We must respect and play each match with the focus of a final. It is important to play beautifully, yes, but it is also essential to leave everything on the pitch,' he wrote.
'I send these pictures to inspire you guys... I am sending all positive energies to you. I'm sure we'll have a happy ending. God bless you. Bring this trophy home.'
Considered by many the greatest footballer of all time, Pele has had a series of health problems in recent years, but remains active on social media.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated Ship Lift and Transfer System at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works on Tuesday.
Addressing the event, he said Pakistan has been progressing in adoption of modern technologies in different fields.
The Prime Minister said technological advancement was not pursued in the past and we failed to exploit our real potential in every field.
He said Pakistan has gradually been heading towards prosperity as the government has steered the economy to the right direction with effective and durable policies.
The Prime Minister said these policies are leading to increasing remittances. He said steps are also being taken to curb money- laundering.
He said the government has been making efforts to build the country on the principles of Riyasat-e-Madina, which teach us to stand our own foot. He said reliance on foreign support damaged the country.


(MENAFN) China's space agency, the China National Space Administration (CNSA), has revealed its ambitious plans for its upcoming lunar expedition, named Chang'e-6, with intentions to launch the mission in the coming year. This marks China's second endeavor to procure physical samples from Earth's natural satellite, the Moon. The announcement was made through social media channels on Friday, with the CNSA affirming that the project is progressing according to schedule, and the launch is slated for 2024.
The focal point of the Chang'e-6 mission will be the South Pole-Aitken Basin, situated on the far side of the Moon. This strategically chosen landing site is anticipated to yield a diverse array of lunar samples, originating from distinct regions and varying geological epochs. This pursuit aligns with the broader objective of advancing humanity's comprehension of our celestial neighbor.
Furthermore, the CNSA disclosed that the spacecraft, bearing the name of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang'e, will carry a payload featuring a suite of advanced sensors. Notably, these cutting-edge technologies have been developed collaboratively by France, Italy, Pakistan, and the European Union's space agency, ESA. This international collaboration underscores the global interest and scientific curiosity surrounding lunar exploration, further solidifying the Moon as a focal point for collaborative research ventures.
China's renewed commitment to lunar exploration and sample retrieval represents a significant stride forward in its space ambitions. With a well-defined mission scope and a distinguished consortium of international partners, the Chang'e-6 mission embodies China's dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and pushing the boundaries of space exploration. As the mission progresses, it promises to unravel new insights about the Moon's geological history and evolution, contributing to a broader understanding of our celestial surroundings.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 31. The EU and FAO
(Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN) are eyeing a joint
program to help Azerbaijan's agricultural sector, in particular,
the local farmers, Victor Bojkov, Head of Cooperation of the
Representative Office of the EU in Azerbaijan told trend .
'We have an annual supporting program for Azerbaijan which reaches
up to 15 million euros,' he explained. 'Every year we allocate this
sum of money, which we decide to spend in different areas, for
example healthcare or education, investment opportunities, so this
program comes from that particular amount of money.'
Now the EU, as Bojkov said, is looking to allocate a certain
portion of the mentioned sum of money, and jointly with FAO
implement a new program in Azerbaijan's agricultural sector.
'I am talking, at the top of my head, the half of 15 million
euros,' he said, without revealing any further details.
Bojkov noted that the aim is to help the farmers promote domestic
Meanwhile, FAO is focused on implementing projects to improve
product quality and protect the environment in Azerbaijan, as FAO
Subregional Coordinator for Central Asia Viorel Gutu said during a
regional seminar on the activities of FAO offices in Türkiye and
Azerbaijan earlier in January.
FAO targets supporting food and waste management projects in
Azerbaijan. The parties implemented over 60 joint projects in
agriculture, in particular, improved the agricultural environment,
as well as food security in the country's regions.
Azerbaijan is also paying special attention to developing
agriculture in its liberated lands.
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Over a thousand of tehsil municipal administrations (TMAs) employees in the merged districts are without pay for past eight months due to non-release of funds by the provincial finance department.
Sources told TNN that the Local Council Board (LCB) has thrice requested the finance department thrice; however, the funds have not yet to be released. The delay in release of funds has also put the operations of TMAs in question.
Local government department officials said that the employees of only Khar and Sadda TMAs of merged districts were regularly getting their salaries; however, rest of 23 TMAs situation was troubling as around 1000 staff has stopped working. Some of these TMAs are not paying salaries for past four to five months while majority were not getting their salaries for past eight months.
LG department official said that last year a grant of Rs 280 million was approved for the LG department; however, only Rs 20 million was released. During the current fiscal, even a penny has not been released. The official said that a meager sum is allotted to the TMAs for current expenditures including payment of rent; however, salaries cannot be paid with this.Rs 2.5 bailout package is required for TMAs
On the other hand, financial troubles are limited to merged districts as about 90 TMAs of the settled districts are also facing a financial crunch. These TMAs have not paid November salary to their employees thus far.
To be able to pay salaries to TMAs employees, LCB has asked the provincial government to give it Rs 2.5 billion. Source said that currently 90 out of 131 TMA s are facing financial crunch. Sources said that LG department has forwarded a summary to the finance department, seeking Rs 2.5 billion to meet financial needs of 131 TMAs of the province.Govt and employees tussle over TMAs assets
KP government had set up sanitation companies in seven major cities of the province including Peshawar, Bannu, Kohat, Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad and Dera Ismail Khan.
On the other hand, these companies and TMAs have come to face to face over distribution of assets and KP LG Officers Association has also announced to employ all means to protect TMAs assets from sanitation companies.
In a meeting of the KP LG Officers Association chaired by the provincial chairman Nisar Khan, the employees vowed to protect the assets of TMAs at any cost. The meeting decided to hold general body meetings at divisional level all over the province.
The meeting also condemned the shenanigans of sanitation companies and their maltreatment of employees.
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AMMAN —His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Monday attended a ceremony held by the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces- Arab Army, at the Princess Basma Mechanized Battalion/3 (Umm Al Nashama) to mark his 56th birthday anniversary. Arriving for the ceremony, the King was welcomed by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Maj. Gen. Mahmoud Freihat and the commanders of the battalion and the Eastern Military Zone.
The Supreme Commander toured an exhibition of weapons and equipment used by the battalion, which was chosen in 2010 to take part in a NATO program on operational concepts and upgrading the training and qualification level to ensure the weapons meet NATO and international operational efficiency standards.
The exhibition included a wide range of weaponry, including launchers, rockets, snipers, night vision and navigation equipment, laser marking equipment, a radio station and a chemical weapons protection station. Some of the weapons and equipment were manufactured at the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau.
A number of officers gave briefings about the equipment used in the battalion and a number of military units.
The Supreme Commander also inspected the tactical operations centre, which is equipped with various communications and tactical devices and equipment, and made a visual communication with the units open to the eastern military region.
His Majesty was assured on the conditions and needs of the border guard, who wished him a happy birthday, and then watched a tactical loading and rapid response exercise during the ceremony, which was attended by a number of princes, directors of security services and senior General Command officers.
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Inter, AC Milan declines signing Ronaldo due to very high salary
(MENAFN) Inter and AC Milan have individually been offered Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo, but both have directly declined the proposal due to the reason that the Portuguese who is 37 years old has very high wages.
This in line with today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, who mentioned in a report that together the Nerazzurri and the Rossoneri have declined the offers by Ronaldo’s manager Jorge Mendes, as they would not be close capable of affording his net €24 million per season salary.
Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United before the transfer season shuts, and it's been said that joining a Champions League team is his top goal.
His agency reached out to Inter and Milan since they could both provide the current United forward with access to Europe's best competitors in this regard.
However, both of the city rivals informed Mendes right away that there was no chance of a move for Ronaldo since his salary would be too high for them to afford, in part because the Growth Decree would not apply because he had departed Italy after leaving Juventus last summer.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) TUNIS — Muslim clerics in Tunisia on Thursday voiced opposition to President Beji Caid Essebsi's plan to introduce legislation granting equal inheritance rights to women, contrary to Islamic precepts.
Essebsi has announced the formation of a commission to examine "individual liberties" and "equality in all domains", including inheritance rights.
As laid down in the Koran, the Muslim holy book, daughters in the Islamic world inherit half the shares of sons.
Touching another raw nerve in Tunisian political and religious debate, the secular leader called for the government to scrap a 1973 circular that prevents Muslim women from marrying non-Muslims.
"Inheritance in Islam is clearly explained in the Koran... it can neither be modified nor interpreted," a former religious affairs minister, Noureddine Khadmi, told a news conference.
A former Tunisian mufti, or highest religious leader, Hamda Said, criticised what he termed proposals that would put an end to "a 1,400-year consensus".
"It's like saying God has been unjust with women, something that is completely false as there are many cases of women inheriting more than men," said Fatma Chakout, a female lecturer at the Islamic University of Ez-Zitouna.
Sheikh Abdullah el-Oussif, a doctor in Islamic sciences, said the president's proposals posed a "danger" because they risked dividing society in post-revolutionary Tunisia at a time when the country needed unity.
Tunisia, which adopted a 1956 Personal Status Code extending several rights to women and abolishing polygamy, is seen as a pioneer on women's emancipation in the Arab world, although tensions often surface between conservatives and reformists.
The 2011 revolution in Tunisia toppled the regime of autocratic president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and sparked uprisings across the Arab world.
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ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 23, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Alliance Group CEO Lee Duncan celebrated 20 years of service at the company on September 23rd. Duncan was brought into the industry in 2002 by his mentor, former Alliance Group President and Chairman Jerry Stratton. Over the years, he worked his way from an administrative position and case manager all the way to his current position as President, CEO, and 100% owner of Alliance Group.
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In his time at Alliance Group, the life insurance marketing organization has flourished, establishing themselves as a leading IMO for independent life insurance agents and agencies. Championing modern Living Benefits policy features as its calling card, the company has grown from $8 million of annual production in 2002 to over $55 million in 2021, representing an increase of nearly 700% in Duncan's 20-year tenure.
“It's been an especially crazy year, and I didn't even realize this milestone was approaching,” Duncan said.“It's humbling to be able to lead this wonderful organization. Alliance Group is etched in my DNA – it's a part of who I am. It's been a wonderful 20 years being able to witness our growth and the families whose lives we've been able to touch. It's been the ride of a lifetime, and I can't wait to see what we do in the next 20 years.”
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Western Sahara: UNSC Highlights Morocco s Achievements in Human Rights
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) The United Nations Security Council adoptedon Fridayits annual resolution on the renewal of the United Nations Mission for the Organization of a Referendum in Western Sahara known as MINURSO.
In the resolution which received the yes of 10 members two against and three abstentions the UN Security Council highlighted Morocco’s achievements in human rights notably through the National Human Rights Council (French acronym CNDH) and its branches in Laayoune and Dakhla as well as the interaction of the Kingdom with the special procedures of the UN Human Rights Council. In its Resolution No. 2285 adopted by the majority of UN Security Council members extending the MINURSO mandate for one year until30 April 2017 the Security Council hails the latest measures and initiatives taken by Morocco and the role of the branches of the National Human Rights Council in Laayoune and Dakhla. The fifteen members of the UN Security Council also highlights 'Morocco’s interaction with the special procedures of the United Nations Human Rights Council” stressing the need to “register” the populations in Tindouf camps southwest Algeria. The UN executive body also called for making “efforts in this regard.” The UNSC recalls its endorsement of the recommendation in the report of 14 April 2008 that realism and a spirit of compromise by the parties are essential to achieve progress in negotiations. The Council also calls upon the parties to continue to show political will and work in an atmosphere propitious for dialogue in order to enter into a more intensive and substantive phase of negotiations.
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One percent raises for all county leaders
Across the board, Douglas County’s department leaders will receive 1 percent raises in 2014.
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Lebanon receives reply from Syria on refugees, Law 10
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BEIRUT, June 4 (KUNA) -- Lebanon's Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil on Monday received a written reply from Syrian counterpart Walid Al-Muallem on Law 10, issued by Damascus to reorganize, reconstruct and develop Syrian areas destroyed by the war.
Some have attempted to distort housing Law 10, and exploit it for purposes that offend its major goal, namely guaranteeing "rights of all Syrians, both at home and abroad," Syrian ambassador to Lebanon Ali Ali said in a press statement after he handed the message over to Bassil.
The Syrian Constitution guarantees the right to property for all Syrians, he added. Law 10 does not threaten property, but offers a deadline to prove it, he added.
On the issue of refugees, Ali said that Al-Muallem's message offered assurances to the Lebanese foreign minister and answered all his inquiries. It also reaffirmed Syrian authorities' desire to have their citizens back to their arras.
On May 26, Bassil sent an inquiry message to Al-Muallem voicing concern about the potential "negative repercussions" of Law 10 Syria issued in April. (end) wsm.sam.msa
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(MENAFN) A transgender drag queen who depicts himself as “Portland's premiere Anne Frank impersonator” has been detained in Virginia for killing his father by stabbing him. In a 2018 novel, Michael Horwitz elaborate on how his family were not happy by his lifestyle.
Horwitz, whom police called as both Michael and ‘Norah’, was detained on Saturday and charged with second-degree murder, the Virginia Beach Police Department stated in a declaration.
Officers had replied to an urge of support, and found Horwitz’s father, Dr. Abbey Horwitz, on the ground from many stab injuries. He was declared dead hours afterwards.
Before his gender transition, Horwitz performed in Portland, Oregon, as a drag queen with the nickname ‘Menorah Horwitz’. Something of a domestic celebrity, Horwitz wrote a sequence of ‘Pride Month’ articles for the Portland Mercury six years ago, and issued an autobiographical graphic novel five years ago named ‘The Diary of Menorah Horwitz’.
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(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Media outlets have reported that the head of UNESCO's cultural department has expressed readiness to reconstruct the historical sites of Ghulgulah and Zuhak in Bamyan province, Central Afghanistan, in the coming year.
National radio and television under the control of the Taliban regime, in a report published on Sunday, March 31, have announced the meeting between Brandon Cassar, the responsible for the cultural department of UNESCO in Afghanistan, and Safiullah Ra'id, the head of information and culture of the Bamiyan.
However, during the first period of Taliban rule from 1996 to 2001, the group destroyed the giant statues of Bamyan, which faced widespread condemnation and demonstrated their lack of respect for the historical sites of the country.
According to the report, Brandon Cassar stated in this meeting that UNESCO intends to reconstruct the historical cities of Gholghola and Zuhak in Bamiyan province.
The press office of the Information and Culture Directorate in Bamyan province also confirmed the accuracy of Safiullah Ra'id's meeting with the head of the cultural department of UNESCO and added that it strives to complete unfinished cultural projects, restore ancient sites, and develop cultural heritage.
UNESCO has not commented on this matter yet, and the Taliban official has not made the details of the reconstruction plan for these two historical sites public.
Gholghola is an ancient city in Bamyan, which according to the report of the Eco Cultural Institute, was built in the 6th century AD. This city is located in the Saeedabad area, facing the Buddha statues, and is built on a hill with an elevation of 100 to 140 meters.
The historical city of Zuhak is also located at 350 feet, overlooking the Tagaw Valley in Bamyan.
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New York: Wall Street stocks slipped Wednesday ahead of inflation data expected to influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decisions.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index for January, which will be released Thursday, comes on the heels of other pricing data that has topped expectations, dimming investor expectations for imminent Fed interest rate cuts.
"We've seen a very strong rally, obviously, and we're seeing a pause today," said Angelo Kourkafas of Edward Jones, who cited the PCE report as a source of caution.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.1 percent to 38,949.02.
The broad-based S&P 500 dropped 0.2 percent to 5,069.76, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index declined 0.6 percent to 15,947.74.
Data released Wednesday showed gross domestic product growth in the United States was revised to an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the final three months of 2023, from an initial estimate of 3.3 percent released last month.
The shift reflected a downward revision to private inventory investment offset by higher consumer spending.
Among individual companies, Beyond Meat soared more than 30 percent after announcing cost cuts and changes to its product offerings to improve financial performance.
Briefing welcomed the shift, but warned that "it may be coming too late" following the arrival of other competitors.
Dow member UnitedHealth Group fell nearly three percent following a Wall Street Journal report of a US antitrust investigation into the health giant, an insurer that has other holdings in the vast US health industry.
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(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a delegation of Russian officials on Sunday, including the country’s Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov and Mikhail Bogdanov, a special envoy of President Vladimir Putin. The meeting, which was also attended by the vice president of the Central Bank of Russia and the federation’s ambassador in Cairo, focused on increasing economic relations between the two countries.
A joint Egyptian-Russian committee convened in Cairo to outline co-operation in the fields of commerce, industry, research and the arts. This marks the 14th year the committee has met to bolster relations between Moscow and Cairo. The meeting also addressed the latest on Russia’s investments in Egypt, which President El Sisi hopes to boost, as well as trading of wheat and grains “in light of the continuing crisis in this regard”.
Among the Russian-funded projects discussed at the meeting was the Dabaa nuclear power plant, which Moscow is building on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. The establishment of a Russian industrial complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone was also discussed, with Cairo hoping to co-manufacture goods with Russian producers operating in the canal zone.
Egypt and Russia celebrated 80 years of bilateral relations on March 9. Mr El Sisi and Mr Putin spoke on the phone to mark the occasion. Along with Ukraine, Russia is Egypt’s biggest supplier of wheat, grain and tourists, with Egypt importing 4.9 million tonnes of Russian grain in 2022, according to data published by the Russian Embassy in Cairo
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(MENAFN) The Head of Iran's National Petrochemical Company (NPC), Morteza Shah-Mirzaei, has highlighted the interest of several Russian companies in investing in Iran's downstream petrochemical industries. Shah-Mirzaei announced that attractive investment packages have been prepared to encourage Russian participation in this sector.
Speaking at the RosPlast Exhibition in Moscow, he emphasized the NPC's focus on collaboration with Russian counterparts in areas such as technical and engineering services, technology transfer, and the export of catalysts essential for Russia's petrochemical industry.
According to Shah-Mirzaei, after conducting thorough evaluations, Russia now has the potential to export surplus petrochemical products, including styrene and polypropylene, to the Iranian market. In return, Iran aims to import technical and engineering services, particularly in the field of technology and catalysts, from Russia. This mutually beneficial arrangement would foster closer ties between the two countries and facilitate the exchange of expertise and resources in the petrochemical sector.
The long-term strategy of Iran's oil, gas, and petrochemical industry is to strengthen cooperation and partnership with neighboring and friendly nations. Shah-Mirzaei emphasized the advantages of investing in Iran, including the country's abundant oil and gas reserves, its proximity to open waters, and easy access to major export markets like India, China, East Asian countries, and African nations. Additionally, Iran boasts a specialized workforce, localized technology, and the capability to produce the necessary goods and equipment required by the industry. These factors, coupled with competitive pricing, make Iran an appealing destination for foreign investments in the petrochemical sector.
By fostering collaboration with Russia, Iran aims to leverage its strengths and enhance its downstream petrochemical capabilities. The exchange of technical expertise, engineering services, and technology transfer would contribute to the growth and development of Iran's petrochemical industry while providing Russian companies with access to a vibrant and promising market. Strengthening bilateral ties in this crucial sector aligns with Iran's broader diplomatic efforts to enhance partnerships with neighboring and friendly nations, fostering economic growth and advancing mutual interests in the oil and gas industry.
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