(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 29 . The construction
of a secondary school No. 1 for 960 pupils in Azerbaijan's Shusha
city has begun, the Ministry of Science and Education told trend on November 29.
According to the ministry, the construction work in the city is
expected to be completed by the start of the next academic
The ministry noted that design and estimate documentation for
the Shusha Real School is also being developed. The school will be
restored at the expense of the budget for the reconstruction and
restoration of liberated territories.
The construction of the Fuzuli Vocational Lyceum is planned to
start next year, and the design estimates are being developed.
Besides, it's planned to complete the construction of a secondary
school for 960 pupils in the next academic year in Fuzuli city, and
work is underway to lay the foundation, the ministry said.
Along with the above, according to the ministry, the
construction of a secondary school for 144 pupils in the Sugovushan
settlement has been completed and preparatory work is underway for
the opening. The construction of secondary schools for 960 pupils
in Kalbajar and Zangilan is scheduled to begin next year.
Currently, the design estimates are being developed.
The ministry also said that the construction of secondary school
No. 2 in Lachin city and a secondary school in Zabukh village of
Lachin district has begun.
The Action Plan of the First State Program of the 'Great Return'
to the liberated territories of Azerbaijan was approved by the
decree of President Ilham Aliyev, signed on November 16, 2022.
According to the action plan, the Ministry of Science and
Education was instructed to prepare proposals for the construction
and restoration of educational institutions in settlements in
accordance with the territorial planning documents for
The action plan noted that it's planned to construct and restore
seven preschool and general education institutions in the Shusha
district, 29 in the Aghdam district, 23 in the Fuzuli district, 21
in the Zangilan district, 30 in the Kalbajar district, 21 in the
Lachin district, 16 in the Gubadli district, 25 in the Jabrayil
district, 20 in the Khojavand district, and five in the Tartar
district (including Sugovushan and Talish settlements).
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the country can be taken forward only by converting Amrit Kaal into Kartavyakal. He has said that the best era of India is coming. The Prime Minister said that BJP workers should dedicate themselves for the development of the country. In New Delhi yesterday, senior party leader Devendra Fadnavis said the Prime Minister’s address at the concluding session of the BJP executive meeting was inspirational as well as a guide.
Fadnavis said that the Prime Minister urged the party workers to spend every moment of their lives in India’s development story. The Prime Minister also advised party workers to link certain programs, especially border villages, with development plans.
A social and economic resolution was also presented yesterday on the second day of the National Executive meeting. The proposal includes several issues including the works of inclusive development and effective works of corona management in the direction of India becoming the fifth largest economy in the world.


(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
The UN human rights office has been approached by State authorities from varicountries for information on 10 Sri Lankans accused of committing human rights abuses.
While noting the Government's rejection of resolutions 46/1 and 51/1, United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif noted that an accountability project was established by her Office to collect, consolidate, analyze, and preserve relevant information and evidence and provide support to relevant judicial and other proceedings, including those in Member States, with competent jurisdiction.
She told the UN Human Rights Council today that the project is receiving a steady increase in requests from competent State authorities, including in relation to 10 named individuals to date.
“The project has made significant progress in developing a repository of information and evidence and based on identified gaps and priorities for further investigations. It is also actively engaging with civil society, including victims' representatives,” she told the Council as it commenced its 54th Session in Geneva today.
The Deputy High Commissioner said that accountability is central to secure Sri Lanka's present and future.
“While it remains the obligation of the Sri Lankan authorities to acknowledge past violations and undertake credible accountability measures, this Council and Member States can play an important and complementary role in advancing accountability,” she added.
The Deputy High Commissioner said that her office remains committed to supporting the Government and people of Sri Lanka in advancing reconciliation, and accountability as well as the full enjoyment of human rights.
She also noted that the economic hardship, tensions around economic and structural reform policies and the delay of local elections continue to give rise to protests. Land acquisition in the north and east for expansion of military installations, Buddhist heritage conservation at Hindu or Muslim sites, and forestry protection has also escalated tensions.
“Our Office continues to receive cases of misuse of tear gas and water cannons during demonstrations, affecting protestors and media personnel. Initiatives by victims to memorialise their loved ones have also been obstructed,” she said.
The Deputy High Commissioner said that the measures restricting the right to protest will only generate more tension in the country as they prevent people from expressing their grievances and engaging in critical debate. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 30 Sep 2023, 3:26 PM
Pakistan Cricket Team landed in India two days ago after visa concerns, ahead of their warm up match against New Zealand.
The team stopped in Dubai first, before heading to Hyderabad, where they were welcomed with thunderous cheers.
Mohammad Rizwan, in a video uploaded by the Pakistan Cricket Board, today said that Indian and Pakistani people have love for each other, despite other factors. In the 3-minute long video, Rizwan spoke of the warm up match against New Zealand, playing on an Indian pitch, and the welcome the team received - among other things.
He said that whenever Indians approach the cricketers abroad, they do so with lots of love and affection, emphasising that the people of both nations are fond of each other.
Recalling the time he stepped out of the Indian airport in Hyderabad, he said: "We stepped out of the airport and the way people's cheers echoed, believe me, I felt like we had won the World Cup and had come back to Karachi or Lahore airport."
He said he later discussed this heartwarming moment with other players who thought the same, and even said that they "got goosebumps".
Finally, the star batter hoped that Pakistan could some day reciprocate the warmth towards India. He said, "I will always remember this and I hope that if India ever gets a chance to play in Pakistan, then we can reciprocate with more love."
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PCB chief hails love, warmth of Indian fans for Pakistan cricketers
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 17. We will visit
Nairobi, Kenya next week to participate in discussions on climate
action, Minister of Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Mukhtar Babayev
said during a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference,
"For the COP29 presidency, the Munich Security Conference
provides an excellent opportunity to hear diverse ideas and
priorities concerning climate change. Last week, we visited the
UAE, and next week, we will be in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in
additional discussions. Simultaneously, we are currently in the
process of listening to and absorbing various initiatives and ideas
from all countries. All of this will provide an opportunity to make
good decisions in Baku," he said.
The minister noted that COP29 scheduled to be held in Baku in
November 2024 will focus on transparency and inclusivity.
"We would like to invite everyone to participate in this
fantastic event. We believe that valuable conclusions can be drawn
from the discussions. This presents an excellent opportunity to
carry forward the significant consensus established in Dubai to
Baku and eventually to Brazil. The collaboration between these
three countries offers a promising chance to advance the climate
agenda," Babayev added.
The decision to hold COP29 in Azerbaijan was made official on
December 11, 2023, in Dubai.
On January 4, 2024, Mukhtar Babayev, Minister of Ecology and
Natural Resources of Azerbaijan, was appointed as President of
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ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2023 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has been granted the ISO 29993:2017 certification in the field of learning management and institutional training outside formal education by the British Standards Institute (BSI).
This milestone makes ADJD the first organisation in Abu Dhabi to attain such certification for its institutional training operations.
Yousef Saeed Alabri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, emphasised that the ISO certificate in institutional training and qualification is a testament to the successful efforts in human capital development. This accomplishment aligns with the visionary guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Presidential Court and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judiciary, to foster well-trained and scientifically qualified national cadres to enhance the competitive position of the Emirate.
Undersecretary Alabri reiterated the commitment of ADJD to adopt the highest global standards across various sectors. This commitment supports initiatives to enhance performance efficiency and improve the quality of judicial and legal services. Furthermore, it prioritises the development of human resources capacities and skills, which play a vital role in sustainable and continuous development. These efforts align with the strategic goals of the Abu Dhabi Government in achieving global leadership.
During the award ceremony, Ahmed Ebraheem Almarzouqi, Executive Director of the Administrative Support Sector at ADJD, highlighted the significance of human resources development in adapting to challenges and staying abreast of changes. He emphasised that achieving the ISO certification reflects ADJD's commitment to excellence, which underpins the Department's progress in realising its vision and strategic objectives in a forward-looking manner.
The certification in learning and training management is based on establishing frameworks for training processes within institutions, following international standards, practices, and the latest developments. This ensures the benefit of qualification services for both individuals and organisations, enhancing trainees' capacities and positively impacting work performance and productivity.
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(MENAFN) In a dramatic incident on Monday afternoon, a United States Navy reconnaissance aircraft, identified as the P-8A Poseidon, crashed into the Pacific Ocean after a botched landing attempt at a Marine Corps base in Hawaii. According to Marine Corps spokesperson Gunnery Sgt. Orlando Perez, the Poseidon overshot the runway at the Marine installation at Kaneohe Bay during its landing maneuver.
Miraculously, all nine crew members aboard the aircraft managed to make it back to shore safely, as reported by the Honolulu Emergency Medical Services. Local media outlets shared striking photos and footage of the Poseidon floating in shallow waters in Kaneohe Bay, depicting the aftermath of the failed landing attempt.
Details surrounding the incident remain scarce, with military officials yet to provide information on the potential causes of the crash. Additionally, there is no official timeframe for the recovery of the aircraft from the sea. Meteorologist Thomas Vaughan from Honolulu's National Weather Service reported that visibility in the area was approximately 1 mile (1.6 KM), with cloudy and rainy conditions prevailing at the time of the incident.
The mishap adds to a series of recent incidents involving United States military aircraft. The Pentagon has faced challenges, including fatal helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky, leading to a temporary grounding of Army flights earlier this year. Another helicopter wreck, involving an Apache gunship, occurred in Alaska in February, resulting in injuries and material damage but no fatalities. Furthermore, an unspecified United States aircraft crashed into the eastern Mediterranean during a training mission earlier this month.
The crash off the Hawaii coast raises questions about the safety and operational protocols of United States military aircraft and prompts further scrutiny into the circumstances surrounding the recent string of mishaps. As investigations unfold, concerns about the overall state of military aviation and the need for enhanced safety measures are likely to come to the forefront.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) With Alisson sidelined due to injury for nearly two months, Kelleher has stepped up admirably, nearly matching the appearances of Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper this season. Having featured in 23 games, Kelleher has been instrumental in Liverpool's Carabao Cup triumph, their Premier League title challenge, and their advancement to the latter stages of the Europa League.
Speaking ahead of Liverpool's upcoming clash against Sheffield United, Klopp expressed his admiration for Kelleher's performances in goal.
"If you would have asked me before the season, I think I was never shy of praising Caoimh," Klopp remarked. "You can take Ali [Alisson] out for a long spell, it would have been a problem, not because of Caoimh but because he never had to play that many games, so you never know how that will look."
Klopp emphasised the resilience and adaptability shown by Kelleher and other squad members in coping with injuries and seizing opportunities throughout the season. He credited their collective efforts for Liverpool's remarkable achievements so far.
Liverpool anticipates Alisson's return to action in April, providing a boost as they navigate the challenges of the closing stages of the season. With a crucial fixture against Sheffield United on the horizon, Klopp's side aims to reclaim their position at the top of the Premier League table following Arsenal's recent victory over Luton Town.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Mumbai: Budget carrier IndiGo on September 21 announced a codeshare partnership with British Airways.
Under this partnership, British Airways will add its code onto a couple of destinations across IndiGo's network and customers can enjoy improved connectivity between India and the United Kingdom for travel, the airline said in a release.
Codeshare flights will be available for booking from Thursday for travel from October 12, subject to government approval.
"We announce our codeshare agreement with British Airways. This partnership expands the choices available to British Airways customers for journeys to/from London Heathrow, using IndiGo's extensive network in India," Abhijit Dasgupta, senior vice president for network planning and revenue management at IndiGo, said.
Codesharing allows an airline to book its passengers on its partner carriers and provide seamless travel to destinations where it has no presence.
British Airways operates with 56 flights a week to five Indian cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.
IndiGo already has codeshare partnerships with Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Air France-KLM, Australian carrier Qantas and Virgin Atlantic. IndiGo also has an interline pact with Jetstar.
An interline arrangement refers to a pact to issue and accept tickets for flights that are operated by the partner airline.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has dismissed a peace initiative recently proposed by his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore.
That's according to the south china morning post , Ukrinform reports.
“I will try to be polite,” Reznikov said, before starting his response to a question about the Indonesian plan.
“It sounds like [a] Russian plan, not [an] Indonesian plan,” he added, before branding the proposal a“strange plan” that had not been discussed with him. Read also: ukraine's peace plan only way to end war - zelensky's aide
The plan suggests an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, followed by a withdrawal of 15km (9.3 miles) each from their forward positions to form a demilitarised zone. The United Nations should form a monitoring and observance force to be deployed along the zone, and organise an eventual referendum in the disputed areas, the plan says.
Reznikov also said world leaders willing to negotiate in the war had formed a“queue,” but Ukraine needed“the tools for us to finish this war.”
In his closing remarks, the Ukrainian minister floated the idea that China could perhaps convince Russia to end the war as Moscow's“older brother”, alluding to relations between the Soviet Union and the erstwhile Communist bloc.
“We don't need a facilitator right now. Our country is still conducting war,” he said.
the ministry of foreign affairs of ukraine earlier explained why the "peace plan" proposed by Indonesia would not work, and called on the country to join the implementation of the Ukrainian peace formula instead.
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(MENAFN- Raidonnews) Khaleel Ibrahim, CEO and Co-founder of Wisemedics, is reshaping healthcare in Nigeria. This article explores his journey, the challenges overcome, and the impact of Wisemedics on healthcare accessibility.
Early Life and Passion for Medicine:
Khaleel Ibrahim's childhood passion led him to pursue a career in the healthcare profession. His unwavering determination propelled him towards achieving his dream.
Challenges and Family Support:
Establishing Wisemedics posed financial challenges, but Ibrahim's family support, especially from his mother, fueled his commitment.
Founding Wisemedics Medical Ecosystem:
Driven by a vision to transform healthcare, Ibrahim co-founded Wisemedics, revolutionizing medical service accessibility through innovative software.
Comprehensive Medical Services:
Wisemedics offers a vast network of healthcare professionals, allowing personalized and timely care, optimizing the patient experience.
Enhanced Convenience through Technology:
Wisemedics' intuitive software facilitates seamless interactions, empowering individuals to take charge of their healthcare journey, improving overall efficiency.
The platform extends to a convenient pharmacy network, allowing users to order medications from home, enhancing patient-centric care.
Embracing Patient Empowerment:
Wisemedics incorporates educational resources to promote health awareness, fostering a culture of proactive healthcare management.
Driving Positive Change:
Ibrahim's leadership has positively transformed healthcare accessibility, fostering collaboration between doctors, clinics, and patients.
Khaleel Ibrahim's Remarkable Journey:
Ibrahim's dedication is evident through Wisemedics, connecting patients with healthcare services efficiently, and making quality medical care more accessible.
Message to the Youth:
Ibrahim encourages the youth to unleash their potential, embrace their dreams, nurture knowledge, collaborate, and believe in their ability to create positive change in healthcare.
Ibrahim's journey showcases his commitment to revolutionizing healthcare. Wisemedics stands as a platform for accessible, efficient, and patient-centric medical services in Nigeria.
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Ad tech SaaS addresses the needs of data starved digital advertisers in the rapidly evolving world of a privacy first internet
After a successful roll out in Australia, Messiah has begun its U.S expansion.
Messiah is a customer data processor built exclusively for digital advertisers to reclaim their lost advertising data following privacy changes.
Today between 40-60% of data needed by advertisers and their ad platforms is no longer available due to implications stemming from privacy changes, 3rd party cookies being phased out, the use of ad blockers and most recently, Apple's iOS allowing users to opt out of being tracked and targeted.
In the coming year Google will be introducing similar privacy measures to Apple and have publicly stated that at least 65% of their data will no longer be available for advertisers and their ad platforms to use for optimization and attribution.
With the digital advertising industry predicted to reach $650bn this year, there is a massive need for a solution that respects user privacy but still allows advertisers to track and pass advertising data to their ad platforms for their campaigns to perform optimally. This is why Messiah was created.
Head quartered in Australia, Messiah has been live since December 2021 and is beginning to roll out in the U.S market.Messiah currently integrates with the Meta and Google Advertising ecosystems and will soon be turning on Tik Tok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Twitter.
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Timo Werner has re-joined RB Leipzig from Chelsea on a permanent deal. The striker joined the Blues in 2020 after they activated his £45 million ($54m) release clause but he failed to live up to expectations in west London.
Werner managed to score just 23 times in 89 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea, but will hope to rediscover his best form at Red Bull Arena.
Werner, who with 95 goals in 159 games for Leipzig is the club's record scorer, makes the move with a view to earning a place in Hansi Flick's Germany squad for the 2022 World Cup.
RB Leipzig will pay Chelsea a reported transfer fee of €30m (£25m/$31m) including bonuses as the Blues have accepted a loss on their initial investment.
Werner has signed a four-year contract at Leipzig which will keep him with the DFB-Pokal holders until 2026 .
Werner, who will wear No.11 for Leipzig, told the club's website: “I'm very happy to be able to play for RB Leipzig again. I had a great time here between 2016 and 2020, when we performed brilliantly as newcomers in the league.
“It was a dignified departure for me to leave the club as record goal scorer, but that's in the past now and I'm looking ahead, because both I and the club have developed in the past two years.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 2 Mar 2024, 7:33 AM
The day will be fair to partly cloudy, the National Centre of Meteorology has said.
Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust. Low clouds appear Eastward might associated with light rain by morning.
Temperatures will increase slightly today, and could be as high as 27oC in the country. The mercury is set to rise to 25oC in Abu Dhabi and 26oC in Dubai.
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However, temperatures could be as low as 15oC in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai and 9oC in mountainous regions.
Humidity levels will range from 30 to 70 per cent in Abu Dhabi and from 35 to 85 per cent in Dubai.
Conditions at sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and rough at times, becoming moderate to slight in the Oman sea.
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Gold decreases on more vigorous USD
(MENAFN) On Friday, Sep. 17 gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange decreased as the USD advanced for the second consecutive day.
The most active gold contract for delivery of December plunged USD5.3, or 0.3 percent, to settle at USD1,751.4 an ounce.
Gold fell 2.3 percent for the week and settled at the lowest point since Aug. 10.
This month, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index surged to 71 from 70.3 the previous month, offering gold some backing.
Silver for delivery of December declined 45.7 cents, or 2 percent, to settle at USD22.337 an ounce. Platinum for delivery of October surged USD7.3, or 0.79 percent, to settle at USD930.6 an ounce.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Some $500 million has already been collected as part of the United24 charity platform.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in his evening video address , Ukrinform reports.
"Today I had a conversation with the ambassadors of our national charity platform United24. It was, in fact, a summary of the fundraising efforts aimed at reconstruction. Andriy Shevchenko, Elina Svitolina, Katheryn Winnick, Oleksandr Usyk, Michel Hazanavicius, Brad Paisley, Imagine Dragons. I thanked them for uniting the world for our people, for the restoration of Ukrainian infrastructure. Overall, this week, we are reaching the $500 million mark that has already been raised during the operation of United24," Zelensky said.
According to him, the funds have been used to buy thousands of drone systems, sea drones, 200 high-end mobile ICUs, armored ambulances, hundreds of generators for hospitals and other equipment.
In the process of reconstruction are apartment buildings and schools, there are already restored hospitals, and a demining center has been built, Zelensky said.
"All of this has been made possible by millions of donors from all walks of life. Ordinary people and companies from over a hundred countries," he said.
Zelensky thanked everyone who joined the work of United24 and the entire team of the platform.
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
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Lahore: Prime Minister Imran Khan will reach Lahore on a day-long visit today (Wednesday). He is scheduled to chair important meetings during his stay in the city.
According to sources, Prime Minister Imran Khan will also chair a meeting of Punjab cabinet members during his visit to the provincial capital.
The Prime Minister will also hold one-on-one meetings with Chief Minister Usman Buzdar. The Prime Minister will also hear a briefing on the coronavirus vaccination in Punjab State.
The Prime Minister will also be briefed on the number of operations carried out against the qabza mafia so far and the state land retrieved from the qabza mafia.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) is raising awareness on the benefits of exercise, not only on individuals' physical health, but also on their mental health. Exercising helps improve one's mood, increase concentration, reduce stress and depression, improves sleep habits, increase self-confidence and self-reliance, and improve leadership skills.
“There is a strong relation between one's mental state and the exercise performed,' Dr Lamya Salah al-Din al-Shafi, general practitioner at PHCC's Omar Bin Al Khattab Health Centre.
'If you want to feel happy and relaxed, you should practise various physical activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, etc., as physical activity triggers a release of chemicals in the brain like dopamine and serotonin, which make you feel happy and relaxed,” she explained.
Numerous studies have proven that engaging in various physical activities three to five times a week for at least 30 minutes can offer health benefits for the mind, in addition to reducing stress and depression, as physical activity relieves your mind from daily tension and stress, as well as negative thoughts.
Exercise also reduces levels of the body's stress hormones and stimulates 'happy hormones' such as dopamine and serotonin- chemical substances released from the brain when exercising that contribute to controlling the mental state and preventing anxiety, depression, fear, and pain, and gives a sense of pleasure.
Dr al-Shafi noted that exercise and other types of physical activity improve sleep quality by helping to sleep faster and deeper, which improves the mental expectations the following day, in addition to improving the general mood. She advised people not to exercise right before bedtime, as exercise usually activates the body, which makes it harder to sleep.
Performing regular exercise boosts self-confidence, raises self-esteem, and enhances the ability to cope with pressure. It also improves the physical appearance and provides with strength and energy. In fact,“a relation was found between participating in football, baseball, and basketball teams and developing one's leadership skills,” she noted.
Dr al-Shafi advises people who plan to exercise not to think twice, wear suitable clothes, choose different types of exercise to prevent boredom, exercise in groups to motivate each other, and avoid eating high-fat food, as it raises the body's sugar levels and encourages laziness and lethargy.
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(MENAFN- DailyFX) POUND STERLING ANALYSIS & TALKING POINTS
Lackluster usd could be stimulated next week leaving gbp vulnerable. Stacked economic calendar for both UK and U.S.. Rising wedge break looms.
GBP/USD FUNDAMENTAL FORECAST: BEARISH
The british pound heads into a central bank fueled week relatively stout after the USD failed to capitalize on better than expected economic data (PPI and michigan consumer sentiment ) last Friday. This comes after robust labor data (nfp ) and strong ism services PMI data. It seems as if markets are holding off on this data in preparation for the plethora of data points scheduled next week – see economic calendar below. While there is much in the way of UK centric data, the U.S. core inflation read and federal reserve interest rate decision will likely be the focal point for global markets. The Fed has been divided by the aforementioned positive data and contrasting softer inflation without the guidance from Fed officials during this fomc blackout period.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveView Technologies (LVT), a leading provider of cloud-based video surveillance and analytics, announced today that it was granted a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract by the General Services Administration (GSA), allowing government-funded entities to purchase LVT® Units through a standardized and streamlined process.
The contract has officially gone into effect with a maximum 20-year ordering period. The MAS is classified as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, allowing for an indefinite quantity of supplies/services during the fixed term contract.
The has approved the LVT Unit and software for purchase by all military, federal, state, and local government agencies. This will allow for a streamlined purchasing process for all federally funded organizations from emergency response services to universities to military facilities. This will add to LVT's public sector engagements including theArmy, Department of Homeland Security, USDA, Department of the Interior, NYPD, LAPD, and a considerable number of universities and hospitals across the country.
LVT offers rapidly deployable mobile video surveillance units effective anywhere sun and cellular service is available. This allows a first line of defense protection everywhere from parking lots to remote power substations. With automated alerting, a small security team can manage hundreds of LVT Units across the country.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with the Prime Ministers of Italy, Canada, Belgium, George Meloni, Justin Trudeau, Alexander De Croo, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the press service of the President .
The Head of State and foreign leaders walked along the line of soldiers of the honor guard.
Soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's Honor Guard lay a wreath from the President and wreaths from the heads of government of Italy, Canada, Belgium and the European Commission.
To the sound of the bugle, the audience honored the memory of the fallen defenders of Ukraine.
"St. Michael's Square. The wall of memory. Together with our partners, we honored our bravest people who fought for Ukraine and freedom and gave their lives so that Ukraine could live. Eternal glory and gratitude to our heroes," Zelensky said in a statement on Telegra .
As Ukrinform reported, on the second anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo came to Ukraine.
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addresses nation from war-torn Hostomel Airfiel
Together with President Volodymyr Zelensky, they visited the airport in Hostomel, Kyiv region, from where the Russian military launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022.
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US urges Greece debt negotiators to 'set aside rhetoric'
(MENAFN- The Peninsula) US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew urged Friday all sides in Greece debt talks to focus on finding a solution to the crisis that risks pushing the eurozone country into default.
Lew spoke by phone Friday with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to discuss the latest developments, a day after Tsipras laid out his plans to European leaders in Brussels to overhaul the country's international bailout.
Lew "urged all parties to set aside rhetoric and focus on reaching a pragmatic path forward," the Treasury said in a statement.
The US Treasury chief told Tsipras that he looked forward to working with the new Greek government "as it proceeds to articulate a concrete and comprehensive reform agenda in partnership with Europe and international institutions."
He welcomed the fact that Greece and its partners were engaged in technical discussions, the department said.
Greece began tough negotiations with its creditors Friday as hopes rose that a make-or-break meeting with eurozone financial ministers Monday could reach a new debt deal.
The new anti-austerity Greek government is demanding a replacement agreement to its 240-billion-euro ($270-billion) bailout from the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
The bailout is due to expire at the end of February, and failure to reach a replacement agreement could trigger a Greek default and a chaotic exit from the euro.
In his phone call with Tsipras, the department said, Lew noted that Monday's Eurogroup meeting "marks a significant opportunity to achieve concrete progress."
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) Following several failing attempts to illegally smuggle relics outside Egypt, authorities seized an attempt to smuggle three ancient guns go back to Ottoman Empire on Friday, Ministry of Antiquities stated in a press release.
The guns were planned to be illegally exported to Turkey. After examining the guns, they were detected to be rare ancient relics.
Hamdy Hamam, the head of the Antiquities Unit at Cairo International Airport, stated that one of the guns is 56 cm long and consists of two parts: a metal hand and a decorated chamber. The decorations portray plants and flowers.
As for the other two guns, Hamam stated that they are 48 cm long and consists of three parts: a wooden hand topped with metal curving with a metal trigger and decorated chamber.
This comes a few days after authorities prevented another smuggling attempt of 21 rare ancient coins that also date to Ottoman Empire from Safaga port in Red Sea governorate.
The coins were planned to be illegally exported to Saudi Arabia, and some of them belonged to the King Farouk I era.
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(MENAFN) Austrian economist Gunther Fehlinger has asked of Brazil to be alienated into five distinct districts over its partnership with Russia in the BRICS assembly, based on a post on X (previously Twitter) on Friday.
Fehlinger, whose profile depicts him as “Chair of European Committee for NATO Enlargement for Kosovo, Ukraine, Bosnia, Austria, Moldova, Ireland, Georgia,” conducted his requests in a plea to “the people of Brazil,” persisting they could only be free by “dismantling the Socialist Genocidal BRICS Ally of Russia” – and that they had been misguided by Brazilian Leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Brazil should be divided up “into 5 new better free states who can join NATO, OECD, [and] Mercosur,” the economist stated, adding the hashtags “#ExBrazil” as well as “#FehlingerDoctrine.”
The Austrian’s suggested rump districts are to be named “People’s Republic of the Amazonia,” “Nordeste,” “São Paulo,” “Sul,” as well as “Last Seven Brazilian States.” It is not obvious what basis Fehlinger utilized to clarify the lines, or why the seven districts are gathered into one uncreatively-named group under the outdated Brazilian flag.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "The government has instructed Mumbai Airport to reduce scheduled flights and restrict the movement of business jets during peak hours, aiming to alleviate congestion and improve on-time departures, the Economic Times reported. The decision is expected to impact around 40 flights and disrupt the operations of private jets frequently used by top business houses in the country Airport Authority of India (AAI), responsible for air navigation services, has directed the airport to decrease aircraft movement from 46 to 44 during rush hours and from 44 to 42 during non-peak hours directive will lead to the reduction of approximately 40 flights, with IndiGo facing the highest cut of 18 flights and the Air India group, including Vistara, having to cut 17 flights, sources told the paper Curfew for Business Jets Sparks Corporate ProtestsSimultaneously, the curfew on the operation of business jets has been extended from four hours to eight hours. This move has prompted protests from major corporate groups such as Reliance Industries, JSW, and the Mahindra group International Airport Limited (MIAL), the airport operator owned by the Adani group, did not comment, the report added decision to reduce flights and extend the business jet curfew comes after Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expressed concerns about the declining on-time departure performance at the airport air traffic controllers attribute delays primarily to overscheduling by airlines amid a surge in demand for air travel. Government officials emphasised that factors such as infrastructure availability and unscheduled movements, such as government and business aircraft, contribute to delays, the report said on Aviation OperationsRajesh Bali, MD of the Business Aircraft Operator Association, told the paper that additional restrictions on business jets would significantly impede business aviation operations, affecting Mumbai's role as the nation's commercial hub network planners said abrupt flight cancellations would pose challenges in redeploying aircraft, leading to financial losses. They also anticipate significant compensation payouts to affected passengers, as per the report government's decision reflects the broader challenges faced by airports nationwide due to increased air traffic post-Covid. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has mandated that any addition of new flights must consider the passenger-handling capacity at security checkpoints, setting standards for the maximum number of passengers handled per hour by X-ray machines on both domestic and international sides.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
A team from Qatar University College of Law (QU-LAWC) led by Dr. Talal Al Emadi, LAWC Assistant Professor of Oil and Gas Law and Editor-in-Chief of the International Review of Law (IRL), launched a World Trade Organization (WTO) law clinic to study how the blockade could be analysed under the WTO's principles.
The team includes LAWC Associate Professor and Sir, William Blair; Chair in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Dr Francis Botchway; and LAWC Assistant Professor and Centre for Law and Development (CLD) Director, Dr Jon Truby. Twenty-four LAWC senior students are registered in the clinic.
Themed 'A WTO Legal Clinic on Qatar's Blockade, the study is conducted under the umbrella of the TradeLab, a project supported by a 3-year National Priorities Research Program (NPRP) grant, and in collaboration with the Graduate Institute, Geneva and Georgetown University in Qatar.
The team is studying the aspects of the blockade that violate the WTO's principles and the procedures that Qatar should suggest. It also provides the solutions and remedies that are available for Qatar. The results of the study will be revealed by end of 2017 in a form of a free of charge report that will be distributed to the public and submitted to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce in Qatar.
Commenting on the study, Dr Talal Al Emadi, said, 'Qatar has already made an official complaint to the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body against the countries that are leading the blockade.
This study will allow our students to investigate answers for how the blockade in Qatar could be analysed under the WTO's principles.
It also focuses on the trade aspects of the blockade and its consequences within the context of the international trading system overseen by the WTO. All the countries that are directly involved in the dispute are members in the WTO, hence they are bound by the WTO's articles and principles, such as the Most-favoured-nation (MFN).
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Hyderabad, Sept.21 :BJP MLC and Greater Hyderabad City President N Ramachander Rao today urged the TRS government to ensure implementation of MHA guidelines in residential schools and colleges also in the state.
Rao, in a statement , said that the state government should take measures to implement central government guidelines of 50 per cent attendance of teaching staff in the residential schools and colleges to prevent spread of covid-19.
Though Intermediate board and government schools are abiding to the norms, but residential schools and colleges in the state are blatantly violating the norms which may pose danger to the lives of students and as well as teachers, he warned.
Rao said the state government should ensure attendance of only 50 per cent staff in the residential schools and colleges and save the lives. (NSS)


Seoul, October 14 (IANS) Admiral Boo Suk-jong, South Korea’s chief of naval operations, on Thursday pledged to continue with plans to build the country’s first light aircraft carrier by 2033 despite lingering doubts on its feasibility and necessity.
During a parliamentary audit at the military headquarters in Gyeryongdae, 160 km south of Seoul, Boo reaffirmed that the project would continue “whatever the challenge ahead,” reported the Yonhap news agency.
Critics said the military as a whole should instead focus on strengthening its defense capabilities in other areas, including submarine operations.
They also pointed out that the aircraft carrier could be easily exposed to threats from anti-ship weapons and evolving torpedoes.
“No matter what challenge lies ahead, all Navy personnel will work together to make sure the project progresses as planned,” said Boo.
The Navy is looking to build a 30,000-ton aircraft carrier because it wants to strengthen deterrence against North Korea and improve its long-range operational capability in a region surrounded by major maritime powers, such as China and Japan.
Earlier this year, the Navy released a manual stressing that a light aircraft carrier would help the country root out provocations from the North and “end a war at an early stage.”
The Department of Defense, meanwhile, has already allocated a budget of 7.2 billion won ($ 6 million) for next year under the project.
The Navy said the total budget is estimated at around 2,000 billion won, but that it won’t be a huge financial burden given that construction takes more than 10 years.
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Has Contract Renewed
Walt Disney (DIS) chief executive officer (CEO) Bob Chapek's contract has been renewed for
another three years by the company's board of directors.
Chapek's current contract was to expire in February 2023, three years after he succeeded Bob
Iger as the head of the entertainment giant. The company's board said they voted unanimously
to extend Chapek's tenure as CEO through July 2025.
Bob Chapek, 63, has worked for Walt Disney for nearly 30 years and is its seventh CEO. He
was previously the chairman of Disney's parks, experiences, and products division.
Chapek has experienced multiple challenges during his time as Disney's top executive. The
company's stock has fallen nearly 40% this year amid the broader market downturn and
currently trades at $95.92 U.S. per share.
Chapek was also at the center of a dispute between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
over that state's same sex education legislation. The feud led DeSantis to repeal the tax status
of Disney World, which is located near Orlando, Florida.
Chapek assumed the top role at Disney just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic forced
movie theatres and the company's theme parks to close or operate at reduced capacity, hurting
Chapek pivoted during the pandemic to the Disney+ streaming service. Success of shows like
“The Mandalorian” made the platform popular with consumers, and it currently has about 140
Chapek maintains a goal of reaching 260 million Disney+ subscribers by 2024.
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(MENAFN) In a strategic move to strengthen diplomatic ties, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar commenced a four-day visit to the United Kingdom, beginning with a meeting with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Expressing gratitude for the warm reception and gracious hospitality extended by Mr. Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty, Jaishankar highlighted the significance of the visit in actively reshaping the India-United Kingdom relationship for contemporary times.
Arriving in London on Sunday, Jaishankar is slated to engage in bilateral discussions with his British counterpart, James Cleverly, and other dignitaries as part of the diplomatic agenda. The Indian External Affairs Ministry emphasized that this visit holds the potential to inject new vigor into the longstanding and friendly ties between the two nations.
In addition to political deliberations, Jaishankar is scheduled to participate in a special event at Lord’s Cricket Ground, adding a cultural dimension to the visit. Furthermore, he is set to address a Diwali reception organized by the High Commission of India in London on Monday, underscoring the cultural and festive ties that bind the two countries.
The visit comes at a critical juncture, offering an opportunity to not only reaffirm shared values and objectives but also to explore avenues for collaboration in various sectors. As the global geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, India and the United Kingdom seek to recalibrate their relationship to address contemporary challenges and opportunities.
This article delves into the multifaceted aspects of Jaishankar's visit, examining the diplomatic, cultural, and economic dimensions that contribute to the overarching goal of fostering a strengthened and dynamic partnership between India and the United Kingdom. As the foreign minister engages in high-level discussions and cultural events, the outcomes of this visit are anticipated to set the tone for an enhanced and forward-looking collaboration between the two nations.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) France's Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion is off to a great start, receiving nearly 80,000 visitors in the first 10 days of the mega event.
A press statement issued on Thursday said a total of 79,559 people visited France's pavilion from October 1 to 10.
Earlier, Expo 2020 Dubai had announced 411,768 ticketed visits in its first ten days since its inauguration on October 1.
The statement said the fast-queue system at the France pavilion is working at its best, and the waiting time never exceeds 10 minutes -- with respect to the sanitisation measures that are required.
It said visitors can also enjoy a luminous experience on the outdoor terrace at night. The nomadic models Tank designed by Cédric Ragot, La Hutte designed by Matali Crasset, and Lampiok designed by Stéphane Joyeux spread a light that adapts to the time of the day.
5,000 free tickets offered to GDRFA employees to visit Expo 2020
Located in the Mobility District of the World Expo, the France pavilion is intended to be a place of emulation, reflection and inspiration for international visitors. For six months, it will offer a rich visitor experience whose slogan is,“France, Lightspeed Inspiration," which reflects its ambition and programme.
The pavilion takes visitors on an experience highlighting unique and daring French innovations and creations in all the fields that have made the history of humanity a journey of progress: science, research, technology, arts, crafts, and education.
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Education Briefs for March 17
BSU students attend Laporte health fair
BEMIDJI – Three Bemidji State University seniors participated in the Laporte Health Fair on Feb. 21.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
KUWAIT -- Kuwait strongly condemns the tearing and burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by an extremist at The Hague, Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah says in a statement.
BEIRUT -- A number of people block traffic in several roads inside and outside of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, to protest deteriorating economic and living conditions.
NEW DELHI -- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Egypt's President Abdelfattah Al-Sisi as he arrives in New Delhi on a three-day visit as the two countries mark 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties
BRUSSELS -- Edwin Wagensveld, chairman of the Dutch branch of the extremist group Pegida, tears pages out of a copy of the Holy Quran outside the temporary home of parliament at the Hague, according to Dutch media reports.
BRUSSELS -- The European Union says it expects Ukraine, an EU candidate country, to fight corruption in 'particular at high-level through pro-active and effective investigations.'
TOKYO -- Group of Seven (G-7) Foreign Ministers and key partners meeting here confirm their commitment to provide necessary support to Ukraine's energy sector, including further winterization assistance, Japan's Foreign Ministry says.
MOSCOW -- Latvia plans to cut down diplomatic ties with Russia in a show of support for neighboring Estonia, while Riga orders Moscow's ambassador to leave the country within one month.
TOKYO -- Snow hits northern and western Japan, including Tokyo, disrupting traffic, with bad weather expected to continue to the next day, the country's weather agency says. (end) sd
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI ) organised an orientation for the first cohort of students for the PhD programme Sunday.
Dr Abdel Wahab El-Affendi, president of DI described the day as a historical moment in DI's path since the launch of the PhD studies programme which shows the peak of achievement for any postgraduate institution. Dr El-Affendi confirmed that four students have been accepted in the programme; two Qatari students, one resident of Qatar and the fourth one is an international student from Switzerland.
Eman al-Sulaiti, executive director of the Administrative and Financial Division at the institute addressed the gathering and welcomed the new students into DI family pointing out that PhD studies Programme is a pivotal step for DI to achieve its objective in becoming an international centre of excellence, and pushing forward human knowledge in the fields of social sciences, humanities and administration which will eventually contribute to reinforcing DI creative and diversified academic community. She concluded by wishing the students a successful academic journey and urged them to adopt an attitude of full and active integration and participation.
Dr Mohamed al-Nawawi, director of the Board of Doctoral Studies DI explained that the selection process is based on principles of competitiveness in relation to academic merits, and that it is designed as per best practices in the field.
He added that the programme aims at training generations of Qatari and Arab researchers and empowering them to engage in the development of their communities, each from his/her specialisation. The PhD programme, he explained, is one of the deepest specialised academic fields of its kind in the region.
He announced that the new registration and admission dates will be communicated on the first of September and the programme takes between four to five years to complete.
DI announced the start of receiving applications for the PhD programme in November 2021, offering eight programmes that include: Development Economics, Public Administration, Politics and International Relations, Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography, Media Studies and Critical Security Studies.
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- Live Mint) "The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on 20 November issued an Orange alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal for November 22 and 23, predicting the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall.\"Orange Alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal! Prepare for heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on November 22nd and 23rd,\" IMD said in a post on X.Apart from this, the met department also issued an orange alert for Kerala and Mahe, that is likely to get isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on November 22 and 23.\"Heads up for Kerala and Mahe! Expect isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on November 22 and November 23,\" IMD said in a post in X.Also, IMD had requested that the public avoid going to water-logged, unpaved roads and crowded areas READ: Tamil Nadu Weather Update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in THESE districts for next 2 days. Details here\"Today, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. The general public is requested to avoid going to water-logged, unpaved roads and crowded areas during this orange alert of rain and also make the people around them aware. Be careful, stay safe!\" IMD said in a post on X.It added,“Rainfall recorded in Southern #TamilNadu! Kulasekarapattinam recorded 16cm, followed by Satankulam 12cm, Tiruchendur 11cm, Kayalpattinam 9cm, Oothu 9cm, and Satankulam 8cm. Stay informed!”The southern state's several parts have been witnessing moderate to heavy downpours, resulting in severe waterlogging and schools being shut down on 15 November, all schools, colleges, and educational institutions remained closed in Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Puducherry districts agency inputs.
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Ford Raises Price Of Electric F-150 Lightning Pick-Up Truck
The Ford Motor Company (F) has raised the price of its electric F-150 Lightning pick-up truck.
The Detroit automaker said the standard Lightning Pro edition of the F-150 will now start at just under $60,000 U.S., not including shipping. That's about 50% higher than the Lightning Pro's original starting price when it launched a year ago.
Ford also raised the price of the mid-level Lariat edition of the pick-up truck to just under $76,000 U.S. from $74,500 U.S. previously.
The starting price for the top-line Platinum edition has been lifted to $98,000 U.S. from $96,900 U.S., said the company.
The price hikes come as Ford resumes production of the F-150 Lightning following a February battery fire. Shipments of the Lightning were set to resume this week, said Ford in a statement.
Ford has now raised its prices on the F-150 Lightning truck several times since it first announced the truck's pricing tiers back in 2021.
Ford's stock has declined 27% in the last 12 months to trade at $12.29 U.S. per share.
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Asia Flat, Mirroring Quiet Wall Street
Asia-Pacific markets were mostly flat on Friday against an also muted Wall Street looking to revive its recent market rally.
The Nikkei 225 eased 11.81 points to 28,930.33.
Japan's July headline inflation has risen to 2.6% from 2.4% in June. That was above expectations of 2.2% and higher than the Bank of Japan's goal of 2.0%.
Compared to a lackluster start to the week, Japanese stocks were buoyant. Nissan rose 1.3% while Nikon Corp was trading higher by over 3%. Sony and Olympus were also ahead by between 2%.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index regained 9.12 points, or 0.1%, to 19,773.03.
There was positive action from Tencent, up 0.8% but food delivery giant, Meituan was down more than 0.7%. This week, Tencent denied offloading its stake in Meituan.
After Tencent's second quarter revenue slide earlier this week, fellow tech giant NetEase offered the markets a sweetener posting a nearly 13% year-on-year increase in its second quarter net revenue, beating expectations. But its share price finished more than 6% lower.
In other markets
In Shanghai, the CSI 300 fell 29.03 points, or 0.7%, to 4,151.07.
In Taiwan, the Taiex regained 12.02 points, or 0.1%, to 15,408.78
In Korea, the Kospi index dropped 15.36 points, or 0.6%, to 2,492.69
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index lost 26.97 points, or 0.8%, to 3,246.51.
In Australia, the ASX 200 squeezed up 1.68 points to 7,114.46.
In New Zealand, the NZX fell 129.53 points, or 1.1%, to 11,684.81
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates' president named his eldest son as crown prince of Abu Dhabi late on Wednesday, making him the oil-rich Gulf monarchy's likely next leader.
President Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan tapped Sheikh Khaled, 41, his jiu jitsu-loving son, as crown prince of the UAE's richest emirate, a position traditionally held by the leader-in-waiting.
It was part of the biggest political shake-up since Sheikh Mohamed, 62, became president last May following the death of his half-brother Sheikh Khalifa.
Sheikh Mohammad's brother Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, the owner of Manchester City football club, became vice-president, joining Dubai's ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the role.
Two other brothers of the president, Tahnoun bin Zayed, the UAE's national security adviser and chairman of the ADQ sovereign wealth fund, and Hazza bin Zayed, became deputy rulers of Abu Dhabi, which controls the bulk of the country's oil reserves.
Sheikh Khaled's appointment was welcomed by other Gulf rulers including fellow energy giants Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as leaders of the UAE's six other emirates.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In the Tavria direction, units of the missile troops and artillery of Ukraine's Defense Forces completed 1,354 fire missions over the past day. The enemy lost almost three companies of soldiers, killed and wounded.
General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, the Commander of the Tavria Operational and Strategic Group of Troops, said this in a post on telegram , Ukrinform reports.
In addition, Ukrainian forces destroyed 47 units of enemy weapons and military equipment, including 12 IFVs, 10 tanks, three 2A65 Msta-B howitzers, three BM-21 Grad MLRS, two D-30 howitzers, one 2S4 Tyulpan mortar, a Su-25 aircraft, Tor air defense system, Eleron and Orlan-10 UAVs. Read also: ukraine's air force launches 15 strikes on enemy positions - general staff
As reported, from February 24, 2022 to June 7, 2023, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 212,030 Russian invaders, including 880 occupiers in the past day alone.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Sara Israfilbayova
Crude prices are moderately rising on Monday, despite the fact that the number of drilling rigs in the U.S. increased last week.
International benchmark Brent crude futures were trading 0.03 percent higher at $69.89, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $64.48, up 0,28 percent, RIA Novosti reported.
The American oil and gas service company Baker Hughes, a GE Company (BHGE) reported that following the week ended on January 12 business week, the number of drilling rigs in the country increased by 15, or 1.6 percent, to 939 units. This is the strongest growth since June last year. At the same time, the number of oil drilling rigs increased by 10 pieces, to 752 units.
'Many believe that oil prices above $60 per barrel will be self-corrected, since such a cost will contribute to a much higher level of production in the U.S., which will lead to an increase in supply, said analyst of Rivkin Securities William O'Loughlin.
Other factors, including political risk, have also supported crude.
'Tighter fundamentals are (the) main driver to the rally in prices, but geopolitical risk and currency moves along with speculative money in tandem have exacerbated the move, U.S. bank JPMorgan said in a note.
In November 2016, the OPEC summit was held in Vienna, where OPEC members reached an agreement on reducing oil output by 1.2 million barrels per day. In December 2016 was a meeting of oil producers outside the OPEC. The meeting ended with signing an agreement to reduce oil production by a total of 558,000 barrels per day starting from January 2017.
OPEC and its partners decided to extend its production cuts till the end of 2018 in Vienna on November 30, as the oil cartel and its allies step up their attempt to end a three-year supply glut that has savaged crude prices and the global energy industry.
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TransUnion to buy Neustar
TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Neustar, a premier identity resolution company with leading solutions in Marketing, Fraud and Communications, from a private investment group led by Golden Gate Capital and with minority participation by GIC. The acquisition expands TransUnion's powerful digital identity capabilities through the addition of Neustar's distinctive data and analytics, enabling consumers and businesses to transact online with greater confidence.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Neustar is expected to generate approximately $575 million of revenue and $115 million of Adjusted EBITDA in 2021.
After integrating Neustar, TransUnion expects to accelerate growth through both material revenue synergies and increased participation in the fast-growing digital marketing and identity fraud marketplaces. The company anticipates material cost synergies from the combined companies, and expects the transaction to be accretive to Adjusted Diluted EPS beginning in 2023.
"The credit information and analytics that TransUnion provides make trust possible between consumers and businesses. As digital commerce continues to grow globally, TransUnion's powerful digital identity assets, enhanced by Neustar's distinctive data and digital resolution capabilities, will enable safer and more personalized online experiences for consumers and businesses," said TransUnion CEO Chris Cartwright.
The acquisition advances TransUnion's strategy to diversify from its core credit solutions with complementary digital marketing and fraud mitigation capabilities. Neustar's OneID platform will help to unify the digital identity capability TransUnion has built and acquired in recent years including the TLO data assets and fusion platform, the iovation device reputation network and the digital marketing capabilities of Tru Optik, among others.
TRU shares slid $3.13, or 2.5%, to $120.10.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during a phone call with US Vice President HE Kamala Harris and a talks session with French President HE Emmanuel Macro who was in Doha on Saturday asserted that the country is continuing its mediation efforts. He stressed that efforts are ongoing with all partners to ensure that calm returns in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Meanwhile Israel has resumed its aggression against the Gaza Strip and launched over 400 military strikes since the end of the seven-day humanitarian pause on Friday, December 1, 2023.
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[9am Doha Time] Gaza hospital conditions 'unimaginable', WHO chief says
Conditions at the al-Nassar hospital in southern Gaza are“beyond inadequate”, the WHO chief said after a visit to the medical facility in the besieged enclave.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Saturday that the facility was crowded with 1,000 patients – over three times its capacity – with patients filling“every corner”.
“Patients were receiving care on the floor, screaming in pain,” Ghebreyesus said.“These conditions are beyond inadequate – unimaginable for the provision of health care. I cannot find words strong enough to express our concern over what we're witnessing.”
[8:30am Doha Time] No electricity in Gaza for 52 days: UN
The United Nations in its data from the Gaza Electricity Distribution Company shared that the Gaza Strip has no electricity since October 11.
"The ongoing power shortage has severely affected the availability of essential services, particularly health, water and sanitation services, and undermined Gaza's fragile economy, particularly the manufacturing and agriculture sectors," the report stated adding that even before its electricity was cut off, Gaza only averaged 13.3 hours of electricity per day from January to September 2023.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Ras Al Khaimah Charity Foundation (RAKCF) has contributed Dh517,000 for carrying out an array of charity projects abroad so far this year. The contributions, initially collected from philanthropists here in the UAE, were used for constructing a number of mosques and digging tens of water wells for the benefit of disadvantaged people worldwide.
Mohammed Jakkah Al Mansouri, secretary general of the RAKCF, said: "The foundation, committed to vulnerable people no matter where they are located, exerts its utmost effort to carry out critical and much-needed projects in many impoverished countries."
Al Mansouri extended his appreciation to the philanthropists and donors. "They never fail us, and have always been there to support our charity projects and activities all over the country and worldwide. It is our duty to reach out to the indigent in line with the directives of the prudent leadership."
Ahmed Shaaban Originally from Egypt, I have been in Dubai since December 2005. Before coming here, I worked as an English language instructor, chief En/Ar translator, proofreader, reporter in Egypt and Qatar. I have also worked as a reporter, correspondent and simultaneous translator with two satellite channels in Dubai. I have a masters degree in media, Cairo University, 2014, a bachelor degree in English language and translation, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 1996, and three post-graduate diplomas in English language and Instruction. With over 19 years of experience in translation, interpretation, EFL instruction, and reporting. I am interested in technology, aviation, politics, as well as community, parliament and defence issues. I enjoy reading, writing, exercising, and surfing the web.
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Pakistan to summon spirit of 2009 for title: Afridi
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Shahid Afridi, the box office trailblazer of Pakistan white ball cricket, believes his“unpredictable” nation can summon the spirit of 2009 and win a second T20 World Cup.
Afridi was man of the match in a nail-biting seven-run semi-final win over South Africa in the tournament 12 years ago where he made 51.
He then starred again in the eight-wicket rout of Sri Lanka in the final at Lord's where he smashed an undefeated 54.
Pakistan's victory came just three months after the terror attack on the Sri Lanka team in Lahore, an incident which sparked a shutdown of international cricket in the country.“We had that issue of the Sri Lanka attacks on our minds,” Afridi told AFP.
“The whole nation was disappointed and frustrated so that win was very much needed.
“The win gave the whole nation happiness and some unforgettable moments.”
Afridi famously stormed onto the scene in 1996 when he broke the record for the fastest century in ODI cricket, reaching his hundred from 37 balls. It was a record which stood until 2014.
Afridi, who played 99 T20 Internationals for Pakistan, thinks recent setbacks can again inspire Babar Azam's team in the 2021 T20 showpiece. A month before the mega-event, head coach Misbah
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UN Chief: No Signs Of End To Russia-Ukraine Conflict
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, Sept 22 (KUNA) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday that Russia's military opreration in Ukraine shows no sign of abating, pointing to Moscow's announcement of partial military mobilisation last night.
In his speech during a Security Council session on the matter, Guterres said he was deeply concerned about planned Russian-backed referendums, which aim to grant autonomy to eastern regions within Ukraine's internationally-recognized borders.
He described these developments as very dangerous and worrying, saying that both countries are further away from any possibility for peace and are instead heading towards continuing terror and bloodshed.
After Russian President Vladimir Putin's threat of the use of nuclear weapons in retaliation to the West, Guterres added that the notion of a nuclear conflict is totally unacceptable and a violation of the United Nations charter and international law.
Nuclear-armed states must recommit to the non-use and complete disposal of nuclear weapons, he underlined.
Separately, he described yesterday's prisoner exchange between both sides as a 'welcome development.' (end)
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Qatar University's Foundation Program (FP), under the Deanship of General Studies, is organizing“Al Qabas Program 2022” for the fourth year in a row. This year's event will be held under the theme:“to prepare high school students for a successful university experience.”
The student outreach initiative will be held after school hours virtually for grades 10 and 11 high school students from March 20 to 24. The on campus programme will run from March 27 to 30.
The programme's goal is to raise awareness among Qatari high school students regarding different skills such as study skills and test taking strategies needed to succeed in STEM and medicine fields. In addition, it aims to prepare students for university life through a variety of educational sessions offered in English, develop their English and math skills, thereby paving the way for enrollment in STEM colleges and enhancing students' chances for success. The programme also includes college and class visits to simulate their university experience.
Al Qabas Program also includes orientation sessions about admission and QU student services. Following the completion of the programme, students will be awarded certificates of participation. The programme attracted 215 female and 49 male high school students from grades 10 and 11 participated last year,
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(MENAFN- AFP) Italian label Marni won quick praise on Sunday for a modernist collection that featured opulent coloured fur coats, feather-fronted skirts and bright zip-front jackets on the fifth day of Milan Fashion Week.
Trade journal Women's Wear Daily called it "a fashion extravaganza as audacious as it was beautiful".Jessica Michault, editor-in-chief of Nowfashion.com, tweeted it was "one of the strongest" of the season.Marni creative director Consuelo Castiglioni's autumn/winter 2014-2015 collection included several oversize and boxy, geometric designs that have proved something of a running theme during fashion week.The wide trousers, belts and tunics gave the whole an Oriental feel, while there was also an element of "sports chic" in some of the more youthful numbers.Missoni was another strong favourite, with its signature knitwear side by side with cashmere, mohair and tweed while the warm colours like chocolate and caramel were combined with oranges and turquoises.
Missoni said its collection aimed to convey an image of a "free spirited woman" and "dynamic protagonist of city life" who can blend "fashion with street style, informality and the utmost sophistication".Salvatore Ferragamo's Massimiliano Giornetti also offered an amalgam of textures, experimental fabrics and colours -- where generally sombre shades were livened up by gold and copper threads.The collection, which was attended by US actress Hilary Swank, was also the debut for the new "Fiamma" handbag line, which features a semi-circular top handle and was shown off in a variety of exotic materials.Gaia Trussardi, the fourth generation of the eponymous brand, rounded off the day with a collection inspired by French New Wave cinema that offered a muted palette of greys, blacks and browns and emphasised comfort and "eccentricity".
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia's response to the United States refusing to guarantee NATO's non-expansion could be different, depending on the range of options offered to the Russian president by Russian military pundits.
This was reported by an Ukrinform correspondent with reference to the broadcast of Lavrov's final annual press conference.
'I can't add anything to what President Putin said… The response may vary – it depends on the proposals that our Russian military experts put forward to the Russian president. Full stop!' Lavrov said. Read also:
Negotiations in Brussels: You can't show your back to aggressor
He went on to criticize his Western counterparts, 'Americans first and foremost, who are reading coffee grounds, and without waiting for developments, immediately grab their sanctions baton.'
Multiple diplomatic efforts were taken this week to discuss European security issues and reduce tensions over Ukraine, provoked by Russia.
The first round of U.S.-Russia talks took place in Geneva on Monday. A meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna was held in Brussels on the same day. A Russia-NATO Council met in Brussels on January 12. Read also:
NATO will not compromise on its core principles - Stoltenberg
On the evening of January 12, the situation on security issues in Europe and around Ukraine was discussed by EU defense ministers in an informal meeting in the French city of Brest, while on Thursday the discussion continued with the involvement of EU foreign ministers.
The current state of European security was also discussed at the OSCE Permanent Council on Thursday.
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Local residents get free fuel for good deeds
Two local residents have received a special thank you for their contributions to the community.
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2021 Latin American SD-WAN End-user Survey Analysis
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) New York, Nov. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report '2021 Latin American SD-WAN End-user Survey Analysis' -
SD-WAN is attracting the attention of enterprises eager to leverage the business benefits the technology offers; for example, faster deployment of branch sites, cost savings from using private and public networks, optimized cloud connectivity, and application-aware routing.
The Frost & Sullivan 2021 SD-WAN survey validates SD-WAN adoption trends across industries and how IT decision-makers in Latin America value reduced times of deployment and centralized policy administration & network management when deploying SD-WAN. This report provides a detailed analysis of the 2021 SD-WAN survey results, evaluating the benefits enterprises achieve from SD-WAN deployment, the trends on replacing existing network equipment, enterprises' preferred VNFs, and the criteria IT decision-makers use in selecting a SD-WAN solution.
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(MENAFN- Seven Media) Dubai, UAE, 31stMay, 2022: Generation Alpha, the first truly digitally immersed generationborn into an environment dominated by smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. Gen Alpha currently includes all children born in or after 2010, the world’s youngest populationis driving an inspired generation of gaming.
Research shows that 80% of Gen Alpha own iPads and phones, spending 2-5 hours a day on average. Their gaming interest differs from the older generations, as Gen Alpha has an increased appetite for combining gaming and social media through games, platforms, and the Gen-Z creators who dominate their feed, such as Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, Among Us, Ryan's World, Stormi Jenner, Gang Beasts, YouTube, and the Metaverse.
Gen Alpha hasgrown up in a world of technology surrounded by smartphones and tablets andbecoming digitally native as quickly as they learn their native language.Although a radically different upbringing to their parents and other generations, thanks to the older population, a marketing buzz has erupted upon their arrival.
Despite their young age, this demographichas already had a significant impact on the gaming market as they consume more on-demand media through multiple platforms. Brands and advertisers are finding innovative ways to understand and reach this rising generation as it has much broader influence beyond kid-centric programming.
Virtual social spaces are not a new concept in video games and the esports and gaming industry is inherently considered to be social and boundaryless. However, Gen Alpha are unique in using video games from such ayoung age, impacting their mindset to be active participants in the future of the industry.
Matthew Pickering, the CEO of Power League Gaming commented:“The generational technology gap is closing since Millennial parents have been raised in a digital world and understand the risks and challenges of connected kids—but also the benefits.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Los Angeles, Feb 23 (IANS) Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, who rocked the 2000 Grammy Awards in an iconic green Versace gown, shared why her stylist begged her not to wear it.
Lopez's then-stylist, Andrea Lieberman, asked her not to wear that dress as other celebrities had been photographed in it.
"It was a dress that other people had worn already. My stylist was like, 'Please don't wear it. Somebody else has worn it.' I was like, 'Well, you bought it, and it looks the best, so I'm going to wear it.' And so I did. And it caused quite a stir," said Lopez, on 17 of her biggest fashion moments during an interview with Vogue.
"I think it's always been a collaboration with all the stylists that I've worked with. I worked with Andrea Lieberman for many years, and then I worked with Rob (Zangardi) and Mariel (Haenn) up until the present, and it's always been a collaboration."
She compared the gown's impact to that of Marilyn Monroe's white halter dress from 'The Seven Year Itch', reports people.
"I guess every generation needs its iconic kind of Marilyn dress, and this is that dress for this generation," said Lopez.
"Why it became that? It was just a moment when the wind blew open, and I walked out onto the stage, and it just kinda happened."
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