SINGAPORE - Iain Twine has resurfaced as a partner at FGS Global, after a short-lived stint as chief communications officer at UAE oil giant ADNOC.
The former Edelman vice chair will lead FGS Global's Singapore office, reporting to Asia head Ben Richardson. Twine will focus on accelerating the firm's growth in Southeast Asia, meeting increasing demand from clients for cross-border capabilities, and capitalising on inward investment into the region from the Middle East, China and Europe.
"Strategic communications advice is a must have in today's volatile environment," said Twine. "I have been hugely impressed by the depth and breadth of strategic advisors operating within FGS and I am pleased to join them to deliver the next phase of development for the business."
After spending 14 years with Edelman in various countries, Twine left the firm in 2019 and launched his own consultancy. he joined adnoc in october 2021 , before exiting the company by the end of the year.
"We are delighted to have Iain join the FGS team as we continue to grow and expand our offering in Southeast Asia," said Faeth Birch, CEO of UK, Middle East and Asia at FGS Global. "Iain brings extensive expertise advising companies, governments, individuals on cross-border issues, and he is a great addition to the team."
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Ethiopian embassy in Doha, in collaboration with KON Group, is organising the ‘Ethiopia Digital Workshop' slated on March 29 at 4pm to attract Qatari foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the East African nation's manufacturing, agriculture, mining, commerce, and hospitality and tourism sectors.
The workshop is part of KON Group's diplomatic vision in connecting business, cultures and nations. The group is striving and working hard in building successful alliances between companies with highest ethical standards.
Ethiopia is one of the fastest growing economies in the world with 70% of the productive population, educated, and trained workforce. With a prosperous and dynamic Ethiopian market, the country is promoting trade and investment to attract FDI to boost exports and generate employment.
The Ethiopian government offers incentives in different segments, bids, income tax exemption up to 10 years, corporate income tax exemption with additional two to four years exemption depending on sector of engagement.
It also offers 30% deduction for three consecutive years in the underdeveloped regions, additional of two years tax exemption of 60% for exportation within and outside the industrial parks. For more information, please visit www.kongroups.com
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 3. Kazakhstan'sForteBank has ceased transfers from/to the Russian MIR paymentcards, the bank told Trend .
"There is currently a restriction on transfers from/to RussianMIR cards. Restrictions are set by the payment system and areassociated with sanctions," the bank said.
The bank also noted that there are no plans to change the rulesin the near future.
Meanwhile, the US Ministry of Finance has slapped sanctions onRussia's national payment card system. The Russian National PaymentCard System is in charge of the Russian national payment system,MIR.
MIR is a Russian card payment system for electronic financialtransfers established by the Central Bank of Russia by a lawenacted on May 1, 2017. The system was created by Belgian digitalpayments startup OpenWay and is run by the Russian National CardPayment System, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Central Bank ofRussia.
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Islamabad: The number of cases of coronavirus is increasing across the country, with 20 new cases of coronavirus reported yesterday.
According to details, the National Institute of Health (NIH) said that one death occurred due to the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths from coronavirus to 30,657.
NIH said that 20 new cases of coronavirus were reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 1,580,651.
The total number of recovered patients from coronavirus in the country has reached 1,548,286.
According to NIH, 3,187 tests were conducted for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, and so far 316,594,541 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the country.
NIH said that the rate of positive cases of coronavirus across the country remained at 0.63 percent, and eight patients with coronavirus are in critical condition in 631 hospitals across the country.


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The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has planted more than eight million seasonal flowers of various harmonious colours on Abu Dhabi Island, and within the geographical scope of the sub-municipal centres.
These flowers were planted on the sides of the roads in the central islands, roundabouts, bridges, walkways, and passages of the emirate so as to beautify the city.
The flowers vary in types, shapes and colours. They include the petunia flower, which is cultivated in its white, pink, and red, and the marigold flower in yellow and orange.
This project aims to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the emirate, and to keep pace with urban development.
According to the municipality, this seasonal flower cultivation project covered an area of 500,000 square meters. Seasonal winter flowers are distinguished by the diversity of their colours, beauty, and aromatic scent.
Here's a look at some of the flowers planted across Abu Dhabi: Petunia flowers
Famous for their beautiful multi-coloured trumpet-shape, petunia flowers come in a wide variety of colours including red, white, pink and purple. Petunias need plenty of sun, fertile soil, and shelter from strong winds to thrive. In hot summers or milder areas of the country, petunias will also do well given a little shade. Marigolds
These flowers are of a yellow-orange colour. Marigolds germinate quickly, sprouting within a few days and blooming in about 8 weeks, making them easy to grow from a seed.
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Doha: The Embassy of Ecuador to the State of Qatar and the Franz Del Castillo International Foundation, is hosting the exhibition: 'Ecuador, the country of the four worlds' by the Ecuadorian painter and artist Franz Del Castillo.
The pictorial series has more than twenty works that portray the flora and fauna of the country, through the technique of spontaneous realism.
'Ecuador, the country of the four worlds' is the first pictorial exhibition carried out by an Ecuadorian artist in the country, and it is presented until February 5 at Katara Cultural Village.
The inauguration ceremony of the exhibition was attended by personalities from the cultural field of the region, as well as several ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions. As part of the inauguration ceremony, a traditional dance was performed by the group“Ecuadormanta C'uyai”, made up of Ecuadorians residing in Doha.
Awarded several national and international distinctions, Del Castillo is recognised for having portrayed more than two hundred celebrities and world leaders, as well as for obtaining a Guinness Record for becoming the fastest cartoonist, after drawing 163 live models in one hour, in the Chota community in Ibarra, Ecuador.
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Why AMD Bottomed at $100
After posting a strong quarterly report on July 27, AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) broke out to the upside on strong volume. After trying for years to break above the $90-$99 level, the stock closed at $106 last week. Unless the Nasdaq corrects, $100 is a bottom for AMD.
AMD's CEO Lisa Su is bullish on the chip sector's bullish outlook. It will work through the shortage by taking steps to increase shipments. AMD is seeing an incremental improvement in the supply chain. It already worked through the supply issues in the second quarter to exceed expectations and raise its guidance for 2021.
Demand remains strong. Customers have more choice with AMD's product lineup. Corporate customers are buying EPYC chips for their data centers. And the growth in e-commerce continues to drive demand for more computing power.
AMD's 7nm chip manufacturing gives it a wide lead over Intel (NASDAQ:INTC). Intel said its 7nm progress is on schedule, after years of delays. It has Rome and Milan chips but AMD is already ahead of schedule with Zen 3. At around seven times enterprise value to sales, AMD stock is in the undervalued zone. Intel continues to lose market share in the data center space.
Aggressive investors should continue accumulating AMD shares.
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) CHARIKAR (Pajhwok): Fearing suicide bombings and the presence of loafers, a less number of local tourists are seen at the Gul Gunadai scenic site in central Parwan province to celebrate the New Year.
The Gulghandai hill is situated west of Charikar, Parwan€™s capital and the site attracts tourists due its beautiful nature landscape and clear air.
A large number of people from Parwan, Kabul and other provinces visit the Gulghandai site on holidays and especially to celebrate New Year€™s days with women and children.
But this new year, some people complained families especially women had stopped visiting the Gul Ghundai site due to the presence of loafers there.
Mohammad Khalid, a resident of Kabul, said he came to the Gulghandi hill along with his two cousins. He said the presence of loafers and their improper attitude created tension among people.
Adul Rab, 30, visiting Gulghandai hill with his family, said: €œWe came here for picnic, but ended up disappointed. Some youngsters come on motorbikes playing the horns. It is embarrassing.€
He asked security forces to stop loafer people from entering the site in order to encourage families to visit the site for recreation.
Maqsud, the resident of Massoud Township near the Gulghandai hill, said his family members did not visit the beautiful site as they feared blasts and suicide attacks.
He said his family feared terrorists would target crowded places therefore they preferred to stay indoors.
Over 30 people were killed and more than 60 injured in a suicide blast in Kabul on Wednesday, the first day of the New Solar Year.
Police Chief Mohammad Zaman Mamozai said security forces had been assigned for security of Gulghandai hill, but dealing with loafers was a difficult task.
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Focus more on small entrepreneurs to enhance beekeeping industry: ISARC
New Delhi, Sept 23 (KNN) In order to further improve the Indian agriculture and beekeeping, more focus should be on small and marginal beekeepers and small entrepreneurs, said Sudhashu Singh, Director, International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre, (ISARC) Varanasi.
He was speaking at the national workshop on role of agri start-ups in honey value chain organised by National Bee Board (NBB) in collaboration with the National Seed Research and Training Centre (NSRTC) at NSRTC Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
Singh said that the Government is committed towards increasing the overall potential of beekeeping industry in the country, including supporting the honey startups and FPOs in beekeeping.
“Promotion and formation of FPOs is the first step for converting Krishi into Atmanirbhar Krishi and for this he assured that implementation of NBHM scheme will bring the revolutionary changes by strengthening the institutional framework in beekeeping sector and information & promotion of Honey startups,” he said.
N. K. Patle, Additional Commissioner (Horticulture) and Executive Director, NBB emphasised on the significance of implementation of NBHM scheme and its role in strengthening the infrastructure facilities for honey collection, storage, processing, testing & branding centres, which ultimately enhance the potential of beekeeping in the nation.
Beekeepers, honey Startups and FPOs, stakeholders in beekeeping, officials fr0m various Ministries/ Government Organizations/ Institutes, State Departments of Horticulture, State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)/ Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs), etc participated in the workshop. (KNN Bureau)
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Mumbai, Dec 9 (IANS) As they complete one year of marital bliss, star couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif wished each other on social media by posting never-seen-before wedding pictures.
Vicky shared a string of pictures on his Instagram and confessed his ever growing love for Katrina.
He wrote in the caption: 'Time flies... but it flies in the most magical way with you my love. Happy one year of marriage to us. I love you more than you can ever imagine.'
Katrina too shared a slew of images from the wedding, which took place in Rajasthan last year.
She wrote: 'My ray of light. Happy one year.'
Vicky and Katrina tied the knot on December 9, 2021 at Six Senses Resort, Fort Barwara in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan.
On the acting front, Vicky awaits the release of 'Govinda Naam Mera', which also stars Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar. Katria will be seen in 'Tiger 3' alongside Salman Khan.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Oct. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBT) (the“Company”), the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company, today announced that it will issue its third quarter 2021 financial results before the market opens on Monday, October 25, 2021. A copy of the press release announcing the third quarter 2021 financial results and an investor presentation will be made available on the Company's investor relations website at .
About HBT Financial, Inc.
HBT Financial, Inc. is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois and is the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company. HBT provides a comprehensive suite of business, commercial, wealth management, and retail banking products and services to individuals, businesses and municipal entities throughout Central and Northeastern Illinois and Eastern Iowa through 61 branches. As of June 30, 2021, HBT had total assets of $4.0 billion, total loans of $2.2 billion, and total deposits of $3.4 billion. HBT is a longstanding Central Illinois company, with banking roots that can be traced back to 1920.
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Ford takes out 2.9 million automobiles
(MENAFN) The Ford Motor Company is taking out 2.9 million automobiles to solve a transmission issue that may prevent cars from moving to the right gear and cause them to roll away.
The withdraw comprises five car types produced as early as 9 years ago, in line with a declaration issued on Tuesday by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury," it added.
Ford dealers will change the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap above the shift cable bushing, free of charge, it went on to declare.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani held a session of official talks on Sunday with the President of the friendly Republic of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel.
At the outset of the session, His Highness the Amir welcomed the Cuban president and the accompanying delegation, wishing them a pleasant stay and the relations between the two countries further development and growth in various fields, to meet the aspirations of the two friendly peoples. His Highness also praised the level of Qatari-Cuban co-operation, especially in the sectors of economy, investment, trade exchange and medicine.
The Cuban president extended thanks to His Highness the Amir for the warm reception and generous hospitality. He voiced aspiration that the discussions with His Highness the Amir would contribute to strengthening co-operation and developing it to broader horizons.
During the session, aspects of developing joint co-operation between the two countries in various fields were discussed, in addition to exchanging views on key regional and international issues, especially developments in the situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. The two sides underlined calm, reaching a permanent ceasefire, protecting civilians, delivering humanitarian aid to the people of the Gaza Strip, and finding a solution to the Palestinian issue that guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
The session was attended by HE Chief of the Amiri Diwan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, HE Minister of Public Health Dr Hanan Mohammed al-Kuwari, HE Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim al-Thani, HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, and a number of senior officials.
On the Cuban side, it was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos Garcia Granda, First Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Health Dr. Tania Margarita Cruz Hernandez, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Deborah Rivas Saavedra, and a number of members of the accompanying official delegation.
His Highness the Amir and the Cuban president also held a bilateral meeting, during which they discussed a host of topics of mutual interest.
His Highness the Amir hosted a luncheon banquet in honour ofPresident Diaz-Canel and his accompanying delegation.
Upon arrival at Lusail Palace, the president was accorded an official reception.
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Amman, Oct. 18 (Petra)--His Majesty King Abdullah II on Wednesday, received His Beatitude Kyrios Kyrios Theophilos III, Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine and Jordan.
The meeting focused on efforts exerted by His Majesty to preserve Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem as well as violations against church properties in the occupied lands.
During the meeting at Al Husseiniya Palace, which was attended by HRH Prince Ghazi, the King's personal envoy and adviser for religious and cultural affairs, His Majesty stressed Jordan's keenness on Palestinian unity to confront challenges facing Palestinians in Jerusalem and the occupied lands due to the Israeli occupation. "Christian holy sites receive the same attention and care just like Muslim holy sites," the King added.
King Abdullah voiced Jordan's rejection of any threats to the historical status quo in Jerusalem that respects peaceful co-existence and the churches' management of their properties.
"Jordan, as part of the Hashemite custodianship of the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, will continue its efforts to preserve these sites and defend the properties of churches at all international forums and UNESCO sessions," he said.
"Any attempt to confiscate the properties of Christians in East Jerusalem in null and void and should be stopped," the King added.
The patriarch for his part said Jerusalemites, both Christians and Muslims, highly appreciate the Hashemite attention and care to their issue as well as the King's efforts to protect the Christian presence in Jerusalem.
He also briefed His Majesty on the objective of his expected tour to a number of world countries to call for an end to the Israeli violations in the occupied Palestinian lands.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) Hong Kong's status as an international financial hub faces a new challenge as the United States' federal pension fund has decided to exclude Hong Kong-listed shares from the benchmark indexes for its international funds.
The decision was announced by the US Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) on Tuesday before Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden met in San Francisco on Wednesday. In a dinner on Wednesday evening, Xi called on the US business community to boost investment in China.
The FRTIB said it had conducted a routine review of the four benchmark indexes followed by its Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and decided to adjust its International Stock Index Investment Fund, or I Fund, which has an asset size of US$68 billion as of the end of last month. It said it had reviewed the recommendations of its staff and Aon, its investment consultant.
“Overall, operational complexity has increased when investing in emerging markets in recent years given a range of events such as investment restrictions on sensitive Chinese technology sectors, delisting of Chinese companies and sanctions on Russian securities due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict,” Aon said .
“These types of unforeseen events can incur transaction costs and may cause performance and volatility swings,” it said.
It said any announcement of investment restrictions can cause the value of a stock to decline at a time where the investor is forced to sell. It said, given the asset size of the I Fund, the forced selling or restricted investments could incur higher than average market impact costs due to liquidity challenges.
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Brussels accuses Kosovo premier of stopping Serbian car plate plan
(MENAFN) Brussels put accusations on Kosovo’s premier of scuppering discussions to solve a row around a plan to put something in place of Serbian number plates, as stated on Tuesday he had postponed the scheme for two days.
The conflict started following Kosovo statement that the nation’s ethnic Serbs would be punished if they did not change their vehicles license plates issued by Serbia for other license numbers released by Pristina.
The original source of dispute is Kosovo’s announcement of independence which happened 14 years ago (2008) from Serbia. The latter does not identify the move and has motivated Kosovo’s Serb minority to stay devoted to Belgrade.
Kosovar Premier Albin Kurti published on Twitter previously on Tuesday that he had agreed on a demand from Washington “for a 48-hour postponement of the introduction of fines” for vehicles with Serbian plates.
The postpone managed to ease the pressures in northern Kosovo, a day following EU-mediated discussions among Belgrade and Pristina around the possibility of explosive plan that was unsuccessful to generate any outcomes.
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Miami, FL , June 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — , an ambitious data ownership initiative, is hosting the on Thursday, June 3, from 5:00-8:00 pm. The event is taking place at , a beautiful 30,000 square-foot open-air venue in Miami. Over 700 people are expected to attend.
The Bitcoin Miami community and Bitcoin Miami conference attendees have been invited to mingle and network with like-minded crypto enthusiasts. The riverfront event gives free access to the public and key thought leaders championing the cryptocurrency movement in contrast to the prohibitive price of attending the 2021 Bitcoin Conference.
”We”re excited to be hosting this happy hour and give crypto-enthusiasts the opportunity to continue socializing during Miami Crypto Week. It”ll be a great time to have fun and meet brilliant people.” – Cirus Foundation Founder Daniel Bland.
Bitcoin Happy Hour will recognize the City of Miami’s leadership in highlighting the importance and impact of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies by honoring key Miami public officials who will be attending. More information can be found at .
is the development team behind the Cirus Ecosystem, an accessible onramp designed to accelerate the adoption of Web 3.0 and the ownership economy. This consists of the Cirus Device, the Cirus Core Platform, and the Cirus Confluence Network which work together to give users true ownership over the data streams they generate.
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Oberstar will support health care bill
U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar said Saturday he will vote today in support of the health care reform package.
"I have evaluated the issues of health care for 35 years and very intensively for this past year as Congress has worked on the major reform legislation," said Oberstar, DFL-8th District, in a statement.
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(MENAFN- YahalaPR) Located in the up-and-coming new entertainment development, Lusail Boulevard, Benchmark Hospitality Services is opening Qatar’s first Chuck E . Cheese, bringing the iconic brand into the country to amuse and entertain children and adults alike.
To celebrate the milestone of bringing the number one global family entertainment center venue in the world to Qatar, as the country expands its offerings for safe, engaging, and exciting entertainment options for families, David McKillips, President and CEO of Chuck E. Cheese and Mario Centola, recently appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of International Operations for Chuck E. Cheese, visited the venue, located at the heart of Lusail Boulevard.
This visit kickstarted a fruitful relationship between Qatar’s Benchmark Hospitality Services and the American brand, which with its 45-year legacy in entertainment worldwide and 86 international locations, are excited to bring the best in family entertainment to Qatar.
McKillips and Centola visited the area where Chuck E. Cheese is set to open later in October and are inspired by the the rapid growth and development in Qatar. The facility will offer a mix of more than 58 games for children of all ages to enjoy, food, entertainment, dedicated birthday party rooms, and is set to be a favorite for families all around the country.
Discussing the upcoming opening of the venue, Benchmark’s Managing Director, Yanni Jouaneh, said: “by bringing the first Chuck E. Cheese to Qatar, we’re contributing towards the country’s growth and goals by providing its young citizens and residents the best entertainment in the world”.
David McKillips similarly stated, “we are excited to continue our international expansion goals and this incredible new location in Qatar is helping us achieve 100 global locations by next year.”
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embecta Corp. (“embecta”) (Nasdaq: EMBC), one of the largest pure-play diabetes care companies in the world, will host a conference call to discuss its fiscal first quarter 2023 financial results, provide an operational update, and host a question and answer session, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Those who would like to participate may access the live webcast here , or access the teleconference here . The live webcast can also be accessed via the company's website at investors.embecta.com .
A webcast replay of the call will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET on February 14, 2023, via the embecta investor relations website and archived on the website for one year.
embecta is one of the largest pure-play diabetes care companies in the world, leveraging its nearly 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit embecta.com .
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This week’s government meetings
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Kenya today received provisional approval for the
Yr. 2 PEPFAR Country Operational plan (COP) - USD 322,000,000 (KES43B) funding for HIV response whose implementation will run from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. This was announced today during the COP 23 approval meeting, that took place between the Kenya Government represented by the CS, Ministry of Health – Hon. Nakhumicha S. Wafula,
Office of the Global Aids Coordinator -Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong;
Ambassador to Kenya, HE Meg Whitman; Kenya Chair of COP 23 Julia Martin; PEPFAR Country team through the respective agencies, CDC/ USAID, DOD; Council of Governors (COG); the civil society and MOH representatives including the Ag. Director General Health, National AIDS and STI Control Program and
the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC) among others.
During the meeting, the US Ambassador to Kenya, HE Meg Whitman, expressed confidence in Kenya's ability to achieve epidemic control in the near future including ending AIDS in Children by 2027. Amb. Dr. John Nkengasong, the US Global AIDS Coordinator, while giving the provisional approval, lauded Kenya's strong commitment and efforts in management of HIV and GOK transformation of the health sector through the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Primary Health Care (PHC) platform which are a critical pillar to a sustainable HIV response. The speakers lauded the alignment of the proposed priorities and the collaboration between MOH, communities, counties and Kenya PEPFAR team reflected in the COP process and proposal. In her remarks the Cabinet Secretary reiterated the MOH commitment to steward the response and provide a conducive environment in the convergence of the HIV response in the context of UHC as the country accelerates the epidemic control efforts.
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(MENAFN) The Kremlin has rebuffed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's apprehensions about sharing a border with Russia, labeling them as "groundless." Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Kremlin, addressed reporters on Wednesday, asserting that Russia poses no threat to any nation that is not hostile to it. Orban expressed his concerns about sharing a border with Russia, citing "bad memories" from the Soviet era during a meeting with leaders of Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic in Prague.
In response to Orban's remarks, Peskov emphasized that Russia does not pose a danger to countries that are not hostile towards it. The comments come amid heightened tensions in Eastern Europe, with the Ukraine conflict influencing diplomatic dynamics and concerns about border security.
The Hungarian parliament recently ratified Sweden's application to join NATO, ending a nearly two-year delay orchestrated by Budapest due to Sweden's criticism of Orban's domestic policies. Orban's statement on borders was made while explaining Hungary's policy towards Kiev, which has diverged from the stance of the European Union and NATO. Despite providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Hungary has resisted sending weapons, allowing military supplies through its territory, or participating in the training of Ukrainian troops, despite pressure from Washington and Brussels.
As geopolitical tensions persist, the responses from the Kremlin and Hungarian leadership underscore the complex diplomatic landscape in Eastern Europe and the broader implications for regional security.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The militants deployed Grad multiple launch rocket systems, tanks, howitzers, and infantry fighting vehicles in the uncontrolled territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
This is stated in the OSCE SMM daily report 215/2021 issued on 14 September 2021.
In violation of withdrawal lines, the SMM saw 21 multiple launch rocket systems in a nongovernment-controlled area of Luhansk region, namely 122mm BM-21 Grad systems near Khrustalnyi (formerly Krasnyi Luch, 56km south-west of Luhansk).
Beyond withdrawal lines but outside designated storage sites, the Mission saw 47 tanks in two training areas in non-government-controlled areas of Luhansk
Region. Of them, 24 tanks of undetermined type were stationed in a training area near Buhaivka (37km south-west of Luhansk), where imagery also revealed the presence of 66 armoured combat vehicles. Another 23 tanks were spotted in a training area near Kruhlyk (31km south-west of Luhansk).
Moreover, the OSCE SMM revealed the military-type presence in the security zone. Militants located two infantry fighting vehicles (one BMP-1 and one BMP-2) near Dovhe (22km north-west of Luhansk).
Twenty-four self-propelled and towed howitzers were spotted in a training area near Buhaivka (37km south-west of Luhansk).
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After Guardian surveillance drones, India now eyes unmanned combat drones
26 Jun 2017
Right ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Washington visit, US approved India's request for 22 Guardian surveillance drones, government sources said. An official notification is still awaited.
The reported approval came through a year after New Delhi requested.
But the next item on India's long-run list of desired acquisitions are combat drones, or Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs).
The recent Guardian deal with the US
Under the Guardian deal with the US, India will get 22 of the unarmed Predator drones. They can fly for over 27 hours on surveillance and reconnaissance missions. It is estimated to be worth $2-3bn. This is the first such purchase by a non-NATO country.
US remains hesitant to provide combat drones to New Delhi
The US has rejected Indian requests for missile-firing drones. It is reportedly concerned about the potential regional destabilization if high-tech drones are brought in.
It took a year to approve New Delhi's request for the surveillance drones amid fears that once approved, India will renew its push for armed ones.
India also had to join the 34-member Missile Technology Control Regime for the deal.
So what is India doing about it?
Combat drones can fire on enemy targets while being controlled from thousands of kilometers away. US has used them extensively on Islamic militants in the Af-Pak region.
India is set to acquire 10 Heron-TP missile-armed drones worth about $400mn from Israel.
The IAF is already using Israeli Harop "killer" drones. Some surveillance aircraft have been upgraded to make them capable of combat missions.
Indigenous efforts are on, but will probably take a decade
A Rs. 2,650cr project called "Ghatak" has been launched by the DRDO-Aeronautical Development Agency. The government has approved Rs. 231cr for design and development. However, the project is expected to take more than a decade to reach completion.
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Doha: Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) and the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) launched a project to establish collaboration on the exchange of information and consultancy on the recent techniques to capture the organic gas released from waste and recycle it into an organic fuel for dual-fuel vehicles.
The event was attended by QU-CENG Dean Dr Khalifa Al-Khalifa, MME Public Parks Director Mr Mohammed Al Khouri and MME Consultant Mr Jamal Shraideh, along with QU leaders, faculty members and staff.
In his speech, Dr Khalifa Al Khalifa said: 'This event comes in support of the MoU signed with MME to respond to environmental challenges, and push further investment in research in collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
'This collaboration supports CENG's position as a leading partner in research to improve practices in coordination with local and international institutions and to promote efforts that provide efficient solutions in order to overcome the numerous challenges in the area of waste management. He added.
Mr Mohammed Al Khouri said: 'This project comes as a result of fruitful cooperation between MME and QU to provide solutions that help preserve the environment and achieve sustainable environmental development, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. MME is committed to provide full support to this agreement in order to fulfill its objectives in a way that benefits Qatar's environment and economy, and we look forward towards more concrete cooperation with QU in other areas.
This project was established based upon a memorandum of understanding, signed between Qatar University College of Engineering (QU-CENG) and the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) last February 2017.
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EU must take action to discuss distortions” made by Washington’s strategy
(MENAFN) Europe must react to talk over “distortions” made by Washington’s multibillion-dollar strategy to improve climate-friendly technologies in the US, the leader of the European Commission made a statement on Sunday.
Ursula von der Leyen stated the US’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is an “investment plan of roughly USD369 billion to build up a new industrial ecosystem in strategic clean energy sectors.”
“There is a risk that the IRA can lead to unfair competition, could close markets, and fragment the very same critical supply chains that have already been tested by COVID-19,” she announced while addressing at the College of Europe in the Belgian city of Bruges.
“We must take action to rebalance the playing field where the IRA or other measures create distortions. In other words: We need to do our homework in Europe and at the same time work with the US to mitigate competitive disadvantages.”
Von der Leyen added the epidemic and the fallout of the Ukraine conflict, chiefly the 80 percent reduction in Russian gas deliveries, affected on “the competitiveness of many European industries – especially energy intensive sectors.”
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(MENAFN- ABN Newswire) Tamboran Resources Limited (ASX:TBN) (OTCMKTS:TBNNY) vision is to play a role in the global energy transition by responsibly investing in the development of low-reservoir CO2 natural gas resources in the Beetaloo Basin of the Northern Territory of Australia.
Under Tamboran's 2030 proposed plan to deliver >1.5 BCFD from the Beetaloo Basin, the Northern Territory is expected to receive significant economic benefits, including:
- >$220 million increase inreal income for the NT.
- >13,000 full time jobs (incl. indirect employment).
- >$3.5 billion in additional revenue for the NT Government and Traditional Owners over 25-years (~$140 million per annum)
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Tamboran Resources Ltd (ASX:TBN) is a natural gas company that intends to play a constructive role in the global energy transition towards a lower carbon future by developing low CO2 unconventional natural gas resources in the Beetaloo Sub-basin within the Greater McArthur Basin in the Northern Territory of Australia. Tamboran's key assets are a 25% working interest in EP 161 and a 100% working interest in EP 136, EP 143 and EP(A) 197 which are located in the Beetaloo Sub-basin.
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Asia Hikes on China Growth News
Shares in major Asia-Pacific markets rose on Wednesday, as a private survey showed accelerating Chinese services activity growth in July.
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dropped 57.75 points, or 0.2%, to 27,584.08.
The Japanese yen traded at 109.19 per U.S. dollar, having strengthened from levels above 109.6 against the greenback earlier this week.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng zoomed 231.73 points, or 0.9%, to 26,426.55, with shares of Chinese tech giant Tencent jumping 2.4% after seeing heavy losses yesterday.
The Australian dollar changed hands at $0.7419, higher than levels below $0.735 seen earlier in the trading week.
In Shanghai, the CSI 300 gained 44.39 points, or 0.9%, to 4,978.05
The Caixin/Markit services Purchasing Managers' Index for July came in at 54.9 on Wednesday, up from June's reading of 50.3.
PMI readings above 50 represent expansion, while those below that level signal contraction. PMI readings are sequential and represent month-on-month expansion or contractions.
In other markets
The Kospi index in Korea added 43.24 points, or 1.3%, to 3,280.38.
In Taiwan, the Taiex index moved up 70.13 points, or 0.4%, to 17,623.89
In Singapore, the Straits Times Index regained 33.65 points, or 1.1%, to 3,182.90.
In New Zealand, the NZX 50 recovered 96.79 points, or 0.8%, to 12,797.29.
In Australia, the ASX 200 restocked 28.7 points, or 0.4%, to 7,503.18
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov.1
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG presented its agricultural initiative "Thriving Land | Supporting Agri-food Education," to be implemented in all three Northern Greek prefectures traversed by the pipeline, said the message on the consortium's website.
As part of the initiative, TAP will invest 1 million euros in educational and applied biotechnological activities, aiming at supporting the cultivation, marketing, and sale of distinct agri-food products or varieties locally produced in areas across the route of the pipeline, said the message.
The project will be implemented by the American Farm School of Thessaloniki (AFS) and the Institute of Applied Biosciences (INAB) of the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), and monitored by the Bodossaki Foundation.
TAP is a part of the Southern Gas Corridor which is one of the priority energy projects for the EU.
TAP project envisages transportation of gas from the Stage 2 of development of Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz gas and condensate field to the EU countries.
The pipeline will be connected to the Trans-Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP) on the Turkish-Greek border, run through Greece, Albania and the Adriatic Sea, before coming ashore in Italy's south.
TAP's shareholders are: BP (20 percent), State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (20 percent), Snam (20 percent), Fluxys (19 percent), Enagas (16 percent) and Axpo (5 percent).
TAP will be 878 kilometers in length (Greece 550 km, Albania 215 km, Adriatic Sea 105 km, and Italy 8 km). Its highest point will be 1,800 meters in Albania's mountains, while its lowest point will be 820 meters beneath the sea.
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Dhaka : Located at the centre of the business and diplomat area in the capital, Amari Dhaka won the 'Resort and Retreat Award 2022' from LUX Life Magazine.
LUX Life launched the Resorts and Retreats Awards almost a decade ago to recognise those who have dedicated themselves to offering the finest experiences, products and services all over the globe.
This award annually recognises the Best Contemporary Business Hotel - Dhaka 'for proven expertise, customer service and commitment to promoting excellence in the sector'.
After an exhaustive evaluation during the seventh edition of the annual 'Resort and Retreat Awards 2022', the international jury of LUX Life Magazine has awarded the prize in the category 'Best Luxury Hotel Resort' to Amari Dhaka 'for its merit and contribution to the luxury industry, now and more than ever, in a time of uncertainty'.
On the occasion, Christopher Baker, General Manager, Amari Dhaka, said, 'We are very happy and proud of our team. In times as difficult as these, our staff has kept the enthusiasm and the service quality we offer our clients. This recognition from LUX Life Magazine is an incentive that encourages and inspires us to continue improving and innovating in our value offer.'
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) QNA
Doha: Qatar News Agency (QNA) inaugurated yesterday the QNA Training Hall at the agency's headquarters in Al Dafna district, Doha.
The inauguration comes in line with QNA's vision seeking to develop its cadres and raise their efficiency by offering specialised quality training programmes presented by professional trainers and experts.
Director-General of QNA Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi inaugurated the hall in the presence of several QNA officials.
On this occasion, he stressed that this step comes within the framework of the QNA's plans and aspirations to create a creative journalistic environment through continuous training that keeps pace with the latest developments and in accordance with best practices in the field of media.
He added that QNA would spare no effort in providing the most qualified lecturers and trainers in various media disciplines and adhere to standards of quality, performance and excellence, in addition to employing its theoretical and practical expertise in journalism that extends for nearly half a century.
Training is one of the main pillars that media institutions need amid the rapid developments in the media field at the global level, in addition to keeping pace with the country's great developments in journalism and media, which requires qualifying cadres and building media capacities in various agencies, he said.
He indicated that the QNA Training Hall would train press and media graduates who wish to join QNA or media, and communication and public relations departments in other institutions across the country.
QNA seeks to make this hall a destination for journalistic and media training in the country, to contribute to building capacities and media cadres in various institutions through professional training programs and according to strict professional standards in a way that contributes to achieving Qatar National Vision 2030, he said.
QNA Training Official Khadija Hussein Abdullah said that the hall consists of two rooms, each with a capacity of 20 participants and is currently designated for QNA's employees to raise their efficiency and development through the specialised trainers and experts from inside Qatar. She added that the hall is equipped with the latest equipment and technologies to provide professional courses in an integrated professional training environment.
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(MENAFN- MSCOMMS) Clinical trial shows ClearPlasma from Plas-Free reduces bleeding and hospitalization time for patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding
NAZARETH, Israel, 13 April 2021 – Plas-Free, an NGT3 VC portfolio company, has successfully completed the open label phase of its recent clinical trial by enrolling 5 patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding in Israel.
In parallel, the Company has recruited 5 additional patients in its multi-center (Italy and Czech Republic), double blind, randomized clinical study on upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It's planned that the Israeli sites will join the multi-center study following the approval of the safety of the open label phase by the Israeli Ministry of Health.
''The results of this phase demonstrate the safety of the company's technology and also the first signs of efficacy in reducing bleeding and hospitalization time,” said Plas-Free CEO Dr. Zeev Dvashi.
The Plas-Free team worked together to develop ClearPlasma™, a disposable filtration system that improves the treatment of patients with massive bleeding. By extracting plasminogen, a naturally-occurring protein responsible for dissolving blood clots, ClearPlasma transforms blood plasma to enhance coagulation and favor haemostasis.
Plas-Free is part of Nazareth-based NGT3, a VC firm investing in life science startups led by Arab and Jewish entrepreneurs with a strong belief that the most effective platform for strengthening Jewish-Arab relations is an economic one, allowing for collaboration and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships.
Products developed by NGT3 portfolio companies are already saving lives by making cancer surgery safer for women, helping patients suffering from chronic heart or kidney failure, preventing hemorrhage, and accelerating healing after neurosurgery.
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Law restricting out-of-state electricity purchases struck down
A federal judge recently ruled that the state of Minnesota cannot block utilities from entering into agreements for additional power from either new or existing coals plants and selling the electricity in Minnesota.
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(MENAFN- Palestine News Network )
Mafar the Palestinian announced their first release for the New Year 2022, based on the poem“Do Not Leave Me” from the book of poem collection (The End of the Night) by the Palestinian resistance poet Mahmoud Darwish.
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Mafar has approached the theme of the track through the selection of the poem (la Tatrukini) – (لا تتركيني) which is considered one of the most interesting amongst the poems in the book“The End of The Night” which is a selection of poems written by the poet of the Palestinian resistance, Mahmoud Darwish.
The poem is considered a special one among others as it portrays a man that is pleading with his significant other not to leave him while comparing her to Palestine through the usage of the words“homeland”,“olive trees”,“rocks”.
Mafar finds itself closer to the words of this poem especially at the presence of metaphoric comparison of our homeland Palestine, while on the other hand, it would be a first for Mafar to perform a love song in such a manner where it involves metaphors that roots and reminds the listener of the Palestinian cause.
Mahmoud Darwish is considered the poet of the Palestinian resistance, and one of the most important contemporary Palestinian poets whose name is associated with the poetry of the revolution and the stolen homeland, Palestine.
Mafar is a Palestinian Band That Presents Independent/Alternative Rock Music.
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Doha, Qatar: A new artwork titled 'Azm' (determination) has been unveiled at the Qatar Foundation as it celebrates the 25th anniversary of its establishment. Read Also
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Advisor of Cultural Affairs at Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) HE Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed bin Ali Al-Thani created the artwork.
The artwork consists of three sculptural pieces of three women, wearing the traditional abaya and battoulah - reflecting traditional women's clothing in the Qatari culture.
His Excellency stated that the artwork 'Azm' symbolizes the homeland, explaining that the sculpture was created from granite located in Aswan in southern Egypt, which the pharaohs had anciently used to make their pieces and sculptures.
He stressed his keenness to accentuate the design of the sculpture to portray the strength and determination of the country, amid all the challenges that it had faced during its journey towards renaissance.
His Excellency concluded his statements by noting that this artwork was chosen by QF, as the work symbolizes the foundation's logo (three branches of the Sidra tree), indicating that the creating this piece of art took him about two and a half years.
It is noteworthy that Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization.
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LAHORE (Dunya News) – Provincial Minister for Local Government and Community Development Punjab Mian Mehmood ur-Rasheed called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday.
Political situation in the country as well as party matters were discussed during the meeting.
PM briefed about CM Punjab Complaint Cell
Chairman Chief Minister Complaint Cell Punjab Zubair Niazi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday.
Zubair Niazi briefed the Prime Minister about the performance of CM Complaint Cell as well as the measures taken for its further improvement.


Canada sex attack court case names well-known Vatican cardinal
(MENAFN) A class action claim filed in Canada issued on Tuesday contains the name of a Vatican cardinal who is seen as a likely successor to Pontiff Francis.
Marc Ouellet, the previous archbishop of the province of Quebec, is blamed of sexual attack by a woman known only as "F."
The woman stated she was an intern when the attacks happened from 2008 to 2010 in the Quebec district.
"He grabbed me and then … his hands on my back, they went down pretty low," F informed Radio-Canada's investigative program Enquete in the spring. "Quite intrusive for, let's say for someone who is my superior, who is the archbishop of Quebec."
The permission for the class action was offered by a Canadian judge in May but it was not filed till Tuesday.
F is one of over 100 victims who say to have been sexually attacked by 88 priests and staff members of the Quebec district 82 years ago.
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(MENAFN) U.S. Leader Joe Biden proposed on Wednesday that the national military seek objections to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s possible trip to Taiwan.
His remarks followed two days of stern warnings from Beijing that the trip could irreparably ruin Sino-US ties.
“I think the military thinks it’s not a good idea right now. But I don’t know what his status is,” Biden told the media after receiving a question about Pelosi’s possible visit to Taiwan.
He spoke to the press on Air Force One, returning to Washington from Massachusetts, where he revealed the executive’s decisions on climate change.
According to multiple media outlets on Tuesday, Pelosi wanted to take a congressional delegation to Taipei next month, after canceling the visit in April after contracting Covid-19.
Pelosi or the Taipei administration have not officially confirmed or denied the rumor.
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Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Sheikh Dr. Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed Al Thani, Qatar Airways, Qatar Tourism and Discover Qatar joined forces to support the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) to organise the Qatar Whale Shark Conservation Forum 2023.
The enlightening event on biodiversity attempts to educate on the preservation of this endangered species. This forum was in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and ran for two days, from May 22-23.
Qatar is home to one of the largest whale shark congregations on Earth. These are gentle and beautiful creatures, which congregate in huge numbers in the waters off the coast of Qatar, between the months of April to September. They are unfortunately under threat due to worldwide-unregulated fishing. The forum intends to inform and spread awareness on these kind creatures.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H E Akbar Al Baker said:“Qatar has the largest concentration of whale sharks in the world; making it the only place visitors can see so many in a single sighting. Unfortunately, the marine life is in danger due to the unregulated fishing seen all over the world. As part of Qatar Airways' commitment toward the environment, we fully support the forum's initiative and as the official Airline Partner, we are proud to have invited a number of experts and speakers in the field of whale sharks at regional and neighbouring levels to address the issue and raise awareness.”
As part of the social responsibility towards the environment, and in order to spread awareness about the whale sharks, the Qatar Whale Shark Conservation Forum is pushing for preservation efforts, as well as raising the attendees' awareness about these creatures.
The information includes marine biodiversity and the importance of protecting these endangered species. Furthermore, Qatar pushes for responsible tourism, where visitors can safely observe, as well as learn about these gentle creatures.
To enjoy the unique experience yourself, guests can book Discover Qatar's once-in-a-lifetime tours to view Whale Sharks This Summer. For more information visit Discover Qatar is the only operator in Qatar licensed by Qatar Tourism to operate this eco-tour.
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(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Doha April 27 - The International Orgaisation of Employers (IOE) Secretary General Brent Wilton has praised the tireless efforts being made by the State of Qatar in the field of labor rights.
The State of Qatar has a story to tell with regard to what they are doing in the area of labor rights in particular providing very good conditions for them said Wilton adding that this story must be recognized by everyone.
In remarks he made on the sidelines of his visit to the labors' city project ( Barwa- Al Baraha) Brent Wilton emphazised the need for establishing more similar initiatives as well as closer communication with international bodies and organisations so it is clear for everyone that Qatar is on the right track with regard to labors' rights.
He expressed IOE's readiness to interact closely with the Qatari side to shed light on the efforts of the State of Qatar in this area in order to refute the concerns of many foreign parties.
Wilton said that the project of Barwa - Al Baraha is a source of pride adding that more similar projects must be done so that a lot of people would get to know the opportunities provided for the workers by the State of Qatar.
The IOE Secretary General said all the indicators are telling that the overall situation in the state is very good but the questions which arise now are how many more buildings can be constructed? how long will the construction process take in order to refute the subjects of controversy?. (MORE)
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Washington: Seven US military personnel were killed when the helicopter carrying them crashed during a routine transport mission in western Iraq, a defense official said Friday.
"It was a routine troop transport operation going from Iraq to Syria, nothing out of the ordinary," the official said.
"There were seven people aboard -- they are all believed to be dead."
Another official said that four of those killed in Thursday's crash belonged to the Air Force.
A Pentagon statement said the crash involved a Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk and did not appear to be a result of enemy activity.
An accompanying US helicopter reported the crash and a quick reaction force comprised of Iraqi Security Forces and US-led coalition members secured the scene.
"This tragedy reminds us of the risks our men and women face every day in service of our nations. We are thinking of the loved ones of these service members today," Brigadier General Jonathan Braga said.
"We are grateful to the Iraqi security forces for their immediate assistance in response to this tragic incident."
The identities of those killed will be released after next of kin are notified.
The US has operated both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in Iraq during the war against the Islamic State group, which overran large areas north and west of Baghdad in 2014.
US forces began carrying out air strikes against IS in August 2014, a campaign that was later expanded to Syria, and has provided weapons, training and other support to forces fighting the jihadists in both countries.
Baghdad declared victory over the extremists late last year, but IS still has the ability to carry out deadly violence in Iraq, including a series of attacks in the country's north that left 25 dead earlier this month.
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Demonstrators gathered in front of the federal parliament building on Thursday evening Keystone / Peter Klaunzer
Police used a water cannon, rubber bullets and irritant spray to break up an illegal demonstration against coronavirus measures that turned violent in the Swiss capital Bern on Thursday night.
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“After several warnings from police, participants pushed against the barriers in front of the federal parliament building and attacked police and the emergency services, which meant that measures had to be taken,” a Bern cantonal police statementExternal link said.
One person was injured in a scuffle between groups of people, the statement added.
According to the Swiss news agency Keystone-SDA, an estimated 3,000-4,000 people gathered on the square in front of Bern main station at about 7.30pm on Thursday evening. They then moved through the city centre towards parliament.
Some participants then pushed against the protective barriers, shook them or tried to lift them up, before receiving warnings from police. Objects, as well as fireworks and firecrackers, were also thrown at officers and the emergency services, the statement said.
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Police used a water cannon in parliament square Keystone / Peter Klaunzer
After this, police intervened. The city of Bern's head of security Reto Nause said only a small amount of irritant was sprayed. The demonstration was broken up by around 10pm.
Further investigations into the incident and possible damage to property are ongoing, police said.
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Credit demand among US consumers decreases in 2023
(MENAFN) The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report on Monday indicating a decline in the demand for credit among American consumers in 2023.
This year, the average credit application rate stood at 41.2 percent, marking a decrease from the 44.8 percent recorded in 2022 and notably falling below the pre-pandemic level of 45.8 percent observed in 2019.
Furthermore, the report highlighted an uptick in reported credit rejection rates among applicants, showing an increase of 2.1 percentage points to reach 20.1 percent in 2023, compared to the 18.0 percent figure reported in the previous year.
"Most credit application rates weakened, except for applications for credit card limit increases, which rose," the bank mentioned in its SCE Credit Access Survey, which is assessed every four months.
"Rejection rates on credit applications rose overall but declined for credit card limit extension applications. Rejection rates also declined for new mortgage applications, likely reflecting higher creditworthiness among the smaller group of consumers who applied for new mortgages in 2023," it also mentioned.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to Apollo Hospital's emergency unit in Kolkata on Saturday, February 10, after reportedly feeling unwell. It was later disclosed that he had suffered an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke. However, reassuring updates followed over the weekend, indicating an improvement in his condition.
On Sunday, a video surfaced online, showing Mithun resting in his hospital bed while being visited by his doctor and West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar. In the video, the doctor was seen advising Mithun to stay hydrated, implying a positive trajectory in his recovery process.
The news of Mithun's hospitalization prompted several political figures and acquaintances to visit him and extend their well wishes. Suvendu Adhikari, another prominent political leader, shared a photo and video from his visit, expressing satisfaction with Mithun's improved health status. He conveyed hopes for a swift recovery and discharge from the hospital.
Actress Debashree Roy, who also visited Mithun, conveyed to the media that he was on the mend and had transitioned from the ICU to a regular room. She mentioned that Mithun's sugar levels had dropped, causing discomfort, but assured that he was now recuperating well.
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Director Pathikrit Basu, after meeting Mithun in the hospital, shared optimistic insights into the actor's condition. He revealed Mithun's intention to resume work shortly and his eagerness to return to the sets after a brief recovery period.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) The West Bengal government has cancelled all leaves for police personnel till the end of counting for the forthcoming panchayat polls.
The order comes into effect from June 10 and will continue till July 11, the date of counting. The polls will be conducted in a single phase on July 8.
Though it is not yet clear if the State Election Commission (SEC) will agree on the deployment of central armed forces for the panchayat elections, State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha has said that people should have faith in the state administration's capability of holding free and fair elections.
Earlier on Friday, a division bench of the Calcutta High Court observed that five days are not enough for filing nominations for 75,000 seats for the panchayat polls and there is a need for a review of the situation by the SEC. The bench also directed the state government to submit its observations on the deployment of central armed forces before the court on Monday.
Immediately after the court observation, Sinha held a meeting with the top bureaucrats and police officers of the state to review the situation.
After the meeting, Sinha said he had a discussion on the possibilities of deploying enough state police personnel in each and every booth for the rural civic body polls.
However, he did not make it clear if the deadline for filing nominations will be extended.
"No decision has been taken so far in this matter. The nomination process just started today. We will take a decision according to the evolving situation," Sinha said.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte visited Ukrainian defenders in a military hospital in Kharkiv.
According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the press service of the Office of the President .
The Ukrainian President and the Dutch Prime Minister spoke with the soldiers and wished them a speedy recovery.
"Thank you for your service, for what you have done for us. We are proud of you. Everything will be Ukraine. I wish you a speedy recovery!" said Zelensky.
The President awarded the servicemen with the orders "For Courage" of III class and the medals "For Military Service to Ukraine."
Additionally, the Head of State awarded the medical staff of the clinical center with the Orders of Princess Olga of III class and Danylo Halytskyi.
"I'm grateful to our medical workers for the great work – you are saving our soldiers," the President said.
For his part, the Dutch Prime Minister added: "I want to express my deep respect to you. You are a very brave nation."
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte signed a bilateral security agreement in Kharkiv.
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By Central Bank of Barbados
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Barbadians can now buy a limited-edition commemorative coin to recognise the country's 55th anniversary of Independence and the transition to a Parliamentary Republic.
The Central Bank of Barbados announced today that the sterling silver coin with a gold-plated finish on one side, is a unique collector's item or an elegant gift to mark this historic occasion.
On the obverse side of the coin is a gold-plated pride of Barbados flower, with the words“Celebrating the 55th Independence and National Day November 2021” inscribed at the top, and the face value of $55 imprinted at the bottom. The reverse side features the coat of arms.
The coins come with a certificate of authenticity stating that each one is made of .999 fine silver and plated with 24Kt gold.
The Osborne Coinage Company in the United States of America minted the coins that were made available for sale at $200 each from the bank's currency and payments oversight department, Wednesday, December 1, 2021.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct.9
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
The European Council has adopted a revised regulation concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply, said the message on the Council's website.
The legislative act will enter into force four days after being published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
'The general purpose of the regulation is to reinforce the European Union energy security, reducing its dependency on others for energy supplies and enabling it to deal more quickly and efficiently with any gas supply crises,' said the message.
It will also contribute to a better functioning internal energy market and to build greater trust and solidarity both within the EU and with its partners from the Energy Community.
The main elements of the regulation are: enhanced regional cooperation and coordination set on risk-based groups of member states; mandatory regional preventive action plans and emergency plans, as well as regional risk assessments, to be prepared jointly by all member states within the same risk-group; a solidarity mechanism which will have a mandatory application in extreme crisis scenarios; increased monitoring of provisions in the gas supply contracts; specific obligations of EU member states towards the Energy Community, as well as Commission powers to coordinate the application of the legal framework between the EU and the Energy Community.
This regulation, as well as the decision regarding intergovernmental agreements (IGA"s), are two of the main building blocks of the Energy Union strategy.
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Hyderabad: As many as 2,734 COVID-19 positive cases and nine deaths were reported in Telangana on August 31, taking the total number of cases to 127,697 in the state.
According to the state health department, the total number of cases includes 95,162 recoveries and 836 deaths. At present, 31,699 COVID- 19 patients are being isolated and treated in the state.
Notably, 69,921 new COVID-19 positive cases and 819 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
India’s COVID-19 case tally reached 3,691,167 including 785,996 active cases, 2,839,883 cured/discharged/migrated and 65,288 people have succumbed to the disease in the country.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russia's obsession with the war has become the only raison d'être for the Kremlin and, regardless of the price, the Russian dictator needs to show some gains in the war against Ukraine before his presidential campaign.
The relevant statement was made by Yevhenii Tsymbaliuk, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the International Organizations in Vienna, at the regular meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on Thursday, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Russia's obsession with the war has become the only raison d'être for the Kremlin. Intense battles continue to take place along the entire frontline,” Tsymbaliuk said.
In his words, the hotspots are now Kupiansk, Lyman, Marinka, Avdiivka and Bakhmut, as well as the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
“Huge losses of the Russian army near Avdiivka prove that the Russian president needs some gains, regardless of the price, before the announcement of his presidential campaign,” Tsymbaliuk noted.
The Ukrainian envoy also spoke of Russia's further terror campaign against civilians.
“Since November 29, Russia attacked Ukraine with 21, 20, 25, 11, 12, 23, 17, 48 and 18 Shahed drones respectively. Night by night. This night Russia again attacked port infrastructure in Izmail. Food security remains Russia's target,” Tsymbaliuk stressed.
He pointed out that Russia continues to create enormous risks of nuclear incidents for the whole region.
In particular, on November 29, the IAEA team reported hearing several explosions near the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), which is located far from the frontline.
A day before, the IAEA reported about several rockets that appeared to have been fired from area close to the Zaporizhzhia NPP.
“The use of the nuclear power plant as a shield for Russia's military activities is more than a war crime. It is a crime against humanity,” Tsymbaliuk concluded.
A reminder that Russian troops intensified efforts in the Marinka direction and near the Donetsk region's Avdiivka. Fierce battles are underway.
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