Saudi Kingdom rejects France’s arrest of suspect in Khashoggi murder case
(MENAFN) On Tuesday evening, Saudi Arabia rejected news that a suspect of the hit group, which killed reported Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 in the Kingdom's Istanbul consulate, was captured in France.
The embassy in Paris addressed the Saudi foreign ministry in a tweet saying press briefings regarding the capture of a Saudi national in France for suspecting that he is a part of the killing case are “incorrect.”
The embassy stated that the captured individual has “nothing to do with the case in question.”
The embassy said that he must be freed "immediately,” preserving their claim that France detained the wrong individual.
On Tuesday’s morning, France declared the capture of the 33 year-old Aedh Al-Otaibi at the Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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Mendhar: BharatiyaJanata Party (BJP) J&K President RavinderRaina Thursday said that the party was committed to doing justice with Rajouri and Poonch.
Addressing a public gathering at Mendhar in Poonch district, Raina said that the people of Rajouri and Poonch had benefitted from the numerous public welfare decisions taken by Prime Minister NarendraModi-led government.
He said that the traditional regional parties had played with the rights and lives of people for 70 long years.
Raina said that the people-centric Modi government had now taken care of every neglected section in the remotest of regions.
He said that the Rajouri-Poonch belt had long been neglected in terms of development projects.
“Now, BJP is committed to doing justice with all those people of Rajouri and Poonch who were at loss for these decades in the past,” Raina said.
Talking to media persons on the sidelines of the rally, he vowed to provide justice to the Pahari population of J&K saying that BJP would extend all rights of the Gujjars and Bakerwals to the community.
“Gujjars and Bakerwals were kept deprived of several genuine rights like the Forest Rights Act but BJP provided these rights to these communities,” Raina said.
He blamed former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and former chief minister Sheikh Abdullah for the partition of J&K.
He said BJP was becoming the most favorite party for the people of the entire J&K including Kashmir, and the rallies of the party were going on at every place.
Raina said that time had come when BJP would form its government in J&K.
“We will achieve the target of 50 seats in J&K, and the next chief minister will be from BJP,” he said.


Afghan Civilian Death Crisis
A tragic milestone has been marked in Afghanistan: The number of civilian deaths attributed to American- and NATO-led forces in the last half-year has outstripped the number caused by insurgents.
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The upsurge in deaths at the hands of Western forces has been driven by Taliban tactics as well as by actions of the American military and its allies.
But the growing toll is causing widespread disillusionment among the Afghan people, eroding support for the government of President Hamid Karzai and exacerbating political rifts among NATO allies about the nature and goals of the mission in Afghanistan.
More than 500 Afghan civilians have been reported killed this year, and the rate has dramatically increased in the last month.
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Islamabad: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday declared the federal government a collection of incompetent, less intelligent and ignorant people adding that the time has come for PM Imran Khan government to leave the power.
Talking to media after appearing before an accountability court of Islamabad on Wednesday, Murad Ali Shah said that the Imran Khan government can destroy constitution.
He said that the Sindh government has reservation over last census for which a letter was written to call a joint session of parliament but there was no response from the federal government.
Murad said that the government has called the joint sitting of the parliament for conducting rigging in the coming general elections.
He claimed that PPP runs on the directions of its voters adding that to become angry is not a solution of any problem.
The CM Sindh said that the people wanted to get rid of the federal government


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Chilly bird count a success
Eighteen species and 690 birds were tallied and record numbers of American goldfinches were counted. It was a down year compared to average, but organizer Steve Wilson said the event has a bright future.
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Palestinian PM urges to reject Bennett’s no's
(MENAFN)Palestine’s prime minister urged a universal view of Palestinians and the global society against his Israeli prime minister "no's."
Muhammad Shtayyeh used the "no's" as he referred to Naftali Bennett’s rejection to discuss with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to continue Israel-Palestinian talks, and overlooked both countries solution.
Shtayyeh informed the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers in Ramallah, the center of the occupied West Bank that the Israeli “Prime Minister's no's, no contact with President (Mahmoud Abbas) Abu Mazen, no negotiations, and no Palestinian state, demonstrate that the program of this Israeli government is only to promote settlement and confiscate more land, further deprive our people of their natural resources, and bulldoze the geographical base of the State of Palestine.”
Shtayyeh also advised the "need of a serious stance" among all Palestinians and the worldwide society, “especially from the countries that advocate and believe in the two-state solution" against the opinion of the Israeli administration.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The World Health Organization is convening an experts' meeting from Geneva at midday (1100 GMT) on Friday to assess the new Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529 amid growing concern, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said.
'WHO is convening a meeting ... to better understand the timeline for studies that are under way and to determine if this variant should be designated as a variant of interest or variant of concern,' he said.
Nearly 100 sequences of the variant have been reported, and early analysis shows it has 'a large number of mutations' requiring further study, Lindmeier said. The WHO had no comment for now on travel restrictions imposed by some authorities on southern african countries linked to the variant, he added.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Los Angeles, March 5 (IANS) Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiani will be seen starring in the fourth season of mystery comedy-drama television series 'Only Murders In The Building', which is currently in production.
Nanjiani will be joining Eva Longoria, Molly Shannon and Eugene Levy. Details about his character or the show's plot are still under wraps, reports deadline.
However, the series will revolve around unraveling the murder of character Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), Charles-Haden Savage's (Steve Martin) identical stunt double from his years on the series Brazzos and its 2020 revival.
Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich had earlier shared that 'Only Murders In the Building' trio -- Charles, Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez), will start the new season with a trip to Los Angeles.
Actress Meryl Streep is set to reprise the role of Loretta Durkin.
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LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday claimed that the masses would vote for the PML-N on July 25.
Talking to the media along with Mussadaq Malik, she said that conspiracies to keep the PML-N out of the political process would not succeed.
She claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had wasted the nation’s precious time through sit-ins and lockdowns, but the common man would reject them through their vote.
She further said that the PML-N was contesting the general election to uphold the respect of voting and people would support a party considering its development works. “PML-N is struggling for the rights of people,” she stated.
To a query, Marriyum replied that PML-N was going to set up an anti-rigging cell where its workers would monitor the election process.


KARACHI: The Sindh Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed on Thursday having captured four allegedly RAW affiliated terrorists from Karachi.
The seized suspected were identified as Mohsin, Abdul Jabbar, Shafiq, and Khalid.
After having arrested these suspects, Senior Superintendent of Police (CTD) Naveed Khawaja said during a press conference that the suspects these terrorists were allegedly running a network from different locations including India, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore and Dubai.
“All the arrested persons are Pakistanis but they were working for RAW and trying to disrupt the peace of the city,” SSP Khawaja claimed.
He said that the arrested would be filed for hatching plots against Pakistan and its sovereignty. He also stated that the arrested terrorists have also disclosed information about bank accounts of traders and builders who received aid from RAW.
The SSP said that he provided the State Bank with collected information seeking legal action to be taken against the criminals.
He also said that the arrested terrorists have given information concerning cached explosives and arms, which would be recovered after further investigation and interrogation.
After initial interrogation, SSP said, one of the arrested has agreed to become a chief witness for the said cases.


SIALKOT: Commerce Adviser Abdul Razak Dawood has said that the government was evolving effective policies to boost industrial sector.
Speaking at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) on Saturday, the minister said that the business community was being taken into confidence for implementation of investment-friendly policies.
He said that the government was making all-out efforts for ease of doing business to expedite economic activities. He said that the government would support the business community in every matter. He urged the exporters to widen the range of products as the government was focusing on export-led growth of the economy.
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Two doctors were involved in a fight yesterday (19) afternoon at the Anuradhapura hospital. The Anuradhapura Police state that the fight took place in the office of the Deputy Director of the Anuradhapura Hospital.
The fight happened between the Planning Director doctor and the Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
The specialist doctor came to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) office in Anuradhapura and lodged a complaint that he was assaulted by the Planning Director doctor. The Planning Director went to the Anuradhapura Police and lodged a complaint that he was assaulted by the Obstetrician.
After lodging the two Police complaints, both doctors were admitted to the Anuradhapura Hospital for treatment.
There were a large number of patients in the hospital when the clash took place after a heated argument between the two doctors. Police information stated that the clash occurred in the presence of the patients as well as the staff members.
A senior Police officer said that it is clear from the complaints made by the two doctors to the police that the origin of this fight was a plan that was allegedly carried out without the Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
The officer said that a conflict regarding a duty has escalated into a fight. Police further said that a team from the Anuradhapura Police is conducting investigations.


All sectors from textile, shoes, automotive to food postponed their exhibitions planned to be organized this year to 2021 due to the troublesome pandemic.
The companies have already started their preparations for the exhibitions to be held next year. Leading technology manufacturers of the textile industry are looking forward to ITM 2021, which is one of the world’s largest exhibitions in its field, to introduce their latest innovations and machinery.
Textile machinery manufacturers around the world had to slow down their production during the troublesome pandemic period. Recently, textile machinery manufacturers, who have focused on developing their technologies and searching for new markets, have also focused on increasing their competitive preparations for the exhibitions that were postponed to 2021.


Indictments Served On Johnston Fernando
(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
The Colombo High Court today served indictments on former Minister Johnston Fernando and three others on bribery allegations.
The indictments were served on Fernando, former CWE chairman Eraj Fernando and former CWE Working Director Mohamed Shakeer.
The court released the accused on cash bails each of Rs. 50,000 and personal bails of Rs. 1 million.
An overseas travel ban was also imposed on the accused. (Colombo Gazette)
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday felicitated the girls students of Government Senior Secondary school (Girls) of the city for making a chip which has been installed in a Satellite produced at ISRO.
The Chief Minister congratulated these students of the school situated on the Mall Road, for the rare feat and extended them best wishes for the future. He said that the rare accomplishments of these students will inspire the other students in the coming future to achieve such goals.
Bhagwant Mann said that this is a proud moment for the entire state and its people adding that it has once again reflected that Punjab has immense talent which needs to be channelized well.
The Chief Minister said that the bright students of this school have proved that there is no dearth of innovation and expertise amongst the students of Punjab. He said that given a platform these students can excel in any field due to which the state government will make every effort to encourage them.
Bhagwant Mann said that the ‘Schools of Eminence’ being set up by the Punjab government across the state is one such humble effort.The Chief Minister envisioned that these schools will groom the students for the future competitions as per their own interests.
He said that this will help the students excel in the field of their choice and enable them to compete with their convent educated peers globally. Bhagwant Mann also handed over a cheque worth Rs 3 lakh to the students to bear the expenses for SriHarikota adding he said that no stone will be left unturned to facilitate the students for such noble cause.


Kenya: five police officers die in roadside bomb
(MENAFN) Officials declared that five Kenyan paramilitary policemen have died in a roadside explosive in Liboi town along the Kenya-Somalia border.
The incident took place at 8 a.m , after the officers were heading to Liboi border point when their vehicle drover over a landmine, according to Joshua Chepchieng, Garissa County Commissioner.
Chepcheing added: "It is true that we have lost our officers this morning in the unfortunate incident. We will provide more details later,".
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Gas and electricity prices are going to go up and Pakistanis should prepare for it, said Senator Shibli Faraz.
“Pakistani people will have to mentally prepare for a lot of things until we put necessary energy-renewable policies into effect,” he told the media on Thursday. “Electricity prices will go up and there will be load-shedding as well,” he added.
“Gas prices will also go up and gas load-shedding will also take place,” he added. “We have to make difficult decisions and we will.”
He said the last government left the country in an economic crisis. “Every government leaves the country in heaps of debts and with no funds. The last government has broken all records,” he said.


Health delivery budget
Mpumalanga's department of health and social services will today present its policy and budget speech for 2007-2008.
Department spokesman Mpho Gabashane said the province had made significant progress in health generally, and particularly in fighting HIV-Aids.
He said the MEC for health would also speak about service delivery.
"MEC William Lubisi is expected to outline the measures that were put in place to ensure that our people not only have access to health care services, but also that it is done with the utmost respect to human dignity," he said.
He said the department was confident that its district health services plan could deliver "efficient, effective and quality health care". - Alfred Moselkgomo


Kuwait reports 4,548 new Covid -19 cases
Today, Wednesday, the Ministry of Health announced the registration of 4,548 new cases of the emerging coronavirus (Covid 19) in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases registered in the country to 446,547
. 741 cases of recovery were recorded, bringing the total number of people recovered to 415,608, indicating that the percentage of total cases of recovery out of the total infections amounted to 93.1 percent.
He explained that no deaths were recorded as a result of the infections, bringing the total number of registered cases to 2473.oin Our Telegram group to know the latest news https://t.me/kuwaitoffering
He stated that the number of people receiving medical care in the intensive care departments reached 17 cases, while the total number of cases that were confirmed to be infected and are still receiving the necessary care reached 28,466, and the total number of cases in (Covid 19) wards is 200 cases.
He added that the number of swabs that were conducted in the same period amounted to 35,335, bringing the total of tests to 6308844, noting that the percentage of infections for the number of these swabs amounted to 12.9 percent.


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West Fargo Soccer Club players win state challenge
The West Fargo Knights of Columbus held their annual State Soccer Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Scheels Soccer Complex.
The contest was open to boys and girls ages 10 to 14 in West Fargo and surrounding communities.
The West Fargo Soccer Club had several players participate in the State Soccer Challenge, with three players beating all challengers in their respective divisions.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Some 69,546 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Health Ministry has said on Facebook.
'Some 27,261 people received their first dose, 24,700 people received their second dose, 501 people received an additional dose, and 17,084 people got a booster dose,' the statement said.
Since the launch of the vaccination program in Ukraine, 15,191,377 people have received their first dose, 14,490,784 people have received both doses, 13,609 people have got an additional dose, and 225,868 people have received a booster dose. A total of 29,921,638 doses have been administered so far.
A total of 19,118 COVID-19 infections were recorded in Ukraine on January 24.
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This is a really sad article about Tara Reid’s struggles with her health. It’s clear that she has been dealing with a lot of physical and mental health issues, and it’s really unfortunate that she has been subjected to so much scrutiny and judgement from the public.
I think it’s really important that we have more compassion and understanding when it comes to celebrities and their health issues. It’s not fair for people to be so judgemental and to make assumptions about their health without knowing the full story. We need to be more understanding and supportive, and give celebrities the space to be open and honest about their health struggles.


Al-Khelaifi Takes Opening Round Honours
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Abdulla Ali al-Khelaifi took victory in the both the races at the opening round of the Qatar Touring Car Championship on Friday. Held at the Lusail International Circuit as a support race for the Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 KM – FIA World Endurance Championship 2024, the Qatari drivers showcased their exceptional driving skills.
In the Race 1, al-Khelaifi delivered a standout performance, clinching the first place comfortably with a total time of 23:36.980 secs in a Honda S2000. Ahmed al-Asiri and Ibrahim al-Abdulghani were second and third respectively.
In the Race 2, al-Khelaifi emerged victorious under the floodlights in a time of 40:49.314, while al-Abdulghani, also in a Honda S2000, finished a close second, 10.736 secs behind. Al-Asiri, driving a Honda Civic, secured the third spot, crossing the finish line in 41:05.749 secs.
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Citing health reasons, the president of the University of California, Mark Yudof, said Friday that he would step down at the end of August. Mr. Yudof, who has overseen the 10-college system for five years, said he would teach law at the University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Yudof said that the series of budget cuts the system had faced seemed to be ending. “We are not fully in the clear, but we are much closer than we were even a few months ago,” he said. In the state budget proposed last week, the system received $250 million more than last year.


ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Saturday said that dialogue was the only option to resolve all outstanding issues between Pakistan and India and Pakistan had offered talks to its neighbour.
In an interview with Russian media, the minister said that Kashmir was the main dispute between India and Pakistan which should be resolved through peaceful means and talks.
Prime Minister Imran Khan had said that if India would take one step, Pakistan would take two for ensuring peace in the region, Fawad said.
He said that Indian Prime Minister Modi wanted to create war hysteria to take advantage in upcoming general elections in India.
The Information Minister categorically said that Pakistan did not want war, but if war was imposed, Pakistani nation knew how to defend motherland.
On the issue of Pulwama attack, he said that Pakistan was not given any evidence by India.
Chaudhry Fawad said that Pakistan had made an offer of investigation but there was no response from India.
He further said that India always tried to blame Pakistan for its problems. About Balakot incident, he said that India and Pakistan had their own perspectives but the world media reports had shown the truth.
He said that Pakistan and India were neighbouring countries which had fought three wars in 70 years but disputes could not be resolved through wars.
The minister said that one option was to try to weaken each other. However he said the best option was to sit together, hold dialogue and become a partner against terrorism.
He said that India was involved in terrorism in Balochistan and it was trying to weaken Pakistan through various conspiracies.


ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that the federal government is utilising all resources to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and will take some big steps to accelerate economic activities in the country.
Talking to his Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan, who called on him in the federal capital, the prime minister said that the biggest challenge was to provide relief to a common man hit the hardest by lockdown restrictions enforced to stem the spread of the deadly virus.
He said that he is happy that his economic team hammered out an emergency action plan in a timely manner. He announced that the government is going to take big steps to accelerate economic activity in the country.
In his remarks, Awan said the government rolled out poor-friendly relief packages for the first time in the country’s history. The government exhibited statesmanship in testing times, he maintained.
Taking aim at opposition leaders, he said that they have been playing politics of accusations and have no manifestos for the wellbeing of the people. He said that safety measures will be ensured before a session of the National Assembly (NA) is convened.
On Saturday, PM Imran had once again said that the country could not withstand an extension in the coronavirus lockdown as labourers and daily wagers were suffering due to economic hardships.
“The entire world is trying to restart its economy. Places like New York where thousands are dying, have also decided to re-open their industries,” PM Imran had said at the launch of a web portal supporting individuals rendered jobless due to the pandemic.
“Even rich governments are reopening because they realise they cannot keep the country under lockdown for long. This is why we have decided to open our construction industry,” he had said.
“Never in the history of this country have we given such huge incentives to the construction industry as we have done now,” he had noted.
The prime minister had said that the main aim of his government was to make sure the people of the country were not burdened.
“This is why we brought down petrol prices by Rs30. Earlier we brought the price of diesel down by Rs27. Even India does not have these low prices,” PM Imran had remarked.
He had added that since the price of petrol was slashed, prices of everything should fall as well.
Speaking about the web portal, the prime minister had said that it will help those who have lost their jobs due to the lockdown.
“People can register on the website where their credentials will be checked,” he had said.
PM Imran had also thanked everyone who had donated to the Corona Relief Fund, saying that he himself was monitoring the fund and its resources.
He had also said that the public needs to work with the government to combat the virus. “They [public] need to take precautionary measures. If I had tested positive, it would have been my responsibility to make sure I self-isolated and quarantined,” he said.
“The public needs to play its part in this fight against coronavirus. We do not know when a vaccine for the virus will be made available. If we have to live with this for the next six months or a year, we need to have a plan,” he had added.
The premier had further said that the more disciplined the nation is, the more easily it would be able to defeat the coronavirus outbreak. The public needs to practice social distancing on their own as we cannot force them to do anything, he had added.


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Amman, Feb. 13 (Petra) - Chairman of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (IACC), Muhannad Hijazi, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA), Humaid Abu Shibs, convened on Tuesday during the World Government Summit 2024 in Dubai to discus bolstering cooperation in corruption prevention and exchanging expertise.
A memorandum of understanding is set to be signed to formalize collaboration between the two entities. The agreement aims to streamline coordination in corruption prevention and combat, as well as to enhance the skills and capabilities of personnel within both organizations.
The IACC's participation in the World Government Summit follows an invitation extended by the ADAA. Their involvement encompasses engagement in discussion sessions focusing on the roles of oversight bodies in safeguarding public resources and the significance of anti-corruption measures in protecting public finances.
This iteration of the summit, running until Wednesday, anticipates forthcoming opportunities and challenges. It delves into significant global issues, striving to foster common visions for advancing governmental operations, strengthening international cooperation, sharing experiences, and spotlighting transformative government initiatives that have positively impacted their respective nations and societies.
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Lahore (Daily Pakistan Online) There has been a telephonic contact between Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan and former Punjab Chief Minister Pervez Elahi during which they discussed the latest political situation.
According to private TV Geo News, former Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi said in a telephonic conversation with Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaaf that justice was met by the judiciary before, and I firmly believe that justice will be met by the judiciary. Only the High Judiciary can protect against the fascist actions of the government. He said that the lawyers have been instructed to approach the courts immediately against government atrocities.
It should be noted that the government has started rounding up the leaders of Tehreek-e-Insaf, today (Wednesday) Senior Vice President PTI Fawad Chaudhry was arrested from Lahore while his brother Faraz Chaudhry was detained from Jhelum. However, he was later released on a court order. Meanwhile, Tehreek-e-Insaf Lahore Secretary General Zubair Niazi has also been arrested by the police.


Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh has said that despite much pressure from militant outfits.
He said the number of youths joining militant outfits is much lesser this year as compared to previous years. The DGP further said, militants were still trying to interfere with normal life in the Kashmir valley but asserted that police was making all efforts to thwart their attempts. Dilbagh Singh was speaking during his visit to Kulgam district in South Kashmir yesterday.
Dilbag Singh said police and security forces are working to give people a secure environment. He said the situation is much better now and normalcy fast returning in the Valley.
He said that although graph of militant activities has come down in the recent past yet for providing peaceful environment to the people of J&K, there is still need to continue the fight against militancy with enhanced vigour to end it for all time to come in Jammu and Kashmir adding that final assault should be strategically planned and effective.


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Doha, Nov. 28, 2022, SPA -- The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted a hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
In its today's briefing, the Foreign Ministry reiterated Qatar's firm stance, rejecting violence and terrorism, regardless of their motives and reasons, offering at the same time Qatar's condolence to families of the victims and the government and friendly people of Somalia, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
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The members of parliament who tested positive, according to the source, didn’t attend the House and that the meetings have been postponed.
Scores of the MPs have caught the COVID-19 virus, having themselves quarantined at home, the source added.
Mawlawi Abdullah Qarloq, a member of the Afghan Senate (Meshrano Jirga) spoke to media, saying at least eight members of the Senate have caught the novel coronavirus and were self-quarantined.
Likewise, Mirza Mohammad Katazi, the First Deputy Speaker of National Assembly, Afghan Parliament, has also confirmed to media that 15 of the House have been infected by the COVID-19 virus.
According to the Afghan health ministry, as of Saturday (July 5), at least 32,672 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since the outbreak while the number of related deaths has hit 826.


Certified engineers from Nigeria would soon be allowed to practice in 48 countries across the globe, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) said on Thursday.
Mr Kashim Ali, the President of COREN, disclosed while speaking with newsmen in Katsina.
He said that the development was part of efforts to make the profession meet international standard.
Ali said that such engineers would soon be accepted in Asian and Pacific nations including China, Malaysia, India, South Korea, Australia and Indonesia.
He further disclosed that these nations were blessed with huge economies with vast developments taking place there.
He said that accepting engineers from Nigeria to practice would create opportunities for the professionals in the country.
The COREN president said that such acceptance would put the nation’s engineers in good stead and create opportunity for them “and for their children who are yet to join the engineering profession.”
He said that to achieve this; the organisation had intensified its continuous education scheme for its members to meet up with the global trend.
Ali, however, said that one big challenge the organisation was currently facing was the problem of quacks who had been parading themselves as engineers.
He said the issue of building collapse was mostly caused by those quacks, who were not certified as engineers “but are only out to make quick money’’.
He said that records had shown that 99.9 per cent of those involved in building collapses in the country were not COREN members, adding that “engineering should be done by engineers”.


Teachers stand in solidarity with their Union
On Sunday, a number of teachers expressed their solidarity with their Union, the Council of the Teachers’ Union and their fellow teachers who were subjected to administrative penalties due to their positions.
The teachers stated that the elected Union Council is their sole legitimate representative. They demanded that the government stop targeting teachers and their Union, and drop all the sanctions that have been imposed on their colleagues.
During the past week, several governorates witnessed various activities and protests by teachers, expressing teachers' solidarity with their Union and its Council.


KUCHING: Sarawak will fortify its entry points in the midst of the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Aban
KUCHING: Sarawak will fortify its entry points in the midst of the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state will reactivate its health screening system at the entry points.
“We have been warned nationwide on the spread of the (Wuhan) virus as there is already one suspected (to carry the virus) in Sabah.
“We will be fortifying our entry points through the state health department (JKNS),” he said when met by reporters during his Chinese New Year visit to state legal counsel Datuk Seri JC Fong’s residence.
Abang Johari said that Sarawak is less worried about the spread of the virus to East Malaysia as compared to counterpart Sabah.
“This is as we don’t have a lot of tourists from China as compared to Sabah, but we will take action,” he said.
On whether he had received reports on the Wuhan virus spreading to Sarawak, Abang Johari said that he has yet to receive any.
On Friday, eight people have been isolated and are being monitored by health officers at a hotel in Johor Baru for symptoms related to the virus.
Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye said the eight people, who had entered Malaysia from Singapore, had had contact with the man who was confirmed to have the virus on the island republic.


Police said the road will remain shut while the tree is cleared from the road.
Officers have been joined at the scene by East Sussex Highways.
Police said the road would be reopen soon.
A spokesman for the police said: “Local officers have temporarily closed the A2100 whilst a fallen tree is being cleared from the road.
“Highways are in attendance and we hope to reopen the road soon.”


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Minister Konrad Mizzi reveals Air Malta studying Airbus A321LR — Revelation made during an interview on Xtra with Saviour Balzan
Air Malta could be flying across the Atlantic Ocean with flights to New York and Toronto over the next three or four years, Konrad Mizzi said.
The Tourism Minister said the airline’s survival depended on growth and was eyeing transatlantic flights to tap new markets.
Speaking on TVM’s Xtra on Thursday night, Mizzi said Air Malta made a slim profit in the financial year that ended in March 2018 and would focus on its cash flow over the next two years. The accounts will be presented in the next few weeks at the company’s annual general meeting, he added.
“It is important for Air Malta to focus on the main airports in Europe, Scandinavia, Cairo and the Middle East and in three to four years’ time we should have flights to New York and Toronto,” Mizzi said.
He said the airline will have to change its fleet, which would help it save on fuel costs as a result of more efficient aircraft.
Mizzi said that by the next election Air Malta would be a very different airline.
Asked about the tourism product, Mizzi acknowledged that the country had to do more on cleanliness and infrastructure despite government’s efforts to address these two issues.
“We have done a lot to address cleanliness and improve the road infrastructure, and the private sector is investing as well, but there is still a lot of shabbiness around us that we need to address,” he said.
Recent tourism figures have shown that by October 2.3 million tourists visited Malta, adding to the pressure on the country’s infrastructure.
Mizzi noted that the country was limited in its offering for people with children and acknowledged the need to have more green spaces.
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National Assembly to have its own official social media accounts
According to Radio Pakistan, National Assembly will launch its official social media accounts for wider parliamentary outreach to the public.
The decision of launching the social media accounts of the National Assembly was made during a meeting headed by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq.
“The Speaker said that social media pages of the National Assembly will disseminate timely information to people”, Radio Pakistan stated.
It should be noted that several Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) from different political parties have their own social media profiles as well.


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Half of the respondents of a recent public survey said they believe the demonstrations that began in late May in protest of government plans to demolish Gezi Park in İstanbul's Taksim Square were intended to create disorder in society and create trouble for the government.
The survey, conducted by the Pollmark polling company, showed that 51.2 percent of respondents believe the goal of the demonstrations was to create chaos in society and put the government in a difficult position, while 33.3 percent said they think the demonstrators were exercising their democratic rights in the protests and that they support them.
Pollmark's survey was carried out between July 9 and 18 through face-to-face interviews with 5,135 people. The results of the survey, which were published in the Sabah daily on Monday, were also presented to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, according to the daily.
A full 51.5 percent of respondents said they believe the police did not use excessive force against demonstrators during the protests, while 39.5 percent disagreed with that statement.
The protests that began in Taksim spread nationwide after the police forcibly ejected protesters from the park. Five people including a policeman were killed and thousands of others were injured during the weeks of protests.
Among those surveyed, 48.6 percent said they were disturbed that the demonstrators had turned protests that began out of environmental concerns into anti-government protests, while 31,8 percent said the demonstrations had a just cause.
When asked about their views on how the government managed the protests, 42.2 percent said the government managed the Gezi protests well and 41.2 voiced the opposite view.
With regard to the support given by the Republican People's Party (CHP) to the protesters, 59.4 percent said they disapprove while 26.4 percent they approve the CHP's support for the protests.
To another question asking about the general performance of the government, 55.7 percent said they find it successful; 37.3 percent said it is not successful.
When asked for which party they would vote if general elections were held today, 51.9 percent responded that they would vote for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), 23.5 percent said for the CHP and 13.6 percent said for the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), while 7.4 percent said for the pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party (BDP).Güncelleme Tarihi: 30 Temmuz 2013, 10:58


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A man waiting in a fuel queue has died on admission to hospital, the Police said.
The Police said the 60-year-old man died on admission to a hospital after waiting in a fuel queue in Payagala.
A resident of Moratuwa, the man died after a sudden illness.
This week another man had died while waiting at a fuel station queue.
The 60-year-old man had died at a fuel station queue in Borella.
At least 15 people have died so far at fuel and gas queues. (Colombo Gazette)
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Three Dead As Herdsmen Strike In Benue Again
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Fulani herdsmen attack Tsukwa community of Anyiin in Logo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State on Thursday, killing three farmers and a traveller during the attack.
INDEPENDENT gathered that the herdsmen also attempted to lay siege on Azege community but their attacks were repelled by security forces posted to the area.
It was gathered that the attacks might have been carried out simultaneously in the affected areas.
It was also gathered that the assualt on Tsukwa community which took place between 7pm and 8pm on Thursday left three persons dead.
The attack took place opposite the Redeemed Church, Tsukwa, along the Ayilamo-Anyiin road, our correspondent learnt.
Chairman, Logo LGA, Richard Nyajo, who confirmed the incident, said the herdsmen had laid ambush on the persons.
He explained that “the herdsmen hid in a forest opposite the Redeemed Church and opened fire on the unsuspecting victims”.
Shedding more light on the incident, the Chairman said the herdsmen had “shot down two occupants of a motor bike who died instantly”.
He said the herdmen had also shot at another group of four passersby, killing one and wounding the other three.
Nyajo said, among the four passersby that were shot were two Hausa traders, adding that it was one of the survivors that broke the news that their attackers were herdsmen.
He also explained that the one who lost his life had since been buried according to Islamic rites while the other two bodies have been deposited at the morgue.
The Chairman noted that the remaining three were now being treated of bullets wounds sustained from the herdsmen.
A man who survived the Tsukwa attack, said the herdsmen had come into the area from Tunga in Nasarawa state to launch the attacks.
He said the security personal that were attached to the area did not get to the troubled spot until at about 9pm on Thursday.
He however noted that in Azege, the security forces were able to repel the attack on Azege.
The State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Awoseni, confirmed the killings.
He said two died on the spot, while the other died in the hospital.


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Earlier, the DMK government closed Amma water distributed to passengers and had reduced the operations of Amma Canteen.
Amma Canteen, a flagship scheme of former CM J Jayalalithaa, had been feeding the poor, but the government has reduced the supply of provisions to it and the canteen workers’ salaries are also slashed, EPS alleged in his statement.
The government vested with political vendetta had also sidelined the Amma cement brand and had launched Valimai cement, which is costlier when compared to the Amma cement. Similarly, new norms had been included for the beneficiaries under Thaaliku Thangam scheme, EPS said.
AIADMK’s joint coordinator also wondered the performance of the expert committees set up by the DMK government to improve the state’s economy and blamed the government for destabilising the welfare schemes brought in by the AIADMK government.
However, the government refuted the statements of Palaniswami and said that the number of Amma Pharmacies have gone up from 126 to 131 after the new government came to power.
Chief Minister MK Stalin had himself made a budget announcement that in the five years, additional 300 pharmacy outlets will be opened across the state at the rate of 60 per year, the government said.


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JAKARTA May 8 2015–PT Permodalan Nasional Madani targets to channel micro small and medium loan up to IDR57.8 trillion until 2019 in order to boost state equity participation that will be accepted around IDR1 trillion this year.
PNM Executive Vice President Arief Mulyadi said the company is now waiting for government regulation (PP) related to state capital participation (PMN) disbursement in order to actualize the target.
"From the addition of IDR1 trillion we will leverage to achieve the figure to 1.05 million micro entrepreneurs until 2019” he said recently.
Moreover the additional capital is expected to expand the company’s network to 1200 units from currently 715 units.
PNM’s lending as per December 2014 reached IDR12.8 trillion since five years ago with paid-in capital of IDR300 billion from the government.
This year he targets new lending of micro business to add IDR3.2 trillion without assuming the addition of PMN. The company’s assets reached IDR5 trillion.
Moreover President Director of PNM Parman Nataatmadja said the company is currently exploring the possibility to strengthen its human resources of micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as an effort to standardize the MSMEs particularly in the Asean region.
“We are now talking with a training institution in Thailand because we also want Indonesian products to be in accordance with the existing standards there.” Read more..
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(MENAFN) On Sunday, hundreds of protesters gathered outside Ramstein United States airbase in southwestern Germany to call for an end to the shipment of weapons to Ukraine. The airbase is a frequent location for Western officials to meet and coordinate aid to Ukraine.
The protesters also demanded that hostilities between Ukraine and Russia cease and that peace talks begin. The demonstration was accompanied by chants and drumming, and banners with slogans such as “Freedom to Julian Assange” and “Stop the weapons deliveries” were visible. Several placards also featured the Russian and Soviet flags, while others called for the Americans to leave.
The organizers of the rally had informed local authorities of the expected attendance of around 2,000 from midday to 5:30 pm. Ramstein air base has been the focus of attention since Russia began its military campaign against Ukraine a year ago. It serves as the site for the United States-led Ukraine Defence Contact Group meetings, which aim to strengthen the Ukrainian military, with the most recent gathering occurring on January 20.
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Hamas, Fatah adjourn national gov't takeover of Gaza
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) GAZA, Nov 29 (KUNA) -- Palestinian movements Hamas and Fatah announced on Wednesday postponing the Palestinian government takeover of the Gaza Strip.
This announcement was made during a press conference following an urgent meeting with they held in Gaza today.
Fayez Abu Eita, member of Fatah Movement, said during the conference that Fatah and Hamas asked Egyptian authorities to defer the government takeover from December 01 to 10 for the purpose of accomplishing certain procedures that would guarantee successful reconciliation moves.
Both movements hailed the Egyptian efforts being exerted for achieving the Palestinian national reconciliation. (end) wab.ibi
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DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Police Department said three victims were taken to the hospital Sunday evening after a shooting.
DPD said it responded at about 5:15 p.m. to a shots fired call in the 4000 block of Lipan Street in the Highland neighborhood.
DPD told FOX31 that three victims attempted to get to the hospital, but they were unable to.
They were picked up in the Five Points neighborhood and were taken to a local hospital, but DPD said the extent of their injuries was unknown.
Police were searching for suspect information and said the investigation was ongoing.


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Burnley winger Aaron Lennon said that he feels in great form after spending some time in Abu Dhabi with the team. He said that players that were not on international duty were allowed some days of rest in Abu Dhabi and he has seized the opportunity to prepare himself.
He said that the team has recovered well after a poor start to the season and he feels that they are on the right path. He believes that the team was having difficulty coping with the demands of both the Premier League as well as the Europa League and this is why they suffered a lot.
He said that now that they are out of the Europa League they will have more time to focus on the Premier League and this is evident on their most recent results.
Aaron Lennon said that he is personally in good form and want to help the team as much as he can. He said that there are some good players at Burnley and he is sure that they can have a great season. He said that they have so many good players up front and this will allow them to score many goals.
He said that Burnley should be judged when they faced smaller sides and not teams in the top six. He said that teams such as Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are among the best in the leagues and that they will have a hard time getting a result against them.


Teams deputed, affected farmers to be compensated soon: Div Com
Srinagar, June 22: Governor Satya Pal Malik has directed the divisional administration Kashmir to assess the losses suffered by the farmers and orchardists due to the recent hailstorm across Kashmir.
Talking to Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan said that Governor has directed him to assess the losses suffered by the farmers across the Valley due to the hailstorm especially in South Kashmir’s Pulwama and Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district to compensate their losses.
He said the Governor has assured the farmers that their will be compensated properly. On directions of Governor, he said the divisional administration has deputed teams from yesterday to the districts to assess the losses, adding that the assessment was being done and the farmers will be compensated soon


Narowal: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said that conspiracies are being hatched by enemies of Pakistan to halt the process of progress and development in the country.
Talking to in Narowal the minister said the entire nation will demonstrate extreme unity to foil nefarious designs of the forces engaged in destabilizing the country. He said that dissolution of the national and provincial assemblies before the senate election is tantamount to a conspiracy to induct an interim government for a long time. He said that nation will never forgive those political parties which will become part of this conspiracy.
The Interior Minister said that the PML-N government will ensure the continuity of democracy and timely holding of general elections in the country.


“What we’re saying out here clearly is that we need these police on the street. We need to have that anti-crime unit — a modernized version, with some monitoring to take place. But we need their intel so we can get these guns off the street,” community activist Tony Herbert said.
An officer with the Knoxville Police Department shot and wounded a knife-wielding subject who was suspected of committing a burglary on Saturday afternoon.
Law enforcement officers with the Los Angeles Police Department were joined by civilian police supporters at a rally on Saturday in response to the growing “defund” movement across the country.
Two officers with the McAllen (TX) Police Department were killed while responding a domestic disturbance call Saturday afternoon.
“Things are happening that we have never seen before,” the president said. He added that the carnage in America’ most liberal cities makes even Afghanistan look “tame” by comparison.


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The Libyan National Army (LNA) sided with protesters. Commanders
'follow the people's movement that expresses lawful requirements in
the context of the Libyan crisis,' official spokesman of LNA Ahmed
Al-Mismari said, Trend reports citing TASS .
'The general command declares support of the people's will and
requirements of citizens,' the Army said. 'Our national duty is to
approach the Libyan people with the call not to inflict damage to
public and private facilities,' LNA said.
Armed forces 'will live up to their promise for people and will
not leave them vulnerable to blackmailing and interference,'
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All social media apps, including Facebook, were blocked during a campaign against the military coup in Myanmar.
Myanmar is facing public pressure after the military overthrew the government and arrested key political leaders, prompting the military to block all social media applications, including Facebook.
According to reports, after the recent military coup in Myanmar, this social media platform is proving to be a very important means of communication between the people, especially after the arrest of key government leaders. The people are giving their full support.
Confirming the ban on social media, a statement issued by the Ministry of Communications said that some people were becoming a threat to the country’s stability and were spreading rumors on Facebook, including fake news, which caused people to be wrong. Understandably, social media has been banned, which will remain in place until February 7.
In Myanmar, the military seized power last year, accusing it of rigging elections, and imposed a state of emergency for a year. He is in custody.


QUETTA: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran has said that no armed forces in the world have faced the kind of war that Pakistani armed force are fighting.”
Imran Khan said that the foreign hand was involved in fomenting terrorism as the enemies want Pakistan to disintegrate. Terrorists are being funded from the outside, he added.
He also announced a 15% rise in the salaries of Frontier Corps and Rangers.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would benefit Baluchistan more than any other region of the country and the government was focused on the development of Baluchistan.
The prime minister on Tuesday addressed troops in Baluchistan’s Noshki, which came under a coordinated terrorist attack last week. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and other officers were also present.
The prime minister lauded the bravery of troops who repulsed the attack.
“Pakistani nation stands with the armed forced,” he said.
He said jawans stopped terrorists from entering the populated areas and the way attack was repulsed showed that terrorists cannot succeed in Pakistan.
The PM said that he received the news of the attack in China and decided that he would visit Noshki on his return.
He said the development and financial uplift of Baluchistan were on the top of the government agenda.
He said that the first phase of the CPEC focused on the development of roads and other infrastructure but in the next phase of the CPEC, Baluchistan would benefit more than other regions because of industrialization and special economic zones (SEZs)
The PM said that funds have been allocated for the construction of the Chaman-Quetta-Karachi highway.
“China is also helping Pakistan in agriculture. Their agricultural yeild is two or three folds higher than that of Pakistan,” the PM said adding that Pakistan could benefit from the Chinese know-how to improve its agricultural yield.


Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that two more patients of coronavirus have lost their lives in the province whereas 250 new cases were confirmed during the last 24 hours.
According to a statement released here on Monday, CM Murad Ali Shah revealed that in the past 24 hours, 14,130 tests have been conducted across the province, of which 250 people have tested positive for COVID-19. He said that 50 new cases had been reported in Karachi alone.
Murad Ali Shah said that in the past 24 hours, at least 65 patients in the province have recovered from the disease, bringing the total number of patients recovered from the disease to 451,392.
He said that so far, at least 7,598 people have died from the coronavirus in the province. Murad Ali Shah further stated that 198 coronavirus patients are reported to be in critical condition. He said there are currently 13 patients in the province using ventilators.


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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Oslo, 25 November 2021: Jørgen Kildahl, board member of Scatec ASA has on 25 November 2021 bought 2,000 shares in Scatec ASA at an average price per share of NOK 159.2162. After the transaction, Jørgen Kildahl owns 2,000 in Scatec ASA. Attached is the notification of the transaction in accordance with the Market Abuse Regulation Article 19.
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Imports to India from China reached nearly $100 billion for the first time in calendar year 2021, as the import of electrical and electronic goods, particularly smartphones, as well as machinery, fertilisers and specialty chemicals, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), witnessed a massive surge.
According to the latest figures published by China's General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), exports to India reached $97.52 billion in 2021, while total two-way bilateral trade touched $125.66 billion.
According to the GACC, the biggest jump has been witnessed in the shipment of electric and electronic goods, including smartphones and storage units; a wide range of industrial goods, including telecom equipment, auto components, and machine tools; and specialty chemicals, including APIs and fertilisers such as urea, ammonia sulphate and other varieties.
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Police Minister Fikile Mbalula returns to Mogale City on Monday, to brief the community on plans to clamp down on drug dens and prostitution in the area.
Violent protests erupted in Kagiso and Munsieville townships last week.
Several suspected drug dens in the Krugersdorp area were burnt.
Police spokesperson Vuyo Mhaga says, “The Minister visited Mogale City a week back, and he had promised the residents that he is going come back with clear plans. So basically today he is coming back to report to people of Mogale City on what is going to be happening… Among that some people of the community complained about a couple of things that were noted in terms of being drug dens, and now part of the work that is going to be done is to demolish some of those buildings, and try to close some of those buildings… but overall report will be given to the people of Mogale City.”


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104 New COVID-19 Cases recorded in Kenya as 8 More die
Kenya has recorded 104 new COVID-19 cases taking the country’s caseload to 35, 460 cases.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman says the new cases were identified from 2, 285 samples which were tested.
Aman also announced that 74 people have recovered from the disease bringing the total number of recoveries in the country to 21, 557.
However, the country has lost eight more people have succumbed to the virus raising the county’s death toll to 607.
The CAS has also encouraged members of the public not to discriminate or stigmatize those who have recovered.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani met Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Nasser Bourita in Doha yesterday. The meeting discussed the bilateral relations and ways to develop them. In addition, the meeting discussed the latest developments in the region.
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According to Kemp, the two cases share a household and one of those who tested positive for coronavirus recently returned from a trip to Italy, which has more than 1,500 confirmed cases and 52 deaths.
Dr. Kathleen Toomey, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, said the patient who had returned from Milan, Italy recognized the symptoms and contacted medical officials. Toomey said both of the confirmed cases were in insolation at their home with minimal symptoms that have not required hospitalization.
Gov. Kemp urged Georgians to remain calm and said the state was ready for coronavirus. Kemp said has formed a state Coronavirus Task Force and has spoken with Vice President Mike Pence, who is overseeing the Trump administration’s national response to COVID-19.
There are now more than 100 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the U.S. and six reported deaths. CNN reported Monday night that the global death toll has surpassed 3,100 and there are more than 90,000 confirmed cases – and growing – around the world.


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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) OnePlus is gearing up to launch its new premium smartphone, the OnePlus RT, in India in December. Now, tipster Max Jambor has revealed that the handset will be arriving in the country on December 16. It is rumored to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus 9RT, which was announced in China last month. Here's our roundup.
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The OnePlus RT will come with a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP main camera, Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 888 chipset, and 65W fast-charging support. With this impressive set of specifications and a competitive price-tag, it is likely to be the brand's next 'flagship killer' smartphone in India after the OnePlus 9R. The OnePlus RT will be the company's last smartphone in India this year.
Design and display The phone will have a Full-HD+ display
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SRINAGAR — J&K government has said that the first flight with over 160 students from Bangladesh is set to land in Srinagar later today.
Government officials said that 160 students will return from Bangladesh today in the afternoon and that they are expecting more flights with other stranded people next week.
Nearly 2800 stranded people arrived yesterday via Lakhanpur. “Over 3000 students, labourers, others from Punjab, Himachal, Chandigarh, Haryana, Uttrakhand are expected today,” sources said.
Sources said that the total number of returnees now are over 33,000. The government has also appreciated people for their patience and cooperation.
Jammu and Kashmir Union territory government’s official spokesperson, Rohit Kansal has also confirmed that first flight with over 160 students from Bangladesh is set to land in Srinagar later today.


WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — The Wichita Falls Police Department celebrated multiple occasions at the department Thursday morning.
There were 23 awards given out, including life-saving awards and certificates of excellence.
The department also announced two promotions and three retirements. Chief Manuel Borrego opened the ceremony by saying that he’s excited about the new leadership and proud to recognize the great work that officers and civilians do helping the community everyday.
The sentiment was shared by Marisa Cervantes, who was promoted to sergeant.
“Police work is about serving and protecting the community, and everytime, especially within the last ten years in detectives, bringing closure to the families who have lost loved ones to violence has made me just want to continue that and help mold younger officers and help bring that back to the community and the families that have lost loved ones,” Cervantes said.
Sgt. Cervantes added that she’s excited to start her new role and that she hopes to encourage the younger generation to join the force.


Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 28 (ANI): Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Saturday said that all grocery and daily needs shops would remain open in the state to avoid panic like situations.
The service providers have also been warned not to sell things at higher prices.
Deshmukh has urged the people to stay at home and not step out until necessary. He has also asked the people to maintain social distancing.
The Home Minister said that the government is getting the support of 90 per cent of the people of but there are others who are not cooperating with the police in the given situation.
According to the Ministry of Health, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country has climbed to 918, including 19 deaths. (ANI)


Head of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif said on Wednesday that the Pakistan Army to supply every possible aid to restore public security in the state especially in Karachi.
Talking during a high-level meeting, led by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the army chief said that the army was standing by the regime and would provide 100 per cent assistance sought by the federal and provincial governments. He alleged the ground forces would also give its sincere recommendations to sort out problems.
“It is clear that we will go ahead,” he pronounced.
General Sharif said that he recognizes that the government was committed to arming the police and to make it more potent and capable.
This is the first time that army chief attended such a high-level meeting with civilian leaders on the issue of unrest in Karachi.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Nawaz called for improved intelligence sharing when taking action against terrorists and criminal components.
Besides Governor Dr Ishrat-UL-Ibad, Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah and Interior Affairs Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali, heads of intelligence offices and senior military and civilian officials were present in the confluence. At the invitation of the prime minister, former president Asif Ali Zardari also attended the encounter.


Wisconsin tourism continued to grow for a seventh straight year in 2016, according to a report released by the state Friday.
The study, commissioned by the state Department of Tourism, showed Wisconsin has 108 million visitors last year, who spent $12.3 billion at attractions across the state.
Governor Scott Walker stopped in Madison Friday morning, as part of a statewide tour to tout the new numbers. Overall, the governor said tourism now has a more than $20 billion economic impact in the state, which is up 35 percent since he took office.
Walker said the state has helped boost its numbers by focusing on the fun people can have here. “It’s not a catchy slogan, it’s not a byline…it’s the fact that people have fun and they’re treated well here in the state of Wisconsin,” he said.
Walker also noted that those who depend on tourism for jobs has also seen steady increases in the past six years, with the industry responsible for 193,500 jobs in 2016.


(MENAFN) China's annual inflation rate increased to 2.7 percent last month from 2.5 percent in the months, the quickest surge in consumer costs since July 2020, with pork costs increasing 20.2 percent annually, as stated by the nation’s National Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday.
The number was under market estimates of 2.9 percent, whereas China has a 3 percent inflation aim for 2022.
Food costs rose 6.3 percent against 2.9 percent in the month before, the largest in 22 months.
Non-food costs surged by 1.9 percent last month, 0.6 percentage points down than the prior month.
Between them, the costs of gasoline, diesel, as well as liquefied petroleum gas increased by 24.6 percent, 26.7 percent, as well as 22.4 percent, individually, all of which dropped back.
On a monthly basis, consumer costs increased 0.5 percent last month according to market estimates.
Unlike the US and additional main economies, inflation in China stayed down this year heavily because of zero-COVID procedures that reduced consumer and business spending.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : Leading online travel agency (OTA) of the country Triplover has become The Title Sponsor of the international tourism fair 'Chittagong Travel Mart-2022, to be held in the port city of Chattogram from January 06-08, 2022.
With a view to revitalize the devasted travel and tourism industry of the country following the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Premier travel and tourism publication The Bangladesh Monitor has taken the initiative to organise the 12th edition of the fair, in Chattogram.
Dr. Farhad Kamal, Executive Editor, The Bangladesh Monitor and Nisha Tasnim Shaikh, Deputy General Manager of Triplover Limited signed an agreement to this effect at the Bangladesh Monitor corporate office in Dhaka recently.
The three-day tourism fair will be held at The Peninsula Chittagong Hotel and is expected to be participated by various airlines, tour operators, hotels, resorts, healthcare service providers from home and abroad.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The lowest recorded temperature in the country on Friday was 16.7°C in Raknah, Al Ain at 6:15am.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology, there will be another significant drop in temperatures. Skies will be partly cloudy in general, cloudy at times and hazy over some areas.
The maximum temperature during the day is expected to hover around 34 38°C along internal areas, s 32 36°C along the coast and 21 26°C in the mountains.
Moderate to fresh Northwesterly winds are expected to cause blowing dust over exposed areas.
The sea will be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and moderate becoming rough by evening in the Oman Sea. Click/tap here to subscribe to Khaleej Times news alerts on Telegram.
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(MENAFN) The fourth edition of the Saudi Housing Finance Conference took place in Riyadh, drawing investment leaders from around the world. The event was inaugurated by the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Majid Al-Hogail, who underscored the remarkable progress achieved by the housing and banking industries in line with Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy away from oil dependence.
With over 500 participants from various countries, the conference aimed to support the Kingdom in realizing the housing goals outlined in Vision 2030. The objective is to increase private sector investment and achieve a homeownership rate of 70 percent by the end of the decade.
During his keynote speech, Al-Hogail emphasized the pivotal role played by the housing market in the growth and development of Saudi Arabia. He attributed the achievements made in recent years to the contributions of the housing sector and its significant impact on the economy.
Acknowledging the challenges faced by the sector, Al-Hogail highlighted the need for innovative solutions to address pressing issues and ensure a sustainable future for the industry. By embracing innovation and finding effective strategies, the housing sector can overcome obstacles and continue to contribute to the Kingdom's economic diversification goals.
The Saudi Housing Finance Conference served as a platform for industry experts, policymakers, and investors to exchange knowledge, discuss best practices, and explore opportunities in the housing market. It reflects the Kingdom's commitment to advancing its housing sector and creating an enabling environment for private sector participation and investment.
Through such collaborative initiatives and a strong focus on housing development, Saudi Arabia aims to provide its citizens with affordable and sustainable housing solutions while driving economic growth and reducing reliance on oil revenues.
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ISLAMABAD: Former minister for power Awais Laghari on Sunday said that the masses would have to face severe load shedding due to the overloading of electricity transformers.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader while levelling allegations against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, said that the distributing companies system has reached the brink of deterioration.
He predicted that the masses will face severe load shedding in summer.
Laghari went on to say that only solution the government has for the power troubles is increasing power tariff and also declared the government s measures to stop theft of electricity inadequate.
The former minister said that the government increasing power tariff to hide their mistakes, adding that the government didn’t even produced a single megawatt electricity. —NNI


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 18 . The Jerusalem Post,
an Israeli English-language newspaper with a wide readership
worldwide, has paid special attention to the carpet that was gifted
by President Ilham Aliyev during the official visit of President of
Israel Isaac Herzog to Azerbaijan on May 30, trend reports.
The author highlights that distinguished guests of President
Herzog will have the opportunity to see this beautifully woven
carpet during their private meetings with him.
The article notes that Israel and Azerbaijan have maintained
close relations at various levels for many years, and this gift
serves as another testament to the mutual respect and esteem
between the leaders of the two countries.
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Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said Saturday that the newly-elected Shehbaz Sharif-led government would complete its tenure in line with the Constitution.
The statement comes after PML-N’s senior leadership held a huddle in London — the details of which are expected to be released soon — as speculations are being over the government’s tenure.
A split in the ruling party was also seen as PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had stressed on early elections, in light of the troubles that Pakistan faces on the economic front.
Imran Khan, the chairman of the country’s biggest Opposition party, PTI, has also called for snap elections as he has refused to accept the new government and vowed to march to Islamabad after May 20.
In today’s press conference, the information minister confirmed that there were speculations regarding the PML-N’s visit to London and that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would soon lay out the details to the nation.
Aurangzeb, saying that the visit was of a private nature, informed journalists at the press talk that during the London huddle, detailed deliberations were held on the rising inflation.


In 1990, there were 2,245 murders in New York City. This week, the police department said there are likely to be fewer than 300 in 2017. That is less than most years in the 1950s, when there were fewer people living in the city, writes New York Times columnist Jim Dwyer. During last year's campaign, Donald Trump . . .
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Environment Minister Susil Premajayantha said that the police will impose a fin of not less than Rs. 3000 and not more than Rs. 5000 on vehicles which violate the sound limits.
He also said that equipment, including sound amplification systems will be impounded if they violate the sound regulations on vehicles.
The police will use sophisticated equipment to measure the sound coming from a vehicle during the crackdown which will begin in the city limits.
Premajayantha said that there is a stipulated distance and decibel at which a sound can be heard from a vehicle, even from vehicle horns.
He said that any vehicle found to be sending out a sound which goes beyond two and seven meters and above 105 decibels will be dealt with.
The Minister said that there have been complaints from the public on noise pollution from vehicles on the street. (Colombo Gazette)


By KETRA KALUNGA
KAPIRI Mposhi Town Council has entered into a payment plan agreement with the business community to help outlets survive in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The local authority has thus directed revenue collectors not to close businesses whose owners have not yet been engaged by the council on the payment plan. Council public relations manager, Chris Mulaliki, said yesterday that the local authority was aware that most businesses were facing operational challenges due to the pandemic.
Mr Mulaliki said the council was committed to providing an enabling environment for businesses in the district to flourish. “We are aware that since the outbreak of Covid-19, people have been facing challenges in running their businesses such that they are having challenges in paying for business licenses,” he said.
He said the council has since urged those that had not come up with a payment plan to do so and ensure that they operated within the law.


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BERRYVILLE — The Town Council expects to hold a public hearing on its 2013-14 budget plan next month, but it was able to vote in its tax rates at a Tuesday night meeting.
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The Disaster Management Centre said that eight people had been confirmed killed as of today and 52,380 people affected.
The floods and adverse weather saw some roads being closed and train services being disrupted.
The Army media unit said that the military had been deployed to assist those affected and carry out rescue operations.
The Army media unit said that around 300 members of the Army, together with the Navy and Air Force are currently engaged in flood relief emergencies in the worst-affected areas.
The Army said that 25 boats of the Army had been deployed to some areas while the Navy had also deployed boats to rescue people trapped in flood affected areas.
As heavy rain continued, landslide warnings were issued for several areas on Monday while people living along major rivers were cautioned over the possibility of floods.
Meanwhile the Government information department quoted State Minister Palitha Range Bandara as saying that certain deaths had occurred due to the failure to follow instructions issued by the Meteorological Department and Disaster Management Centre.
The State Minister said that speedy relief will be provided to all the displaced families. He also said that relief teams have been deployed to high-risk areas.
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Croatian top firm desperately pursues Iran's oil
(MENAFN) Two Russian and one Croatian company have disclosed deep interest in investing in Changuleh oilfield located in western Iran, according to recent reports.
Additionally, It's no secret that a large number of oil deals joining Iran with international top nations will be revealed as the sanctions get lifted, thus making Iran a score for everyone.
The two Russian firms are Zarubej Russneft and Neft, and the latter one in particular has decided to send a delegation to conduct a field study on the field's oil and gas volumes.
However, many contracts have already been sealed with a number of foreign key companies such as the MoU signed last summer with Russian Neft to develop robust future relations.
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