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During 2021 the“ Urban Beach Clean Up” movement held eleven dates in different national beaches such as Playa Hermosa, Dominical, Santa Teresa, Puerto Viejo, Tárcoles, Herradura, Jacó, Puntarenas and Cieneguita, and had the help of more than 2,000 volunteers . By 2022 they aim to exceed that number with the support of various sectors involved.
“Thanks to the effort we have made in the last year with the cleanups and the dumps, we have been able to see a change in the proper disposal of garbage ,” said Jousser Torres, director of Radio and Production at Urbano. Jaco Beach is next
We have cleaned the beach with tractors, wheelbarrows, shovels and sweepers to remove plant material and marine debris from the sand so that visitors and vacationers can enjoy a safe and increasingly clean beach, added Torres. As part of the eighth day of 2022, they moved to Jacó Beach this weekend and cleaned 600 meters of plant material and marine debris from the sand.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) The injured Kuwaitis being lifted out of the aircraft upon their arrival in Kuwait on Friday
KUWAIT CITY, Nov 4: Commander of Kuwait's Air Force Major General Abdullah Al-Fodari stressed on Friday that the Kuwaitis, injured during a road accident in Iraq, were professionally transported to the country. Upon instructions by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al- Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Al-Khodher, an aircraft was dispatched to transfer the wounded from Iraq, Al-Fodari told KUNA in statement.
The operation was made in cooperation with Iraq's Foreign Ministry, he said, indicating that the plane was equipped with an emergency medical team. He noted that the General Staff of the Army has taken all medical preparations at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital, stressing that Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Health made joint efforts to deal with the situation professionally.
For his part, head of emergency department at hospital, Colonel Salah Al- Nomes said 14 doctors and 20 nurses received the wounded and dealt with their cases, adding that this was upon the directives of the Minister of Defense and Chief of General Staff. He revealed that three people were in a critical condition, eight cases were stable, lauding Kuwait's Ambassador to Iraq Salem Al-Zamanan for giving initial information about all cases.
He expressed his appreciation to cooperation and coordination among defense, interior, health and foreign ministries to help the wounded. Meanwhile, Minister of Health Dr Jamal Al-Harbi voiced his appreciation to His Highness the Amir for caring for his sons and daughters, and to all the Kuwaiti bodies for their concerted efforts to transfer the injured. On Thursday, five Kuwaitis were killed and 13 others wounded while visiting the southern Iraqi city of Karbala. (KUNA)
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
A flydubai flight from Warsaw to Dubai has been diverted to Turkey's Istanbul airport due to a security threat.
The Dubai-based budget carrier's spokesperson said in a statement to Khaleej Times that the flight landed safely at Ankara International Airport on Thursday, November 24.
“Flydubai flight FZ 1830 from Warsaw International airport (WAW) to Dubai International (DXB) has diverted to Ankara International Airport (ESB) on November 24 as a precautionary measure following claims of a security threat. The aircraft safely landed at 03:17 local time and was met with the local authorities,” said the statement.
“Our highly trained crew followed standard operating procedures and the aircraft was cleared for departure at 06:47 local time. We apologise to our passengers for any inconvenience caused to their travel plans. The safety and security of our passengers and crew are our number one priority,” it said.
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(MENAFN- Swissinfo) More than CHF100 billion ($109 billion): that's how much the Credit Suisse takeover could have cost the federal government had it not succeeded. Now the government wants to set up a permanent safety net for the banks. The recommendation for this comes from the Financial Stability Board, a body in which the world's most important finance ministers and central bankers discuss banking regulations.
What exactly does the government want? What speaks in favour of a state liquidity guarantee – and what speaks against it? And how does the government's proposal relate to the banks' capital requirements? Find out this and more in the latest Geldcast update.
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Rajasthan HC raps police for not heeding 'love jihad' complaint
02 Nov 2017
The Rajasthan HC has rapped the state police for not heeding an alleged case of 'love jihad' and refusing to file an FIR.
A 22-year-old woman's family has alleged she was blackmailed and forcefully converted to Islam by one Faiz Modi.
But Faiz had already submitted certificates of marriage and religious conversion.
Did police probe the authenticity of the conversion certificate, the HC asked.
What happened, according to the girl's family?
According to the girl's family, Faiz had been harassing her since long, then he abducted her.
He blackmailed her with objectionable pictures and forced her to sign conversion papers. He also made fake marriage documents.
As argument, their lawyer said the girl was staying with her family till October while the documents were dated April.
But police apparently refused to file an FIR.
HC passes directions to state government, police
The HC rapped police for their "negligence" and directed them to probe the alleged case of 'love jihad'; the lawyer claimed there are many such cases being reported.
It also asked the state government to clarify laws relating to religious conversion in Rajasthan.
For now, the girl would be shifted to a women's shelter and is to interact with no one, the court ordered.
Even the SC is hearing a 'love jihad' case
This comes even as the SC hears a similar case about a Kerala couple. The Kerala HC had annulled their marriage when the girl's father complained but Shafin Jahan, the husband, challenged the decision in the SC. Now the court wants the girl to testify.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) 3137480 KUWAIT -- Kuwait strongly condemned an attack on a military base in Somalia that left a number of UAE and Bahraini soldiers either dead or injured, describing the incident as an act of "terrorism."
3137426 MANAMA -- The General Command of Bahrain Defense Force mourned the death of one of its servicemen, Major Abdullah Al-Nuaimi, along with three of the United Arab Emirates' armed forces.
3137508 CAIRO -- Egypt warned of the dire consequences to the invasion of Rafah city, south of the Gaza Strip, especially with the accumulation of more than 1.4 million displaced Palestinians in a narrow geographical area.
3137521 KUWAIT -- Representing His Highness the Prime Minister sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi inaugurated on Sunday the 29th Qurain Cultural Festival Sunday at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center.
3137469 DUBAI -- Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sealed an agreement during a key Arab fiscal forum in Dubai aiming to avoid double taxation on income and prevent tax evasion, Kuwait's finance ministry said.
3137523 RABAT -- The host Cote d'Ivoire won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 after defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the finals. (end)
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (CDTO) Dmytro Senik signed a memorandum of understanding between the Exporters and Investors Council under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Jordanian IT Association Int@j.
As the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine informs, the deputy minister met with the leadership of the Jordanian IT Association Int@j during his visit to Jordan on October 25.
Senik presented Ukraine's achievements in the field of digitalization and spoke about the Diia City special legal regime for the IT industry, under which IT companies in Ukraine will receive a special tax model, flexible employment terms, and a separate procedure for interaction with government regulators.
The parties exchanged experience in the introduction of information technologies and digitalization of public services and discussed prospects for the development of cooperation in the field of IT. Read also: Thales
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In order to establish cooperation between Ukrainian and Jordanian IT companies, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding between the Exporters and Investors Council under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Jordanian IT Association Int@j.
As a first step in implementing the memorandum provisions, Senik suggested organizing a business forum in 2022 with the participation of Ukrainian and Jordanian IT companies in order to get acquainted with the opportunities and proposals of the Ukrainian IT market and establish direct business contacts.
The deputy minister also handed over the cooperation proposals from the Ukrainian IT companies to the executive director of the Jordanian IT Association Int@j.
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Sony pulls 'The Kapil Sharma Show' off air
01 Sep 2017
After several bad months including Kapil Sharma's tiffs with fellow comedians, dipping ratings and walkouts from The Kapil Sharma Show, Sony has pulled it off air.
According to the actor, the reason is that he is unwell. "I'm going to rest for some daysâ€¦. I'll come back with full force," he said.
For now, reruns of old episodes will be aired at 8pm.
A loss for Kapil Sharma, a gain for Krushna Abhishek
A Sony spokesperson said the decision to stop TKSS was mutual. "Once Kapil has recovered, we will start shooting again." Meanwhile, a source said from the next weekend, the comedy show hosted by Kapil's rival Krushna Abhishek, The Drama Company, will be aired at 9pm.
It's been a bad month for Sony
Reports of TKSS being pulled off air surfaced months back. In April, Sony reportedly gave it a one-month extension instead of renewing a Rs. 106cr deal.
There have been reports that Ali Asgar, Sugandha Mishra and Upasana Singh seemed unwilling to return to Kapil's show.
Sony has had a bad week: a couple of days ago, it pulled the plug on 'Pehredaar Piya Ki'.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) In a heartwarming display of devotion and fervor, a video capturing locals chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar' to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi outside the Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Hyderabad on Tuesday has gone viral on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
Prime Minister Modi's visit to the temple, amidst tight security, marked a significant moment of spiritual reverence and communal unity. As he offered prayers at the Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, the temple priests presented him with a photo frame of the Goddess, symbolizing blessings and goodwill.
"Prayed for the good health, well being and prosperity of all Indians at the Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Devasthanam, Secunderabad," wrote PM Modi on X following his visit.
Following his temple visit, PM Modi proceeded to Sangareddy district, where he launched projects worth Rs 6,800 crore and addressed a rally.
Among the key inaugurations is the Civil Aviation Research Organisation (CARO) center in Hyderabad, established by the Airports Authority of India at Begumpet Airport.
Valued at over Rs 350 crore, this cutting-edge facility is designed to elevate research and development (R&D) efforts in the civil aviation sector, adhering to 5-STAR-GRIHA Rating and Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) norms.
Additionally, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation for three National Highway projects, underscoring the government's commitment to infrastructure development and connectivity enhancement.
The viral video capturing the enthusiastic chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar' resonates with the spirit of the occasion, reflecting the deep-rooted faith and anticipation among the people. This manifestation of support and reverence underscores the significance of Prime Minister Modi's visit ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 and reinforces the strong bond between the leadership and the community.
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(MENAFN - AzerNews) By Ayya Lmahamad
Azerbaijan continues to take measures to provide social support to martyrs' families, war veterans and civilians affected by the Armenian aggression.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population has provided 30 more apartments to these categories of citizens in a residential complex in Baku's Ramana settlement.
Some 3,000 apartments and private houses will be given to martyrs' families and disabled war veterans in 2021 under the presidential instructions. Thus, the number of provided houses and apartments to the martyrs' families and disabled war veterans will be doubled this year, compared to 2020.
So far, 260 apartments have been already provided to these categories of citizens in 2021.
It should be noted that Azerbaijan provided 1,572 apartments and private houses to war-affected citizens in 2020, 934 apartments and private houses in 2019, and 626 apartments and private houses in 2018. This means that the program of providing houses and apartments to the martyrs' families and disabled war veterans will be increased fivefold since 2018.
By the presidential decree, 11,000 citizens of martyrs' families and disabled war veterans will be provided with apartments and private homes in 2021-2025.
Moreover, 265 cars were given to disabled war veterans in 2018, 600 cars in 2019, and 400 cars in 2020. So far, over 7,200 cars have been given to citizens of this category.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Postdoctoral research associate,
I am a postdoctoral researcher on Dr. Emily Thomas'' AHRC-funded project "Inventing Time: Past, Present, and Future of British Metaphysics 1878-1938." My main themes of research are the philosophy of religion, the philosophy of time, and the thought of Henri Bergson (1859-1941).
- –present Postdoctoral Research Associate (History of Philosophy), Durham University
- 2020 University of Cambridge, PhD / Theology and Religious Studies (Philosophy of Religion)
- 2017 University of Cambridge, MPhil / Theology and Religious Studies (Philosophy of Religion)
- 2016 University of Aberdeen, MA / Divinity and Philosophy
- 2020 Eternity, Relative Realities, and Ontological Idealism about Time, TheoLogica
- 2020 Fluctuating Maximal God (with Anne Jeffrey and Asha Lancaster-Thomas), International Journal for Philosophy of Religion
- 2019 A Perpetual Present: Henri Bergson and Atemporal Duration, European Journal for Philosophy of Religion
- 2018 Aquinas and Kripke on the Genealogy of Essential Properties, The Heythrop Journal
- Société des amis de Bergson
- Society for Philosophy of Time
- British Society for the History of Philosophy
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Russia's defence ministry on Thursday said its mission to oust Islamic State jihadists from Syria had been ‘accomplished' with the country ‘completely liberated' from the extremist group.
‘The Russian armed forces' goal to defeat armed groups of the ISIL terrorist organisation in Syria has been accomplished,' said senior military officer Sergei Rudskoi, using an alternative acronym for the group.
‘There is not a single village or district in Syria under the control of ISIL. The territory of Syria has been completely liberated from fighters of this terrorist organisation,' he told reporters.
There has been an ‘unprecedented' involvement by Russia's airforce in recent days, he said, with warplanes making 100 sorties and staging up to 250 strikes daily.
At the same time, special forces were active on the ground directing planes and ‘destroying the most odious leaders of militant groups behind enemy lines,' he said.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which monitors the conflict, said Thursday that IS still holds about eight percent of Deir Ezzor province.
Rudskoi said ‘separate sabotage bands of ISIL' could still be operating but would be fought by Syrian government troops, indicating that Russia's involvement would be scaled down.
‘With the liquidation of armed bands of the ISIL terrorist group in Syria, the Russian contingent will concentrate its main efforts on providing aid to the Syrian people in rebuilding peace' and ensuring ceasefire commitments were met, he said.
Russia began its bombing raids in September 2015 in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's beleaguered forces.
Those strikes have helped Assad regain control over much of war-ravaged Syria.
Last month, President Vladimir Putin said efforts to end the war were entering a ‘new stage' as the focus shifts from military intervention to political reform.
More than 340,000 people have been killed since the conflict broke out in March 2011 with protests against Assad's rule that sparked a brutal crackdown.
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- Live Mint) "Three people were killed and four others --including aforeign national --were injured after a teenage gunman opened fire inside a busy shopping mall in the centre of the capital, Bangkok, BBC reported citing Thai officials police has detained the shooter sporting a baseball cap and t-shirt, inside the Siam Paragon shopping mall, Thairath newspaper posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).The Metropolitan Investigation Bureau of the Royal Thai Police announced the arrest on its official Facebook page, AFP reported shooter was a 14-year old boy, Erawan Medical Service Center said. He was using a handgun, the police said mall, owned by Siam Piwat Co., was evacuated after the shooting incident with the entry to the nearest skytrain station sealed, police officials said.\"Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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Click here!\"The attacker was arrested. In fact, he surrendered,\" Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said, adding that“the situation had been brought under control and police were clearing the scene”. He also shared his \"deepest condolences\" with the victims and their families footage showing shoppers running out of the centre go viral on social media after the incident. The centre was quickly evacuated and had its doors closed posted videos, apparently taken from inside the mall. In one, four loud noises which sound like gunshots can be clearly heard in the busy complex shooting at the shopping mall came just days before Thailand will mark a year since one of the country's bloodiest days in recent history when an former police officer armed with a knife and gun attacked a nursery, killing 12 adults and 24 children, according to CBS News report.
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Kochi, June 24 (IANS) Senior film, TV serial actor V.P. Khalid passed away on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest at a film location in Vaikom near here, industry sources said.
Seventy-year-old Khalid was shooting for the latest directorial venture of Jude Antony.
After having his breakfast at the location, Khalid went to the restroom.
When he did not return for a while, others went looking for him and found him in a semi- conscious state there.
Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, the doctor pronounced him dead at arrival.
Khalid was a hugely popular stage actor and worked with Alleppey Theatres for a long time.
Later, he started doing small roles in films and became a noted actor when he took up acting in TV serials.
His three sons -- Shaiju, Jimshi and director Khalid Rahman -- are also in the film industry and doing well for themselves.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, November 24, 2022, SPA -- Manga Production Company, a subsidiary company of the Mohammed bin Salman 'Misk' Foundation, and Silah inaugurated today the world's largest 'Grendizer' model, during the opening ceremony of 'Anime City' within the activities of the 'Riyadh Season 2022', with a length of twenty meters, in the 'Boulevard World' areas, in the presence of pioneers from the world of animation and Manga, and a group of local and International media representatives.
The inauguration was the first fruit of the strategic partnership announced between the Manga Production Company with the leading Silah company in the entertainment, sports, culture, and tourism sectors.
CEO of Manga Productions, Dr. Essam Bukhary, said the animation plays a fundamental role in creating events and activating entertainment cities and tourist areas that target local and foreign audiences, and that the strategic partnership with Silah has resulted in the inauguration of the” Grendizer' character, and has opened the doors of unique opportunities globally and locally to benefit from the best partnerships and expertise.
Mohieddin Nazer, Director of Parks and Resorts at Silah, praised the strategic partnership with Manga Productions, which is among the leading Saudi and Arab companies in the creative content sector.
Director of Marketing, Distribution, and Business Development at Manga Production Company, Eng. Abdulaziz Al-Nagmoosh, noted that the inauguration of the 'Grendizer' model in the heart of Riyadh will contribute to raising the licensing, distribution, and marketing sector to its highest levels and creating unique opportunities in business development in the Kingdom.
'Boulevard World' is a new area in the 'Riyadh Season 2022', which includes a variety of experiences from nine different countries, in addition to the 'Anime City' where the 'Grendizer' model is located. The city contains 11 anime exhibitions and more than 350 entertainment shows distributed in three theaters across the city.
21:31 LOCAL TIME 18:31 GMT
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
By Easwaran Rutnam
The United Kingdom (UK) is in talks with Paris Club members on potential solutions to Sri Lanka's unsustainable debt.
The Paris Club is a group of officials from major creditor countries whose role is to find co-ordinated and sustainable solutions to the payment difficulties experienced by debtor countries
UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Vicky Ford said the UK Government is closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka including food security and livelihoods.
“We encourage a peaceful, democratic, and inclusive approach to resolving the current political and economic challenges,” she told the UK Parliament yesterday (Wednesday).
She said that in April, the World Bank (WB) agreed to provide US Dollars 600 million in financial assistance, and the UK understands there are discussions to extend this support.
“The UK is a major donor to the WB and continues to engages with international financial institutions on Sri Lanka's economic situation,” she said.
She also said that the UK welcomes the start of in-depth discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the reforms needed to bring the economy back to a sustainable path.
“These negotiations are likely to take up to 6 months. Sri Lanka has requested support from the IMF, however, at present no Sri Lanka proposal has been shared with members. When one is made available, we will scrutinise it carefully against the IMF criteria alongside other IMF members. In the meantime, discussions are underway with several countries to obtain bridge financing in order to maintain flows of essential imported goods. The UK is also working closely with fellow Paris Club members to discuss potential solutions to Sri Lanka's unsustainable debt levels in the event that an IMF programme is agreed,” Vicky Ford said. (Courtesy Daily Mirror)
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
RIYADH - Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the latter's residence in Riyadh.
KUWAIT - Kuwait's Defense Minister Sheikh Abdullah Ali Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah underscored the importance of the Pearl of the West 2022 drills in acquiring expertise, developing skills and increasing efficiency, capacity and readiness of armed forces.
KUWAIT - The first Kuwait Winter Wonderland would be opening on December 11, Sunday, Kuwait's Touristic Enterprises Company's chairman Mohammad Al-Saqqaf said.
RIYADH - Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman.
KUWAIT - In a joint statement, the UAE and Saudi Foreign Ministries announced the success of the Emirati-Saudi mediation in the release and exchange of two prisoners between the United States and Russia.
RAMALLAH - A Palestinian teenager was martyred, and another four have been shot by the Israeli occupied forces night near Aboud village, northwest Ramallah city.
CAIRO - The Arab League condemned the killing of three Palestinians in West Bank city of Jenin, saying that the world should put an end to Israeli aggression against the people of Palestine.
BRUSSELS - European Union Interior Ministers gave, during their meeting in Brussels, the green light to Croatia to join the visa-free Schengen zone but postponed a decision on Bulgaria and Romania. (end) ibi
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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has weighed in on LGBTQ representation in cultural events, asserting that members of the LGBTQ community and its culture are integral to modern society and should not be excluded from cultural events or contests. Speaking at the 9th International Culture Forum in St. Petersburg on Friday, Putin responded to a question from iconic Serbian film director Emir Kusturica about LGBTQ topics becoming mandatory criteria for winning certain film contests in the West.
Putin acknowledged the trend in Western competitions where depicting the lives of sexual minorities, transgenders, and other diverse groups seems to be a prerequisite for success. However, he emphasized that while LGBTQ themes should not be barred from representation, they should not be obligatory criteria for winning contests, as seems to be the case in some Western events.
The Russian president underscored the importance of "equality" as a universal principle, extending to cultural contests. His comments come at a time when discussions about inclusivity and representation are increasingly prominent in cultural and artistic spheres globally.
The ongoing 9th International Culture Forum, titled the 'Forum of United Cultures,' has convened in St. Petersburg and is scheduled to continue until November 18. The forum, hosting representatives from around 70 nations, including over 30 culture ministers, serves as a platform for international dialogue on various cultural matters. Putin's remarks reflect a nuanced perspective on the balance between LGBTQ representation and the principles of equality in cultural events, sparking conversations about inclusivity within the broader cultural landscape.
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Somaliland: MOFA Freezes Function's of Nine Diplomatic Missions
(MENAFN- Somali Land Sun)
Somalilandsun- The ministry of foreign affairs has terminated the job of nine diplomats.
According to letters yet to be made public but accessed by Geeska Afrika and signed by The minister of foreign affairs Mr.Saad Ali Shire, nine friendly foreign countries are currently without Somaliland diplomatic representation.
The letter dated 21st March 2018 and CCed President Musa Behi Abdi states that those addressed have been relieved of their duties as Somaliland diplomats.
The letter states 'following internal ministerial studies as pertains to new quest for recognition strategies, it has been decided that those diplomatic representatives without official offices in their country of services be removed from budget'
To these effect all addresses herein are asked to submit budgetary needs and only in relation to activites geared towards quest for recognition'
The addresses thence subsequently fired or put in a freeze are Somaliland Representatives to
6. Saudi Arabia
7. Oman and Kuwait
8. South Sudan and
9. Ambassador at large
Reading between lines of the letter it appears that either the new foreign policy strategy does not view the above countries as vital, or the representatives performance has been lackluster.
This changes come in the heels of a broad departmental heads reshuffles effected by the ministry mid this week.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) NEW YORK, Oct 1 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait on Saturday reaffirmed commitment to the UN efforts to improve the living conditions for all peoples, particularly the marginalized segments of the society.
'Kuwait is keen on cooperation and experience sharing with all nations to ensure social development and welfare for all people inside Kuwait and around the globe,' Diplomatic Attache of Kuwait Mission to the UN Mawadah Hani Al-Mansour.
She made the comments in a speech to the 76th session of the UN General Assembly Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural).
'Kuwait attaches special care for provision of social protection to vulnerable segments of society, notably the elderly and the sick people who are no longer able to work,' she pointed out.
The Kuwaiti diplomat cited Article 11 of the Constitution as an evidence of the State guaranteeing of social insurance and healthcare for vulnerable people.
In keeping with the constitutional provision, the Kuwaiti government launched 'Afya' health insurance program for pensioners, Al-Mansour noted.
'Out of belief in the central role of family, Kuwait Constitution provides, in its ninth article, for protection of family as a nucleus of social development.
'Kuwait has a robust policy for protecting the rights of people with disabilities pursuant to the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,' she said, highlighting the legislations aiming to ensure the ability of those persons to contribute to the development and prosperity of the society.
The political leadership, realizing the importance of youth empowerment, established a state ministry for youth affairs and developed legislations to upgrade the living and academic life of the youth.
Out of belief in human development, Kuwait Vision 2035 focuses on the need to improve the quality of life for all citizens through modern infrastructure and world-class educational, health and housing services, she added.
The Third Committee session, which opened yesterday, debates the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a resurgence of conflicts, the climate emergency and exacerbated inequalities on social development. (end)
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(MENAFN- Wadsam) Pieces of Buddhist manuscript written in Sanskrit on tree
bark were discovered on a hillside a few years ago in Mes Aynak—Afghanistan's
largest copper deposit located in southeast of Kabul in a barren region of
Logar Province—by the Afghan Institute of Archaeology.
Believed to date back to around the 7th century,
the manuscripts suggest the site was a prosperous Buddhist city.
According to experts, the site may have been the city described by seventh-century Chinese monk Xuanzang in the Great Tang Records on the Western Regions, which recorded his journey to India.
The Afghan government began a full-scale excavation of the
site in 2009. The site, hailed as one of the greatest archaeological
discoveries of this century, is facing a total destruction and is one of the
world's most critically endangered heritage sites.
In November 2007, a 30-year lease was granted
for the copper mine to China
Metallurgical Group Corp (MCC) for $3 billion, making
it the biggest foreign investment and private business venture in Afghanistan's
Today, this historical site is facing a battle between commerce and culture. Valiant archaeologists areracing against timeto save this 5,000-year-old archaeological site from destruction.
Till date only 10% of Mes Aynak has been
excavated. Experts believe future discoveries could redefine our understanding
of ancient Afghanistan and the history of early Buddhism.
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Oslo: Smoke from Canadian wildfires has been detected thousands of kilometres away in Norway this week, the Scandinavian country's Climate and Environmental Research Institute NILU said on Friday.
"Very weak" concentrations of smoke particles have been detected since Monday, in particular at the Birkenes observatory in southern Norway, researcher Nikolaos Evangeliou told AFP.
Measurements have varied depending on the fires' intensity, wind direction and precipitation.
"We don't see serious peaks or large increases... so we don't see any environmental issue (in Norway) nor serious health hazards either," he added.
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The scale is unprecedented, with some 2,300 fires registered so far this year.
Southern Norway, like much of northern Europe, has also experienced an unusually dry spring and early summer so far.
In southern Norway, no rain has fallen for 16 days and none is forecast for the coming days.
A three-week ban on fires in open spaces was introduced on Thursday.
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(MENAFN) Despite achieving record market share and sales in the United States this year, the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) is starting to decelerate, falling short of the ambitious goals set by the auto industry to transition away from combustion engines. The U.S. has hit a significant milestone with over 1 million new EVs sold in 2023, constituting 7.5 percent of total U.S. sales through November, as reported by Motorintelligence.com. While automakers like Ford have celebrated a 43 percent increase in EV sales year over year, including popular models like the electric Mustang Mach E SUV and the F-150 Lightning pickup, the growth is considerably slower compared to the remarkable 90 percent year-over-year expansion experienced last summer.
One contributing factor to the slowdown is the change in market dynamics. Last summer, the EV industry witnessed substantial growth amid high demand, low inventories, and optimistic sales forecasts from automakers. The appeal of EVs was accentuated when gasoline prices approached USD5 per gallon. However, the current scenario is different, with gasoline prices dropping to around USD3 per gallon nationwide. Additionally, the average transaction price for an EV, without incentives, has decreased to just under USD52,000. The market has shifted from tech-savvy early adopters to more price-sensitive mainstream buyers who are reluctant to pay a premium for EVs compared to gasoline or hybrid vehicles.
Several challenges continue to impact EV adoption. The availability of EV models, charging infrastructure location, cost, and convenience remain concerns for potential buyers. The market has also transitioned to mainstream buyers who prioritize cost-effectiveness over the environmental benefits of EVs. Despite the current slowdown, addressing these challenges is crucial for the auto industry to meet climate change goals, as a substantial share of greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to the transportation sector.
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DUBAI, 7th October, 2022 (WAM) -- in5, an enabling platform by TECOM Group PJSC for start-ups in tech, design and media, is bringing seven of its top tech start-ups to GITEX Global 2022, which runs from 10th-14th October at Dubai World Trade Centre.
The short-listed start-up, which include businesses advancing cloud-based workflow automation, consumer electronic subscriptions, media streaming and targeting services and more, represent the scope of in5's entrepreneurial community.
The incubator will bring its nearly decade-long experience to the event with the aim of promote innovation, develop talent, facilitate business growth. Since its inception, in5 has incubated more than 500 businesses, a quarter of which are owned and operated by female entrepreneurs, nearly twice as high as the regional average of women-owned SMEs, according to the World Bank.
On behalf of in5, Majed Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President – Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City, said, 'Dubai has established a globally competitive business environment and become a desirable location for talent, entrepreneurs, and investors from all over the world. World-class infrastructure, advanced business policies, and a supportive atmosphere increase the emirate's attractiveness to founders, creatives and independent thinkers around the world.
“In a city building its entrepreneurial legacy with start-ups like Careem and Souk.com, we hope to contribute by identifying and providing promising businesses and talent from different sectors a platform where they can learn from experts, fine-tune their products, collaborate and thrive. GITEX 2022 is an opportunity for us to amplify select founders before a wider audience, and demonstrate the level of talent and innovation available in our incubator and the wider city.”
in5 aims to contribute to Dubai's entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering a robust business set-up framework, expert-led mentorship and advisory, and opportunities to meet potential investors and partners. A cutting-edge prototyping lab and fashion lab, and a suite of industry-standard media and content creation studios are just a few of the creative facilities that in5 offers entrepreneurs and members.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) drilled and
improved 21 offshore and onshore oil and gas wells in the country,
during the first two months of the current Iranian year (March 21,
2022 through May 20, 2023), Deputy Director of the NIDC, Masoud
Afshar said, Azernews reports referring to the Shana News
According to Afshar, of the drilled wells, 2 were development
wells and 19 were repair wells.
The deputy director said that 19 wells were drilled in the
territory of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) and one
well - in the territory of the Iranian Petroleum Engineering and
Development Company (PEDEC).
"Meanwhile, the remaining one well was drilled as a part of the
projects of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)," he added.
Afshar also noted that in total, 14,129 meters of excavations
were carried out in Iran within the mentioned period.
There are currently 74 oil and 22 gas fields in Iran. So, 37 oil
fields are operating in the territory of the National Iranian South
Oil Company (NISOC), 14 fields – Iranian Central Oil Fields Company
(ICOFC), 5 fields – Arvandan Oil and Gas Company (AOGC), and 18 oil
fields – Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC).
In addition, 5 gas fields are operating in the territory of the
NISOC, 13 fields – the ICOFC, 1 field – Pars Oil and Gas Company
(POGC), and 3 gas fields – the IOOC.
Iran's total hydrocarbon reserves are estimated at 1.2 trillion
barrels. With available technology and equipment, Iran can extract
340 billion barrels. Thus, 30 percent of the country's hydrocarbon
reserves are recoverable, while 70 percent remain underground.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) English Finnish
Harvia Plc Stock Exchange Release 17 March 2023 at 9:00 am EET
Harvia's Annual Report 2022 has been published and can be found on the company website as a PDF file at .
Annual Report includes the Board of Directors Report and the Financial Statements consisting of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Parent Company Financial Statements. Harvia's Annual Report includes also the Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration Report for 2022.
The financial statements are published in accordance with the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) reporting requirements. The audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy has provided an independent auditor's reasonable assurance report on Harvia Plc's ESEF Financial Statements in accordance with ISAE 3000 (Revised).
All of the documents are attached to this release as a PDF file and the Annual Report also as an XHTML file. The documents are also available in Finnish and in English on Harvia's website at .
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(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, June 10 (IANS) A day after Union minister Giriraj Singh stirred a controversy by calling Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse a good son of India, JD(U) chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Saturday shot back saying by this metric even Veerapan, Vijay Malya, Dawood Ibrahim and dacoits of Chambals are.
Giriraj Singh made the remark during his two-day visit to Dantewada in Chhattisgarh on Friday. "If Nathuram Godse is a murderer of Gandhi then he is a good son of the country. He was born in India unlike Babar and Aurangzeb who were attackers of the country."
Slamming Singh, Kumar said, "The killer of our father of the nation can never be a good son of the country."
"Anybody calling Nathuram Godse a good son of India, is a blot on our country. How can a killer of our 'Father of the Nation' be a good son of the country? And if Godse is the good son of the country then Veerapan, dacoits of Chambal, Vijay Malya, Dawood Ibrahim too should be called so," Kumar said.
"BJP leaders glorifying the murderer of Gandhiji reflects their ill-political culture. They lack the knowledge of history," he added.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 16. Kazakhstan's
Bereke Bank will stop accepting payments on MIR cards, the
statement of Bereke Bank said, Trend reports.
"Bereke Bank informs about the termination of interaction with
Russia's National Payment Card System (RNPCS) MIR. Acceptance of
non-cash payments at the POS-terminals of Bereke Bank using MIR
cards will be unavailable from March 17, 2024," the report
At the same time, it is noted that operations on VISA,
MASTERCARD, and UnionPay cards in the POS terminals of Bereke Bank
are available in full.
Meanwhile, earlier, Kazakhstan's Freedom Bank suspended P2P
(person-to-person) transfers from and to Russian MIR payment
"P2P transfers to Freedom Bank from or to the MIR card are no
longer available," the bank informed.
As an alternative, the bank offered its clients the SWIFT system
or the service of transferring money by phone number through Tsifra
To note, the US Ministry of Finance has imposed sanctions
against Russia's National Payment Card System (NPCS). The Russian
National Payment Card System is the operator of the Russian
national payment system, MIR.
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has sent back its first image of Neptune and it's the clearest view of the ice giant in more than 30 years.
Webb's image managed to reveal the distant planet's delicate rings.
The last time astronomers had such a clear view of the farthest planet from the sun was when NASA's Voyager 2 became the first and only space probe to fly past the ice giant for just a few hours in 1989.
Now Webb's unprecedented infrared imaging capabilities has provided a new glimpse into Neptune's atmosphere, said Mark McCaughrean, a senior advisor for science and exploration at the European Space Agency.
The telescope“takes all that glare and background away” so that“we can start to tease out the atmospheric composition” of the planet, McCaughrean, who has worked on the Webb project for more than 20 years, told AFP.
Neptune appears as deep blue in previous images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope due to methane in its atmosphere. However, the near-infrared wavelengths captured by Webb's primary imager NIRCam shows the planet as a greyish white, with icy clouds streaking the surface.
“The rings are more reflective in the infrared,” McCaughrean said,“so they're much easier to see.”
The image also shows an“intriguing brightness” near the top of Neptune, NASA said in a statement. Because the planet is tilted away from Earth and takes 164 years to orbit the Sun, astronomers have not yet had a good look at its north pole.
Webb also spotted seven of Neptune's 14 known moons.
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(MENAFN- VOLTALIA) The results of the Gaïa campaign, announced on November 15, confirm Voltalia's status as a responsible company and its management of CSR issues. For its fourth participation, Voltalia is ranked 84th among French stocks with the best extra-financial ratings out of a panel of 390 companies, and among the top five players in the “Utilities” sector.
Based on more than 170 extra-financial criteria (governance, social, environmental and external stakeholders), the rating assesses the degree of transparency and maturity of companies regarding their sustainable development policies, practices and performance.
At the end of the 2020 campaign, Voltalia obtained an overall score of 78/100 (for an average score in the sector category of 65/100). Its progress is steady (75/100 in 2019 and 71/100 in 2018) and highlights the concrete implementation of commitments made on issues such as health and safety, business ethics and the fight against climate change.
Voltalia's inclusion in the index also allows it to increase its visibility among SRI institutional investors.
"Our commitment to CSR has never been so important. We are very proud to see them recognized once again. They are at the heart of Voltalia's mission and determine our daily actions. I would like to thank all of our employees who, through their commitment, enable us to implement them" said Sébastien Clerc, CEO of Voltalia.
Next on the agenda: Q4 2021 revenues, 26 January 2022 (after market closing)
Gaïa-Index is the Sustainable Development reference index for French listed companies. Initiated by EthiFinance, the index selects midcap companies according to their extra-financial performance, notably with regards to the transparency and maturity of their CSR policies, practices and performance. Founded in 2009, the Gaïa-Index outperforms each year CAC 40 and CAC Mid & Small indexes.
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(MENAFN) In April, the consumer price inflation in the UK showed a decrease, with the year-on-year rate easing to 8.7 percent from 10.1 percent in March. However, this figure remained above the expected 8.2 percent, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Notably, food prices continued their rapid surge, reaching the highest rate of increase in nearly 45 years.
Although there was a slight deceleration in the rate of grocery price growth leading up to April, it still stood at a significant 19.1 percent, approaching record levels. The ONS chief economist, Grant Fitzner, highlighted that the notable fall in inflation was primarily due to the absence of large energy price rises that were observed in the previous year. However, this decrease was partially offset by increases in the cost of second-hand cars and cigarettes.
Reacting to the data, UK Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt welcomed the fall in inflation on Twitter, emphasizing the importance of remaining vigilant. He stated that the rate of 8.7 percent marked the lowest level in over a year, indicating progress. However, he emphasized the need to address the issue of food prices, as highlighted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in their recent concerns about the UK's inflation outlook.
On Tuesday, the IMF expressed worry that the UK could face a prolonged period of elevated inflation. They raised concerns about businesses maintaining higher prices and workers seeking salary raises to cope with the situation. While the fall in inflation is seen as a positive development, the IMF's remarks emphasize the ongoing challenges and the importance of continued efforts to manage inflation, particularly with regard to food prices.
The latest figures reveal a mixed picture for the UK's inflation landscape, with some improvements but persistent concerns over food prices. The government and policymakers recognize the need for ongoing action to address these challenges and ensure stability in the economy. The focus remains on monitoring inflationary trends and implementing effective measures to mitigate the impact on households and businesses.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha: With Qatar getting ready to organise the biggest football extravaganza, FIFA World Cup 2022, next year, Qatar Media Corporation (QMC)'s Radio FM 107 has immersed itself in bringing out sports-related shows.
Sports has become an integral part in the Qatari society with an audience that includes the old and the youth. With Qatar being hailed as an international sports destination, QMC is keen to cash in on the ever-rising popularity of sports by incorporating a couple of programmes in its array of talk shows.
After the hugely successful show on Tokyo Olympics in August, FM 107 has dedicated a special segment 'Bollywood in Sports' that's aired on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
“We are a dedicated team that's keen on producing sports shows besides our routine programmes on entertainment, Islamic theology, traffic, corporate world and health,” said FM 107 Director Shadab Khan.
“FM 107 caters to the Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan communities. That's our target audience. Bollywood movies and sports play an integral part in their lives. Hence, we decided to infuse Bollywood with sports. It's an innovative show where we trace the relations between these two great entertainment industries.”
He said 'Bollywood in Sports' is aired on FM 107's most-listened Hashtag Filmy Hai with RJ Nazia and author and sports analyst Mohammad Amin.
“A large part of FM 107 audience are keen followers of Indian, Pakistani cricket teams besides the Qatar football team,” added Khan, who hinted at producing more shows on sports.
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(MENAFN) Over the weekend in San Francisco, a self-driving taxi operated by Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, fell victim to vandalism and arson. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, as the vehicle navigated the bustling streets of San Francisco without any passengers aboard. According to a spokeswoman from Waymo, a crowd of individuals surrounded the vehicle and intentionally damaged it, including breaking windows and throwing firecrackers inside, ultimately leading to the car being set ablaze.
Fortunately, there were no reported injuries as the vehicle was unoccupied at the time. Waymo has since stated that they are collaborating closely with local law enforcement to address the situation and ensure appropriate measures are taken. Social media posts circulating in the aftermath of the incident depict the white vehicle immobilized on a busy street within Chinatown, where Chinese New Year festivities were underway. Witnesses captured images and videos showing individuals smashing windows, with one person even employing a skateboard for this purpose.
Subsequent footage reveals the vehicle with shattered windows, fireworks igniting within, and eventually succumbing to flames, resulting in significant damage. This unsettling event comes in the wake of a recent incident involving a Waymo taxi in San Francisco, where a cyclist sustained minor injuries after being struck by one of the autonomous vehicles. San Francisco has been a testing ground for autonomous vehicle technology, although progress has been slower than anticipated. Notably, Cruise, another self-driving car company, halted its operations indefinitely following a string of accidents at the end of October.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Minneapolis, MN, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cities Management , an Associa® company, recently named Kate Grutzmacher, CMCA®, AMS®, as branch president.
Ms. Grutzmacher joins Cities Management with more than 20 years of experience in facility and community management, marketing, sales, organizational operations, real estate, and land development. A skilled leader, strategist, and communicator, she has led operations for a number of property, apartment, and community management organizations, giving her a wealth of experience in the industry. As branch president, Ms. Grutzmacher will focus on day-to-day operations, business development, client growth, and employee training and retention.
“As a leader in community management in Minnesota, Cities Management remains focused on acquiring the brightest talent and building a strong team that successfully serves our communities, client boards, and valued residents,” stated Donald Kekstadt, Associa regional vice president.“Bringing Kate on board is an extension of that dedication. We look forward to watching her leverage her extensive experience and industry knowledge to help the branch continue to provide unmatched management services to our clients every day.”
With more than 200 branch offices across North America, Associa delivers unsurpassed management and lifestyle services to nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 10,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise and trailblazing innovation. For more than 40 years, Associa has provided solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision. To learn more, visit .
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, the commander of the Tavria operational and strategic grouping of troops, says that Russian invaders have reduced the number of assaults and again started to use aircraft for strikes.
In a post on Telegram , Tarnavskyi said that three Russian BMD-4 and two fuel depots were destroyed.
In total, in the Tavria direction, the enemy launched six airstrikes, conducted 33 combat engagements and launched 512 artillery strikes.
In the area of responsibility of the Tavria operational and strategic grouping of troops, Ukrainian defenders continue to hold back Russian forces that continue attempts to encircle Avdiivka. Ukrainian soldiers firmly hold the defense, inflicting significant losses on the enemy. Read also: War
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The Defense Forces successfully repelled 19 Russian attacks east of Novobakhmutivka and in the areas of Avdiivka, Tonenke, and Pervomaiske. Eight attacks were repelled in the areas of Maryinka, Pobieda and Novomykhailivka, Tarnavskyi said.
In the Shakhtarske sector, Ukrainian defenders thwarted two enemy attacks in the area of Staromaiorske, Donetsk region.
In the Zaporizhzhia direction, three enemy attacks were repelled in the areas of Novopokrovka and west of Robotyne.
At the same time, the commander stressed that in the Melitopol sector, the Defense Forces continue to inflict manpower and equipment losses on Russian troops, weakening the enemy along the entire front line.
In the area of responsibility of the Tavria operational and strategic grouping of troops, the enemy's total losses amounted to 337 persons.
Nine units of military equipment were destroyed, including five IFVs and an artillery system. An ammunition depot and two fuel depots were also destroyed. Another five units of enemy military equipment were damaged, Tarnavskyi emphasized.
As Ukrinform reported, from February 24, 2022 to December 10, 2023, the Defense Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 338,820 Russian invaders.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal has announced that it has been decided to increase the amount of four welfare pensions to Rs 1600. The Kerala government has announced increased pension amounts for four categories, including vishwakarma, circus, disabled athletes, and disabled artists. Earlier, disabled artists were getting a pension of Rs 1000.
Disabled athletes were getting Rs 1,300, circus artists were getting Rs 1,200 and Vishwakarma pension was Rs 1,400. The salary of the Anganawadi and Asha workers increased last week. The Kerala government has announced an increase in the wages of Anganwadi and Asha employees, benefitting a total of 88,977 individuals. Workers and helpers with over 10 years of service will receive a substantial increase of Rs. 1000 in their existing wages. All other Anganwadi workers and helpers will get an increment of Rs. 500. In total, 62,852 individuals will enjoy the wage hike, with 32,989 being workers.
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The wages of Asha workers will be raised by Rs. 500. A total of 26,125 Asha workers will benefit from this decision.
Meanwhile, the finance department has allocated Rs 900 crore to pay one month's welfare pension arrears on November 10. Balagopal highlighted that an outstanding sum of Rs 54,000 crore is pending from the Central government, contributing to the economic challenges being faced by the state. He stressed the urgency of receiving this amount to alleviate the financial pressure on Kerala.
The finance minister stated that the current economic crisis in Kerala is rooted in the delay in receiving the rightful dues from the Centre. He urged the central government to fulfill its financial commitments to the state, stating that it is a matter of courtesy and essential for the overall well-being of Kerala.
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ABU DHABI, 27th June, 2022 (WAM) -- A delegation from the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) attended the session held to review the fourth report on the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) .
The delegation attended in an observer capacity at the sessions held on 21-22 June at the UN headquarters in Geneva.
The delegation comprised Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Institution; as well as Fatima Al Kaabi, Deputy Chairperson of NHRI; Mohamed Al Hammadi, Chairperson of the Civil and Political Rights Committee; Maryam Al Ahmadi, Chairperson of the International Relations and Non-Governmental Organisations Committee; Ameirah Al Seraidi, Chairperson of the Economic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Rights Committee; Fatma Al Bedwawi, Chairperson of the Complaints, Monitoring and Field Visits Committee; Dr. Ahmed Al Mansoori, Chairperson of the Committee for the Promotion of Human Rights Culture; Dr. Zayed Al Shamsi, Chairperson of the Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee; Klaithem Al Matrooshi, Board of Trustees member; Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Noman, Board of Trustees member; Shahreyar Nawabi, Board of Trustees member; in addition to Dr. Saeed Al Ghfeli, NHRI Secretary-General; Amro Al Qahtani, Chairperson's office manager; and Fajer Al Haidan, acting head of international affairs.
Commenting on the Institution's participation as an observer, Maqsoud Kruse reiterated NHRI's role as an independent institution in observing the improvement and development of actions aiming to achieve the highest response rates towards international commitments and priorities in the field of human rights and public freedoms by enhancing the rights and humanitarian approach and improving basic rights and freedoms, respecting the rule of law, and ensuring justice, equality and non-discrimination for everyone.
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AMMAN — Al Balqa Applied University has concluded an international training on wastewater treatment techniques targeting operators from water utilities companies in Jordan.
One executive strategy of Al Balqa Applied University is to build the capacity of human resources in targeted sectors especially water conservation and technologies, environmental protection, clean energy, thereby alleviating climate change impact, according to a statement from the university.
Contributing to the achievement of this strategy is a core mandate of the International Research Centre of Water, Environment and Energy (IRCWEE), an innovative centre acting as an arm to implement strategic directions and achieve goals towards the university's vision.
The training is among a series of training activities of the WATRA Project: “Strengthening skills development for wastewater treatment and reuse in agriculture in a recently established higher TVET programme in Jordan”.
The WATRA project is a collaboration between Al Balqa Applied and IHE Delft Water Institute and the World Water Academy from the Netherlands. The WATRA Project is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, NUFFIC, under the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP), and hosted by the Deanship of Scientific Research and Innovation of Al Balqa Applied University.
The next training will be on Drinking Water Treatment Technologies.
Helle Frans Van der Roest and Bram Ooms, an expert trainer from the World Water Academy, delivered four days training on wastewater treatment techniques with the focus on new cost and emissions efficient technologies. Twelve operators from water utility companies in Jordan, and four academic staff from Al Balqa Applied University participated in the training.
The project is managed by Peter van der Steen, Associate Professor of Environmental Technology at IHE Delft in the Netherlands, and by Naser Almanaseer, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering - Hydrology and Water Resources, Al Balqa Applied University.
The WATRA project team expressed gratitude for the support of the president of Al Balqa University.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) The little dynamites of the kids' singing reality show 'Superstar Singer 3'-- Atharv Bakshi and Rajdeep Ghosh's energetic jugalbandi of 'Ek Chatur Naar Karke Sringar', coupled with their unique singing styles has left everyone amazed.
This weekend, the show will present a 'Greatest Duets' special.
The duet performance on 'Ek Chatur Naar Karke Sringar', by the contestants of captain Pawandeep Ranjan's team - Atharav (Hazaribagh, Jharkhand) and Rajdeep (Howrah, West Bengal) stole the show.
Amidst all the compliments, host Haarsh Limbachiyaa will share a heartwarming clip revealing Atharav's journey as a student of the renowned Suresh Wadkar, garnering praise from everyone.
Wowed by the performance, super judge Neha Kakkar said: "Wow! The performance was truly outstanding, filled with tons of entertainment from start to finish. It was delightful to watch. Both of you hit those deep notes flawlessly and synchronized beautifully, creating a mesmerizing rhythm through the act."
"It's remarkable that despite being so young, you've both managed to sync with the band so perfectly and deliver such a wonderful performance. It felt like you guys were like professional singers. Your singing was simply beautiful. Great job," she added.
Captain Salman Ali said: "I felt like two lions were battling it out on the stage. Rajdeep, I've always admired your singing since day one. But Atharv, I witnessed your style and the uniqueness you showed for the first time today. Each of your performances raised the bar; it was truly outstanding."
'Superstar Singer 3' airs on Sony.
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Cheryl Hart COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. - Jan. 24, 2023 - prlog -- Join us for a very special night of music as Trappe's own Mayor, Matthew G. Wismer entertains and delights audiences with piano repertoire that includes classical favorites and personal arrangements of contemporary pop songs that you love. Matthew is the owner and operator of 200 acre Northern Star Farm of Trappe, and two term Mayor of Trappe Borough. Matthew studied under the late concert pianist, Paul Manzini. Matthew credits Paul Manzini for having had the most significant impact on his early musical life. In addition, he cites a keen interest in the life of concert pianist, Paderewski and the popular pianist, Liberace, two performers who have influenced his style of playing.
Please join us for a complimentary wine and cheese reception as we celebrate the opening of gallery artist Cheryl Hart before the concert at 6:30PM! Cheryl has painted a show titled 'Local Treasures' that includes scenes from Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) signed a contribution agreement to finance the Agency through a multiyear agreement for 2023-2024.
This agreement aims to provide financial tools for responsive and effective humanitarian and development aid for the Palestinians. Through this agreement, QFFD will enable the Agency's vital work to continue uninterrupted, including its emergency response efforts to Palestine refugees in the Gaza Strip.
Director General of QFFD HE Khalifa bin Jassim Al Kuwari stated: "In the face of the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, marked with unprecedented levels of loss of life, human suffering, displacement, and destruction, Qatar Fund for Development seeks to continue supporting Palestinians and providing them with financial and basic resources to provide their basic needs."
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini noted: "This timely contribution from QFFD comes at a critical time for the Agency. As we look to scale up our operations to meet the needs of the Palestine Refugee community in the Gaza Strip and across the Middle East, multiyear agreements such as this one ensure the Agencys continued delivery of aid and services. Thank you for your continued support, Qatar."
QFFD will continue to support Palestine refugees and provide effective humanitarian and development aid through engaging in local and international partnerships to alleviate hardship, give hope, promote peace and justice through sustainable and inclusive development, and provide the necessary resources for this.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) deepak john |
Doha: Qatar's banking sector registered growth in September as commercial banks have witnessed an increase in deposits and credit facilities on year-on-year basis in September 2022 according to the Planning and Statistics Authority official data.
The public sector deposits stood at QR324.63bn in commercial banks in September 2022 when compared with its counterpart in the previous year (September 2021) amounted to QR293.31bn showing a yearly rise of 10.7 percent and of 1.3 percent on monthly basis. On other hand private sector deposits in last year for the same period were QR436.66bn, recording an increase of 9.4 percent and 0.5 percent on yearly and monthly basis respectively.
The non-resident deposits in commercial banks in September this year amounted to QR203.75bn against QR227.29bn registering a decline of 28 percent on yearly basis and decline of 2.8 percent month-on-month. The commercial banks total deposits in September 2022 accounted for QR965.054bn.
According to the official data Qatar's commercial banks credit facilities in public sector during September 2022 reached QR354.86bn a decline of 8.6 percent and 2.1 percent on yearly and monthly basis respectively. While the private sector credit facilities during the same month stood at QR795.02bn seeing a rise of 5.7 percent and 0.5 percent on year-on-year and month-on-month basis respectively.
In case of non-resident credit facilities in commercial banks stood at QR63.72m registering 9 percent and 1.8 percent decline in September 2022 on yearly and monthly basis. The country's commercial banks total credit amounted to QR1.213 trillion in September 2022 compared to QR1.210 trillion in same month in 2021 showing a rise of 0.3 percent annually.
The money supply1 (M1) amounted to QR157.71bn during September 2022 showing an annual increase of 5.4 percent and monthly decline of 0.1 percent. While the money supply2 (M2) recorded about QR687.68bn during September 2022 compared to QR617.4bn in same period in 2021, an annual and monthly rise of 11.4 percent and 1.4 percent.
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(MENAFN) Jonas Gahr Store, the prime minister of Norway, expressed skepticism on Monday over a potential cost cap on natural gas imports that has been suggested by the majority of European Union associate states.
After speaking over the phone with Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, he claimed in a statement that “we approach discussions in an open spirit, but we are skeptical of a maximum gas price.”
"A maximum price does not change the fundamental issue that there is a gas shortage in Europe," the prime minister continued.
Energy ministers from the European Union gathered on Friday in Brussels to consider urgent steps for the whole union, such as a cost restriction on Russian gas imports, to stop the increasing cost of energy. At the same time, other associates, particularly Italy, demanded a price cap on all gas purchased by European Union member states, including natural gas from Norway as well as LNG from the United States and Qatar.
Norway, a non-European Union member that has benefited from Russia's declining supplies to the European Union, has previously made it known that it may be open to a price ceiling and a long-term gas pact to support its European allies.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Security Service of Ukraine exposed two more enemy collaborators in Luhansk region, who contributed to Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territories through taking part in the organization of a pseudo-referendum.
That's according to the sbu press service, Ukrinform reports.
'It has been established that a resident of Luhansk, who until 2014 had repeatedly participated in the operations of election commissions, in September 2022 agreed to be appointed as head of the Zhovtneva Territorial Election Commission of the city of Luhansk,' the statement reads.
It is noted that, under the supervision of the Russian occupation administration, the suspect headed the process of a staged 'vote' on the territory of the largest district of the temporarily occupied regional center. Read also: sbu gathering evidence to“surely bring putin to the dock” - agency chief
Also, the SBU charged a resident of Kreminna, a former journalist, who was involved in the organization of the 'referendum' as a 'member of the precinct election commission'. She compiled lists of voters, issued and counted ballots, prepared voting protocols, etc.
Both persons were charged under two articles of the Criminal Code: Art. 110 Part 2 (Encroachment on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine) and Art. 111-1 Part 5 (Collaborative activity).
The suspects face up to 10 years in prison time.
As Ukrinform reported earlier,“LPR” militants were recently sentenced to 12 years behind bars on charges of fighting against Ukraine's forces since the outset of Russian aggression.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) American Hollywood star, Angelina Jolie, has been appointed a visiting professor at the London School of Economics (LSE) beginning in 2017.
TheOscar-winning actress, filmmaker, humanitarian and longtime activist will be teaching students pursuing a master's degree at the LSE's Center for Women, Peace and Security. The acclaimed Hollywood star will teach alongside former foreign secretary William Hague at the British university. Her course, 'The Impact of the War on Women,' intends to develop strategies to promote gender equality and enhance women's economic, social and political participation and security. 'I am looking forward to teaching and learning from the students, as well as sharing my own experiences of working alongside governments and the United Nations' Angelina Jolie said expressing her enthusiasm. 'I am very encouraged by the creation of this master's program. I hope other academic institutions will follow this example, as it is vital that we broaden the discussion on how to advance women's rights and end impunity for crimes that disproportionately affect women, such as sexual violence in conflicts,' she added. The one-year course will run from the beginning of the 2017 academic year. An LSE spokeswoman said that Jolie and Hague would teach at least once a year for the period of their fellowship; 'As often as their schedules and their commitment, as agreed with the center director, will allow.'
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE and Kenya have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, ushering in a new chapter of trade relations between the two nations that will secure vital East and West supply chains, spur investment into priority sectors, and enhance market access for businesses on both sides.
The CEPA will have significant positive impact on accelerating investment flows in high potential areas such as logistics, healthcare, travel and tourism, infrastructure, and ICT, and will offer a platform for SME cooperation and expansion on both sides.
Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said:“The UAE-Kenya Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement marks a significant milestone in our CEPA program. It is a testament to our commitment to strengthening economic ties with the African continent and to creating new opportunities for businesses and investors in both of our countries. The UAE-Kenya CEPA will not only boost trade and investment, but also foster innovation and sustainable growth in key sectors such as agriculture, technology and tourism. We look forward to deepening our relationship with Kenya and to further expanding our presence in Africa as a trusted partner and investor.”
Rebecca Miano, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, said:“The Kenyan leadership has identified trade as a key lever of economic growth and transformation. We are on a national development path that is seeking to increase industrial output, enhance the quality and global competitiveness of that output, and to expand the opportunities for its export. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United Arab Emirates will play a key role in these efforts, enabling our exports to reach important markets in Asia and the Middle East, and also in stimulating the investment inflows that will further develop our national capabilities. We look forward to its implementation and the mutual benefits it will deliver.”
Kenya's economy, one of the most promising in Africa, experienced real GDP growth accelerating from 4.8 per cent in 2022 to an estimated 5 per cent in 2023, while it is projected that real GDP will grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.2 per cent in 2024. Among others, its services sector, which accounts for 53.6 per cent of Kenya's GDP, and agriculture sector, comprising around a quarter of national GDP, offer vast potential for UAE businesses looking to expand into the region.
Foreign trade remains the cornerstone of the UAE's economic agenda. In 2023, the UAE's non-oil trade in goods reached an all-time high of $710 billion, a 12.6 per cent increase on 2022 – and 34.7 per cent more than 2021. The UAE has already concluded CEPAs with India, Israel, Indonesia, Türkiye, Georgia, Cambodia, Mauritius, Congo-Brazzaville, Colombia, South Korea, Costa Rica.
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Strack, Ziegler power Pillager past Braves
Devin Strack scored 26 points and EJ Ziegler added 19 points and 18 rebounds in leading Pillager to a 67-63 Park Region Conference victory over the Menahga boys basketball team Tuesday.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) With Hardik Pandya still recovering from an ankle injury, Suryakumar Yadav will take the reins as the captain for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia, commencing on November 23. Ruturaj Gaikwad will serve as the vice-captain for the initial three matches, with Shreyas Iyer set to assume the responsibility for the final two games upon his return to the squad.
The T20I series comes swiftly after India's loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad, shifting the focus to the T20 format with the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA just six months away. Among the ODI World Cup squad members, Suryakumar, Ishan Kishan, and Prasidh Krishna are the only players retained for the entire T20I series. Axar Patel, recovering from a quadriceps strain that ruled him out of the World Cup, makes a comeback.
However, notable exclusions include Sanju Samson and Shahbaz Ahmed, both part of the squad for the Ireland T20Is in August. Despite their impressive domestic performances, Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma also miss out on a spot in the T20I squad.
The squad features Axar Patel as the allrounder alongside Washington Sundar, while Ravi Bishnoi serves as the sole wristspinner. Suryakumar Yadav, known for leading Mumbai in domestic cricket, will captain the Indian side for the first time.
VVS Laxman, the former coach of the India men's team, will take charge of the team for the five T20Is, starting in Visakhapatnam and moving on to Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Raipur, and Bengaluru.
India's T20I Squad for Australia: Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-capt), Ishan Kishan (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Shreyas Iyer (vice-capt, available only for the last two T20Is).
Yuzvendra Chahal's omission sparks controversy: Excluded from India's T20I squad against Australia
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