(MENAFN- Asia Times) The World Trade Organization (WTO) will hold its 1th WTP Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi in February 2024. There is much at stake and success is not guaranteed.
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has identified the
that will require close attention
if MC13 is to succeed
and fulfill the promises of the
12th WTO Ministerial Conference
(MC12) - food security, fisheries subsidy disciplines, the development dimension of trade, dispute settlement reform, intellectual property rights and e-commerce.
Each of these topics warrants attention - and each raises difficult issues.
Key issues include addressing purchasing power difficulties of the poorest communities, gaining additional acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and helping countries that lose support as they graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
Other issues include addressing the US conviction that the WTO Appellate Body jurisprudence is openly hostile to trade defense instruments, resolving the paradox of patents and meeting the twin goals of data security and data access in the promotion of digital trade.
But there is an overriding challenge facing MC13. The liberal trading order is under siege as world trade becomes increasingly weaponized through targeted government interference, with imports, exports and state-funded subsidies all utilized in the pursuit of other goals.
The evidence is clear – the stockpile of G20 trade restrictions has grown more than tenfold since 2009. There are four interlinked motivations for using trade as a weapon when pursuing other objectives.
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Bahrain designates individuals, entities in Yemen as terrorists
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Manama, Safar 5, 1439, Oct 25, 2017, SPA -- In light of the ongoing efforts to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and combatting the financing of terrorism, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Bahrain has classified a number of individuals and entities on the list of the leaders, funders and aiders of the terrorist organizations Daesh and Al Qaeda in Yemen.
According to BNA, the Bahraini ministry said that this measure comes as part of the joint efforts of the Global Terrorist Financing Targeting Centre (TFTC) in partnership with the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the co-chairs of the TFTC, in addition to member states in the TFTC of which Bahrain is an active member.
"This decision reflects the resolve of the TFTC member states to target terrorism financing networks and related activities and is an indication of the keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain and member states to deepen their partnership with the United States of America in order to curb terrorist groups financing," the ministry said.
"Based on relevant national legislations and according to UN Security Council resolution 1371/2001, the sanctions to be imposed on these names cover their assets inside the Kingdom of Bahrain and a ban on local citizens and residents dealing with them."
The designated individuals and entities are:
1Naief Saleh Salem Al Qaisi(Yemeni)
2Abdulwahab Mohammed Abdulwahab Al Hamiqani(Yemeni)
3Hashim Mohsen Aidarous(Yemeni)
4Nashwan Al Adani(Yemeni)
5Khalid Abdullah Saleh Al Marfadi(Yemeni)
6Seif Al Rab Slem Al Haishi(Yemeni)
7Adel Abdu Fari Othman Al Thahbani(Yemeni)
8Rodhwan Qanan (Rodhwan Mohammed Hossein Qanan)(Yemeni)
9Wali Nashwan Al Yafaie(Yemeni)
10Khalid Saeed Gabesh Al Abidi(Yemeni)
11Bilal Ali Al Wafi(Yemeni)
12Al Rahma Charity Foundation(Yemen)
13Al Khaer Supermarket(Yemen)
19:18 LOCAL TIME 16:18 GMT
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JAIPUR, RAJASTHAN, INDIA, November 2, 2023 /EINPresswire / -- Sarkari Result, the leading online portal for government job notifications and examination updates, is pleased to announce the release of the latest examination results for a multitude of competitive tests conducted across the country.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) TRIPOLI — Libya's rival factions should stick to a United Nations peace process and prepare for elections in spring 2018, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Thursday, trying to give stalled UN talks a new push.
The North African country has two rival governments, one in the east and a UN-backed administration in the capital Tripoli in the west, in a conflict stemming from the overthrow of Muammar Qadhafi in 2011.
France was a leading player in the NATO intervention against Qadhafi, sending warplanes to bomb his forces.
The United Nations launched a new round of talks in September in Tunis between the rival factions to prepare for presidential and parliamentary elections in 2018, but they broke off after one month.
"I noted the desire from the Prime Minister [Fayez Al Sarraj] to stick to the calendar. We have a total convergence of views to implement this agenda," Le Drian said after meeting the Tripoli-based prime minister in the Libyan capital.
Drian will later fly to the eastern city of Benghazi to meet the powerful eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar, who on Sunday called the UN-backed government and peace process obsolete.
The UN talks had stumbled over the question of what role Haftar should play. He indicated on Sunday he wants to run as presidential candidate.
Haftar remains popular among Libyans in the east who are weary of the chaos, but faces opposition in western Libya.
The eastern-based House of Representatives on Tuesday widened divisions between east and west by approving a new central bank governor. The bank's Tripoli headquarters and the UN rejected the move.
Le Drian said a political deal would help solve crisis of thousands of illegal migrants stuck in detention centres in Libya where human rights groups said they often face abuse. Libyan officials deny this but say they are overwhelmed with a flood of migrants.
Libya is the main departure point for illegal migrants heading for Europe by boat.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) New Delhi, Feb. 28 (Petra) - His Majesty King Abdullah on Wednesday visited the "Indian Institute of Technology Delhi", which is one of 16 institutes the Indian government had established in several cities to act as centers of excellence, scientific research and development.
During his meeting with the director of the institute and a number of deans and faculty members, His Majesty listened to a short presentation about the institute and its educational programs in the engineering, science and technology domains to stimulate creativity and innovation among students.
Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Professor Ramgopal Rao, delivered a briefing on prospects of scientific cooperation between the Institute and Jordanian universities in the future.
King Abdullah stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation and exchange of expertise between Jordanian and Indian universities, underlining the need to benefit from the distinguished Indian expertise in information technology and scientific research.
His Majesty pointed out that the Indian experience in establishing cooperation between the industrial, government and educational institutions at all theoretical and applied levels is a distinctive model that Jordan can benefit from.
King Abdullah spoke said that providing continuous support and development of the ICT sector is a priority in Jordan, noting that more than 23 percent of IT entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa region are young Jordanians.
The King expressed hope for further cooperation between the 'Indian Institute of Technology Delhi' and Jordanian universities in a number of fields, including information technology and security, renewable energy and energy storage solutions.
The meeting focused on the importance of technical education to enable young people to secure jobs either by working for IT companies or by establishing their own enterprises.
On the sidelines of His Majesty's visit to the Institute, a five-year memorandum of understanding was signed between the Institute and the King Hussein Technical University, with the aim of exchanging know-how and expertise between students and faculty members.
The MoU was signed by the President of the King Hussein Technical University Dr. Labib Khadra and the Director of the 'Indian Institute of Technology Delhi', Professor Ramgopal Rao.
During his visit to the Institute, the King was accompanied by a student delegation from a number of Jordanian schools, on a tour of the Indian capital New Delhi and the city of Agra, where they will visit a number of institutes and scientific and technology centers.
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AP SOCHI, Russia: Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula One driver to win 100 races with victory in the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday to retake the championship lead from Max Verstappen.
Hamilton dropped to seventh place when he was boxed in at the first corner but fought back and passed Lando Norris for the win when the McLaren driver stayed out on slick tires in late rain and slid off the track.
Hamilton turned Verstappen's five-point championship lead into a two-point lead of his own as the Dutch driver finished second after a dramatic drive from last on the grid. Carlos Sainz was third for Ferrari.
Verstappen started last after a penalty for an engine change in his Red Bull but sliced through the field and had Hamilton in sight by the halfway stage. Hamilton's Mercedes worked better on the hard tires in the second half of the race and Verstappen's charge seemed to have stalled when he was overtaken by the Alpine of Fernando Alonso and stuck in seventh.
But then the rain came and Verstappen switched to intermediate tires early, allowing him to claim an unexpected podium finish and limit the damage to his hopes of a first title. Norris trailed in seventh after his gamble to stay on dry tires failed.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Sun 22 May 2022, 12:03 AM
Last updated: Sun 22 May 2022, 12:27 AM
A Dubai-based realty firm is all set to purchase the site of a South Florida condominium that collapsed last June, killing 98 people, for $120 million, after no other bids were submitted by the Friday evening deadline for next week's auction, according to a report from Associated Press (AP).
Hundreds of potential buyers had shown interest in the property, but none were ultimately prepared to match the strong initial bid of Hussain Sajwani of Damac Properties, AP quoted Michael Fay, of Avison Young as saying. Avison Young is the commercial real estate firm that was appointed to market the land as part of a class-action lawsuit.
The auction for the 1.8-acre parcel in Surfside was scheduled for Tuesday. Earlier this month, families of the victims reached a $997 million settlement with local officials, the developers of an adjacent building and others whom they hold responsible for the collapse of the 40-year-old, 12-storey beachside building during the early hours of June 24.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is investigating the cause of the collapse, a process that is expected to take years.
Khaleej Times tried to contact Damac management on the issue but there was no statement at the time of going to press.
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(MENAFN) In an unexpected twist, the United States experienced a notable surge in inventories of crude oil, gasoline, and distillates during the past week, as revealed by the US Energy Information Administration's report on Wednesday. The data contradicted analysts' projections, particularly in a Reuters poll that had anticipated a decline of 933 thousand barrels in crude inventories.
According to the administration's announcement, crude oil inventories recorded a surprising increase of 1.6 million barrels, reaching a total of 449.7 million barrels. Additionally, the report highlighted a considerable uptick of 1.9 million barrels in oil inventories at the delivery center in Cushing, Oklahoma.
The administration further detailed that American refineries exhibited a heightened consumption of crude oil, with a notable surge of 518 thousand barrels per day during the previous week. This surge coincided with a 2.8 percentage point increase in refinery operating rates.
Gasoline stocks also witnessed an unexpected rise, totaling 1.8 million barrels and reaching 218.2 million barrels in the past week. This contradicted analysts' expectations in the Reuters poll, which had predicted a more modest increase of 229 thousand barrels.
In a surprising deviation from projections, distillate stocks, encompassing diesel and heating oil, experienced a substantial surge of 5.2 million barrels in the past week, bringing the total to 110.8 million barrels. Analysts had anticipated a decrease of 394 thousand barrels.
The administration clarified that net US imports of crude oil exhibited an unexpected decline last week, decreasing by 665,000 barrels per day.
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(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News)
NEILI (Pajhwok): A physician in the Provincial Hospital of Central Daikundi province donates 10,000 afs from his salary each month to needy people.
Dr. Taj Mohammad Iftikhar said he received over 30,000 afs monthly.“Each month I donate 10,000 afs to less fortunate persons and I am doing this from the past four months,” he added.
He said his aim was to support less fortunate persons and encourage the culture of helping others in society.
He said in current circumstances, the people of Afghanistan faced with hunger, poverty and other problems. Some families even did not have bread to eat.
People should not store their cash and distribute some amount among less fortunate persons in the society, he added.
According to Dr. Iftikhar, helping destitute persons is a humanitarian and religious duty and especially in existing circumstances.
“I get more than 30,000 afs salary monthly and give 10,000 of it to poor people and the remaining is spent on my personal monthly expenses.”
He urged other people with better economic condition to help less fortunate persons in this critical situation.
He said only the government and aid providing NGOs could not support all poor and needy people, adding that common people should also come forward in supporting vulnerable persons and families.
Zuhra, a destitute woman, said:“It is true that the aid provided by different sources is not enough but if kind people like Dr. Iftikhar come forward and launch a campaign to support less fortunate people, it could be helpful to a greater extent.”
Zainab, another elderly lady and the beneficiary, said:“The aid provided by NGOs and other organizations is trivial compared to the level of poverty and problems faced by people, but if well off people followed in Dr. Iftikahar's footsteps, it may help support a huge portion of vulnerable people in society.”
The rise in unemployment, poverty and drought are the main causes of the deteriorated economic situation of the people in Daikundi.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) India and Jordan yesterday renewed their support to the Palestinian cause as the two sides signed 12 agreements, including one on defence co-operation, following a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah.
'Both leaders renewed their support and commitment to the Palestinian cause, T S Tirumurti, secretary (economic relations) in the ministry of external affairs, said at a media briefing following the meeting.
'King Abdullah was appreciative of our prime minister undertaking a standalone visit to Palestine through Amman, Tirumurti said.
Last month, Jordan facilitated Modi's transit to Palestine in what was the first ever Indian prime ministerial visit to the West Asian nation. The visit effectively de-linked Israel from Palestine.
Also, in December last year, India voted with the rest of the world in the UN General Assembly against US President Donald Trump's unilateral announcement recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
According to Tirumurti, King Abdullah also commended India for the 'very significant role it was playing in West Asia. The secretary also said that economic relations also remain an important focus of King Abdullah's visit.
'Both leaders agreed to explore possibilities of co-operating in assisting Africa, he said. 'The prime minister mentioned about India's developmental assistance to the tune of $10bn in lines of credit.
On Wednesday, King Abdullah met a select group of Indian CEOs and attended the India-Jordan Business Forum. Tirumurti said both Modi and King Abdullah welcomed the signing of the MoU on defence co-operation following yesterday's meeting.
'There is keenness on both sides to take this co-operation further and we are in the process of exploring avenues for enhancing our co-operation, he said.
'We are also looking at closer security co-operation keeping in mind the tremendous experience which Jordan has in the region.
The MoU is aimed at promoting co-operation between India and Jordan in the field of defence by defining the scope of such co-operation and making provisions for implementation of the co-operation in some of the recognised areas like training, defence industry, counter-terrorism, military studies, cyber security, military medical services and peacekeeping, according to the ministry of external affairs.
The two sides also signed a MoU on co-operation in the field of health and medicine.
The objective of this MoU is to establish and encourage co-operation in the fields of health, medical science, medical education and research on the basis of equality and mutual benefits in accordance with the respective legislations and regulations of India and Jordan.
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Local sources claim that the unidentifiable body of an unidentified man was found in the Faryab province of northern Afghanistan, not far from the Turkmenistan border.
A dead body was found in the Topkhana plains of Qarghana district in Faryab, a province in the north of Afghanistan.
The Taliban government forces allegedly discovered the body, in preliminary stages of decomposition, yesterday, Monday, June 4th, buried under the sand.
According to the sources, no trace or evidence from the body has been discovered that would allow for identification.
While this unfolds, the Taliban militants and Turkmen border guards engaged in a clash on the border between the two countries almost a month ago.
In another event that happened at the same time, a shepherd was killed in the Faryab province's Almar district after tumbling off a mountain.
According to the sources, the shepherd's name was Shira Agha. He died after falling from a cliff near Almar district's Hotak village.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambarella, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMBA), an edge AI semiconductor company, today announced it will hold its second quarter fiscal year 2023 earnings conference call on Tuesday, August 30th at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time). The company will issue its earnings release after the market closes that same day.
Those interested in participating are required to register online in advance . Once registered, the dial-in numbers will be provided along with a personal identification number (PIN). When dialing in for the live call, the PIN number must be provided to access the call.
The live webcast of the conference call, and a webcast replay, will be available at:
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(MENAFN- PRLog) RECAP: Some of the funniest celebrate April Fools with the K104 family DeDe Comedy Jam HENDERSON, Nev. - March 30, 2019 - PRLog -- DeDe McGuire better known as the star and host of "DeDe In The Morning" on Dallas' K104 radio station held her April Fools Comedy Jam in Dallas, Texas last night.
The packed stadium of fans got to see some of the best in the comedy world right now including Deon Cole (blackish), B. Simone, Tony Roberts, Michael Blackson, Bruce Bruce, and more!
DeDe was so excited when it came to hosting yet another successful event in the home of her nationally syndicated radio show, "It's always great to have events like these with K104 in the city I call home." McGuire said.
Lady Jade, White Gary, Mike Shawn, and others from DeDe's K104 family were also in the house for the event.
"DeDe In The Morning" is now nationally syndicated with shows in Dallas, Milwaukee, Norfolk, Waco, Lake Charles, and Victorville. McGuire is also working on events and deep in the philanthropy world with her new organization, The DeDe McGuire Foundation.
To see DeDe in your city soon or to find out more about The DeDe McGuire Foundation, please visit dedemcguirefoundation.org
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India weighs options to price Abu Dhabi oil lease
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The price that India will pay for the 10 per cent concession in Abu Dhabi's Lower Zakum oilfields will emerge after the bids are in for the remaining 30 per cent that the emirate intends to lease out, Indian Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday.
He also said the first oil from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) for India's strategic petroleum reserves at Mangalore - under an agreement signed with the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE last week - would be arriving in May this year.
Modi's second visit to the UAE resulted in an Indian consortium gaining stake for the first time in Abu Dhabi's massive oil resources.
An MoU was signed on Saturday in Abu Dhabi between an Indian consortium comprising state-run explorer ONGC Videsh, Bharat PetroResources, Indian Oil and Adnoc for the acquisition of 10 per cent participating interest in its offshore Lower Zakum Concession.
The UAE is one of the largest suppliers of crude oil to India and is also the 10th largest investor.
The consortium, led by India's ONGC Videsh, contributed a participation fee of Dh2.2 billion to enter the concession. The concession will be operated by Adnoc Offshore, a subsidiary of Adnoc, on behalf of all concession partners.
The agreement, which has a term of 40 years and an effective date of March 9, 2018, was signed by ONGC chairman Shashi Shanker and Adnoc Group chief executive Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber. - IANS
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In celebration of the World Press Freedom Day, the Office of the European Union Representative and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate joined Palestinian journalists to highlight the press's vital role in promoting and protecting freedom of opinion and expression. During the event, 14 Palestinian journalists from across the West Bank were honored for their efforts in covering the COVID-19 pandemic and their significant contribution in reassuring the Palestinian public in times of crisis and uncertainty.
This event came after a competition launched by the EU and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate under the title 'Journalists against Covid-19'. Over 130 journalists submitted journalistic material to compete under five different categories. All categories addressed different aspects of fighting Covid-19 including the evolving narratives around the pandemic.
Free, diverse, and independent media are indispensable. The EU is determined to promote freedom of opinion and of expression, online and offline, as rights to be exercised by everyone everywhere. During the year 2020, the Palestinian Centre for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) has monitored and documented 408 violations in the West Bank including East Jerusalem and Gaza Strip. 215 violations were committed by the Israeli authorities (equivalent to about 53%) while various Palestinian authorities committed a total of 96 violations in the West Bank and Gaza. In addition, 95 violations were committed by social media companies.
Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic was particularly challenging for journalists around the world, including in Palestine. Access to reliable information has been key in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has also shed light on the threats to media freedom and the challenge of disinformation. Palestinian journalists have found themselves at the frontline of combating COVID-19 and the spread of disinformation.
"Media freedoms are under increasing attacks all around the world, but in particular in Palestine, where the situation is increasingly challenging. Today, we see with concern that serious violations are committed against journalists and media professionals, not just from Israel but also from Palestinian duty bearers," said Simone Petroni, Head of EU Political & Press Section, at the ceremony. "Media freedoms of journalists online and offline should be protected and efforts to combat disinformation should be intensified. This is one of the building blocks for any responsible authority and crucial for a democratic future independent Palestinian State," he added.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) Changed foreign trade policy to allow settlement of international trade in rupees
New Delhi, September 17 (KNN) With the amendment of Foreign Trade Policy, invoicing, payment and settlement of international trade is now allowed in Indian Rupee.
It activates the mechanism announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to facilitate trading in the national currency.
The changes to the policy were notified by the General Directorate of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce.
The central bank has authorized authorized banks in India to open special Vostro rupee accounts of correspondent banks of any partner trading country to facilitate trading in the Indian currency.
Under the arrangement, Indian importers will make payment in rupees to the Vostro special account of the partner country’s bank against invoices for the supply of goods or services from the foreign seller or supplier, as per the trade policy. (KNN Office)
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Twins' draftee Farfan makes jump from Ridgewater to pros
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The Twins drafted the Ridgewater lefthander with their 21st-round pick, 620th overall, in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft on Saturday.
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Abbas underlines need of internationalizing Palestinian issue
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday it is ineluctable to internationalize the Palestinian cause amid Israel's continuing recalcitrance and hard-mindedness.
Addressing the extraordinary meeting of Arab foreign ministers held today, Abbas stressed the necessity of going to the UN Security Council in order to set a timetable for putting an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
"We have no partner in Israel so we have no option but to internationalize the Palestinian issue by means of internationalizing the agreed plan," he said.
"There should be an international resolution setting a timetable for putting an end to the Israeli occupation (of Palestinian territories), leading up to an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital on the June 4, 1967 border," he added.
He appreciated Arab pledges to provide USD 100 million in aid to the Palestinian people in order to help them continue resistance against the Israeli occupation of their territories.
However, the Palestinian leader spoke highly of the recent tendency by a number of European governments and parliaments to recognize the Palestinian state.
For his part, Secretary General of the Arab League Nabil Al-Araby reiterated continuing Arab support for the fair and just issue and inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and their efforts to take their cause to the UN Security Council.
He recalled that the Arab countries had adopted a ministerial resolution on November 17, 2012 on a fresh approach to deal with the Israeli side and crystalize new mechanisms to take relevant steps in line with international legitimacy resolutions and end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands pursuant to a definite timetable.
Al-Araby reaffirmed all Israeli attempts to impose a new situation in Jerusalem and to partition off the occupied city as a prelude to declaring a Jewish State.
"Israeli moves to set up a national Jewish state show that it is a racist state and the last stronghold of colonization," the Palestinian leader cautioned.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI, 19th February, 2018 (WAM) -- Dubai Investments has announced that the University of Balamand in Dubai, UOBD, its wholly-owned subsidiary, is set to open its first campus in Dubai Investments Park, DIP, in September 2018.
This is the first university in investment park, which has seven schools offering a wide array of international curricula. The UOBD campus is spread across approximately 75,000 square feet. This is the first campus of University of Balamand outside Lebanon, where it operates five campuses.
The UOBD admissions for September 2018 intake are under way, and it is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education, MoE.
Khalid bin Kalban, Managing Director and CEO of DI, said, "Driven by the UAE government's emphasis on the higher education sector and a knowledge-based economy, the private sector higher education segment in the country is growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 8 percent. Dubai Investments is committed to play a strong role in facilitating this knowledge-sharing. Bringing the University of Balamand in Dubai is part of this strategy."
Dr. Walid Moubayed, CEO and Vice-Chancellor of UOBD, said, "The University of Balamand Lebanon has a strong legacy of offering holistic education to equip the future generations for the competitive world. The UOBD is thrilled to bring this expertise to the UAE and GCC through its comprehensive academic programmes."
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. As part of the
next phase of Azerbaijan's Absheron field development, natural gas
may be directed to the markets of Türkiye and Europe, Managing
director and country chairman of TotalEnergies Emmanuel
De-Guillebon said, Trend reports.
He made the remark at the SPE Caspian Technical Conference in
"Currently, the gas produced from the field is sold
domestically, but given that volumes will increase in the next
phase of the project, markets in Türkiye and Europe are being
considered for export. The point is not whether there is demand in
the mentioned markets, but whether gas delivery and transportation
to the necessary markets are the main issue," he said.
Absheron gas condensate field, located about 100 kilometers
southeast of Baku in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea, is
operated by JOCAP (Joint Operating Company of Absheron
The first gas from the Absheron field was produced in early July
SOCAR expects the field to produce 1.8 million barrels of oil
and 707 million cubic meters of natural gas in 2023. The launch of
the Absheron field is the largest project in Azerbaijan's oil and
gas sector after Shah Deniz-2.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec.17
By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:
The period of legal stay of foreign nationals in Georgia extended until July 1, 2021, due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trend reports via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.
At the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council chaired by the Prime Minister, Government of Georgia Resolution N164 of January 28, 2020, was amended to stipulate that foreign nationals or stateless persons, who were staying legally in the territory of Georgia on March 14, 2020, and could not leave the country before the expiry of the period of legal stay in Georgia due to the pandemic-related restrictions, shall have the right to stay in the territory of Georgia until July 1, 2021, provided that their stay in the territory of Georgia was caused by the following circumstances:
a) the state of nationality of the person concerned was in a high-risk zone during the respective period;
b) border-crossing restriction has been imposed by the respective state;
c) the person concerned was placed in hospital, quarantine, or self-isolation because of his/her health condition;
d) the person concerned could not leave the country within the specified time-limits due to canceled flights.
At the decision of the Interagency Coordination Council, the stay of a foreign national or a stateless person in the territory of Georgia until July 1, 2021, shall be considered legal for the purposes of obtaining a residence permit as well, provided that respective criteria are met.
Before making amendments to Government of Georgia Resolution N164 of January 28, 2020, foreign nationals were authorized to legally stay in Georgia until December 31, 2020.
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Russian, Kazakh presidents talk about establishing ‘trilateral gas union’ with Uzbekistan
(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin and his Kazakh fellow Kassym-Jomart Tokayev talked over making a “trilateral gas union” with Uzbekistan for the transportation of Russian gas by Central Asian nations, a Kazakh official made an announcement on Tuesday.
“During negotiations in the Kremlin between the presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia, the creation of a ‘triple gas union’ consisting of Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan was discussed in order to coordinate actions for the transportation of Russian gas through the territories of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan,” Press Secretary of the Kazakh Presidency Ruslan Zheldibay shared in a Facebook post.
Zheldibay also declared both the presidents believe in the need to “hold detailed negotiations, with the participation of experts from the three countries, to find a rational solution to this issue, taking into account the interests of all parties.”
Tokayev is on a formal trip to Moscow, his initial ever since being voted once more as the leader for an additional seven-year term last week.
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$6.9 million for College Drive
Brainerd will move forward with a $6.9 million College Drive reconstruction project.
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Woodbury wrestling: Royals send school-record seven to state tournament
The Section 4AAA meet served as a culmination for several Woodbury wrestlers both old and new to the program.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire)
BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME ) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.22 per share for the third quarter ending September 30, 2022.
This third quarter dividend is payable September 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 14, 2022.
Corporate Profile AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with 2021 sales of $5.5 billion. The AMETEK Growth Model integrates the Four Growth Strategies - Operational Excellence, New Product Development, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions - with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
Contact: Kevin ColemanVice President, Investor Relations & Treasurer[email protected] Phone: 610-889-5247
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Job training available for OTC seniors
Older residents of Otter Tail County who are having difficulty finding a job have a local resource that might be able to help.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Professor of Biology, Boston University /profiles/richardprimack-1044347,Profile /profiles/richardprimack-1044347/articles,Articles /profiles/richardprimack-1044347/activities,Activity
Our lab focuses on how climate change affects the flowering, leafing out, fruiting, and leaf senescence times of plants, the migration times of birds and the flight times of insects in Massachusetts, and the potential for ecological mismatches among species caused by changes in timing. The main geographical focus is Concord, Massachusetts, due to the availability of extensive phenological and species abundance records kept by Henry David Thoreau and later naturalists. We are currently comparing our results from Concord with long-term changes at Acadia National Park in Maine. At the Arnold Arboretum and an international network of botanical gardens, we investigate variation among over 1600 species in leafing out times, leaf senescence times, and fruiting times and the physiological control of these processes. We compare on the ground observations with similar observations made using remote sensing and drones. A new interest is investigating noise pollution in protected areas. An ongoing activity involves producing conservation biology textbooks and working with co-authors to produce textbooks in other languages. In addition, Richard Primack serves as Editor of the international journal Biological Conservation.
- present Professor of Biology, Boston University
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai-based company Parkin Co. on Tuesday set the price of Dh2 to Dh2.10 per share for the initial public offering.
The company aims to raise Dh1.57 billion through the IPO, which was launched on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.
The subscription for the IPO will close on March 12 for retail investors and a day later for institutional investors.
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The company is aiming to list its shares on the Dubai Financial Market on March 21.
On February 27, Parkin announced its intention to float 24.99 per cent or 749.7 million shares on the Dubai Financial Market.
The parking space operator will be the first company to launch an IPO in 2024 in Dubai.
Five per cent of the shares will be reserved for the Emirates Investment Authority and five per cent for the Pensions and Social Security Fund of Local Military Personnel.
Retail investors will get an opportunity to buy 10 per cent of the stock float and be guaranteed to receive up to 2,000 shares apiece. Emirates NBD Bank is the lead receiving bank of the IPO.
The minimum application size for the retail tranche is Dh5,000 and thereafter in increments of Dh1,000 apiece, according to the prospectus.
Dubai: Parkin to expand operations in malls, airports and new development areas
Parkin Dubai: Electric vehicle owners may soon have to pay for public parking
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On December 7-8, Russian troops struck villages in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region with FAB-250 bombs.
The press service of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office reported this on Telegram , Ukrinform reported.
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"According to the investigation, on December 7-8, Russian troops shelled the Kupiansk district once again. The villages of Podoly and Kurylivka were hit by the Russian Armed Forces. Residential buildings and outbuildings were damaged in the settlements. According to preliminary data, the enemy struck these villages with FAB-250s," the statement said.
In addition, the Russian army shelled the city of Kupiansk with artillery.
Russians employing air force, trying to advance toward Kupiansk
- Ukraine's defense forces
Law enforcement officers launched pre-trial investigations into the violation of the laws and customs of war (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
As reported, in the morning on December 6, two local residents were injured as a result of Russian shelling of the village of Podoly, in the Kupiansk district. One of the victims was taken to the hospital, the other was treated on the spot.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was seen attending choreographer Mudassar Khan's wedding.
Mudassar took to Instagram, where he shared a video of Salman hugging him during his wedding.
The 'Dabangg' star looked dapper in a black shirt paired with denims as he made a grand entry to the event.
Muddasar captioned the clip:“This moment will forever stay in my heart. Thank you sir.”
The choreographer has worked with Salman in films such as 'Ready', 'Dabangg' and 'Bodyguard'.
Mudassar got married to Riya Kishanchandani. On Sunday, he took to Instagram, where he shared a picture with his newly-wedded wife.
He captioned it: "Alhumdulillah, Married, to the most beautiful person in the world. @riya_kishanchandani. Thank you to both of our families for all the support and love from all of our friends and loved ones. Dua mein yaad rakhna."
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(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) Yanibel Abrego.
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Abuse is what is behind direct purchases during the [National Assembly] presidency of deputy Yanibel Ábrego. These are recurring purchases that can be made in a tender or through a price contest, but it is more convenient to do so without a public act, to friendly companies, making expenses that are even doubtful. The Comptroller General should investigate these contracts, as it is clear that there is much more than the alleged needs of the Assembly. But what is the real probability that it will be investigated and that it will be possible to get to the bottom of this matter? The answer depends on more than one official, because the gear that pulls the strings in the three governing bodies will surely prevent it. Nevertheless, at least society is informed of how the criteria used to make these expenses are far from real needs and closer to dark objectives, of those that would not reach an investigation, since the true reasons for which they are paid would be exposed Tens of thousands of dollars on curtains, upholstery chairs or enough food for an army, or spent on remodels that cost the same as a house. And perhaps it explains the fortune of some deputies. – LA PRENSA, Nov 19.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In France, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, discussed the peace formula initiative and the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine with the Head of the National Assembly, Yael Braun-Pivet.
Stefanchuk announced this on facebook , according to Ukrinform.
'French Republic. Official visit. I held a first meeting with the head of the National Assembly of the French Republic, Yael Braun-Pivet. In the following days, I will have a number of meetings that are equally important for our country,' he wrote.
The focus of attention during the meeting was on weapons for Ukraine, reconstruction, President Volodymyr Zelensky's peace formula. The parties also discussed holding the Russian Federation accountable for its crimes in Ukraine, ensuring its international isolation, and the need to recognize the Russian Federation as a terrorist state. Read also: france to consider training ukrainian fighter jet pilots
Stefanchuk thanked France for its leadership in announcing the decision to transfer light wheeled tanks to Ukraine.
'Thank you for the already provided military-technical and financial assistance, in particular for air defense systems, artillery, projectiles, personal protective equipment, and armored vehicles. I am grateful for your participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine and sheltering our citizens,' he added.
As reported by Ukrinform, Stefanchuk will be on an official visit to France from January 30 to February 2.
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(MENAFN- The Conversation) Associate Professor of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut Profile Articles Activity
-Associate Professor of Pharmacy at the UConn School of Pharmacy
-Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the UConn School of Medicine
My clinical practice and research activities are located at UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, CT.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, I have served as an expert advisor within the UConn community for a variety of initiatives. I am a member of the UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital COVID-19“Think Tank” Committee, serve as its COVID-19 pharmacotherapy expert, and play a primary role in the development and maintenance of its COVID-19 Treatment Guidance Document. I am a member of a Committee/Working Group for the use of COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies and COVID-19 Vaccines at UConn Health. Early in the pandemic, I developed/delivered presentations for UConn's“COVID-19 Pandemic: Impacts on Health, Business, and Society” online course, which was offered for the education of UConn Students, Faculty, Staff, and university Alumni.
My other practice and research activities include: (1) the development of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and the evaluation of their impact on patient care, and (2) clinical and laboratory investigations of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial resistance.
- –present Associate Professor of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut
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(MENAFN – Gulf Times) Local inbound tourism and adventure programme 365 Adventures Qatar by Peninsula Compass Tourism is set to offer more than 60 experiences around the country.
Founded in 2016, the company is licensed by the Qatar National Tourism Council.
Dividing the Qatari geography into four sectors the South, the North, the East and the West the areas can be explored by land, sea or aerial activities, according to a statement.
The South mainly covers city tours with rural landscapes, such as Al Wakrah and Souq Al Wakra, along with a special focus to World Cup stadiums including Al Thumama and Al Janoub stadium, Mesaieed, Sealine Beach, and Inland Sea.
In the East, the areas of Doha city, Doha skyline, the Museum of Islamic Art, the Msheireb Museums, the National Museum of Qatar, Qatar Foundation, the State Mosque, Al Safliyah Island, the Pearl-Qatar, Lusail, Al Aaliyah Island, the Dhow Harbour, and other areas surrounding the city are covered.
In the West, tourists can get a sight of famous Richard Sierra art pieces East-West/West-East at Zekreet, along with Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, the Film City, Al Maha Oryx sanctuary, the Ghost Town, as well as beaches towards the Western Coast of Qatar, including but not limited to Umm Bab, Dukhan, and Zekreet.
In the North, the list includes Al Bayt Stadium, Al Zubarah Fort, Al Thakhira Mangroves, Purple Island, Al Khor Fishing Harbor, Al Jumayl and Al Areesh ancient ruins, as well as Ras Rakkan Island.
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Jordan- Princess Ghida launches World Cancer Day awareness campaign
(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Feb 5 (Petra) –– HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Center (KHCC), launched an awareness campaign entitled "Up to the Challenge?" on the occasion of World Cancer Day.
In her message on social media, HRH Princess Ghida said: "I am sure your will has no limits. I am sure your determination will conquer cancer. I am sure you are up to the challenge." The "Up to the Challenge?" Campaign targets all segments of society. Participation is open to everyone by choosing a health challenge in one of five different categories: smoking cessation, healthy eating, physical activity, early detection, and joining the Cancer Care Program (CCP) for cancer coverage. SS
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(MENAFN) The Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry has announced its intention to develop a comprehensive five-year plan aimed at bolstering transportation and transit relations with countries in Central Asia, as well as those in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman region. Deputy Transport Minister Shahriyar Afandizadeh disclosed that this plan is currently being formulated in collaboration with all relevant bodies, and negotiations are underway to finalize it based on several memorandums of understanding (MOUs) at the ministerial level.
The proposed plan encompasses a strategic roadmap and detailed execution strategies for the next five years, signifying a significant advancement in bilateral transport and transit relationships with target countries, including those in Central Asia, the Persian Gulf, and the Sea of Oman. Afandizadeh emphasized that the preparation of this plan reflects the Iranian government's commitment to enhancing cooperation and connectivity within the region.
In the current year, the Iranian Transport Ministry has prioritized the issue of transit and aims to play a substantial role in major programs such as China's Belt and Road Initiative, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). These initiatives are of paramount importance to the ministry, as it seeks to strengthen transport relations with regional and extraregional target countries.
By focusing on transportation and transit expansion, Iran aims to leverage its geographical location as a strategic hub connecting different regions. The comprehensive five-year plan is expected to lay the groundwork for fostering mutually beneficial relationships and facilitating the movement of goods and people across borders. Through these collaborative efforts, Iran anticipates enhancing its economic ties, promoting regional development, and solidifying its position as a key player in the transportation sector.
As the Transport Ministry works toward finalizing the comprehensive plan, it remains committed to engaging all relevant stakeholders and implementing cooperative measures outlined in the MOUs. The successful execution of this strategy will not only bolster transportation and transit networks but also contribute to regional integration and economic growth, benefiting both Iran and its partner countries.
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Thrivent builds with Habitat for Humanity
On June 9, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Blessing family Thrivent Builds home in Wadena was held.
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Municipality Official Warns Against Illegal Partitioning Of Residential Units
(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Authorities have warned against illegally partitioning residential units citing that any such practice would draw certain fines and action. Salem Hamoud al-Shafi, Director of the Municipal Control Department at Doha Municipality, told Qatar Radio that partitioning the residential units without permission is illegal and causes danger to the occupants.“Partitioning should be carried out legally while following the rules. Illegal partitioning pauses threat to occupants' lives in case of emergencies like fire outbreaks,” al-Shafi said.
“In case of fire outbreaks, casualties are caused if the Civil Defense doesn't have a map of the building after partition. Kahramaa and infrastructure services are affected due to the illegal partitioning and accommodating excessive occupants. The resident units with illegal partitions affect an entire neighbourhood due to misuse of Kahramaa services and the disproportionate number of residents,” al-Shafi said.“If the building is designed to be used by 20 people, it can't be used by 200 people. It affects the condition of the building and the expected lifespan of the building,” the Doha Municipality official said.
Al-Shafi explained that the officials, during checks, impose fines of QR 500 per sqm and QR 400 per linear metre. In case of corrections, the fines are cut by 50%.
Al-Shafi warned against illegal encroachment on state properties noting that using state lands and fencing them off as garages or warehouses are illegal. He explained that violations can be reported by calling 184 and legal measures would be taken immediately after violations are registered.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) United we achieve lots: Al-Ghanim
Kuwait National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al- Ghanim
GENEVA, March 26, (KUNA): MP Omar Al-Tabtabaei has lauded the victory secured by Kuwait's National Assembly as the 138th Assembly of the IPU (Inter-Parliamentary Union) voted for including an emergency item on Jerusalem on the agenda of the Geneva gathering. The success, realized thanks to support by the Arab and Islamic parliaments, is a 'moral and political triumph for a issue the international parliaments forgot for the past years, namely the cause of the Palestinians' and their right in their capital, Jerusalem,' Al-Tabtabaei said Monday. 'The victory against the Zionist entity, represented by the Knesset, will be recorded in the name of the Kuwaiti National Assembly, which managed to include a similar emergency item on the Rohingya on the conference agenda last year, he stressed.
Meanwhile, Kuwait National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al- Ghanim said Monday that the passing of the emergency article relating to Jerusalem, presented by Kuwait and three other countries, confirmed that Arab and Islamic countries could achieve a lot when cooperating.
The Israeli delegation has been deeply embarrassed in terms of voting and this confirms that 'peaceful' parliamentary diplomacy can achieve a lot, Al-Ghanim said. The Kuwaiti delegation, in cooperation with Arab and Islamic countries delegations, succeeded in passing the Kuwaiti proposal, which was a difficult challenge, he added. Since the establishment of the IPU, the proposals of the Arab geopolitical group have not succeeded in any of the sessions except in the past two, when a proposal for the Rohingya went through and this year the proposal of Kuwait, he pointed out.
A committee in the Arab Parliament recommended to include an emergency article related to Jerusalem crisis on the agenda of IPU (Inter-Parliamentary Union) meeting. The article passed concerns Washington's decision to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Two Kuwaiti MPs have shared the view that an emergency article on Jerusalem was passed at the 138th Assembly of the IPU (Inter-Parliamentary Union) thanks to Kuwait's balanced policies and respect of human rights.
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New Delhi/Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal's Eastern Bench has issued notice to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDC), among others, in connection with improper manner of earth/mountain cutting and dumping of stones/boulders and muck into a river in eastern Arunachal Pradesh.
Petitioner Rakhini Mipi, an environmental activist from Anini in Upper Dibang Valley, had approached the NGT's Eastern Bench in connection with the manner in which the road widening of the National Highway connecting Roing in Lower Dibang Valley and Anini was being carried out.
The NHAI is working to connect Roing with Anini in two sections, from Roing to Hunli, and Hunli to Anini. The petitioner alleged that it, while executing the construction work from Roing to Anini - a 200 km stretch, "had dumped stones and muck out of nominated dumping area".
"While widening the road from Roing to Anini, the NHAI, the NHIDC, and the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change are dumping its waste and muck on forest land and river in Anini district, contrary to the environmental norms and in violation of EC conditions and Construction and Demolition Waste management Rules, 2016," the petitioner had alleged.
Mipi had submitted a number of photographs and videos along with his petition that showed the widespread damage to the mountain face/s due to haphazard cutting and the large scale dumping of muck and stones into the river. The applicant had also alleged felling of trees in large numbers in violation of the Forest Conservation Act, 1980 and therefore, made the DFO and Conservator of Forests of Arunachal Pradesh respondents to the petition, as well as the the Central Pollution Control Board and the State Pollution Control Board.
Stating that the "matter requires consideration", the bench of judicial member, Amit Sthalekar, and expert member, Saibal Dasgupta, issued notice to the NHAI and the NHIDC returnable within four weeks.
The NGT, while hearing the case earlier this month, also asked the respondents to file their counter-affidavits within four weeks and exchange the same among themselves and the petitioner.
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The 5-day International Youth Festival of Modern Muslim Culture has been successfully ended in Kazan city, Republic of Tatarstan, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, Federal Agency for Youth Affairs of the Russian Federation, Tatarstan Youth Center 'Selet', Academy of Youth Diplomacy, Project Office for International Youth Cooperation in the wing of Russia- OIC, Kazan State University of Culture and Arts, Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation, in partnership with the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), its Eurasian Regional Center (ICYF-ERC) and a number of other organizations.
At the event, which was attended by about 10 representatives from Azerbaijan, young people from Muslim countries demonstrated their skills in music, theater, folklore, choreography, visual arts and other areas of culture.
At the closing ceremony, Vusal Gurbanov, Acting Director General of the Eurasian Regional Center of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, thanked the co-organizers, in particular, Timur Suleymanov, the Minister of Youth Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, and Roza Ahmadiyeva, the Rector of Kazan State University of Culture and
He also stressed the importance of holding such events in the OIC member states in the future.
It should be noted that, within the framework of the mentioned festival, the ICYF-ERC organized an event, dedicated to the 880th anniversary of great Azerbaijani poet and thinker Nizami Ganjavi.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Feb 14 (KNN) India is doubling down on its commitment to renewable energy, with a focus on emerging technologies like solar thermal and concentrated solar power (CSP).
During the International Conference on Solar Thermal Technologies, New & Renewable Energy Secretary Bhupinder Singh Bhalla highlighted the importance of these technologies in achieving the nation's renewable energy targets, reported ET.
Organised by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI), the two-day conference from February 12-13 brought together international experts and industry stakeholders.
The event aimed to explore the integration of solar thermal and CSP storage with renewable technologies, particularly in the Indian context.
Key figures including SECI's Managing Director R P Gupta and NSEFI's Director General Deepak Gupta inaugurated the conference.
They stressed the urgency of embracing solar thermal and CSP technologies to complement India's significant progress in solar photovoltaic (PV) growth.
The conference witnessed participation from international experts and industry representatives from Belgium, Israel, Spain, and Germany.
They shared global case studies and discussed the financial viability of Solar Thermal projects.
Notably, Solar Thermal technology was highlighted as a promising solution for long-duration energy storage, crucial for India's Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) requirements.
A special session outlined the proposed tender for FDRE supply through the blending of CSP with other renewable technologies, signalling a potential revolution in India's energy landscape.
The second day of the conference promised further discussions on integrating solar thermal technologies and CSP into the renewable energy sector, involving academia, research institutions, financial institutions, and global industry representatives.
With India's renewed focus on solar thermal and CSP technologies, backed by international collaborations and expert insights, the country is poised to accelerate its transition towards reliable and emission-free energy generation, further solidifying its position as a global leader in renewable energy adoption.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Aizawl, Dec 2 (IANS) At least 68 people, including 11 women have died due to drug abuse in Mizoram till November this year, an official said on Saturday.
An official of the state's Excise and Narcotics Department said heroin was the main killer in Mizoram, which shares 510 km unfenced border with Myanmar and 318 km border with Bangladesh.
The number of drug-related deaths was recorded 43 last year and 47 in 2021, the official said, adding that this year's death toll is likely to increase by the end of 2023.
The first case of drug-related death in Mizoram, a key route for the smuggling of various types of drugs and other contrabands from Myanmar, was recorded in 1984.
A total of 1,804 people, including 218 women, have died due to drug abuses during the past 39 years (since 1984).
Drug abuse in Mizoram reached alarming levels with 139 deaths in 2000 while the highest number of drug-related fatalities was 143 in 2004.
Between January and October this year, various law enforcing agencies including the Excise and Narcotics Department seized 76.22 kg of heroin.
The total seizure of heroin was 33.4 kg last year. Besides heroin, 148.46 kg of ganja (cannabis), 78.82 kg of methamphetamine, and other drugs apart from a substantial quantity of alcohol.
Liquor is banned for many years in Christian dominated Mizoram.
After heroin, the Methamphetamine tablets (also called Yaba tablet or party tablet) contain a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine and are largely misused as high-dosage drugs in Bangladesh and neighbouring countries, besides India.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) India is known for its diverse and rich coffee culture. Here are seven coffee varieties found in India.
7 types of Coffee found in India
Arabica beans are grown in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, particularly in regions like Coorg and Wayanad.
Robusta coffee is the second most widely cultivated coffee in India, primarily grown in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Chikmagalur, located in Karnataka, is known for producing high-quality Arabica coffee.
Coorg, also known as Kodagu, in Karnataka, is famous for both Arabica and Robusta coffee.
This unique coffee comes from the Malabar Coast of Karnataka and Kerala. The coffee beans are exposed to monsoon winds and heavy rainfall.
Grown in the Mysore region of Karnataka, MNEB coffee is a premium Arabica variety. It is known for its large, bold beans and mild, well-balanced flavour.
In Arunachal Pradesh, coffee is grown at higher elevations, which contributes to a unique flavor profile.
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VIENNA, May 19 (KUNA) -- The price of the OPEC crudes dropped 94 cents to settle at USD 114.94 per barrel on Wednesday, compared to USD 117.20 pb on Tuesday.
The average oil price of the OPEC basket in 2021 was at USD 69.89 per barrel, OPEC said in its daily release.
The prices of crude oil, including OPEC crudes, in March increased by USD 20 per barrel for the third month in a row based on the escalating geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe and fears of possible major shortage in oil supplies, it said in its periodic report.
The oil futures contracts prices witnessed high fluctuations due to the uncertain short-term expectations of oil supply and demand, noting that the price of OPEC Reference basket increased by USD 19.53 to settle at USD 113.48 per barrel.
Ministers of energy of the OPEC+ alliance decided during their 28th meeting held on March 31st to continue increasing oil supplies by 432,000 bpd next June.
The ministers confirmed that the oil market's main components of supply and demand remain balanced, while the current fluctuations of prices are based on the ongoing geopolitical developments.
OPEC+ alliance countries were able to resume manufacturing two thirds of the production that was suspended during the first stages of Coronavirus (COVID-19). (end) amg.ahm
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Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], February 28 (ANI): No new COVID-19 cases were reported in Mizoram in the last 24 hours, the state health department informed on Sunday.
However, five people recovered from COVID-19, taking the total number of active cases in the state to 20.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state now stands at 4,423, including 4,393 recoveries.
According to the health department, the recovery rate in the state is 99.23 percent.
A total of 10 people have succumbed to the virus in Mizoram till now. (ANI)


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Israeli forces Thursday overnight and Wednesday evening detained 28 Palestinians from various parts of the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestine News Agency.
Israeli forces and police rounded up 18 Palestinians in multiple raids across Jerusalem district, including the occupied city of Jerusalem.
As part of the raids across Jerusalem district, the gun-toting soldiers detained two Palestinians, including a former prisoner, and ransacked the houses of their families in Biddu town, northwest of the city.
The soldiers manning the intermittently-staffed Jaba' checkpoint, northeast of the city, stopped and detained another. The detainee was identified as a resident of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Hizma.
The heavily-armed police barged their way into the Jerusalem neighborhood of at-Tur, and detained seven Palestinians; a couple along with their three children in addition to two sisters.
Undercover police, dressed in civilian clothes, detained another from al-Issawiyeh, a neighborhood of some 20,000 Palestinians where residents and constantly harassed by police and anyone, including children, run the risk of arbitrary arrest.
The police detained seven others, including at least two minors,from the Silwan, Sheikh Jarrah and Wadi al-Joz neighborhoods as well as from the vicinity of Bab al-Amoud and al-Maskoubiya detention and interrogation facility.
In Hebron district, a convoy of military vehicles stormed Beit Ummar town, north of the city, where the soldiers rounded up another.
They also rounded up four others; two minors from the southern part of Hebron city and two youths in the course of confrontations in the vicinity of al-Shuhada Street checkpoint.
In the northern West Bank, a resident of Askar refugee camp, located on the outskirts of Nablus city, was detained in the course of confrontations with Israeli troops at Huwwara checkpoint, south of the city.
In Qalqiliya district, the sources confirmed a raid in Sir town, east of the city, leading to the detention of three others.
In Jenin district, the gun-toting soldiers detained another and seized his motorcycle at the junction leading to Rummanah village, northwest of the city.
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KUWAIT CITY, Nov 11: Police have arrested four young men for blocking traffic and harassing young women at a petrol station in Qadsiya, reports Al-Anba daily. The daily added, some of the youths escaped when police arrived at the scene, some were dispersed while the four refused to leave, incited other youths to join them and reportedly clashed with the police causing injury to two of them. A backup force was called; the arrested youths were taken to the Daiya Police Station and the two policemen to hospital. Security sources said, police even fired in the air to warn and disperse the youths, but to no avail.
Drugs with Iranians: A patrol affiliated to Farwaniya Security Command apprehended two Iranian nationals in possession of illicit drugs, reports Al-Anba daily. The officers were on a round of Abdullah Mubarak Area when they spotted two individuals loitering on the sidewalk and approached them for checking. It was then the officers noticed the duo was in a disoriented state. The first suspect threw a paper containing a white substance believed to be illicit drug. They also found on the second suspect a piece of cigarette stuffed with illicit drug while conducting precautionary search on them. They were referred to the concerned authority. Meanwhile, driver of a US-made vehicle aroused the suspicion of securitymen along Salem Al-Mubarak Street in Salmiya area due to erratic manner in which his vehicle was moving, and later discovered the man and his companion (both citizens) were at a complete loss. The officers recovered a packet of illicit pills from the duo and referred them to Drug Prosecution
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Dec 9 (KNN) India is ready to address the issue concerning the European Union's (EU) plan to impose a carbon tax on certain imported goods.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal said that“I will retaliate” if required.
The CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) or carbon tax (a kind of import duty) will come into effect from January 1, 2026.
However, from October 1 this year, domestic companies from seven carbon-intensive sectors, including steel, cement, fertiliser, aluminium and hydrocarbon products, will have to share data with regard to carbon emissions with the EU.
"Bharat will address the problem of CBAM with confidence, and we will find solutions. We will see how we can convert CBAM to our advantage if it comes in. Of course, I will retaliate. You need not worry about it," he said at an industry chamber event.
CBAM will translate into a 20-35 per cent tax on select imports into the EU, starting January 1, 2026, as per a report of the think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
India's 26.6 per cent of exports of iron ore pellets, iron, steel, and aluminium products go to the EU.
These products would be hit by CBAM. India exported these goods worth USD 7.4 billion in 2023 to the EU.
He also said that India retaliated against the US after it imposed additional customs duties on certain steel and aluminium products.
To resolve the issues, India and the US ended all the bilateral disputes that they had in the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The minister also asked the industry to help promote the electric vehicle mission of the country to promote sustainable growth.
There is a need to quickly replace the existing public buses and trucks in the country with electric vehicles, besides two and four-wheeler vehicles in a mission mode, he added.
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