(MENAFN- Jordan Times) Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani has issued a stern warning to all sides over the deployment of any pro-Syrian regime sectarian militias along Jordan's northern border.
The minister cautioned that any presence of sectarian militias would be viewed as a "strategic threat" to Jordan and the entire region.
Let there be no doubt about it; Jordan will not allow any such sectarian militias disguised as part of the Syrian army to have a foothold along its borders. The Kingdom will take the necessary measures if its concerns are confirmed, officials have stressed on several occasions.
It is a well-known fact that no less than 50 per cent of the Syrian army consists of militias, either belonging to Iran or Hizbollah. It is one thing for the regular Syrian army to be deployed along Syria's borders, and quite another to inject among them foreign forces that have their own agendas.
Russia and the US, together with Jordan, brokered a truce along Syria's southern borders as part of a general plan to end hostilities in the country.
It is now the responsibility of the two superpowers to ensure that the goals of the projected ceasefire remain legitimate, with a clear and straightforward plan. Jordan's concerns are shared by other regional and international powers as well.
All stakeholders, including Moscow and Washington, should remain vigilant about the potential of embedding sectarian fighters into the Syrian regular forces for whatever purpose.
Such a possibility would turn the conflict into a regional one, instead of de-escalating the situation on the ground. The goal is to replicate the successful ceasefire in southern Syria in other conflict areas in the country, a measure that could allow for the gradual return of refugees and the reopening of Syria's borders.
However, if sectarian militias that have nothing to do with the best interests of the Syrian people hijack the de-escalation process and use it to expand their influence, all will be lost.
Preventing this is the responsibility of the major international players, Russia and the US.
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(MENAFN) The Eurozone’s manufacturing production plunged to its lowest level in 28 months on Friday, sending European stock markets into the weekend with losses of almost 2 percent.
According to an earlier flash assessment from United States-based financial services group S&P Global, the Eurozone Manufacturing Output Index plunged to 46.2 in September from 46.5 in August. Moreover, the Purchasing Managers' Index for Manufacturing in the Eurozone fell to 48.5 from 49.6, its lowest level in 27 months.
The STOXX Europe 600, which represents almost 90 percent of the market capitalization of the 17-country European market, decreased by 9.36 points, or 2.34 percent, to conclude the final trading day of the week at 390.40.
The FTSE 100 index for the United Kingdom declined by 140 points, or 1.97 percent, to end the day at 7,018. The DAX 30 in Germany decreased by 247 points, or 1.97 percent, to hit 12,284. On the other hand, at the closing bell, the CAC 40 in France was down 135 points, or 2.28 percent, to reach 5,783.
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Largest regional enterprise B2B marketplace for cybersecurity, AmiViz awarded its channel partners for their contribution towards the success of the AmiViz platform
Dubai, UAE – AmiViz, the Middle East region's first enterprise B2B marketplace recently celebrated its success by recognizing and awarding its channel partners for their efforts and achievements at AmiViz Partner Excellence Awards 2023.
This year the company decided to go local and conducted AmiViz Partner Excellence Awards at three locations; Dubai, Riyadh, and Cairo to cover the entire Middle East region. The awards were presented at a glittering ceremony in each of these cities to recognize the importance and contribution of partners that have been driving the marketplace toward new heights.
During the course of awards, AmiViz updated partners about its roadmap for new technologies and products. The company also shared the new key features of its marketplace, and how it benefit partners.
Ilyas Mohammed, COO at AmiViz said“No business can be successful without the support and loyalty of their partners, and to acknowledge, the role partners play in our growth, we wanted to value their contribution and extend our gratitude by recognizing their efforts with an award.”
“We appreciate all our partners for embracing AmiViz B2B platform and working with us. I take this opportunity to once again congratulate all the award winners for their contribution and look forward to seeing them next year with a new set of awards” Ilyas added.
AmiViz is the first B2B enterprise marketplace focused on the cybersecurity industry in the Middle East, designed specially to serve the interests of enterprise resellers and vendors. Driven by innovation and AI-powered technology, the platform provides a unique collaboration platform through a mobile application on iOS and Android, as well as a web-based platform to enterprise resellers, consultants, system integrators, channel partners, and vendors.
AmiViz offers a one-of-a-kind consumer-style e-commerce platform with a fusion of human touch, offering products and services catering to localized market conditions and regulations across the Middle East.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Vertex Hydrogen is announcing that it is changing its brand to EET Hydrogen and that it intends to move from being a subsidiary of Essar Oil UK (EOUK) to a sister company of EOUK and become a standalone pillar of the Essar Energy Transition (EET) portfolio.
This change is a natural progression in the development of the company from an early-stage idea into the leading hydrogen production project in the UK.
EET Hydrogen will provide a platform for growth with an ambition to deliver around 4GW of low carbon hydrogen by 2030, around 40 per cent of the UK government's national target.
This hydrogen will enable businesses to switch from fossil fuels to low carbon energy, securing and growing vital industries and jobs and unlocking billions of pounds of investment.
Essar founded Vertex Hydrogen Limited (VHL) with Progressive Energy Limited (PEL) in January 2022 as an operating subsidiary held 90 per cent by EOUK. VHL was specifically focused on developing the HPP1 and HPP2 low carbon hydrogen production plants at EOUK's Stanlow site.
These plants are the catalyst for a hydrogen economy across the North-West and a central part of the HyNet industrial decarbonisation cluster. HPP1 and HPP2 total up to 1,350MW in size, with HPP1 selected by the UK government to progress as one of two initial large scale low carbon hydrogen projects.
VHL's direct ownership and focus on HPP1 and HPP2 remain, but under the branding of the EET Hydrogen, which will also develop other hydrogen related businesses.
VHL and EOUK have a symbiotic relationship on an arms-length basis and this will remain.
Joe Seifert, CEO of EET Hydrogen, said:“We have made huge progress since launching our hydrogen business last year and the natural next step is for EET Hydrogen to become a standalone business to capitalise on the huge opportunities we see. This paves the way for future growth of our hydrogen platform as we move from ambition to action.”
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Rezniov and Inspector General of the United States Department of Defense Robert Storch have met and discussed cooperation and control over weapons.
The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Rezniov on facebook , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Ukraine will win this war. These are the most important words that I hear at every meeting with our international friends and partners. Today, these words have been echoed by my colleague, Inspector General of the United States Department of Defense Robert Storch, whom I was pleased to welcome together with the delegation in Kyiv. A meaningful, substantive meeting, the results of which are crucial for further close cooperation,” Reznikov wrote.
In his words, the U.S. delegation noted the first results of the LOGFAS logistics system being introduced by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, which allows for the monitoring of arms supplies from partner countries and control over the movement of material and technical aid.
The parties discussed further automation efforts to ensure control and prevent corruption. Both Reznikov and Storch emphasized the importance of control.
“Our partners made sure that all the arms and equipment delivered from the United States in appropriate quantities are effectively used by Ukrainian defenders,” Reznikov noted, adding that this war will definitely end with Ukraine's victory.
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The National Art Museum has hosted a historical lecture titled"Stamped Coins of Azerbaijan".
Renowned collector and numismatist Rustam Huseynov briefed thelecture participants about the history of stamped coins that wereminted in Azerbaijan in different periods of time, Azernews reports.
Rustam Huseynov provided details on the samples of the AqQoyunlu and Qara Qoyunlu, as well as Safavid coins withcountermarks, highlighting their historical significance.
At the lecture, the numismatist emphasised the importance of thecoins in revealing interesting facts about the rulers and theeconomies of the states.
He underlined that coins often provide more accurate historicaldata that reflects traditional chronicles.
The event received positive feedback from guests, who engaged indiscussions about the circulation of coins and their historicalimplications. The lecture totally captivated attendees with itsunique coin display.
Rustam Huseynov is eager to further share his passion foruncovering lesser-known historical facts with Azerbaijani historyenthusiasts and coin collectors.
The next lecture will be dedicated to Safavid coins.
Founded in 1937, the National Art Museum offers art connoisseurssome of the best examples of decoratively applied arts of WesternEurope.
Over 3,000 items in 60 rooms are on permanent display at themuseum, and around 12,000 items are kept in storage. Here, you cansee masterpieces of the Italian, French, German, and Polish mastersof brush.
The museum has successfully organised and hosted numeroushigh-level international exhibitions, showcasing the works ofrenowned artists.
These exhibitions have not only attracted art enthusiasts buthave also contributed to the cultural exchange between Azerbaijanand other countries.
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(MENAFN) In a significant development within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), key member states, including the United States, Britain, Germany, and France, have expressed their support for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to assume the role of the military bloc's new leader. The backing comes as the current NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, prepares to conclude his ten-year term, prompting a search for a successor.
The White House officially endorsed Rutte's candidacy, with National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stating that the United States had conveyed its support to other NATO member states. Kirby emphasized that Washington views Rutte as an excellent candidate for the position of NATO Secretary General, underlining the importance of continuity and Rutte's leadership qualities in the role.
Germany, through Chancellor Olaf Scholz's office, also threw its weight behind Rutte, describing the outgoing Dutch Prime Minister as an "outstanding candidate." Scholz's spokesman, Steffen Hebestreit, praised Rutte's extensive experience, security policy expertise, and strong diplomatic skills, highlighting the broad international support for Rutte's potential leadership within NATO.
Similarly, the United Kingdom declared its strong backing for Mark Rutte as the successor to Jens Stoltenberg. A government spokesperson affirmed the United Kingdom's support, underlining Rutte's qualifications and capabilities for the crucial role of NATO Secretary General.
French President Emmanuel Macron was identified as an early supporter of Rutte's candidacy, according to a senior French official. The official revealed that Macron had engaged in discussions with Rutte on the matter in the previous year, reinforcing the international consensus behind Rutte's potential leadership.
As the global community rallies behind Rutte, the anticipation builds for a seamless transition within NATO's leadership. Rutte's extensive political experience, combined with the unanimous backing from major NATO members, positions him as a front-runner for the role of Secretary General, signaling a united front within the alliance as it navigates complex geopolitical challenges on the international stage.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher showered praise on superstar Shah Rukh Khan for his recently released 'Jawan', which has breached the Rs 500-crore mark in box-office collections worldwide.
Anupam and SRK had shared the screen space in 1995 musical romance drama 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' (DDLJ). The former played the character of Dharamvir Malhotra, who was the father of SRK's character of Raj Malhotra.
The senior actor took to social media and lauded SRK in the 'DDLJ' style.
Sharing a happy throwback picture with SRK, Anupam penned a note, which read as:“My dear Shahrukh! I have just seen your film 'Jawan' with the audience in Amritsar. Enjoyed it. The action, the scale of the picture, your style and performance are very good. At one or two places, I even whistled. Loved everyone in the film! Congratulations to the entire team and especially to the writer/director @Atlee_dir !"
“After coming back to Mumbai, I will definitely hug you and say - O Pochi, O Koki, O Poppy, O Lola,” added the 'IB 71' actor.
This is a famdialogue from the iconic flick 'DDLJ'.
Fans took to the comment section and wrote:“2 superstars”,“outstanding movie”,“the last of the stars”,“DDLJ Fav pops”, among others.
The action thriller directed by Atlee, stars SRK in a dual role, alongside Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone (billed as a special appearance), Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra. It was theatrically released on September 7.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency )
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Oct.19
By Chingiz Safarli - Trend:
The Azerbaijan International Exhibition "Restoration, Reconstruction and Development of Karabakh - Rebuild Karabakh" will be held at the Baku Expo Center on October 20-22, Trend reports with reference to the event organizers.
The visitors will be able to get familiarized with the products of 279 companies from 17 countries.
Five national pavilions from Germany, Georgia, Israel, Hungary and Turkey will be presented at the first 'Rebuild Karabakh' exhibition. National pavilions will be organized with the support of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of these countries. Among the participants there are state structures and private companies of Azerbaijan (40 percent).
Five national pavilions of Belarus, Iran, Czech Republic, the UAE, Turkey, Russia (Bryansk, Lipetsk, Novosibirsk, Rostov, Yaroslavl, Stavropol regions, Tatarstan and Chuvashia republics) will be present in parallel exhibitions.
The program of the exhibition will include "Business environment and investment opportunities created in Azerbaijan", "Economic, investment and tourism potential of liberated territories [liberated from Armenian occupation in the 2020 second Karabakh war]", and "Digital economy" topics, as well as projects proposed for implementation in Karabakh, presentations on trade sign "Made in Karabakh", "Energy potential of Karabakh - opportunities for the development of "green energy " in the liberated districts, post-war reconstruction of the region", "Innovations of Azerbaijan on the Fourth Industrial Revolution".
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Colombo, Nov 26 (PMD) – The United Nations will always work closely with Sri Lanka, said Mr. Khaled Khiari, UN Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific from the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs – Department of Peace Operations Khaled Khiari.
Mr. Khiari made these remarks when he met with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, today (25).
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UN Assistant Secretary General Khiari is visiting Sri Lanka as a follow-up to the bilateral meeting with the President and the UN Secretary- General Antonio Guterres held in September this year on the sidelines of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly.
Mr. Khiari conveyed the best wishes of UN Secretary-General Guterres to President Rajapaksa and said that the United Nations is willing to engage in a constructive and positive engagement with Sri Lanka.
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Expressing satisfaction over the President's affection and interest in the environment, the Assistant Secretary General appreciated Sri Lanka's commitment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals, the PMD reported.
The President explained that steps are being taken to plant 100,000 mangroves with the assistance of the Navy and actions are being taken to prevent climate change through environmental conservation programmes.
President Rajapaksa expressed gratitude to the UN agencies and donors that have assisted Sri Lanka through the COVAX facility to make the vaccination drive successful and in facing other challenges in the face of the COVID-19 epidemic.
READ: UK says Sri Lanka's human rights situation deteriorated in first half of 2021
The President pointed out that the government's development programme implemented in the North and East after the end of the war in 2009 had brought about rapid development. The President recalled his invitation made while participating in the UN General Assembly to the diaspora to work together with all communities after visiting Sri Lanka. The President said that he hoped that the invitation would be met with positive initiatives.
The two sides exchanged views on unity and relations between communities. An environment where all communities can live freely has been made available in Sri Lanka. The President pointed out that the Minister of Justice is from the Muslim community, the Attorney General is from the Tamil community and many of those holding other key posts are of different communities.
President Rajapaksa said the government has undertaken a great task in building unity among the communities and therefore, no one should have any doubt in this regard.
READ: Will New Delhi provide succor to struggling Sri Lanka?
Both sides were of the view that education was fundamental to unity among the communities.
President Rajapaksa said that the process by which South Africa has been able to end apartheid and move forward will be studied and the lessons that can be learned from it and what can be implemented will be looked into.
The President also expressed hope that the United Nations will provide assistance in this regard.
Resident Coordinator of the United Nations in Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer-Hamdy, Political Officer at the UN Peace Operations Department's Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Department Chiaki Ota, Secretary to the President P.B. Jayasundera and Principal Advisor to the President Lalith Weeratunga were also present.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 02 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena has ordered the setting up of an overarching Project Management Unit under the Transport Commissioner to make the Multi Modal Integration plans for Metro Stations more effective on the ground, by taking all stakeholders on board.
The Project Management Unit (PMU) will be tasked with ensuring that the Multi Modal Integration (MMI) plans are implemented in totality by ensuring seamless coordination between stakeholder agencies, and not just at Metro Stations.
The PMU will have representatives from the DDA, PWD, DMRC, MCD and the Traffic Police.
It was brought out in the recent meeting of the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Centre (UTTIPEC) that while well-researched and formulated MMI plans for Metro stations were being implemented in right earnest, their effectiveness was getting limited to the Metro stations only due to the lack of proactive interventions by other stakeholders.
The issue came up during the last meeting of the UTTIPEC, where the body headed by Saxena discussed and cleared MMI plans for Tis Hazari, Rithala and Seelampur Metro Stations.
In its previous meeting in March this year, UTTIPEC had cleared MMI Plans for Shadipur, Mayur Vihar and Peeragarhi Metro Stations.
MMI plans to be implemented in and around different Metro stations, that have invariably developed as the prime public transport hubs in various localities of Delhi, incorporate interconnected street networks, street designs, signalised and grade separated street crossings, model interchange locations and parkings for cycles, buses, autorickshaw and private car, etc., on street parking, public toilets, lighting, hawker zones, signages and street maps and public transport to ensure last mile connectivity.
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Doha: Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim affirmed that, under the wise leadership of Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the State of Qatar has been committed to any joint action that would essentially enrich and enhance the unity of GCC states.
During his speech while heading the Shura Council delegation participating in the 16th periodic meeting of Their Excellencies, Heads of Shura, Representatives, National Assembly, and Parliament Councils of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) states, held in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, the Speaker of the Shura Council pointed out that the indicators of this positive impact are candidly remarkable within the framework of Qatar's preparations to host FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, adding that some brotherly countries confirmed Hayya Card - which includes entry Visa to Qatar during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, as an entry Visa to them.
The Speaker of the Shura Council stressed that several countries are currently being exposed to natural disasters, conflicts, wars and instability, which poses a threat to the stability of the rest of the countries around the globe, due to the disruption of food, medicine and oil supply chains, or as a result of being affected by the consequences of these disasters and wars, pointing out that the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war increases the pace of nuclear threats and the possible eruption of a third cosmic war.
He noted that the State of Qatar is still working to protect the region against the nuclear threats and weapons of mass destruction (WMD), adding that Islam urges all to protect humanity from devastation and decimation, whether through the lethal weapons or the destruction of the proper elements of environment.
He pointed out the political stability and the commitment to the joint action within the framework of GCC, which he described as the backbone of the gulf council, emphasising that the council is a model for cooperation and cohesion, and that the political factors among the council's components are driving and guiding tools toward achieving mutual goals.
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(MENAFN) The Russian Constitutional Court has accepted President Vladimir Putin's accession treaties, which would allow four former Ukrainian regions to join the Russian Federation following referendums.
According to reports, the court ruled on Sunday to "recognize...as corresponding to the Russian Federation's constitution" the accords that would allow the formerly breakaway People's Republics of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, as well as southern Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, to lawfully join Russia.
The court also found that the "international treaties" on the inclusion of the four areas were in accordance with the Russian constitution, adding that the integration transition phase would extend until January 1, 2026.
Based on Russian media, Putin picked prominent MPs Andrey Klishas and Pavel Krasheninnikov as his delegates in parliamentary talks on regional integration.
As per Krasheninnikov, anyone living in the new regions would be granted Russian citizenship after taking the oath of loyalty, and the ruble will become the official currency, however settlements in Ukraine's hryvnias will be available before the end of the current year.
The Russian president also transmitted accession treaties, which formalize the merger of four Ukrainian areas into Russian territory, to the State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, for confirmation.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is to take legal action after President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared several areas in Colombo as High Security Zones.
The BASL said that it will be carefully studying the provisions of the order issued by the President and will take appropriate legal action to ensure that the Fundamental Rights of the people are secured.
“The BASL is deeply concerned that under the cover of the purported order under Section 2 of the Official Secrets Act that there is the imposition of draconian provisions for the detention of persons who violate such orders thus violating the freedom of expression, the freedom of peaceful assembly and the freedom of movement all of which are important aspects of the right of the people to dissent in Sri Lanka,” BASL said.
The BASL said that it will continue to remind the authorities including the President of the wisdom found in the judgment of the Supreme Court in the 'Jana Ghosha' case of Amaratunge v Sirimal and others (1993) 1 SLR 264 which states as follows:“Stifling the peaceful expression of legitimate dissent today can only result, inexorably, in the catastrophic explosion of violence some other day.”
Several areas in and around Colombo have been declared as High Security Zones by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Accordingly, areas around the Parliament Complex, Supreme Court Complex, High Court Complex in Colombo, Magistrate Court Complex in Colombo and Attorney General's Department, Presidential Secretariat, President's House, Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters and Police Headquarters have been declared as High Security Zones.
Areas around the Ministry of Defence and Sri Lanka Army Headquarters in Akuregoda, the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters in Slave Island, Prime Minister's Office at Flower Road, Temple Trees in Kollupitiya and the Official Residencies of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the Commanders of the Tri Forces, have also been declared as High Security Zones.
Protests and public gatherings in the areas declared as High Security Zones are banned.
No vehicle can be parked within the High Security Zones unless reserved for parking by the competent authority or under the power of a permit issued by an authority.
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(MENAFN) Following a session in which oil costs rose by more than 3 percent, they marginally decreased on Wednesday ahead of a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, to discuss a significant reduction in crude supply.
The major driver of the somewhat lower pricing, according to traders, was a stronger dollar, which decreased demand from customers using foreign currencies. At 0427 GMT, Brent crude was down 22 cents, or 0.2 percent, at USD91.58 per barrel after rising USD2.94 the day before.
After rising USD2.89 in the previous session, United States West Texas Intermediate oil futures dropped 29 cents, or 0.3 percent, to USD86.23 a barrel. Moreover, according to an OPEC source who spoke to Reuters, OPEC+ is likely to discuss supply reductions of up to 2 million barrels per day.
According to a person familiar with the situation, the United States is pressuring OPEC+ producers not to go with severe cutbacks as President Joe Biden attempts to stop a spike in United States gasoline costs.
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Pawlenty announces green job initiative
ST. PAUL - Minnesota should spend $86 million in the next five years to expand green jobs across the state, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said this morning.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Mario Kempes weighed in on Argentina's underwhelming performances Thursday, saying the team needed to show more courage like their compatriot Juan Martin Del Potro at the US Open.
"Two or three with the heart of Delpo in the team and we wouldn't have many problems or be criticised," said the footballer-turned-commentator, a World Cup winner with Argentina in 1978.
Jorge Sampaoli's slipshod underachievers have taken a hammering from the Argentine media after a string of poor results - the latest a 1-1 draw with lowly Venezuela - left them in danger of not qualifying for next year's World Cup tournament.
Unlike the footballers, Del Potro is the pride of Argentina after overcoming fever and a two-set deficit to beat Austria's Dominic Thiem and set up a quarter-final victory over Roger Federer at the US Open this week.
Del Potro, the world No. 28, faces Rafael Nadal in Friday's semifinal.
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(MENAFN) The value of shipments from Qazvin district jumped 49% in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), compared to the same period a year earlier, said a provincial official.
Reza Nikravesh, the director general of the province’s customs department, mentioned that 483,000 tons of goods worth $346 million were shipped from Qazvin in the first six months of the current year, marking also a 28% increase in mass.
It tagged ribbed rebar, petroleum oils, copper wire, washing and cleaning materials as well as steel plate as the main products shipped in the time frame indicated.
Mentioning that the province of Qazvin ships products to 59 countries, Nikravesh pointed out, “Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are the top five export destinations for the products of the province of Qazvin. Qazvin this year, among which Iraq is considered the province’s largest export destination of goods, since 33% of the products were exported to this country.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russia cannot ignore the voice of the international community if the latter takes a principled position and act as one, and President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula provides precisely such an opportunity.
That's according to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who spoke at the UN General Assembly debate on Friday, reporting on the situation of the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
The Minister said Ukraine was actively working with partners on the preparation of the first Global Peace Summit to be hosted by Switzerland. He called on all UN member states to take an active part in the process and attend the upcoming event. Read also: Kuleba
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"The scale of this war and its global consequences are enormous, as is the suffering of Ukrainians," the minister said.
He paid special attention to the fate of abducted Ukrainian children, civilian hostages, as well as thousands of prisoners of war while Russia does not allow access of international observers. He called on the international community to facilitate the release and exchange of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
The minister also highlighted human rights violations in the occupied territories, which include political persecution, arbitrary detentions, torture, and sexual abuse.
"There is literally no crime in the Rome Statute that Russia did not commit during this war,” Kuleba stressed noting that it is not surprising that the Russian president himself is wanted by the International Criminal Court for the crime of abducting Ukrainian children. Read also:
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The minister expressed his gratitude to the UN member states, which consistently support the important appeals passed by the General Assembly, which condemn Russian aggression against Ukraine and call on Moscow to cease hostilities.
If the international community is serious about restoring peace not only in Ukraine, but also in the whole world, it is time to act, Kuleba stressed, noting that the Global Peace Summit offers precisely such a concrete and realistic path to peace.
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Published: Thu 13 Jan 2022, 8:51 AM
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted cloudy and rainy weather in the UAE over the weekend and during the next week.
In its latest weather report issued on Wednesday evening, the NCM said from Saturday, January 15 to 19, the country will be affected by extension of surface low pressure from the southwest, accompanied by moist easterly winds with an upper air trough extending from the west, accompanied by a cold air mass, and the flow of clouds from the Red Sea towards the country with rainy convective clouds.
On Saturday, the UAE will experience a dusty and partly cloudy weather, gradually becoming cloudy in the afternoon and evening, especially on some eastern and northern regions, islands and the sea, with a chance of rain.
“From Sunday to Wednesday, the weather will be cloudy over scattered areas of the country, associated with convective clouds, accompanied by rainfall with intervals, lightning and thunder at times, especially over some eastern and northern areas, and extending over some western area, coast and island,” said the NCM report.
“Clouds will gradually decrease on Wednesday with a decrease in temperature.”
The winds will be moderate to fresh and strong at times, especially with convective clouds, causing blowing dust and sand with poor horizontal visibility.
The sea will be moderate to rough in Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea especially with convective clouds.
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(MENAFN- Active DMC) DUBAI, UAE - Power management company Eatonis fast developing a new customer base in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for product lines emanating originally fromthe highly respected US brand TrippLite.
Eatonacquired Tripp Litein 2021 and the outcome is a vastly expanded product portfoliotogether with further developedcapabilities to support distributed IT and edge applications.
Initially marketed under the ‘Tripp Lite by Eaton’ brand, the new products represent a huge opportunity for managed service providers and resellers that will either help them break into the market for power infrastructure, connectivity and peripherals or expand the size and comprehensiveness of their proposals by incorporating Tripp Lite server racks, enclosures, and connectivity accessories.Jean-Marc Emonet, Marketing and Product Line Manager, Distributed Power Quality, Critical Systems Division, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, said “Tripp Lite and Eaton have worked with customers for many years to navigate rapidly changing technology landscapes. The evolution continues, with Eaton becoming a single source of power products and accessories for IT channel distributorsthanks to its Tripp Lite acquisition.”
The acquisition is proving a natural fit, with the Tripp Lite product portfoliocomplementingEaton’s product range. The outcome is a broad-basedability to support edge applications and distributed networks for end-user vertical markets, data centers of all sizes as well as opening up the opportunity for the growing e-commerce business.
Amongst the thousands of new products that Eaton is now offering are server racks, enclosures, cables and connectivity products such as docking stations, KVM switches, and a selection of other peripherals and accessories.
“We have noted how the trend for hybrid home and office working has resulted in high demand for videoconferencing systems and new types of meeting rooms that require a lot of connectivity,” added Emonet. “Our newly-expanded portfolio means we can support IT distributors and resellers to respond to this opportunity.”
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(MENAFN) Recent events in the sovereign debt market have reignited fears of bond vigilantes, with the sharp sell-off of British government bonds leading to the downfall of British Prime Minister Liz Truss. This resurgence prompts speculation about whether the global investment community's financial discipline could next target the US Treasury market, potentially jeopardizing the United States' position as the primary provider of safe assets during global crises and undermining the dollar's status as the dominant reserve currency.
The possibility of such a scenario, while viewed as inconceivable by some, raises significant concerns about the resilience of the US Treasury market. Christopher Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, recently asserted that the flight to the dollar during the financial crises of 2008 and 2020 served as conclusive evidence of the dollar's enduring status as the world's reserve currency. However, the notion of unassailable dominance may face challenges as bond vigilantes assert their influence.
Despite Waller's assertions, doubts persist regarding the sustainability of the dollar's supremacy, particularly in the face of potential scrutiny from bond vigilantes. While the dollar benefits from the support of the world's largest and most liquid debt markets, characterized by what economists term "network externalities," which foster widespread acceptance and usage, the increasing volatility in sovereign debt markets raises questions about the resilience of the dollar's position.
Furthermore, although the US economy's share of global gross product has diminished, the dollar's share of global reserves has only experienced a marginal decline. Yet, Waller's narrative overlooks a crucial aspect concerning the perceived safety of US Treasuries, which may no longer be as robust as traditionally assumed. As uncertainties loom over the stability of the US Treasury market, stakeholders must remain vigilant to potential shifts in global financial dynamics that could challenge established norms and paradigms.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug.4
Representatives of the defense authorities of Kazakhstan and Turkey discussed issues of cooperation in the field of radiation, chemical and biological protection at a video conference, Trend reports referring to the Kazakh Defense Ministry.
On behalf of the Kazakh side, the head of the Department of Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection and Environmental Safety of the General Staff, Lieutenant Colonel Yerzhan Kulmagambetov, took part in the negotiations.
“Today, this direction is of high relevance for our states, and the organization of cooperation in this area, in our opinion, will have a favorable effect on the state of the defense capability of our countries,” Kulmagambetov noted.
According to him, the main priority to date is the development and modernization of the radiation, chemical and biological protection system of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan in order to increase the readiness of troops to perform tasks both in wartime and in peacetime.
The parties discussed perspective areas of interaction regarding the training of specialists, the process of combat training and technical equipment of units.
Radiation, chemical and biological protection is a new area of cooperation between the defense authorities of Kazakhstan and Turkey, the need for the development of which is dictated by the present times. The pandemic of coronavirus infection, when military servicemen performed tasks of disinfecting socially significant objects, has shown the demand for the radiation, chemical and biological protection troops.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The field of marine biotechnology has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry which will support the country's diversification objectives, said Professor Bassam Soussi, chairman of the organising committee and CEO of Oman Centre for Marine Biotechnology (OCMB).
He was speaking at the Frontiers in Marine Biotechnology Conference, hosted by OCMB in partnership with the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), and Oman LNG Development Foundation at Grand Hyatt, Muscat on Monday.
'Pursuing the development of marine biotechnology in Oman, alongside efforts for collaboration and regional awareness, will not only support the country's diversification objectives, but play a vital role in creating new commercial and employment opportunities for the local workforce.'
The event was held under the patronage of Mohamed Nasser al Rasby, secretary general in the Ministry of Defence. The conference, in addition to two scientific sessions, also had roundtable discussions and social events to serve as networking hubs for further dialogues.
Prof Soussi delivered the welcome address, followed by a keynote address on the new frontiers in marine biotechnology and the access and use of marine resources in the arena of legislation and ethics.
The utilisation of marine biotechnology in the field of medicine and pharmaceuticals has proven successful due to the high diversity exhibited by marine organisms, as opposed to those on land. Deep-sea organisms are used by drug companies and industrial-process engineers to provide genetic material that can be altered for industrial usage. Research within marine biotechnology has furthermore resulted in several important drug discoveries.
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Qatar banking sector is demonstrating resilience post-pandemic and its short to mid-term outlook looks 'positive' with interest margins remaining in the comfort zone and being highly capitalised, far exceeding both local statutory and Basel requirements on capital adequacy, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Middle East.
“Despite the effects of the pandemic, the banking sector in Qatar has shown strong performance in 2021. To promote this long-term stability, we expect the sector to embrace new technology, ESG (environment, social and governance) and ethical banking. The Covid-19 pandemic played an important role in challenging banks to accelerate their digital transformation and sustainability efforts,' said Ahmed AlKiswani, Qatar Financial Services Leader, PwC Middle East.
Finding that banking institutions across Qatar are 'well positioned' with their liquidity, stability, and earnings' to embrace this change, he said they must act swiftly in aligning their operating models to fully internalise the latest trends and remain in line with their global and regional peers.
On profitability, the report said interest margins remained in the 'comfort' zone, including leveraged benefits of funding diversification, and assured strong top-line growth.
Banks have also been very successful in driving down funding expenses and managing costs that highlight the growing momentum of continuous effort in efficiency optimisation, it said. Key bottom-line return indicators such as RoAA (return on average assets) and RoAE (return on averages equity) have seen solid mid-single digit dynamics across all major players suggesting top-line growth and cost management offset risk pressure, according to the report.
'Overall the short to mid-term financial outlook looks positive but should be carefully managed to safeguard the banking sector's strength and secure recovery,' it said, adding most incumbents are yet to take any concrete and decisive action on their commitment to sustainable finance, making the best use of modern technology, responding to evolving customer demands and the competitive and regulatory landscape.
On stability, PwC Middle East said Qatari banks remain highly capitalised, far exceeding both local statutory and Basel requirements on capital adequacy.
Funding remained largely driven by customer deposits with certain banks successfully diversifying by wholesale financing with bonds, certificates of deposits and other debt instruments, it said.
On earnings, the report said while the market top-line remained largely flat, the sector managed to hit high singles in operating income growth and move into double-digit territory on bottom-line dynamics.
Revenue diversification towards non-interest driven income has not witnessed fundamental change as of yet, according to the report.
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Best Buy Rises on Earnings Beat
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) on Thursday topped Wall Street's quarterly earnings expectations, but its sales missed estimates and it reiterated expectations for weaker spending on consumer electronics this year.
The retailer affirmed the outlook it shared in March. It expects full-year revenue of between $43.8 billion and $45.2 billion, a decline from its most recent fiscal year, and a comparable sales decline of between 3% and 6%.
Earnings per share proved to be $1.15 adjusted vs. $1.11 expected. Revenue: $9.47 billion vs. $9.52 billion expected
Best Buy's net income in the first quarter fell to $244 million, or $1.11 per share, from $341 million, or $1.49 per share, a year earlier.
Net sales declined from $10.65 billion in the year-ago period and fell short of Wall Street's expectations.
Wedbush analyst Seth Basham lowered the price target to $72 from $85 and maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm remains sidelined on Best Buy into Q1 earnings.
Shares of Best Buy closed Wednesday at $69.15, bringing the company's market value to $15.12 billion. So far this year, its stock is down about 14%, trailing the 7% gains of the S&P 500 and the 2% declines of the retail-focused XRT during the same period.
BBY shares picked up $2.14, or 3.1%, to $71.29.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Alappuzha: The police have arrested the accused in connection with the murder of a resort employee in Alappuzha. Hazeera, a native of Assam was found murdered near a water tank outside her room in the resort. The accused Saha Ali, a native of Assam was arrested from Chengannur last day.
The investigation into the murder of a resort has revealed more details. The accused confessed the crime to the police that Hazeera's desire to move to Assam and live together prompted him to commit the murder.
The victim, Zaheera, had been in a relationship with Saha Ali for four years, despite having children. Their relationship had caused problems at Saha's home. Saha arrived at the resort late at night, telling her that he would take her to Assam.
Hazeera had already packed her bags. However, after committing the murder, Saha fled the scene. The owner tried to contact her by phone but was unable to reach them. Her belongings were found near the incident indicating that she was preparing to leave before her death.
The owner of the resort and his daughter stated that no one had come to the resort to see Haseena except her husband.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 19. The Prime
Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov has held a meeting with the
Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB)
Nikolai Podguzov on the prospects for further expansion of
investment cooperation, Trend reports.
Bektenov stressed the significance of drawing capital to carry
out the President of State's extensive infrastructure projects,
which include building housing, modernizing housing and public
utilities, building road networks, and supplying gas.
"The funding of significant infrastructure projects ought to be
the bank's top priority. We are ready to expand cooperation with
the bank on mutually beneficial terms," Olzhas Bektenov said.
Nikolai Podguzov, in turn, provided an update on the financial
institution's stability. Thus, EDB has seen a $125 million increase
in revenue as a result of the actions taken. The bank's credit
rating has been kept at the highest level of the CCXI in the
Chinese market, "AAA," as well as the sovereign rating of
Kazakhstan, "BBB-" (S&P). Furthermore, the portfolio's quality
was enhanced and the proportion of past-due payments decreased.
The meeting attendees acknowledged the rise in Kazakhstan's
yearly investment share in EDB and underlined the possibility of
bolstering the bank's investment activities even further.
To note, last year EDB financed a number of investment projects
in various sectors of the national economy of Kazakhstan. Among
them were a plant for the production of polypropylene, the purchase
of mainline diesel locomotives, the construction of wind farms in
the Kostanay region, and others. Kazakhstan's share of annual
investments increased from 48.5 percent in 2022 to 59 percent in
This year, new EDB investments in the economy of Kazakhstan will
amount to at least $1 billion. The pool of priority projects for
the current year covers transport, industry, energy and
environmental improvement, agribusiness, as well as the
construction and modernization of social infrastructure.
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(MENAFN – Newsroom Panama) The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, investigating the Odebrecht bribery scandal has requested new information from the Electoral Tribunal (TE) involving the former head of state-owned Tocumen SA
Prosecutor Tania Sterling asked the electoral authorities on September 16 to inform her if the Panameñista Party , as well as former president Juan Carlos Varela registered donations received by the Strategic Management Group Inc., whose legal representative is Carlos Alberto Duboy , former manager of airport and former Panameñista treasurer
Varela and Duboy are with alleged money laundering.
According to the Public Ministry, Strategic Management Group Inc., received on October 2, 2008 $50.000 from the Constructora Internacional del Sur, one of the companies that Odebrecht created to distribute bribes.
Almost a month later, on October 30, the same company received another $99,852 dollars with 95 cents from Klienfeld LTD, also used by Odebrecht to make backdoor payments..
Dubey has said that the money was to pay debts from the political campaign of the 2008 primaries, in which Varela was elected as the presidential candidate of the Panameñista Party.
The file also contains the sworn statement of the attorney Katia Fábrega Vergara, who maintained that, at Duboy’s request, she became a resident agent of the company.
Recently, prosecutor Ruth Morcillo sent an official letter to the TE in which she requested an authenticated copy of the documents that contain information, notes, certification or authorization in favor of the Panameñista, to import, with the right to tax exemption, promotional material through from Rekhatex (HK) Limited, Hong Kong, for the 2014 season. In those elections, Varela was the Panameñista’s presidential candidate.
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Dan Crowley Joins Alliance Group Mortgage in Sarasota, Florida
(MENAFN - PRLog) Dan Crowley has joined Alliance Group Mortgage as a loan officer in the Sarasota office. Crowley has 29 years of experience in many facets of the real estate and mortgage industries, most recently as co-owner of Cornerstone Lending Group in Sarasota, which he founded in 1999.
Crowley holds the Florida Mortgage Broker license and Florida Real Estate Sales license. He is a member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers and the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals.
"Buying a home is one of the largest investments people make in their lifetimes," Crowley said. "Clients want a mortgage professional they can feel comfortable with and who has the knowledge and commitment to find the right product for their needs."
Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, Crowley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Colorado Boulder. He enjoys hiking, boating and horseback riding.
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(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Rajasthan Royals bowling attack, especially Jaydev Unadkat may have had the measure of the Delhi Capitals batting line-up but that didn't stop Rishabh Pant from working his way to a half-century.
Pant is in the early days of his captaincy after being handed the baton following regular skipper Shreyas Iyer's injury and he seems to have taken the new role well so far.
After Unadkat's early blows, the left-hander counter-attacked his way to a half-century, his first as captain. His 51 from 32 deliveries, which included nine boundaries, was his 13th in the IPL.
His blossoming knock was cut short though following a brilliant piece of fielding from Riyan Parag. Parag, who has been a bit of a livewire on the field tonight, runs Pant out with a direct hit, for a crucial breakthrough.
He then breaks into his trademark ‘Bihu' dance following the dismissal. Click/tap here to subscribe to Khaleej Times news alerts on Telegram.
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In Andhra Pradesh there were 10,368 new coronavirus cases along with 84 deaths
India reported 78,357 new coronavirus cases and 1045 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 66,333, the health ministry said.
The number of coronavirus cases in the country has climbed to 37,69,524 which includes 8,01,282 active cases, the ministry added.
There are 29,019,09 patients who have been cured and discharged, it added.
Jharkhand health department said reported 2,064 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 43,833. There have been 428 fatalities due to the virus in the state with the number of active cases at 15,256.
In Andhra Pradesh there were 10,368 new coronavirus cases along with 84 deaths taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,139 including 1,01,210 active cases. The state has reported 4,053 deaths so far.
Andaman & Nicobar islands 28 new COVID-19 cases with the total number of cases rising to 3,160 with 400 active cases.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A New Delhi court yesterday issued summonses to former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife, accused of money laundering.
After accepting the Enforcement Directorate (ED) charge-sheet, Special Judge Santosh Snehi Mann asked Virbhadra Singh, his wife Pratibha Singh and three others Chunni Lal Chauhan, Prem Raj and Lawan Kumar Roach to appear before her on March 22.
The ED has charged all under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Special Public Prosecutor N K Matta told the court there was enough material evidence on record to proceed against the accused.
Earlier, the ED had filed its first charge-sheet against Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) agent Anand Chauhan, accusing him of investing Virbhadra Singh's Rs50.14mn in LIC policies purchased in his name and those of his family members, including his wife.
A probe had found that Virbahdra Singh had accumulated assets worth Rs60mn in his name and in the names of his family members, which were disproportionate to his known sources of income, during his tenure as the federal steel minister from 2009 to 2011.
The ED alleged Virbhadra Singh, with the help of his wife and Chauhan, indulged in money laundering by investing tainted money in LIC policies in the name of his family members and to show legitimate income arising out of insurance policies.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A German company that was previously nationalized due to its ties to Russia has resumed trading liquefied natural gas (LNG) with Russia.
According to Ukrinform, Bloomberg reported this.
"The German government is facing criticism over its energy ties as a taxpayer-backed company re-enters the liquefied natural gas trade with Russia," the article says.
SEFE, a former subsidiary of Russia's Gazprom, plans to load gas liquefied by the Yamal plant in Siberia early next month.
"Germany nationalized the company, known as SEFE, last year at the height of Europe's energy crisis," Bloomberg reminds.
The agency notes that the Russian gas cargo is heading to India, but "a German state-owned company doing deals with Russia is causing some alarm." Read also: EU cuts Russian gas supplies from 50% to 8%
"SEFE's Amur River vessel will pick up the Russian cargo via transshipment in Belgium on Oct. 1 and deliver it in India later in the month," Bloomberg says, citing port data.
At the same time, the company assured that it was in no way violating European sanctions.
"German ports are not involved in this process, nor are European or German gas networks. These delivery volumes therefore do not reach the German market, industry or consumers in Germany," the SEFE spokesperson emphasized.
Bloomberg explains that SEFE has long-term contracts for the purchase of certain volumes of Yamal LNG that it inherited from its former Gazprom. The company also has certain long-term commitments to supply India.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 21
By Zeyni Jafarov - Trend:
The demand of Azerbaijani banks for foreign currency at the auction held on September 21 by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) with the participation of the State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) decreased by $12.4 million, or 19.2 percent, to $52.2 million, compared to the previous auction, Trend reports via the CBA.
About $64.6 million were sold to banks at the last auction, the CBA said.
The demand of local banks for the foreign currency was fully satisfied, and according to the results of the auction, the weighted average exchange rate of the manat to the dollar was 1.7 AZN/USD, the CBA reports.
The first in a long time foreign exchange auction with the participation of SOFAZ was held on March 10, 2020, during which Azerbaijani banks purchased $323.2 million.
The CBA has started conducting currency auctions through the unilateral sale of currency in competitive conditions from mid-January 2017. In March 2020, it was decided to hold extraordinary currency auctions in connection with the increased demand of the population for foreign currency due to the failure of the OPEC+ deal, which led to a sharp drop in oil prices.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Agricultural giant Monsanto Tuesday posted a large increase in quarterly earnings on strong results in corn seed sales in the US and Latin America and better sales of pesticides.
St Louis-based Monsanto said net income for the first quarter was $339 million, up from $126 million a year earlier.
The results were boosted by particularly strong sales of its corn seed products in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, the company said.
Farmers in Brazil and Argentina have upgraded to new Monsanto genetically modified products, the company said. Sales in this category rose more than 27 percent compared to the same period last year.
The company also said it also had a positive US order book that was better than the same point last year.
The other big improvement came in the agricultural productivity category, which includes crop protection products and law-and-garden herbicide products. Sales in this category rose nearly 31 percent compared with the same period last year.
"We've achieved a successful start to the year, with contributions from multiple areas that speaks to the strength of our global business and provides confidence in our ability to realize a third consecutive year of significant growth," said Hugh Grant, chairman and chief executive officer for Monsanto.
Monsanto's earnings came in at 62 cents per share, excluding exceptional items, well above the 37 cents per share projected by analysts.
Monsanto shares were up are currently up 3.0 percent to $98.86 in early trade.
Monsanto also boosted its 2013 earnings guidance to $4.30-$4.40 per share, up from the previous guidance of $4.18-$4.32 per share.
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State bodies of Uzbekistan are obliged to remove and certify copies of documents from the originals submitted by individuals and legal entities for the receipt of state services.
The original documents are returned to the owners.
The new rule is reflected in Resolution No. 1001, adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers on December 20.
In order to receive state service, no longer need to spend time and money to visit a notary office.
However, notarized copies of documents are still required if the document: necessary for action abroad, approved or issued by foreign authorities, is subject to apostille or legalization and in other cases expressly provided for by law.
The same decision of the Cabinet also completely abolished the need to notarize copies of more than 50 specific documents.
The document came into force on December 23.
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(MENAFN - The Conversation) Associate Professor of Psychology,
Saralyn Ruff is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of San Francisco. She received a Master in Education, a Master in Couples and Family Therapy, and a doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies. She worked in Solano County at a nonprofit clinic as a Program Supervisor and Lead Clinician serving at-risk youth, and at A Home Within as Program Director. She maintains a small private practice, focused on the treatment of adolescents and maltreated youth.
Saralyn's research agenda is largely rooted in her clinical experiences, focused on mental health interventions for maltreated youth. She is the Director of the Foster Care Research Group (FCRG), a lab examining best practices supporting the wellbeing of current and former foster youth. She teaches courses on general psychology, abnormal psychology, child development, child maltreatment, psychology practicum, and advanced research methods.
- –present Assistant Professor, University of San Francisco
- 2012 Purdue , PhD Human Development
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(MENAFN) White House physician, Kevin O'Connor, released a health summary on Thursday stating that US President Joe Biden is fit to carry out his duties as President. Dr O'Connor confirmed that Biden, who is 80 years old, is a healthy and vigorous male. The review, which included a check-up since Biden's last physical in November 2021, noted that he had contracted Covid-19 last year, but has not experienced any persistent symptoms associated with long Covid.
The President's physician also stated that Biden has spinal arthritis, issues with his feet, and gastro-oesophageal reflux, which sometimes results in throat clearing. During a routine skin cancer check-up, a small lesion was discovered on his chest and sent for biopsy, with results pending. Biden has undergone two physical examinations as President.
Biden's age has been a concern, given that he is already the oldest President in US history. If he wins his expected re-election bid, he would be 82 years old at the beginning of his second term. Biden acknowledged the concerns about his age during a TV interview in October 2021, stating that he understands why people might be worried and would encourage people to vote against him if they felt he could no longer carry out his duties.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: LuLu Group International and Gallery Five Home announce a pioneering partnership set to redefine luxury living experiences across Qatar and the broader GCC countries.
LuLu Group International, helmed by the eminent Yusuff Ali M.A, stands as an illustrious conglomerate with an awe-inspiring annual turnover of $8bn. Its global footprint spans across 23 countries in the Middle East, Asia, US, and Europe, encompassing hypermarket operations, mall development, manufacturing, trading, hospitality, and real estate sectors. With over 65,000 dedicated staff, Lulu Group International boasts a prestigious presence in retail, wholesale, food processing, and real estate development.
Dr Mohamed Althaf, Director of LuLu Group International, expressed immense pleasure in joining hands with Gallery Five Group, emphasizing the transformative potential of this collaboration. Regional Director Shaijan M.O. Regional Manager Shanavas P and Retail Operations Manager Simon Alexander echoed these sentiments, underlining the partnership's strategic significance.
Pegasus Wong, Chairman of Gallery Five Group, described this alliance as the inaugural step towards an expansive journey in the Middle East. This collaboration unveils the first interior showroom, offering an array of services including home interior, a designer platform, home accessories, artwork, smart home solutions, and a furniture showroom, aimed at setting a new standard in luxury living experiences.
This partnership symbolizes a joint commitment to innovation and excellence, with plans to set new benchmarks across Qatar and the wider GCC region. It is a significant leap forward in the realm of luxury interior design, promising elevated experiences for esteemed customers.
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(MENAFN- Zex PR Wire) Honolulu, Hawaii, 25 Aug 2021, ZEXPRWIRE , In 2019, the firm's former in-house counsel had alleged illegal activity related to rail work.
Nan Inc is the largest locally-owned general contractor located in Honolulu, Hawaii. It has the capacity and expertise to execute the most complex projects in Hawaii. Today, the CEO and owner of Nan Inc, Patrick Nan Shin, has triumphed in a whistleblower lawsuit initiated by the firm’s former in-house counsel, Bosko Petricevic.
Bosko Petricevic had alleged he was fired by Nan Inc. after warning the company not to conduct“illegal activity” related to the multibillion-dollar transit project. In 2019, he went ahead and sued his former employer, Nan Inc, alleging in state court that the local construction firm had engaged in multiple illegal practices, not all related to rail.
On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, a jury ruled in favor of Nan Inc owner Patrick Shin. The jury found no evidence that Petricevic had been fired due to his whistleblowing. The jury also rejected Nan's counterclaim that Petricevic had painted the company's CEO in a false light, according to the verdict sheet.
“This verdict states that Nan, Inc.'s termination of the plaintiff was proper and legal,” Shin said in a statement Thursday.“This positive outcome confirms all of Nan, Inc.'s hard-working employees and positive reputation in the Hawaiian community for the last 30 years.”
Petricevic declined to comment Friday on the verdict. It's unclear whether he plans to appeal.
Click here to read the jury's verdict .
To keep up with company news and announcements, visit Nan Inc.'s official website regarding lawsuits.
Company Name: Nan Inc.
Contact Person: Patrick Shin
Phone: (808) 842-4929
Country: United States
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The romantic-action film is full of twists and turns but trust me, Shetty could not have asked for a better debut. The film has a blend of all the elements, like sorrow, thrill, action, and intrigue. It can be a dramatic love/suspense saga to watch this weekend. Here's our review.
Plot It is more than a love story between two people
The story is based out of Mussoorie , where Ishana (Shetty ) falls in love with London return Ramisa (Sutaria), a daughter of resident MLA Damodar (Mishra). They plan to get married, but life takes an unexpected turn. It is not just a love story of people belonging to two different classes. It has more disturbing elements packaged to shock you. Not giving a spoiler here.
Performances Shetty, Sutaria shine in their high intensity characters
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar University (QU) announced that 622 male and female students have been admitted to 63 postgraduate (PG) programmes offered for the next academic class of 2023. In a statement, the QU outlined that the percentage of accepted students in PhD, Master, diploma, and postgraduate certificates from the total number of students reached 15%, 70%, 7.5% and 3.5% respectively.
Vice-President for Student Affairs Dr Eiman Mustafawi congratulated the students that have been admitted to postgraduate programmes, pointing out that she is proud of seeing a new cohort of promising students joining various disciplines.
Dr Mustafawi wished them an academic career full of excellence, adding that she aspires to see their contributions and achievements in QU as a qualitative addition to the college community and promoting a postgraduate community that abounds with scientific excellence.
She pointed out that QU offers a broad range of services and resources to students to support them in every step they make, in pursuit of achieving their educational and research objectives through an educational environment that stimulates excellence and innovation and offers development opportunities and capacity building through working with an elite of teaching staff who are highly qualified and excelled.
Admission to the QU primarily hinges on the principle of competition among applicants. However, meeting the minimum requirements for applying for postgraduate studies does not necessarily mean that students have been accepted, but they are accepted in each academic class based on conditions announced in each separate program, Dr Mustafawi noted.
For her part, QU's Director of the Admission Department Lulwa al-Rubaie said the QU's Graduate Studies office will hold an orientation meeting for all freshmen on Aug 26 while the academic class will start on Aug 27.
She underscored the importance of the orientation meeting for fresh students through introducing them to key information related to services and educational sources offered by the university to postgraduate students, college regulations and polices, instructions of registering the courses via the QU's portal, as well as method of using e-mails and other electronic systems that support the educational process.
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Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Tuesday, with major markets in Japan and China still closed for holidays.
The Japanese yen traded at 109.42 per U.S. dollar, still weaker than levels below 108.6 against the greenback seen last week.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index recovered 199.6 points, or 0.7%, to 28,557.14.
Investors also continued to monitor the COVID-19 situation in India as it shows little signs of slowing down. The World Health Organization said last week that one in every three new coronavirus cases globally is being reported in India.
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday announced its decision to maintain its current policy settings, including keeping the cash rate at 0.1%.
Meanwhile, official data released Tuesday showed Australia's trade surplus narrowing in March. The seasonally adjusted trade surplus for March came in at 5.574 billion Australian dollars (about $4.31 billion U.S.), according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. That was a more-than-two-billion-Australian-dollar decline from February.
Economists had forecast a trade surplus of eight billion Australian dollars.
The Australian dollar changed hands at $0.7734, following levels below $0.772 seen yesterday.
In other markets
In Singapore, the Straits Times index docked 5.63 points, or 0.2%, to 3,179.13.
In Korea, the Kospi index regained 20.17 points, or 0.6%, to 3,147.37.
In Taiwan, the Taiex index tumbled 288.57 points, or 1.7%, to 16,933.78
In New Zealand the NZX 50 gained 143.35 points, or 1.1%, to 12,912.20
In Australia, the ASX 200 added 39.06 points, or 0.6%, to 7,067.85.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 8. Moldova hopes to
import gas from Azerbaijan, State Secretary of Moldova's Ministry
of Energy Constantin Borosan said in an exclusive interview with
He noted that until 2021, Moldova was 100 percent dependent on a
single source of natural gas, Russia.
"We no longer consume natural gas from that country. Moldova was
forced to quickly undergo a challenging process of procuring
natural gas from European markets. We had no prior experience in
this sphere. With the support of the United States, the European
Union, and Romania, we now procure natural gas from the European
market. Of course, these are short-term projects, and we would like
to establish contracts for longer periods, spanning several years.
Moldova is currently seeking such solutions. We have previously
expressed our interest in purchasing natural gas from Azerbaijan
and hope that it will be possible. As for other countries from
which we are considering gas procurement, Romania, which has its
own sources, is certainly one of them," said Borosan.
Additionally, as the state secretary highlighted, the Romanian
company ROMGAZ has signed a contract with Azerbaijan's state oil
company SOCAR for natural gas supplies.
"This contract stipulates that if necessary, ROMGAZ will supply
gas to Moldova. We also currently procure gas through the state
company Energocom within the project with the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), involving suppliers and
companies from the United States, Ukraine, Romania, Switzerland,
and the Czech Republic. The EU Energy Platform is already in place,
bringing together sellers and buyers of gas. We see clear
advantages in this platform and believe it can serve as a good tool
for Moldova and Azerbaijan in terms of long-term cooperation in the
field of natural gas," he added.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Rambabu, who was operating a cable TV unit, now owns a theater and aspires to produce a film. His family holds discussions to find a potential suitor for their elder daughter. Now, all this will look like they have moved past what had happened six years ago. But, have they? Venkatesh Daggubati 's Drushyam 2 follows their life after the fateful incident. Here's our review.
Significance Why does this story matter?
Director Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal made heads turn with a sequel to their earlier film Drishyam. It was released in February this year. The part two's Telugu version is a frame-to-frame remake. It was released on Amazon Prime on November 25. Except this one is crispier and less confusing. Also directed by Joseph, did the Daggubati starrer live upto the expectations? It indeed did.
Plot Why did Varun go 'missing'? Cops reopen the case
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(MENAFN- AFP) Brazil is probing a suspected case of "atypical" mad cow disease detected in the country, one of the world's biggest beef exporters, authorities said Friday.
The Agriculture Ministry said in a statement to AFP that the alleged case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was found during a routine inspection of a slaughterhouse in the state of Mato Grosso.
It was traced to a single, 12-year-old grazing cow slaughtered on March 19 due to old age. It did not have any symptoms of the disease.
"These are the main characteristics of an atypical case of BSE that occurs sporadically and spontaneously, unrelated to eating contaminated food," the ministry said.
Products made from the cow did not enter the human or animal food chain, it added.
All animals that had contact with the cow were identified and isolated.
Word of a possible mad cow case has sparked concern among Brazilian exporters.
"The news comes at a bad time," Jose Augusto, the president of Brazil's foreign trade association, was quoted as saying by the O Globo daily.
"Meat prices are rising on the international market, which would help offset the low prices of other raw materials," he added. "And that doesn't take into account that international partners could be driven to suspend their Brazilian imports."
In 2012 and early 2013, almost 10 countries suspended their imports of Brazilian beef after a case of atypical mad cow disease detected in an animal that died in 2010 in the southern state of Parana.
A subsequent probe showed that the animal did not die of BSE.
The Paris-based World Organization for Animal Health said at the time that it was "maintaining Brazil's status as a country with an insignificant risk of BSE."
Brazil's agricultural exports beat a new record in 2013, with beef products among those that saw the greatest increase compared to 2012, according to the Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics.
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Forty-one new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Telangana on Sunday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 1854.
According to media bulletin from Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, Telangana government, "41 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in Telangana today; taking the total number of positive cases to 1854."
The new cases reported today include 11 migrants and six foreign evacuees. The total active cases in the state are 709.
The death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 53 after four deaths were reported today. (ANI)