COVID-19 tally crosses 200 mark in Nagaland
Three new COVID-19 positive cases were reported on Saturday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 201, state Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said.
Updated on 20 Jun 2020, 11:11 am
The total number of COVID-19 positive cases in Nagaland has surpassed the 200 mark with three new cases reported on Saturday, official sources said.
With the three new cases the total number of coronavirus cases in Nagaland surged to 201, state Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said.
Taking to Twitter, the minister said that the three new cases were among those 275 samples tested. Of them, two cases were reported from Kohima quarantine centre while the other one is reported from Dimapur quarantine centre, he said.
"Out of 275 samples tested, 3 new cases of COVID-19 +ve have been reported. 2 patients from Kohima QC & 1 from Dimapur QC," the health minister tweeted.
As per the update by the minister, the number of recovered cases increased to 125 while the number of active cases stood at 76.
On Friday, five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Nagaland, taking the total number of COVID-19 positive cases in the state to 198.


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have discussed Ukraine's path to membership in the Alliance, ammunition supplies and providing humanitarian aid to victims after the Russians blew up the Kakhovka HPP.
Kuleba wrote this on his twitter account following a phone call with the NATO Secretary General, Ukrinform reports.
“I had a call with Jens Stoltenberg on the upcoming NATO summit. By all accounts, it makes sense for Allies to take a decisive step toward Ukraine's membership. We are not seeking NATO troops on the ground to end this war. We are seeking the best guarantee to avert future wars,” the minister noted.
Kuleba stressed that clarity is needed on NATO membership as in fifteen years, the reality has changed dramatically and so should NATO's approach.“The difference between 2008 and now is that Ukraine is now a valuable asset to the Alliance rather than a liability. Ukraine will make NATO stronger,” he wrote.
According to the MFA head, during the talk, they also focused on sustainable artillery ammunition supplies in order to secure the effectiveness of Ukraine's counter-offensive operations. Read also: ukroboronprom working to set up production of nato -type 155mm rounds
In addition, Kuleba noted that to alleviate the crisis caused by Russia's destruction of the Kakhovka dam, Stoltenberg promised NATO mechanisms will be used to provide humanitarian assistance.“In this regard, he will head an emergency meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Commission called at my request tomorrow,” the minister added.
As reported, on the night of June 6, the Russian army blew up the Kakhovka HPP dam. In Kherson region, the evacuation of the population from dangerous places, which are at risk of flooding due to the Kakhovka HPP blast, is ongoing.
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Strong winds hit Moscow, claiming lives of 2, injuring around 15
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin provided updates on the aftermath of a powerful windstorm that swept through the Russian capital, resulting in tragic casualties and injuries. With wind speeds exceeding 21 meters per second, the city faced significant challenges as the strong gusts caused havoc across various neighborhoods. In response to the adverse weather conditions, municipal authorities swiftly implemented safety measures, including the closure of large parks and public spaces to minimize the risk to residents.
Despite these precautions, the impact of the storm proved devastating, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving 15 others injured. Sobyanin expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and assured the public that all necessary medical assistance had been provided to the injured individuals. Additionally, he underscored the diligent efforts of city services in managing the aftermath of the incident, emphasizing the importance of swift action to address the immediate needs of affected residents.
As Moscow grapples with the aftermath of the storm, efforts are underway to assess the extent of the damage and provide support to those impacted by the adverse weather conditions. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of natural disasters and the importance of preparedness and resilience in ensuring the safety and well-being of urban communities. In the wake of the tragedy, the city remains vigilant in its response efforts, prioritizing the recovery and support of affected individuals and neighborhoods.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Toronto, Nov 2 (IANS) A 53-year-old Indian-origin physiotherapist has been arrested and charged in connection with sexually assaulting a victim at his clinic in Canada's Ontario province, police said.
Iraj Daneshvar was arrested after police received information on October 23 that a victim was sexually assaulted during a physiotherapy visit at a clinic in the area of Yonge Street and Centre Street in Richmond Hill.
Investigators with the York Regional Police charged Daneshvar with one count of sexual assault causing bodily harm on October 30.
Police believe there may be more victims and are urging anyone with more information to come forward.
In August this year, 55-year-old Ajay Gupta was arrested in Toronto for allegedly sexually assaulting two women during job interviews.
Toronto Police said that during the interviews, Gupta would instruct the victims how to meditate and then sexually assault them.
In June, Gurpartap Singh Walia and his son Sumrit Walia were arrested and charged in Calgary for sexually assaulting and exploiting multiple teenage girls over the course of several months.
An investigation by the Calgary Police Service Child Abuse Unit found that the duo provided girls, not of consenting age, alcohol, vapes and drugs in exchange for sex.
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Dhaka: Himalaya Airlines resumed direct scheduled flights from Kathmandu to Beijing in mid-January. The airline's inaugural flight from Kathmandu to Beijing restarted just a week after China ended travel restrictions on January 8, 2023.
The new service could also gain package tour traffic following China's decision to reopen the door for outbound tour groups starting February 6.
Himalaya Airlines will be operating a weekly service every Saturday to Beijing Daxing International Airport from February 11, 2023, following the January 17 official inaugural flight.
H9 665 will depart from Tribhuvan International Airport at 1041 (local time) and arrive at Beijing Daxing International Airport at 1704 (local time).
The return flight H9 666, will depart from Beijing at 1805 (local time) and arrive in Kathmandu at 2156 (local time). The flight time is three hours and 48 minutes.
Himalaya Airlines is also the first Nepal-based airline to connect Nepal with Northern China via Lhasa with direct flights. The Trans-Himalayan route reduces the flight time by nearly one hour each way.
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(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Panama is seeking to further strengthen its economic ties with Qatar through knowledge-sharing and exchanging of best practices in the fields of ports management and logistics, ambassador Musa Asvat has said.
According to Asvat, plans are underway to connect Panama with Hamad Port and Education City to discuss 'how to expand the horizon in these areas and open investment opportunities and other avenues for co-operation.
'Qatar and Panama could share information in ports activities and logistics; we could have this synergy between both countries, and bring in people who are experts in these fields, Asvat told Gulf Times.
He said, 'We are going to offer our expertise. This is one way we could engage and grow our relationship with Qatar. As Panama, we know our strengths and what we can do, as well as what we could offer to and what we can achieve with our partner countries.
In addition, Asvat stressed that Panama could also offer its expertise in the field of tourism. The ambassador said discussions are being held on how to attract Qataris into exploring tropical tourism spots that Panama has to offer.
'Qataris usually fly to Europe and the US for their vacation. But now we are trying to engage them into coming to tropical places; I am talking about Qataris between the 25 to 35 age group those who are adventurous and inclined to explore rare and unique tourist destinations in Latin America, Asvat explained.
Aside from logistics and port management, as well as tourism, Asvat emphasised previously that Qatar and Panama's economic and trade ties could be developed further through public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the field of agriculture and food security.
Citing projects like the establishment of hydroponic farms and cattle raising, Asvat noted that there is also a 'potential business opportunity for Panamanian exporters to expand their footprint in Qatar.
Similarly, Asvat said Panama could offer the opportunity for Qatar to establish food supply chains in the Central American country, which is open to provide concessions to companies from Qatar that are interested in investing in the farming industry.
'We have excellent weather conditions and fertile lands for different types of crops, as well as for cattle growing. Panama, as a tropical country, can grow almost anything, so we are extending this investment opportunity for any interested company from Qatar that has plans in the fields of hydroponics or hydroponic farms, as well as direct agricultural projects for concession with the Panamanian government, Asvat earlier said.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) Amazon announced new offers exclusively for Prime Student members as students get ready to head to college this fall, Trend reports citing Xinhua .
Designed specifically for college students, Prime Student offers all the shopping, savings, and entertainment benefits of Prime plus exclusive perks and offers for college life, according to the announcement.
Starting Aug. 5, Prime Student members can enjoy exclusive savings including Grubhub+ Student, Calm, StudentUniverse, and Course Hero for a limited time. College students who haven't yet tried Prime Student can sign up for a six-month trial and then enjoy Prime at half the price, the company said.
"We know that college students enjoy the many benefits of a Prime Student membership, from streaming their favorite movies to getting fast and free delivery on dorm room essentials they need, and so much more," said Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime. "We're thrilled to team up with brands we know students love, like Grubhub and Calm, to make Prime Student even more valuable to new and existing members."
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Menahga homecoming queen Emily Skoog and king Max Aho were crowned Monday night as family and friends watched and congratulated. (Riham Feshir / Enterprise)
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(MENAFN) Over the course of the 50-day conflict in Palestine, Spain has emerged as a notable and assertive supporter of Palestinian rights, as evidenced by key events reported in the Spanish media. These reports document a series of explicit responses and decisive actions by the Spanish government, sparking both criticism from the Zionist regime and accusations of "supporting terrorism." Among the significant developments are the Barcelona City Council severing ties with Israel, Spain's Prime Minister expressing the intent to recognize the State of Palestine if the European Union fails to take official action, and the Deputy Prime Minister committing to imposing sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and an arms trade embargo against Israel.
The Minister of Social Rights in Spain went further, calling for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be brought before the International Criminal Court. Pro-Palestine protests erupted in major cities across Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, and Malaga, reflecting the public sentiment against the Israeli actions. Additionally, a Spanish representative to the European Parliament submitted a dossier on Israel's alleged crimes to the International Criminal Court.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, recently reconfirmed in his position, made a significant visit to the occupied territories and Egypt on November 23. During the trip, he engaged in discussions with key figures, including Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, Mahmoud Abbas, and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Sanchez, who had previously traveled to the region with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, concluded the journey by denouncing the indiscriminate killing of civilians, particularly children, as unacceptable. He emphasized that if the European Union fails to take action, Spain is prepared to make independent decisions.
Spain's unwavering support for Palestine is notable, with the country standing alongside the Palestinian people and condemning the actions of the Israeli government. This stance is not only reflective of recent events but aligns with Spain's historical approach, showcasing a commitment to advocating for Palestinian rights and challenging the status quo in the region.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) According to computer modeling predicting the very long-term changes in the Earth's continents and climate, nearly all land mammals on the planet could face extinction in 250 million years, the New Scientist reported.
Alexander Farnsworth, a paleoclimate scientist at the University of Bristol, led the research and suggested that the Earth might become too hot for any mammals, including humans, to survive due to a combination of factors, including a brighter sun, shifts in continental geography, and rising carbon dioxide levels. This grim outlook was published in the journal Nature Geoscience on Monday, and Farnsworth referred to it as a "triple whammy that becomes unsurvivable."
In the distant future, astronomers anticipate that the sun will gradually become brighter, potentially leading to its engulfing of the Earth in about 7.6 billion years. As a result, the Earth's atmosphere will heat up, causing increased water evaporation from both oceans and continents.
Scientists also predict the formation of a new supercontinent, known as Pangea Ultima, along the equator roughly 250 million years from now. Pangea Ultima's unique topography, which includes extensive flat land far from the ocean, is expected to influence the climate significantly. Moreover, this new supercontinent is likely to be dotted with volcanoes emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, leading to increased carbon dioxide levels.
Farnsworth and his research team suggest that these factors could spell doom for most land mammals, including humans. The extreme heat on most of Pangea Ultima could render it uninhabitable for mammals, potentially leading to a mass extinction event.
While Farnsworth acknowledges that mammals might survive somewhat longer than the models predict-perhaps around 200 million years, give or take-this research underscores the challenges posed by long-term climate and geological changes.
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(MENAFN) Recent data from the Riyad Bank Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicates robust growth in Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector at the close of the first quarter of 2024. Businesses experienced a notable upturn in activity, marked by the sharpest expansion in six months. Key drivers of this growth included heightened order volumes and an influx of new customers, fostering an environment conducive to increased production and hiring.
The surge in business activity prompted a corresponding acceleration in purchasing and recruitment efforts, buoyed by a notable easing of cost pressures, particularly in wages. Despite a slight dip in the headline PMI from 57.2 points in February to 57 points in March, the index remained comfortably above the neutral threshold of 50 points, signaling a significant improvement in overall business conditions.
March saw a notable uptick in production levels, marking the strongest increase in six months, with many companies attributing heightened activity to growing demand. This surge in demand was further underscored by a sharp rise in new orders received by businesses, with expansion rates accelerating for the second consecutive month.
Looking ahead, businesses expressed optimism regarding future demand conditions, fueling positive expectations for business activity over the next 12 months. This optimism translated into a moderate yet steady increase in employment, outpacing the survey average for the second consecutive month. The upbeat outlook suggests continued momentum in Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector, underpinned by sustained demand and favorable business conditions.
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S. Korean Banks' Household Loan Growth Slows in September
(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Household loans by South Korean banks grew at a slower pace in September than in the previous month due to slowed growth of mortgage lending and an absence of a one-off factor, the central bank said Wednesday.
The Bank of Korea (BOK) said that the outstanding household loans extended by local banks, including home-backed and credit loans, reached 472 trillion won (US$439.8 billion) as of end-September, up 153.9 billion won from the previous month, according to South Korea's (Yonhap) News Agency
The growth of such lending slowed from a 1.9 trillion won on-month gain in August when demand for credit lending rose to cover spending for summer vacations
Banks' mortgage loans grew 302.1 billion won on-month to reach 321.5 trillion won as of September, slowing from an 800 billion won gain in August
If mortgage loans transferred to the state-run Korea Housing Finance Corp
are taken into account, household loans grew by 1 trillion won last month, slowing from a 2.8 trillion won on-month gain in August
Meanwhile, corporate lending by banks advanced 5.8 trillion won on-month to 626.7 trillion won in September, the BOK said
Bank lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grew by 4.1 trillion won to 471.9 trillion won as local banks maintained their lenient lending attitude toward smaller firms
Banks' loans to larger companies gained by 1.8 trillion won to 154.8 trillion won last month, quickening from a 600 billion won on-month gain in the previous month as local banks provided liquidity to conglomerates undergoing corporate overhaul
The data came one day before the BOK holds its monthly rate-setting session
Analysts said that the BOK is expected to freeze the key rate at 2.5 percent for the fifth consecutive month in October.
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“It’s been very good. The weather is great and people are having fun,” Shannon said.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, has stated that a certain number of Ukrainians, mostly women and children, are still held captive in Syria.
'This is planned work, this is work that has yet to be finished. Because there are still a certain number of Ukrainians in those camps. We are talking mostly about women and children. And this work still needs to be finished,' Yusov said during the national news telethon, commenting on the recent release from captivity and evacuation of Ukrainian citizens from Syria.
He emphasized that 'the work is difficult because we are talking about the territory of Syria, where internal conflicts continue, where different territories are controlled by different formations, different groups.'
'Often these borders are not recognized by anyone. Therefore, it is really a difficult diplomatic, political, and security work and operation. This is not the first time Ukrainians take their fellow citizens out of Syria. And of course, this mission has to be finished and it will definitely be in the near future,' Yusov emphasized.
As reported, officers of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense conducted an operation to free two women and six children from captivity in Syria and evacuate them home.
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Pivots Of Dashti's Grilling Proposal Full Of Constitutional Defects: MP
(MENAFN- Arab Times) MP Abdullah Al-Adwani found it strange that MP Abdul Hamid Dashti is involved in the interrogation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid concerning Kuwait's foreign policies, reports Al-Jarida daily. Al-Adwani added the pivots of grilling proposal submitted by MP Dashti is full of constitutional defects that interfere in the activities of the Executive authority and meddle in the general policies of the state governed by HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad who's among the major political leaders of the world.
Meanwhile, the timing of the grilling proposal and its objectives are not appropriate as Kuwait has made the grade recently in an international evaluation due to balanced policies implemented by Sheikh Sabah, coupled with the continuous international praise which the country receives clearly proving its foreign policies are genuine.
Al-Adwani's call against giving support to the grilling proposal is useless in the wake of total cooperation between the executive and legislative powers in the country that aims to attain development for the country and its people. In other news, a strain in the relations between the executive and legislative authorities was experienced during the 14th legislative session due to the insistence of the Minister of Oil and State Minister for National Assembly Affairs Dr Ali Al-Omair to change some of the board members of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), reports Al-Seyassah daily quoting reliable sources. They stressed that the decision taken by Dr Al-Omair have increased the tension between the two authorities to a new degree, while some officials of the oil sector are delaying the submission of their resignations to observe the efforts taken to remove the crisis.
In this context, MP Rakan Al-Nesf insisted on the need for political leaders to intervene and settle this crisis which is affecting the oil sector and had resulted from a personal disagreement between the minister and majority of the top officials of the oil sector who are known for their services to the country. He said he found the decision taken by the Cabinet to end the services of some KPC board members strange, as it was not appropriate in consideration of their positions and experience, and thus can be regarded as a huge offense for these officials. In addition, Head of Parliament's Budgets and Final Accounts Committee MP Adnan Abdulsamad rejected the changes made by Dr Al- Omair, affirming that these changes are aimed for the minister to obtain complete control of the sector by controlling the new board.
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Two more people tested positive for the coronavirus in Sri Lanka taking the total detected in Sri Lanka to 244 late this evening.
The Ministry of Health said that the total active cases in Sri Lanka was now 160.
The Health Ministry said that 77 patients who had contracted the virus had fully recovered and have been discharged from hospital.
So far seven deaths have been reported from the virus in Sri Lanka.
The Health Ministry said that 148 individuals are currently in hospital on suspicion of contracting the virus. (Colombo Gazette)


Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 25 (ANI): Kerala reported 6,664 new COVID-19 cases and 53 deaths in the past 24 hours, as per the state health bulletin on Monday.
The number of active cases in the state stands at 74,735. As many as 28,873 people have succumbed to the disease in the state so far.
Kerala has also recorded a total of 9,010 recoveries in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries to 48,17,785.
As many as 61,202 samples were tested for the presence of the virus in the last 24 hours, as per the health bulletin.
Meanwhile, India reported 14,306 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. (ANI)


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said that frequent power outages remain a source of serious concern for nuclear safety at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Europe's largest nuclear power plant.
That's according to a statement posted on the agency's website in connection with the disconnection due to Russian shelling of the plant's back-up power line, Ukrinform reports.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said that the ZNPP had lost the connection to its last back-up external power line, once again underlining the fragile nuclear safety and security situation at the site. The ZNPP is still receiving the electricity it needs from its only 750 kV line, but the loss of the 330 kV line means the plant currently has no back-up options available for off-site power.
"Frequent power cuts have remained a source of serious concern for nuclear safety and security at Europe's largest nuclear power plant as it needs electricity to cool its reactors and for other essential functions, even when all reactor units have been shut down," the statement said. Read also:
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While there was no total loss of off-site power on this occasion, the ZNPP has suffered eight events with a complete loss of off-site power since August 2022, forcing it to temporarily rely on emergency diesel generators.
Before the war, the plant had four 750 kV lines and six 330 kV lines available.
"Even though the main power line remains in operation, the lack of back-up power demonstrates that the nuclear safety and security situation at the plant remains precarious," Grossi said.
Earlier reports said that Russian shelling had damaged a power transmission line connecting the ZNPP to Ukraine's power grid.
Ukraine's national energy company Ukrenergo confirmed damage to the ZNPP's back-up external power line. It also added: "As hostilities are ongoing in the area, emergency and restoration work is being carried out depending on the security situation and with the permission of the military. The connection between the ZNPP and the power grid is currently ensured by only one power transmission line."
Photo: Fredrik Dahl / IAEA
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Over the past day, Russian troops struck the settlements of Chuhuiv, Kharkiv, Kupyansk, and Izyum districts of Kharkiv region.
Oleg Synegubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, posted the report on telegram .
In particular, in Lypytsk community, the second floor of a residential building caught fire as a result of the Russian shelling. In Vovchansk, reeds and grass were burning in an open area.
'After midnight, the houses were damaged, a garage was destroyed, the windows in the buildings were blown out as a result of a Russian rocket attack on the town of Kupyansk. There were no casualties,' Synegubov noted.
A 55-year-old man was injured in the shelling of Vovchansk. He was hospitalized, his condition is moderate.
'The Armed Forces of Ukraine are holding positions in all directions. But the occupiers do not stop terrorizing the civilian population, launching rocket and artillery strikes. We ask residents not to ignore air raid sirens,' Synegubov stressed.
As reported, the enemy has several times increased the intensity of shelling of Kupyansk district, in part of which hostilities are ongoing.
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(MENAFN) According to a representative for the pipeline's operator, pressure in the Nord Stream 2 underwater gas pipeline, which was designed to transport gas from Russia to Germany, plummeted from 300 to 7 bars during the course of the night. According to reports, the corporation is unsure of what caused the decline.
“An emergency on line A of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. Tonight, the Nord Stream 2 onshore site controller recorded a sharp drop in pressure in line A,” a spokesperson for Nord Stream 2 AG claimed, noting that “The coast services of Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Russia were immediately notified.”
The statement claims that an inquiry is ongoing. The operator, who is located in Switzerland, said that Lubmin, in northern Germany, might not have been the site of the leak, if that were the reason. "If it were in Lubmin, you'd have heard it," the corporation’s representative told Reuters.
The Russian-owned pipeline was designed to increase Germany's gas supply, and the German government vehemently supported the project in the face of criticism from the United States and several European Union members. Russian energy behemoth Gazprom declared that the pipeline's construction, which began in 2018, was finished in full in September last year.
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(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) In a heart-wrenching turn of events, heavy rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has led to the collapse of houses, claiming nine lives and leaving six individuals injured. Among the casualties were three children in Gakhi Kandao Mamund, Bajaur, where a room's roof gave way under the torrential rain.
The tragedy prompted an immediate response from Rescue 1122, with disaster and medical teams rushing to the affected areas to initiate rescue operations. Despite their swift efforts, the loss of lives was unavoidable. Residents, along with the dedicated teams, worked tirelessly to extract the victims from the debris.
In another incident in Lower Dir Talash, a landslide engulfed a house, resulting in the death of three individuals and severe injuries to a child. The initial report suggested that four people were trapped beneath the rubble.
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Rescue 1122 ambulances and personnel promptly arrived at the scene, undertaking a grueling three-hour-and-thirty-minute rescue operation. Tragically, three lives were lost, and the injured child was rushed to Category D Hospital Talash for medical attention.
Batkhela, Malakand, also witnessed a devastating incident as a mother and son lost their lives when their house's roof collapsed due to relentless rain. A 7-year-old child, buried under the debris, sustained injuries. The incident unfolded in Mohalla Khatke of Batkhela, and the bodies, along with the injured child, were transported to the headquarters hospital in Batkhela for further proceedings.
Additionally, the Tajabad area in Peshawar reported one fatality and four injuries as a house's roof gave way under the adverse weather conditions.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department issued warnings of potential further rain in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The combination of rain and snowfall in mountainous regions has intensified the winter conditions, accentuating the challenges faced by the affected communities.
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(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
Azerbaijan State Art Gallery and the Khatai Arts Center have announced Kids Art Contest "My worldview-2021".
The contest is open for young artists aged between 11 and 21 years. Those wishing to become a participant in the competition should post a photo of their art work in the Khatai Arts Center group on the Facebook until October 10, 2021.
The theme of the work is free. Artists should reflect their feelings and worldview through art.
The artists should provide personal information, including name, surname, year of birth, place of study title of the work as well as contact numbers.
One artist can submit no more than two works for the competition. Each painting should be published separately. Foreign citizens can also take part in the contest.
The project is organized within the Year of Nizami Ganjavi with the support of the Culture Ministry, the Education Ministry, Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting, Khatai Executive Power, Azerbaijan Artists' Union and Nakhchivan Artists' Union.
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Founded in 1975, Azerbaijan State Art Gallery displays more than 14,000 paintings, graphics, sculptures, decorative and applied arts and contemporary art examples.
The main activities of the gallery include preservation and restoration of Azerbaijan's cultural heritage, researches on the current situation and prospects of the fine arts and decorative-applied arts and much more.
The majority of exhibitions in Azerbaijan and abroad are mainly composed of the works stored in the gallery.
The State Art Gallery regularly successfully holds various art projects, lectures and other events.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) In the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk region, as a result of a night attack by Russian drones on an agricultural enterprise, 480 tons of grain seeds were destroyed, and equipment and buildings were damaged.
This was reported on Facebook by the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, Ukrinform reported.
"Last night, the enemy struck the territory of an agricultural enterprise in the Kramatorsk district with Shaheda. A stream, warehouses, a workshop, a garage were destroyed, agricultural machinery was damaged, and 480 tons of grain seeds that the company had prepared for the sowing season were spoiled," the statement said.
The head of the RMA noted that this was the third time the company had been hit by shelling.
region, invaders shell Myrnohrad community at night, killed and wounded reported
According to Filashkin, since the beginning of the war, 337 agricultural enterprises have been damaged in the region: crop, livestock, processing, bakery, and elevators.
According to preliminary estimates, the amount of damage has already amounted to UAH 4.4 billion.
Losses include the destruction of household premises, damage or destruction of equipment, and the death of animals and poultry.
The hostilities resulted in the deaths of over 1.2 million poultry, 25.1 thousand pigs, 1,200 cows, 600 sheep, and 3,000 rabbits.
One killed, nine wounded as Russians shell village in Donetsk
3.5 thousand pieces of machinery and equipment were damaged or destroyed.
Despite the daily risks associated with shelling and explosive contamination, despite the losses and damages incurred, the Donetsk region farmers do not give up and are preparing for the spring sowing season, the head of the Regional Military Administration emphasized.
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San Francisco, Dec 7 (IANS) Toyota Motor Corp has announced that it is building a new $1.29 billion battery factory in North Carolina in an effort to bring some of its electric vehicle supply chain to the US.
Toyota announced that it will invest around $13.6 billion in battery tech over the next decade, including a $9 billion investment in production, as it attempts to electrify its vehicle lineup, reports The Verge.
The new plant will initially be capable of supplying lithium-ion batteries for 8 lakh vehicles annually. In the first year, the firm is planning to produce 1.2 million battery packs for its upcoming lineup of electric vehicles
'This investment, which I believe is so far the largest private capital investment in North Carolina history... will create at least 1,750 new jobs and help us develop and localize automotive battery production which will pave the way for battery electric vehicles built here in the United States of America,' the report quoted Chris Reynolds, the chief administrative officer for Toyota Motor North America, as saying.
The new manufacturing unit is expected to create 1,750 new American jobs. The automaker emphasised it is committed to using 100% renewable energy at the new facility to produce the batteries.
Earlier, Toyota's subsidiary Woven Planet announced that it has completed acquisition of Level 5, the self-driving division of rideshare veteran Lyft.
Level 5 is a division of Lyft formed in 2017, specifically dedicated to self-driving technologies. In four years, the self-driving division has reached public road testing of its fourth-generation platform.
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Italian automaker Ferrari will launch its Purosangue SUV in 2022. In the latest development, a production-ready test mule of the car has been spied, revealing key design details. The pictures suggest that it will have a sloping roofline, a lengthy bonnet, blacked-out 10-spoke wheels, and quad exhaust tips. Under the hood, it might be fueled by a V8 or V12 petrol engine. Here's more.
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The Purosangue will be Ferrari's first SUV and shall be built on a platform derived from the Roma car. The vehicle will bear a hefty price tag and is expected to increase the competition in the premium SUV segment on our shores. It will go against rivals such as Lamborghini Urus , Aston Martin DBX , Porsche Cayenne, and Audi RSQ8.
Exteriors The car will have narrow headlights and a raked windshield
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Today, Friday, the Saudi Ministry of Health announced the registration of 45 new infections with the Corona virus, and 3 deaths during the past 24 hours.
The ministry said in a statement that 45 new cases of coronavirus were recorded, bringing the total to 547,179 cases in the Kingdom.
She added that 48 new cases of recovery were recorded, bringing the total to 536,226 cases.
The ministry confirmed that 3 new deaths were recorded, bringing the total to 8,719 deaths.
And the Saudi Ministry of Health revealed that the number of critical cases reached 210.


(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Students Allahabad University yesterday went on a rampage, setting fire to a bus in protest against the killing of a Dalit student.
The angry students also laid siege to the house of District Magistrate Suhas L Y, police said.
Dalit student Dilip Saroj was brutally assaulted by four men, and died on Sunday night after slipping into a coma. He was attacked outside a restaurant in Colonelganj on Friday night.
A waiter at the restaurant, Munna Singh Chauhan, has been arrested and two policemen have been suspended.
Angry students aligned to the Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha (SYS) and the All India Students' Association (AISA) took out a protest march yesterday and raised anti-government and anti-police slogans.
They demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits, and also sought adequate compensation for the dead student's family.
Saroj was a law student and hailed from Pratapgarh. A video of the killing has gone viral, leaving the police red-faced.
No one in the Uttar Pradesh government has reacted to the gruesome killing which incensed the opposition parties.
Health Minister Siddhartha Nath Singh, a legislator from Allahabad and spokesman for the Uttar Pradesh government, refused to comment.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has slammed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the killing of the Dalit student.
In a statement, she said the atmosphere in the country and the state had become 'vicious and violent due to the politics pursued by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also launched a scathing attack on the government and accused the chief minister of failing to check soaring crime in the state.
The former chief minister said the daylight killing of the student had proved that criminals had no fear of law.
'On one hand innocent aspiring youngsters are facing such fate at the hands of criminals and on the other the police are targeting innocent people in encounters, the 44-year-old said in a statement.
He asked the government to give the student's family Rs5mn in compensation.
Yadav added that in the 10 months of BJP rule in Uttar Pradesh, insecurity has crept into the minds of people and no section of the society was feeling safe.
The twin murder of a mother and son in Meerut, the brutal assault on a milkman in Bulandshahr, the fake encounter by police in Noida, the triple murders in Bareilly and the murder of a trader in Allahabad had proved beyond doubt that all talk of peace and prosperity in the state was a farce.
'With such soaring crime, the chief minister is inviting people to invest in UP. Who will invest? Yadav asked.
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(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor)
Dhaka: The government is extending the duration and budget for constructing 560 model mosques-cum-Islamic cultural centres all across the country for the second time by another three years.
Meaning the cost of the project, which was taken up in 2017 with a view to promoting Islamic values and culture in the country, will increase by 8.17 per cent now. The project, which will be implemented by the Bangladesh Islamic Foundation, will now cost BDT 9,435 crore and end in June 2024.
The proposal for the amended project cost and duration was placed at a meeting on December 7 of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council.
At the time of taking up the project, 90 per cent of the estimated BDT 9,062.4 crore outlay were supposed to come as a grant from Saudi Arabia. But after waiting for over a year, the foreign assistance did not materialise, compelling the government to proceed with the project with its own funds.
Then on June 26, 2018, the project's cost was cut by BDT 340 crore to BDT 8,722 crore while the implementation period was extended to June this year from the original deadline of December 2019.
According to reports, Project Director Md Nojibur Rahman said the pandemic and delays in land acquisition have dragged the project.
And the delay means the original budgeting made based on 2014's prices is no longer valid; the rates of labour and construction materials have increased by 25 to 30 per cent, he added.
As of November, about 37.5 per cent of the physical works for the project is complete.
The finance ministry has given a target of completing the construction of 100 mosques by this fiscal year, according to Rahman. 'Hopefully, this can be achieved,' he added.
Earlier on June 10, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated 50 model mosques, which have libraries and provide Quran learning sessions and training for Hajj aspirants and Imams.
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(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Branch announce an arrest has been made in reference to a homicide that occurred on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in the 2200 block of Savannah Terrace, Southeast.
At approximately 11:36 pm, members of the Seventh District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, members located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and found the victim displayed no signs consistent with life. The victim remained on scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. A second adult male was located at a local hospital suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite all life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedents have been identified as 31 year-old Michael Pate and 28 year-old Djuan Proctor , both of Northeast, DC.
On Friday, October 8, 2021, pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant, 28 year-old Marquis Bullocks of Northeast, DC was arrested and charged with two counts of First Degree Murder While Armed.
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(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the trajectory of the dollar remained uncertain as investors awaited the release of crucial data that could offer insights into the future direction of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened following the revelation of inflation figures exceeding the Bank of Japan's target, fueling speculation that the central bank may reconsider its ultra-easy monetary stance by April.
Japan's consumer price inflation surpassed expectations, bolstering anticipation among some market participants that the Bank of Japan could commence tapering its accommodative policies. Consequently, the yen appreciated by 0.35 percent against the dollar, with the exchange rate reaching 150.18 yen per dollar. This uptick marked a notable contrast to mid-February when the dollar had climbed to 150.88 yen, its highest level against the Japanese currency since November 16.
In the realm of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin witnessed a surge to its highest level in two years during Asian trading sessions, propelled by indications of significant purchases by major investors. Bitcoin's price soared to USD56,360 in recent transactions after peaking at USD57,036 at the outset of Asian trading, marking its highest level since late 2021. Similarly, Ether experienced an upswing, reaching USD3,232 after touching USD3,275, its highest level since April 2022.
Amidst these developments, the dollar index, which gauges the performance of the US currency against a basket of major counterparts including the yen, euro, and British pound, recorded a marginal decline of 0.05 percent to 103.71. This subtle movement underscores the prevailing uncertainty in currency markets as investors await further clarity on the economic landscape and central bank policies, with the upcoming data releases likely to influence market sentiment and trading dynamics.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept.18
By Khumay Aghajanova - Trend:
Azerbaijan will promote famous native composer Uzeyir Hajibayli's musical heritage at the international level, the country's Minister of Culture Anar Karimov told journalists at an event timed to the Day of National Music and the birthday of the composer, which are celebrated on September 18, Trend reports.
"Today is a significant day for us. We celebrate the birthday of Uzeyir Hajibayli and the Day of National Music. We are very glad that our Karabakh, Shusha is free on this significant day. This joy was given to us by Supreme Commander Ilham Aliyev and our victorious army. We returned our culture to Shusha," said Karimov.
He noted that the Day of National Music is also celebrated in Shusha.
The International Festival named after Uzeyir Hajibayli is traditionally held in Azerbaijan, and this year, on September 18-24, in different cities of the country, including Shusha, Ganja, and Aghdam, relevant events will be held, the minister further said.
"We'll promote Azerbaijani culture, the heritage of Uzeyir Hajibayli, his immortal works both in Azerbaijan and at the international level," he added.
Shusha and Aghdam cities were liberated from Armenian occupation as a result of the 2020 second Karabakh war.
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Dubai RTA announces 5% discount on marine transport
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)The Roads and Transport Authority's Public Transport Agency has announced a discount on the tariff of water transport means including Water Bus Water Taxi Dubai Ferry and Blue (Electrical) Abra. The move is intended to render water transport more enjoyable for all community members especially frequent users.
"The RTA is offering this discount to marine transport users to make them happier and boost their satisfaction rating with the services provided as well as luring fresh potential passengers from residents tourists and visitors to use marine transit modes" said Osama Mesbah Salama acting Director of Marine Transport Public Transport Agency. Marine passengers will enjoy 5 per cent discount on the current fares set for the Water Bus Water Taxi Dubai Ferry and Blue Abras for chartered trips only. The discount will also apply to senior citizens riding scheduled trips of the Dubai Ferry upon presentation of national identity cards. "The agency will also offer 5 per cent discount for riders who buy two-way tickets for transiting aboard Dubai Ferry between Al Ghubaiba and the Marina where three scheduled trips are operating. To avail this discount a return ticket has to be purchased" continued Salama. "This initiative has the potential of enticing additional numbers of public transport riders to use marine transit modes which are an integral part of the advanced public transport network in the Emirate of Dubai. This offer will run until end of December 2015" added the acting Director. Marine transit during the first half of this year have carried 7492529 passengers. 7171509 riders used abras 249911 riders used the Water Bus 56568 riders used Dubai Ferry and 14541 riders used the Water Taxi.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Berlin, Sep 22 (IANS) A climate activist from the environmental group Last Generation has been sentenced to eight months in prison without parole in Berlin, a court spokesperson has confirmed to local media. The judgment is still pending.
The 41-year-old woman had participated in several roadblocks in October 2022, in two cases attaching herself to the road with glue. During the hearing, she sought to continue the protests, Xinhua news agency reported.
Although the public prosecutor's office had only requested a fine, the court imposed the highest sentence ever for a crime of this kind in Germany. In previous convictions for similar crimes, prison sentences of only three to four months have been handed down, while other cases have been dropped altogether.
"These differences in sentences for the same thing are absurd," Last Generation said via X, formerly Twitter. The members of the group are known in Germany as Klimakleber (climate stickers), for frequently gluing themselves to roads and infrastructure.
The majority of Germany's population does not support the activists' measures. Videos on social media show increasing violence against environmentalists, including cars running into them. Individual police officers are also being investigated for the use of violent force to clear roads.
Other climate protection groups are also criticizing the Klimakleber for this form of protest. A "social backlash that you produce yourself and then fail to recapture will eventually become a problem for all of us," Fridays for Future activist Luisa Neubauer recently told Stern magazine.
According to local media, Last Generation has already started to change the way it protests. Instead of glueing themselves to the roads, activists are now obstructing traffic by walking on the road. However, this has already resulted in attacks by motorists in Berlin.
Police have warned against pursuing vigilante justice. "Our colleagues will try their best to stop the illegal actions beforehand," a spokesperson for the police union said.
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(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) A dozen candidates have withdrawn from the race for the next Federal National Council.
Mondau was the last day that the National Election Commission allowed any of the candidates, who now number 329, to stand down ahead of the election on October 3.
Seven of the candidates who removed their names from the running were contesting in Abu Dhabi, two each in Dubai and Fujairah, and one in Ras Al Khaimah.
Only two of the 12 candidates to withdraw were women.
The NEC also announced a two-day extension for those eligible to vote, or stand for the FNC polls, to nominate someone to register for them, until Tuesday.
Earlier this summer, Tariq Lootah, chairman of the Election Management Committee, said registration by proxy would make it easier for voters and candidates to take part.
The candidates are entitled to choose from among members of the Electoral College in the emirate they belong to.
In emirates that have more than three polling centres, candidates can nominate a maximum of three representatives.
Candidates from emirates with only three centres are limited to two representatives each, while those who are from emirates with two polling centres can request only one.
Applicants wanting to authorise a proxy for registration must issue a power of attorney authenticated by a notary.
The NEC urged all candidates to comply with campaign rules and regulations, and reminded Emiratis to find out if they were among the 204,000 eligible voters.
Names can be found on www.uaenec.ae, or by calling 600 500 005, or downloading the FNC app from Google Play or the Apple Store.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times)
A 65-year-old man who claimed to have the title Datuk Seri, which is normally bestowed by a governor in Malaysia, has faced charges of cheating an Indonesian woman in the Magistrate Court in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Saad Ani allegedly cheated the woman out of 580 ringgits (US$148) in January this year by promising to get her an official card which would allow her to be employed by his company, Syarikat SR Manpower Resources Sdn Bhd. Having the card allows illegal foreign workers to become legal employees.
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Ani pleaded not guilty to cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property, the New Straits Times reported. He was allowed bail of 5,000 ringgit ($1,278) pending the next hearing on April 3.
If found guilty under Section 420 of the Penal Code, he faces between one and 10 years in jail, a whipping and a fine.
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Pakistani PM asserts that nukes are safe and secure
21 Sep 2017
On September 21, Pakistani PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said his country is developing short-range nuclear weapons to deter India's 'cold start doctrine.'
He asserted that Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is safe and secure.
He said no extremist or any other element "can gain control of fissile material or a nuclear weapon."
He said Pakistan's civilian leadership, not the military, has control over the nuclear weapons.
Pak nukes located at 9 sites, are vulnerable to terrorists
25 Sep 2017
Last week, Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi flaunted his country's nuclear-capable short-range missiles, which he claimed are aimed at deterring the Indian military's 'cold start' doctrine.
However, there are risks that these missiles are vulnerable to accidents and could end up with terrorists.
A Federation of American Scientists (FAS) has found that Pakistan nuclear arsenal comprises of an estimated 130-140 warheads and is expanding.
Pak nukes vulnerable to "accidents," could escalate conflict with India
The FAS report says that Pakistan has stored its nuclear assets at nine different locations.
Author Hans Kristensen told the Times of India that Pakistan's short-range missiles and warheads would likely be distributed to regional sites, increasing risks of "accident and incidents."
"If used against conventional attacks, use of the tactical nuclear weapons would likely lead to escalation to a wider nuclear war quickly."
US particularly concerned over Pakistan's tactical nuclear weapons
Last month, a Trump administration official said the US was particularly concerned about Pakistan's development of tactical nuclear weapons.
These smaller nukes are designed to be used on the battlefield against a conventional attack by India.
However, Washington believes they are more susceptible to terrorist theft.
Also, their use could turn a conventional war between India and Pakistan into a catastrophic full-blown nuclear conflict.
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(MENAFN- Memac Ogilvy) Arab Bank has recently launched an updated version of its “Arabi Mobile” app in Bahrain with a new design allowing customers to carry out many banking transactions online around the clock using their smartphones and tablets with utmost ease, flexibility, and security.
The launch of the new version of the application comes as part of Arab Bank’s constant efforts to deploy the latest digital banking solutions, offering its customers a seamless banking experience.
The application’s new features include: the ability to modify the home screen, customize the display of accounts and cards according to customers’ evolving needs, utilize the new favorites section for frequently used products and services, as well as the ability to pin any of the customers’ favorite services on home screen. The update also introduces a “More” menu offering customers quick access to any product within set categories, and the new search feature with shortcuts for most-used services. The new version of Arabi Mobile app is available to Arab Bank customers through Apple Store, Google Play and Huawei AppGallery.
It is worth mentioning that Arab Bank offers its customers a comprehensive range of digital banking solutions, which include in addition to “Arabi Mobile” app and “Arabi Online” service, the contactless “BandPay” bracelet and mobile sticker, allowing Arab Bank customers to conduct cardless transactions easily, safely and conveniently, saving them time and effort. Arab Bank’s customers can issue both the contactless bracelet “BandPay” and mobile sticker instantly and free of charge through any of the bank’s branches in Bahrain.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned his war cabinet on Tuesday amid growing signs of an imminent deal on the release of hostages who were taken by Hamas to the Gaza Strip more than six weeks ago.
"We are making progress. I don't think it's worth saying too much, not at even this moment, but I hope there will be good news soon," Netanyahu told reservists without providing further details.
His office said that "in light of developments in the matter of the release of our hostages," he would convene his war cabinet at 6pm(1600 GMT) followed by meetings of his wider security cabinet and the full cabinet.
In a sign it was expecting hostages to return soon, Netanyahu's office said it was convening the directors-general of all the relevant government ministries to prepare for treatment and aid, in light of the latest developments.
A source familiar with the negotiations said Hamas would free 50 women and children, including some foreigners, while Israel releases 150 Palestinian prisoners, mostly women and minors, during a temporary four-day ceasefire.
A US official briefed on the discussions facilitated by Qatar said the deal would include 50 hostages, mostly women and children, in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners and a pause in the fighting of four or five days.
There is a tentative deal but it's not final until everything is agreed upon, the US official said.
"We believe we are very, very close to having a deal," the official told Reuters. "There is still a lot of work to be done, still approval that has to be achieved, but we believe we are very close."
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) The SOLbox, a product from Bangladesh's SOLshare, won the first prize in the Empowering People Award 2019 competition organised by Siemens Stiftung to support entrepreneurs around the world.
The Bangladeshi project, which aims to use solar energy to solve the energy shortages, won €50,000.
Nonspec's solution Adjustable Prosthetic Pylon won the second place of €30,000. Nonspec was founded in the United States of America in 2014. The enterprise envisages providing affordable medical devices across developing regions in India, Rwanda, Philippines.
Avatar Sign Language Interpreters, developed by Mind Rockets, won €20,000 ranking third. This is a Jordanian project to integrate the marginalised with hearing disabilities into the learning process.
'The award ceremony witnessed a thrilling atmosphere as our finalists put their best foot forward to showcase their social enterprises,' said Rolf Huber, managing director at Siemens Stiftung.
'The winners represent the most impressive local solutions which have great potential to impact people in developing regions around the world,' he added.
Huber explained that the foundation is working separately from Siemens, which allocated, when incepted 10 years ago, €400m to support entrepreneurs. He added that the budget allocated this year was €8m with a focus on the activities of renewable energy solutions and the provision of clean and safe drinking water in areas that lack these basic services.
He told Daily News Egypt, during the ceremony, that the contestants must have business models capable of attracting investment and growth and it also must provide real solutions to solve problems that societies are experiencing with simplified technology.
Each solution in the list of projects that reached the finals was part of a general solution base, which would enhance the feasibility of these projects and open up new avenues for cooperation and funding.
In a tour of projects that qualified for the final list, the projects focus on providing solutions for those with special abilities, whether educational solutions, artificial limbs, learning methods for the hearing impaired, and a project to reduce food waste through an electronic application that allows delivery of food leftovers to those who need it.
This year – the third edition of the award ceremony – saw a record number of entries with about 800 award submissions from 86 countries. The majority of entries came from Africa and Asia, with a strong showing from the Americas. There were 11 projects which reached the finals and were celebrated in Cairo.
Total prizes awarded to the winners amounted to €180,000, in addition to granting 11 projects that reached the finals an exclusive membership in the International Empowering People Network, which supports entrepreneurs and inventors.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) A female photo journalist from Nepal yesterday scaled the world's eighth highest peak Mount Manaslu in Gorkha district of theHimalayan nation.
'I confirmed with the Sherpa guides and officials who were in Camp IV through walkie-talkie communication. Purnima Shrestha stood atop the 8,163m peak along with other climbers at 4am this morning, Temba Tsheri Sherpa, director of an expedition company Sherpa Khangri Outdoor, told Xinhua news agency.
'Four foreigner climbers also reached the top of the peak at 6am under my expedition company, Sherpa added.
At least 20 teams, including over 250 climbers, had taken permits for Mount Manaslu this season. The rope-fixing team had stood atop the peak on September 18, opening the route for climbers.
Shrestha, 27, who hails from Gorkha district, has been doing photo journalism for different national dailies and online portals in the last
'I would like to climb the peak to encourage other fellow women to follow their dreams, Shrestha said prior to her expedition journey.
As many as 10 climbers, including both Nepali and foreign nationals, successfully climbed Manaslu yesterday alone while many others were already in Camp IV to try their luck, according to Nepal's department of tourism.
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Algerian Separatist Group Seeks Support from Morocco
(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Amazigh activist and interim president of the tribal government in Algeria called the Provisional Government of Kabylia (GPK) Ferhat Mehni praised the efforts undertaken by King Mohammed VI in order to advance the rights of the Amazigh in Morocco highlighting that the GPK needs the help and support of the Kingdom.
During his Paris meeting with Dr. Khalid Cherkaoui Samouni secretary general of the International Organization for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights on Friday Mehni stressed that the Amazighi GPK is betting on 'weaving strong relations with Morocco in the event of independence.” Mehni also an acclaimed folk singer started the GPK in 2001 to further establish the movement for the separation of the 'northern Algerian state of Kabylie.' Now living in France after his exile from Algeria Mehni is fighting for regional autonomy in protest of Algerian efforts to 'assimilate minorities' into the Arabized Berber majority. The Algerian activist said that relations been the GPK and Morocco would be different from the strained relationship between Morocco and Algeria because the GPK does not recognize the self-proclaimed Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR). Mehni said he recently visited the Tindouf area in the southwestern Algeria and met many of its inhabitants. He pointed out that the Saharawis in the area have a 'great and strong loyalty to Morocco.' He expressed his opposition to the Polisario leadership and his advocacy of Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara. In the event GBK gains independence from Algeria which Mehni said was likely to happen the new state would depend on knowledge and technology to compete with Western countries in the age of modernity. 'Algeria has failed to find a community project to help the GBK progress' he said. Last October Morocco declared its support for the residents of Kabylia during the 70th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations a move that took Algerian officials by surprise and signaled a new approach in Morocco's handling of its feud with Algeria over the Western Sahara conflict.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai's toll gate operator Salik Company on Thursday asked customers to remain vigilant against clone websites, fraudulent emails, and social media scams that falsely carry its name and label.
It urged them to rely exclusively on official websites and trusted sources for information.
“We are constantly striving to raise awareness among the general public to remain alert about fake websites as well as various phishing emails and scams that are masquerading our identity and being circulated across social media and other platforms. We would like to advise customers not to reveal their personal and financial details to these accounts as these are fraudulent schemes run by scammers operating from outside the country, attempting to steal data and money,” said Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, CEO of Salik.
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“Individuals who are interested in purchasing Salik shares can deal with brokers and official channels, as well as visit Dubai Financial Market (DFM) website,” he said.
In recent months, Salik has observed a surge in phishing messages circulating on various social media and online platforms. Some of these fraudulent messages falsely claim to offer investment opportunities in Salik stocks, promising customers a chance to generate a steady income, while some others provide fake links or websites to recharge a Salik account or buy tag.
In order to protect and prevent customers from falling prey to these fraudulent activities, Salik has issued numerous warning measures.
Use instead of
The toll operator has advised customers to ensure a secure connection while using URLs beginning with instead of as the former is considered secure.
It also warned customers to avoid clicking on suspicious links and pop-up ads as it can redirect customers to some other malicious websites and steal one's personal information.
Additionally, the operator has also asked customers to check their official website and communication channels for the most recent security upgrades, as well as verify the legitimacy of messages received online that claim to be from Salik.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) India will resume exports of Covid-19 vaccines in the October quarter, prioritising the global vaccine-sharing platform Covax and neighbouring countries first as supplies rise, the health minister said yesterday. India, the world's biggest maker of vaccines, stopped exports of Covid shots in April to focus on inoculating its own population as infections exploded.
The country's monthly vaccine output has since more than doubled and is set to quadruple to over 300mn doses next month, minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, adding that only excess supplies would be exported.
Total production could top 1bn in the last three months of the year as new vaccines from companies such as Biological E are likely to be approved, he said.
“We will help other countries and also fulfil our responsibility towards Covax,” he told reporters.
Media reported last week that the India government was considering restarting exports of Covid-19 vaccines soon.
The South Asian giant, dubbed the“pharmacy of the world”, was a major supplier to the Covax programme aimed at boosting immunisation in poorer nations.
It donated or sold 66mn doses to nearly 100 countries before the export halt.
The announcement on resumption of exports in the October to December quarter comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington this week where vaccines are likely to be discussed at a summit of the leaders of the Quad countries — the US, India, Japan and Australia.
India wants to vaccinate all its 944mn adults by December and has so far given at least one dose to 64% of them and two doses to 22%. The country hit a record 22mn coronavirus jabs in a day on Friday as part of a special vaccination drive for the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India's inoculations have jumped since last month, especially as the world's biggest vaccine maker, the Serum Institute of India, has more than trebled its output of the AstraZeneca shot to 200mn doses a month from April levels. Indian companies have set up the capacity to produce nearly 3bn Covid vaccine doses a year.
India on Sunday conducted the lowest number of daily Covid-19 tests since mid-August, but the health ministry urged local governments not to let their guard down during the September to November festival season.
States and federally controlled territories carried out 1.18mn tests on Sunday, government data showed yesterday, down from 1.56mn on Saturday and against a capacity of more than 2mn.
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UNITED STATES / PARIS – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today had a fruitful conversation with France’s Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness Franck Riester, the U.S. Trade Representative’s press office reported.
Ambassador Tai opened the meeting by affirming the importance and strength of U.S.-French cooperation on a wide range of important issues, including working together to promote trade policies that ensure U.S. and French workers can compete fairly in the Mondial economy.
“They discussed national tools on both sides of the Atlantic to meet the challenges of non-market economies, the large civil aircraft framework and the global arrangement on steel and aluminum trade. Ambassador Tai also stressed the importance of eliminating forced labor from global supply chains,” the U.S. Trade Representative’s press office added. of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including its dispute settlement system, and reach a meaningful conclusion to the negotiations on fisheries subsidies.
Trade representatives from the United States and France “agreed to remain in regular communication in the coming months, continuing the series of engagements they have had since last fall.”
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(MENAFN- SSNews) ‘’And Anurag explains why the Indian government should regulate crypto’’
Anurag Maurya is an Indian Actor and Singer,Blockchain Expert,Crypto Expert and the founder of Anusan Internet. better known by his name Anurag Maurya Actor. He was born on 10th February 2003 in Prayagraj. His father is Santosh Kumar Maurya whereas mother's name is Suman Maurya.
“Good question. I believe that Bitcoin, as a flag-waver for trust and freedom, will continue to be global. I think that the best governments in their current form are trying to adapt to this new technology, knowing that it will be good long-term for their citizens. The bad governments that are trying to control their people with their own currencies will make this new, global, trusted and free world difficult and their people will suffer. Of course, the people can vote with their feet.
“Crypto and regulations seem to be meeting in the middle, which is the best outcome to hope for if you believe in crypto values. There was never a plausible scenario where Bitcoin replaces global finance without any input or pushback from government regulators.
Censorship resistance will remain intact because it would be nearly impossible for governments to prevent peer-to-peer crypto transactions. What they can do is enforce surveillance and restrictions on the fiat-to-crypto gateways, which could shut some crypto users out of access to traditional finance.
With respect to CBDCs, they are largely contradictory to crypto’s original values. They are not decentralized, not censorship-resistant (quite the opposite, it will probably be trivial for a central bank to deny you usage of them) and they will be inflationary. I don’t see CBDCs replacing Bitcoin, Ether, etc., but they will coexist. But it is important to recognize that aside from both being digital currencies, CBDCs and Bitcoin have little in common and serve very different purposes.”
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Charity has opened the Qatar Comprehensive Medical Centre in Zaatari camp, in co-operation with the Arab Relief Society to help meet the medical needs of Syrian refugees and to provide assistance to health centres in the region.
Qatar Comprehensive Medical Centre is one of the largest centres in Zaatari camp.
It includes various medical clinics, a pharmacy and a laboratory for analysis, with 40 medical and technical staff.
Qatar Charity Chief Executive Officer Yousef bin Ahmed al-Kuwari said the opening of the centre comes in response to the call of duty towards Syrian refugees suffering from the scourge of war, displacement, and asylum as well as supporting Jordan's efforts in this field.
He referred to the food and health assistance provided by Qatar Charity as well as the provision of winter and cold supplies, the sponsorship of more than 5,000 orphaned refugees and the provision of health, education and social services.
Al-Kuwari also noted the co-operation with charitable organisations in Jordan to implement various projects that cost more than 5mn Jordanian dinars during the past year through a series of programmes indifferent regions of the kingdom.
For his part, Secretary-General of the Jordanian Ministry of Health Dr Lail al-Fayez praised the medical facility for the benefit of the refugees, pointing out to Jordan's burdens to meet the needs of the Syrian refugees.
Chairman of the Arab Medical Relief Society in Jordan Dr Awni al-Basheer said the centre is the result of a partnership with Qatar Charity under the supervision of the Jordanian Ministry of Health, the directorate of Refugee Affairs and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The centre covers an area of 1,000 square metres and constitutes a quality addition in various medical specialties.
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(MENAFN) Veselin Vujovic, manager of the Iran national handball team, spoke around his team’s display in the 2023 IHF Men's World Championship, stating that they they have the ability to perform better in some games.
Iran gained one win in six matches in the tournaments. They ended in the 24th spot in the tournament, a record low after ending 21st in the last edition in 2015 – with five defeats versus European teams including France, Spain, Montenegro, Poland as well as Slovenia.
“We didn't have the experience of playing in such a big tournament,” as stated by the Montenegrin manager in his latest address with journalists.
“Some of our players were nervous in this event, and others showed their quality in the games. Generally, I think we could have performed better in some matches and get more in the World Championship,” he also mentioned.
Adding, “It is true that we achieved our initial goal of qualifying for the main round instead of playing in the President Cup, but I always look for a better results and higher positions.
the 62-year-old coach also stated that “Of course, you should not forget that it is not easy to play against strong teams like France, Spain and Slovenia. This event was like a great school for Iranian national players.”
Adding, “From the day of signing my contract with the Iranian Handball Federation until the start of the IHF World Championship, I tried to prepare the players mentally and tactically for what awaited them in such prestigious tournament, but it seemed to me that some people did not take my words seriously until the start of the matches of the national team in the World Championship.”
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