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AMMAN — Calls for immediate political intervention have risen following the recent decision by Israeli authorities to allow Palestinians to travel internationally via Ramon airport in Eilat.
West Bank Palestinians will be permitted to fly out of Israel's Ramon Airport beginning later this month, the Israeli Airport Authority announced on Tuesday.
Prior to the decision, West Bank Palestinians who wished to travel abroad had to first enter Jordan via the King Hussein Bridge in the Jordan Valley, and then travel into Amman for international flights.
The Jordanian hospitality sector is anticipating significant profit losses as a consequence of the decision, expected to only worsen during the winter season, hospitality sector representatives told The Jordan Times.
“The losses are estimated to exceed 50 per cent of our generated income,” Basem Ghalayeene, Secretary General at Jordan Society for Tourism and Travel Agents (JSTA), told The Jordan Times on Thursday.
Ghalayeene added that Palestinian tourism generated profits in several critical sectors, including transport, hospitality and retail.
“Palestinian tourists had to also pay entry and departure fees to the government,” representing an additional income stream that will likely be disrupted by the decision, said Ghalayeen.
A travel agent who preferred to remain anonymous told The Jordan Times that Palestinian travellers typically spend no less than two days in the Kingdom, both before and after their international flights.“A minimum of JD100 is spent by each tourist every day for transport and accommodation,” he said.
He noted that earlier this summer, Jordan launched a portal to preregister Palestinian tourists, capping the number of Palestinian tourist entries at 4,000 per day.
“If you do the math, you will figure out that at a minimum, Palestinian tourists in Jordan spend in excess of JD400,000 daily,” he added.
Yaser Abdo, another travel agent, noted that in addition to the revenue generated from transport and accommodation,“Palestinians' international travel reservations have to go through local travel agents.”
Abdo urged the government to offer incentives to Palestinian travellers that would encourage them to continue travelling through Jordan.
“The government could ease restrictions, cancel entry and departure fees, or allow Palestinians to enter Jordan by car,” he added.
Abdo emphasised the need for the government to take action to protect the local hospitality sector from further economic loss.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Morocco has been ranked 113 on the list of top countries to 'meet women,' according to Ranker.com, a website for online ranking of various subjects.
The ranking for top country to meet women was compiled through votes cast by people who had visited or lived in the countries. Sweden appears at the top of the list of 125 countries, followed by Ukraine in second position, and Estonia in third position. Those three European countries are also typically known for having the most beautiful, friendly, and intelligent women. France ranked at 11, following England at number 10, while the United States of America was positioned 17th and Spain 23rd. Other North-African countries were included. Tunisia was came in at 62, Egypt at 110. Middle East countries included Kuwait (122), Iraq (120), and Qatar (121). The ranking is impacted over all by the number of women with respect to men in each country. In countries such as in Latvia, Russia and Ukraine, because women significantly outnumber men, it might be easier for men to meet women. The countries of Eastern Europe were judged to be great destinations to meet women. Australia, Columbia, and Brazil were also considered to be good.
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KSA Invites Airlines to Apply for Carrier Licenses to Operate from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia's aviation industry is set to receive a further boost as airlines are being invited to apply for carrier licenses to operate from King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) in Dammam. The licenses will be issued for both domestic and international flights from the airport, in line with the Kingdom's goal of elevating its competitiveness in the aviation market and improving the quality of services provided to travelers. Interested companies can apply for licenses by submitting official letters to the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA).
The winning firms will have the option to choose domestic routes from KFIA to other airports in the Kingdom, and they will also be able to operate global flights in accordance with international agreements concluded by GACA. The move is in line with the aviation sector's aim of serving 330 million passengers and covering over 250 international destinations by 2030.
KFIA has received international recognition for its excellence in the aviation industry. In March, it was named the best regional airport in the Middle East for the second year in a row by the international air transport organization, Skytrax. The organization released the rankings for the world's top 100 airports in 2023.
As Saudi Arabia continues to invest in its aviation industry, the move to issue carrier licenses to airlines is expected to increase competition and further improve the quality of services provided to travelers. The Kingdom has been working towards establishing itself as a major player in the global aviation market, and the latest move is a step in the right direction. The issuance of carrier licenses will not only provide more options for travelers but also create new job opportunities in the aviation industry, further boosting the country's economy.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) On Mani Ratnam's 67th birthday, actor-politician Kamal Hasan penned a note for the filmmaker, whom he called "doyen of Indian cinema who has touched the hearts of millions."
Kamal, who lent his vocal prowess to Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 2, took to Twitter to pen the note: "If one were to count life by the happiness that they create around them and if age is calculated by the friends around you, my dear #ManiRatnam you are going to be a much older man today! A doyen of Indian Cinema who has touched the hearts of millions through his art and one who transformed dialogues into a lovely visual experience."
Haasan added: "You have constantly pushed the boundaries of cinema unmindful of the scale of challenge by constantly learning. Today you are a master inspiring the next generation of filmmakers through whom your legacy shall reverberate perpetually."
"From Nayakan to #KH234, our journey together has been personally rewarding and enriching for me. Many more happy returns of the day and more to come my friend! #HappyBirthdayManiRatnam."
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, hailed Emirati youth as the protectors of the country as the world celebrates International Youth Day on Friday.
Sheikh Mohammed shared a video on Twitter, celebrating the achievements of Emirati youth in various fields.
In the tweet in Arabic, Sheikh Mohammed said:“The youth of the Emirates are the fuel for our renaissance... The youth of the Emirates are the guarantee of our future... The youth of the Emirates are the protectors of our home... Whoever bets on others is a loser... and whoever is firm with them is the winner.”
In the video showing achievers in sports, cultural activities, science and others, Sheikh Mohammed said:“The UAE and the Union has achieved its biggest success... its youth. They are the future. They are the ones that will take matters into their own hands in the future.”
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Sheikh Mohammed added:“I was young once like you. And my dreams did come true. After the hardships, good days followed. Our country has become a heaven. May it always thrive. It's now your time to flourish with ease.”
The Dubai Ruler encouraged Emirati youth to learn from the UAE's history and old days, adding that with hard work and willpower, they could thrive.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the United States to take part in the high-level meetings of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.
This is reported by an Ukrinform correspondent from New York.
From the airport, the Head of State went to Staten Island University Hospital to meet with the wounded Ukrainian servicemen, who are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation there.
On Tuesday, the President of Ukraine will speak at the General Debate of the UN General Assembly. During the second half of the day, Zelensky will attend the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit.
“United States. New York. Directly from the airport, I am going to our warriors who are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation in the USA. Support for our people and gratitude to those who help Ukraine and Ukrainians come first. Important and busy days are ahead. The UN General Assembly, SDG Summit, Security Council. Important bilateral meetings have already been scheduled,” President Zelensky wrote on Telegram .
In Washington, the Head of State is planning to hold talks with the President of the United States, leaders of the U.S. Congress' chambers and parties, military leadership, American businesses, journalists, and members of the Ukrainian community. In particular, President Zelensky will thank the United States for its assistance in Ukraine's struggle for independence and freedom.
“Territorial integrity of the state is the key principle of all basic international documents, including the UN Charter. And it is necessary to restore its full force, which had been destroyed by the Russian invasion, and to increase the capabilities of the UN to stop aggressions and prevent them. Ukraine will make a clear proposal in this regard to UN members,” Zelensky stressed.
A reminder that, on September 21, 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with United States President Joseph Biden in Washington.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Kim Kardashian, known for her stylish choices that frequently shatter the internet, recently posted photographs on Instagram that had hearts racing once more.
The 43-year-old "Kardashians" star showed off her slender waist and bulging hips in an extravagant Mugler corset, leaving viewers in awe of her hourglass figure and makeup-free appearance.
The figure-hugging dress constricted her waist, emphasising her curves, and attracted similarities to a variety of people, including ex Kanye West's current wife Bianca Censori and her 6-year-old daughter Chicago West.
Not everyone has been impressed by Kim Kardashian's pictures. However, some criticised the dramatically reduced waistline.
On said in a the comment session,
"Her organs are displaced." "So cruel to the human anatomy," one person said.
Kim's picture came shortly after Anya Taylor-Joy of "Queen's Gambit" received criticism for wearing a similar silhouette to the "Dune: Part 2" premiere.
Kim Kardashian has a history of wearing excessively restricting knickers. She recently wore a different corset beneath a mermaid-inspired gown to the Maison Margiela fashion show.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The Kingdom on Thursday celebrates International Women's Day to highlight achievements made, call for further action and boost women's active participation in all fields, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The United Nations titled this year's celebration "Time Is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women's Lives" after an unprecedented international movement that called for women's rights, justice, and equality.
On this occasion, President of the Women's Union Amna Zu'bi said that "even though a number of women's rights are still denied, Jordanian women have made great achievements in education, shown effective participation in public work, and held societal and party leadership roles".
For her part, Layla Naffa, director of Projects at Arab Women Organisation of Jordan said that "last year witnessed great progress in granting women their rights after their collective efforts which resulted in the abolishment of Article 308 and the amendment of Article 98 of the Penal Code".
Article 308, abolished in August of 2017, previously allowed perpetrators of rape and sexual assault to avoid legal punishment by marrying their victims, while Article 98, amended in July of 2017, stipulated that the perpetrator of a so-called honour crime could benefit from "mitigating circumstances" if the individual claimed to have been suffering from intense rage during the incident.
The organisation will launch a campaign on Thursday titled "We are with the Jordanian Mother", which seeks to grant Jordanian women all their rights, especially regarding passing on Jordanian citizenship to their children, Naffa added.
Munir Idaibes, executive director of Sisterhood is Global Institute Jordan (SIGI) highlighted that this occasion is an opportunity to conduct events and activities that call for combating violence against women and granting them all their social and economic rights.
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Morgan Stanley Hikes on Strong Investment Banking
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) topped expectations for third-quarter profit and revenue as the firm posted record results in investment banking and asset management.
"The Firm delivered another very strong quarter, with robust revenues and improved efficiency," said CEO James Gorman. "We had standout performance of our integrated investment bank and record net new assets of $135 billion in wealth management."
Revenue and net income jumped more than 25% from a year ago, aided by Gorman's acquisitions of E-Trade and Eaton Vance, which bulked up the firms' wealth and asset management divisions.
While rival banks have reported a slowdown in third-quarter fixed income trading revenue, Morgan Stanley's strength has traditionally been in its equities franchise, the biggest in the world.
Equities trading revenue jumped 24% from a year earlier to $2.88 billion, exceeding the estimate by more than $500 million. Fixed income revenue dropped 16% to $1.64 billion, edging out the $1.53- billion estimate.
Another area that has flourished is investment banking, propelled by robust mergers and IPO activity, and Morgan Stanley is a top player there as well. Rival advisor JPMorgan Chase posted record investment banking fees in the third quarter.
Morgan Stanley's investment banking franchise delivered in the quarter, posting a 67% increase in revenue to a record $2.85 billion, exceeding estimates by more than $600 million, helped by strong mergers advisory fees.
Shares of the bank have climbed 44% this year before Thursday, exceeding the 36% rise of the KBW Bank Index.
MS shares moved lower 58 cents to $97.99
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. ACE (Azeri
Central East) project is nearing completion in Azerbaijan, bp Vice
President Colin Allan said at the SPE Technical Conference and
Exhibition in Baku, Trend reports.
"The ACE project worth $6 billion is the next stage of
development of the giant Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) field in the
Caspian Sea. The project includes a new offshore platform and other
facilities with a production capacity of up to 100,000 barrels per
day," he emphasized.
He mentioned that the ACE project will contribute to energy
security in the whole region.
Allan also added that another important project to ensure
reliable supplies is the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline with a
capacity of 4.3 billion barrels of oil, which includes supplies
from Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
The SPE Caspian Technical Conference started today in Baku and
will continue until November 23. It will bring together global
industry leaders and technical experts to share perspectives on the
industry and address the unique challenges and opportunities it
Taking into account the key role of the Caspian region in
shaping future global energy dynamics, this conference, organized
with the assistance of the State Oil Company of the Republic of
Azerbaijan (SOCAR), will feature an expert-selected high-level
program, panel discussions on key issues facing the region, and a
unique opportunity for networking with experts in oil and gas
The program will include an assessment of the current situation
and offer important discussions for investors, operators, service
company representatives, and government authorities in the
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 13
By Fatih Karimov – Trend:
Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has loaded and unloaded more than 1.593 million tons of oil products at its ports across the country over the last Iranian calendar month ending Dec. 21.
The figure has registered a sharp fall by 52.7 percent year-on-year compared to 3.369 million tons of oil products load, unloaded in the same month of the preceding year, according to the latest data available on the organization's website.
The data indicates that 217,198 tons of oil products were unloaded at Iranian ports, 85.3 percent less year-on-year.
Meanwhile 1.376 million tons of oil products were loaded in the ports, which was 27.2 percent less compared to the 1-month period of the preceding year.
According the report, 10 ports including Abadan, Imam Khomeini, Amirabad, Anzali, Bushehr, Chabahar, Shahid Bahonar, Fereydunkenar, Qeshm and Lengeh were involved in oil products loading/unloading during the period.
In general, over 36.9 million tons of oil products have been loaded and unloaded at Iranian ports during the current fiscal year (started March 20, 2017), indicating a 3.1 percent fall year-on-year.
Iranian ports saw loading and unloading of a total of 5.994 million tons of various goods and commodities, including food and metal products between Nov. 21 to Dec. 21, 51.4 percent less year-on-year.
In Total, over 114 million tons of various goods were loaded/unloaded at Iranian ports during the current fiscal year.
The volume is 0.9 percent less than the loaded/unloaded products in the same period of preceding year (started March 20, 2016).
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia is shelling Zaporizhzhia with bestial savagery, hitting residential areas.
“Zaporizhzhia. Right now, a Russian missile hit a multi-storey building. Russia is shelling the city with bestial savagery. Residential areas where ordinary people and children live are being fired at. The terrorist state seeks to destroy our cities, our state, our people,” the President posted on facebook .
He underscored that this must not become "just 'another day' in Ukraine or anywhere else in Europe or the world."
“The world needs greater unity and determination to defeat Russian terror faster and protect lives,” Zelensky stressed.
The Head of State published a video showing a Russian missile hitting an apartment block in Zaporizhzhia.
On March 22, the enemy shelled residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia city and Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia region.
Video: Volodymyr Zelensky, Facebook
Photo: Suspilne Zaporizhzhia
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sat 24 Feb 2024, 11:50 AM
Last updated: Sat 24 Feb 2024, 11:52 AM
A new bus service between UAE-Oman will connect Sharjah and Muscat, public transport company Mwasalat announced.
Oman's National Transport Company Mwasalat signed an agreement with Sharjah's Roads and Transport Authority, which will see the daily services starting from February 27.
There will be four trips - two each from Sharjah and Muscat. The service will operate via Shinas.
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Passengers are allowed to carry 23kg as check-in baggage with 7kg allowed as hand baggage. Fares start from 10 Oman Rials (Dh95.40) and 29 Oman Rials (Dh276.66).
The first bus from Sharjah will depart at 6.30am from Al Jubail Bus Station and reach Azaiba Bus Station at 2.30pm. The second bus will depart from Sharjah at 4pm and reach Muscat at 11.
Meanwhile, the first bus from Muscat will depart at 6.30am and reach Sharjah at 3.40pm. The second will leave Muscat at 4pm and reach Al Jubail Bus Station at 1.10am.
(1 Omani Rial: Dh9.53)
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(MENAFN) As part of the UK government's sanctions on Moscow last month, the London Metal Exchange (LME) has blocked fresh delivery of Russian zinc and copper to its warehouses. The exchange announced the adjustment on Wednesday.
The new limits, according to a statement, target metal produced by Russia's Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company (UMMC) and its subsidiary Chelyabinsk Zinc Plant (Chelyabinsk).
“In order for a metal owner to place onto warrant any metal produced by an Affected Brand, the metal owner must provide evidence to the LME that, as of September 26, 2022, UMMC or Chelyabinsk does not own or have any legal or other economic interests in relation to the metal,” the LME noted, adding that it may request proof that the relevant conditions have been satisfied.
Zinc and copper prices have soared in response to the announcement. During LME trade, zinc gained over 5%, copper gained 1.3%, and aluminum gained 0.7%.
Although the LME stated that it has no plans to prohibit Russian metals from its system, the exchange stopped some supplies to its warehouses in April.
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KATHMANDU, July 9: Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister, Gopalman Shrestha, has said that the government has made arrangements for different facilities to ensure conflict victim from Dalit and marginalized community are not deprived of education.
Responding to queries raised during a discussion in today's Legislature-Parliament meeting on different topics related to the ministry under Appropriation Bill-2074 BS, DPM and Education Minister Shrestha expressed determination that the government would implement the 'One School One Library campaign' immediately.
He said that action would be taken against those community found collecting fees illegally from students under any pretext, while informing that the reconstruction of 9,333 schools, damaged in Gorkha earthquake, has started.
Shrestha, also the Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, said that the Law Ministry is active to formulate necessary laws for the people's rights, adding that the legal education system would be continued.
Similarly, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara said that the nation has adopted a foreign policy based on sovereignty, national integration and principle of Panchasheel, adding that the process to this effect were underway by forming a taskforce to bring clarity and uniformity in foreign policy.
The Foreign Minister said that the government has also adopted a policy for making a concept of development diplomacy needed for economic development of the country more effective. He also informed that discussions were underway at diplomatic level to organise 19th SAARC Summit.
DPM Mahara said that repair and maintenance of border pillars was underway and added that bilateral talks between Nepal and India were on to resolve inundation problem that occurs every year in Tarai districts bordering India in particular.
Similarly, Finance Minister Gyandendra Bahadur Karki said that the new budget would be fully implemented while pointing out that spending capital expenditure was necessary to make the country's economy viable. RSS


(MENAFN- IANS) San Francisco, June 8 (IANS) Meta-owned WhatsApp on Thursday launched a new feature called -- "Channels" within the app for broadcast messaging, i.e., a simple, reliable and private way to receive important updates from people and organisations.
The company said that it is building Channels in a new tab called Updates, where users will find Status and channels they choose to follow -- separate from their chats with family, friends and communities.
"Channels are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls. To help you select channels to follow, we're building a searchable directory where you can find your hobbies, sports teams, updates from local officials, and more," WhatsApp said in a blogpost.
Users can also get to a channel from invite links sent in chats, e-mails or posted online.
To protect the personal information of both admins and followers, the company said that as a channel admin, their phone number and profile photo won't be shown to followers, likewise, following a channel won't reveal their phone number to the admin or other followers.
Moreover, WhatsApp mentioned that the company will store channel history on their servers for up to 30 days and will add ways to make updates disappear even faster from followers' devices.
Admins will also have the option to block screenshots and forwards from their channels.
Channels will not be end-to-end encrypted by default as the aim of Channels is to reach a wide audience.
"We do think there are some cases where end-to-end encrypted channels to a limited audience might make sense, such as a non-profit or health organisation, and we are exploring this as a future option as well," WhatsApp said.
With this feature, the company believes there is an opportunity to support admins with a way for them to build a business around their channel using their expanding payment services as well as the ability to promote certain channels in the directory to help increase awareness.
The company is launching Channels in select markets -- Colombia and Singapore and said it will bring Channels to more countries and the ability for anyone to create a channel over the coming months.
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Turkey- Ball in parliament's court on new constitution: Turkish PM
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and two other opposition parties have reached a consensus on a number of key issues necessary to produce a new constitution and now parliament is responsible for moving the process forward Prime MinisterAhmet Davutolustated on Dec. 6.
“I think six months will be enough [to write a new constitution] when the current acquis on the matter is also considered” Davutolu told press members.
“A new constitution was a priority among our election pledges” he said after meeting with Parliament Speaker smail Kahraman earlier in the day.
Davutolu said the parliament speaker would now be inviting the opposition parties including the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) to found commissions to conduct work for a new charter.
The current number of seats of the AKP does not allow it to produce a new constitution on its own and so the text should be a product of all parties in parliament he recalled.
The Davutolu-Kahraman meeting comes after the prime minister’s discussions with heads of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP). He had canceled a meeting with the HDP following statements on “autonomy” by HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirta.
Davutolu recalled that an agreement was struck with theCHPon “changing the Sept. 12 coup judiciary” changing the internal regulations of parliament to make it more effective and transparent and continuing reforms for Turkey’s EU accession bid including visa liberalization.
A similar consensus was reached with the MHP he added.
As expected all three opposition parties expressed their objection to the adoption of a presidential system and proposed instead to correct malfunctioning and weaker parts of the existing parliamentary system.
The commission was planned to be composed of members from all four parties equally like similar previous commissions but uncertainty continues over whether it will have to take decisions unanimously or by a simple majority vote.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: Qatargas has delivered a commissioning liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to China's newest LNG terminal, the Jiangsu-Binhai LNG terminal, owned and operated by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
The cargo was loaded in Ras Laffan on September 10, 2022, on the 216,000 cubic meter Q-Flex LNG vessel, Al Ghashamiya, and arrived at the Jiangsu-Binhai LNG terminal on September 26, 2022.
The Jiangsu-Binhai LNG Terminal is located on the east coast of China. The terminal has a nominal capacity of three million tons of LNG per annum (MTPA) and can receive vessels with a capacity of between 80,000 cubic meters and 266,000 cubic meters. The terminal comprises of four storage tanks each, with an overall capacity of 880,000 cubic meters, with further expansions planned.
Qatargas has established a strong partnership with China since 2009 and has delivered almost 900 LNG cargoes to China so far under its various long-term sales and purchase agreements which includes significant volumes of short-term and spot LNG. State-owned CNOOC is the largest LNG importer in China and in 2021, one of its subsidiaries signed a 15-year sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Qatargas for the supply of 3.5 MTPA of LNG. In 2022, Qatar supplied approximately 22% of China's LNG demand thereby supporting China's growing need for cleaner energy that LNG provides.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Bloomberg
China's ambassador to Australia has warned Canberra to take Beijing's stance on Taiwan seriously, saying it regards the nation as Australia does its island state of Tasmania.
While Xiao Qian said there was an opportunity to reset chilly relations between Australia and China, he cautioned that there was no room for compromise on Beijing's One China policy, in a speech in Canberra on Wednesday.
'It's a question of sovereignty and territorial integrity, just like no Australian government would compromise on Australia's territory,” he said. 'Tasmania was, is, will be part of Australia,” said Xiao, referring to the island state off the country's southern coast.
The Chinese military is conducting extensive military drills around Taiwan following a visit to the democratically-governed island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last week. In a joint statement with the US and Japan on Saturday, Australia called for China to immediately cease its military exercises and de-escalate tensions in the region.
The Chinese Communist Party has never governed Taiwan, however Beijing insists the island is part of its territory and has pledged 'reunification” by force if necessary.
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A new white paper by the Chinese government blamed growing tensions across the Taiwan Strait on the 'independence-seeking behavior” of Taiwan's president Tsai Ingwen and reserved all necessary options. When asked in Canberra what that could mean, Xiao said 'you can use your imagination.”
'The future of Taiwan will be decided by 1.4 billion Chinese people,” he said.
The relationship between China and Australia has grown chilly in recent years, as the two countries clashed over human rights, regional security and an international investigation into the origins of Covid-19. However, Xiao said he was hopeful of improved relations, saying the two countries were 'economically highly complementary.”
When asked about the two prominent Chinese Australians who are imprisoned in China and the ongoing trade disputes between the two countries, Xiao said he hoped the 'issues on the table will be gradually solved.”
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Makkah, May 16, 2022, SPA -- The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Holy Mosque and Prophet's Holy Mosque, represented by the questioners guidance department, has introduced a guiding robot that guides visitors on how to perform Umrah, provides ifta and reply to questions, with the possibility to add simultaneous interpretation for other languages and to communicate with sheikhs remotely, put several guidelines in more than one language through the remotely controlled robot.
The guiding robot supports 11 languages: Arabic, English, French, Russian, Persian, Turkish, Malawi, Urdu, Chinese, Bengali, and Hausa, where the robot includes a 21-inch touch monitor that can be useful for several services of interest to visitors of the Grand Holy Mosque for purposes of guidance and giving opinions.
The robot has four wheels equipped with a smart stop system that allows it to be moved easily, and it also has a system of high definition front and down cameras for transmitting images through capturing a panoramic view of the area and high quality speakers, and a high quality microphone, where the robot works through WiFi network with a speed of 5 gigahertz for a quick transmission of data.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Actress Tina Datta was spotted at Lalbaugcha Raja on Sunday, along with her father, and took blessings of Bappa on the occasion of Ganeshotsav.
The country is celebrating 'Ganeshotsav' from September 19. 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' is heard across the country, and people are dancing to the tunes of dhol.
The video from the pandal shows Tina walking to the temple along with her father. She also obliged the fans for a selfie. Braving the rain, she was seen buying sweets from a shop.
Tina wore a grey chikankari kurta, accessorised with matching jhumkas and a gajra on hair bun. She kept her makeup minimal.
She was seen posing with her father in front of the big idol of Lord Gampati.
Tina rose to fame for playing Ichcha in the drama 'Uttaran' for which she won the Producers Guild Award for Best Actress. She later went on to participate in stunt-based reality show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 7', and reality series 'Bigg Boss 16'.
She has done shows like 'Durga', 'Daayan', 'Koi Aane Ko Hai', and web-series 'Naxalbari'.
Tina was recently seen as Surili in 'Hum Rahein Na Rahein Hum', a romantic drama, starring Jay Bhanushali. The show aired on Sony, and is currently streaming on SonyLiv.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Doha: QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced yesterday the successful closing of the syndication of its €1.75bn three-year senior unsecured term loan facility.
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, ING Bank N.V., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., Société Générale and UniCredit were the initial mandated lead arrangers and underwriters to arrange the facility, Société Générale was the documentation agent and facility agent.
Due to strong demand from the market, QNB received a large over-subscription thanks to the trust of international investors in QNB Group's strategy and the strength of its financial position. The syndication was well supported by 31 participating banks, with the transaction closing successfully at €1.75bn. QNB Group CEO Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa (pictured) said that the facility was substantially oversubscribed which, despite the challenges of COVID-19, demonstrates QNB's standing as a high-quality issuer.“We see this transaction as confirmation of our successful strategy of becoming a leading bank in MEASEA. This transaction also attracted the interest of global banks and helped us further broaden our investor's base”, Al Khalifa stated.
QNB Group, currently ranked as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, is proud to be the Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and the Official Qatari Bank of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020. Through its subsidiaries and associate companies, the Group extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees exceeds 28,000 operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of more than 4,600 machines.
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(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Beijing, January 26, 2023, SPA -- Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday amid hopes Western economies can avoid a recession despite higher interest rates to cool inflation, the AP reported.
Hong Kong and Seoul advanced. Tokyo declined. Markets in China, India and Australia were closed for holidays.
The Hang Seng in Hong Kong rose 1.9% to 22,464.77 while the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo shed 0.1% to 27,362.75.
The Kospi in Seoul gained 1.5% to 2,465.64. New Zealand, Singapore and Jakarta advanced while Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur declined.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude rose 25 cents to $80.40 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract gained 2 cents on Wednesday to $80.15. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, added 9 cents to $86.28 per barrel in London. It retreated 1 cent the previous session to $86.12.
The dollar fell to 129.34 yen from Wednesday's 129.55 yen. The euro rose to $1.0921 from $1.0913.
10:44 LOCAL TIME 07:44 GMT
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Recession Fears Burden Markets
Stocks tumbled on Friday and were on pace for another losing week as bonds yields soared and investors feared the Federal Reserve's aggressive hiking campaign will tip the economy into a recession.
The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 555.90 points, or 1.9%, to 29,520.78.
The S&P 500 retreated 75.58 points, or 2%, to 3,682.41.
The NASDAQ Composite let go of 220.41 points, or 2%, to 10,846.40.
Friday marked the fourth negative session in a row for the major averages, with the Dow falling below its June closing low and the 30,000 mark.
Stocks positioned to suffer the most in a recession have led this week's losses with the S&P 500's consumer discretionary sector off by 7%.
Energy is down more than 8% as oil prices slump. Growth stocks including big technology names Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta Platforms fell on Friday.
Thursday's session left the major averages on pace to close the week with losses. The Dow is down about 3.5% week to date, while the S&P has lost 4.4%, and NASDAQ tumbled 4.6%. The S&P and Dow closed Thursday 2.5% and 0.5% off their recent lows.
Defensive stocks outperformed with drugmakers and consumer staples in the green on Thursday.
Treasury prices fell slightly, sending yields up to 3.73% from Thursday's 3.70%. Treasury prices and yields move in opposite direction.
Oil prices dragged $4.94 to $78.55 U.S. a barrel.
Gold prices sagged $25.70 to $1,655.40 U.S. an ounce.
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Al Waseelah PLC mandates Bedford Row Capital PLC for new USD250m First Bangladeshi Corporate Sukuk
(MENAFN- Green Target) Bedford Row Capital PLC (“BRC”), a global non-bank structuring specialist, today announces that it has been mandated by Al Waseelah PLC (“Issuer”) for a Sukuk bond offering of USD 250mln. The Sukuk will be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange maturing 2028.
Bedford Row Capital PLC alongside International Lead Manager BlueMount Capital will structure the first Bangladeshi Corporate Sukuk to help Deshbandhu Group Limited (DGL) in their next growth phase. The Sukuk will finance the repayment of current outstanding debt, invest in new technology and scale up capacity of its group businesses.
BRC and BlueMount Capital will assist DGL with the preparation of the legal documentation, structures, teasers, draft investment memorandum and comprehensive corporate presentation packs which will be distributed to prospective institutional investors. This is followed by launching a data room for a bookbuild phase.
Dr Scott Levy, CEO of BRC, said: “Being awarded this Sukuk mandate is a significant achievement as it is the first corporate Sukuk out of Bangladesh and will be the blueprint for more issuance out of this region. We are devoted to providing our expertise to this growing market segment and to support issuers and investors with attractive options from this growing market.
Dr Saliba Sassine, Managing Director of BlueMount Capital, said: “We are pleased to be part of the first international Sukuk issuance by a private corporation from Bangladesh, the next Asian Tiger economy and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. We are committed to providing innovative financing solutions for companies wanting to access the Sukuk market.”
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 27
The State Civil Aviation Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan has received a positive reply from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on account of assigning a code to the Zangilan International Airport under construction in liberated Karabakh, Trend reports.
The airport has been assigned the four-digit ICAO code 'UBBZ', and will be available in the March edition of ICAO Location Indicators (ICAO Doc 7910/182).
Director of Azerbaijan's State Civil Aviation Agency Arif Mammadov considered the recognition of another liberated city of Karabakh by ICAO as an important event.
'The inclusion of Zangilan International Airport in the catalog of international location indicators is a source of pride. A new aviation hub is being created on the basis of airports built in Karabakh and East Zangazur. In a short period, Zangilan Airport will become one of the transport and transit communication centers of the region,' he said.
The commissioning of the Zangilan Airport, which started to be constructed in April 2021, will contribute to the connection of Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic with the main territory of Azerbaijan.
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After help demands, Tucker Carlson instructs Zelensky to "go away"
(MENAFN) Ukraine's "Christmas list" of demands for further US help should be refused by Congress, according to renowned conservative TV commentator Tucker Carlson, who blasted President Vladimir Zelensky for his newest request for tens of billions of dollars to keep his government afloat.
Expressing amid his Thursday show on Fox News, the top-rated commentator discharged the Ukrainian president as a “celebrity-endorsed dictator of the most corrupt nation in Europe.”
“What? Some uppity foreigners in a T-shirt demanding money for his ‘critical economic needs’? We have critical economic needs too, buddy. Who are you, troll? Go away!” Carlson stated, in response to the request. He enquired the US leadership if the Ukrainian leader had a claim on the country’s treasury.
On Wednesday, Zelensky requested $55 billion in IMF and World Bank help, claiming the need to reconstruct his nation following Russian bombings and keep his deficit-running government afloat. Previously, Washington granted sovereign credit guarantees to aid Kiev's borrowing.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) ATLANTA, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Richard McPhail, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will
present at the 9th Annual J.P. Morgan Retail Round-Up Conference. The presentation will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
The presentation will be webcast live at . A link will be displayed under 'Events and Presentations.' The webcast will be archived and available at the same location approximately one hour after conclusion of the live event.
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of fiscal year 2022, the company operated a total of 2,322 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The company employs approximately 475,000 associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: hd ) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index. The Home Depot is #17 on the 2022 Fortune 500.
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New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The government on Tuesday will table 'The High Court and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2021' in the Lok Sabha. Law Minister Kiren Rjiju will introduce the Bill.
The opposition, however, is likely to continue to raise its voice over price rise, unemployment and extended jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) in some states. The opposition parties are also demanding a law guaranteeing the minimum support price (MSP).
On Monday, amid a logjam, the government passed 'The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021' in the Lok Sabha to complete the constitutional provisions to repeal the three farm laws. The Lok Sabha secretary general will report a message from the Rajya Sabha regarding the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021.
Rijiju will move for leave to introduce a Bill further to amend the High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954 and the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958.
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will also introduce 'The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020'. The Bill is for the regulation and supervision of the assisted reproductive technology clinics and the assisted reproductive technology banks, prevention of misuse, safe and ethical practice of assisted reproductive technology services and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. On Monday, Mandaviya failed to introduce the Bills.
Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti will make statements regarding the status of implementation of the recommendations contained in the reports of the Standing Committee on ministry of Rural Development.
Reports of the Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth And Sports, Commerce and Railways will be laid on the table of Lok Sabha.
Ministers Nityanand Rai, Shibha Karandlaje, Kailash Choudhary, Ajay Kumar, Pratima Bhoumik and Nitish Pramanik will lay papers on their respective ministries.
Newly elected MP from Dadra And Nagar Haveli, Kalaben Mohanbhai Delkar, will take oath.
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Bahrain's Military High Court rules in terrorist cell case
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Manama, Rabi'II 09, 1439, December 27, 2017, SPA -- The Military High Court today issued its ruling in the case of 18 members of a terrorist cell, ten of whom appeared in custody and eight were fugitives in Bahrain or abroad in Iran and Iraq, according to Bahrain News Agency.
The defendants were accused with the formation of a terrorist cell, attempting to assassinate the BDF Commander-in-Chief and committing other terrorist crimes.
The court convicted and sentenced the six defendants to capital punishment, 15 years years in jail and the revocation of their Bahraini nationality.
The court also convicted and sentenced seven defendants to seven years in jail and stripped them of their Bahraini nationality.
The court acquitted five defendants.
All the judicial sureties weregranted by the Military Judiciary in compliance with the 2002 Criminal Procedures Law and the 2002 Military Judiciary Law , including access to defence lawyers.
The defendants have the right to challenge the ruling of the court of first instance at the Military Appeals High Court and the Military Court of Cassation according to the provisions of the law.
Representatives of human rights institutions and societies and media and several relatives of the defendants attended the court session.
00:51 LOCAL TIME 21:51 GMT
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- A UK government agency, dedicated for export promotion, is looking to provide financing support to the British firms participating in the development of Duqm refinery project in Oman.
'UK Export Finance (UKEF) is planning to support the project. It is working with
Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries Company and EPC contractors to finance the design and build of the refinery', the agency said in a statement on its website.
Inviting local UK companies to avail the benefit, the statement said: 'When UKEF provides finance for overseas projects like this a large proportion of this finance is used to purchase from UK suppliers. This is your opportunity to find out how to bid for contracts for this project'.
UKEF's main objective is to ensure that no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance, while operating at no net cost to the taxpayer, as per its website. According to UKEF website, over 170 companies have registered with them to avail the finance facility.
As per data available, Duqm refinery and petrochemicals project will have a capacity to refine 230,000 barrels per day. It is one of the most important industrial projects in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm (SEZD). The project will transform the SEZD into one of the key industrial and economic hubs in the sultanate and a nucleus for petrochemical industries in the future.
Last year, Oman Oil Co signed a joint venture agreement with Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI), a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, for developing the Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Complex with an investment of around US$7bn.
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(MENAFN) According to official figures released by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis, Americans' personal income and spending experienced a slowdown in February compared to the previous month. Personal income rose 0.3 percent, or USD72.9 billion, which was higher than the market expectation of a 0.2 percent increase. However, it was down from a 0.6 percent gain in January.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis stated that the increase in current-dollar personal income in February was led by an increase in compensation, mainly from wages and salaries. Private wages and salaries for services-producing industries and government wages and salaries increased, contributing to the overall increase in personal income.
On the other hand, personal spending showed an even harder slowdown, rising only 0.2 percent, or USD27.9 billion, in February from the previous month. This figure was lower than the market expectation of a 0.3 percent increase, and it marks a sharp softening from a 2 percent gain in January. The agency noted that there was an increase of USD25.8 billion in spending for services and a gain of USD2 billion in spending for goods during the month of February.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the US economy, with many businesses forced to shut down or reduce their operations, leading to job losses and reduced consumer spending. The government has implemented various measures to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, including financial assistance to individuals and businesses, tax breaks, and measures to boost employment.
The slower growth in personal income and spending in February may be attributed to a range of factors, including the ongoing impact of the pandemic, rising inflation, and supply chain disruptions. Policymakers and businesses will need to monitor the situation closely and take steps to address any underlying issues that may be contributing to the slowdown in growth. Overall, the figures suggest that the US economy is still on the path to recovery, but there is still much work to be done to ensure sustained growth and stability in the future.
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1 Stock to Buy at a 52-Week Low
Saputo (TSX:SAP) is a Montreal-based company that produces, markets, and distributes dairy products in Canada and around the world. Shares of this top dairy processor have dropped 18% in 2021 as of close on November 29. The stock has plunged 29% over the past six months.
Today, I want to discuss why Saputo is worth snatching up on the dip. Saputo is a very stable business that investors can trust for the long haul. That makes it a solid defensive target, especially in this volatile environment.
The company released its second-quarter fiscal 2022 results on November 4. Revenues were mostly flat in the year-over-year period at $3.7 billion. Meanwhile, adjusted EBITDA dropped 23% year-over-year to $283 million. The company faced challenges in the form of 'labour shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures' according to CEO Lino Saputo.
However, Saputo is still projecting that it will deliver on its adjusted EBITDA target of $2.12 billion by 2025. In the first six months of FY2022, revenues rose to $7.17 billion over $7.09 billion in the prior year.
Shares of Saputo last had a price-to-earnings ratio of 25. The stock is trading in favourable value territory in comparison to its industry peers. It possesses an RSI of 32, putting it just outside of oversold levels. Moreover, Saputo offers a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share. That represents a 2.4% yield.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Wlachovský expressed full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as its integration into the EU.
"This is a truly historic and symbolic moment when the ministers of foreign affairs of the European Union member states convene in Kyiv. We came here to express our full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. We are also here to support your EU integration ambitions. This year will be very important for this: in November, the European Commission's report [on EU enlargement] will be presented. In December, the leaders of our countries will meet and make decisions [regarding the start of negotiations with Ukraine]," Wlachovský said ahead of the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Kyiv, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
As reported, the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council chaired by EU High Representative Josep Borrell takes place in Kyiv today.
The populist SMER-SD party of pro-Russian ex-prime minister Robert Fico is in the lead in the early parliamentary elections in Slovakia held on September 30. The SMER-SD leader plans to cancel security assistance to Ukraine if he wins the elections.
According to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba, the first conclusions about the influence of the election results on support for Ukraine should be made after a coalition in Slovakia is formed.
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Kulbhushan Jadhav case: What has happened so far?
April 2016: Pakistan arrests Jadhav on suspected involvement in espionage activities.
April 2017: Jadhav receives a death sentence for waging war against Pakistan; Islamabad denies India's 16th request for consular access.
May 2017: Ruling in India's favor, ICJ orders Pakistan to stay Jadhav's execution until further notice.
June 2017: Islamabad conveys it won't execute Jadhav until all mercy appeals are exhausted.
Pakistan agrees to let Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife visit him
11 Nov 2017
In a surprise move, Pakistan has offered to arrange a meeting between Kulbhushan Jadhav and his wife.
Pakistan's Foreign office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said the decision, taken "purely on humanitarian grounds," was conveyed to Indian authorities.
This could lead to Jadhav's first meeting with his family since his imprisonment 20-months-ago.
A Pakistani military court sentenced Jadhav to death in April on espionage charges.
Pakistan had earlier rejected a visa to Jadhav's mother
Pakistan has repeatedly denied the Indian government's requests for consular access to Jadhav.
Jadhav's mother Avanti had previously tried securing a Pakistani visa to challenge the death sentence verdict awarded to her son by the military court.
The visa application was rejected despite Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's intervention.
India responded by temporarily denying medical visas to Pakistani citizens.
Meanwhile, Indian judge loses re-election bid for ICJ
Dalveer Bhandari, India's candidate for the ICJ, has lost a re-election vote in the UN General Assembly and Security Council.
A final round of ballots on Monday will decide Bhandari's judgeship.
The ICJ will give its final verdict on Jadhav's case in December.
Pakistan has appointed an ad-hoc judge to the ICJ. If Bhandari loses, India won't have its own judge in the ICJ.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Mobile Dental Clinic of Azercell Telecom LLC has released a report about its activities during the first half of 2017. It is reported that the Clinic examined 124 children in boarding school No.10 in Pirshagi in January and further 50 children at complete secondary school of Zangilan settlement in February and March. In addition, 102 children living in SOS Children's Village located in Ahmadli settlement benefited from professional dental service of the Clinic in April and May. The Clinic also provided free aid to 47 members of Yasamal District Organization for Disabled in June.
Overall, 323 people were examined in the first half of this year.
Aimed at serving children deprived of parental care not only in Baku, but also in the regions, Mobile Dental Clinic has served children in boarding schools and orphanages in Shaki, Guba, Gusar and Balakan, SOS Children's village and boarding school in Gandja, orphanage in Lankaran, boarding school in Lerik, refugee camp and boarding school in Bilasuvar.
Taking into account that most of the orphanages in Azerbaijan have no dental cabinets, Azercell has equipped Mobile Dental Clinics with advanced medical facilities. Up until now, over 4000 people have been examined and treated if needed by the Mobile Dental Clinic staff.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Truly wireless earphones have become a trend due to their portability and convenience. Nothing had entered the segment in July this year with its first-ever product, the ear (1). It has a unique design and offers key features like active noise cancellation and wireless charging. But should you consider ear (1) over OnePlus Buds Pro, which is also a solid option under Rs. 10,000?
Takeaways Why does this story matter?
Both the Nothing ear (1) and OnePlus Buds Pro boast an impressive feature list. They have a modern design, a compact form factor, and all the new-age features that were earlier available only with premium earphones. The Nothing ear (1), with its aggressive marketing and affordable price-tag, has also managed to sell over 1,80,000 units.
Design OnePlus Buds Pro is lighter in weight
Nothing ear (1)
OnePlus Buds Pro
Nothing ear (1) features a transparent design with silicone tips and IPX4 water resistance. It comes in a single white color variant. On the other hand, the OnePlus Buds Pro has an AirPods Pro-like design with glossy stems and IP55-rated built quality. It is available in Matte Black and Glossy White color options. The Buds Pro is also slightly lighter (4.7g v/s 4.35g).
Sound Both wearables support Active Noise Cancellation
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Subothini Sara Selvendran
(MENAFN- The Conversation) Visiting Researcher in Medicine, University of East Anglia Profile Articles Activity
Sara is an internal medical trainee completing her postgraduate training in London, with an interest in Dermatology. She graduated from Imperial College London with double distinction and a BSc in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, before taking up an academic foundation role in Dermatopathology at the University of Southampton. Her research included the molecular immunological aspects of Dermatology focussing on skin cancer and nitric oxide. Sara is the junior doctor representative for the DermSchool Subcommittee, British Association of Dermatologists. She has an interest in teaching and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from Cardiff University. She is currently a visiting researcher at the University of East Anglia.
- present Visiting Researcher in Medicine, University of East Anglia
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Scriling becomes most visited News Site in UEFA euro Cup event Coverage from Nepal
(MENAFN - Yukesh Media) Scriling is a News Website that became the most visited site in Nepal to cover UEFA/Euro cup Event Coverage.
Scriling News Covered All the Euro cup-related coverage from Nepal in Nepali time giving readers an option to discover the Euro cup event more easily.
There are currently 3 Billion (Nepali Figure) Internet users in Nepal searching for the latest news and special coverage from Nepal, and Euro Cup-related news was the most searched event of all time.
Over millions of people love to get euro cup-related coverage even they can watch everything on regular TV and Cable networks.
This year Scriling was ahead of the mainstream Digital Networks to cover the Euro cup-related News, Presenting users with Euro cup schedules, fixtures, and more news.
Scriling also covers Political, business, and entertainment news inside and outside the Country.
Scriling seems to be writing content that is loved by readers of all age groups to read and get updated with the latest happenings inside the Country.
Scriling is growing on its reader base every day. On the Euro cup event Coverage, scriling was Ranked one on google search from Nepal.
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(MENAFN) On Monday, Belgium's foreign minister announced that the initial Belgian aircraft has taken off to deliver food and hygiene supplies via airdrop to Gaza.
"The situation in Gaza is dire, with huge humanitarian needs," Hadja Lahbib penned an article on X, highlighting the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the besieged Palestinian enclave.
Observing that the initial Belgian aircraft designated for the airdrop of food and hygiene products has initiated its departure, she further mentioned: "Belgium remains fully committed on all fronts. The violence must end!"
Belgium recently announced that its Rapid Response Team (B-FAST) would dispatch supplies via an A400M military transport aircraft on March 4th.
Following a cross-border incursion by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas on October 7th, Israel initiated a deadly offensive on the Gaza Strip. The ensuing Israeli bombardment has resulted in the loss of 30,534 lives and the injury of 71,920 others, causing widespread destruction and shortages of essential items.
As a consequence of the Israeli military campaign, 85 percent of Gaza's population has been displaced internally, facing severe shortages of food, clean water, and medicine. Furthermore, 60 percent of the enclave's infrastructure has been either damaged or destroyed, as reported by the UN.
Israel is currently facing accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice. In an interim ruling issued in January, Tel Aviv was instructed to cease genocidal acts and ensure the provision of humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Wed 17 Aug 2022, 5:42 PM
Last updated: Wed 17 Aug 2022, 5:53 PM
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday reported 721 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 631 recoveries and 1 death.
Total active cases stand at 19,270.
The new cases were detected through 224,482 additional tests.
The total number of cases in UAE as on August 17 are 1,007,039, while total recoveries stand at 985,429. The death toll now stands at 2,340.
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The threat of Covid 19 has not passed yet. UAE doctors say there are chances of the current Omicron variant leading to long Covid.
“Omicron infection generally causes less severe disease than infections from earlier variants, but in some cases, it could lead to long Covid. Data suggests that Omicron can re-infect individuals, even if they have recently recovered from Covid 19,” said Dr Abdalkarim Nassar, specialist pulmonologist, Burjeel Specialty Hospital, Sharjah.
But doctors have affirmed that the infection with the current variant is very mild and hospitalisation is rare.
People should also be careful while sharing their Al Hosn green pass online , the app has warned.
Al Hosn App is the official UAE app for Covid-19 results. Fully-vaccinated residents get a green pass on the app after testing negative for Covid-19.
In a tweet, the official account of the app shared that the green pass contains sensitive personal data, and that this information can be compromised and misused if shared incorrectly.
Meanwhile, hundreds have re-proposed to their significant others after the lockdown was lifted, with industry experts saying they are noticing almost a 2400 per cent increase in such requests.
A re-proposal is when engaged or married couples propose to their significant others in a much more romantic or grand manner. From seeing one re-proposal a year, event organizers are now getting bookings for at least two re-proposals a month.
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Marin County District Attorney's office announced that they have reduced the charges against the vandals who desecrated and destroyed the statue of St. Junipero Serra on the
Raphael parish from a felony
to a misdemeanor.
This comes after the Archdiocese of San Francisco and Archbishop Cordileone have been left out of restorative justice conversations with the perpetrators. continue reading
St. Junipero Serra statue vandalized in October of 2020 at St. Raphael parish.
On May 24, 2023, Archbishop Cordileone wrote a letter
to the Marin County District Attorney and Deputy District Attorney objecting to the pending decision, raising questions about failure to include the Archdiocese in discussions, and the potential consequences of perpetuating discrimination and violence against the Catholic Church.
Responding to the action, Archbishop Cordileone said,
"It is clear
of action would not
have been taken with anyone else.
In fact, if the same kind of offense had been committed against another religious congregation or group, it would almost certainly have been prosecuted as a hate crime. There have
on Catholic Church property across
including in the
a bullet into
Cathedral. Anti-Catholicism has
a long and ugly history in this
Now, with this
decision, the Marin County District Attorney has
signal that attacks on Catholic houses of worship and sacred objects may continue without serious legal consequence."
The Serra statue on the property of St. Raphael parish was destroyed by vandals in October of 2020. Read more about the incident here .
Read Archbishop Cordileone's letter in english
SOURCE Archdiocese Of San Francisco
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The Ministry of Defense: The Royal Saudi Air Defense Intercepts and Destroys A Ballistic Missile Launched by the Houthi Militia Towards Riyadh
(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Riyadh, December 7, 2021, SPA -- Statement by the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense Brigadier General Turki Al-Malki
'The Royal Saudi Air Defense has intercepted and destroyed this evening a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia towards Riyadh. The interception resulted in scattered debris over some residential areas, with no damages recorded. This vicious, irresponsible behavior of attempting the deliberate and systematic targeting of civilians and civilian objects by the terrorist militia contradicts all divine teachings and humanitarian principles, and violates the Customary International Humanitarian Law. The Ministry of Defense will undertake all necessary and deterrent measures to safeguard civilians and civilian objects, protect its territory and national capacities, and stop these hostile, cross-boarder acts of aggression in accordance with the customary International Humanitarian Law.
02:55 LOCAL TIME 23:55 GMT
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Walmart, Home Depot profits, trade sales, recent home sales become main focus
(MENAFN) The trade sector will be the main topic this week with investors processing July's sales data on Wednesday and mutual profits throughout the week from main players, as well as Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, TJX Companies and Kohl's.
Investors will as well receive new informs from the Conference Board's index of financial main indictors and current home sales.
U.S. shares showed a strong recover on Friday with all three of the main averages recording incomes of 1percent+ as investors applauded a modest pullback in customer and producer costs, while wondering the Federal Reserve may ease the size of next rate increases.
The Nasdaq Composite started a new bull market, going up by 3percent for the week, the highest close as of April. For now, the Dow and S&P recorded the best levels as of May, soaring 2.8percent and 3.2percent, one-to-one.
FOX Business thinks next events might move financial markets in the next days.
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Addis Ababa, December 23 (IANS)| The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said that as of Wednesday evening, the number of confirmed cases of Kovid-19 in Africa reached 9,259,813.
The special health agency of the African Union (AU) said the death toll across the continent stood at 226,536 and 8,405,631 patients had recovered from the disease, Xinhua news agency reported.
Africa CDC said South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya and Ethiopia are among the countries with the most cases on the continent.
Africa According to the latest data from the CDC, the African continent represented 3.3 percent of all reported COVID cases globally, as well as 4.3 percent of all COVID-related deaths globally.
In terms of caseloads, southern Africa is the most affected region, followed by the northern and eastern parts of the continent, while Africa is the least affected region in the continent, according to the CDC.
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