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US President Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, denied that he ever advocated regime change in North Korea under questioning from Senators on Thursday.
'I have never advocated for regime change,' Pompeo said during a confirmation hearing with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, adding that he is "not advocating for regime change.'
The nominee was pushing back on a question from Senator Ben Cardin, who asked whether Pompeo still advocated removing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as recent comments he made suggested. Speaking last July, Pompeo seemed to indicate that the administration would consider removing Kim Jong-un from power as one possible objective.
'As for the regime, I am hopeful we will find a way to separate that regime from this system," Pompeo said at the Aspen Security Forum. "The North Korean people I'm sure are lovely people and would love to see him go."
"It would be a great thing to denuclearize the peninsula, to get those weapons off of that, but the thing that is most dangerous about it is the character who holds the control over them today," he said.
At the confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Pompeo, who is currently CIA director, also cast doubt on prospects for the planned summit between Trump and Kim.
'No one is under any illusions,' that the meeting can achieve a comprehensive agreement on denuclearization, he said. But he added that it could 'set us down the course to achieve a diplomatic outcome that America and the world so desperately need."
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Governor seeks applicants for insurance board
Governor Dayton announced this week that the process of appointing a board for MNSure, Minnesota’s health insurance exchange, has begun.
MNSure is a new marketplace where Minnesota individuals, families and small employers can get quality, affordable health insurance and access tax credits or assistance to help pay for coverage.
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USDA study identifies characteristics of beginning farmers as well as needs
Several U.S. Department of Agriculture programs are designed to support the special needs of beginning farmers, including financial support in the form of loans and higher conservation payment rates.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 1 (IANS) Filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, who is eagerly waiting for the Asia premiere of his new movie 'Kill' at the Red Sea Film Festival 2023, has called it a 'genre-defining' film.
The film will be premiered at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The entire team of the film including Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor are at the festival to showcase their film.
Following the overwhelming response at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Nikhil expressed his confidence that "Kill" will continue to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression at the esteemed Red Sea Film Festival.
“I am thrilled to showcase 'Kill' at the Red Sea Film Festival. After the positive reception at TIFF, the anticipation for the film has only grown. This hard-core action film is a testament to the dedication and talent of everyone involved,” he said.
Added Nikhil:“It's a genre defining film and I'm excited that the film is getting wide recognition from international audiences through festivals like TIFF and now Red Sea.”
The director acknowledged the honour of being present at the Red Sea Film Festival, emphasising the significance of sharing the film with such a diverse and esteemed audience.
"Kill" promises to deliver an adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience, raising expectations as one of the most anticipated films of the festival.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) MANILA –“I do not think anybody wants to go to war,”
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said following his meeting with Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco last week.
“We really should view this as a work in progress. It's a process,” Marcos Jr added, referring to the two sides' intensifying maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
The seemingly cordial meeting saw the two leaders agree on the need to establish guardrails in their bilateral relations. Both sides also made their respective redlines clear, with the Filipino president realistically acknowledging that“the problems remain and it is something that we need to continue to communicate [on with our Chinese counterparts].”
With few signs yet of big-ticket investments from the West , Marcos Jr is also intent on reviving frayed economic ties with China, which has yet to implement multi-billion infrastructure pledges in the Southeast Asia nation.
In many ways, the Marcos-Xi meeting mirrored the pragmatic undertones of the much-covered summit between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart.
Tellingly, the Filipino president immediately visited the US naval facility in Hawaii after the APEC Summit. There, the two allies finalized new defense deals, including on intelligence sharing and maritime security cooperation.
By all indications, Marcos Jr seems intent on enhancing the Philippines' bargaining position and overall deterrence capabilities vis-à-vis China, while keeping communication channels with Beijing intact.
By combining engagement and deterrence, the Filipino president hopes to reset his country's terms of engagement with the Asian superpower.
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Finland court sentences Russian paramilitary over border violations
(MENAFN) Reports from local media in Finland indicate that a court in the southern Kymmenlaakso region has sentenced Russian far-right paramilitary figure Yan Petrovsky for border offenses. Petrovsky, purportedly associated with Rusich, a neo-Nazi unit of the Wagner group, was found guilty of breaching an entry ban to Finland. The court handed down a suspended prison sentence of 40 days along with a fine of €80 (approximately USD86), as reported by a Finnish broadcaster on Tuesday.
Petrovsky's legal troubles in Finland trace back to his detention in July at Helsinki Airport, where he was apprehended on separate terrorism charges at the behest of Ukraine. He was intercepted while attempting to board a flight to France using a counterfeit passport. Ukrainian authorities claim Petrovsky was involved with pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine under the banner of Rusich between 2014 and 2015.
Despite being listed on EU sanctions and banned from entering Finland, Petrovsky sought asylum in Finland using the alias Voislav Torden. It is alleged that Petrovsky managed to enter Finland in 2022 and 2023 under false identification as Voislav Torden.
Furthermore, reports suggest Petrovsky may have committed war crimes during the 2014-2015 conflict in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, as reported by Germany's news agency. Despite Ukraine's extradition request, Finland's Supreme Court declined to extradite Petrovsky in December, citing concerns over the possibility of inhumane prison conditions in Ukraine, according to the broadcaster.
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ONDC's Daily Transactions Likely To Touch 100,000 By January 2024
New Delhi, Sept 13 (KNN) Open Network of Digital Commerce (ONDC)'s Chief Executive Officer T Koshy informed that the platform is expected to reach 100,000 transactions per day for retail and food delivery by January next year.
During the Global Fintech Fest, Koshy revealed that ONDC is currently facilitating 40,000 retail transactions at its peak. At present, ONDC operates in the retail and mobility sectors.
ONDC aims to challenge the dominance of e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart by promoting open networks for local commerce. By integrating into ONDC, businesses of all types can access buyers, sellers, and delivery partners necessary for e-commerce.
ONDC has a network of approximately 68,000 merchants, including well-known FMCG companies like Pepsand Mondelez. Additionally, another major FMCG brand is expected to join the network soon.
The platform will soon begin its mobility services in many of the country's major cities. In the coming months, it also plans to offer financial products from banks and NBFCs on its platform.
According to a report from buisnessline, banks are also seeking approval from RBI to become buyer apps on ONDC. This would allow consumers to purchase groceries or food through banking apps.
Recently, Nammi Yatri, ONDC's taxi platform in Bengaluru, implemented a daily fee of Rs 25 for auto drivers using its network. Although ONDC currently does not charge merchants to use its network, it plans to introduce a minimal fee once transaction volumes increase.
"We will likely introduce a nominal fee for businesses on our network once there are sufficient volumes,” Koshy stated.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The first ship to be loaded with Ukraine's grain has left Turkey. The vessel is expected to arrive in Ukraine's port of Chornomorsk tomorrow evening.
Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkey, Vasyl Bodnar, said this in a comment to Ukrinform.
'The cargo ship Fulmar S has left the Turkish port of Bandirma in the direction of the port of Chornomorsk after an inspection off the coast of Kilyos, which was carried out this morning by representatives of the Joint Coordination Centre. The ship is expected to arrive in Chornomorsk in the evening of August 6,' Bodnar said.
According to him, the ship loaded with Ukrainian grain will then the port of Chornomorsk and sail in the opposite direction along the 'grain corridor' within the framework of the UN initiative and the agreement signed in Istanbul on July 22. Read also:
Ukrainian farmers harvest 17.5M tonnes of grain
The ship is sailing under the flag of Barbados.
As Ukrinform reported, on the morning of August 5, the first convoy of vessels with Ukrainian grain left the Great Odesa ports. Three ships, the Navi Star, the Rojen and the Polarnet, carrying 57,000 tonnes of Ukrainian corn, where heading to Turkey, Great Britain and Ireland. Today's convoy resumed navigation from the port of Chornomorsk.
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(MENAFN) One billion Chinese individuals' personal information has allegedly been stolen by a hacker from the Shanghai police, which, according to cyber experts, could represent one of the greatest figures breaches in history.
The "ChinaDan" online alias issued an offer to sell the more than 23 terabytes (TB) of data for 10 bitcoins, or around USD200,000, previous week on the hacker site Breach Forums.
The post also mentioned, “in 2022, the Shanghai National Police (SHGA) database was leaked. This database contains many TB of data and information on Billions of Chinese citizen.”
It added, “databases contain information on 1 Billion Chinese national residents and several billion case records, including: name, address, birthplace, national ID number, mobile number, all crime/case details.” News agency was unable to confirm the post's veracity.
On Monday, demands for comment were not answered by the Shanghai police or administration, and the self-described hacker, ChinaDan, was likewise unreachable by Reuters, but over the weekend, the post generated a lot of discussion on Weibo and WeChat in China, with many users concerned that it may be true.
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Punjabi music lovers, rejoice! For, Ratul Sharma has dropped a new romantic dance track, titled Desi Munda. Set in a party, the music video features Sharma singing praises of desi style over everything foreign. Rishika Mishra is the female lead in the MV while Sunjoy Bose has composed the music. It is sweet to listen to but lacks any recall value. Here's our review.
Song Music is groovy, lyrics sometimes come off as crass
The song is light and breezy and thus does not try to go in too deep. It is a simple track, trying to demonstrate how a desi munda [man] and his ways are better than videshi [foreign] ones. Although the music composition and production [by Ganesh Waghela] are groovy, the lyrics by Ozil Dalal come off as crass at times.
Video Plot in MV follows unrealistic storyline catering to male gaze
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(MENAFN) During Thursday’s trading session, gold prices surged to unprecedented historical levels as Federal Reserve officials confirmed their expectations of reducing interest rates in 2024. This surge was further fueled by anticipation surrounding job data in the United States. Gold settled in instant transactions at USD2,299.28 per ounce, reaching an all-time high of USD2,304.09 earlier in the session. The trend of gold prices reaching record levels has persisted since the previous Thursday, indicating sustained momentum in the market.
US gold futures also saw an increase of 0.2 percent, reaching USD2,318.70. Michael Langford, the chief investment officer at Scorpion Minerals, attributed the surge in gold prices to the depreciation of currencies globally against the dollar. This depreciation, influenced by various factors, has led people to view gold as a reliable hedge against the declining value of local currencies. The sentiment of uncertainty surrounding currency fluctuations has bolstered the appeal of gold as a protective asset.
Federal Reserve officials, including Chairman Jerome Powell, reiterated the need for further discussions and data before considering a reduction in interest rates. Despite market expectations of a rate cut in June, the Fed remains cautious and emphasizes the importance of monitoring economic indicators closely. The upcoming release of the US jobs report for March, scheduled for Friday, and new inflation data next week are anticipated to provide additional insights into the economic landscape.
The confluence of factors, including expectations of Fed policy shifts, economic data releases, and global currency dynamics, continues to drive gold prices to historic highs. Investors closely monitor these developments as they navigate market volatility and seek avenues for wealth preservation and risk management.
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LONDON, /PRNewswire/ - Equiti Capital, an entity of Equiti Group, has signed the Statement of Agreement to the FX Global Code of Conduct.
The Code sets out principles of good practice in the wholesale foreign exchange market. It provides a common set of guidelines to promote the integrity and effective functioning of the market.
Following the adoption of the Code of Conduct by several central banks, including the Bank of England, as well as other major players in the FX markets such as the banks, buy-side market participants and non-bank liquidity providers, Equiti has taken the appropriate steps, based on the size and complexity of its activities and the nature of its engagement in the FX market, to align its activities to adhere to the principles of the Code.
Benedict Sears, Head of Equiti's FX Agency Desk and Group Head of FX and PM Liquidity, said:“Signing the FX Global Code of Conduct supports Equiti's client-focused approach to liquidity provision in the FX market.
“The Code provides a framework to evaluate execution choices and helps clients know what to expect from counterparties and liquidity providers, a principle fully supported by Equiti.
“We encourage more trading counterparties and market participants to adopt the Code to contribute to a robust global financial market.”
All global entities within the Equiti Group will also embrace the principles of the Code to further instil the highest industry standards across the Group. Operating within a strong governance framework, working with regulators and applying global best practices is a key part of Equiti's business model.
The purpose of the FX Global Code of Conduct is to promote a robust, fair, liquid, open, and appropriately transparent market in which a diverse set of Market Participants , supported by resilient infrastructure, can confidently and effectively transact at competitive prices that reflect available market information and in a manner that conforms to acceptable standards of behaviour.
About Equiti Group:
Equiti Group's global footprint includes local offices in Europe, the UK, the Middle East, the Americas, Africa, and the Asia Pacific regions and provides trading support and services on the world's leading trading platforms MT4 and MT5.
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Port of Spain (Trinidad), Sep 15 (IANS) Trinbago Knight Riders scored their third win in the Caribbean Premier League as they beat Guyana Amazon Warriors by 26 runs.
Guyana Amazon Warriors won the toss and put Trinbago Knight Riders into bat. Knight Riders opener Tion Webster was caught leg before off the first ball of the match, but Nicholas Pooran (20) and Colin Munro (42) shored up the innings.
Munro and then Andre Russell left in quick succession and even as wickets fell at regular intervals, Tim Seifert (27), Sunil Narine (26) and Kieron Pollard (16) took them to 150 for eight.
While chasing, Guyana lost their opener, Paul Stirling, in the first over to Daryn Dupavillion. Though Guyana did reach 81 for three, the wickets thereafter fell regularly and they were bowled out for 124 in less than 18 overs. Andre Russell (3/16) and Akeal Hossain (3/36) and Narine (2/9) bowled superbly to take their side to a good win.
Trinbago Knight Riders: 150/8 in 20 overs (Colin Munro 42, Sunil Narine 26; Tabraiz Shamal 4/36, Romario Shepherd 3/22) beat Guyana Amazon Warriors 124 all out in 17.5 overs (Chandrapaul Hemraj 28, Andre Russell 3/16, Akeal Hossain 3/36, Sunil Narine 2/9) by 26 runs. Man of the match: Sunil Narine
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk met in Ireland with Speaker of the Knesset of the State of Israel Amir Ohana. The parties discussed the global consequences of Russian aggression.
"A very frank and substantive conversation. First of all, we talked about the crimes that the Russian Federation commits on Ukrainian soil every day, the global consequences of Russian aggression and the value of supporting Ukraine. I noted that today the struggle for what the world would be like in the next 100 years continued," Stefanchuk posted on Facebook .
According to him, "a terrible duel between dictatorship and democracy" is ongoing. "It is very important that democracy wins. And this will prove that democracy has power," Stefanchuk emphasized.
The interlocutors also paid attention to the Peace Formula of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. Stefanchuk called on Israel's parliament to join the implementation of this initiative.
"Finally, I thanked the Israeli side for providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and the intention to continue doing so in the future," Stefanchuk stressed.
As reported, Stefanchuk is on a working visit to Ireland where, in particular, he is participating in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament.
Photo: Facebook , Ruslan Stefanchuk
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Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kajol has revealed how her daughter Nysa Devgn gave up on her captioning skills on Instagram.
'When I made my debut on social media, everything was under the surveillance of my daughter Nysa. She made it a point to decide my pictures and captions. This drill went on for one or two months and after that, she gave up on me saying that she couldn't manage me anymore,' the actress said.
Kajol, who is known for her work in films like 'Baazigar', 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge', 'Gupt' and 'Dushman', among others, is currently busy promoting her upcoming film 'Salaam Venky'.
The 48-year-old said her daughter had a lot of problems with her captioning skills for which she stopped handling her social media account.
'She has a lot of problems with the captions I put, and she would complain saying that only I can understand my captions. Though I told her that if she does not want, I would not put such captions, but she said she doesn't want to do it. So unfortunately, I am only doing the captioning now,' Kajol shared.
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QatarEnergy targets more than 11mn tonnes per year (mtpy) of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and the production of 5GW of solar power by 2035, HE the Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi said, highlighting Qatar's commitment to CCS and renewable energy production.
“QatarEnergy is moving forward to help meet the growing global demand for cleaner energy, of which LNG is the backbone for a serious and realistic energy transition,” al-Kaabi said at a media event where QatarEnergy announced its selection of TotalEnergies as the first international partner in the multi-billion dollar North Field South (NFS) expansion project.
Al-Kaabi said:“We are committing big investments to lower the carbon intensity of our energy products, which constitute a key pillar of QatarEnergy's sustainability and energy transition strategy.
“Furthermore, as you reported recently, we have announced the Ammonia-7 Project, the industry's first world-scale and largest blue ammonia project with a capacity of 1.2 mtpy.'
Blue ammonia is produced when the carbon dioxide generated during conventional ammonia production is captured and stored. It can be transported using conventional ships and then be used in power stations to produce low-carbon electricity.
The new plant, which is estimated to cost $1.156bn, will be located in the Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC) and will be operated by Qafco as part of its integrated facilities.
Last month, QatarEnergy's affiliates, QatarEnergy Renewable Solutions (QRS) and Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qafco) signed the agreements for the construction of the Ammonia-7 project, the industry's first world-scale as well as the largest blue ammonia train, which is expected to come into operation by the first quarter of 2026.
Al-Kaabi said QatarEnergy was always talking to buyers globally, whether in Europe or Asia, and would continue to do so for commercial contracts for the expansion project as per market needs.
“Uniper and RWE (German utilities) have a great relationship with us, we have been dealing with them for the last 20 years, we have contracts with some of them,' al-Kaabi said.
'So, we are talking with both of them and there isn't anything that I can say that is different from what I always say on commercial contracts, which is I don't discuss them,” he added.
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Smart lockdown only solution to contain COVID-19: Dr. Zafar
ISLAMABAD-Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr. Zafar Mirza says the number of coronavirus cases in the country is decreasing while monsoon season would further help in reducing the cases.
The Special Assistant said people should go to hospitals and laboratories for the COVID-19 tests. He said 128 laboratories have been established across the country for this purpose.
He said the government is taking actions against the medical stores and private laboratories for overcharging the people.


(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi on Tuesday received Prime Minister Hani Mulki who conveyed His Majesty King Abdullah's greetings to Sisi.
During a meeting at the Heliopolis Palace in Cairo, Mulki congratulated Egypt for the successes it has achieved at various levels, referring to both countries' identical stands over regional issues, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The premier highlighted the 'brotherly and strategic' ties between both countries, expressing keenness to further develop them in all fields, especially at the trade level.
He also stressed the importance of implementing bilateral agreements, facilitating the exchange of goods, alleviating procedures for registering Jordanian medicines in Egypt and increasing national exports to the Egyptian market.
The prime minister highlighted the significance of increasing coordination between Amman and Cairo in the reconstruction of Syria and Iraq, referring to the possibility of benefitting from Jordan's location, which can be a base for construction and logistics processes, in a way that achieves integration between both countries' economies.
Talks also went over the latest regional developments and crises in several Arab countries, mainly Syria and Iraq, with Mulki and Sisi reiterating the importance of reaching political solutions that can preserve the unity of land and ensure the safety of people.
In addition, they discussed military cooperation between Jordan and Egypt.
The president highlighted the importance of continued cooperation to move to wider scopes of collaboration, citing the importance of public awareness of the nature of challenges facing the Arab nation and the need to join efforts to overcome them.
He also spoke about Egypt's capability to overcome all challenges, referring to the reforms the republic is implementing in several fields.
Several senior officials from both countries attended the meeting.
During his meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Sherif Ismail, Mulki called on the Egyptian side to facilitate procedures related to a bilateral agreement to reduce transit fees by 50 per cent for cereal, tourist and container vessels coming to the Aqaba Port through the Suez Canal, Petra added.
Mulki also urged expediting executive measures to implement a memorandum of understanding in the pharmaceutical sector within a fixed schedule to raise the number of registered Jordan-made medicines in Egypt to 60, and ease restriction to the process.
Both sides agreed to 'immediately' register Jordanian medicines in Egypt and to proceed with measures that guarantee activating cooperation protocols between both countries' health ministries.
They also settled other differences and obstacles facing trade exchange.
During the meeting, they agreed to consider establishing a joint logistic centre to be tasked with contributions to reconstruction processes in Syria and Iraq.
Meanwhile, Mulki met with Egypt's Minister of Defence Gen. Sedki Sobhy. Talks focused on military cooperation and exchanging relevant expertise, as well as the war on terrorism.
Mulki listened to a briefing on the Egyptian army's role in establishing a new administrative capital, according to Petra.
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(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Human Rights Watch (HRW) leveled accusations against the governments of Panama and Colombia, asserting their failure to adequately "protect" migrants traversing the perilous Darien jungle en route to the United States.
In a comprehensive 110-page report, HRW detailed instances where authorities on both sides of the border fell short in safeguarding the fundamental right to life of migrants navigating the hazardous terrain. The report highlighted lapses in investigating violations, which encompassed issues such as sexual abuse, armed group activity, kidnappings, and fatalities occurring along the journey through the jungle.
“Whatever the reason for their journey, migrants and asylum seekers crossing the Darién Gap are entitled to basic safety and respect for their human rights along the way,” stated Juanita Goebertus, who serves as Americas director at Human Rights Watch.
According to HRW's findings, Colombia's presence in the region is notably sparse, leaving migrants vulnerable to exploitation by armed groups like the Gulf Clan, which exerts control over the flow of migrants.
Conversely, the Panamanian government has adopted a "controlled flow" strategy, which imposes restrictions on the free movement of migrants within the country and prioritizes expediting their departure to Costa Rica rather than addressing their humanitarian needs, as outlined in the report.
“Colombian and Panamanian authorities can and should do more to ensure the rights of migrants and asylum seekers crossing their countries, as well as of local communities that have experienced years of neglect,” declared Goebertus.
In 2023, over half a million individuals, including 113,000 children, traversed the challenging terrain of the Darien Gap, as reported by Panamanian authorities. There is an anticipation that this number may surge even higher in 2024.
Disturbingly, since 2021, more than 1,500 individuals have reported instances of sexual violence, while the International Organization for Migration (IOM) documented 245 cases of disappearances between 2021 and March 2023.
However, it is suspected that the actual number of disappearances could be significantly greater. Despite these alarming statistics, crimes perpetrated against migrants in the Darien Gap are often left uninvestigated and unpunished by authorities from both Panama and Colombia.
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Bengaluru, Oct 14 (IANS) A youth shot his mother and sister dead on Thursday apparently for not cooking tasty sambar at Kodagodu in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district.
The incident took place on Wednesday and the accused, Manjunath Haslar (24), was arrested on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Manjunath's mother Parvathi Narayana Haslar (42) and sister Ramya Narayana Haslar (19).
Manjunath, who's known to be a drunkard, got into an argument with his mother over the sambar she had prepared, saying that it was not tasty enough. He also opposed his mother's plan to buy a cellphone for his sister Ramya by taking a loan.
Parvathi had reportedly told Manjunath that he was no one to tell her whether to buy the cellphone for his sister. At this point, an enraged Manjunath shot her with a country-made gun that was lying at home. Later, he also shot his sister, the police said.
The incident came to light after the accused's father returned home and lodged a complaint with the police against his son.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, June 26 (KUNA) -- As the peak summer holiday time approaches, over 141 individuals were arrested last week in the latest law enforcement swoop which took place at over 226 airports around the world, the European Union's police agency, Europol, reported Tuesday.
Between 18 and 22 June, 61 countries, 69 airlines and six online travel agencies were involved in the the Global Airport Action Days targeting criminals suspected of traveling with airline tickets bought using stolen, compromised or fake credit card details.
The International Air Transport Association estimates that the airline industry loses over USD one billion per year as a result of the fraudulent online purchases of flight tickets. In addition, millions of innocent citizens are affected through the misuse of their credit card data, said the Hague-based Europol, in a press release.
Fraudulent online transactions are not only highly lucrative for organised crime, but they are also often purchased to facilitate more serious criminal activities including illegal immigration, trafficking in human beings, drug smuggling and terrorism.
Europol's Executive Director, Catherine de Bolle commented that "Airline fraud is not only highly lucrative for fraudsters, it creates the risk of serious criminals and terrorists traveling around the world anonymously, potentially to endanger others. We are striving through initiatives like this one, working hand in hand with our private partners, to disrupt criminal movements and activities." (end) nk.bs
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Doha: Barwa Real Estate Company said yesterday that it intends to sell its shares in Al Imtiaz Investment Group Company, which is a leading Kuwaiti Sharia'a compliant investment group. Over 276.6 million shares, representing 24.40 percent of the company's issued shares will be sold, said Barwa Real Estate Company in a statement to Qatar Stock Exchange.
“Barwa Real Estate Company announced its intention to sell its shares in Al Imtiaz Investment Group Company K.S.C., a public joint stock company registered in the State of Kuwait. The number of these shares is (276,631,657) shares, representing 24.40 percent of the company's issued shares,” said Barwa Real Estate Company in a statement.
The sale process will take place in accordance with the regulatory procedures issued and the regulations set by the Kuwaiti Capital Markets Authority and the Kuwait Stock Exchange.
This disclosure is made on the same date as the disclosure sent to the Capital Markets Authority and the stock exchange in the State of Kuwait regarding the same matter.“This is in compliance with the regulations of the Qatar Financial Markets Authority regarding disclosure requirements for listed companies,” said the company.
Barwa will later disclose the details of the sale if it occurs, as required by the regulations of Qatar Financial Markets Authority.
Al Imtiaz Investment Group Company has a diversified portfolio of assets that span across different markets globally with a focus on the GCC and wider MENA region. It is regulated by the Capital Markets Authority, Central Bank of Kuwait, and Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
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Chennai, Feb 7 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) on Tuesday said it closed the third quarter of FY23 with a lower net of Rs 1,336.51 crore.
The company is mulling loan repayment/prepayment of Rs 5,000 crore during next fiscal, said a top official.
The company said for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, it had earned a consolidated operational revenue of Rs 4,781.71 crore (Q3FY22 Rs 4,071.98 crore) and a net profit of Rs 1,336.51 crore (Rs 1,535.28 crore).
According to APSEZ, its net profit for the period under review was lower as compared to previous year's corresponding period due to a higher forex mark-to-market loss (Rs 315 crore in 3Q FY23 versus Rs 13 crore in 3QFY22).
'Continuing with our growth journey, APSEZ is targeting FY24 EBITDA of Rs 14,500-15,000 crore. Besides an estimated capital expenditure of Rs 4,000-4,500 crore, we are considering total loan repayment and prepayment of around Rs 5,000 crore, which will significantly improve our net debt to EBITDA ratio and bring it closer to 2.5x (2.5 times) by March 24,' said Karan Adani CEO and Whole Time Director.
Referring to a short-seller's allegations against the group companies of irregularities, APSEZ said no financial adjustments are needed to the quarterly/half yearly results of the companies and its subsidiaries.
'The management will further evaluate an independent assessment of the matter, if required,' APSEZ said.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Burjeel Royal Hospital has opened in Al Ain, inaugurated by Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region. Sheikh Hazza bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, under-secretary of the Court of the Abu Dhabi Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region; Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman and managing director of VPS Healthcare; and a number of officials witnessed the event.
Sheikh Tahnoun praised the support of the leadership of the UAE in promoting world-class healthcare, that has been one the core pillars of development in the country.
He asserted that both government and private healthcare facilities are aligned with the best international standards to the its citizens and residents.
Dr Vayalil emplasised that the hospital will provide integrated family healthcare, complying with the requirements of the Garden City. "We have aligned our services with the directives and vision of the wise leadership of the country. We have worked in line with the government's vision of providing access to the best healthcare facilities to its citizens," added Dr Valayalil.
Amir Firdaus, CEO of Burjeel Group, said: "With Burjeel Royal Hospital, we cater to every member of the Al Ain region with emphasis on women's privacy. Specialties concerning women's health are completely separated from the general visitors. We also offer highly advanced neo-natal intensive care unit and specialised emergency section."
The 100-bed facility has 17 specialised physicians, 65 nurses and over 36 support staff. Burjeel Royal Hospital has the distinction of offering a women's-only section comprising consultation rooms, labour and delivery suite, caesarian operating room suite, neo-natal intensive care unit, among others, to ensure complete privacy for women patients.
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) ;">By Asmaa Bahadi
Rabat -King Mohammed V, the father of modern Morocco, died on 10 of Ramadan 1380 hegira (26 February 1961), only a few years after the Kingdom declared its independence after a long and a fierce fight against colonialism. Today, Morocco commemorates the 57th anniversary of the death of the late Mohammed V, the hero of liberation. King Mohammed V had devoted his life to succeed at the ultimate mission: the recovery of the full independence of his country. He made ??many sacrifices for his people’s freedom and dignity, including going through exile, which he was forced into along with the Royal Family by the colonial authorities. Moroccans underwent a long march towards the country’s liberation and conducted a battle that they approached on all fronts in tight symbiosis. They were led by the liberator of the nation, a sovereign whose reign was closely linked to the fight for national independence and the exercise of sovereignty and freedom for Moroccan people. Throughout his fight against colonialism, the late Mohammed V worked in constant consultation with the national movement and voices of the people. The strong activism of Moroccan people promoting his return from exile unlocked the way for the triumphant return of the sovereign to the country, where he announced the end of the Protectorate to millions of Moroccans. Mohammed V was also considered as a first order African leader, a symbol of anti- colonialism and anti-racism, calling for unity, independence and peace in the world.
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(MENAFN) In a recent editorial, Vatan-e-Emrooz focused on Iran's latest missile test and its impact on the Zionist regime. The publication emphasized that the test of the Khorramshahr 4 missile has instilled great fear among the Zionists. According to media and experts from the regime, this ballistic missile is specifically designed to target and destroy the usurpers of Quds.
Situated approximately 1,100 kilometers from Iran's western borders, the occupied territories can now be reached and targeted from within Iran using this missile. The editorial pointed out that although the Zionist regime possesses advanced missile defense systems, recent events involving Palestinian resistance groups have demonstrated the limitations of these systems, such as the Iron Dome. The success rate of such systems is not 100%, and they can be rendered less effective through various strategies, including changes in missile tactics or launching attacks in large numbers. While the regime has other missile defense systems intended to counter Iranian long-range ballistic missiles, their full operational capability has not yet been realized.
In a separate commentary, Etemad discussed the relationship between Afghanistan and the Taliban, drawing insights from Iran's former cultural advisor to Afghanistan. The editorial asserted that the Islamic Republic undoubtedly possesses greater power than the Taliban and is capable of dealing with them more firmly. It further emphasized that considering the extensive support Iran has provided to the Taliban and Afghanistan over the past two decades, there is an expectation for serious actions to be taken to compensate Iran for its contributions. One such action would be the implementation of the Helmand Water Treaty of 1973, which has remained largely unfulfilled since its inception, except for partial implementation during the early years of Hamed Karzai's government and Zahir Shah's government.
Etemad criticized the perceived weakness of the treaty and argued that Iran should adopt a more resolute approach in asserting its water rights in the region. The editorial emphasized the need for the issue of water rights to be pursued more decisively, highlighting Iran's significant role and responsibility in providing support to Afghanistan and its people throughout the years.
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Thai authorities intercepted nearly 900kg (2,000 pounds) of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a cargo shipment at Bangkok's Port Custom Office and bound for Taiwan where it could be sold for up to $79mn, a customs official said yesterday.
The drug was seized by customs officials late on Friday, hidden in powder form inside 161 white silicon slabs in packages destined for Taiwan.
“The 897kg of crystal meth is worth about 500-600mn baht ($15-$18mn), but once they reach their destination they will be worth 2.7bn ($79mn) baht in market price,” Thai Customs director-general Patchara Anuntasil told a press conference yesterday.
Patchara said that Thai and Taiwanese authorities are both investigating.
The methamphetamine market has continued to expand and diversify in East and Southeast Asia, unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic.
In October, police in neighbouring Laos seized a record haul of 55mn methamphetamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine tablets in the Golden Triangle region where the borders of Myanmar, Thailand and Laos meet.
The Golden Triangle has a long history of illicit drug production and has recently served as a massive production centre for amphetamine-type stimulants, especially methamphetamine, used by Asian crime syndicates with distribution networks reaching as far as Japan and New Zealand.
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(MENAFN- AFP) The IMF should show "good faith" and avoid making excessive demands of Greece should it choose to participate in the Greek rescue programme's remaining 11 months, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday.
"The IMF's position should be in good faith and without added requirements," Macron said at the start of a two-day official visit to Greece.
Greece's third rescue programme, currently financially supported by EU states alone, runs to August 2018.
The IMF has said it will only contribute funds to the programme if EU creditors take further steps to lighten Greece's debt load, which has yet to happen over strenuous objections by Germany.
Macron on Wednesday bemoaned that the EU had to turn to outside assistance in the first place to rescue Greece in 2010, noting that this reflected a "lack of confidence" between European member states and institutions.
"I don't think that having the IMF supervise European programmes is a good method... the credibility and sovereignty of Europe justified doing things differently," Macron said.
Macron said European rescues were not the IMF's "primary vocation" and that in Greece's case, European ministers spend an excessive amount of time agonising over growth forecasts 25 years into the future, at the global lender's behest.
"If you could tell me my own country's growth forecast in three years I'd be happy," he jibed.
Greece, on the receiving end of two multi-billion euro rescues in which the IMF has been a part since 2010, has frequently complained of the Washington-based lender's demands for fiscal cuts and labour reform.
But Germany in particular has insisted on retaining the IMF, at least in a supervisory role.
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Greenland Minerals and Energy renews key Kvanefjeld exploration licence
() has renewed the key exploration licence over its Kvanefjeld Project area in Greenland for a further three years.
License EL 2010/02 covers the northern Ilimaussaq Complex located in southern Greenland and hosts the Kvanefjeld Sørensen and Zone 3 rare earth-uranium deposits
These collectively account for a global polymetallic resource base of greater than 1 billion tonnes.
Kvanefjeld also has a Measured Resource of 143 million tonnes with an initial mine reserve on the way.
The license has been renewed in accordance with Greenland’s rules and regulations and is in good standing.
Importantly license EL 2010/02 features an addendum that allows for the exploration of radioactive elements which are not otherwise covered by standard exploration licenses in Greenland.
GGG is currently working to complete all the necessary studies that are required to apply for an exploitation licence.
These include a comprehensive feasibility study and social and environmental impact assessments.
Upon approval by the Greenland government the exploration licence will be converted to exploitation (mining) licence.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has ordered the provision of medical and logistical assistance to captive Ukrainians after their release.
The parliament's first deputy head, Ukraine's representative in the humanitarian subgroup of the Trilateral Contact Group, Iryna Gerashchenko, said this after a special meeting in the administration of the head of state. She did not disclose the names of the Ukrainians who are to be released, the 112 Ukraine television channel reports.
"Ukraine's president has just ordered that, first, all hostages who will be released on December 27 must undergo medical and psychological rehabilitation in hospitals that previously treated deputies and ministers, but now their doors will be opened to our prisoners The president also instructed the Defense Ministry to do everything to ensure that our men and women who will be released could be delivered to their families. All logistics and technical issues have been discussed," Gerashchenko said.
According to her, militants should only fulfill all the agreements reached earlier by the parties.
It became known that prisoner swap under the formula "306 for 74" would be held on Wednesday, December 27. The time and place are not reported for security reasons. It is envisaged that Ukraine will hand over the persons whose dismissal does not contradict the legislation.
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Nido Petroleum to acquire Otto Energy's interest in the Galoc oil field
() has offered US$108 million in cash for ’s () 33% working interest in the producing Galoc oil field offshore Philippines.
The offer has been recommended by Otto’s board as superior to the previous sale agreement with Risco Energy Investments.
The acquisition will more than double Nido’s interest in the field to 55.88% from 22.88%.
Its production base will also increase to more than 4000 barrels of oil per day.
Nido plans to fund the acquisition through a combination of existing cash reserves and debt.
As part of the funding arrangements its major shareholder Bangchak Petroleum Public Company Limited has committed to providing a revolving debt facility of up to US$120 million at an arm’s length basis.
This will have an initial interest rate of 6% per annum plus LIBOR. The interest rate increases by 2% annually with a maximum rate of 12% plus LIBOR.
The company intends to seek shareholder approval for the loan security package at its next Annual General Meeting in 2015.
Nido will pay Otto a US$10.8 million deposit and will assume all production rights and liabilities associated with Otto’s 33% working interest (including abandonment costs) with effect from 1 July 2014.
Completion of the transaction is conditional on Otto shareholder approval.
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(MENAFN- Leisure Plus) Bonfires originated as a ritualistic custom of lighting large fires as beacons of commemoration in the 1600s. The word comes from the Middle English term Bonefire.
The roots of Sri Lanka’s premier music distrubition label titled Bonfire shares similar origins.
Sandun Wijemanne Nissanka ; CEO and Founder of Serandip Music Group, Serandip Records, Serandip Publishing and Bonfire Distribution named the company from his inspiration as a young scout in school. He was charmed and fascinated with the tradition of lighting bonfires at scouting camps. This was a common practice as a celebration of music, food and dance after a long day. Those special moments and memories chiseled deep into his heart stayed with him, and so stirred awake when he was inspired to form the distribution label. Bonfire represents diversity, festivity, harmony and celebration at its core.
Bonfire is a true asset to artists as well as independent record labels. The distribution giant has offered a helping hand to the local music industry needing respite from the pandemic, and solace during these stressful and arduous times.
Bonfire is the first exclusive music distribution platform in Sri Lanka with global reach. And that in itself is a major benefit for domestic talent.
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Virginia Property Group Inc. has named Cindy Butler as its top producer for July.
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HIV cases rise in Minnesota in 2012
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota health officials say the number of HIV cases reported to the state increased 8 percent in 2012 compared to the previous year.
The Department of Health says 315 new cases of the virus that causes AIDS were reported last year, compared to 292 new cases in 2011.
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KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): Patients visiting the Orthopedic and Physiotherapy Centre in southwestern Khost province resent the shortage of female staff.
This centre was established several years ago under the umbrella of the Public Health Department by an NGO working for the rehabilitation of the physically-challenged people.
Around 1,000 patients, half of them women, visit the facility every month. But visitors often grumble about the shortage of women medics
Wahid, who approached the medical facility, commended its services. However, he called the lack of female staff a major problem.
He said the people of Khost adhered to traditional and did not like to send their women to male doctors.“This issue must be addressed by appointing women physiotherapists.”
Mujeeb, who visited hospital, claimed seeing several people returning without showing their female patients to male doctors.
He said the people take their patients to other health centres due to lack of female doctors in this hospital.
“While coming here, we hope they will help us, they will address my leg pain complaint. One shortcoming is that the limb plastic quality is inferior and should be improved.”
Haya, another visitor, said it was difficult for women explaining their issues to a male doctor.
She noted many women, including amputees and those suffering from back pain or other severe problems frequented the centre.
Haya commented:“It's very easy for female patients to visit women doctors and get better treatment.”
Dr Musa Jan Bashirzoy, director of the prosthetic facility, told Pajhwok most of their female patients visited Kabul and other places due to lack of female staff.
He said he had shared the issue with relevant agencies and hoped that female doctors and health workers would be hired soon.
“A woman physiotherapist is urgently needed at this centre because some attendants don't want male doctors to examine female patients. They go back without getting their problems resolved,” he explained.
Director of Public Health Dr Gul Sahib Shah said he had shared the problems of this centre with relevant government officials.
“We are in contact with the Ministry of Public Health, and it will appoint approximately seven or eight female staffers. Other shortages are also being discussed with officials,” he added.
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(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) A new case of Wild PolioviType 1 (WPV1) has been reported in Behsud district of Nangarhar province in the East region of Afghanistan . This brings the total number of WPV1 cases in the country to 4 in 2023.
The case involves a 48-month-old boy who experienced paralysis symptoms on May 16, 2023. The case was reported and investigated on the same day, with stool samples collected on May 16th and 17th for testing.
The district of Behsud had previously reported WPV1 cases on October 21, 2014. Genetic analysis has revealed a similarity of 99.44% between the current case and a previcase in Bara, Khyber, which indicates a potential link.
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The affected child, residing in Saracha Ghondai, Samarkhel villages of Behsud district, was reported from Fatima-Tuz-Zahra provincial hospital. The child had received 3 doses of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) through routine immunization and additional 7+ doses during Supplementary Immunization Activities (SIAs). The last OPV dose was administered on May 15, 2023, prior to the onset of paralysis.
Efforts are underway to address the situation , with health authorities focusing on the area and its accessibility for immunization campaigns and routine vaccination programs. It is important to note that personal hygiene and sanitation conditions in the area are reported to be poor.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russian navy's Sergei Kotov patrol boat destroyed by the Ukrainian drones overnight Tuesday had been guarding the Kerch Strait connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
This was stated by the spokesman for Ukraine's Naval Forces, Dmytro Pletenchuk, who spoke with Radio Svoboda , Ukrinform reports.
"This ship guarded our Kerch Strait, in our territorial waters," he said.
Pletenchuk added that Ukraine had shut down this part of the sea for navigation.
"Lat year, we warned them they shouldn't be around there," said the spokesman.
The official also recalled that the Sergei Kotov patrol ship had previously sustained combat damage.
Pletenchuk noted that such vessels can perform a variety of tasks, protecting bases and waters, as well as controlling civil navigation. Read also:
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian patrol ship Sergei Kotov
The official also reported on the national telethon that the Russians ran a search and rescue operation in the immediate aftermath of the strike so some crew members were definitely pulled out of the water and evacuated, he believes.
"But given that these events unfolded in the night hours, given that the low water temperature, and given the fire damage the vessel sustained, I can't say that most of the crew survived," said the spokesman.
"This is being verified. It is one of the most difficult cases to verify. Of course, the enemy conceals casualties. And, by the way, they were also supposed to have a helicopter on board. This is the case where you 'get two for the price of one' so why pay more?" said Dmytro Pletenchuk. Read also:
Sea Baby drones drastically changed situation in Black Sea - Navy
As reported, Ukraine's defense intelligence confirmed that in the early hours of Tuesday, March 5, its Group 13 special unit employed maritime drones to attack the Russian Black Sea fleet's Sergei Kotov patrol boat off the coast of Crimea. The Russians are believed to have had plans to put an anti-aircraft missile system on board the vessel, said intelligence spokesman Andriy Yusov .
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Treasury shares below 5% of share capital
In accordance with Section 31 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, it is hereby announced that Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S as of 25 May 2023 owns a total of 381,749 treasury shares of nominally DKK 1 (in total nominally DKK 381,749) after the cancellation of 6,000,000 shares, as announced in Company Announcement no. 21/2023. The Company ́s holding of treasury shares represents 0.44% of the share capital.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Baku, Azerbaijan, July 12
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Representatives from the 'Stop Nenskra' campaign showed up in Luxembourg at the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) annual meeting on July 12th and delivered a petition to the international development banks calling them on not to finance the Nenskra hydropower plant (HPP) project in Svaneti, Georgia,Trendreports via CEE Bankwatch Network.
As reported, the petition, which aims to protect a precious river valley in Svaneti from the construction of a 280 MW hydropower plant with a 125m high dam, included over 89 000 signatures from the international community. It targeted two European banks, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Europeans called on the banks to pull out of the controversial project that threatens to damage the pristine environment and livelihood of local villagers, and which would create considerable economic risks for the country.
Both of the targeted international development banks, the EIB and the EBRD, have approved loans for the Nenskra project, in the amount of USD150 million and USD 214 million respectively, but neither of them has signed the final loan contracts yet.
The petition was initiated by Bankwatch and its member group in Tbilisi, Georgia – Green Alternative. Founder of Green Alternative, Manana Kochladze, who submitted the petition and signatures to EIB and EBRD representatives in Luxembourg, said:
"This petition showed the power of global support, how tens of thousands of Europeans raised their voices for the local indigenous people of Svaneti and stood in solidarity for their protest. If implemented, the Nenskra hydropower plant could cause irreparable damage to the untouched river and mountain ecosystem in Svanet'.
According to her, it would deprive the local indigenous communities of their ancestral lands.
Manana Kochladze noted that along with this, the Nenskra project will cause fiscal risks for the country, a proper environmental assessment has not been conducted, it does not comply with the country's legislation and its processes are not transparent.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Dec. 2
By Huseyn Hasanov – Trend:
Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov will attend a meeting of foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral states in Moscow on Dec.4-5, the Turkmen Dovlat Habarlary state news agency reported Dec. 2.
The report on preparations for this meeting was presented at the session of the Government of Turkmenistan.
Meredov informed that the meeting will cover issues related to the agenda of the 5th Summit of the Heads of Caspian Littoral States that is scheduled for 2018 in Kazakhstan.
In this regard, the foreign ministers of the Caspian states will pay a particular attention to the draft Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea.
They will also continue discussions and consultations on draft pentalateral agreements dealing with various areas of cooperation in the Caspian Sea, including Agreements on Cooperation in Trade, Economics and Transport.
The Caspian littoral states – Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkmenistan and Iran – signed the Framework Convention for Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea in November of 2003.
Russia and Kazakhstan signed an agreement on the delimitation of the northern part of the Caspian Sea in order to exercise sovereign rights for subsoil use in July 1998. The two countries signed a protocol to the agreement in May 2002.
Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan signed an agreement on the delimitation of the Caspian Sea and a protocol to it on Nov. 29, 2001 and Feb. 27, 2003, respectively.
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia signed an agreement on the delimitation of adjacent sections of the Caspian Sea on May 14, 2003.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, Dec.6. The Trans Adriatic
Pipeline (TAP) is Italy's second largest source of gas supply,
according to October data from the Ministry of the Environment and
Energy Security, trend reports with reference to TAP AG consortium.
Gas transportation to Italy via TAP rose by 21 percent in
October 2022, as compared to the same period in 2021.
As the European section of the Southern Gas Corridor, TAP has
the capacity to transport approximately 10 billion cubic meters of
gas per annum (bcm/a) to several markets in Europe. The pipeline is
also designed with the potential to expand its throughput capacity
up to 20 bcm/a.
TAP is strategically and economically important to Europe and
essential in providing reliable access to a new source of natural
gas. TAP plays a significant role in boosting Europe's energy
security, supply diversification, as well as decarbonisation
TAP's shareholding is comprised of bp (20 percent), SOCAR (20
percent), Snam (20 percent), Fluxys (19 percent), Enagás (16
percent) and Axpo (5 percent).
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(MENAFN- Morocco World News) Rabat - Saint Lucia's External Affairs Minister Sarah Flood-Beaubrun reiterated her country's support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan as a basis for a consensual solution to the Western Sahara conflict, reported Maghreb Arab Press (MAP). Flood-Beaubrun made her remarks on the Moroccan plan on the sidelines of the "World Congress of Families," which took part on the Caribbean island on November 17 and 18. The two-day event saw the participation of Morocco, whose leadership in different sectors was lauded by Flood-Beaubrun. The official specifically commended the development projects launched in Morocco's southern provinces, citing "development at all levels" during her participation in Dakhla's Crans Montana Forum. Earlier this year, the President of the Senate of Saint Lucia, Andy G. Daniel, expressed his support for Morocco's proposal, describing it as "a clear manifestation of the will, resolution, and determination of the populations to establish peaceful coexistence." In a communiqué received by MAP, Daniel called the Moroccan plan "reflective, representative, reliable, and responsible," adding that he had "no doubt[s]" that the Moroccan Plan could "meet the hopes and desires of the entire population" in the kingdom's southern provinces. Saint Lucia Seeks Closer Ties with Morocco Flood-Beaubrun has also expressed her country's ambition to cooperate with Morocco in fields such as agriculture, healthcare, and tourism. According to Minister Flood-Beaubrun, the island nation aims to deepen its cooperation through benefiting from Morocco's experience and leadership in different sectors, particularly the agricultural field. In addition to agriculture, Saint Lucia seeks also to learn from Morocco's health sector. "We currently want to expand and deepen this cooperation to integrate the health sector, and benefit from the expertise of Morocco in this area," said the official. She has also noted her country's existing educational cooperation with Morocco, stating that several students from Saint Lucia are already pursuing higher education in Moroccan"
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Brentford humiliates Man United with 4-0 win
(MENAFN) Manchester United’s dreadful start with new manager Erik ten Hag resumed with a 4-0 disgrace against Brentford in the English Premier League yesterday.
United, seeking to regain their form after their 2-1 opening week surprise loss against Brighton, were shocked by a perfect first 45 minutes performance by Brentford, who had scored four times by the 35th minute.
Josh Dasilva opened the score line of this humiliation in the 10th minute as goalkeeper David de Gea made a mistake and was unable to keep out his relatively tame shot from distance.
Mathias Jensen made it to 2-0 eight minutes later after snatching the ball off new United transfer Christian Eriksen.
Ben Mee scored the third with a header in the 30th minute before Bryan Mbeumo struck the final nail in the Red Devils’ coffin to secure an unforgettable loss to the man united at the Gtech Community Stadium.
After a disastrous sixth-place finish last year, United find themselves at the end of the table after these two losses in a row, with additional misery likely in store as they host Liverpool in their next match on Aug. 22.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Vadym Khlupianets, 26, a ballet dancer with the Kyiv Operetta Theater, who joined Ukraine's Armed Forces, was killed in a battle with Russian invaders near Bakhmut.
This is reported by Ukrinform with reference to the national operetta press service.
'Terrible news has shaken the crew of the National Operetta of Ukraine. Our 26-year-old ballet dancer Vadym Khlupianets died fighting for Ukraine. The crew of our theater expresses its sincere condolences to the family of the Defender. Eternal glory and memory to our Hero,' the statement says. Read also: ukrainian people have united to defend freedom, no one able to take it from them
Dmytro Khorkin, a member of the board of the Suspilne public broadcaster, reported that the Hero died in the battle near Bakhmut, Donetsk region.
As previously reported, Ukraine's handball star athlete Yevhen Kolesnichenko was also killed in action near Bakhmut.
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FCCLA students attend state conference, earn STAR awards
Minnesota Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) hosted its annual state conference in Bloomington from April 11-13.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN - Jordanian exports experienced notable growth in the first quarter of this year, demonstrating positive trends across various trade partners and economic blocs.
The total value of exports reached JD1.975 billion, surpassing the JD1.815 billion recorded during the same period last year, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
According to foreign trade data from the Department of Statistics (DoS),
the value of national exports to Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) countries went up by 5.5 per cent, reaching JD630 million compared with the previous year's JD597 million.
This increase was primarily driven by higher export volumes to the Saudi market, which amounted to approximately JD204 million, according to the DoS figures.
Exports to the countries under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) witnessed a growth of 11.2 per cent, reaching around JD418 million compared with the JD376 million recorded during the same period of 2022.
This upward trend was mainly attributed to expanded Jordanian exports to the United States, totalling JD394 million.
Jordanian exports to non-Arab Asian countries experienced a remarkable 10 per cent increase during the first quarter of this year, reaching approximately JD616 million compared with JD560 million achieved during the same period last year.
This growth was fuelled by elevated export volumes to India, which amounted to JD 419 million.
In addition, the value of Jordanian exports to European Union countries exhibited a rise of 28.3 per cent, reaching approximately JD81 million compared with the previous year's JD63 million. Belgium emerged as the top European destination for Jordanian exports, accounting for nearly JD18 million.
Jordanian exports to other economic blocs witnessed a 4.9 per cent increase, totalling around JD230 million compared with the previous year's JD219 million. This growth was primarily driven by higher export volumes to the free zone, which amounted to approximately JD106 million.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) A 39-year-old man, impersonating as a Wing Commander, tried to enter the Indian Air Force (IAF) station at Delhi's Palam area, police said on Friday.
The accused, identified as Vinayak Chadha, a resident of Malka Ganj area, managed to breach the first layer of security by presenting forged identity papers but was apprehended during a check by the second layer of security.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Rohit Meena said that on Thursday, a call was received regarding unauthorised entry of a man into the Indian Air Force Station Palam, 3 Wing Camp Area, near Sadar Bazar Metro Station in Delhi Cantonment.
Upon enquiry, a police team found that Chadha was intercepted by IAF personnel while attempting to enter the restricted area.
"Chadha was handed over to the Investigating Officer along with a forged identity card and several other liquor cards bearing the names of different Defence personnel,” said the DCP.
Further investigation revealed that at the Air Force Dental Hospital, Chadha gained entry by falsely presenting himself as a Wing Commander and bypassed the initial security check by using the forged identity document.
“However, he was apprehended by Air Force security personnel during the second layer of security check, prompting them to make a PCR call,” said the DCP.
A written complaint was submitted by a Junior Warrant Officer of the IAF, resulting in a case being registered under Sections 419, 468, 471, and 474 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Delhi Cantonment Police Station.
"Chadha has been arrested and is currently in police custody. Further investigation is underway,” the DCP added.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The Delhi government is being urged to declare a city-wide health emergency, as residents endured a third straight day of heavy pollution, reports.
Air quality readings in India's capital have soared since Tuesday, with one monitor showing levels in the city were 969 -- the World Health Organization considers anything above 25 to be unsafe.
Those levels are based on the concentration of fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5, per cubic meter. The microscopic particles, which are smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, are considered particularly harmful because they are small enough to lodge deep into the lungs and pass into other organs, causing serious health risks.
Officials scrambled to provide a response as TV stations looped video of reporters taking live pollution readings amid a background of thick smog. On the street, residents tied scarfs across their faces as makeshift masks.
On Wednesday, the Delhi government took the unusual step of closing all schools until Sunday, but has so far resisted calls from the Indian Medical Association to declare a public health emergency, and enact more sweeping measures, such as temporarily banning cars from the roads.
The smog has blanketed much of the city in recent days, severely reducing visibility, restricting traffic and delaying flights. Mahesh Sharma, a government minister in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has blamed the unusually high pollution levels on a lack of wind and change in humidity levels.
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Afghanistan- Renovation of Darul Aman Palace Almost Complete
(MENAFN- Daily Outlook Afghanistan) KABUL- The reconstruction of Darul Aman Palace has completed 90 percent and will beready to host the celebration of Afghanistan's Independence Day in another twomonths.
DarulAman Palace was built during the era of King Amanullah Khan who ruledAfghanistan from 1919 to 1929.
Engineerssay they have used materials produced in Afghanistan to rebuild this historicalpalace including marble from Herat province and wood from Kunar province.
Nearly1,000 Afghans are employed by the project to rebuild the Darulaman and Tajbeg,the two historical palaces which were severely damaged during the civil war inAfghanistan.
'Therewas no foreigner advisor, engineers or labors in the project rather it was anAfghani movement, said Abdul Rahman Atash, a government official who isoverseeing the reconstruction of the project.
Officialssaid that the reconstruction of Darul Aman Palace cost nearly $10 million, twopercent less than the amount which was predicted by foreign companies.
'Thework of the [Darulaman] palace structure is completed hundred percent. I cansay our project is completed 90 percent, said Javid Huma, an Afghan engineerworking at the palace.
TajbegPalace is a palace built in the 1920s tohouse the Afghan royal family and is located near the Darul Aman Palace.
AbdulManan Mukhlis, another Afghan engineer working at the Tajbeg Palace said thatthe reconstruction of the palace is completed 80 percent and they are trying tocomplete it before the celebration of Afghanistan's Independence this year.
PresidentAshraf Ghani inaugurated the reconstruction project of Darul Aman Palace in2016 and said it was one of the main demands of Afghans to see the palacerenovated.
TheAfghan government is planning to use the palace as a museum upon completion.(ATN)
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(MENAFN- P&S Intelligence) The elderly population all across the globe is growing rapidly and the U.S. has the fastest growing rate of geriatric population. As per the 2018 Population Bureau Report, the total number of peoples aged 65 and above in the U.S. is predicted to nearly double, 46 million in 2014 to more than 98 million by 2060. Geriatric people are more susceptible to chronic diseases, primarily cardiovascular diseases, which is resulting in a rising demand for resuscitation devices. These devices make use of positive pressure for inflating the lungs of an unconscious person who is not breathing, to make sure that they are oxygenated .
As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the utilization of resuscitation devices can increase the survival chances of a patient by two to three times. Attributed to these reasons, the resuscitation devices market is projected to advance at a considerable pace in the years to come. These devices are utilized for different procedures, namely neonatal resuscitation, cardiac resuscitation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and pulmonary resuscitation. Out of these, the largest demand for resuscitation devices was created for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the past, which is owing to the surging number of cardiac cases around the world.
The major for these devices was created by hospitals in the past, which can be attributed to the large number of surgeries and treatments that are performed at these medical settings. Moreover, the prevalence of chronic diseases is rising rapidly across the globe, which, in turn, is leading to the growth of the resuscitation devices market. Ongoing and incurable chronic diseases affect nearly 133 million Americans, which represents over 40% of the total population of the U.S. This number is predicted to grow to 157 million by 2020, among which 81 million people are expected to suffer from multiple chronic conditions .
In conclusion, the requirement for resuscitation devices is projected to increase across the globe on account of the surging geriatric population and rising incidence of chronic diseases.
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(MENAFN) On Monday, China reaffirmed its endorsement of additional countries joining the BRICS group, countering reports from Diana Mondino, the anticipated next foreign minister of Argentina, who suggested that Argentina would not be joining the coalition.
Argentina, one of the six nations invited to join the BRICS group during a summit in South Africa in August, has been part of the group's effort to reshape the perceived outdated global order dominated by Western powers. However, reports quoted Mondino as stating that Argentina would not be a part of BRICS. Mondino, an economist poised to become the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the administration of newly elected Argentine President Javier Mele, is known for her opposition to Argentina's BRICS membership. President Mele himself supports the dollarization of the Argentine economy and advocates for an alliance with the United States.
In response to the reported comments, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning, during a press briefing, expressed unawareness of Mondino's statements. Mao Ning stated, "What I want to say is that the BRICS cooperation mechanism is an important platform for emerging markets and developing countries to enhance solidarity and cooperation and support common interests." She emphasized that BRICS is an open platform and welcomed any country interested in becoming a member of the BRICS family.
The BRICS group, which recently held a summit in South Africa, has positioned itself as a crucial platform for fostering solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing nations, advocating for shared interests. Despite reported reservations from Argentina, China's stance underscores the group's inclusivity and openness to new members.
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