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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Russia's closure of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk is troubling and only demonstrates the need for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to be present along the entire section of the border between Ukraine and Russia.
President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Swedish MP Margareta Cederfelt said this in her speech at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna on September 16, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
"We have regularly repeated our condemnation of the occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation and its aggression in Donbas and expressed our concern over the recent military build-up in and around Ukraine. Against this backdrop, I find the announced closure of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk troubling," Cederfelt said.
According to her, while this has been a very limited operation facing many obstacles, "it has still been a sign of hope for greater cooperation within this organization."
"More than ever, this latest development demonstrates the necessity for the Special Monitoring Mission to be able to work unhindered and in accordance with its mandate, and to be present along the entire border between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. After all, the SMM mandate covers all of the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine, which includes the Crimean Peninsula," Cederfelt said.
On September 2, at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, Russia announced the Russian president's decision not to support the existing broad consensus within the OSCE on extending the mandate of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk after September 30. 2021.
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(MENAFN) In response to the ongoing escalation between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group, Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to participate in an emergency video conference with other BRICS leaders on Tuesday, as announced by the Kremlin on Monday. The presidential administration provided no detailed information about the agenda of the upcoming event, signaling the urgency and sensitivity of the situation.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently chairs the BRICS group comprising Russia, China, Brazil, and India, announced an extraordinary joint meeting on the Gaza situation. In addition to the regular BRICS members, leaders from Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates have also been invited to participate.
The primary focus of the meeting is the "current humanitarian crisis in Gaza," according to a statement from the presidential office. All participating leaders are expected to provide their insights on the situation, with the anticipation of adopting a joint statement on the matter. The inclusion of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the meeting underscores the international concern surrounding the conflict.
The Israel-Hamas conflict has been ongoing for over a month, with Israel responding to a surprise attack by Hamas, resulting in casualties on both sides. The Gaza Health Ministry reports a death toll exceeding 11,000 linked to Israeli actions in the enclave. The emergency BRICS summit represents a concerted effort to address the escalating crisis, bringing together key global leaders to engage in diplomatic discussions and potentially pave the way for a coordinated response to the unfolding situation in the region.
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Woman arrested at Abu Dhabi Airport for smuggling cocaine
The Abu Dhabi Police in coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Federal Directorate-General at the Ministry of Interior arrested an African transit passenger in possession of 13kg of cocaine that she attempted to smuggle through Abu Dhabi Airport. The woman stashed the narcotics in secret compartments inside weight plates and clothing buttons. According to Brigadier Dr Rashid Mohammed Borshid Head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) the woman was suspected because she was taking the same suspicious flight route. The police were vigilant because they had arrested similar suspects while trying to take flights via the Abu Dhabi International Airport (Transit) on their way from a Latin American country to an Asian country. Brigadier Borshid explained that the suspect identified as 26-year old M. B. recently entered the UAE on a visit visa was behaving suspiciously in the transit area and showed signs of extreme confusion and discomfort which attracted the attention of the authorities at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. "The suspect was submitted to a screening test by the competent airport authorities; this led to the discovery of an amount of expensive cocaine stashed inside well-hidden secret compartments in her travel bag" Brigadier Borshid added.
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Published: Sun 16 Jan 2022, 9:49 AM
Last updated: Sun 16 Jan 2022, 9:56 AM
The UAE will experience a dusty and cloudy weather during the coming week with chances of rains, according to the forecasters.
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said in it's weekly weather report that Sunday and Monday will be dusty and partly cloudy to cloudy over scattered areas accompanied with convective rainy clouds especially over the northern, eastern and some coastal and western areas.
“The winds will be moderate to fresh Southeasterly winds and strong at times especially with clouds causing blowing dust and sand, with speed 20 – 30 reaching 50 km/hr. The sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and moderate to rough in Oman sea.”
The NCM said from Tuesday to Thursday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times accompanied with some convective clouds with rainfall especially by afternoon over some northern, eastern and some coastal areas.
- UAE weather: Rain lashes several parts of country; police urge caution
The country will experience moderate to fresh southeasterly becoming Northwesterly winds gradually by afternoon freshening at times especially with clouds causing blowing dust and sand, with speed 20 – 30 reaching 50 km/hr.
The sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and moderate to rough in Oman sea during the three days.
Thursday will see moderate Northwesterly winds freshening at times especially over the sea westward, with speed 15 – 25 reaching 40 km/hr.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Tamil superstar Suriya had hit it big with his 2020 venture, Soorarai Pottru. The drama action flick had made it to the "IMDb Top 1000" list back in May with a rating of 9.1/10 on IMDb (Internet Movie Database). Although it still maintains the impressive score, Suriya's latest offering, Jai Bhim, has toppled the Sudha Kongara-directorial to become Suriya's best-rated venture on the platform.
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Although Indian cinema has a massive reach and a big market, critical acclamation often evades big-budget movies. And, the art films, made for the select few, do not reach the masses. When the recent "IMDb Top 1000" list was published, no other Indian movie, except for Soorarai Pottru , had made it to the top 50. Thus any Indian movie doing well must be appreciated.
Numbers 'Jai Bhim' boasts a rating of 9.6 currently
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JERICHO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#areadevelopment –Area Development's 37th annual corporate survey and 19th annual consultants survey reflect the impact of tight labor markets and inflation on corporate executives' site and facility plans across a range of small and large companies in varied industries.
About half of the corporate respondents represent manufacturing firms and more than half are C-suite executives. A third of the respondent companies employ 100–499 people, with nearly another third employing 500 to 1,000+ workers. About 60 percent of the Corporate Survey respondents say their expansion/investment decisions have been greatly or moderately affected by current economic conditions; only 29 percent plan to open a new domestic facility in 2023, but a third will expand an existing facility's footprint this year.
Nearly all of those responding to our Consultants Survey are working with manufacturers, and more than 60 percent work with companies of various sizes, i.e., having 100 to 5,000 or more employees. Three quarters also say their clients had been greatly or moderately affected by current economic conditions as well as recent government legislation, e.g., CHIPs Act, IRA.
Labor costs is ranked as the #1 site selection factor by the Corporate Survey respondents, followed by quality of life, availability of skilled labor, energy availability, and construction costs. The respondents to our Consultants Survey rank availability of skilled labor as their clients' #1 concern, followed by energy availability, and labor costs, proximity to major markets, and state and local incentives tied for the #3 spot.
Interestingly, both the corporate respondents and the responding consultants say more emphasis is being placed on DEI and ESG initiatives as part of the site selection process, with 40–50 percent of each group saying these initiatives are taken into consideration.
When it comes to the geographic location of new facilities, 37 percent of those planned by the Corporate Survey respondents and 47 percent of those planned by the responding consultants' clients are slated for the southern regions of the U.S.
A full review of this year's Corporate and Consultants Surveys can be found in the Q1/2023 issue of Area Development and online at areadevelopment.com/survey .
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(MENAFN) On Thursday, data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute revealed that the Turkish economy surpassed expectations, exhibiting robust growth of 4.0 percent in the fourth quarter. This performance contributed to a full-year growth rate of 4.5 percent, buoyed significantly by resilient domestic demand. Despite challenges such as a slowdown in major trading partners and the impact of devastating earthquakes in February, Turkey's economy demonstrated resilience and managed to outpace forecasts.
The fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth, adjusted for seasonal factors and calendar-related reasons, remained positive, expanding by 1.0 percent compared to the previous quarter. This growth trajectory, while slightly moderating, indicates ongoing momentum in the economy.
Expectations for economic growth in 2023, as indicated by a Reuters poll, hover around 4.3 percent, closely aligned with the government's medium-term program forecast of 4.4 percent. The fourth-quarter GDP growth projection of 3.5 percent, though slightly lower than anticipated, underscores the economy's continued expansion.
Comparing with the preceding year, where the economy expanded by 5.5 percent in 2022, the Turkish economy's performance in 2023 showcases resilience and adaptability amidst evolving global and domestic economic landscapes. Furthermore, revisions to third-quarter growth figures, upwardly adjusted to 6.1 percent from 5.9 percent, reflect a positive trend in economic activity, further underscoring Turkey's economic vitality and potential for sustained growth.
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(MENAFN) On Monday, the Biden administration issued a pressing alert to Congress, emphasizing the crucial requirement for the approval of tens of billions of dollars in military and economic aid to Ukraine. The administration stressed that Kyiv's efforts to resist Russia's invasion could come to a standstill without this support.
In a letter addressed to leaders of the House and Senate, and subsequently made public, Shalanda Young, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, cautioned that the United States would exhaust funds for supplying weapons and assistance to Ukraine by the year's end. She emphasized that this depletion of resources would “kneecap” Ukraine on the battlefield.
She further mentioned that the US already has finished the money that it has used to support Ukraine’s economy, and “if Ukraine’s economy collapses, they will not be able to keep fighting, full stop.”
“We are out of money — and nearly out of time,” she mentioned.
President Joe Biden has proposed an aid package totaling nearly USD 106 billion, intended for Ukraine, Israel, and other priorities. However, the proposal has encountered resistance on Capitol Hill, with increasing doubts about the scale of assistance for Ukraine.
Even among Republicans who support the funding, there is a demand for changes in U.S.-Mexico border policies to address migrant flows, set as a condition for approving the aid.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized on Monday that Congress faces a crucial decision: whether to sustain support for Ukraine's fight for freedom within the 50-nation coalition established by President Biden, or to disregard historical lessons and allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to succeed. “It is that simple. It is that stark choice, and we hope that Congress on a bipartisan basis will make the right choice.”
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War risk insurance prompts increase following Red Sea ship attacks
(MENAFN) In response to a series of attacks on ships in the Red Sea, insurance premiums covering war risks have seen a notable increase, according to sources from the navigation and insurance sectors as reported by Reuters on Monday. The attacks occurred on Sunday, targeting three commercial vessels in international waters in the southern Red Sea. These incidents have raised concerns about heightened risks to commercial navigation in the region.
The recent attacks are part of a broader trend of escalating hostilities in Middle Eastern waters since the onset of the conflict between Israel and Hamas on October 7. The U.S. military confirmed the attacks on Sunday, attributing them to international waters in the Red Sea. The Yemeni Houthi group claimed responsibility, asserting that drone and missile attacks targeted two Israeli ships.
Jacob Larsen, head of maritime safety and security at Bimco, expressed the view that the Houthi group seems inclined to target any sea vessels with links to Israel, regardless of the strength of those connections, posing a potential risk of collateral damage to non-Israeli individuals such as crew members.
Contrary to the Houthi claim, Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hajari denied any connection between the mentioned ships and Israel. The U.S. Central Command also clarified that the three attacked ships had affiliations with 14 distinct countries. As tensions persist and maritime security becomes increasingly complex, the situation underscores the growing challenges faced by the shipping industry in the region.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Around a dozen children from the paediatric oncology ward of The Royal Hospital were treated to a Big Bus tour organised by the I-Wish charity foundation.
Children under treatment for cancer at the hospital, along with their mothers and medical practitioners, boarded the bus that toured Muttrah passing along the scenic city landscapes along Wadi Kabir, the corniche and old Muscat.
'It's a short trip, and it's a good diversion for these children who are stuck in the routine of treatments,' said a staff nurse Sameera who was with the children on the bus.
Talking about the safety procedures onboard the bus she added, 'All emergency precautions were been taken to ensure that the children were in a sterile and safe environment.'
Puja Khimji from the charity foundation I-Wish explained how these children are usually not allowed to go out into public places because of low immunity. 'So this idea of a city tour in a bus turned out to be one that factored in all the risks, especially since they are in an enclosed, contained space with the doctors and nurses accompanying the children incase of an emergency.'
The foundation has been actively working among the young cancer patients at The Royal Hospital for over six years.
Many of the young cancer patients receiving treatment at the hospital usually are from the interiors, said Karen Van de Ruit from I-Wish. 'They probably haven't seen Muscat. When Krupa Khimji from Mosaic Events suggested the idea of a bus tour for the children, it seemed like a refreshing idea for the kids,' Karen added.
The tour was supported by Big Bus Tour and Travel Point Oman. 'A small collaboration like this can make a huge difference and it's encouraging to see organisations come together for a good cause,' said Krupa.
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Marches and demonstrations of military bands were held in
various parts of Azerbaijan's Baku, on June 26 [Day of the Armed
Forces of Azerbaijan], Trend reports.
Marching of military bands were held from 10:00 (GMT+4) through
12:00 (GMT+4) in the direction of Heydar Aliyev Palace, Bulbul
Avenue, Nizami Cinema, Neftchilar Avenue, Azadlig Square, shopping
center AMAY, Alley of Martyrs, Flame Towers, Ichari Shahar metro
station, Gosha Gala Gates (Double Gates), Baku Puppet Theatre,
Azneft Square, Bahram Gur statue, Huseyn Javid park, Huseyn Javid
Avenue, Parliament Avenue, Alley of Martyrs, Officers Park Baku,
Baku State Circus, Heydar Aliyev Palace, Samad Vurgun Street,
Neftchilar Avenue and Narimanov Avenue, Central Park, National
Drama Theater, Winter Park, Heydar Aliyev Palace, Central Bank.
Military bands will perform in six places of Baku - Heydar
Aliyev Park (opposite the Heydar Aliyev Palace), Flag Square in
Azneft circle, Museum Center (opposite the Fountain Park on Baku
Boulevard), Officers Park Baku, Koroglu Park and Fountains Square
Baku, from 19:00 (GMT+4) to 21:00 (GMT+4), on June 26.
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(MENAFN) In an unexpected downturn, United Kingdom retail sales experienced a significant decline in October, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting a 0.3percent month-on-month drop in the volume of goods sold, contrary to economists' expectations of a 0.4percent increase. The latest figures reveal the lowest sales level since early 2021 when Covid-19 restrictions were in effect. Compared to the same period last year, October sales recorded a 2.7percent decrease, signaling a concerning trend.
The ONS report also highlighted a revised 1.1percent decline in September, worsening the outlook for the retail sector. Both economists and retailers attribute this unexpected slump to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and adverse weather conditions. The adverse effects of the particularly wet second half of October are believed to have played a role in reducing footfall, dissuading consumers from making purchases, especially for autumn/winter clothing ranges.
Sandra Horsfield, an economist from Investec bank, noted that the weather impact, combined with the unusually warm September and early October, might have kept consumers away from shops, contributing to the overall sales decline. The gloomy figures raise concerns about the potential stagnation of the British economy, with fears of a winter recession looming.
The unexpected retail slump adds to the challenges facing the UK economy, and there is growing speculation that GDP could be revised to a negative reading. Horsfield emphasized the risk of a winter recession, attributing it to higher interest rates gradually impacting household and business finances. The unfolding economic scenario underscores the need for close monitoring and proactive measures to address the emerging challenges in the retail and broader economic landscape.
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(MENAFN- Hip Hop-24) John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator for national security at the White House, said Sweden, Finland and Turkey should resolve their differences.
Kirby pointed out in a press conference, on Friday, that Washington strongly supports the accession of Sweden and Finland to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization "NATO", but it believes that the differences with Turkey among the three countries should be resolved.
He pointed out that the United States is aware of Turkey's concerns regarding Sweden and Finland's membership in NATO, stressing the need to continue negotiations in this regard.
On June 28, 2022, Turkey, Sweden and Finland signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding regarding the accession of the latter two countries to NATO, after they pledged to respond to Ankara's demands regarding cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
On January 21, the leader of the Danish far-right "hard line" party, Rasmus Paludan, burned a copy of the Qur'an near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm, amid tight police protection that prevented anyone from approaching him while he was committing the provocative act.
On a large scale, this abuse caused an uproar in the Muslim world, and Turkey considered it a "provocative act" of "hate crimes" and canceled a visit by Swedish Defense Minister Pal Johnson to Ankara.
On Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent a message to Sweden not to wait for Ankara's support regarding its membership in NATO, as long as it does not respect Islamic beliefs.
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(MENAFN- Asia Times) An Arab man paid a Filipino worker's fine – 100,000 riyals or US$26,667 – to release her from jail in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Filipina named Junevie San Juan went to Jeddah to work as a dental assistant in October 2013. However, she was arrested a few days later for smuggling drugs from Manila, reported.
San Juan was sentenced to three years jail and ordered to pay a fine of 100,000 riyals (1.3 million Philippine pesos). She denied the allegations, saying she was the victim of a drug-smuggling syndicate.
Consul General RJ Sumague from the Philippine Consulate in Jeddah said San Juan had finished her jail term, but could not be released as she needed to pay the fine as well.
But in December a man named Abdulaziz Khamees talked with San Juan's parents and expressed his intention to help free their daughter as he believed she was innocent.
San Juan, who comes from Bicol, is now able to return to the Philippines.
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Walt Disney Co. plans to nearly double investment in its parks and resorts segment to $60 billion over the next ten years.
The world's largest theme-park operator said it has over 1,000 acres of land it could develop and cited the increased profits it has seen over past years from investing in rides, cruise ships and other attractions tied to its movies and characters, according to a filing Tuesday.
Disney said it has seen record growth in customer spending at the parks over the past two years, and a significant decrease in the number of tickets it sells at a discount, compared with before the pandemic.
The market reacted negatively to the news, however, with Disney shares down 3.25% to $82.26 as of 10:15 a.m. in New York.
The company is hosting a three-day series of events for Wall Street analysts at its Walt Disney World resort.
The program, which began Monday, includes tours of the theme parks as well as of its newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish. Also scheduled were presentations from Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and theme parks chief Josh D'Amaro.
Rival Comcast Corp. has also been investing in its Universal Studios theme-park business with smaller attractions planned in Texas and Nevada and a giant new resort under construction in Orlando.
Disney has been wrestling with seismic changes in the TV and film business as consumers watch more programing on streaming services, rather than on traditional TV and in movie theaters. Iger has said the company may sell traditional channels like ABC, and that it's looking for a strategic partner at ESPN.
Iger returned to run the company in November after the board fired CEO Bob Chapek. Disney shares have recently traded at nine-year lows.
Separately, Warner Music Group said it had hired longtime Disney financial executive Bryan Castellani to be its new chief financial officer.
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Doha: The Ministry of Culture organised Community Days for Mauritania, the Philippines, and India, as part of the Cultural Diversity Festivals held on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Each community day of the three countries was marked with a showcase of their rich cultural programme through various performances — dancing, singing, and exhibition of arts and handicrafts.
Charge d'Affaires at the Embassy of Mauritania in Qatar, H E Mohamed Abdulaziz Mohamedou congratulated Qatar on the success of the opening and organisation of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
He also praised the cultural character that marked the tournament, as the country allocated different cultural spaces for this occasion, which showed the Arab-Islamic character of this tournament, and enabled the fans of the participating teams to introduce their cultures.
The cultural programme of the Mauritanian community also included the presentation of various aspects of its popular culture that reflected diversity and inclusiveness. A presentation was made about“Al Mahdara Al Shanqitiya” (religious school), during which the audience learned about the method of authentic education in Al Mahadhir and how to prepare students from the stage of infancy to the stage of memorising the Holy Qur'an, texts and jurisprudential interpretations.
Philippine cultural day meanwhile presented a cultural dress fashion show for kids and adults, a cultural dance number - mascara parade and dance, and modern Harana, among others. It also featured Philippine crafts, dresses and accessories.
During the Indian cultural day, performances included: Haryanvi dance, kolkali, dandiya dance, Oppana, Punjabi bangara dance, duff mutt, peacock dance, Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi, Malayalam songs, musical sculpture and folk songs. Various paintings of artist Abdul Basit were also exhibited, and an exhibition of mehndi designs, handicrafts, Islamic calligraphy, and various food items was held.
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Unconstitutional ruling on prohibition on firearms for marijuana users
(MENAFN) On Friday, a federal court ruled that the federal statute preventing marijuana users from having firearms violates the Second Amendment and dropped charges against a man suspected of breaking it.
United States District Judge Patrick Wyrick of Oklahoma argued in his decision that while the government had the right to limit gun ownership by "dangerous" individuals, it could not argue that Jared Harrison's "mere status as a user of marijuana justifies stripping him of his fundamental right to possess a firearm." The court emphasized that just consuming the medicine, which is permitted in the state for medicinal reasons, is "not in and of itself a violent, forceful, or threatening act."
In his decision, Wyrick quoted the Supreme Court decision from last year (New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen) that strengthened gun rights and criticized the federal ban on gun ownership by cannabis users as "unconstitutionally vague" and "in violation of the Due Process Clause" in addition to being an infringement on Harrison's Second Amendment rights.
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Iraqi star charges Economist ‘to defend Arab women rights’ after magazine used her photo
(MENAFN) An Iraqi star, which picture was used by The Economist to illustrate a story around fatness in the Arab world, disapproved discriminations of Arab women rights by the West.
Enas Taleb, who is 42 years old, has charged the British weekly newspaper for disrespecting her privacy after using her picture without consent in an article around why women are “fatter” than men in the Arab nations.
Taleb informed Anadolu Agency in an exclusive meeting that “The magazine has insulted all Arab women after using my picture in an article about obesity and overweight in the Arab world.”
"I’m against valuing a woman based on the shape of her body,” she stated.
She went further on, "I felt offended when I saw my picture in the article. The magazine has used my photo in an offensive context, I’m an artist and have my social status. The newspaper did not respect my status among fans.”
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) cannot be finalised without an Indian commitment to lower import duties on cars and car parts since this is a politically sensitive issue in the European Union (EU), the EU Ambassador to India Tomasz Kozlowski said in New Delhi on Friday.
The India-EU FTA negotiations, which started in 2007, were suspended in 2013 after the two sides failed to reach an agreement in some important areas.
'For political reasons, no FTA will be approved in the EU Parliament without having car and car parts included.
We can have a very long transitional period but we need to include cars, Kozlowski said at a conclave on India-EU co-operation in trade and sustainable development organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Amfori, an EU trade association.
The major areas of disagreement in the EU-India FTA talks have been automobile tariffs, the issue of data security and more access for Indian professionals.
'The EU is ready for an asymmetrical agreement but both sides should consider that the FTA will not be profitable to both in all the sectors and that only the final balance should be positive for both, Kozlowski said.
'The EU is ready to introduce substantial level of asymmetry to the agreement as it is aware that India is a developing country and not at the same level as Japan and Korea, he said.
'India should decide how much foreign trade is important for the country's economic development, Kozlowski said.
The Ambassador pointed out how the EU was India's largest trading partner at €85bn, or Rs85,000mn, in 2017.
However, from the EU's perspective, India was only the ninth biggest trading partner, far behind China, and lower than Korea.
He also said there was strong will on both sides to go ahead with the stalled FTA talks which was evident from the fact that since 2017, there has been extremely active contacts at the level of experts, chief negotiators as well as Commerce Secretaries.
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(MENAFN- NewsBytes) Truecaller on Thursday launched version 12 of its popular caller ID app for Android users. This update brings several new features, including Video Caller ID that lets users set a short video preview to let the other person know who is calling. It also brings a redesigned user interface, call recording functionality for all, alongside Ghost Call and Call Announce features for premium users.
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Truecaller is a caller identification service that has gained notoriety for its uncanny accuracy and simple yet efficient user interface. It helps users avoid spam and scam calls and save precious time. Until now, its caller identification services have only worked with standard voice calls made over cellular networks. Now, Truecaller 12 extends the functionality to video calls, too.
Cloud video Video Caller ID extends familiar functionality to video calls
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Chinese travel agencies will soon offer tourists 20 destinations around the world. Switzerland, which does not require a Covid test, is one of only two European countries on the list.
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The announcement was made by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism on January 20, le temps newspaper reportedexternal link on Wednesday. This relaxation comes as Covid-19 has reportedly infected 80% of the population in recent weeks.
After nearly three years of strict border closures, Beijing decided on December 7 to lift most travel restrictions in China and then to allow its citizens to travel abroad again. From February 6, Chinese travel agencies can offer 20 destinations, including Switzerland and Hungary.
Earlier this year Beijing criticised the European Union's recommendations that people should be tested for Covid in China before flying to a European destination. This measure is applied by all of Switzerland's neighbours but was deemed unnecessary by Bern on January 11.
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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
Iraqi Kurdistan's largest fish production project has started in Dohuk, and is reported to be 65-percent complete.
According to a statement from the Kurdistan Region Government (KRG), the project's goal is to support domestic needs as well as sending fish products to the rest of Iraq and to Gulf countries. In the first stage of the production, it is expected to make 21 million Rohu fish and 1,200 tonnes of canned fish per year.
Shokri Omar, the manager of the fish production project, told the official website of Kurdistan Region Government:
'This project is strategic and part of agricultural production in Kurdistan. The amount of money invested in this project is 10 million dollars and it created 500 direct and indirect job opportunities for citizens.
'None of the previous fish projects in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq has a system like the one we are working on. Advanced technologies have been used in this project.'
The area of this project is 57.25 hectares and consists of a fish incubator, lab, earthen pond, and fish cage.
There is also a plan to build a factory to produce seeds.
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An Antarctic penguin has traversed 3,000km of icy waters to find himself far from home and on new and puzzling shores: the south-eastern coastline of New Zealand.
The Adélie penguin, affectionately named“Pingu” by locals, was spotted looking somewhat lost at Birdlings Flat, a small settlement on New Zealand’s South Island.
It’s only the third recorded instance of a live Adélie penguin.
Pingu’s arrival is a cause for climate concern as Adélie penguins live exclusively in the Antarctic and experts worry it could be an early warning sign that climate change is having an impact.
Otagu University professor Philip Seddon said, ‘I think if we started getting annual arrivals of Adélie penguins, we’d go actually, something’s changed in the ocean that we need to understand.’
Water warming means the fish that penguins would normally eat dive to deeper depths where it’s colder, depriving the Adélies of their food supply.
The last time an Adélie made it to New Zealand was in 1993, and the time before that was in 1962.
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By Vugar Khalilov
Baku is hosting an international conference to discuss
fluctuations in the level of the Caspian Sea, Azernews reports.
The hybrid international conference on the topic 'Caspian Sea
level fluctuations, forecasting, and adaptation measures in the
face of climate change' has been organized by the Azerbaijani
Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry with the support of the
United Nations Development Program (UNDP).
Experts from Caspian countries, representatives of international
organizations, and foreign experts are participating in the
Azerbaijani Ecology and Natural Resources Minister Mukhtar
Babayev addressed the conference participants in a video
In his video address, Azerbaijani Ecology and Natural Resources
Minister Mukhtar Babayev mentioned the current Caspian Sea
problems, Azerbaijan's efforts to this effect, the importance of
national and regional adaptation plans, and regional cooperation
through the 'Framework Convention on the Protection of the
Environment of the Caspian Sea'.
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is
carrying out a variety of efforts to clean up the Caspian basin,
According to him, the ministry also works and conducts research
on the problem of the Caspian Sea's decreasing water level.
'Regional cooperation is being carried out, in this direction,
with experts of the Caspian Sea littoral states and specialized
institutions,' Babayev underlined.
Issues of strengthening collaboration for defining national and
regional adaptation strategies are being discussed during the
conference, taking into account present and predicted Caspian Sea
level changes, as well as climate and level projections.
Along with the Caspian Sea issues, experts are debating the
findings of the intergovernmental expert group on the climate
change assessment report, which was presented at the 56th session
of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice
(SBSTA) of the Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bonn (June
Moreover, the participants are exchanging views about the
research conducted on the increase in climate change rates over the
previous decade and the future fluctuations.
On June 29, five Caspian littoral state leaders (Azerbaijan,
Iran, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia) met in Ashgabat to
address the environmental issues related to the Caspian basin, as
well as economic, transportation, and security concerns.
The heads of the coastal governments signed a final statement at
the end of the sixth Caspian Summit, vowing to utilize the region's
resources for peaceful purposes.
The presidents confirmed a number of principles of activities,
that is“the use of the Caspian Sea for peaceful purposes, turning
it into a zone of peace, good neighborliness, friendship, and
cooperation, resolving all issues related to the Caspian Sea by
peaceful means,' reads the final communiqué.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 10th August, 2022 (WAM) -- The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving sustainability best practices and encouraging the adoption of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) across the emirate's industrial sector.
The joint initiative also aims to reinforce the competitiveness of Abu Dhabi's energy sector and its relationship with the various industrial and private sector manufacturers.
EWEC will collaborate with ADDED through the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) to develop new solutions that will support the innovation of energy products.
The two parties will also lead the drafting of proposals to ensure ongoing improvements to the ecosystem, attract new investments and enable sustainable factories to thrive in Abu Dhabi and support the emirate's long-term strategic plans, including the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, by leveraging the full potential of innovative technologies and enhancing sustainability across the ecosystem, in line with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
Sustainable innovation is at the heart of Abu Dhabi's development strategies, including the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, which includes plans for creating a smart circular economy, achieving value creation and ensuring cost competitiveness.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy issued the Regulatory Policy for Clean Energy Certificates in August 2021 to drive the transition to a sustainable decarbonised energy sector, marking a foundational step to establishing an Energy Attribute Certificates market and facilitating trade in renewable and nuclear energy products in the emirate.
Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi, ADDED Under-Secretary, said, 'We continue to actively pursue partnerships and alliances with both public and private sector market players to ensure that Abu Dhabi's smart and circular economy is on track to achieve its objectives, and in turn meet the UAE's sustainability goals.'
'Our initiatives serve to reinforce and continuously upgrade our economy's attributes, as we work towards building an even stronger future one based on environmental, social, and corporate governance models and investments. We have achieved steady progress in this regard and demonstrated the extent of our diversification initiatives with our strategic ecosystem of partners,' he added.
As the market regulator and enabler, the IDB of ADDED has launched many initiatives alongside its strategic partners, to ensure further industrial growth through a smart and circular economy, including the Electric Tariff Incentive Programme (ETIP) to help industrial facilities boost productivity levels through the more efficient use of energy.
Othman Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer of EWEC, said, 'The new strategic partnership with ADDED is a significant opportunity to enhance Abu Dhabi's economic competitiveness, with sustainability at its core. Abu Dhabi's CEC scheme has already shown the significant impact it can have in helping companies decarbonise their energy consumption and take tangible action on climate change.'
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Sand storm hit parts of the UAE on Tuesday morning, reducing visibility at several places.
National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported blowing of dust over Sweihen, Al Minhand and parts of Abu Dhabi. The storm also hit Dubai and its adjoining areas.
Light rain was also reported in some areas of the country.
The centre added that dusty weather is likely to reduce visibility to less than 2000 m at times over scattered areas of the country because of convective clouds formation, which may be associated with rainfall.
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"The amount of clouds will increase over scattered areas, becoming convective and rainy at times," NCM added.
"The relative humidity is likely to increase by night and early morning over some coastal areas."
The sea will be moderate to rough at times in case of cloud activity in the Arabian Gulf and moderate in the Oman sea.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The stampede was triggered by thousands of PTI workers scrambling to exit gates of Ibne Qasim Bagh Stadium as power supply was disrupted.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairperson Imran Khan on Sunday demanded a judicial inquiry into the stampede at the end of PTI’s Multan rally which killed 7 and injured over 100 others.
The stampede was triggered by thousands of PTI workers scrambling to exit gates of Ibne Qasim Bagh Stadium as power supply was disrupted. “A third umpire is always needed whether to probe election rigging or incidents like this one” Imran said stressing the need for a fair inquiry into the incident.
While talking to media representatives before leaving for Multan Imran said PTI was also conducting an intra-party investigation and find out any lapses by local leadership of the party. The core committee of the PTI will meet in Islamabad on Monday to discuss the issue. Holding the government responsible for the incident Imran said “If you (government) lock the gates from outside and the electricity goes as well then such an incident is unavoidable.” The Punjab government had formed a three-member committee to probe the tragedy however PTI had rejected it.
Earlier PTI leader traded blame with district government Multan with Imran and vice chairperson Shah Mehmood Qureshi holding the deputy commissioner of Multan responsible for the mishap. -newskhaleejtimes.com
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(MENAFN) A Norwegian member of parliament, Marius Nilsen, has officially nominated Elon Musk for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, citing Musk's efforts in championing free speech through the acquisition of Twitter and providing satellite communications to the Ukrainian military. Nilsen praised Musk's "adamant defense of dialogue, free speech, and the possibility to express one's views" in an increasingly polarized world. The nomination also acknowledged Musk's role in Ukraine's use of Starlink, a satellite system operated by his company SpaceX, for communication and coordination during the conflict with Russia.
Musk's acquisition of Twitter (now rebranded as X) in October 2022 was highlighted, emphasizing his commitment to combating censorship. Since taking over, Musk has made significant changes, including staff reshuffling and unbanning several previously silenced accounts, including that of former United States President Donald Trump. Nilsen commended Musk's various tech ventures, such as Tesla and SpaceX, for contributing to societal betterment, increasing knowledge of Earth and space, and enhancing global communication and connectivity.
The nomination suggests that Musk's multifaceted technological contributions have played a role in making the world more connected and safer. The recognition comes at a time when Musk's influence extends beyond the realms of electric vehicles and space exploration, marking his impact on free speech and global connectivity as noteworthy contributions to peace and cooperation.
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By Laman Ismayilova
Baku will host the cultural festival to mark three decades of
the Azerbaijani-Japanese relations, Azernews reports.
The large-scale event will take place at the Baku Seaside
Boulevard on June 24-25.
The True Colors festival gathers around 1,200 artists from over
The festival will bring together talented people with limited
abilities from Azerbaijan and Japan.
The guests of the festival have a chance to enjoy concerts,
dances, and theater performances.
The cultural event is co-organized with the support of the
National Abilympics Federation, the Japanese Embassy to Azerbaijan,
and the Nippon Foundation.
Relations between Azerbaijan and Japan are built on principles
of common interest and mutual understanding.
The diplomatic ties between the two nations were established in
Since then, the two countries implement a number of projects in
various areas, especially in the economy.
Japanese companies in Azerbaijan work in the oil and gas sectors
as well as in agriculture.
In 2021, Azerbaijan Energy Ministry and Japan's TEPSCO company
signed an agreement on the establishment of the green energy zone
in the newly-liberated lands.
The agreement provides for the effective use of renewable energy
potential such as wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy in
Azerbaijan's liberated territories.
The document considers the establishment of a“green energy”
zone based on modern energy management approaches to supply the
region with energy.
Moreover, Japan and the International Eurasia Press Fund (IEPF)
signed a grant agreement to allocate $88,224 in financial aid to
purchase equipment for demining Azerbaijani lands liberated from
the Armenian occupation.
High-level cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Japan have also
contributed to further strengthening the bilateral relations.
The festival of Japanese Culture held this year brought both
nations even closer. In 2022, the Japanese embassy organized the
festival of Japanese Culture. During the festival, the guests of
the event learned more about the Japanese tea ceremony, origami
(the art of paper folding), and ikebana, the ancient Japanese art
of flower arrangement.
The festival visitors also got acquainted with the art of
Japanese calligraphy and traditional Japanese clothing - kimono,
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County moves forward on watershed plan
Lake County continues to move forward with a water plan that would shift focus away from geographical borders and toward utilizing the natural lay of the land.
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
ABU DHABI, 7th December, 2017 (WAM) -- Emirates Global Aluminium, EGA, today received Masud Husain, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE, to celebrate a safety milestone by a Canadian company working to build EGA's Al Taweelah alumina refinery.
Hatch, a global engineering company based in Ontario, Canada, has more than 1,600 people working on its portion of the project, which involves installing a new gas turbine and two heat recovery steam generators at EGA's Al Taweelah power plant and connecting them to the new alumina refinery.
Ambassador Husain was briefed by EGA's management on the company's long-standing relationship with Canada. "EGA is a national industrial champion in the UAE. Canadian companies have a long track record of successfully bidding for important contracts with EGA, and I am pleased to have the opportunity to congratulate Hatch on their good performance in delivering their work on the EGA's new alumina refinery," Husain said.
Abdulla Kalban, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EGA, said, "The competitiveness of Canadian companies means that they are amongst our most important partners. Safety is always our top priority so I extend my gratitude to Hatch for their outstanding performance so far in delivering a challenging project to the highest safety standards."
Once full production is achieved, Al Taweelah alumina refinery is expected to produce 2 million tonnes of alumina per year, enough to meet 40 percent of EGA's alumina requirements and helping secure the UAE's supplies of this vital raw material for the aluminium industry.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The rescue operation at the scene of a Russian drone attack on a residential building in Odesa has been completed, with 12 people killed in the attack, including five children.
Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said this in a post on the Telegram messaging app, Ukrinform reports.
"Odesa and Kurakhove. The two cities in which civilians and small children became targets for the enemy. Rescuers of the State Emergency Service have completed search and rescue operations in Odesa. In total, the Russian strike has killed 12 people, including five children," the post said.
According to Klymenko, children were also injured in Kurakhove, Donetsk region.
"This afternoon, the occupiers launched a glide bomb at a five-story building. So far, 16 people have been reported injured, including two children, born in 2006 and 2009," Klymenko said.
On the night of March 1-2, Russian invaders attacked Odesa with kamikaze drones. The drone hit an apartment block, destroying part of an 18-apartment section of the building.
A Russian attack on Kurakhove, Donetsk region, on March 3 left 16 people injured, two of them in a grave condition.
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UPDATE 7:30 A.M. TUESDAY W/VIDEO: Two-vehicle crash on Nokomis causes injuries
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Nokomis Street and 18th Avenue in Alexandria sent two people to the hospital Monday.
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(MENAFN- 3BL Media Inc) Covia's focus on Safety First extends beyond our Team Members and sites. We take pride in involving our communities, contractors, and customers in discussions about safety, gauging what safety practices are most important our stakeholders. Therefore, when our Chardon, Ohio facility learned about an opportunity to assist their local first responders with a special training opportunity, they were eager to get started. After collaborative planning, Covia was pleased to donate a property that was scheduled to be demolished to the Munson (OH) Township Fire Department. The Fire Department was able to use it for a“live burn”-a training exercise that gives firefighters a chance to practice with a burning structure.
National Fire Protection Association instructors led firefighters from all over Northeast Ohio in the live fire training. The training was staged over two full days in 2022. Leading up to the live training, Team Members worked with the Munson Township Fire Department for months preparing the building and planning for the two 12-hour days of training. In total, it took four months to ensure the structure could be used for the training safely and was in compliance with Ohio regulations.
Firefighting instructors came from as far away as Tennessee and New York when they learned about the event and more than 80 firefighters from around Northeast Ohio participated.“It was the most monumental fire training our township ever had,” Munson Township Assistant Fire Chief Brian Gray told township trustees.“The training was second to none.”
Visit to learn more about Safety & Health at Covia and how it is more than just a skill used at work – it is a habit that translates to every aspect of our Team Members' lives.
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(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Head coach Sabri Lamouchi said it was hugely important for Al Duhail to open their 2021 AFC Champions League Group C campaign with a win.
Goals from Michael Olunga and Edmilson Junior steered the Qataris to a perfect start against Iraq's Al Shorta at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday, with Lamouchi's only regret being the margin of victory which he felt should have been higher.
'It is always important to have a winning start in a competition, said Lamouchi. 'We controlled the match in an excellent way.
'The players played well and we could have scored more goals. I'm happy with the performance but we lacked the final touch with several chances that we had.
'In the first half we didn't give Al Shorta the chance to threaten our goal, said the 49-year-old Frenchman. 'We tried to hold on for the win in the second period with the least possible effort and we managed to do so.
The win is an early boost for Al Duhail in their bid to advance to the Round of 16, having been eliminated at the group stage in the 2020 edition.
Al Shorta head coach Aleksandar Ilic said his side's performance improved in the second half, after a first period devoid of clearcut chances for the Iraqis.
'In the second half, we had good organisation unlike the first half where we didn't produce our usual, said Ilic. 'We tried to create something different in the second period but we failed to score.
'We had to made some changes in the positions of the players as some were injured and this affected us, added the Serbian. 'The result is not good of course but we expect to be better in the next matches.
Al Shorta face another difficult test as they take on Esteghlal tomorrow. The Iranian side impressed with a 5-2 win over Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli Saudi FC on Thursday. Al Ahli will face Al Duhail on the same day.
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24 killed, dozens injured in Iraq's Baghdad, Diyala
(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Twenty-four people were killed and 67 injured on Tuesday in separate incidents in Iraq's Baghdad and Diyala provinces, local police sources have said.
Four people were killed and 13 injured by a car bomb that went off in the capital's "New Baghdad" district, a police source told Anadolu Agency.
According to another police source in the capital, a suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden car into a security checkpoint in northern Baghdad's Al-Tarmia district, killing three and injuring eight, most of them security personnel.
The same source said that five improvised explosive devices (IEDs) went off across Baghdad, killing six and injuring 24, while another car bomb that went off near a gas station had killed three people and injured 15.
Four bullet-riddled bodies were found in the Al-Maamel and Hai al-Nasr areas of eastern Baghdad, according to the same source.
In Iraq's eastern Diyala province, meanwhile, another police source told Anadolu Agency that three people had been killed € and six injured € by a car bomb in the Al-Mandeli sub-district east of Baqubah city, the regional capital.
Another person was killed when an IED went off in the village of Al-Bazul west of Baqubah, according to the same police source.
In February, Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi, citing "improved security conditions" in the capital, lifted the city's nighttime curfew, which had been in effect for eight years.
The Daesh militant group had claimed responsibility for previous attacks in Baghdad and Diyala.
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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 29 (ANI): The total number of COVID-19 cases in Telangana rose to 1,016 on Wednesday including 409 cured, the state health department said in a statement.
According to the state health department, seven new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state today, taking the total active cases to 582.
No deaths were reported in Telangana in the last 24 hours.
The state health department highlighted a few districts in the state with zero active cases, which include-- Siddipet, Mahabubabad, Mancherial, Narayanpet, Wanaparthy and Peddapally.
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday said that coronavirus cases surged to 31,787 in the country with 1813 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. (ANI)


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The European Commission and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have selected 18 communities in Ukraine and Moldova as part of the EU Response and Renewal Grant Program, which will receive funds for the restoration of the urban environment.
This is said in a statement published on the UNDP's website , Ukrinform reports.
“The European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the selection of 18 municipalities from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova under the Call for Local Demonstration Initiatives as part of the EU Response and Renewal Grant Programme aimed at revitalizing and supporting the recovery of local economies and communities impacted by Russia's war on Ukraine,” the statement says. Read also: japan allocates $400m for reconstruction of ukraine
It is stressed that the financial increase of EUR 1.8 million, under the auspices of the M4EG Facility network, provides directs support to the selected cities in Ukraine and Moldova. A total of 70% of the grant component will be available to Ukrainian local authorities and 30 % to local authorities in Moldova.
Seven cities were selected under Lot 1 (Response and Immediate Recovery), namely Chortkiv (Ternopil region), Hlukhiv (Sumy region), Kamianets-Podilskyi (Khmelnytskyi region), Slavuta (Khmelnytskyi region), Velyka Oleksandrivka (Kherson region) from Ukraine, and Carpineni and
As part of Lot 2 (Renewal and Anticipation), the following 11 cities were selected: Bucha (Kyiv region), Chernivtsi, Kharkiv, Nizhyn (Chernihiv region), Nova Kakhovka (Kherson region), Slavutych (Kyiv region), Velyki Luchky (Zakarpattia region), Voznesensk (Mykolaiv region) from Ukraine, and Copceac, Cimislia, and Drochia from Moldova.
As reported, the Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development and the Kyiv Regional Military Administration signed memoranda with the United Nations Development Program on the restoration of 18 damaged apartment blocks. The funding will come from the "Destroyed Property and Infrastructure Restoration Fund" of the UNITED24 fundraising platform.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) The Israeli cabinet approved on Sunday an urgent plan to address the country's water crisis following a five-year drought.
The plan includes the construction of two new large desalination plants and channeling desalinated water to the Sea of Galilee in order to improve the water quality in one of Israel's main water source.
According to the Water Authority, Israel's official agency for managing the water sector, Israel is in a water crisis due to five consecutive years of drought, with an estimated shortage of 2.5 billion cubic meters of water in the Sea of Galilee.
Under the new plan, the quantity of desalinated water will be doubled with an annual production of 1.1 billion cubic meters. The cabinet said this goal would be achieved by 2030 with new desalination facilities to be built in the western Galilee and in Soreq in central Israel.
Another key element of the plan deals with restoring the flow in seven streams in northern Israel, including the Jordan River. The flow in the rivers has become extremely weak.
Under the 100-million-shekel (about 28 million U.S. dollars) rehabilitation plan, the pumping of water from these streams will be halted, facilities for reserving waters will be built, and the water supply to the streams from the main water system will be enhanced.
The Sea of Galilee would be connected to the national water system in order to pour 100 million cubic meters of desalinated water per year into the lake to replenish it.
The cabinet said it will help restore the lake's level and improve its water quality.
Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz praised the plan, saying that "this strategic plan will address the exceptional sequence of the last five years of drought, which have brought Israel's water economy to the greatest shortage in the past 100 years."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet that Israel overcomes the water crisis by using technology.
"Over the years, Israel has shown an amazing ability to deal with the water problem, which has caused endless conflicts in our region for thousands of years. Thanks to technology, initiatives, and creativity, we have succeeded in overcoming," he said, according to a statement released by his office.
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Biden imposes sanctions on Cuban officials
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WASHINGTON, July 22 (KUNA) -- US President Joseph Biden announced on Thursday that his administration imposed sanctions on Cuban minister of defense Alvaro Lopez and the communist nation's special forces brigade for the repression of peaceful protests.
"I unequivocally condemn the mass detentions and sham trials that are unjustly sentencing to prison those who dared to speak out in an effort to intimidate and threaten the Cuban people into silence," Biden said in a statement.
"The Cuban people have the same right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly as all people. The United States stands with the brave Cubans who have taken to the streets to oppose 62 years of repression under a communist regime.
"Today, my Administration is imposing new sanctions targeting elements of the Cuban regime responsible for this crackdown-the head of the Cuban military and the division of the Cuban Ministry of the Interior driving the crackdown-to hold them accountable for their actions.
"This is just the beginning - the United States will continue to sanction individuals responsible for oppression of the Cuban people," he added.
He went to say that "As we hold the Cuban regime accountable, our support for the Cuban people is unwavering and we are making sure Cuban Americans are a vital partner in our efforts to provide relief to suffering people on the Island.
"We are working with civil society organizations and the private sector to provide internet access to the Cuban people that circumvents the regime's censorship efforts.
"We are reviewing our remittance policy to determine how we can maximize support to the Cuban people. And we are committed to re-staffing our embassy in Havana to provide consular services to Cubans and enhance our ability to engage with civil society, while ensuring the safety of US diplomats serving in Cuba."
Meanwhile, Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen said in a separate statement that the department will continue imposing its sanctions related to Cuba, including today's, in support of the Cuban people for democracy. (end)
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China ends ban on Russian pork imports after ASF control evaluation
(MENAFN) China has decided to end a longstanding ban on the import of Russian pork, as announced by the Russian agricultural watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, on Thursday. The ban was originally implemented back in 2008 as a response to an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
This development comes following a comprehensive evaluation of Russia's ASF control system by China's General Administration of Customs (GAC). Under the new guidelines, China will permit pork imports exclusively from Russian regions that can demonstrate their freedom from the ASF virus. Rosselkhoznadzor has mentioned that Chinese customs officials will work on formulating inspection and quarantine requirements for Russian pork shipments over the forthcoming months.
Russia's Ministry of Economic Development revealed on Friday that the initial shipments of pork to the Chinese market are anticipated in the second to third quarter of 2024. This delay is attributed to the regulatory steps that Russia needs to complete before commencing the deliveries. These measures encompass the necessity for Russia and China to finalize a protocol outlining the stipulations for pork shipments, along with exporters being obligated to secure veterinary certificates and register within the Chinese food suppliers' system.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, March 9 (IANS) A day after three persons of a family lost their lives and two others injured in a blast in Bihar's Gaya, the Indian Army on Thursday held that there was no firing practice session in Deuri-Dumri range in the district on the day in question.
In a statement, the army clarified that there was no mortar firing practice in Deuri-Dumri range in Gaya on the day of Holi, and it will cooperate with the investigating agencies. It has also expressed deep condolences to the family members of those who lost their loved ones in the Wednesday accident.
The villagers of Guler Bind claimed that there was firing practice in the Deuri-Dumri range and one shell fell in the adjoining village and exploded. Due to the explosion, three persons lost their lives and two others were seriously injured in this incident.
As per the army statement, whenever a firing session was to be held in the range, the local range officer takes prior permission from the district administration and alerts the villagers residing in the surroundings of the range. As there was no firing practice scheduled on March 8, the local army official did not take permission from the district administration.
The statement further said that there is a suspicion of blind mortar shells were accumulated at the place for trading and termed it a wrong and dangerous practice. There is also a possibility that a mortar shell fell earlier and was found by anyone leading to an explosion on March 8, it added.
The villagers have shown the round circle pit having the size of mortar shell but if a mortar shell explodes, it does not leave such a signature on the soil, it said.
Terming the incident 'unfortunate', the army has expressed deep sorrow and condolences to the family members of the victims and said that it is ready to help the district administration as well as the villagers.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
DOHA: The Cabinet reviewed in its regular meeting yesterday the letter of Minister of Municipality and Environment on the Ministry's views on a draft decree allocating some of the lands to Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (QGEWC) to establish a solar power plant and took the appropriate decision thereon.
The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Dr Hassan Lahdan Saqr Al Mohannadi stated that the Cabinet reviewed topics on its meeting's agenda.
Topics reviewed included adoption of the necessary measures to pass a draft law on the national system of the Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Materials.
After it reviewed the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the draft law. The draft law stipulates that the National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons (NCPW) shall undertake the Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Materials whether they are used or produced in all activities, including research activities.
The draft defined the terms of reference of the Committee and the obligations of facilities and authorities that use nuclear materials.
Moreover, the Cabinet reviewed the adoption of the necessary measures to issue a draft law amending some provisions of Law No. 8 of 2008 on consumer protection after reviewing the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the draft law.
According to reports, the adoption of the necessary measures for the ratification of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing a joint supreme committee between the State of Qatar and Thailand were also reviewed in the meeting.
The Cabinet reviewed the approval of a draft resolution to amend some of the provisions of Decree No. 42 of 2013 regarding the expropriation of some properties for public benefit.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. Drilling of the
first production well on the new Azeri Central East (ACE) platform
is scheduled for the coming days, bp's vice president for
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye Colin Allan said, Trend reports.
He spoke at the SPE Caspian Technical Conference in Baku.
"The first oil from this part of Azerbaijan's
Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli field is expected to be produced in the first
quarter of 2024. The Azeri Central East platform is projected to
produce up to 300 million tons of oil from the Azeri Central East
platform, which is more than 100,000 barrels per day. This volume
is critical to compensate for the overall decline in production at
ACG and will help maintain a stable production level for several
years," he added.
The ACE platform's maiden oil production is expected for early
next year. The ACE platform and equipment can handle up to 100,000
barrels of oil per day. During the course of the project, up to 300
million barrels are estimated to be produced. The platform, which
will contain an innovative automation system, will be operated
remotely from the Sangachal terminal.
The stakes in ACG are: bp (30.37 percent), SOCAR (25 percent),
MOL (9.57 percent), INPEX (9.31 percent), Equinor (7.27 percent),
ExxonMobil (6.79 percent), TPAO (5.73 percent), ITOCHU (3.65
percent), ONGC Videsh Limited (2.31 percent).
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The public recruitment for the Russian "African Corps" indicates the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) attempts to directly recruit former Wagner PMC personnel for operations in Africa failed.
This is said in a report by the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Ukrinform reports.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reportedly started public recruitment for the Russian“Africa Corps” aimed at subsuming Wagner Group operations in Africa after alleged failed MoD attempts to directly recruit former Wagner personnel. This is taking place amid the largely unsuccessful MoD's attempts to directly recruit former Wagner personnel for operations in Africa were.
It is noted that on Monday, November 20, a Russian milblogger posted an advertisement for contract service in the Russian“Africa Corps”. The milblogger claimed that the Russian MoD decided to form the Russian“Africa Corps” in Libya after Russian Deputy Defense Minister Colonel General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov met with Libyan National Army Commander Marshal Khalifa Haftar, likely referencing their August 22 meeting. Read also:
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According to the milblogger, the formation of the Russian“Africa Corps” in Libya is part of wider Russian-Libyan agreements established at the Moscow International Security Conference and Army-2023 Forum.
The milblogger claimed that the starting salary for“Africa Corps” personnel is 280,000 rubles (about $3,160), significantly higher than the salaries that the Russian MoD reportedly offered former Wagner fighters.
“The need to publicly advertise recruitment into the Russian“Africa Corps” supports the insider source's claim that the MoD's attempt to directly recruit former Wagner personnel for operations in Africa were largely unsuccessful,” the ISW experts believe.
As reported, in its investigation, The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia had replaced the Wagner PMC in Africa with two other PMCs.
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Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Actors R. Madhavan, Aparshakti Khurana, Darshan Kumaar and Khushalii Kumar's upcoming film 'Dhokha - Round D Corner' is slated to release on September 23.
Kookie Gulati's suspense drama marks the debut of Khushalii Kumar.
'Dhokha - Round D Corner' is a multi-perspective pacy film. Based on a day in the life of an urban couple, the movie takes you on an unexpected journey with twists and turns showcasing a grey shade of each character.
The movie is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Dharmendra Sharma and Vikrant Sharma.
Gulati is known for helming films such as 'The Big Bull' and 'Prince'. He also has 'Visfot' starring Fardeen Khan and Riteish Deshmukh lined up for release.
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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid has said that the government wants to hold dialogue with Taliban and the support of the opposition in this regard is appreciable.
Talking to media in Islamabad on Tuesday afternoon‚ he said that our doors are open for dialogue with Taliban.
He said that joint measures will be taken to address the terrorism issue in the country.
He said that the policy to end terrorism in the country will be formulated keeping in view the best interest of the country. NNI