(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) In a reaffirmation of the United States' commitment to Pakistan's fight against terrorism, Ambassador Blome stood alongside police and law enforcement officials, recognizing their frontline role in combatting the scourge.
The announcement came with the unveiling of four initiatives backed by the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, aimed at fortifying the efforts of Balochistan Police in safeguarding local communities.
The initiatives include:
Anti-Terrorist Force Training Facility Expansion: $4 million assistance to double the current capacity by simultaneously instructing an additional 800 trainees.
Flood-Damaged Police Stations Upgrade: $2 million to repair or replace 10 flood-damaged police stations with upgraded models, featuring dedicated facilities for women and girls, digital record management, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
New Model Police Stations: $2 million for the construction of 10 new police stations, incorporating the same upgraded model to enhance services for women, girls, and all citizens.
Equipment for Law Enforcement: $250,000 was allocated for essential equipment to enhance the safety of law enforcement officers during their duties.
These initiatives, building on over 40 years of partnership, aim to improve justice institutions and provide law enforcement agencies with essential tools. The collaboration has previously contributed to securing borders, combating narcotics trafficking, and fighting terrorism. Projects have included the provision of protective equipment, curriculum enhancements for law enforcement training, and the construction and upgrade of police stations, fostering gender-inclusive policing.
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Ambassador Blome highlighted the previous assistance in Quetta, where construction projects significantly increased training capacity. Additionally, he mentioned the imminent inauguration of Balochistan's first Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center, designed to better protect and serve women and girls.
Acknowledging the recent tragic attacks in Balochistan, Ambassador Blome expressed condolences to the families of the more than 50 officers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty this year. He emphasized the United States' commitment to collaborating with Pakistan for a safer, secure, and prosperous future, emphasizing the importance of sustained security and equitable rule of law.
In closing, Ambassador Blome commended the courage and commitment of police, law enforcement officers, government officials, and partners in advancing the common cause of security and justice. The U.S. remains dedicated to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Pakistan in achieving these shared goals.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency) Amman, Nov. 25 (Petra) -- Deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat inaugurated Thursday the 21st annual National Olive Festival, in the presence of HRH Princess Basma Bint Ali, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Hashemite Fund for the Development of Jordan Badia.
In a speech, Hneifat stressed that the agricultural sector is witnessing ongoing development in production methods, noting that Jordan is among the top 10 olive producing countries in the world, with more than one million dunums of land planted with 20 varieties of olive trees.
Some 138 mills in the Kingdoms, which produce about 451 tons of oil per hour, are keeping pace with the latest technology methods in the world, producing high quality oil capable of competing and excelling internationally, the minister underscored.
In an effort to increase the promotion of the olive sector, Hneifat said that the national festival is being held on 11,000 square meters of land over ten days rather than the usual four.
This year's event brings together more than 500 women from the countryside and refugee camps, and 18 olive production 'kitchens,' as well as the owners of the mills and the associations that manufacture traditional foods, rural products and handicrafts, he added.
He stressed the ministry's commitment to scale up the festival internationally over the next few years, and holding a year-round exhibition for rural products to promote the olive sector.
Representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Nabil Assaf said that the festival links producers and consumers, pointing out that all strategic plans and interventions must be homogenous to guarantee food safety and easy access. Additionally, he said that policies and regulations must be enforced to monitor markets and the entry of Jordanian products to both internal and external markets.
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Tue 30 Nov 2021, 3:32 PM
Residents from all walks of life took part in a 23-km cycle rally organised in Al Ain City to raise awareness about diabetes.
Emirates International Hospital held the 'Cyclothon' in partnership with Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, six cycling clubs: Crank Masters, Active Bike, Al Ain Cyclist, Al Ain MTB, Chain Gang, and UAE U Cycling Club and other community organisations.
The event held at Al Ain Cycling Track was flagged off jointly by Salem Mohammed Balrakkad Al Ameri, a former member of the Federal National Council and Dr Arun Menon, CEO, Emirates International Hospital.
Dr Menon noted the cycle rally was organised to encourage and educate people on the importance of living a healthy life.
“The burden incurred by diabetes and other lifestyle diseases are on the rise. The prevalence of these diseases in the UAE is more compared to other parts of the world. All these lifestyle diseases can be prevented or their onset could be delayed if we maintain a healthy lifestyle.”
Al Nekhaira Al Khyeli, CEO, Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, was surprised to find a high turnout from the general public.
“This has been an incredible experience. I was surprised to know the warm response from people. There were people from all walks of life and it is good to see that people are aware of the importance of having a healthy lifestyle. We appreciate the hospital for organising an event with a noble aim.”
This was one of the first community initiatives in Al Ain after Abu Dhabi was declared as Asia's first 'bike city' this month.
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Kuwait- Macron, Trump discuss Syrian situation, UN truce resolution
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) PARIS, March 2 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron and US leader Donald Trump on Friday held a telephone conversation to discuss principally the situation in Syria and the UN Security Council resolution voted a week ago, calling for a total cease-fire across Syrian territory for 30 days, the Elysee Palace said.
The resolution has been violated consistently and Russia has sought to get a partial 5-hour truce in the Eastern Ghouta area, near Damascus, where close to 700 people are believed to have been killed by Syrian regime assaults over the past 10 days.
The Russian initiative has not succeeded in alleviating the humanitarian catastrophe in Eastern Ghouta so Macron and Trump agreed in their call that because of the "ongoing indiscriminate bombardments," Russia most "exercise maximum, unambiguous pressure on the Damascus regime" so that it commits clearly to the UN resolution that Kuwait and Sweden championed.
Macron and Trump committed to working together to achieve the implementation of Resolution 2401 and get a cessation of hostilities, the delivery of much-needed humanitarian aid and the evacuation of wounded and ill from Eastern Ghouta, the Elysee added.
The French leader also warned that he remained "extremely vigilant" on the question of chemical weapons use in Syria and he said France would give "a firm response to any proven use of chemical weapons that causes civilian deaths." Macron several months ago warned of a unilateral military "riposte" by France to any use of chemical weapons in Syria.
On Friday, however, he said that France and the United States were working in "perfect coordination" on this issue.
"France and the United States will not tolerate impunity," the statement warned. (end) jk.gta
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's next film has been titled 'Sarfira'. The actor on Tuesday, took to his Instagram and shared the first look from the film in which he can be seen opening his arms while smiling and leaning backwards while riding a bike.
In another shot, he can be seen standing against an ATR 42 flight of Air Deccan. He wrote in the caption,“Dream so Big, they call you crazy! #Sarfira releasing only in cinemas on 12th July, 2024. #MaarUdi”.
The film, which also stars Paresh Rawal, Radhika Madan and Seema Biswas in pivotal roles, is written and directed by Sudha Kongara, from a script penned by Sudha Kongara and Shalini Ushadevi, with dialogues by Pooja Tolani. It is the Hindi remake of the 2020 Tamil film 'Soorarai Pottru' which was directed by Sudha Kongara.
Produced by Aruna Bhatia (Cape of Good Films), south superstars Suriya and Jyotika (2D Entertainment) and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), 'Sarfira' is set in the world of startups and aviation, and is inspired by events from the life of G. R. Gopinath, founder of Indian low-cost airline Simplifly Deccan, as described in his memoir 'Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey'.
'Sarfira' is set to arrive in cinemas on July 12.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Royal Court Chief Yousef Issawi on Thursday inaugurated Royal initiative projects in Aqaba and Maan, established in implementation of the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah during his meetings with the people and dignitaries of the two governorates.
Issawi, who is also head of the follow-up committee for the implementation of Royal initiatives, checked on several projects being implemented in these governorates under the Royal initiatives, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
The ventures covered the health, education, tourist, development and services sectors. These are all vital sectors under the Royal initiatives.
The Royal Court chief inaugurated the expansion of the Princess Basma Health Centre with the aim to improve the level of health services offered to citizens. The estimated expansion will be 1,750 square metres, making the total area of the centre 2,350 square metres.
The centre has general medicine, eye, dentistry, maternity and family medicine clinics, in addition to a laboratory, pharmacy, X-ray department and administrative rooms.
Issawi also opened the new building of the Khadijah Bint Khuwailed Secondary School for Girls, established under a Royal initiative to cancel the two-shift system at the old building. The new, three-storey building includes 29 classrooms that can accommodate up to 1,100 students.
As for the tour to check up on Royal initiative projects, Issawi visited the rehabilitation project of the late Sharif Hussein Bin Ali's residence and the Aqaba Castle. The project plans to turn the 845-square-metre house into a museum on the Great Arab Revolt.
In Maan, the Royal Court chief visited the rehabilitation project of King Abdullah I's residence. The rehabilitation is 65 per cent completed and will turn the palace into a national museum on the history of the Jordanian state.
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(MENAFN- Baystreet.ca) Gold Braces for Third Weekly Loss
Gold prices were set for their third straight weekly loss despite being steady on Friday, as U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments that pandemic-era asset purchases could end sooner than previously anticipated dented bullion's appeal.
Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,770.80 U.S. per ounce, after hitting its lowest in nearly a month on Thursday.
U.S. gold futures rose 0.5% to $1,770.70.
If non-farm payrolls figures are strong, it could add to the dollar strength and gold could slide further towards $1,750 and below, experts say, adding that the Fed's narrative of inflation and rate hikes are keeping investors away from buying the metal.
A stronger dollar dents gold's appeal for those holding other currencies.
Gold has declined 1.1% so far in the week as several Fed officials suggested the central bank might accelerate stimulus tapering, with Powell saying that decision could be reached in its upcoming policy meeting.
Gold is often viewed as an inflation hedge, but reduced central bank stimulus and interest rate hikes tend to push government bond yields up, translating into a higher opportunity cost for holding non-interest yielding bullion.
Meanwhile, the Omicron coronavirus variant has sparked fears over the pace of the economic recovery, weighing on risk sentiment globally.
Spot silver fell 0.3% to $22.32 U.S. per ounce.
Platinum rose 0.2% to $939.34 U.S. and palladium gained 1.6% to $1,809.56 U.S.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) On October 1, 2022, the Convention on Common Transit came into effect in Ukraine.
The relevant statement was made by the , an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“On October 1, 2022, the provisions of the Convention on Common Transit entered into force for Ukraine, and businesses got an opportunity to internationally transport goods to 35 other Member States, using a single transit document,” the report states.
The first transit declaration created as part of the so-called 'customs visa-free regime' has been sent from Germany to Ukraine today. Customs officers can already see it in the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) and are waiting for a truck to arrive.
The Ukrainian side has also created the first transit declaration. A number of other declarations in the system are now awaiting the arrival of goods at the customs office of departure. Such goods will be placed under the common transit procedure and delivered to the customs office of destination in the Member States of the Convention.
According to the Ukrainian Finance Ministry, as part of the 'customs visa-free regime', a single transit document is submitted to transport goods from one country to another: from the customs office of departure to the customs office of destination. This speeds up customs formalities at the border and reduces relevant costs for businesses.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Gold prices plunged nearly two dirhams per gram in Dubai at the opening of the markets on Thursday, pushed lower by the drop in global rates due to uncertainty surrounding the US debt ceiling situation.
According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K was trading at Dh237.25 per gram on Thursday morning as compared to last night's close of Dh239.0.
Among the other variants of the precious metal, 22K opened at Dh219.5, 21K at Dh212.5 and 18K at Dh182.25 per gram.
Spot gold was trading at $1,957.48 per ounce by 9.30 am UAE time, down by 0.14 per cent.
Bullion has been attempting to recover from its previous sell-off, but a stronger dollar and higher US Treasury yields continue to keep the upside in check, which seems to override safe-haven flows around the US debt ceiling situation, said Yeap Jun Rong, a market analyst at IG.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday maintained early June as a debt ceiling default deadline and said she will update Congress shortly about government finances.
Negotiators for Democratic President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy held what both sides called productive talks on Wednesday to try to reach a deal to raise the United States' $31.4 trillion debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Qatar Petroleum (QP), together with several of its joint ventures and subsidiaries, has a strong presence at the 21st World Petroleum Congress (WPC), which has begun in Moscow.
H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada, the Minister of Energy and Industry, and Chairman of QP, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony.
The other speakers included Arkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy of the Russian Federation; Dr Renato Bertani, President of the World Petroleum Council, and Vladimir Evtushenkov, Chair of the WPC Russian National Committee.
In addition, Dr Al Sada also attended the opening plenary and the inauguration of the exhibition, which was held earlier yesterday at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre.
Dr Al Sada along with other VIPs then visited the QP pavilion, which also includes the exhibition booths of Qatargas Operating Company Ltd, RasGas Company Ltd, Qatar Petrochemical Company, and Oryx GTL Ltd.
Measuring a total of 450 square meters in area, the QP pavilion showcases the operations of QP and its subsidiaries and joint ventures, and it also highlights the corporation's 40th anniversary this year.
In addition to its prominent participation in the exhibition, Qatar's oil and gas industry is also represented at the 21st WPC Technical Programme.
Officials from RasGas, Oryx GTL and Qatar Shell will be presenting papers during the event, and there will also be a total of eight poster presentations from QP, Qatargas, RasGas, and Oryx GTL.
A large number of employees from QP and other oil & gas companies in Qatar are also attending the 21st WPC as delegates.
Held under the theme "Responsibly Energising a Growing World," the 21st WPC has attracted the participation of thousands of delegates from all over the world as well as over 600 exhibiting companies from up to 50 countries worldwide. Organised every three years by the World Petroleum Council, the previous edition of the event was held from December 4 to December 8, 2011 in Doha, marking the first time ever that this major industry event was held in the Middle East region.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — The trade volume between Poland and Jordan is over $100 million and still growing, according to Pawel Jablonski, Poland's deputy minister of foreign affairs.
Jablonski said that there have been discussions between the two countries for more economic cooperation.
“There is a great potential for more economic cooperation between Poland and Jordan in the future, as I have met with the business community at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and the Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA),” Jablonski told The Jordan Times during an interview on Tuesday.
“I am absolutely certain that we will be able to bring our business communities together and enlarge the volume of trade between Jordan and Poland and have bilateral business contacts on a much higher scale,” he added.
Jablonski noted that the purpose behind his current visit to Jordan is to engage in“bilateral and political consultations with the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs”, and to discuss the state of the two countries' political and diplomatic relations, as well as their cooperation in different areas.
According to Jablonski, the political relations between the two countries have recently been“really good”. Poland is looking forward to host His Majesty during his visit to Warsaw, he added.
“This would be yet another sign of a very important friendship between the two countries. Poland shares the same Jordanian approach to many issues, especially when it comes to the stability in the Middle East,” he noted.
Jablonski pointed out that Poland supports and appreciates the Jordanian government's commitment to supporting refugees.
“I had the chance to visit Zaatari refugee camp during my visit, where Poland is implementing projects related mostly to medical care for the Syrian refugees, in cooperation with various non-governmental organisations,” he said.
Poland is also implementing similar medical projects in the Jordan Valley area, with the support of the Jordanian government, for maternity care for women. The projects are concentrated in the poorer neighbourhoods and villages, which have limited access to medical care, Jablonski said.
He added that the two most promising sectors of cooperation between Poland and Jordan are renewable energy and the ICT sector, as Poland is developing rapidly towards a greener and more digitalised economy.
“We are very eager to find partners to endorse this governmental acceleration of technology. Jordan has great potential in both fields, especially the ICT sector,” he added.
Jablonski also said that Poland is eager to boost tourism between the two countries, as it was“significantly intense” prior to the pandemic.
“I appreciate the Jordanian hospitality and I hope that our nations and people get together and learn more about each other once tourism is back again to the way it was before,” he said.
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(MENAFN - Swissinfo) Health regulator Swissmedic has given the green light for the use of the vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson (J & J). This is the third vaccine to be approved in Switzerland. However, Switzerland has not yet ordered any doses of J & J's one-shot vaccine.
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'Swissmedic has temporarily authorised the 'Covid-19 vaccine Janssen' developed by the pharmaceutical corporation Johnson & Johnson for people aged 18 and over,' Swissmedic said in a statementExternal link on Monday.
To date Switzerland has not ordered J & J's one-shot vaccine, which was approved in the United States, Canada and the European Union. While deliveries have begun in the US, Europe is not set to get the vaccine until the second quarter of 2021. The Swiss Federal Office of Public Health does not expect it to be available until autumnExternal link .
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
The Sport Science Program at Qatar University College of Arts and Sciences (QU-CAS) recently organised a symposium titled 'Exercise and Physical Activity as Prevention and Treatment for Cardiovascular Diseases.
The symposium aimed to bring academic researchers together to share the latest outcomes in the area of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD-risk factors among Qatari people, and to highlight the role of exercise and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of CVD.
It also aimed to explore an update of exercise-based rehabilitation for coronary disease in the State of Qatar, as well as other determinants of cardiovascular health such as nutrition.
Speakers at the event were QU Vice-President for Medical and Health Sciences and Dean of QU College of Medicine (CMED) Dr Egon Toft, Assistant Professor at QU College of Health Sciences (CHS) Department of Public Health Dr Karam Turk-Adawi, Assistant Professor at CAS Sport Science Program Dr Georges Jabbour, Assistant Professor at CHS Department of Human Nutrition Dr Vijay Ganji, and CAS Academic Advisor Dr Hassan Abdel-Aziz.
They discussed a wide range of issues related to the advantages of implementing a Telerehabilitation program at the home of patients who suffer from heart failure, the cardiac rehabilitation programs around the globe, the role of physical exercise as a polypill to prevent and manage almost every chronic disease, the importance of Vitamin D, and more.
Dr. Georges Jabbour said: 'This symposium is a significant opportunity to bring together the Sport Science Program with our current and potential collaborators such as the College of Health Sciences, the College of Medicine and Aspetar, as well as outstanding researchers and physiologists.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Nov 30 (KUNA) -- NATO Foreign Ministers, concluding their two-day meeting in Bucharest, Romania, on Wednesday, pledged continued military support to Ukraine in the war with Russia.
'We have just concluded important meetings of NATO Foreign Ministers. Last night, with (Ukrainian) Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, we addressed Russia's illegal war in Ukraine,' NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told a post-event press conference.
'NATO Foreign Ministers made clear that our continued military support for Ukraine is essential. In particular, additional air defences,' he said.
The minister also announced additional contributions to NATO's Comprehensive Assistance Package providing Ukraine with non-lethal aid, including fuel and generators, he noted.
This morning, the meeting addressed 'the long-term challenges posed by China to our interests, values and security,' said the NATO chief.
The ministers considered China's ambitious military developments, its technological advances, and its growing cyber and hybrid activities, he said.
'We do not see China as an adversary. We will continue to engage with China when it is in our interests.
'Not least to convey our united position on Russia's illegal war in Ukraine,' he added.
Ministers also discussed terrorism, he said, noting that 'we saw that most recently with the horrific attack in Istanbul. Ministers agreed that we must continue our efforts to counter this threat.'
The NATO ministers were joined by their counterparts from Finland and Sweden for all sessions at the ministerial, their first meeting of NATO foreign ministers as invitees to the Alliance.
In the final session, the Foreign Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia and Moldova joined the meeting, he said, adding that 'they are three valued NATO partners, which face Russian pressure.' (end)
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Three UAE-based airlines - Emirates, Etihad and flydubai - have confirmed that masks are not mandatory for passengers onboard.
Now, a Dubai Airports spokesperson has said that mask wearing is optional for passengers at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) effective today, Wednesday, September 28.
'Based on their specific requirements or the rules applicable at intermediate or final destinations, airlines can, however, request passengers to wear the face mask on board if deemed necessary,' the spokesperson said.
'The well-being of all our customers and staff is our topmost priority and Dubai Airports works closely with regulatory authorities, airlines and service partners to ensure a safe and healthy airport environment.'
Emirates and flydubai had earlier clarified that for passengers travelling from or transiting through the Dubai airports, the Covid safety rules of their destination would apply throughout their journey. This means that if the final destination requires masks to be worn, the airline will ask passengers to wear the face covering.
Etihad Airways said masks will only be required for passengers flying to China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Maldives, Philippines, South Korea, Seychelles or Canada.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) AP
Libya faces a serious security threat from foreign fighters and private military companies, especially Russia's Wagner Group which has violated international law, U.N. experts said in a report obtained by The Associated Press.
The experts also accused seven Libyan armed groups of systematically using unlawful detention to punish perceived opponents, ignoring international and domestic civil rights laws, including laws prohibiting torture.
In particular, 'migrants have been extremely vulnerable to human rights abuses and regularly subjected to acts of slavery, rape and torture,” the panel said in the report to the U.N. Security Council obtained late Friday by the AP.
The oil-rich North African nation plunged into turmoil after a NATO-backed uprising in 2011 toppled dictator Moammar Gadhafi, who was later killed. It then became divided between rival governments - one in the east, backed by military commander Khalifa Hifter, and a U.N.-supported administration in the capital of Tripoli. Each side is supported by different militias and foreign powers.
In April 2019, Hifter and his forces, backed by Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, launched an offensive to try and capture Tripoli. His campaign collapsed after Turkey stepped up its military support for the U.N.-supported government with hundreds of troops and thousands of Syrian mercenaries.
An October 2020 cease-fire deal led to an agreement on a transitional government in early February 2021 and elections were scheduled for last Dec. 24 aimed at unifying the country. But they were canceled and the country now has rival governments with two Libyans claiming to be prime minister.
The cease-fire agreement called for the speedy withdrawal of all foreign fighters and mercenaries but the panel said 'there has been little verifiable evidence of any large-scale withdrawals taking place to date.”
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Chinese yuan slightly weakens against US dollar on Tuesday
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the Chinese currency renminbi, colloquially referred to as the yuan, experienced a marginal weakening as its central parity rate against the U.S. dollar dipped by 19 pips to 7.0957, according to data from the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.
Within China's spot foreign exchange market, the yuan operates under a managed floating exchange rate system, allowing it to fluctuate within a predetermined band relative to the central parity rate. This band typically permits the yuan to rise or fall by up to 2 percent from the central parity rate on any given trading day, providing a degree of flexibility to accommodate market dynamics.
The central parity rate of the yuan vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar is computed based on a weighted average of prices submitted by market makers before the commencement of trading in the interbank market each business day. This rate serves as a benchmark for currency trading activities and helps guide market participants in determining exchange rates for transactions involving the yuan.
This slight adjustment in the central parity rate reflects the interplay of various factors influencing currency markets, including changes in global economic conditions, monetary policy adjustments, and fluctuations in supply and demand dynamics for the yuan. As such, it underscores the dynamic nature of foreign exchange markets and the ongoing efforts to maintain stability while allowing for market-driven adjustments.
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New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Phase 1 of the Khelo India junior women's swimming challenge series is scheduled to start across five Zonal locations on August 20-21.
The five Zones include New Delhi, Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Bangalore (Karnataka), Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh) and Kolkata (West Bengal).
This is the first-time ever that a Swimming Zonal Competition of this magnitude is being organized for the Junior (U-18) and Youth (U-15) categories for girls. Around 850 swimmers will participate in multiple events such as 100 M and 200 M in Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly and Individual Medley. The total entries across all events and zones are over 2000.
The Sports ministry, under the Khelo India scheme, has sanctioned a total amount of Rs 1.02 Crore to the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) for the conduct of this Series across a total of 2 Phases.
Out of the total money sanctioned, Rs 36 Lakh has also been earmarked as Prize Money to the Top 5 in every racing event across all the zones.
The venues include:
New Delhi- SAI Dr. SPM Swimming Pool Complex
Bangalore- Ray Center, Wilson Garden
Kolkata- SAI Swimming Pool
Hoshangabad - Narmada Taran Pushkar
Ahmedabad - Saavy Swaraj Sports Club
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency) A senior Iranian official offered a cautiously upbeat assessment of progress in talks aimed at bringing the US back into world powers' 2015 deal with Tehran on its nuclear program, saying Saturday that a 'new understanding' appears to be taking shape, Trend reports citing Alarabiya News .
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Iran has been negotiating with the five powers that remain in the agreement - France, Germany, Britain, Russia and China - in Vienna over the past two weeks. An American delegation also has been in Vienna, but not talking directly to Iran.
Iran's deputy foreign minister said the talks had entered a new phase, adding that Iran had proposed draft agreements that could be a basis for negotiations.
'We think that the talks have reached a stage where parties are able to begin to work on a joint draft,' Abbas Araghchi told Iranian state television. 'It seems that a new understanding is taking shape, and now there is agreement over final goals.'
'The path is better known, but it will not be easy path,' Araghchi added. 'It does not mean that differences of views have come to the end.'
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Six Lutheran congregations discuss sharing services, leadership
Six area churches are looking at the possibility of joining forces.
It’s called LAMP, which stands for Lakes Area Ministry Partners, and it has the potential to bring some significant changes to its Lutheran members.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) Rashmika Mandanna has spoken about her 'Animal' role Gitanjali and said that her strength is her most admirable trait and she loved every bit of playing the character.
On recieving so much love, Rashmika shared:“My loves!! The past couple days have been so overwhelming with the amount of love I have been receiving for Animal.. it's inexplicable. Thankyou. Gitanjali is a character very dear to me as an actor."
“Her strength is her most admirable trait, and I just loved every bit of playing her character. I'm going to forever cherish the moments spent on the sets with the whole team of 'Animal'.”
On the work front, Rashmika has an exciting line up of projects that prove will surely be a treat to her fans, right from 'The Girlfriend', 'D-51' and highly anticipated, 'Pushpa 2- The rule'
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Arby’s raises funds to help end hunger
Arby’s restaurants across the country raised a record-breaking $3 million in just six weeks to help end childhood hunger in America, a 14 percent increase from 2012.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. The
second day of the 28th Azerbaijan and Baku Championships among Age
Categories in Men's Artistic Gymnastics and Acrobatic Gymnastics
and the 7th Azerbaijan and Baku Championships among Age Categories
in Women's Artistic Gymnastics has kicked off at the National
Gymnastics Arena, trend reports.
Today, representatives of men's artistic gymnastics
represent the vaults, and exercises on the pommel horse and the
crossbar, while representatives of women's artistic gymnastics -
exercise on the balance beam and floor exercises.
Tempo exercises are performed in acrobatic gymnastics
Representatives of Ojaq Sports Club, Neftchi Sports
Club, Baku Gymnastics School,“Karabakh” Sports Club (Barda), and
Specialized Children-Youth Gymnastics School of Olympic Reserves
No.13 are taking part in the competitions.
Men's Artistic gymnasts are competing in the age
categories of minors, youngsters, children, pre-juniors, juniors,
and seniors, while Women's Artistic gymnasts - are in the age
categories of children, pre-juniors, and juniors.
At Acrobatic Gymnastics competitions, gymnasts are
performing in the age categories of youngsters (2008-2017),
children (2007-2012), pre-juniors (2005-2012), juniors (2004-2010),
and seniors (2008 and older) within Women's & Men's Pairs, Mixed
Pairs, Women's and Men's Groups.
Competitions are held at the National Gymnastics Arena
from 14 to 16 March.
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KATHMANDU, May 16: President Bidya Bhandari has said that the priority of the government in the upcoming fiscal year would be to minimize the threats of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and make the country free from this global pandemic.
Presenting the government's annual Policy and Programs in the joint session of the federal parliament, President Bhandari said that the government is determined to make Nepal a 'coronavirus free' country as this pandemic has left all aspects of life badly affected. "The first priority of the government is to make the country free from coronavirus," she said.
The president also said that the government has enforced various measures to control the spread of coronavirus including expanding the scope of testing among people suspected to have been infected by this virus. "The government has purchased medical equipment and mobilized health workers to prevent and control coronavirus transmission," she said.
President Bhandari said that the government is currently assessing the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in the country. "The government is doing its best to ensure smooth supplies of goods at this hour of the pandemic," she said.


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, March 12 (Petra) - Jordan is always seeking to strengthen its economic relations with various countries throughout the world, Chairman of Amman Chamber of Commerce Issa Haider Murad said on Monday
In a statement, the senator stressed that Jordan is an ideal trade gateway to the region and the world's countries and enjoys an attractive investment environment that encourages to invest in various sectors and joint projects, especially with regard to reconstruction of Syria and Iraq.
In two separate meetings with non-resident Ambassador of Croatia to the Kingdom, Tomislav Bosnjak, and the non-resident Ambassador of Costa Rica, Franciso Chanon Hernandez, Eranandis, he said that Jordan is carrying out a comprehensive economic reform which requires it to boost economic ties with different countries in the world.
Murad pointed added that the Kingdom had signed free trade agreements with several countries, including the United States, Turkey, Singapore and others, and will sign cooperation deals with several major countries.
For his part, the Croatian ambassador expressed his country's interest in cooperating with Jordan, especially in the fields of education, health, information technology and engineering technology, pointing out that Croatia will work to benefit from the Kingdom through the port of Aqaba as a hub for the entry of its products to the neighboring countries.
Meanwhile, the Ambassador of Costa Rica explained that his country and Jordan have many opportunities for tourism, educational, technological and commercial cooperation.
He called on the Jordanian private sector to visit Costa Rica and took a first-hand look at the commercial and investment opportunities available, stressing the embassy's readiness to coordinate with the Chamber to establish a joint economic event this year.
12/3/2018 - 01:34:18 PM
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(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
BEIJING, 15th September, 2023 (WAM) -- The People's Bank of China (PBOC) on Friday unveiled its decision to trim the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for financial institutions by 0.25 percentage points, effective immediately.
Notably, institutions already operating with a 5% RRR are exempted from this change. This move marks the second significant RRR reduction by the PBOC this year.
According to China Economic Net, this recalibration is projected to free up around 500 billion yuan in mid-to-long-term liquidity. Such an influx is anticipated to galvanise financial institutions, incentivising them to channel more funds into the real economy, bolstering its ongoing recovery and sustained growth trajectory.
One of the primary objectives of this RRR adjustment is to further enhance and refine the financial framework, ensuring decreased financing costs for the real economy. To put this in perspective, the PBOC has already implemented two interest rate reductions this year, resulting in a notable dip in financing costs.
This recent RRR cut is poised to further diminish banks' liability-side funding costs, offering more leeway for a potential reduction in lending rates on the asset side. This, in turn, paves the way for lowered financing expenses for businesses and consumer credit borrowers.
In addition to its direct economic implications, this RRR modification is also integral in stabilising the exchange rate. By bolstering the robustness and reliability of funds within the banking sector, refining liquidity distribution, and rejuvenating market dynamism, this initiative is primed to support the renminbi's stabilisation and potential appreciation.
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WINCHESTER — A fort, located in the city and constructed in the 1750s, is the newest addition to the Virginia Landmarks Register.
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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) IANS
Toronto: Seniors with heart failure should avoid fog and low cloud in the winter as changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure could increase risk of heart failure and death among the elderly, suggests new research.
A drop of 10 degrees Celsius in the average temperature over seven days, which is common in several countries because of seasonal variations, is associated with an increased risk in being hospitalised or dying of heart failure of about seven per cent in people aged over 65 diagnosed with the disease, according to the study published in the journal Environment International.
"Our study shows that exposure to cold or high-pressure weather could trigger events leading to hospitalisation or death in heart failure patients," said Pierre Gosselin, lead author of the study from Universitie Laval in Canada.
In the new study, the team assessed 112,793 people aged 65 years and older who had been diagnosed with heart failure in Canada between 2001 and 2011.
The participants were followed for an average of 635 days. During this time, the researchers measured the mean temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure and air pollutants in the surrounding environment and studied the data to see if there was an association.
The results showed a higher risk of hospitalisation or death in the winter period of the year (October to April) compared to the summer period (May to September).
The researchers noticed that the risk of experiencing hospitalisation or death due to heart failure increased 0.7 percent for every one degree Celsius decrease in the mean temperature of the previous seven days.
They also found that the risk of heart failure incident increased by 4.5 per cent for each increase of one kPa (kilopascal) in atmospheric pressure.
Heart failure patients should "avoid exposure to fog and low cloud weather in winter as they often accompany high pressure systems", Gosselin said.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 19
For us, the European Union is a close partner, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during a joint press conference with President of the European Council Charles Michel, Trend reports.
"I am very glad to host today President Charles Michel. We had very productive and long discussions about our cooperation, our plans and our achievements. I think the visit of President Michel to Azerbaijan is a good indication of our partnership.
For us, the European Union is a close partner. We have been working in different areas for many years. The agenda is very broad. A strong political context which we have, of course, creates a very good foundation for diversification of our cooperation," the head of state said.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
By Easwaran Rutnam
Indian Navy Submarine 'Vagir' and the Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) 'Tippu Sultan' are both docked at the Colombo Port.
Vagir, which is the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, is on an operational visit to Colombo from 19-22 Jun 2023 to commemorate the 9th edition of International Day of Yoga (IDY) under the theme of 'Global Ocean Ring'.
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine, Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva. Further, during the submarine's visit the vessel would be open for visitors and school children.
The High Commission of India in coordination with Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre is scheduled to organize a grand event at Colombo Port to celebrate IDY on 21 June 2023 with participation of senior defence hierarchy and personnel from Indian and Sri Lanka Navies.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan ship is one of the four Type 054A/P Class Frigates built by Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding, China.
It is a multi-mission frigate fitted with highly sophisticated and state of the art weapons/ sensors including long range air surveillance radar, 3D radar, vertical launched SAMs, towed sonar/ decoys, long range super Sonic SSM, torpedoes and advanced EW systems. These systems provide PN with enhanced offensive-defensive combat capabilities to deter all forms of maritime threats. (Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (Qeeri), a Hamad Bin Khalifa University research institute, and Vito, a leading European independent research and technology organisation from Belgium, have signed an agreement to develop demonstration projects of smart energy and water systems.
The agreement is in line with the mission and vision of Qeeri and Vito to assist Qatar in tackling its energy and water security challenges in an efficient and sustainable manner. Vito has an office - Vito Middle East - in Qatar since 2016.
The agreement was signed by Dr Marc Vermeersch, executive director, Qeeri and Dr Bruno Reyntjens, commercial director of Vito, in the presence of Dr Bart de Groof, ambassador of Belgium, and Dr Richard O'Kennedy, vice president, research, development and innovation at Qatar Foundation, in a special ceremony held at the HBKU Research Complex.
This collaboration will enable the two entities to bring together the expertise, and know-how of its scientists at their world-class facilities to develop new water and energy solutions for Qatar and the region. Combined efforts will be taken to improve and enhance several projects including brine management, CO2 capture and Use technology, rural microgrids, and effluent polishing.
Dr Vermeersch said, 'Vito is a prominent research organisation in clean technology and I believe partnership will catalyse Qeeri's ability to move forward in our mission of helping Qatar tackle its energy and water security challenges. We are looking forward to working closely with the skilled scientists, engineers and researchers from Vito.
Dr Reyntjens added, 'Our aim is to create impact by implementing sizable demonstration projects and to accelerate the transition to a sustainable society. The partnership with Qeeri aims at introducing breakthrough technologies in the Qatar and Middle East market.
'The agreement is a milestone for Qeeri and Vito, two research institutes with a common vision. It will strengthen the ties between Qatar and Belgium in essential areas such as energy efficiency or water treatment, Dr Bart de Groof, added.
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(MENAFN - Trend News Agency ) BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 12
A big shortage in the harvest in Kazakhstan may lead to an increase in wheat prices, coupled with a global trend of growth in grain prices, the official representative of the country's Grain Union, expert Yevgeny Karabanov told Trend on Sept.6.
According to Karabanov, the rise in wheat prices is a global trend, and Kazakhstan is no exception since it's a part of the global market.
"Therefore, just as elsewhere, there is a trend towards an increase in wheat prices in Kazakhstan. The current market situation shows that prices have already increased by $10-15 compared to the prices announced by the Food Corporation. Last year, wheat cost around 80,000 tenge ($188) per ton, while now wheat costs about 110,000 tenge ($258). This means a growth of about 37 percent," he said.
The expert noted that this will lead to an inevitable growth in prices for the Kazakh wheat importing countries, as for the domestic market, thanks to the forward purchase of grain by the Food Corporation, prices can be regulated.
"The corporation has already purchased more than 70,000 tons, so it, as a regulator, will be able to regulate the market through this grain, maintain a more or less acceptable price. The price, of course, will rise, but not in the amount in which it will rise for importers," Karabanov further said.
He also noted that the Grain Union expects a reduction in the wheat harvest this agricultural year compared to the past, the main reason for which, according to him, is dry weather conditions.
"The question is how much the harvest will be less than last year's, but it's still too early to talk about it, since only 50 percent of the area has been harvested, and namely the first crops which suffered most of all have been harvested. However, the Grain Union predicts a harvest of 10.5-11 million tons of wheat, which is below the level of last year - 13.7 million tons. That is, the expected reduction in harvest will be 20 percent," added the expert.
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(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) BRUSSELS, Nov 24 (KUNA) -- The European Union underlined that it will continue engaging with Iran and not cut channels of communication with Tehran.
'Unless the EU member states decide otherwise there will be continued engagement with Iran because this is the DNA of the European Union,' said Peter Stano, EU spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy, at a news conference in Brussels on Thursday.
'We see engagement as the way to solve problems. Look at (Russian President) Putin.
'He is committing the worse crimes against humanity and yet we are still keeping the channels of communication with Russia open in order to make sure that we still can continue to deliver messages. The same applies to our counterparts in Iran,' Stano clarified.
'We are not cutting diplomatic ties, diplomatic channels at this stage. We are still engaging (with Iran).
'EU High Representative (Josep Borrell) is the best example for that for having repeated phone calls with the Iranian foreign minister in order to deliver European concerns,' he noted.
The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola last Monday announced that Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will not have any official contacts with their Iranian counterparts because Tehran has imposed sanctions on several MEPs. (end)
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Doha: The Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani today issued Amiri Decision No. 2 of 2022 restructuring the Board of Trustees of Qatar University.
The decision stipulated that the Board of Trustees of Qatar University be reconstituted under the chairmanship of H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, H E Sheikh Dr Abdullah bin Ali bin Saud Al Thani as Vice President, and the membership of H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari and H E Dr. Hanan bint Muhammad Al Kuwari, H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Thani, H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, H E Sayyid Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, H E Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nabit, H E Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa, H E Dr. Hessa bint Sultan Al Jaber, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Thani, and Nasser Khalil Al Jaidah, and the Chairman of the Council may add a number of people with competence, experience and scientific status to the membership of the Council, from inside or outside the country.
The decision stipulated its implementation and enforcement from the date of its issuance, and to be published in the Official Gazette.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN — Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Omar Razzaz on Saturday stressed that his government will continue to enhance its performance and upgrade public services in line with His Majesty King Abdullah's directives.
Addressing attendees of an online ceremony launching an impact assessment policy guide, Razzaz said that 'successful governments are not the ones that make no mistakes, but rather those that learn from their mistakes, evaluate their performance constantly, and always correct and improve until they reach what they aspire to'.
"It has become imperative for us to institutionalise the decision-making process and assess its impact," the prime minister added, stressing the importance of the guide to assess policy impact and better manage institutional development, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.
Minister of State for Institutional Performance Development Yasera Ghosheh, Minister of State for Prime Ministry Affairs Sami Daoud, EU Ambassador to Jordan Maria Hadjitheodosiou and Director of the EU-funded Support for Improvement in Governance and Management (SIGMA) Gregor Virant attended the ceremony.
The guide was devised by the Institutional Performance and Policy Development Department (Decision Support Unit) at the Prime Ministry in cooperation with SIGMA and the Institute of Public Administration.
It aims to build and strengthen the capacities of government departments, institutions, decision-makers, legislators and community institutions on the use and application of impact assessment instruments, by offering an indicative and organisational reference document that clarifies good institutional practices in the field of impact assessment.
In press remarks following the teleconference, Ghosheh said that the manual is intended to serve as a roadmap for all government departments while implementing an impact assessment related to any decision or legislation approved by the Cabinet.
Ghosheh also said that the guide also aims to inform government departments and institutions how to study any proposed decision or policy submitted by the department or institution to the Cabinet, by preparing comprehensive studies on the project or policy intended to be implemented and exploring its impact in all respects for better decision-making.
For his part, Daoud described the manual as "key part of administrative reform", which, he said, is a government priority, adding that the document will help boost public management, identify shortcomings and give better decision-making options.
Hadjitheodosiou said that SIGMA project worked closely with government stakeholders on the guide and offered assistance in its formulation, stressing that the EU is committed to providing the advice and technical support required during the implementation of the legislative impact assessment policy in Jordan.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richey May, the largest independent public accounting firm headquartered in Colorado and a national firm, is also ranked as one of the top 100 public accounting firms in the country.
Inside Public Accounting (IPA), has published its annual list of Top 100 U.S. public accounting firms and Richey May has made the list for the first time; this year ranking #99 overall. IPA's annual list recognizes accounting firms with the highest net revenue in the United States.
'This recognition is another milestone in Richey May's growth,' said Richey May Managing Partner and CEO Jason Yetter.
Providing Advisory, Audit, Tax, Consulting and Technology Services to the Financial Services and other regulated industries, Richey May is honored to be named to the IPA 2022 Top 100 Firm list.
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In the past year, Richey May has added over 115 new team members to its established network of expert financial and business advisors who support the firm's ongoing growth and expansion into new practice areas.
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(MENAFN- Arab Times) No fear in disclosing illness to others: expert
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 6: Psychological illness is no longer a matter of disgrace or an embarrassing condition that patients or their families should fear to disclose to others. The society's conscience has made mental illness like a physical disease that affects a person, knowing that the person can be treated and he/she can recover from it except for some cases, reports Al-Rai daily.
Psychiatrist Dr Fatten Mirza, who works in the mental health unit of Kuwait Center for Mental Health, affirmed that a person suffering from mental illness is like any other person suffering from a physical illness that can be treated. She said the illness cannot prevent the patient from getting married and starting a family, provided they disclose their condition in advance to their partners. She gave an example of a mentally-ill patient who is in a successful marriage.
Dr Mirza highlighted the difference between mental illness and mental disability, explaining that mental disabilities are permanent and cannot be treated completed, making it impossible for that individual to become normal. However, psychiatric patients have varying levels of disability. It can be mild and treatable if it is discovered early. In some cases, the patient may require treatment over time and can eventually be healed and capable of leading a normal life.
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(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)
Amman, Oct 16 (Petra) –– Prime Minister Hani Mulki Monday chaired a meeting of the Higher Council of Civil Defence to discuss the preparedness of the various government agencies for the winter.
Mulki told the meeting, which was held at the Civil Defence Department (CDD) and attended by Interior Minister Ghaleb Al Zu'bi and State Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani, that he was proud of the remarkable advancement, equipment and readiness of the security agency.
"This effort to elevate the performance of the civil defence apparatus reflects the care given to the citizens and their properties, and its keenness to serve them and promptly respond to the requirements of the people during emergencies", he said.
He noted the contingency plans the CDD had put in place to deal with accidents and abnormal conditions, which had been updated year after year, stressing collective action by all concerned authorities to implement them.
Mulki also called on ministries and state agencies to draw up their own contingencies to deal with accidents and exceptional circumstances and come up with one comprehensive and firm plan to be carried out and administered by the CDD.
He stressed the importance of issuing prior flood warnings to residents in low-lying areas and to communicate with them, not just through the media, but to reach out to them.
The prime minister said all authorities concerned with ambulance and rescue service should have their presence felt in areas affected by harsh weather conditions and at tourist sites to protect citizens and visitors and secure them during flash floods or road closures caused by snow.
He stressed the "vital and key role" of the Higher Council of Civil Defence, which embodies a comprehensive national safety and security system as it encompasses all sectors and national institutions, in facing emergencies and exceptional conditions.
Mulki stressed the need for continued coordination between the Council and the National Centre for Security and Crisis Management in dealing with crises or emergencies.
Interior minister Ghaleb Al Zu'bi said the Higher Council of Civil Defence is the authority entitled under the law to take all due measures during emergencies to control the situation through the implementation of the comprehensive national plan to tackle emergencies and disasters.
He said the Kingdom can expect flash floods, landslides or road closures caused by snow during bad weather that can threaten lives or cause damage to public and private property and the infrastructure.
He said the necessary measures should be taken to avoid mistakes made in previous years, which saw weather-related incidents of prolonged power blackouts, road closures and fuel and food shortages.
16/10/2017 - 07:12:10 PM
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DETROIT - Lambert Global has bought Roy Public Affairs, furthering the agency's strategy of growing through acquisitions.
Roy founder and principal Melissa Roy joins Lambert as Detroit managing partner and will lead the firm's public affairs practice.
With the acquisition, Lambert's new public affairs offering will include communications, advocacy, economic development, community engagement, government relations and lobbying. Roy works with clients throughout Michigan.
Roy will immediately start integrating into Lambert operations which includes transitioning clients including Autism Alliance of Michigan, Downtown Detroit Partnership, Kids Kicking Cancer and TEMO.
“This acquisition is a win-win for our combined clientele and team of professionals,” said Lambert chairman Jeff Lambert.“I've admired Melissa and her team's stellar reputation in the Detroit area and across the state of Michigan for years. Their expertise on the policy side, coupled with Melissa's background in economic development and advocacy, are great adds to our offering.”
The acquisition is the latest in a series of recent moves Lambert has made the grow the agency. Others include the 2021 purchase of St. Louis-based vandiver group and the 2020 purchases of Michigan ad agency fairly painless and New York-based Casteel Schoenborn Investor Relations & Corporate Communications. In 2019, the firm acquired and hired a Phoenix PR team.
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(MENAFN) The German Army (Bundeswehr) has just enough ammunition for one or two days of fighting, according to the German version of news website Business Insider (BI), citing military industry and legislative sources.
According to BI, Berlin is well behind NATO's demand to keep inventories for at least 30 days of conflict. According to reports, the situation "has been known for years," since military training have been hampered by insufficient supplies.
Stockpiles were lowered further after Germany, along with many other Western countries, began delivering weapons and ammunition to Ukraine following Russia's military intervention in the neighboring country in February.
As stated by the German government, the supply comprised 53,000 rounds for self-propelled anti-aircraft weapons, 21.8 million rounds for rifles, and 50 bunker-buster missiles.
Based on Hans Christoph Atzpodien, CEO of the German Security and Defense Industry Association (BDSV), the issue with the shortfall "will not improve if ammunition is removed from Bundeswehr stores while comparable orders are not made on the defense industry at the same time." Meanwhile, the outlet's sources claim that there have been "no big orders" for military businesses to create new arms.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The 54th Munich Security Conference is about to begin on Friday at 14.00 local time (15.00 Kyiv time), Ukrinform's correspondent in Germany reports.
The conference will be opened by its chairman Wolfgang Ischinger and German and French Defense Ministers Ursula von der Leyen and Florence Parly.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg are expected to speak after that. A panel discussion "Defense Cooperation in the EU and NATO: More European, More Connected, More Capable?"
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko will also participate in the forum. He is expected to deliver a 15-minute speech at 18.45 local time. The head of the Ukrainian state will also hold a series of bilateral meetings.
The main theme of the conference is the future role of the European Union as a global player and its relations with Russia, as well as with the United States. In addition, participants will discuss an increasing threat to the liberal international order, numerous conflicts in the Middle East - a particular deterioration of relations between the Gulf States - and political developments in the Sahel region, as well as arms control and North Korea's nuclear program.
The conference will last until February 18.
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(MENAFN- Gulf Times)
Hundreds of people gathered at a beach in Thailand on Wednesday to release 1,066 turtles into the sea as part of celebrations to mark the birthday of new King Maha Vajiralongkorn this week.
King Vajiralongkorn's July 28 birthday was announced by the military government as a public holiday this year.
Celebrations were expected to include merit-making ceremonies at Buddhist temples across Thailand and a mass alms-giving event for more than 600 Buddhist monks at a public square in the capital, Bangkok, on Friday.
At the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre in Chonburi, around 75 km southeast of Bangkok, men and women from the Royal Thai Navy, students and Thai celebrities released the 1,066 turtles into the sea.
The number 1,066 was chosen to symbolise the number 10 for King Rama X, as King Vajiralongkorn is known, and the number 66, one more than his age, to wish the king longevity.
"The main event today is the release of the turtles, which also symbolises longevity," said Athichanan Srisevok, a Thai actress and nature advocate.
"I want to wish long live His Majesty and for him to be healthy."
Some attendees waved white flags bearing the words "Long Live the King".
Thai Buddhists believe that releasing captive animals is one way of gaining good karma.
The turtles released on Wednesday were raised from eggs collected by the navy from nearby Koh Kram island. Some of those released were as young as a week old.
Vajiralongkorn inherited the throne in December following the death of his revered father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in October.
The late king's reign spanned seven decades and was punctuated by political turbulence.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz received confirmation of Germany's decision to start supplying Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks.
According to Ukrinform, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha said this in a post on facebook .
'A tank greeting - that's how I would describe the conversation between President Zelensky and Chancellor Scholz that has just taken place. On his birthday, the head of state received confirmation of the German side's decision to start supplying Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks, as well as the granting of permission to third countries to supply us with tanks of this type. The training of the crews begins immediately,' Sybiha said. Read also: germany endorses decision to send leopard 2 tanks to ukraine, approves re-exports
He added that 'there cannot be a better greeting for the President of a country that is courageously fighting not only for its independence, but also for the entire free world.'
'It seems to me that it is natural for President Zelensky to receive exactly such wishes and it is a good example for other leaders in today's congratulations,' Sybiha said.
Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine
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(MENAFN- PR Newswire) QUZHOU, China, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn
Quzhou, a city in eastern China, is offering generous rewards to lure top enterprises and high-quality talent in order to increase its competitiveness in various fields.
The city has set three tiers of rewards with respective cash prizes of 6 million yuan ($850,872), 4 million yuan, and 2 million yuan to high-tech enterprises and projects.
Senior executives and key R&D staff at Fortune 500 companies and multinational corporations which utilize more than $10 million of foreign capital in Quzhou or introduce more than 500 million yuan of fixed assets to the city are eligible for governmental incentives based on a recommendation mechanism.
Adjacent to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Yiwu, and other Chinese metropolises, the 1,800-year-old city is well served by a transportation network integrating high-speed railways, expressways, air transportation, and shipping.
In recent years, Quzhou has developed rapidly, creating six major industrial chains in new materials, new energy, integrated circuits, intelligent equipment, life and health, and special paper. It has also built four industrial parks, namely the Intelligent Manufacturing New City, the Smart New City, the Airport New City, and the Quzhou Innovation and Entrepreneurship Platform. In addition, Quzhou has partnered with Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou in a new "R&D plus manufacturing" mode.
Those who would like to invest in Quzhou or are interested in learning more about Quzhou's pro-investment policies can contact the Quzhou Council for the Promotion of International Trade by phone at +86-570-8021017 or by email at [email protected] . (Xu Ping)
Chinese city lures talent and firms with lavish perks
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(MENAFN- IANS) Bhopal, Feb 27 (IANS) Paris Olympic quota holder and India No.1 Anish Bhanwala of Haryana, made it two wins out of two in the national rifle/pistol selection trials, clinching the men's 25m Rapid-Fire Pistol T4 trial at the M.P. State Shooting academy ranges here on Tuesday.
Anish posted 35 hits out of 40 in the final, to yet again leave Gurmeet of the Army in second spot with 31 hits, in what was a repeat of the T3 top two the day before on Sunday. Vijayveer Sidhu, another Paris quota holder, was third with 22 hits.
Arjun Babuta continued the good run of Paris quota holders in the trials, winning the men's 10m Air Rifle T3 trial with a score of 253.7 in the final.
That matched India international teammate Divyansh Singh Panwar's final world record score set in the Cairo ISSF World Cup last month, in what was a display of world-class rifle shooting. The Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav was second while qualification topper Sri Karthik Sabri Raj of Tamil Nadu was third. Arjun had qualified second with a score of 632.8.
In the third match of the day, the Railways' Ayushi Podder won the women's 50m Rifle 3-Positions (3P) event with a final round score of 459.7. Kerala's Vidarsa Vinod was second with 457.7 and Gujarat's Heena Gohei was third with 447.8.
Ayushi overcame a seventh-place qualification to make it matter when it counted. Manini Kaushik of Rajasthan topped the qualification round with a score of 586.
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Algiers: Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council H E Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti underlined that Qatari women contribute effectively to the development process in the State of Qatar, and assume major roles in the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030 and the strategies emanating from it.
During her participation in the 10th Conference of the Muslim Women Parliamentarians, which was held within the framework of the 17th Session of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States Conference (PUIC) in Algiers, the Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council emphasised the great attention paid by the wise leadership of Qatar to promote and advance the role of women to become a real partner in the comprehensive development, noting that Qatari women have achieved a prominent presence in various fields, and have assumed administrative, executive and leadership positions in various sectors.
She highlighted H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser's contribution to promoting the role of women in the Qatari society and making them one of the pillars of development in the country.
She affirmed that Qatari women enjoy all their rights, and enjoy the care and attention of the State which has been keen on providing women with educational opportunities from primary stages to postgraduate levels, whether inside or outside the country.
The Deputy Speaker of the Shura Council Dr. Hamda bint Hassan Al Sulaiti also praised the pivotal role of Palestinian women in resisting the occupation and their contributions to supporting the Palestinian cause, stressing the need to provide support and protection for them in light of the injustice and persecution the Palestinian people have been facing.
The 10th Conference of the Muslim Women Parliamentarians discussed the capabilities of women in solving local and regional problems and conflicts, and ways to protect Muslim women and children in areas of occupation and conflicts, especially in Palestine.
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China's Role in Resolving Ukrainian Conflict Highlighted by French Presidency
(MENAFN) A source within the French presidency has suggested that China's significant global influence and close relationship with Moscow make it potentially the only country capable of successfully brokering a peace deal in Ukraine. This comment was made ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to Beijing next week.
China has already established itself as a possible mediator in the Ukrainian conflict, with the ruling Communist Party releasing a twelve-point plan in February outlining its "Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis." Although often referred to as a "peace plan," the document does not offer a detailed roadmap for resolving the conflict, but rather highlights a set of guiding principles that Beijing believes should be followed in any future settlement.
The twelve-point plan includes concessions for both sides of the conflict, emphasizing the importance of respecting the sovereignty of all countries, which is a nod to Kiev's demand for the return of its pre-conflict borders. The plan also emphasizes that the legitimate security interests and concerns of all countries must be taken seriously, which is a reference to Moscow's opposition to further NATO expansion along its borders.
China's potential role in resolving the Ukrainian conflict is significant, given its status as a major global power and its close ties with Russia. The source within the French presidency suggests that China could have a "game-changer effect" on the conflict, potentially bringing both sides to the negotiating table and facilitating a lasting peace agreement. Macron's upcoming visit to Beijing may provide an opportunity to explore this possibility and discuss ways in which China could be involved in the peace process.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) As of the morning of November 24, only 44% of base stations of Ukraine's mobile operators were operating across Ukraine.
This was announced by the spokesman for the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection, Volodymyr Kondrashov, who spoke at a briefing at the Military Media Center, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
'Massive Russian missile attacks on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine led to power outages affecting public communication networks... As of 9:00 today, November 24, about 44% of base stations of mobile operators are working in Ukraine of the total number, which was in place prior to a full-scale invasion,' the official said. Read also: germany initiates g7 foreign ministerial due to russia's attacks on ukraine's energy infrastructure
Kondrashov added that the energy industry, mobile operators, telecom operators, State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection, and National Center for Operational-Technical Management of Telecommunications Networks are working around the clock to restore communication in those regions where it is currently unavailable.
As reported earlier, energy companies together with mobile operators on November 19-20 restored the work of 3,300 base stations in all regions of Ukraine that were damaged by Russian strikes.
On November 23, a missile attack led to a temporary blackout of all nuclear power plants, most thermal and hydroelectric power plants.
Power transmission facilities are also affected.
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(MENAFN) Nigeria has been promised, with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO), to receive, dispense and administer coronavirus vaccines.
Nigeria and other African countries have not been excluded from sourcing coronavirus vaccines through the COVAX facility, the WHO-led initiative for a fair international law to use COVID-19 vaccines to meet the vital vaccination needs of developing countries, said Walter Kazadi Mulomboo, WHO country representative in Nigeria, at a press conference in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Saturday.
The promise was in response to statements that the WHO had banned Nigeria from coronavirus vaccines because the nation was unable to meet standard conditions for storing the vaccines at the required -70 degrees Celsius.
Nigeria aimed to get over 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to include a fifth of its population under the international COVAX plan this year, according to senior Nigerian officials earlier this year.
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