(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global)
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The government of Jamaica and the World Bank signed a $30 Million agreement aimed at improving teaching practices, inclusiveness, learning conditions and reaching more vulnerable students, as well as the use of information for decision-making within the education system.
The project is expected to benefit around 150,000 secondary students, along with 6,000 teachers, school principals, Ministry of education and youth staff, education policymakers and practitioners. The project will also provide about 2,400 students, at least half of which will be girls, with access to a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) secondary school. The STEM school will also address existing gaps for vulnerable students, particularly boys, living in underserved areas, where schools are currently functioning over capacity.
“Jamaica is making noteworthy strides in education; however, challenges persist. In secondary education, there are issues with completion, equity and low student performance. This new project aims to bolster the Jamaican education system by enhancing access for the most disadvantaged students and improving the education outcomes,” said Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank country director for the Caribbean countries.
The project will also equip teachers to deliver the existing curriculum through better instructional practices and improve the use of assessments to support learning. Special attention will be given to digital and socio-emotional skills within the classroom.
Nigel Clarke, Jamaica's minister of finance and the public service remarked:
“Jamaica's growth and development depends critically on human capital. Human capital development is a priority for the government of Jamaica. Key to achieving this is equitable access to quality education. As such, we are pleased to partner with the World Bank on this critical project which will help the GOJ significantly improve education outcomes.”
Additionally, the project will facilitate the creation of an effective information system that will enhance management of the education system by enabling the implementation of precisely targeted early intervention strategies to bolster student retention, with a specific focus on secondary education.
The $30 Million loan is financed through the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and was signed by Nigel Clarke, minister of finance and the public service, Fayval Williams, minister of education and youth and, Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank country director for Caribbean countries.
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(MENAFNEditorial) MOSCOW, Russia, December 6, 2017/APO Group/ --
Uganda's Ambassador to the Russian Federation, H.E. Johnson Agara Olwa paid a courtesy call to the Russian Chamber of Commerce on December 4th 2017 in Moscow. The Ambassador together with the Embassy Staff met the Director of International Cooperation Department, Mr Alexander Kopkovand his delegation.
The purpose of the meeting was to start the preparatory process of the upcoming 2nd Intergovernmental Commission between the Government of Uganda and the Government of the Russian Federation;scheduled to take place in May 2018.The Intergovernmental Commission is aimed at strengthening the relationship between the two countries that has existed since 1962.
The Ugandan delegation will comprise of both Government Officials and Business Representatives. It will include officials from The Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry who signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Russia in 2009. In this MOU, Uganda is to promote trade, investment and tourism between the two countries. Some of the areas of investment include; agriculture, mining, infrastructure development and the tourism sector.
While Russia has a keen interest in mining, renewable energy and machinery among others,Uganda is inviting Russian Investors to consider investing in Coffee, tea and fruits among other products that Uganda is exposing to the Russian consumers.
Following a restructuring exercise in July 2017, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Missions abroad have increased emphasis on promoting Uganda as an investment destination, under the Commercial Diplomacy Program.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has noted the importance of green agriculture in his Pongal message.
The President noted that Thai Pongal is a special religious and cultural festival of Hindu devotees dedicated to pay homage to the Sun God for safeguarding their agricultural fields and providing a bountiful harvest.
“I am extremely pleased to extend my best wishes to our fellow Hindu brethren who celebrate this festival along with Hindu devotees across the world. It is the belief of the Hindu people that holding the Thai Pongal festival in a traditional and successful manner will bring blessings and protection from the Sun God for an abundant harvest in the future,” he said.
The President went on to note that the rituals performed by the Hindu devotees wishing prosperity have always been ingrained in Sri Lankan society since time immemorial.
He said that all Sri Lankans who inherit a culture based on an agrarian economy look forward to Thai Pongal with great respect.
“We must move towards prosperity by adhering to a lifestyle that is in harmony with nature and based on green agriculture. Therefore, it is the aspiration of the majority of Sri Lankans to see the success of the national policy for a green agriculture. I firmly believe that this Thai Pongal season will provide much inspiration towards achieving this,” the President said.
He also noted that this year too Tamil devotees should have the opportunity to celebrate Thai Pongal in accordance with health guidelines in a way that protects you and your loved ones. (Colombo Gazette)
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Europe advocates energy conservation amid gas shortage
(MENAFN) Following the economic sanctions imposed on Moscow following the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the European Union (EU) puts energy efficiency at the forefront of efforts to reduce gas demand.
The move was made in response to energy giant Gazprom announcing on Monday that it would cut gas flow through Nord Stream 1, one of the main pipelines for bringing Russian gas to Russia. Europe.
The restricted gas flow on the pipeline, essential for transiting Russian gas to Europe via Germany, was caused, the company says, by the maintenance of a major Siemens turbine engine at the Portovaya compressor station. .
The company announced that due to turbine problems, exports through the pipeline which carries 167 million cubic meters of gas per day will be reduced from the range of 40% to 20% the previous week.
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The FBI is expected to search former Vice President Mike Pence's
house in Indiana and office in Washington for additional classified
materials soon, sources familiar with the matter tell cnn , trend reports.
Pence's representatives have been in talks with the Justice
Department over the searches and have expressed that they want to
The Pence team does not believe there are classified documents
either at his home or at his office as they have done what they
considered an extensive search themselves, a source said.
CNN reported last month that earlier in January, a lawyer for
Pence found about a dozen documents marked as classified at the
former vice president's home. The former vice president had
directed his lawyer, Matt Morgan, who has experience handling
classified material, to conduct the search.
A source who was briefed on some of the Pence documents
previously told CNN that the government papers recovered from his
home were“lower level” classification, without any“sensitive
compartmented information” or“special access programs”
On Wednesday, the FBI completed a search of President Joe
Biden's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, home and found no documents with
classified markings, according to Biden's personal lawyer.
In the wake of the classified document discoveries at Pence,
Biden and former President Donald Trump's homes, the National
Archives formally asked former presidents and vice presidents to
re-check their personal records for any classified documents or
other presidential records, CNN has reported.
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SEOUL, Korea, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive thermal and energy management solutions supplier Hanon Systems (KS:018880) today announced it is launching a new plant in Hubei, China, which reinforces the company's increasing support to automakers in the electrified vehicle segment.
The new plant will manufacture heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) modules for electrified vehicles.
'Hanon Systems continues to grow its global business by investing in the design of innovative eco-friendly automotive solutions and supporting automakers in the electrified vehicle segment,' said Min Sung, president and chief executive officer of Hanon Systems. 'This site demonstrates the company's commitment to support global vehicle manufacturers operating in China with locally supplied solutions.'
The site includes about 6,000 square meters (approximately 65,000 square feet) of manufacturing space that will incorporate standardized global manufacturing and business processes, state-of-the-art and energy-efficient equipment, and room for expansion to address future business needs. Production is expected to begin in early-2023 and yield approximately 100 new jobs in the local market.
Hanon Systems has a long history designing and manufacturing HVAC modules. This experience enables the company to provide a suite of solutions to automakers that satisfies an increasing range of requirements to optimize performance, improve fuel efficiency, improve in-cabin air quality and deliver passenger comfort.
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Hanon Systems is a full-line supplier of automotive thermal and energy management solutions for electrified and conventional vehicles. Its offering includes a wide range of solutions in the areas of heating ventilation and air conditioning; powertrain cooling; compressor; fluid transport; and electronics and fluid pressure. The company currently operates 53 manufacturing sites and three regional innovation centers, and employs more than 21,000 people across 21 countries. To learn more, visit hanonsystems.com .
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(MENAFN - Zex PR Wire) Phoenix, Arizona, 22 July 2021 ZEXPRWIRE , MiniDoge is on Btok, having a platform that is viewed by 3 million users and over 160,000+ groups. On the blockchain is an enormous success for MiniDoge community, knowing that they can be part of the social network that can connect to the blockchain that connects worldwide. Btok is an advertisement platform that lets consumers view the cryptocurrency and share it amongst other investors, group pirates, and owners in the crypto space. As Btok explains on their website, you can explore various other blockchain projects, partake in airdrops, transfer cryptocurrencies, and many more features that Btok provides.
When registering into Btok, it is simple to point out that it is effortless. All you need is a phone number to sign up, and it is downloadable on Android and IOS devices. After you put your phone number in, you are now in the blockchain community and can see other exchanges that Btok partnered up with, Bithumb global, Huobi Global, Binance, LBank, and many more. Btok platform gives small cryptocurrencies the chance to be seen and turn into the alpha dog. MiniDoge community should be excited and pupped up for the accomplishment, now being viewed by millions of users. The community of MiniDoge is Mini but is Mighty.
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Mr. Buitrago helps foreign pilots enter the US aviation industry through the National Interest Waiver.
The US aviation industry is currently suffering from a shortage of pilots. To rectify the situation, qualified foreigners are given the opportunity to meet the rising demand for pilots and apply for permanent residence. Seasoned immigration attorney Mr. Ernesto Buitrago of Buitrago Law Firm, P.A., offers his expertise to make the process easier.
“The National Interest Waiver allows pilots a chance to obtain a green card as it is a profession of national importance to the U.S.,” says Mr. Buitrago.
Traditionally, foreign workers are required to have a sponsor or a job offer before they can apply for entry to the US or qualify for a green card. The process is complicated and visa approval takes years, preventing many from immigrating and filling the supply of qualified pilots in the country.
With the National Interest Waiver, requirements are now more relaxed. Mr. Buitrago has already helped several foreign pilots obtain their immigrant visas and find work at commercial airlines. His extensive background in the US immigration system enables him to provide specialized legal guidance to his clients and make their naturalization journey a pleasant experience.
Pilots are expected to remain in short supply for years. Foreigners interested in leveraging this opportunity can schedule a consultation with Mr. Buitrago to learn more: .
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(MENAFN- Baystreet) Demand Fears Weigh on Oil Prices
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, as pledges by Saudi Arabia and Russia to continue crude output cuts to the end of 2023 were offset by demand fears stemming from macroeconomic headwinds.
Brent crude oil futures were down $1.58, or 1.74%, to $89.34 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) fell $1.60, or 1.79%, to $87.63 per barrel.
Oil prices remain under pressure from demand fears driven by macroeconomic headwinds.
The OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee was set to meet on Wednesday. The OPEC+ group is expected to hold its current oil output in the meeting, sources told Reuters.
Saudi Arabia's energy ministry confirmed on Wednesday it will continue its voluntary one-million-barrel-per-day (bpd) crude supply cut until the end of this year.
Russia said it will continue its current 300,000 bpd crude export cuts until the end of the year, and will review its voluntary 500,000 bpd output cut, set back in April, in November.
The current dollar strength is“a rally that will continue to haunt all markets including oil, even when, as is now, there is a compelling fundamental backdrop,” one analyst said.
As the trade currency of oil, a strong dollar makes oil comparatively expensive for holders of other currencies, which can dampen demand.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Actress Kavita Kaushik, who is remembered for her character Inspector Chandramukhi Chautala from 'F.I.R.', has revealed that people have several times mistaken her for a real police officer.
Kavita will be seen on the comedy show 'The Kapil Sharma Show' to promote her upcoming film 'Carry On Jatta 3'. She will be joined by her co-stars Sonam Bajwa, Gippy Grewal, Binnu Dhillon, Kavita Kaushik, Gurpreet Ghuggi, Jaswinder Bhalla and director Smeep Kang.
The show's host Kapil Sharma asked Kavita Kaushik if anyone has ever mistaken her for a real police inspector, given her outstanding performance in 'F.I.R'.
Kavita replied: "I have encountered this several times. Back in my father's village in Rajasthan, whenever we visited, people genuinely used to believe that I was a police officer, and they used to come to me with complaints about their children."
Following this, Kapil pulled Kavita's leg saying that due to this belief, individuals who weren't wearing helmets willingly handed her Rs. 1,000.
Speaking about working with the team and cast of 'Carry On Jatta 3', Kavita said: "I have been working in the industry for over 20 years, and the experience I had working with Gippy Grewal's production and their team has been the best so far. We were treated exceptionally well in London, almost like kings and queens; this production is truly outstanding."
'The Kapil Sharma Show' airs on Sony Entertainment Television.
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(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, September 15. Kyrgyzstan
wants to resume cooperation on the use of energy resources of the
Naryn River, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov said at the 5th
Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in
Dushanbe, Trend reports.
“I propose to begin work on resuming and improving cooperation
within the framework of the Agreement on the use of water and
energy resources of the Naryn-Syr Darya River between Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan of 1998, which provides for a
balanced exchange of water and energy resources,” he said.
Japarov emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is open and ready for
constructive and mutually beneficial cooperation on the entire
range of water and energy issues.
“I also propose to create a Regional Center for the
implementation of energy-efficient and resource-saving technologies
in the Central Asian region with headquarters in Bishkek, which
would ensure the rational use of water and energy resources in our
region as a whole.
Today in Kyrgyzstan we are changing our approach to water policy
from user-based to environmental, the essence of which is to ensure
the protection of the zone of formation of water resources, the
safety of hydraulic structures and the formation of complete
information about the ecological state in the upper reaches of
rivers, as well as the creation of an economic mechanism for the
preservation of a unified ecological system and sustainable
development of the Kyrgyz Republic,” Japarov said.
According to the president, at the international level,
Kyrgyzstan is promoting initiatives aimed at sustainable mountain
development, preservation of glaciers and areas of water resource
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)
Published: Tue 14 Jun 2022, 10:23 AM
Last updated: Tue 14 Jun 2022, 10:27 AM
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) on Tuesday imposed administrative and financial sanctions on a finance company operating in the UAE for not adhering to the rules and regulations of the regulator.
The apex bank said it imposed a fine on the finance company on May 18, for failure to submit its audited financial statements by the deadline, and failure to abide by its guidelines.
However, it didn't disclose the name of the company and the amount of fine imposed on it.
In addition, the company failed to comply with the Consumer Protection Regulations and Complaint Management System rulebook and the Central Bank instructed the company to remedy its shortcomings within a month of the notification.
Earlier, the regulator had fined financial companies for not adhering to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and illegal organisations (AML/CFT).
Through its supervisory and regulatory mandates, the Central Bank works to ensure that all licensed financial institutions operating in the UAE, including finance companies, abide by UAE laws, regulations, and standards adopted by the CBUAE to safeguard the transparency and integrity of financial companies and to enhance the efficiency of the UAE financial system.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Crude-oil prices slid Thursday as traders focused on rising US stockpiles amid a global supply glut.
US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for April delivery sank $1.12 to close at $47.05 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
In London, Brent North Sea crude for April, the global benchmark, settled at $57.08 a barrel, slipping 46 cents from Wednesday's closing level.
"It's disappointing, considering the dollar," said Phil Flynn of Price Futures Group, noting the greenback had eased from 12-year highs hit the prior day.
A weaker dollar makes dollar-priced crude cheaper for buyers using stronger currencies, tending to support demand and, in turn, prices.
According to Flynn, the New York market was dragged down by new data on the level of crude reserves at the key Cushing terminal hub in Oklahoma.
The Genscape report published Thursday showed Cushing supplies were building again after last week's pause, and getting closer to capacity at the key trading hub, the price settlement point for WTI.
On Wednesday the Department of Energy said US crude inventories had climbed to a fresh record high of 448.9 million barrels last week, while stockpiles at Cushing also had increased.
Flynn added that the Houston shipping channel, shut down due to an accident and fog, was "going to be up and running again, so supplies are going to be moving in again."
A broadly weak US retail sales report for February also hung over the oil market, said Bart Melek of TD Securities.
"Ultimately markets are going to be concerned about the fact you'll have a bit a of a slowdown of demand in the US and potentially globally," he said.
"The risk is to the downside. The market continues to worry that inventories may hit capacity in the US and that production continues to reach record levels."
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The Department of Health (DOH) has reported that as of 4pm today, April 9
206 new cases (PH3871-PH4076) of COVID-19 were added. This brings the total number of cases in the country to 4,076.
DOH also announced 28 new recoveries, bringing the total number of recoveries to 124.
21 new deaths were also reported. This brings total deaths related to COVID-19 to 203.


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. A reliable
digital infrastructure is crucial for Azerbaijan's interconnected
economy, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Digital
Development and Transportation Bakhtiyar Mammadov said, Trend reports.
He spoke at the SPECA 2023 Economic Forum in Baku.
"Investments are underway to expand and modernize Azerbaijan's
digital infrastructure, ensuring its sustainability and ability to
support the growing demand for data-driven services within supply
chains. Collaboration is key to our success," he noted.
Bakhtiyar Mammadov said Azerbaijan is actively working with its
peers to develop common standards and protocols that facilitate
seamless cross-border data exchange.
"Our goal is to reduce trade barriers and strengthen regional
ties. Today, in the context of global trade and transition,
digitalization is becoming a key force in shaping transport
corridors and improving efficiency, transparency and connectivity,"
Mammadov mentioned that Azerbaijan is also actively working on
the creation of a digital transport and logistics platform, which
will contribute to ensuring transparency and simplification of
activities in the field of transport and logistics, thereby
increasing the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of cargo
transportation on all routes, as well as reducing the time of cargo
The UN SPECA program was established on March 26, 1998.
At present, the SPECA member states are Afghanistan, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and
SPECA provides a platform for sub-regional cooperation to
realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that can best be
achieved through regional cooperation.
Azerbaijan is chairing the program in 2023 and hosting SPECA
Days in Baku on November 20–24, 2023.
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Science India Forum (SIF), under the patronage of the Indian embassy in Qatar, recently launched an educational series, 'Learn with the Leaders', as part of the Teacher's Empowerment Programme. The series will be be held on the fourth Saturday of every month, with the first session dealing with 'Brain-Targeted Teaching and Learning'.
Dr Zarmina Hotaki, an eminent speaker, academician and principal of Qatar Leadership Academy under Qatar Foundation, conducted the session.
Dr Hotaki presented the Brain-Targeted Teaching Model and explained that it is not a curriculum or product, but an effective instructional framework based on research. It is designed to assist teachers in planning, implementing and assessing a sound programme of instruction informed by research from the neuro- and cognitive sciences, Dr Hotaki said.
The model consists of six stages of the teaching and learning process that are referred to as brain targets.
Dr Hotaki elaborated on the six different 'brain targets': Emotional Climate, Enriched Environments, 'Big Picture' Concepts/Concept Mapping, Repeated Rehearsal, Teaching for Extension and Application, and Evaluation Techniques Supported by Brain Research.
The special guest on the occasion Shibu Rasheed, principal, Noble International School, appreciated SIF-Qatar for conducting various training programmes.
Shibu Rasheed enlightened the audience with his talk on how to motivate students. The programme was attended by 190 teachers from various schools in Qatar. All participants applauded the value addition through this knowledge session.
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ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Products Corporation (NYSE: mpx ) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share payable March 10, 2023 to common stockholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2023.
Marine Products Corporation is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass boats under the brand names Chaparral and Robalo. Chaparral's sterndrive models include SSi and SSX, and the Chaparral Surf Series. Chaparral's outboard offerings include OSX Luxury Sportboats and SSi outboard models. Robalo builds an array of outboard sport fishing boats, which include center consoles, dual consoles and Cayman Bay Boat models. The Company continues to diversify its product lines through product innovation. With premium brands, a solid capital structure, and a strong independent dealer network, Marine Products Corporation is prepared to capitalize on opportunities to increase its market share and generate superior financial performance to build long-term shareholder value. For more information on Marine Products Corporation visit our website at marineproductscorp.com .
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The organization of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation, the
Azerbaijan State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports conducts
coaching (rhythmic gymnastics and 'Gymnastics for all' and referee
courses (rhythmic gymnastics) from October 13 through October 16,
reports on October 14 citing Azerbaijan
Special Olympics is a global movement that organizes sports and
recreation events and competitions for people with intellectual
Theoretical and practical classes organized at the National
Gymnastics Arena in Baku are conducted by Sofia Bura (Greece), an
international judge in rhythmic gymnastics, and a specialist in
Special Olympics (rhythmic gymnastics and 'Gymnastics for
According to her, she was extremely pleased that the Azerbaijan
Gymnastics Federation turned to her to conduct this course.
'I express my gratitude to the Federation for this opportunity.
Socialization, and adaptation of special children is a very
important topic. I want to express gratitude for the attention to
this issue to the Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Farid
Gayibov and Deputy Minister Mariana Vasileva. Nine trainers take
part in these courses. Participants of the course show great
eagerness to study, gain new experience, and improve their
knowledge in this area,' Bura said.
At the end of the course, participants will be awarded
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The government of Spain has approved the allocation of EUR 52.8 million in direct financial assistance to Ukrainians who have obtained temporary protection in this country.
This was announced by Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada, Olena Kondratiuk, Ukrinform reports with reference to the parliament's website .
'This is one of the practical results of my working visit to Spain - high-level meetings in the Spanish parliament and government, acquainting with the activities of centers and conditions of assistance being provided to forced Ukrainian migrants in this country,' Kondratiuk said.
The funds, in particular, will go to autonomous communities in Spain where Ukrainians live. It is expected that payments of the new package of direct assistance will amount to EUR 400 per month for adults and EUR 100 for minor Ukrainians. The financial assistance will be provided within six months. Read also:
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'Spain has hospitably sheltered more than 137,000 our citizens, which is the fourth highest figure among EU countries. I spoke directly with Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration José Luis Escrivá about enhancing efforts to provide support to Ukrainian migrants in Spain, the majority of whom are women, children and the elderly,' Kondratiuk said.
Russia's full-scale military aggression against Ukraine started on February 24. Several million Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes to escape the war.
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(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia is making significant strides towards achieving its ambitious goal of reducing carbon emissions by 278 million tons annually by 2030, as highlighted at the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum on Monday. Officials revealed that the kingdom has successfully added 2.1 gigawatts of renewable energy to its grid since last year, resulting in a remarkable 300percent increase, bringing the total installed renewable energy capacity to 2.8 gigawatts.
With a commitment to combating climate change and diversifying its economy away from oil dependency, Saudi Arabia is set to surpass its targets. By the end of the year, the production capacity of renewable energy projects currently under construction is expected to exceed 8 gigawatts. Furthermore, an additional 13 gigawatts of capacity are in various stages of development across multiple projects, showcasing the kingdom's dedication to sustainable energy solutions.
As the world's largest crude exporter and the Arab world's biggest economy, Saudi Arabia has set its sights on achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. The kingdom's commitment to this ambitious target is evident in its efforts to embrace renewable energy sources, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and drive economic transformation.
One of the noteworthy projects contributing to this endeavor is the USD8.5 billion green hydrogen project situated in Neom, Saudi Arabia's smart city. Expected to become operational in 2025, the project leverages 4 gigawatts of renewable power from solar, wind, and storage to produce 650 tons of hydrogen daily through electrolysis. Additionally, it is set to generate approximately 1.2 million tons of green ammonia annually, further solidifying Saudi Arabia's position at the forefront of sustainable energy initiatives.
While challenges persist, Saudi Arabia's commitment to environmental sustainability is evident, and its proactive approach positions the kingdom as a regional leader in adopting measures to mitigate climate change. This article explores Saudi Arabia's journey toward carbon-emission reduction, shedding light on the initiatives, projects, and achievements that underscore the nation's commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) "Manipur violence: CBI on 3 March has filed charge sheet against seven accused in Bishnupur armoury loot case, officials said as reported by news agency PTI Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently filed its charge sheet before the court of chief judicial magistrate in Kamrup (Metro) in Assam's Guwahati accused named in the charge sheet are Laishram Prem Singh, Khumukcham Dhiren alias Thapkpa, Moirangthem Anand Singh, Athokpam Kajit alias Kishorjit, Loukrakpam Michael Mangangcha alias Michael, Konthoujam Romojit Meitei alias Romojit, and Keisham Johnson alias Johnson August 3 last year, a mob looted more than 300 weapons and 19,800 rounds of ammunition from two rooms of the 2nd Indian Reserve Battalion headquarters at Naranseina in Bishnupur 9,000 bullets of different calibres, an AK series assault rifle, three 'Ghaatak' rifles, 195 self-loading rifles, five MP-5 guns, 16.9 mm pistols, 25 bulletproof jackets, 21 carbines, and 124 hand grenades, among other things, were looted by the mob, according to officials.A crowd had gathered there to march towards Churachandpur where tribals were planning to carry out a mass burial of their people killed in the ethnic clashes that broke out in Manipur on May 3 last year many as 219 people have lost their lives and several hundred have been injured since the ethnic violence broke out after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status account for about 53 per cent of Manipur's population and live mostly in the Imphal Valley. Tribals -- Nagas and Kukis -- constitute a little over 40 per cent and reside in the hill districts.(With inputs from PTI)
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The UAE has defied the global pandemic with Expo 2020 Dubai, gathering 192 countries while applying strict precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved, Francisco Andre, Portugal's Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, said while celebrating Portugal's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General for the Expo 2020 Dubai, was also present.
Portugal celebrated with a packed itinerary of cultural shows, attended by Andre, Luís Castro, Portugal's Commissioner-General to Expo 2020 Dubai, and several Emirati and Portuguese officials.
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During the event, Andre commended the vision of the UAE's leadership. 'The UAE and Portugal share deep-rooted diplomatic ties and relations, and we aim to boost our economic and investment relations in the near future,' he said.
'Expo 2020 Dubai is an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to share cultures, opinions and opportunities with a large audience. The Portuguese pavilion invites visitors to an unlimited journey to explore Portugal,' he added.
'The major international event is taking place during a critical time. We aim to promote Portugal as a modern and sustainable economy that links cultures and maintains excellent relations with the entire world. We are enthusiastically establishing new partnerships with the UAE in all areas,' he further added.
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(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) New Delhi: Kerala rejected the central government's special package of Rs 5000 crore as a one-time measure directed by the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The central government articulated its stance in the Supreme Court, suggesting a disbursement of Rs 5000 crores to Kerala this month, with a corresponding reduction from next year's allocation. Additionally, the Center urged Kerala to devise its strategies to address the financial challenges.
However, Kerala insisted on an immediate payment of Rs. 10,000 crore, contending that the Center's approach would impinge on Kerala's borrowing rights. In response, the court asked whether Kerala should accept the Rs 5000 crore offer extended by the Center. The court stated that it would be heard as the first case. Kapil Sibal, standing for Kerala, told the court that an additional Rs 15,000 would be required this month to resolve the situation.
In the previous hearing, the Court had urged the Union government to permit additional borrowing of Rs. 13,608 crores without requiring the state to withdraw the suit filed in the Supreme Court. Kerala initiated the original suit against the centre under Article 131 of the Constitution, challenging its norms on borrowing limits. The Court had previously recommended talks between the state and the centre to seek a resolution.
Kerala, in its petition, stated that the state is reeling under a severe financial crisis and that there is a shortage of funds to disburse pensions, dearness allowance, benefits, etc. There is a situation of overdraft. Kerala also informed that they only have money to pay salaries. The court emphasized the importance of addressing Kerala's financial crisis, affirming the right of individuals to petition for solutions.
The Supreme Court had previously urged the involved parties to resolve the matter through amicable discussions, acknowledging the court's limitations in financial affairs. Despite the Centre's offer to allow Kerala to borrow Rs 13,608 crore if the state withdrew its petition, Kerala remained steadfast in its demand for what it believes it rightfully deserves, expressing its intent to continue its legal pursuit.
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(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has stirred controversy by asserting that Russia bears responsibility for the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. In an interview with il Giornale newspaper published on Saturday, Meloni claimed that Russia's military campaign against Ukraine, initiated on February 24, 2022, played a pivotal role in encouraging Hamas to launch a massive attack against Israel on October 7, 2023.
Meloni argued that Russia's military operation, labeled a special military operation, violated international law and had far-reaching consequences on the global security system. According to the Italian leader, the invasion of Ukraine by a permanent United Nations Security Council member created a domino effect with repercussions extending beyond Eastern Europe. She contended that this move had a cascading impact on regions ranging from the Middle East to the Balkans and Africa.
The Prime Minister went on to make a bold claim, stating, "If Russia had not invaded Ukraine, in all likelihood, Hamas would not have launched such an attack against Israel." This attribution of responsibility for the Gaza conflict to Russia's actions in Ukraine underscores the interconnectedness of geopolitical events and the potential ramifications of military operations on a global scale.
Meloni's remarks highlight the complex dynamics at play in international relations, raising questions about the ripple effects of major geopolitical events and their influence on regional conflicts. The assertion that Russia's actions served as a catalyst for events in the Middle East adds a layer of scrutiny to the ongoing discussions surrounding the Ukraine conflict and its broader impact on the world stage.
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The new ROP rule that all passengers in a vehicle should wear seat belts has been welcomed by many people in Oman.
Sulaiman al Rawahi, managing director, Oman Automobile Association said, 'This rule is very important. A seat belt for passengers is as important as the driver's seat belt. Passengers who are not wearing a seat belt can become projectiles during an accident. Unbuckled passengers can get ejected through the front, rear or side windows, resulting in death. I wanted the fine to be RO50 and not just RO10 fromMarch 1. I advise motorists to abide by the new traffic laws. They are in the interest of all members of society.'
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, an ROP official said, 'In addition to the front seat passenger, fine will apply to all those not wearing the safety belt in a rear seat fromMarch 1. The fine will be RO10 and a black point will be added to the driver's licence. The new decision will also prevent overloading of passengers in cars.'
Nasser al Hosani, a driving instructor said the new rule is very important as studies have found that rear seat passengers suffer more serious injuries during accidents. 'An additional rear seat airbag can prevent the passenger's head from hitting the back of the front seat thus minimising the risk of injuries. The pre-requisite for rear seat safety, however, is the use of a belt.'
Rashed Faqir al Balushi, a rally car driver said that the new rule will ensure that all motorists are committed to safety. 'The fine and black points will help in reducing accidents and make Oman's roads safer. Seat belts save lives.'
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(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- The registration phase of the third edition of the Entrepreneurship Award has come to an end with Riyada receiving 391 applications. The next step is the filtration of the online forms through automated software.
Once this is completed, the assessors will then organise site visits and hold interviews, to further evaluate the participants, stated a press release. The assessment phase is a rigorous procedure. The first step of the assessment phase is categorising participants according to specific criteria.
These criteria include, compliance with conditions of participation, achieving the qualifying degree for this phase, choosing three assessors for each business, as the average of each will be counted. 'For the third edition of the Entrepreneurship Award, the registration and assessment are done electronically. The award is fully dependent on registration and electronic assessment,' said Badriya al Hinai, project manager of the award.
'To make these procedures more accurate and efficient, a new website and system have been launched. 'Progression can be tracked through the new system and direct screening can also be done. Due to this new system, the award's team can easily contact the applicants.'
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After catastrophic earthquakes, China urges end to US sanctions against Syria
(MENAFN) According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, American sanctions against Syria have hampered relief efforts in the wake of devastating earthquakes that struck the region earlier this week and killed more than 15,000 people. Beijing pleaded with Washington to withdraw the sanctions imposed on Syria and "open the floodgates for humanitarian help."
During her regular press conference on Wednesday, spokeswoman for the foreign ministry Mao Ning was asked to comment on the sanctions. She cited Washington's history of intervening in Syria and the serious consequences for common people.
She added that "frequent [US] military strikes and harsh economic sanctions have caused huge civilian casualties and taken away the means to subsistence of the Syrians" in addition to "years of war and turmoil." She said that "the devastating earthquakes - on top of years of war and turmoil - have left Syria in a terrible humanitarian crisis."
Following Monday's earthquakes, which shook Turkey and Syria and claimed hundreds of lives in both countries, humanitarian organizations like the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) and the US-based Arab American-Anti-Discrimination Committee have pleaded with US officials to lift the sanctions.
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(MENAFN) According to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday, the United Kingdom's consumer price index (CPI) experienced a decrease to 8.7 percent in annual terms in April. However, despite this decline, the inflation rate remains higher than anticipated. This marks the first time since August of the previous year that the CPI has fallen below 10 percent. Nevertheless, it still stands as the second-highest among Western European countries, trailing only Austria. Notably, the figure surpasses the forecast of the Bank of England (BoE), which projected a drop to 8.4 percent for April.
The ONS report highlights the contribution of electricity and gas prices to the decline in annual inflation, accounting for a decrease of 1.42 percent. This reduction is attributed to the comparison with the corresponding period last year when prices had risen. However, even with this decline, electricity and gas prices still contribute significantly, accounting for 1.01 percent of the overall annual inflation rate. Additionally, the report mentions a slight slowdown in the increase of food and non-alcoholic beverage prices, which only marginally decreased from 19.2 percent in March to 19.1 percent in April. This figure remains the second-highest recorded in over 45 years.
Despite the dip in headline inflation, there is a notable rise in core inflation, a crucial indicator that excludes volatile elements such as energy, food, alcohol, and tobacco prices. In April, core inflation increased by 6.8 percent, reaching its highest level since 1992. This surge in core inflation suggests that underlying pressures on the economy remain strong. As a result, experts suggest that this trend could lead to further interest rate hikes.
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US President criticizes his Russian counterpart
(MENAFN) US President Joe Biden on Wednesday criticized his Russian fellow Vladimir Putin for making “irresponsible threats” of nuclear conflict in Europe as Moscow continues to lose ground in Ukraine.
Blaming the West of “nuclear blackmail” before mentioning Moscow’s own access to “lots of weapons to reply,” Putin announced a partial mobilization of Russians of fighting age in the hope of reversing the country’s recent military losses.
Speaking the UN General Assembly, Biden convicted both the decision and its associated provocations, calling to stop the conflict on just terms.
Biden also said: “Like you, the US wants this war to end on just terms, because you cannot seize a nation’s territory by force.
“Yet the only nation standing in the way of this is Russia. We must be clear, firm and unwavering in our resolve.
“Russia has shamelessly violated the core tenets of the UN Charter, no more so than by taking a neighbor’s territory by force.
“As we speak, Putin has made nuclear threats against Europe, called up more recruits to join this reckless fight, and has initiated a sham referendum in an effort to annex these countries by force. This is a needless war.”
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(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The entertaining audio and visual tour explores the historical and cultural development of Switzerland's national languages and dialects.
Historical events have had a major impact on the development of language, the National Museum wrote on Thursday. During the Reformation, for example, the Alemannic figurehead Ulrich Zwingli translated and published the Bible in“Landspraach”, a written language close to the German spoken in the Zurich region. In what is now western Switzerland, the Reformers did not speak the regional dialect, but the French of the middle class in northern France.
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Several centuries later, the regional dialects of French-speaking Switzerland have all but disappeared, while Swiss German dominates everyday life across the River Sarine and in the Upper Valais. Several factors explain these developments: repression, prohibition, romanticisation, delimitation and mythification.
Even today, language remains a political and emotional issue, from the Rösti Divide to the Jura Question, from language teaching to the language of young people.
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On an audio tour scripted by the Vaud-based humourist and political scientist Vincent Kucholl, visitors to the exhibition will discover explanations, details of objects, recordings and audio tracks taken from videos.
Two fictional characters, a tourist guide (dubbed by presenter Vincent Veillon in the French version) and his companion Beat (played by Vincent Kucholl), present the content of the exhibition through entertaining dialogue.The floor is also given to people living in Switzerland whose mother tongue is not a national language, but Albanian, Arabic, Portuguese or sign language. These different perspectives show that language can be a resource as well as an obstacle and is sometimes ignored.
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San Francisco, Dec 10 (IANS) Microsoft has announced that it has acquired Lumenisity Limited, a leader in next-generation hollow core fibre (HCF) solutions.
Lumenisity's innovative and HCF product can allow fast, reliable and secure networking for global, enterprise and large-scale organisations, the tech giant said in a blogpost on Friday.
With the acquisition, Microsoft can expand its ability to further optimise its global cloud infrastructure and serve its Cloud Platform and Services customers with strict latency and security requirements.
A wide range of industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and government, can gain benefit from the technology.
'Organisations within these sectors could see significant benefit from HCF solutions as they rely on networks and data centres that require high-speed transactions, enhanced security, increased bandwidth and high-capacity communications,' Girish Bablani, corporate vice president, Azure Core, Microsoft, explained.
HCF could speed up medical image retrieval in the healthcare industry by enabling providers to ingest, store and share medical imaging data in the cloud because it can handle the size and volume of large data sets.
Additionally, with the development of the digital economy, HCF could support global financial institutions looking for fast, secure transactions across a wide area.
It has several advantages over traditional cable including, 'increased overall speed and lower latency as light travels through HCF 47 per cent faster than standard silica glass' and 'enhanced security and intrusion detection due to Lumenisity's innovative inner structure'.
Moreover, it provides 'lower costs, increased bandwidth and enhanced network quality due to elimination of fibre nonlinearities and broader spectrum' and 'potential for ultra-low signal loss enabling deployment over longer distances without repeaters.'
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(MENAFN) Based on official figures released by the Turkish Energy Transmission Company (TEIAS) on Tuesday, regular electricity consumption in Turkey increased by 14.20% on Monday compared to the previous day, standing at 897,515 megawatts per hour.
According to TEIAS statistics, hourly electricity consumption reached 44,199 megawatts per hour as of 15:00 regional time (1200 GMT). As of 06:00 a.m. regional time, the country’s electricity consumption fell to its lowest point of 27,752 megawatts per hour (0300 GMT).
On Monday, electricity production reached 892,740 megawatts per hour, an increase of 14.28% from the previous day.
Natural gas-fired power plants contributed 22.6% of total electricity, while hydroelectric power plants and imported coal-fired power plants accounted for 19.4% and 13.4% respectively.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Kolkata, Dec 11 (IANS) An internal feud within the Trinamool Congress over the party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's proposed theory for fixing the upper age limit for all political posts, is intensifying
A torrid debate between Trinamool Congress's three-time Lok Sabha member Saugata Roy and the party's state spokesman Kunal Ghosh regarding the matter has taken centre-stage.
Roy's comments virtually challenging the upper-age limit theory that in Trinamool Congress only Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is the ultimate decision-maker on nominations has invited scathing retaliation from Ghosh.
“Such comments are unwarranted and breed the roots of division. There is no need to remind anyone that Mamata Banerjee is the final decision-making authority. Roy was not with Trinamool Congress since the party's inception in 1998, as in the Lok Sabha elections in the same year he contested as a Congress candidate against Mamata Banerjee from Kolkata-South constituency. Now such comments from him appear to be like excessive blandishment,” Ghosh said.
Ghosh also drew a subtle reference to BSP chief Mayawati's recent announcement naming her nephew Akash Ananda as her successor in the party.
“Although it is an internal matter of BSP, the BSP leader's initiative to bring ahead the new leadership really deserves accolades. I am hopeful that the new generation of leadership will work together with progressive, secular and democratic forces,” he said.
Political observers feel that such altercations among leaders within the party gives a subtle signal that such internal differences might take nastier shapes at the time of nomination of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls for 2024.
They also said that a further aggravation of this internal feud is inevitable unless Mamata Banerjee intervenes in ending the ongoing statement and counter-statements in the matter.
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(MENAFN- AFP) Chinese factory activity picked up pace in August as strong foreign demand boosted business confidence, independent data showed Friday, the day after a better-than forecast official reading.
The readings, compiled for Chinese financial magazine Caixin and focusing on smaller manufacturers -- will lift hopes that the world's number two economy and key driver of global growth is stabilising following years of slowing.
The Caixin Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) came in at 51.6 for the month, up from 51.1 in July.
A PMI figure above 50 represents growth while anything below points to contraction.
The Caixin data tallies with the government's official PMI reading Thursday, which also showed expansion.
Solid foreign demand helped lift new order growth, encouraging companies to expand production schedules and purchasing activities, Caixin said in a statement with data compiler IHS Markit.
Manufacturers seeking to improve efficiency reduced staff numbers in August, which, combined with the rising pick-up in new work, resulted in an increase in the number of unfulfilled orders.
"Overall operating conditions of the manufacturing sector improved further as market demand strengthens," Caixin analyst Zhengsheng Zhong said the statement.
But the manufacturing sector still faces headwinds from stricter environmental policies, which resulted in longer delivery times, as well as inflationary pressure driven by rises in input costs and output charges.
Higher prices for key industrial metals were likely a key factor in driving up price indices, Julian Evans-Pritchard of Capital Economics said in a note.
"It is speculation over future capacity cuts that has pushed up metal prices and industrial production, rather than stronger underlying demand."
"If prices rise too quickly the profitability of companies in the middle of a supply chain may be under pressure," Zhong said.
Tighter monetary policies will lead to a further slowdown in the economy, according to Evans-Pritchard, adding that they are likely to cripple the long term sustainability of the current strength of industrial activity.
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(MENAFN- UkrinForm) Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv has called on Canada not to provide maintenance services for five more Nord Stream 1 turbines. Earlier, an exception was made for the first Siemens turbine.
The relevant statement was made by Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada Yuliya Kovaliv on Facebook , referring to her speech in the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE), an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“Russia is responsible of orchestrating gas crisis in Europe. If the reason for the waiver was not to allow Russia to blame sanctions for the disruption of gas supply, it's now more than clear that additional 5 turbines, that were allowed to be maintained in Canada soon, will be turned by Russia into tools of humiliation. We urge you: do not take the bait,” Kovaliv stressed.
In her words, the logic of appeasing Putin failed to prevent the war.
“Let's not forget that since the permit was issued, Russia has committed series of awful war crimes: attacked a shopping mall in Kremenchuk and Odessa Sea Port, killed over 50 prisoners of war of Azovstal and over 160 civilians only in three weeks,” Kovaliv told.
Meanwhile, according to Kovaliv, Ukraine is eager to work with European countries on the measures to decrease gas dependency.
“We are committed to help, both by using Ukrainian gas route, offering gas storage facilities and by supplying EU with additional electricity that could substitute up to 5 billion cubic meters of Russian gas,” Kovaliv explained.
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(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today announced that Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO, will present at the following investor conferences in November:
- Stifel 2021 Virtual Healthcare Conference – Company presentation on Monday, November 15, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. ET
- Piper Sandler 33rd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference – Pre-recorded fireside chat available on-demand Monday, November 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET
To access the live webcast or subsequent archived recordings of the company presentations, please visit the RAPT Therapeutics website at .
About RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical stage immunology-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in oncology and inflammatory diseases. Utilizing its proprietary discovery and development engine, the Company is developing highly selective small molecules designed to modulate the critical immune drivers underlying these diseases. RAPT has discovered and advanced two unique drug candidates, RPT193 and FLX475, each targeting C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4), for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and cancer, respectively. The Company is also pursuing a range of targets that are in the discovery stage of development.
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Equipment failure is blamed for power outage in Berryville
BERRYVILLE — Equipment failure is blamed for a power outage that darkened the town’s east side for 90 minutes late Tuesday morning.
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(MENAFN- IANS) p>San Francisco, Feb 6 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has told Mayor of Miami city in the US that his Boring Company could dig a 3.2 km tunnel for just $30 million -- a fraction of the $1 billion cost quoted by local transit officials.
Musk told Mayor Francis Suarez that he could finish the job in six months which could otherwise take four years, reports The Verge.
Mayor Suarez shared the details in a video posted to Twitter.
"Musk is focused on trying to deliver a project that will have the maximum utility for our residents for the least amount of money. The order of magnitude in terms of savings is significant," he said in the video on Friday.
Digging under Miami is complex as it is built on limestone which is spongey.
This problem "also helped drive up the price of a tunnel under the Port of Miami, which was less than a mile but still cost around $700 million".
Musk first tweeted about wanting to tunnel under Miami on January 18.
"Cars & trucks stuck in traffic generate megatons of toxic gases & particulate, but @boringcompany road tunnels under Miami would solve traffic & be an example to the world," he posted.
"If Governor & Mayor want this done, we will do it."
The Boring Company is nearing completion of its first commercial service underneath the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The company is also in talks for a tunnel in San Bernardino County, California.
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(MENAFN) Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji payed a visit to the bitumen output and storage unit of Jey Oil Refining Company in the southern Hormozgan district on Thursday.
The stated unit with the yearly output volume of 600,000 tons and storing of 22,000 tons of bitumen was built with a funding of nearly USD20 million.
This strategy targets to grow the improvement of output and storage infrastructures in the nation’s main shipment point (Bandar Abbas as the largest export port of oil products in the country) and accordingly raise the stake of shipment and establish a bitumen output and provision base in the south of the nation.
Also, the executive operations of the strategy to develop the quality of heavy outputs of Bandar Abbas Refining Company in Hormozgan was initiated in the attendance of the minister on Thursday.
In spite of all the international obstacles like the coronavirus epidemic as well as the U.S. restrictions, the Iranian oil and gas industry has been improving at a quick pace and the nation is reaching additional milestones in this sector each day.
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Panthers defeat EGF, fall to TRF
Pins proved to be the difference as the Park Rapids wrestling team split dual meets against two Section 8AA opponents Tuesday night at the Century School gym.
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(MENAFN- Colombo Gazette)
Sri Lanka is expected to repay Bangladesh a $200 million loan by September this year, Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said.
Abdul Momen told reporters that Sri Lanka is gradually recovering from an economic crisis.
“Sri Lanka is gradually doing better. They are recovering slowly. We have given them time till September (to repay the loan),” Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told reporters at the state guesthouse Padma on Sunday afternoon, hoping for repayment by Sri Lanka within the timeframe.
The Foreign Minister, who returned home Sunday from Sri Lanka, said the new government in Sri Lanka is running the country“pretty well”.
The Sri Lankan Government hopes that they will recover from the problem and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is coming up for support, Momen said.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has conveyed Sri Lanka's gratitude to the Bangladesh Government and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the timely assistance as the country battles to rebuild its economy.
“I must say they are very grateful to us,” said Momen.
Foreign Minister Momen visited Sri Lanka as a guest for the country's 75th Independence Day celebrations, for which the guest list was filled up mostly by neighbouring countries at foreign minister-level.
Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently reached a staff-level agreement on a 48-month, $2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility which will also help it secure short-term funds from other donors.
Bangladesh Bank earlier granted Sri Lanka six more months to repay the $200 million loan after the Island nation requested to extend the repayment period due to its prolonged economic crisis.
In a friendly gesture, Bangladesh had extended the loan to cash-strapped Sri Lanka under a currency swap arrangement in 2021. (The Business Standard / Colombo Gazette)
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(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) ATLANTA – Just over a week after President Biden designated Hurricane Idalia a major disaster in Georgia, FEMA and its federal partner, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), have approved more than $1.7 million in disaster assistance to help residents of Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties recover from the hurricane.
To date FEMA has approved more than $1.06 million in grants for Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance. SBA has approved over $501,900 in low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and business owners.
FEMA assistance may include funds for losses not covered by insurance due to the hurricane, such as repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, moving and storage, medical, dental, childcare and funeral expenses. FEMA may also refer you to the SBA, which provides low-interest disaster loans to uninsured or underinsured businesses, homeowners and renters. Submitting the SBA application also allows FEMA to consider you for additional grants.
The deadline for eligible survivors to apply for assistance is Nov. 6, 2023.
For the latest information on Georgia's recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738 , follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema .
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Becker County, others added to DNR burning ban list
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is adding more counties to the list of those designated for burning restrictions.
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(MENAFN- KNN India) New Delhi, Nov 21 (KNN) India's overall gems and jewellery exports witnessed a declined by 11.49 per cent to Rs 22,873.19 crore in October, according to the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) data.
As per the data, the gross exports had stood at Rs 25,843.84 crore (USD 3,134.85 million) during October 2022.
Cut and Polished Diamonds (CPD) exports witnessed a fall of 32.70 per cent to Rs 10,495.06 crore (USD 1,260.91 million) in the previous month compared to Rs 15,594.49 crore (USD 1,891.2 million) in the year-ago period.
Gross export of polished Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD) in October dropped by 23.01 per cent to Rs 1,135.16 crore (USD 136.38 million) against Rs 1,474.38 crore (USD 178.73 million) in the corresponding month of 2022.
GJEPC chairman Vipul Shah told PTI, "The overall gems and jewellery exports were down in October mainly due to slowdown in demand in key markets like the US and supply constraints of diamond, which constitutes 50 per cent of the total shipments. We are hoping the markets pick up during the Christmas season.”
However, the total gross export of gold jewellery increased by 33.48 per cent to Rs 8,619.38 crore ($ 1,035.54 million) in October over Rs 6,457.48 crore (USD 784.11 million) in the same period of the previous year.
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(MENAFN- Jordan Times) OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Palestinian Fares Salem treats the horses he looks after at stables overlooking Jerusalem's walled Old City as though they were members of his own family.
The Salems have been tending horses for more than 30 years at their home in Arab East Jerusalem, and Fares and his friends prepare them for riding at weekends in the hills and open spaces near the city and in the adjacent Israeli-occupied West Bank.
"I was raised with horses around me and I started to ride them when I was three or four years old. We once had a pony that grew up alongside me and this created a bond that has made me want to devote my life to horses," said 21-year-old Fares.
Mahmoud Montasir, a Jerusalem teenager who has his own horse, said he had achieved his childhood dream of turning horse-riding into a pastime.
"It is a great privilege to work with horses. A horse is a very clever animal and understands its human friend and his feelings. A horse also always shares its own feelings with its human friend but you need to understand it," Montasir said.
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Covid-19: 792 new cases detected in Delhi, total shoots to 15,257
27 May, 2020 | newsx bureau
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHWF) reported 1,51,767 as the total number of cases in the country with 4,337 deaths.
As many as 792 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in Delhi, taking the total number of cases in the national capital to 15,257.
“A total of 792 COVID-19 positive cases reported in Delhi in the last 24 hours, 310 recovered/discharged/migrated in this period. The total number of positive cases in the national capital rises to 15,257, including 7,264 recovered/discharged/migrated,” said Delhi Government.
With 303 deaths, Delhi continues to be one of the worst-hit parts of the county by the deadly contagion.
With a spike of 6,387 new COVID-19 cases and 170 deaths in the last 24 hours, the total number of cases in the country is now at 1,51,767 including 4,337 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Meanwhile, Uttarakhand reported 38 new COVID-19 cases, after which, state total number of coronavirus cases moved up to 438.
“79 persons have recovered and four people have died due to coronavirus in the state so far,” the State Health Department said in a release.
A total of 1,51,767 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India. 64,426 persons have recovered or migrated, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday.
There are 83,004 active cases of COVID-19 in the country at present. 4,337 people have lost their lives due to the coronavirus.


(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Doha: In line with Alfardan Group's efforts to foster education and making it available to all citizens and residents of Qatar, the Group's 'Tariqi' programme announced the opening of applications for the 2023-2024 academic year through its website until the end of May.
Alfardan Group has been supporting students and educational initiatives through grants, mentorship and job placements for nearly two decades. With the Group's increasing commitment to quality education, a broader scholarship programme was launched under the name of 'Tariqi' in 2020.
The programme not only aims to support diligent students in obtaining high-quality education in various universities within Qatar, but in addition, to providing them with job opportunities upon graduation. Alfardan Group firmly believes in education as a major pillar of its Corporate Social Responsibility.
Tariqi scholars are selected through a meticulous process after they fulfil the minimum requirement criteria. Once selected, these students are supported throughout their educational journey to achieve their goals. Students from 20 different countries including Qatar have benefited from these scholarships in different academic programs across 37 different majors.
Currently, there are 34 students enrolled in programs across various high-profile universities in Qatar.
Sara Fahad Alfardan, Head of Communications and PR at Alfardan Group said,“Alfardan Group supports Qatar National Vision 2030, part of which is enabling access to quality education. Through Tariqi, we equip youth with the needed financial and professional support to prepare them to become important agents of the knowledge-based economy.
“The programme is not only limited to scholarships, but also provides opportunities to gain professional experience through internships with the Alfardan Group, and these scholars are offered full-time jobs upon graduation. A significant number of Tariqi graduates are currently employed in various Business Units of Alfardan Group.”
Tariqi has collaborated with Qatar Foundation to provide scholarships to students currently enrolled in prestigious American universities affiliated with them, which contributes to the awareness of the programme among various students and majors.
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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Published: Sun 19 Mar 2023, 1:16 PM
Last updated: Sun 19 Mar 2023, 9:58 PM
The Ambassador of Switzerland to the UAE and Bahrain, Massimo Baggi, hosted a cocktail reception at his residence in Abu Dhabi on Saturday in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The event highlighted sports as one of the many bilateral facets that Switzerland and the UAE enjoy, especially the game of polo, ahead of a friendly game between the UAE and Swiss polo teams at desert palm Polo Club in Dubai on Sunday.
Baggi said,“This year is very special as we celebrate 50 years of bilateral relations with the UAE, a country that succeeded in positioning itself as a pioneer in various fields including sport. While we celebrate sustainably in the fields of culture, tourism and education, sport is also an important facet of these relations as both countries share the same passion.”
In attendance was also Reto Gaudenzi, Chairman of World Polo, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Hasher Al Maktoum, who will play in today's polo game.“I am very excited and look forward to the match,” Al Maktoum told Khaleej Times.
“This comes as way to reinforce our strong bilateral relations with Switzerland, especially that polo is a sport about connecting people and uniting teams,” he added.
Gaudenzi stated,“This is great opportunity to introduce polo as a common sport activity between our countries ads sport plays a major role in our bilateral relations. We look forward to continue on this path and to witness more achievements together.”
Around 120 people attended the event which is one of the many planned to underline the various dimensions of the strong relations that Switzerland and the UAE enjoy.
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(MENAFN – Kashmir Observer)
Srinagar – The disappearance of Altaf Hussain Joo, commonly known as Taatha, is widely welcomed.
Taatha, from Dalgate, died Monday morning at his Jan Mohalla residence in Lal Bazar after a brief period of illness, family sources said.
Taatha, who retired as financial controller of SICOP, was well known for his tireless work for social causes. He was associated with various trusts and institutions working for public welfare.
His passing was widely mourned and people remember his outstanding social work.
Ittehadul Muslimeen Chairman Masroor Abbas Ansari and Shia Association Secretary General Abid Ansari paid tribute to Altaf Hussain and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in separate statements.
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