Saudi Arabia’s ‘vision and generosity are very well suited’ to WHO’s work on global health issues, says WHO Foundation CEO...LONDON: The WHO Foundation was set up in 2020 during the COVID 19 pandemic to marshal new resources from philanthropists, foundations, businesses, and individuals to support the World Health Organization’s mission.
Both WHO, which is a specialized agency of the UN, and the WHO Foundation a
Surveillance nation: India spies on world’s largest population...NEW DELHI: Khadeer Khan was arrested in the south Indian city of Hyderabad in January after police claimed to have identified him from CCTV footage as a suspect in a chain snatching incident. He was released a few days later, and died while being treated for injuries he allegedly sustained while in
Two decades later, Iraqis are still paying the price for Bush's ill judged war...Twenty years ago, on March 19, 2003, a US led coalition invaded #Iraq#. Two claims were put forward by the Americans and their British allies to justify the unprecedented overthrow by force of the leadership of a sovereign #state#: that President Saddam Hussein possessed and was preparing to use weapons
FUTURE LAW ON CUBAN ENTERPRISES IN HIS FINALIZING STAGE...HAVANA, March 6th Apparently, the #Cuba#n #government# is finalizing the details of the future Law on Enterprises, a law that should have been approved a few years ago and that was postponed again in 2022. In the end, everything indicates that the new #Parliament# that will be constituted this year will h
How AI and remote learning platforms are transforming education in the Middle East...DUBAI: Technological advancements are transforming the way young people in the Middle East are taught as traditional educational systems adapt to new tools, techniques and teaching arrangements.
Remote and hybrid forms of learning became commonplace during the COVID 19 pandemic to help maintain u
The odyssey to find a place in RSA: having the elderly assisted is a luxury...
There are only 270,000 beds in residences, compared to 4 million over 65s who are not self-sufficient . And finding staff is increasingly difficult: the system is only holding up thanks to immigrants13 March 2023 at 06:233 minute readA huge gap between suffering of families a
Respect for ‘human rights’ is our core value, Abdollahian tells Human Rights Council...TEHRAN � #Iran#ian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Monday that “for us, respect for ‘human rights and dignity’ is a core value that is deeply rooted in our national tradition and profoundly embedded in our religious beliefs,” IRNA reported.
The
Russia vows major retaliation if West confiscates its assets, MFA warns...MOSCOW, February 17. /TASS/. The #Russia#n side, in the event that its assets are confiscated by the West, is ready to take major retaliatory steps, #Russia#n Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing on Friday.
Of course, we always proceed from legality, from what gives all kinds
Wagner owner says war in Ukraine could drag on for years...KYIV, Ukraine: The owner of the #Russia#n Wagner Group private military contractor actively involved in the fighting in Ukraine has predicted that the war could drag on for years.
Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a video interview released late Friday that it could take 18 months to two years for #Russia# to
France wants EU to expand sanctions against Wagner PMC in 10th package ...BRUSSELS, February 9. /TASS/. #France# wants the European Union to expand its sanctions against the Wagner private military company in the tenth package of restrictions the European Union plans to adopt by the anniversary of the beginning of #Russia#’s special military operation in Ukraine, Bloomb
Is NATO using Ukrainian blood to fight Russia?...TEHRAN- While Ukrainés Western allies are shipping Kyiv so many weapons, they refuse to face #Russia# directly.
The West, with the United States in particular, has been shipping tens of billions of dollars worth of weapons to Ukraine.
As the Ukraine war drags on, more sophisticated weapo
Transfer of businessman’s assets to Kiev regime is "outright theft" ...WASHINGTON, February 4. /TASS/. The transfer of assets of #Russia#n businessman Konstantin Malofeyev to Ukraine shows that funds of foreign businessmen in the United States can be confiscated at any time, the #Russia#n Embassy in the US said in a comment.
"We took notice of the #state#ment of Attorney
Zelensky introduces sanctions against 185 companies, individuals assisting Russia...KIEV, January 29. /TASS/. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has signed a decree introducing sanctions against 185 private individuals and legal entities providing assistance to #Russia# in rail transit.
He enacted a decision by the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council on the sanction
How Russia cultivated ties with African nations...TASS-FACTBOX. #Russia#n Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov set off on a tour of African countries on January 22, 2023. TASS-FACTBOX brings you a review of the Soviet Union and #Russia#’s relations with the countries of the continent.
History
The first political contact between #Russia# and African n
13th Saudi Swiss Joint Economic Committee meeting held in Zurich...RIYADH: The 13th meeting of the Saudi-Swiss Joint Economic Committee and the Saudi-Swiss Executive Investment Forum was held in Zurich, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih, Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin, and
House speaker impasse lays bare failing US democracy...Two years after the whole world witnessed the failing of US #democracy# as reflected in the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, more chaos took the stage in Capitol Hill as Republicans in the House of Representatives failed for a second straight day to elect a leader on Wednesday.
A faction of
December PMI reveals World Cup positive impact on Qatar's economy...Doha: The latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey data from #Qatar# Financial Centre (QFC) indicated further rapid growth of business activity in December as the FIFA World Cup #Qatar# 2022 progressed through the month.
As was the case in November, wholesale, retail, and service provider
Facts point to Russia NATO confrontation in Ukraine, diplomat says ...MOSCOW, November 24. /TASS/. There is growing evidence indicating that there is a confrontation between #Russia# and NATO in Ukraine, and the number of alliance experts involved in the conflict on Kiev s side is growing, #Russia#n Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursd
US privately asks Ukraine to show Russia its openness to talks ...WASHINGTON, November 6. /TASS/. US President Joe #Biden# s administration is privately urging Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky to show openness to negotiations with #Russia#, the Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing #sources#.
According to them, these demands are not aimed at pushing Ukraine
Tangenti sanità, cinque arresti a Palermo...
Tangenti sanità, cinque arresti a Palermo: in carcere un funzionario Asl, ai domiciliari un Carabiniere. Gare truccate per 700 milioni
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Technology projects on new energy resources supported...Limited fossil #energy# re#sources# and problems caused by greenhouse gas emissions have made it necessary to pay more attention to renewable energies. The access of developing countries to all kinds of new #energy# #sources# is essential for their economic development.
Considering the favorable and appr
