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03 Jul

BRICS Committee Advances Antimonopoly Policy Framework in Geneva

admin0 CommentsWorldBRICS, Russia

The BRICS Coordination Committee on Antimonopoly Policy convened under the Russian Chairmanship in Geneva, Switzerland, uniting top officials from Brazil, India, China, Russia, South Africa, and new members Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, and UAE. The gathering highlighted a collective commitment to bolstering competitive markets for the benefit of businesses and consumers alike. A pivotal proposal put forth by Russia advocated for launching the BRICS Global Action Platform on Fair Market Competition, aimed at deepening cooperative ties among member nations. This initiative, developed by the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre, garnered strong endorsement from attending antitrust agencies, signaling a pivotal step…

02 Jul

Biden Criticizes Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity

admin0 CommentsWorldDonald Trump, Joe Biden, USA

President Joe Biden has openly criticized the Supreme Court following its ruling that former President Donald Trump and other former presidents are partially immune from criminal prosecution. Speaking at the White House, President Biden emphasized that the United States was founded on the principle that there are no kings and that no one is above the law. He warned that the Court's decision fundamentally changes this principle. The Supreme Court's decision relates to the events of January 6, 2021, when supporters of then-President Trump stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to overturn Biden’s election victory. The Court ruled that…

01 Jul

Pentagon denies plans to establish base in southern African state

RT0 CommentsWorldAfrica, USA, Zambia

Washington has no plans to set up a military base in Zambia, the Commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) told reporters on Thursday. General Michael Langley was responding to claims that the US is considering a permanent deployment in Zambia without the approval of the southern African country’s lawmakers and regional authorities. “That’s absolutely false. We have no bases in Zambia. We have no plans to put one there,” the general stated. Last week, Zambian MPs demanded accountability from the government in dealing with regional disputes, warning that hosting AFRICOM forces could strain relations with neighbors. The protests followed…

29 Jun

Qatar Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with Somali Counterpart in Doha

admin0 CommentsWorldQatar, Somalia

Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, held a meeting with Somalia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, in Doha. The meeting focused on the cooperative relationship between the two countries and explored ways to enhance bilateral ties. Discussions also covered the latest developments in Somalia and a range of topics of mutual interest. Dr. Al Khulaifi reiterated Qatar's commitment to supporting efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability in Somalia. He emphasized Qatar's dedication to helping achieve development and prosperity for the fraternal people of Somalia. Both ministers expressed their mutual interest…

29 Jun

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets President of European Commission

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President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on the sidelines of the Egyptian-EU Investment Conference held in Cairo. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting underscored the depth and strength of Egyptian-European relations, recently elevated to the level of a strategic and comprehensive partnership. This reflects the significance Egypt and the European Union accord to enhancing their cooperation as a cornerstone for regional integration and stability. The investment conference marks the first milestone in implementing this partnership. The President of the European Commission affirmed that the…

28 Jun

UAE donates US$8 million to WHO to support humanitarian Efforts in Sudan

WAM0 CommentsWorldSudan, UAE

In a significant collaboration aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the United Arab Emirates has committed US$8 million to the World Health Organisation (WHO). This agreement, signed at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, will fund critical health initiatives in Sudan, aiming to alleviate the dire conditions faced by its population. The agreement, formalised between the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and WHO, was signed on behalf of the UAE by Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister for International Development Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and on the behalf of WHO by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General,…

28 Jun

China to launch asteroid probe next year

China Daily0 CommentsWorldChina

China plans to carry out a series of massive space programs in the near future, according to a senior official of the China National Space Administration. Bian Zhigang, deputy director of the space administration, said on Thursday at a news conference in Beijing that the administration is working on two new lunar expeditions and three deep-space exploration missions. "We are developing the Chang'e 7 and Chang'e 8 robotic probes. Chang'e 7 will be sent to the lunar South Pole region on the moon to conduct environmental and resources surveys, while Chang'e 8 will undertake technology demonstrations for in-situ resources utilization,"…

28 Jun

Dubai Airports sets new standards with AI-powered inventory forecasting

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Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in the UAE, has revealed the results of its Material Requirement Planning (MRP) tool, powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, which transformed behind-the-scenes supply management operations. This innovative approach has enhanced service levels, streamlined inventory management, and boosted operational efficiency across the organisation, contributing to a superior experience for airport guests. Over the past year, the MRP tool helped the inventory team predict future spare parts consumption. With parts on hand, the team can promptly execute engineering work orders, resulting in quicker maintenance responses and…

28 Jun

Disrespect for immunity of countries could be step toward war — Medvedev

TASS0 CommentsWorldDmitry Medvedev, Russia

Failure to recognize that countries and their officials have immunity can sometimes be a step toward war, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said. "As for immunity, this topic has already come up here, and I have already talked about it. In short, failure to recognize the immunity of a country, including immunity of property, immunity of officials, is a most decisive step toward the beginning of war, and in some situations even a world war," he said. He was commenting on arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and Chief…

27 Jun

Children mass poisoning reported in Turkistan region

Kazinform News Agency0 CommentsWorldKazakhstan

Mass food poisoning has occurred in a private kindergarten in Keles district of the Turkistan region. After mass poisoning of 34 children, investigation has been launched, Kazinform News Agency reports. After breakfast, the children started to feel unwell around 11:00 a.m. on June 24. The kindergarten’s staff promptly contacted medical professionals to provide first aid. Currently, the condition of the hospitalized children is being closely monitored by doctors. According to the press service of the Department of Education of the Turkistan region, the mass poisoning case is now under the control of the Department. The District Department of Sanitary and…