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her official Facebook account, “A very productive afternoon with my local Council Grant workshop held in conjunction with FICQ member organisations and local community groups. A special thank you to everyone who supported this event (including our hardworking Council officers) and particularly to the FICQ Executive for working with me to make sure local groups have the knowledge and skills to seek grants to benefit more Brisbane residents.”
The Ekka is Queensland’s largest annual event, which welcomes an average of 400,000 visitors each August. The show welcomes 21,000 competition entries, 10,000 animals, and hours of free family entertainment, including a night program. The Ekka features a sideshow alley, showbag pavilion, and nightly fireworks displays.
Ekka event held in Queensland GOPIO Queensland celebrates Indian Independence Day
Workshop with FICQ members held in Calamvale
celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Indian Independence Day, falling on 15th August, with
another successful annual event of India Day
The Ekka event was held on August 14, 2022 in EkkaQueensland.istheannual agricultural show of Queensland, Australia. Its formal title is the Royal Queensland Show, and it is held at the Brisbane Showgrounds. It was originally called the Brisbane Exhibition, but it is more commonly known as the “Ekka”, short for “exhibition”
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On 20 August, FICQ hosted a Grants Workshop and Meet & Greet event which was attended by Councillor for Calamvale ward Angela Owen. Community Development officers from Brisbane City Council presented on several topics namely, Grant principles, summary of Council grant programs,online applications (i.e. smarty grants),tips and hints (including the importance of acquittals) and further resources.
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Sheetal Deo is the Founder and Principal of Shakti Legal Solutions. She has single-hand edly contributed to bridging access to justice for people who are ineligible for legal aid and cannot afford a standard, or traditional lawyer fees. Sheetal recognises clients with inter secting identities are disadvan taged within the legal sector and has created a legal service that improves access to justice by making legal services more affordable to those of moderate means. She is a visible role mod el within the legal profession as a LGBTIQA+ woman of colour who works tirelessly to ensure under-represented voices and experiences are heard.
GOPIO Gold Coast conducts Indian Seniors Networking
Kerry McQuillan is a Queensland Director and the National Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Lead for Randstad, a company that is a global leader in the Human Resourcing industry.
Special photograph event held in Gold Coast
The winners of the 2022 Multicultural Queensland Awards are:
The Indian Seniors Networking event was held on August 16 by Global Organisation of People
faith but also many different industries and initiatives,’ Ms Linard said.
For over four years, Randstad in collaboration with Multicultural Australia has worked together on a mentoring program coaching migrants and refugees to be ‘job ready’ for the Australian em ployment market. Mentors from partner organisations, including Suncorp, Deloitte, Hasting Deering, La Boite, Randstad and Queensland Government, work together with mentees to create and learn employment skills. At the end of the program, participants join their mentors in a speed networking event with Randstad to discuss their career history and aspirations. More than 60 people have been through the program with many of them finding work as a result.
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expressions related professional photography art works on national and cultural costumes of culturally diverse groups.
Randstad in collaboration with Multicultural Australia and over four years has supported more than 60 people to break down barriers to employment.
Sarah Scarce is a refugee lawyer and co-founded the Aqua English Project with her mother Julia Dixon 15 years ago. They set up the project after realising how many of the people who drowned in south-east Queensland were from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Since then, they have helped more than 33,000 people learn to swim through the aquatic program, with women making up more than 70 per cent of clients.
“It’s this power of collaboration and connection that drew me to award this year’s Minister’s Multicultural Award to Ms Kerry McQuillan from Randstad as an outstanding example of inclusion in action.
Garba night held in Melbourne
Outstanding Contribution from a New Queenslander – Sheetal Deo
their leadership and dedication to creating a truly inclusive
Multicultural Sector Outstanding Achiever –Indooroopilly Uniting Church Asylum Seeker and Refugee Hub
The Gold Coast Multicultural Arts organised a multi cultural event featuring visual
Diversity and Inclusion Champion – Sarah Scarce
“This included healthcare, sport and recreation, community services, legal services, employ ment support, and initiatives for young people and elders – just to
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name a few.”
“The program has been run by
“This unique and tailored mentoring program brings people from migrant and refugee backgrounds together with established professionals, giving both mentors and mentees a chance to learn from each other.
The biggest Garba night was held in Melbourne recently on 20th August. The event was a
Minister’s Multicultural Award – Kerry McQuillan
Indooroopilly Uniting Church Asylum Seeker and Refugee Hub provide support for asylum seekers recently released from immigration detention centres. Since 2014, the Hub has provided English classes and community meals for culturally diverse and vulnerable people. The service expanded to include clerical and administrative support, preparing protection visa applications, legal support, and mental health counselling. The Hub was started by volunteers from the church congregation who trained and supported other volunteers to meet growing needs in the refugee and asylum seeker sector.
huge success due to the support offered by the Melbourne community.
of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Gold Coast to celebrate the 75th Indian Independence Day. Seniors
“I congratulate all recipients and nominees in this year’s awards and commend them on
joined the event to make new connections, learn about Cura’s services and enjoy a meal.
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My colleagues in the Federal and Queensland Governments, as well as the Lord Mayor and AndCouncillors.toeveryone here making up this field of light and colour in front of us –
Canberra. The event which lasted for 3 hours was organised by Desi Rocks Events.
I know India’s triumphs and achievements are not just in the past but in the future as well.
The images we saw of Prime Minister Albanese being em braced by Prime Minister Modi a few months ago, just hours after he was sworn in –Reminded all of us of the deep ties between our two nations –And the determination of both leaders to strengthen our bond, so that we can keep succeeding Thistogether.coming Monday, when Prime Minister Modi unfurls the Tiranga at the Red Fort in Delhi –The Indian diaspora will celebrate its extraordinary
Monday, we will celebrate the success of our friendship, and look towards new opportunities to deepen our ties.
On the eve of independence 75 years ago, Prime Minister Nehru proclaimed it as ‘but a step, an opening of opportunity to the greater triumphs and achieve ments that await us.’
Address to the GOPIO Queensland India Day Fair
The Albanese Government is firmly committed to making our strong links even stronger.
Janmashtami celebrations in Perth
Thanks for letting me join with you to mark 75 years of Indian Andindependence.75yearsnot just of partner ship, but of dosti – friendship – between India and Australia. I bring with me the warm re gards of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and all of my colleagues from the Federal Government.
and innovators, generations of family and friends making up Queensland’s rich Indian community –
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accomplishments since the first Prime Minister, Pandit Nehru, declared the beginning of what he called the ‘great adventure’ of 75independence.yearson,India is –About to be the world’s most populous nation Already the world’s largest Andemocracyincubator of global innovation
of a country with the biggest population on the planet.
I know Australia will continue to benefit from India’s growth and Andprosperity.Iknow that together, our dosti will become stronger and Friends,stronger.happy Indian Independence Day.
I acknowledge you, Aunty Betty. Thank you, Prasad and everyone at the Organisation for putting on this fantastic celebration.
The Consul General of India in Perth recently attended
Samskruthi Perth at Perth Hindu Temple, Western Australia.
Eminent Punjabi singer Harbhajan Mann gave a live performance on 21 August in
There is perhaps no better example in modern history of a newly unshackled nation making real the promise of her forebears, and the potential of her people. Now, and in the years ahead, I have no doubt that India and its people – at home and abroad – will continue to step with confidence towards the vision of India’s freedom fighters.
Turning economic growth into widespread social advancement And a beacon of progress for all nations and peoples still searching for a pathway to peace and Hereprosperity.inAustralia – we also celebrate you, and we thank you For India’s remarkable contribu tion to our own national story. India is the birthplace of nearly 700,000 Australian residents. India is the largest source of permanent migration to AndAustralia.today, one in 25 Australians can proudly claim Indian Soheritage.overthe weekend, and on
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The community leaders and educators, the job creators
the Shri Krishna Janmashtami Shobhayatra organized by
Punjabi singer Mann performs in Canberra
I acknowledge the elders and traditions of the Turrbal and Jagera people.
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Much has been done to bring our nations and our people closer –but there is much more we can and must still do.
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It was a great opportunity to net work with community leaders, government representatives, and multicultural organisations
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Queensland Muslims, a peak umbrella body for Muslim organisations in Queensland with key objectives of advocacy, social cohesion and community, was launched recently.
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feeling of affinity with BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. He went on to say “that the purpose of us on this planet is to elevate other people”, which is aligned with the ethos of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj “In the Joy of others lies our own, in the good of others lies our own”.
Swami Bhadreshdasji is the author of the internationally acclaimed Swaminarayan Bhashyam and Swaminarayan Siddhanta Sudha.
Dr Ashutosh Misra, PhD, MPhil, MA, BA. - The CEO and Executive Director of the Institute for Australia India Engagement (IAIE): He expressed pride and happiness in seeing this research institute being brought to life. As an academic, he feels that this research institute is a bridge that will fill the gap in learning Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy in the coming years. Therefore, he extended his support and participation in the research Ininstitute.hiskeynote address, Swami Bhadreshdasji stated that the BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute in Australia brings to life the vision of Yogiji Maharaj –BAPS’ fourth spiritual leader – to teach children and youths to read, write and deliver dis courses in Sanskrit. He further mentioned that anyone from society is welcome to pursue research at this institute. The researcher will benefit from learning the ancient Sanskrit language to study ancient Hindu knowledge and gain their understanding. Hindu knowledge is about inclusiveness, happi ness, moral values, and a life with purpose and fulfilment. Everyone commended the work undertaken with BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute in Australia and looks toward supporting this vital
Near the end of the Multicultural Queensland Month in August, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) organised on August 25 an awareness camp showcasing the diversity of Logan and how various cultures’ differences make the broader community stronger.
BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute launched in Brisbane
initiative for the growing Hindu community in Australia.
The BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute will commit to the teaching of Sanskrit, classical Vedic literature and Hindu beliefs, values, affiliated languag es, and practices. In addition, it will nurture interfaith dialogue, public engagement, and aca demic discourse as it generates opportunities for the highest level of value-based education, innovative research, and creative ResearchTheexpression.BAPSSwaminarayanInstituteinAustralia is
Multicultural Affairs, Queensland Government.
of Indian Origin (GOPIO), Shyam Das – Vedanta centre Springfield, Dr AnilbhaiDalsania - HSS QLD Chapter, Dr Sunil Sharma - President, Gold Coast Hindu Cultural ofChalmersInParameshvaraQLDAssociationOrganisations&KrrishnamohanKanduriCentre,-HinduTemple(HOTA)Coordinator,Chapter,Pandit-HinduPriest.hisspeechHonDrJimMP–TreasurerAustraliaspokeabouthis
the capacity of a community to respond to oncoming challenges. The event was supported by
Bhadreshdasji for his tremen dous work on “Prasthanatrayi” in such a short period.
In his presence, the BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute was launched in Australia with the blessings of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj and is a part of the centennial celebrations of BAPS’ fifth spiritual successor, His Holiness Pramukh Swami TheMaharaj.inauguration event com menced with Dhun, Kirtan, Stuti and a video on Pramuk Swami Maharaj’s work and legacy. The audience was given a glimpse by
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The evening was made even better with the announcement by Mayor Darren Power that Logan City Council is officially a welcoming city. Being a welcoming city is a commitment to cohesion and inclusion. The greater the cohesion the greater
dedicated to advancing research, learning, and the expression of scholarship and culture. Through various educational initiatives, the institute seeks to promote the highest level of academic excellence in all branches of study. It will provide opportuni ties for value-based instruction, innovative research, creative expression, mutual discussion, and social service will inspire quality, original, productive, and responsible scholarship. The institute seeks to inspire and educate individuals and provide them with the right tools and opportunities to foster personal success, develop awareness and strong communal ties, and ultimately change the world by broadening horizons, inspiring expression and instilling service. For more information, visit www. research.baps.org.
children and youth of how this institute will nurture future gen erations to learn about Sanskrit, Vedic philosophy and Hindu culture. A choir of children and youth enlightened the attendees with their proficiency in Sanskrit shlokas of Siddhant Samamnay. The traditional ceremony of Deep Prgatya and blessings by His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj formally inaugurated the event via video. Locally, Swami Bhadreshdasji and the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP –Treasurer of Australia, Archana Singh Hon. Consul of India, QLD, Dr Adam Bowles from The University of Queensland, Dr Ashutosh Misra from Institute for Australia India Engagement (IAIE), Lisa Ward - CEO, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), Umesh Chandra - President, Queensland Multicultural Council and Publisher Brisbane Indian Times, Usha ChandraGOPIO - Ex-President, Mano Krishna Mohan (L) - VHP president, QLD, SashikalajiPresident, Basava Samithi of Asia Pacific, Brisbane Chapter, Ram Mohan - Chair, Multicultural Queensland Social Network, Anoop Nannuru - President, Federation of Indian communi ties of Queensland (FICQ), Palani Thevar - Vice President, United Nations Australia Associations (UNAA) QLD Division, Prof. Prasad Yarlagadda - President, Global Organisation of People
Dr Chalmers stated that if “all Australians share this value of kindness and warmth towards each other, there will be love and harmony all over, and we as a nation can do anything”, which was met with rapturous applause from the audience.
Dr Adam Bowles, Deputy Head of School, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, The University of Queensland. In his address, Dr Bowles men tioned that he is full of happiness as his vision is that studying the Sanskrit language will become mainstream through this research institute. Dr Bowles has shown appreciation for Swami
or the first time, repre sentatives from 38 leading spiritual organisations, government, academics, and a large number of community people gathered under one roof on the Sunday 7th July 2022, in BAPS Swaminarayan Temple, 45 Clare Road, Brisbane, for the historic launch of the BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute in Australia in the presence of Mahamahopadhyaya Swami Bhadreshdasji.
He is the first author in 1,200 years to write a traditional Sanskrit commentary (“bhashya”) on all texts of the Prasthanatrayi – three foundational and leading scriptures of the Hindu faith comprising the Upanishads, Brahmasutras and the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
“The mall has continued to evolve over the decades, with attractions like Wintergarden, the Myer Centre and Burnett Lane fighting off competition to ensure it remained popular amid the rise of major suburban shopping centres.
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Albert and Queen Streets.” Celebrating its fortieth milestone, renowned Brisbane fashion stylist, educator and commentator Dianne Cant said Queen Street Mall staked a claim as the city’s premiere fashion destination since its inception. “I was involved in the first fashion parades in 1982 in the mall. The brief back then was to promote the retailers and impress the shoppers with what was on offer; they weren’t just entertainment but of course, the crowds stopped for 15 to 20 minutes and enjoyed,” she said. “Every parade week brought such a lovely stylish vibe but the highlights for me were when we conducted the preliminary judging for the RAQ Fashion Design Awards in the mall which literally stopped everyone in their tracks – there could be up to 100 models with their design ers appearing in the different “Anothercategories.personal highlight was being invited to drive Brownlow Medallist Simon Black in a convertible car down the mall when the Brisbane Lions won the AFL Premiership in 2002.”
“Withoptions.major transformations underway like Queen’s Wharf and Waterfront Place, Queen Street Mall is at the centre of an exciting evolution that will drive visitation and renew popularity in the iconic precinct.
“Getting there will be easier than ever, with works underway to deliver the Brisbane Metro, Kangaroo Point green bridge and Cross River Rail.”
their careers in Australia.
Cr Schinner said Queen Street Mall will continue to evolve with exciting plans to beautify surrounding streets and intro duce more pedestrian space as part of the Albert Street Green Spine “AdelaideVision.Street is also set to be rejuvenated with the introduction of the Brisbane Metro helping to revive this major thoroughfare with wider footpaths, new seating and “We’vegreenery.also just completed works on a subtropical green and tim ber seating precinct right in the heart of the mall, beautifying the amenities block on the corner of
by massive investment into new CBD attractions and transport
First Look: New Cultural Centre Station MCCGC’s Friendship Day Festival delights community
most popular open air pedestrian malls,” Cr Schrinner said.
“On this day forty years ago, Queen Street was opened to pedestrians, marking the history-making start of one of Australia’s longest running and
•opens 1994: Safety initiative CitySafe introduces closed circuit television to the mall
The festival was a testament to the United Nations’ International Day of Friendship initiative that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and indi viduals has the power to inspire
•opens 1988: Myer Centre
MCCGC members discuss inclusion with Sam O’Connor MP
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) congratulated the passing graduates from the Bright Futures programme recently.
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ECCQ applauds outgoing Bright Futures graduates
• 1999: Queen Street Mall is refurbished
Multibillion dollar CBD investment heralds bright future for Queen Street Mall
Funded by Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, Bright Futures sets up new migrants with the experi ence and training to succeed in
• 2014: Wi-Fi introduced in CBD
Clearly,precinct.there’sgrowing interest in Brisbane Metro with almost 16,000 people getting a firsthand look at the vehicle during its time at the Ekka. This is a fantastic result that far exceeded all of our expectations.
“The mall is now bouncing back after visitor numbers were decimated during the global “Aspandemic.itreturns to its post-pan demic prime, with pedestrian movements at 72% of pre-COVID levels, it is set to be bolstered
QueenBOX Street Mall timeline:
• 1982: Queen Street Mall opens ( 9 August)
1982: Wintergarden
ue to the efforts of all stall holders, staff, volunteers, and community members, the Friendship Day Festival, which was held on August 27 at Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre in Gold Coast, was a success among the multicultural communities.
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is the name of the electorate Sam represents as a Member of Queensland Parliament).
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Both the MCCGC and Bonney Youth Advisory Group members took the opportunity to speak about their own personal experiences and what inclusion means to them.
Queen Street Mall’s reputation as Australia’s best outdoor mall is set to soar thanks to massive investment into new hotel, restaurant, office and transport developments occur ring in Brisbane’s CBD.
• 1982: Queen Elizabeth II visits the mall during the Commonwealth Games (7
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Under our redesign, the Cultural Centre station won’t just be a bus stop but an entirely new Withprecinct.lots of open space and
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One of the Graduates said, “It wasn’t just the trainer that helped. I feel really grateful for all the help that Zack gave me throughout. Whenever I came in the office he was there to help me at every step”.
Council Gold Coast’s (MCCGC) Youth Advisory Group was invited to Sam O’Connor MP office to celebrate Multicultural Queensland Month on August 24 and discuss the theme, ‘inclusion in action’ with the Bonney Youth Advisory Group (Bonney
improved platform design, people will be able to easily move through the bus stop and connect into QPAC and the museum and art galleries. Wider footpaths, shaded walk ways, public art, a shared cycle way and a brand new pocket park on Grey Street will also be Todelivered.facilitate these works, temporary outbound platforms are now operating on Melbourne Street. I thank residents for their patience while we get to work to deliver the revamped Cultural Centre
• 2005: Queen’s Plaza
•revitalisation2021: Construction on Queens Wharf and William Street precinct
•refurbished2013: Myer Centre façade refurbished
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said 40 years on from being converted from a road, Queen Street Mall continued to attract more than one million pedestri an movements a week.
future growth as we get ready for Brisbane Metro services to commence in late 2024.
Transforming the Cultural Centre station will be just one of the huge benefits of our Brisbane Metro project.
peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
At the festival organised by Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast (MCCGC), Australian Chinese Women’s Federation gave some incred ible performances, Gold Coast Japanese Dance Mai & Yosakoi Yoisho showcased Japanese traditional dance, and Ra•ba supplied mango and sticky rice for the Councillorrevelers.Hermann Vorster supported the event.
• 2012: Winter Garden
More than 10,500 people catch a bus to or from the Cultural Centre every day and this invest ment will ensure it can cater for
A career mentoring program, Shape Your Future connects resettled refugees and asylum seekers with professionals in a wide range of organisations across Brisbane. The key mentor partners in the program include Suncorp, EY, Deloitte, Hastings Deering, John Holland, La Boite Theatre and the Queensland
Multicultural Australia hosts ‘Our Journey’ multicultural event
strategies to attract internation al students and, importantly, utilise their skills for the benefit of the Australian economy. The large population of the skilled younger generation in India provides a huge opportunity. Skilled young international students need to have a smooth er, faster, and easier pathway to migration in Australia.
Australia CEO, Christine Castley, where four resettled refugees shared their lived experiences of leaving home and finding new Brisbanehome.
effectively implemented. AIBC through its ongoing engagement with Federal and State Governments, its industry partners including the Business Council of Australia, the Export Council of Australia, will continue to identify strategies to maximise on Australia India Trade “
at the Multicultural Queensland Awards on the night of August 25. Their Future Leaders Advocacy Group (FLAG) was presented with a highly commended award by Minister Leanne Linard MP for supporting the voices of young people in the community. FLAG was established in 2019 to promote and support young leaders from diverse
Our Journey, Multiculturala Australia event celebrating the spirit, courage, and stories of refugee communities, was organised on August 21 by Multicultural Australia.
“In fact, AIBC has been calling for drastic changes to Australia’s immigration policy to attract young skilled migrants to Australia to sustain the econom ic growth as we were coming out of the unforeseen Covid 19 period,” said Mr Jim Varghese ElaboratingAM.
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Fardowsa Yussuf did an excellent job of introducing a stellar line-up of performers – from the beautiful voice of Sunday LuateWani and the smooth sounds of Persian Trio to the vibrancy of Rich Virsa Bhangra and Dance Academy Brisbane and Samoko
AIBC suggestions for even more policy changes regarding skilled migrants Mr Jim Varghese said “Australia also needs to identify immediate
Mr Varghese further stated that “India is an especially important economic powerhouse for Australia and is part of the Quad. We must deliver on the Modi / Morrison Virtual Summit. We would like to see the outcomes of the recently signed Economic Cooperation Trade Agreement (ECTA)
announced recently that Australia will increase its permanent immigration numbers by 35,000 to 195,000 in the current financial year to mitigate skill shortages.
partnership with Randstad, received the prestigious Minister’s Multicultural Award.
During the Covid 19 period, in ternational border closures also adversely impacted universities’ efforts in international research collaboration and student exchange programmes and contribute to bilateral pro grams. It will take considerable time for universities to regain
As also reiterated during the recently held Australia India International Business Summit in Sydney, AIBC considers that alignment of Australia’s immigration policy to its trade and economic policy will be one such strategy and a key to success to bilateral trade relations.
TheAfghanistan.screening of Flee, a powerful documentary unpacking the traumatic and complex journey of an Afghan family, followed the performance segment. The event concluded with a panel discus sion hosted by Multicultural
Human Rights advocate Fahima Ahmadi also shared her story and a thought-provoking excerpt from her diary entry on 15 August 2022 – the one-year anniversary of the Taliban’s takeover of
“ It is timely; a very welcome step in the right direction and a pragmatic approach by the Albanese Government” said Mr Jim Varghese AMNational Chair of Australia India Business Council Ltd (AIBC), as the Federal Government
backgrounds, and connects young leaders with influential stakeholders and community members to advocate for their communities and build social capital. The award is significant as it recognises the many hours of volunteering that dedicated FLAG members have put in to grow themselves personally, while making an impact in the communities, city and state. The Shaping Your Future program, delivered in
City Council and La Boite Theatre sponsored the event.
the international students even though the borders have opened now. Hence Australia needs to also look at a different model or identify immediate strategies in consultation with all stake holders to attract international students and, importantly, utilise their skills for the benefit of the Australian economy.”
Multicultural Australia’s signature programs recognised at Awards event
AIBC welcomes immigration numbers increase by Albanese Government
Townsville Cultural Fest
ulticultural Community Inclusion and Engagement
The event will bring together the diverse community in Brisbane to celebrate and strengthen our multicultural and diverse ethos and foster community engagement with Queensland Police and the Queensland Government. The event is expected to create opportunities that encourage the full participation of people from diverse backgrounds in the cultural, economic, political and social life of Queensland, and promote
HMmulticulturalMOSAICorganisedtodisplaycraftsulticulturalAustraliaCEO,ChristineCastley,wasthekeynotespeakerattheopeningoftheTownsvilleCulturalFestonAugust19.Focusedonunityindiversity,thisyear’seventcelebratedtheregion’sculturaldiversityandencouragesanopenconversationabouttheneedforallAustralianstocometogethertobuildcommunitiesere’sanotherreasonyouwon’twanttomissMOSAIC,Queensland’slargestmulticulturalfestival.Ifyou’relookingtoaddadashofcolourtoyourhomeandwanttosupportsmallbusinessownersinourcommunity,MOSAIChasawiderangeofdecorativeartthatareinclusiveandresponsivetotheneedsofindividuals.ThroughservicessuchasourHumanitarianSettlementProgram,SettlementEngagementandTransitionSupport,MulticulturalWomen’sGroup,andmore,MulticulturalAustraliacontributestothestrengtheningthesocialfabricofTownsville.piecesandhandmadecraftsthatyou’lllove.Theyhavealsogotheapsofcraftactivitiesforthewholefamilytoenjoy.YoucangetalltheupdatesaboutMOSAICattheireventpage:https://www.facebook.com/events/734542101139842.
sustained, respectful and inclusive engagements between all individuals, groups and the government for mutual Theunderstanding.objectiveis to enable an interface between these diverse communities and allow them to mingle and interact with each other in a sporting context and forge lasting relationships with each other beyond the event. Such an Harris,includingofficialscials,members,localmulticulturalbusinessofincludingQueensland.vibrant,ingbeinterfaceinter-communitywitheachotherwillinstrumentalinstrengthenamulticulturallythriving,resilient,andinclusiveWeexpectalargeturnoutministers,membersparliament,councillors,stakeholders,organisations,businesses,communitygovernmentoffiBrisbaneCityCouncilandsportinglegendsIanHealy,RyanJohnBuchanan,Car
It is a recurring annual event that we are organizing with the Queensland Government, Queensland Police, Queensland Cricket and the Australia India Business Council.
Rackemann, Matthew Hayden and Swimming Australia CEO Eugenie Buckley, Brisbane Lions Deputy Chair and Qld leader of the Minerva Network Prof. Sarah Kelly, Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson and other key stakeholders to Hon.attend.Minister
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Goodwill Cricket Cup (T20) will be held between IAIE (South Asia XI) and Queensland Police Commissioner’s XI at the Allan Border Field, Albion, Brisbane on 17th September, at 9.00 am.
Mr. Stirling Hinchliffe is the chief guest on the occasion.
Multicultural Community Inclusion and Engagement Goodwill Cricket Cup on Sept 17
The event will be widely shared and streamed on social media and print and electronic media is expected to cover. It is a family event and to make the event more fun and enjoyable, there will be food and drinks stalls put up by local restaurants and multicultural organisations. Queensland Cricket will also be conducting memorabilia auctions which will be an added attraction on the day, along with the chance to meet and mingle with some of our sporting legends.
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health provided the beautiful Women’s Health Week bags.
The Governance Institute of Australia will host a workshop on building organisational capacity and capability for cultural diversity.
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Community Centre, Womens Cancer Support GC, Queensland Police Service, Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma, Brahma Kumaris - Gold Coast, Breast Screen Queensland Gold Coast service, Bowel Cancer Screening QLD, Child
How do you incorporate this into your governance policies and procedures?
providers from the Gold Coast taking Variouspart.organisations and service providers took part in the expo, sharing important information with the newly arrived community, including True Clinic, Studio Village
Development Services, Gold Coast Public Health Unit, ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland, City of Gold Coast, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast, Tenants Queensland, Relationships Australia Qld, School Based,
In this workshop, CEO Christine Castley will be joined by Deep
by the Multicultural Families Organisation, took place at TAFE Queensland on September 6.
Dendy Cinemas Southport provided the lucky door prizes.
The Gold HealthMulticulturalCoastWomen’sExpo,organised
Griffith University and Hesta’s Unsung Hero Award. Prior to his studies, Deep spent many years as a volunteer humanitarian worker across Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and Bangladesh providing support to communities. Deep is an enthusiast of all things food and travel related, enjoying both the amazing experiences and how they connect culture together. His other outside interests include reading, hiking and outdoor activities.
In this interactive workshop, led by Christine Castley, Chief Executive Officer, Multicultural Australia Ltd, you will examine the fabric of a multicultural
It was a lovely day with many other local health and wellbeing
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new ideas and great learnings. What capacity and capability does your organisation need to effectively address multicultural awareness and competence?
Gold Coast Multicultural Women’s Health Expo held
WHEN October 04, 2022 at 9:30am - 1pm WHERE Governance Institute of 100LevelAustralia8Creek Street Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
Wellways Gateway Relationships Australia, Headspace Southport, and Services Australia.
Australia - gaining insights into Australia’s existing multi culturalism and the benefits of cultural and linguistic diversity. You will discover how gover nance frameworks can support you to move beyond tokenistic diversity to creating a true sense of inclusion and belonging for all through authentic leadership of organisational capability, workforce strategy, community engagement, welcoming and safe spaces, and diversity and inclusion in service delivery. You will explore and apply adaptable strategies and tools to relevant workplace case study scenarios that challenge you to leverage the strengths of a multicultural workforce and create a culturally capable and engaged workplace.
Dassanayake. Deep Dassanayake is currently Acting Program Manager of Accommodation and Initial Support Teams for Multicultural Australia. Deep has an extensive career in housing settlement for refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and the homeless, ensuring individual needs are met with understanding and solutions focused results. A large focus of Deep’s processes are centred around ensuring communities feel valued, safe, and settled, ultimately creating indepen dence for individuals and families. He holds a Bachelor of Human Services from Griffith University, receiving the Griffith University Award for Academic Excellence in 2015. Deep has also been nominated for the Professor Lesley Chenoweth Equity and Diversity Award at
he discussion on diversity is multi-faceted. One of the lynchpins is cultural diversity. In a multicultural Australia, the need for organ isations to have the intent and strategy to empower and enable a multicultural workforce is clear. Cultural diversity is an invaluable and often untapped asset, that brings with it the advantages of creativity, innovation, group effectiveness,
the rest of the family at Balmoral. Elizabeth was extraordinarily popular among her people and therefore widely accepted and respected by them. This rendered the British monarchy conceptually popular as well as opposed to republicanism.
at Multicultural Forum 2022, including Rita Anwari Sultani, Ree Ali, Hussain Baba, Anna Z. Zubac, Seema Chauhan, Nasrin Vaziri, Habib, Robert
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how to prepare their most treasured family recipes, and give an insight of their Growingculture. to become a highlight for many festival attendees, the Rock around the Wok cooking demonstrations showcase the culinary talent of Brisbane home chefs from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Talented home chefs from Afghanistan, Lebanon, Somalia, Sudan, and Ukraine shared their stories and recipes at an exclusive MOSAIC pre-event at Multicultural Australia’s Brisbane office on August 29.
possibly her favourite. Her family from near and afar had gathered there to be at her side in her final Apartmoments.from Charles, his elder son William, now next in succession, Charles’ sister Anne, brothers Andrew and Edward and his wife Camilla were present.
Multicultural Australia shares home chefs’ stories and recipes
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Elizabeth was also Queen of Canada, Australia and New Zealand, among other territories.
Elizabeth breathed her last at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, one of her four ‘royal’ residences and
The home chefs gave those present at the event a taste of the dishes they will be cooking at MOSAIC on Sunday, 18 September. During the MOSAIC, the five chefs will take guests on
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the Queen was so widely held,” Charles wrote.
A ‘YouGov’ poll put Charles’ popularity with the British people at 42 per cent, with 24 per cent disliking him and 30 per cent being neutral. He has been a tireless campaigner for the environment for decades, from much before it became fashionable to talk about it. He also values organic food and classical architecture.
MulticulturalAUSTRALIAleaders felicitated at Multicultural Forum 2022
The Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli MP and John Paul Langbroek MP presented certificates to community lead ers and consuls in Queensland
‘Moment of great sadness’: New King mourns death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, 96, passed away after being monarch since 1952 - which surpassed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign. Victoria ruled up to 1901.
William’s younger brother Harry, who now lives in the US, was to attend a function in London, but cancelled his appearance to join
“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the “Duringworld.this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which
The same cannot arguably be said of Charles, although he will now have an opportunity to prove himself and gain greater confidence of British citizens.
Register to attend MOSAIC https://bit.ly/MOSAIC2022.at
“As we celebrate and reflect on 25 years of WiT it is as important to focus on the future,” she said.
AProf Amy Mullens
Jyoti SharmaAssociate Professor Kym Rae
“We’ve created an opportunity to rally around our outstanding talent, unlock their potential, promote each other and ourselves – impacting our
Dr Jyoti Sharma’s passion to support STEM education has seen her facilitate more than 4000 female scientists and hundreds of school students in science and technology areas across the world to formally document their challenges and issues so these can be addressed through policy interventions. Through her research at QUT
community in a way that creates positivity beyond the event Womenitself.” in Technology (WiT) is one of Australia’s most respected and active technology industry associations. For 25 years WiT has been unlocking the potential of women across all fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through advocacy and networking, professional development, mentoring and collaboration opportunities in a safe, supportive, and inclusive Thisenvironment.yearanew category, the Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award, has been introduced to celebrate role models of any gender who champion diversity, equity and inclusion in their workplace and are visibly active in their STEM sector.
“I believe we have the ability and responsibility to dream big, to visualise achievements for the women still to come, to continue to increase our energy and momentum in leading and motivating current and future generations of women.
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WiT awards: Finalists announced, category Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award introduced
This year’s competition attracted a record 500 nominations across 14 categories and 900 guests are expected to see the winners announced at Brisbane’s Royal International Convention Centre on September 16th.
You can learn more about the top four finalists’ stories on the WiT website: https://lnkd.in/ A/ProfgJhGdDHK.Kym Rae is a Mater
A new category, the Inspiring Diversity in STEM Award, has been introduced to celebrate role models of any gender who champion diversity, equity and inclusion in their workplace and are visibly active in their STEM WiTsector.Chair
An impressive lineup of 34 women, one man and seven employer-of-choice companies have made it to the final stages of Theyjudging.come from all corners of the STEM world. This year’s WiT Awards show the outstanding contribution they are making to everything from early childhood robotics, factory automation and online legal services, to world class advances in health, medicine, and environmental Digitalscience.technology is one of the fastest growing occupations in the country, but women still only represent 16 per cent of Australia’s STEM-skilled workforce. Overall, they still earn less than their male peers and hold fewer senior positions
Iyari Cevallos said this year’s awards theme, Writing the Future, is a tribute to the contribution women are making to help define, shape and grow the digital economy.
(Queensland University of Technology), she investigates the factors influencing the success of women scientists and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students in STEM, and is continuously working with the common interest of policy makers to promote equity and diversity in STEM.
Simon Button is a digital leader who values all voices and champions diversity and equity in the organisations he leads. He thrives to create teams with high levels of diversity to drive increased creativity and higher orders of innovation. Nothing gives Simon greater satisfaction than leading teams by giving people the time and space to develop, learn and deliver outstanding outcomes under his stewardship. He believes that one of the most important responsi bilities modern, contemporary digital leaders have is to lead, mentor and shape tomorrow’s technology and business leaders. Through research, clinical prac tice, community leadership and advocacy, A/Prof Dr Amy Mullens (Boedicker) - an academic and practicing clinical psychologist from the University of Southern Queensland - has dedicated her career to improving the wellbe ing of people from marginalised communities, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as sexually or gender diverse individuals.
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Researcher who is nationally and internationally recognised for her expertise in Indigenous maternal infant health. Kym is passionate about working with indigenous communities to develop health research pro grams that aim to create health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. As a disabled woman in STEM, Kym recognises that she is a distinct minority and it’s deeply important to her to be ‘visible in the STEM field’ to let women who have disabilities see that it is possible to attain leadership roles and improve outcomes for others despite personal challenges.
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Life on Brookwater’s Dress Circle is close to everything you need — public transport, schools, childcare centres, a university, a private hospital, shopping centres and a thriving commercial precinct. We welcome you to experience Brisbane’s best kept secret when it comes to luxury living, and choose from our leading architectural collaborators to design your dream home — complimentary with your Dress Circle land purchase.
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Cairo, Sep 5 (IANS): Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with visiting Saudi Arabian
In June, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud paid a state visit to Cairo, during which he met with Sisi and witnessed the signing of 14 in vestment deals worth $7.7 billion in total, covering infrastructure, renewable energy, e-commerce, digital finance, and other fields.
Death toll from heavy rains, floods in Sudan climbs to 112
rains for a month, Xinhua news agency reported.
She noted that 12 African countries have dedicated funds toward research and develop ment of traditional medicine, adding that domestication of WHO protocols on safety and efficacy of traditional medicine have enhanced their use in treating priority diseases like HIV/AIDs, malaria, diabetes and
Abuja, Sep 5: Nigerian police have said that they have launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked buses conveying some travellers in the southern part of the country, whisking away dozens of them.
Khartoum, Sep 5: The death toll from the recent heavy rains and floods in Sudan has climbed to 112, the country’s National Council for Civil Defence said.
“I can confirm to you that some
“Additionally, 39 countries have established regulatory frame works for traditional medicine practitioners, compared to only one in 2000, demonstrating good governance and leadership,” she Currently,added.
WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti on Wednesday underscored the critical role of herbal medicine
The 2022 African Traditional Medicine Day was being cele brated under the theme of “Two Decades of African Traditional Medicine Day: Progress Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Africa”.
programmes.ForeignMinister
a town along the Benin-Owo expressway in the southwestern state of Ondo, were rescued on Sunday afternoon by a team of policemen, Funmilayo Ibukun Odunlami, the spokeswoman for the police in Ondo, told Xinhua on the telephone on Sunday.
His closest rival in the race and veteran opposition leader, Raila Odinga garnered 6.9 million or 48.85 per cent of votes cast but disputed Ruto’s victory citing electoral malpractices.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Cairo, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional and interna tional issues of mutual interests, said the Egyptian presidency. Sisi stressed that the EgyptSaudi Arabia ties represent “a cornerstone for stability in the entire Middle East region,” particularly considering the del icate conditions Arab countries are going through and various challenges they are facing, said Egypt’s presidential spokesman Bassam Rady in a statement on ForSunday.hispart, the Saudi Foreign Minister highlighted the
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“Now that the lengthy protracted electoral cycle has come to an end, I will extend a hand of friendship to my worthy compet itors to build a society of hope, opportunity, and progress,” said HeRuto.pledged to build on the legacy of his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta besides ensuring that other national leaders are accorded respect and protection in their retirement.
Nairobi, Sep 1 (IANS): African countries should harness tradi tional medicine that has proved effective in the management and cure of ailments afflicting the continent’s population, a World Health Organisation (WHO) official said.
Traditional medicine key to easing Africa’s disease burden: WHO
In addition, Ruto said his admin istration will respect the rule of law, nurture political pluralism, and ensure independent institu tions are adequately funded and shielded from meddling by the executive arm of government. He said that during his hundred days in office, he will implement an ambitious framework to tackle youth unemployment and ease inflationary pressures on Rutohouseholds.takesover the reins of
Ruto, who will turn 56 years on December 21, was declared the winner of the presidential election by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman on August 15, after garnering 7.17 million or 50.49 per cent of 14.1 million votes cast during the August 9 polls.
Kenya’s incoming President pledges economic revival, cohesion
At least four people were killed after a stone quarry collapsed in Uganda’s capital Kampala in June
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A total of 34,944 houses were destroyed and 49,096 others damaged during the current rainy season across the country, the Council said, adding that 413 public utilities and 108 shops and stores were damaged.
Nairobi, Sep 6: William Ruto, Kenya’s incoming President, said his administration will prioritise economic turnaround, peace, reconciliation, and cohesion once he is sworn into office next Rutoweek.in a televised address to the nation soon after the Supreme Court declared he was validly elected as Kenya’s fifth President, pledged to transform the economy, ensure growth was shared evenly, and unite the country after a fractious campaign season, reports Xinhua news agency.
“The journey for transforming this country’s economy and open opportunities for everyone regardless of ethnic origin, creed, gender, and political persuasion has begun.”
“We, however, advise members of the public in the surrounding area to avoid moving to the quarry as it is currently a threat to the lives of those occupying it,” the police statement added.
in lessening the burden of infectious and non-communica ble diseases in the continent.
Moeti noted that in the last two decades, the continent has come up with ambitious strategies to mainstream traditional medicine in national healthcare
Sudan often witnesses floods caused by heavy rains from June to
The gunmen emerged from a bush in Ifon on Saturday evening, as two fully loaded buses returning from the neighbouring Edo state to Ondo travelled along that route, local media reported on Sunday, adding at least 32 travellers, who had attended a funeral in Edo, were taken away.
“Traditional medicine has been the trusted, acceptable, afford able and accessible source of healthcare for African population for centuries,” Moeti said in a statement issued in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, marking the 2022 African Traditional Medicine
“The torrential rains and floods have killed 112 people and injured 115 others,” the Council said in a statement on Sunday.
More than 250 villages in north ern, central, and western Sudan have been battered by torrential
EightyDay. per cent of Africa’s population relies on traditional medicine for their basic health needs, she said, adding that the continent has prioritised its development through enactment of policies, research and training, Xinhua news agency reported.
Some of the victims of the inci dent, which occurred near Ifon,
On August 21, the Sudanese Council of Ministers declared a state of emergency in the six flood-hit states of River Nile, Gezira, White Nile, West Kordofan, South Darfur and NearlyKassala.136,000 people have been affected by the floods and heavy rains across Sudan since June, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Dozens of travellers abducted by gunmen in Nigeria
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Investigations into the cause of the incident are still ongoing, according to the Police.
5 killed in stone quarry collapse in Uganda
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victims were rescued during an operation by the police this (Sunday) afternoon. But I cannot give the exact figure of those rescued right now because our men are still working to rescue the others,” Odunlami Accordingsaid.
to her, the number of travellers abducted by the gunmen was yet to be ascer tained, as the rescue operation was still ongoing, Xinhua news agency reported.
Odinga and a host of civil society activists later filed a petition at the Supreme Court to overturn Ruto’s victory but the seven bench judges of the apex court in their ruling on Monday dismissed the consolidated petitions, citing a lack of tangible
Ruto as validly elected fifth President, the apex court paved way for his swearing-in after one week as stipulated in the country’s Rutoconstitution.whomade history by becoming President in his first attempt vowed to reach out to political competitors to build a united, prosperous, and demo cratic country.
Kajjansi Town Council. The incident took place on Saturday, Xinhua news agency Thereported.statement said four of the dead were casual labourers while one was a truck driver.
In particular, Moeti said, more than 40 African countries have developed national traditional medicine policies as of 2022, up from eight in 2000, while 30 countries have also integrated traditional medicine into their national health policies.
34 research institutes aimed at promoting research, development and commercial isation of traditional medicine have been established in 26 countries, Moeti said.
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to strengthening “the strategic cooperation” with Egypt at various levels, adding that Saudi Arabia is keen to further advance the joint action and intensive coordination with Egypt on regional and international issues, Xinhua news agency reported.
power at a time when Kenyans are reeling from an economic downturn linked to a prolonged drought, war.disruptions,pandemic-relatedandtheUkraine
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Police in a statement issued here on Sunday said that five bodies were retrieved from the rubble at Namulanda Nganjo cell in
Kampala, Sep 5: Five people were killed in a stone quarry collapse in the central Ugandan district of Wakiso, police said.
“Yan and Zhou’s bribes blatantly flouted the sovereignty of the Republic of Marshall Islands
The department for children specialises in delivering services that are aligned with legislative commitments and will strength en child protection and child welfare services nationwide, she added.
Chinese couple plotted to set up mini-state on Marshall Islands in Pacific Fiji works on strengthening child protection legal framework to meet int’l standards
Thesaid.Marshall Islands govern ment is yet to fully address the accusations, despite calls from opposition parties.
alleged that sev eral Marshall Island lawmakers, unidentified in the chargesheet, voted for the bills after receiving bribes ranging from $7,000 to The$22,000.couple was detained in Thailand in 2020 and extradited to the US last week.
But US authorities said the defendants - Cary Yan and Gina Zhou - undermined the island nation’s sovereignty.
Their efforts saw bills supporting the SAR’s creation debated in the Marshall Islands’ parliament in 2018 and 2020, US prosecutors
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New York, Sep 8 (IANS): A Chinese couple plotted to set up a mini-state on the Marshall Islands in the Pacific, bribing MPs and officials along the way, US prosecutors said, as per a media report.
The man and woman tried to persuade the lawmakers to set up a “Semi-Autonomous Region” (SAR) on a remote atoll, BBC Suchreported.azone would have expand ed foreign access to the Pacific nation, which was administered by the US until 1979, the report
Suva, Sep 5: Fiji is working on establishing a new department to strengthen child protection and child welfare in the island nation and create legal framework in line with international standards, a Minister said on Monday.
Itdecades.remains a key strategic base for Washington in the Pacific, where the US has some security alliances in place but China is seeking to expand its influence.
and its legislature,” said US Attorney Damian Williams for the Southern District of New York, BBC reported.
internationally, Akbar said. She said in Fiji services for children are currently hampered by limitations in legislation in national structure and workforce and legal reform is needed to bring the Fijian regulatory framework on child protection in line with international standards. The Minister said institutional reform is also needed to ensure consistency between the children-protection mandate and government structures in charge of its implementation.
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Prosecutors said the two defendants operated a New Yorkbased NGO through which they paid and liaised with Marshall Islands officials, BBC reported.
Starting in 2016, they contacted island representatives in a bid to create an SAR on the Rongelap atoll - an area abandoned following US hydrogen bomb testing in the 1950s.
US authorities said Yan and Zhao aimed to “significantly change the laws on the island”, such as by cutting taxes and relaxing immigration restrictions, to attract foreign investment. They alleged the pair wined and dined at least six Marshall Island officials and lawmakers, paying for flights and hotels in New York as well as in Hong Kong, where the officials attended a conference promoting the SAR, BBC reported.
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Rosy Akbar said that this is the im portant progress in Fiji’s history, marking a serious commitment by the government to provide services for the benefit of every child in the country, reports Xinhua news agency.
Basically it seeks to ensure a more coordinated, structured and reformed system to promote and ensure the prevention and responsive approaches to child protection nationally and
The Marshall Islands, a chain of islands located between Hawaii and Australia, gained independence in 1979 after being under US administration for four
Beijing, Sep 6: China has experi enced its hottest summer since record keeping began in 1961, the National Climate Centre said on TheTuesday.country’s average tempera ture from June 1 to August 31 was 22.3 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees Celsius higher than that in the same period of regular years and the highest since 1961, reports Xinhua news agency.
The data showed South Korea will undergo aging at a faster pace, while its total population began declining last year amid chronically low birthrates.
Out of 67 domestic flights leaving the Gimpo International Airport, located just west of Seoul, as of 9 a.m. Monday, 13 had been cancelled, according to airport Acrossauthorities.thecountry, a total of 38 domestic flights were cancelled, in addition to 294, according to the Korea Airports Corporation. The government also recom mended schools skip classes or switch to online learning and private companies adjust work hours Tuesday morning, when Hinnamnor is expected to make landfall.
Thecountry.group, Fighters for a Free North Korea, said 20 plastic balloons were released from Ganghwa Island in Incheon, around 30 km west of Seoul, to North Korea on Sunday, with 50,000 painkiller pills, 30,000 vitamin C tablets and 20,000 masks, reports Yonhap News InAgency.photos released by the civic group, the balloons were also carrying banners showing the images of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his younger sister Kim Yo-jong, along with messages denouncing the regime’s claim that the group’s leaflets were responsible for the Covid-19 outbreaks in North Korea.
to 60 meters per second in Jeju and other lower coastal areas between Monday night and Tuesday.
Seoul, Sep 5: South Korea is expected to become the country with the largest share of people aged 65 years or older in the world in 2044 due to rapid aging, data revealed on Monday.
S.Korea expected to become world’s most aged country in 2044
Typhoon Hinnamnor is forecast to gain momentum to make landfall 80 km north-northwest of the southern port city of Busan by 9 a.m. Tuesday, with an atmospheric pressure of 955 hectopascals at its centre, according to the KMA.
A KTO official said that Google automatically blocks access to the account if it spots abnormal
The share of people aged 65 or older will likely reach 17.5 per cent of the total population this year and rise to 46.4 per cent in South2070.
China experiences hottest summer since 1961
billionaire and SpaceX founder Musk.
The defectors’ group has sent balloons carrying anti-Pyong yang leaflets and face masks to North Korea on several occasions this year while the North claimed that “alien” things found in a border area were responsible for the country’s first Covid-19 outbreak, apparently referring to the “Northballoons.Korea publicizes that it has overcome Covid-19, but it’s not true and the country still suffers from a shortage of medicine,” the group’s head Park Sang-hak said, accusing the Kims of overlooking the pandemic in the Othercountry.civicgroups and residents of border areas in South Korea, meanwhile, filed a complaint against the defectors’ group with the police last month on charges of violating the Development of Inter-Korean Relations Act that prohibits the sending of leaflets to North Korea.
Seoul,sources.Sep5:
Seoul, Sep 5: A North Korean defectors’ group said on Monday that it has sent big balloons carrying Covid-19 pain relievers and face masks to the reclusive
Covid pain relievers, masks sent to N.Korea: Defector group
A series of ferry services and flights were cancelled across the country.
Korea is widely expected to become a super-aged society in 2025, in which the proportion of those aged 65 and older will hit 20 per cent of the total Thepopulation.country became an aged society in 2017, as the proportion of such people exceeded 14 Thepercent.proportion of the work ing-age population, or people aged 15 to 64, peaked at 73.4 per cent in 2012 and will further decline to 71 per cent in 2022. The tally is likely to dip to 46.1 per cent in 2070, the data showed. Meanwhile, the combined population of South and North Korea is expected to peak at 77.8 million in 2028, the data showed. South Korea’s total population fell for the first time in 2021, while North Korea’s population is expected to peak in 2033.
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An official at the culture and tourism ministry, which manages the YouTube account, said they had become aware of the situation at 6 a.m., took security measures and restored the account at 7:20 a.m.
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It forecast that the temperature in autumn in most parts of China will be close to or slightly higher than that in regular years.
S.Korea braces for powerful typhoon Hinnamnor
Super Typhoon Hinnamnor has gradually moved northward to reach waters off South Korea’s southern island of Jeju on Monday, the state weather agency said, as the country braces for what could be the most powerful storm ever.
Google, YouTube’s parent com pany, confirmed that the channel had been hacked, reports Yonhap news agency.
An official at Google Korea said that it was currently looking into the cause of the incident.
At 3.30 a.m., the government’s official channel on the vid eo-sharing platform appeared to have been hacked as its name changed to “SpaceX Invest” and showed a live broadcast on cryptocurrency that included an interview with American
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S.Korean govt’s YouTube channel hacked to stream Elon Musk video
Seoul, Sep 3 (IANS): The South Korean government’s YouTube channel was hacked on Saturday, apparently to broadcast a cryptocurrency-related video including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, but has been restored, according to
A total of 17 provincial-level re gions, including Hunan province
Arecord.totalof 15 stations registered temperatures reaching or topping 44 degrees Celsius. The national average precipita tion logged the second lowest in the same period since 1961, said the Centre.
The proportion of senior citizens in South Korea is forecast to account for 36.7 per cent of the total population in 2044, outstripping the world’s most aged country of Japan with 36.5 per cent, according to data from Statistics Korea.
According to KTO, the channel, which has around 509,000 subscribers, was initially targeted on Thursday and again the next day. The channel is currently unavailable.
The official said the account’s ID and password were suspected to have been stolen.
The typhoon’s strength when it reaches Busan is forecast to weaken to “strong”, although it is expected to become the strongest typhoon ever to make landfall in South Korea.\
The data was compiled based on the UN’s outlook for the global population and the South Korean statistics agency’s 2020-70 forecast for Korea’s population.
After brushing past Jeju,
The attack follows a hack of a YouTube channel operated by the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO), under the tourism ministry, earlier this week.
No casualties have been reported from the effects of Hinnamnor so Thefar.Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters’ emergency response posture was upgraded to the highest level for the first time in five years in terms of the typhoon response.
The current record is 63.7 meters per second measured in the eastern coastal city of Sokcho on October 23, 2006.
The typhoon could also bring record strong winds, with the KMA forecasting maximum
As of 5 a.m., the typhoon, the 11th this year, was located 550 km south-southwest of Jeju’s Seogwipo, moving north at a speed of 22 km per hour, accord ing to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).
and Chongqing Municipality, registered a record-hot summer, the Centre said.
The average days with the highest temperature reaching or exceeding 35 degrees Celsius on the day in China reached 14.3 days, a record high since 1961 and 6.3 days more than that in the same period of regular years.
The speed is faster than an earlier estimate of 12 km per hour, and the typhoon is classi fied as “very strong”, packing a maximum sustained wind speed of 49 meters per second, reports Yonhap News Agency citing the KMA as saying.
Hinnamnor is forecast to maintain its strength after passing through the Korean Peninsula, the KMA said, adding that a heavy rain warning has been issued for all parts of the country until Tuesday.
The timing of the country having the largest proportion of senior citizens in the world will be moved up one year, compared with 2019, when the agency put its estimate at 2045.
Shehbaz blasts Imran for comments on Pak Army chief
charges, including corruption, incitement, breaching the Natural Disaster Management Law, breaching the Export and Import Law and breaching the Communications Law. She was already sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment for these offences, and now faces 20 years in jail, Xinhua news agency
The strong response from the premier came a day after Khan, addressing a rally in Faisalabad, said that Asif Zardari and Nawaz Sharif were trying their level best to nominate their army chief, who will be a personal favourite.
“We are stuck in the quicksand of debt,” the ex-premier said as he pinned hope on overseas people of Pakistan for always lending help to their home country in the time of crisis.
Pakistan lodges protest with Taliban over drone charge
The blast took place in Hiwad Bazaar area on Saturday after noon, killing three children and injuring three others, provincial police spokesman Ahmad Jan Allsaid.the victims were students of a religious school, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the official.
Onreported.Feb.1, 2021, U Win Myint, Suu Kyi and some senior officials of the National League for Democracy were detained by the Trialsmilitary.over more charges against Suu Kyi will follow.
The Prime Minister also said that Khan’s “nefarious agenda is clearly to disrupt and undermine Pakistan”, Samaa TV reported.
Islamabad, Sep 5: Pakistan may have publicly expressed con cerns over the Afghan Taliban’s allegations that the country was allowing the US to operate drone from its soil, Islamabad has privately conveyed in categorical terms to the de facto rulers of Kabul that such public outbursts will be detrimental for the bilateral ties.
towards, Samaa TV reported.
“According to our information
Declaring to bring a “revolution of justice”, the former Prime Minister said he needed help of the lawyers community to take down all the mafias imposed on the “Whocountry.protects democracy? The lawyers,” he emphasised. “The only reason we have been sent to this world is to dispense justice.”
allegations against
A day earlier on Friday, a deadly blast killed 18 people including a renowned cleric and injured 23 others in western Herat province of war-torn Afghanistan.
The nation will not allow anyone to embroil the military in politics at their public rallies, he said in a video statement.
Pakistan was dismayed by the acting Afghan Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob’s allegations, reflecting the same mindset of the previous Afghan administrations that blamed their own follies on Islamabad, The Express Tribune reported. Sources said Pakistan was not expecting such a public state ment from the senior Afghan Taliban leader given the fact that Islamabad had done so much for the interim government since the Taliban returned to power.
Kabul, Sep 4: Three children lost their lives and three others sustained injuries as an explosive device went off in Nad Ali district of Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province.
Taking to Twitter On Monday, Shehbaz Sharif said: “Imran Niazi’s despicable utterances to malign institutions are touching new levels every day. He is now indulging in direct mud-slinging
The current COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa is set to retire in November this year and Prime Minister Sharif will appoint his successor.
The PTI chief went on to say that the only way overseas people of Pakistan will bring their money back is when they know the justice system in the nation is Earlier,active. the PTI chairman addressed a lawyers convention in the same city.
His nefarious agenda is clearly to disrupt & undermine Pakistan.” Khan also drew condemnation from PML-Q Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, who said that from sepoys to generals every one in the Pakistan military was a patriot and that no one needed a certificate of patriotism.
Yaqoob last week had alleged that Pakistan was allowing the US to operate drones from its soil.
Yangon, Sep 4: Two days after Myanmar’s former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to three years in jail for electoral fraud in 2020, increasing her total prison term to 20 years, the Information Team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council confirmed.
She, along with former President U Win Myint and former Union Minister of Union Government Office, U Min Thu, was found guilty of electoral fraud, said the information team on Saturday.
Khan also said that if a powerful and patriotic general became the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) he would question Zardari and Nawaz Sharif about their corruption, Samaa TV reported.
“Land mafia has become the biggest mafia in the country,” he added, saying that thieves have taken over the country, Samaa TV
Islamabad, Sep 4: Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan said “a bloody revolution” or “elections” are the only way to remove the ruling elite imposed on the nation, local media Addressingreported. a jalsa in Bahawalpur, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman highlighted how the Sharifs, Zardari and Maulana Fazlur Rehman are a disease the
Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to 3 more years in prison, totaling 20 years
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country is suffering from, Samaa TV reported. He maintained that the incum bent government did not come to power to reduce inflation but only to protect their ill-gotten Reiteratingwealth. his call for fresh general elections, Imran added the country will continue to suffer because no one knows where the country is headed
‘Bloody revolution or elections only way to remove ruling elite’: Imran Khan
Islamabad, Sep 5: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blasted his predecessor Imran Khan for what he called “Imran Niazis despicable utterances to malign institutions”.
Blast kills 3 children, wounds 3 others in Afghanistan
the drones are entering through Pakistan to Afghanistan, they use Pakistan’s airspace, we ask Pakistan, don’t use your airspace against us,” said Mullah Yaqoob, who is the son of former Taliban spiritual leader Mullah Omar. Pakistan rejected Afghan Taliban government’s allegations that the country was allowing the US to use its airspace for drones, terming the charge as defying diplomatic Respondingnorms.toallegations, Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said that Pakistan had noted, with deep concern, the allegation by the acting defence minister of Afghanistan regarding use of Pakistan’s air space in the US counter-ter rorism drone operation in “InAfghanistan.theabsence of any evidence, as acknowledged by the Afghan Minister himself, such conjectural allegations are highly regrettable and defy the norms of responsible diplomatic conduct,” he added.
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Armed Forces & its leadership.
Before this, Aung San Suu Kyi has been convicted of multiple
Moscow, Sep 4: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged views on bilateral ties during a phone call. Putin and Erdogan reaffirmed their commitment to expanding trade and economic relations
BMWK said that Germany’s gas storage facilities are currently 84.3 per cent full, and the country is expected to hit the October target of storing 85 per cent in early September.
Finnish govt plans 10-bn-euro crisis package for energy companies Erdogan discuss bilateral ties, Ukraine over phone
4 killed in private jet crash over Baltic Sea
Mika Lintila, Economic Affairs Minister, said at the press conference that the government wants to be proactive in the situation to avoid a “Lehman Brothers” in the energy market. Lintila underlined that the state is the last instance loaner if other channels are not available.
“There is no hope we will find survivors,” Swedish Television quoted a spokesperson at the Swedish Joint Rescue Coordination Centre as saying. The incident took place on Sunday evening, Xinhua news agency Wreckagereported.andan oil spill were spotted in the sea between Sweden and Latvia.
However,agency. after a leak was detected during the work, Gazprom said on Friday night that since the safe operation of the last remaining gas turbine could not be guaranteed, the pipeline must therefore be shut down “until all equipment faults have been rectified”.
The situation erupted over the weekend following information that natural gas deliveries from Russia to continental Europe through the Nord Stream One pipeline would not resume on Monday, Xinhua news agency Finlandreported.does not use Nord Stream One, but the Nordic electricity market will likely see a price increase.
Sweden announces liquidity guarantees of $23 bn to electricity companies
“We are therefore acting quickly to get guarantees in place to handle the situation the electricity companies are in and ultimately avoid a financial (1crisis.”Swedish crown = $0.093)
made it more expensive for utilities to buy and sell electricity because of the additional collat eral required to guarantee trades on power markets. This has in turn led to a lack of liquidity for utilities and pushed them at risk of insolvency, according to the Agovernment.company’s inability to provide its collateral, despite sound finances, could lead to instability of Nasdaq Clearing AB, which in turn would put the whole financial system at risk.
“The primary responsibility is with banks and the owners,” he Headded.said the policy would be available to Finnish companies only. Thus the German subsidiary of Fortum, Uniper, is not eligible for assistance from TheFinland.crisis package requires parliamentary approval. It will be taken to the parliament on Monday. Local analysts said that it has a high chance of being approved in the current
The Finnish measures were thought to follow Sweden’s similar but larger announcement on AccordingSaturday.to the government’s
between the two countries, including promoting joint strategic projects in the energy sector, the Kremlin said in a statement on Saturday.
It was not specified how long this would Accordingtake.to Gazprom, it had received a warning from Russia’s state technology and ecology watchdog Rostekhnadzor con cerning the fact that the detected
A government loan would be the last resort when all other financing options have been exhausted. Only companies central to the functioning of the electricity market could receive loans or guarantees.
Gas supplies via Nord Stream 1 pipeline indefinitely halted
The plane was en route from Spain to Germany when it, for unknown reasons, veered off course, Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter reported.
Helsinki, Sep 5: Finnish govern ment has proposed to provide the country’s electricity compa nies with loans and guarantees of up to 10 billion euros ($10 billion) to secure the sufficiency of their cash Financeresources.Minister Annika Saarikko said at a government press conference on Sunday afternoon that with the pledge, the government wants to “calm down the electricity futures, or derivatives market and to secure the availability of electricity in Finland in all circumstances”.
“The situation on the gas market is tense, but security of supply is guaranteed,” a spokeswoman from the Ministry said on Friday night, adding that the ministry is implementing measures to strengthen independence from Russian energy imports.
stressed Russia’s constructive role in organising an International Atomic Energy Agency mission to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Xinhua news agency reported.
Presidentsituation.
Berlin, Sep 3: The supply of Russian gas to Germany through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline has been halted for an indefinite period, due to problems in a key piece of equipment, Russia’s largest gas producer Gazprom said on Friday.
Putin,
Stockholm, Sep 5: Electricity companies in Sweden and neighbouring countries will receive credit guarantees of up to 250 billion Swedish crowns ($23 billion) to tackle the problems that have arisen on the electricity exchange, the Swedish government announced. If approved by parliament, the Swedish government will task the National Debt Office to issue the credit guarantees, which are expected to be in place before stock markets close on Monday, Xinhua news agency reported. Fears for Sweden’s financial stability arose when the total amount of required collateral from companies’ trading in electricity derivative contracts at Nasdaq Clearing AB increased from about 70 billion crowns in June to 180 billion crowns recently, due to skyrocketing electricity prices, the govern ment said at a press conference on SkyrocketingSunday. prices in Europe
“The state could grant loans or guarantees on a case-by-case basis to companies whose continued operations are critical
proposal, the state could grant loans or guarantees to electricity companies if they are threatened with insolvency.
Sweden’s energy sector is in a difficult situation which has been worsened by Russia’s announce ment to cut off the gas supply to Germany, said Swedish Finance Minister Mikael Damberg.
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According to the statement, when discussing the situation in Ukraine, the Turkish
Stockholm, Sep 5: All four per sons onboard were believed to be killed when a private jet crashed into the Baltic Sea, according to Swedish media reports.
After completion of three days of maintenance work, gas was due to begin flowing through the pipeline again on Saturday morning, reports Xinhua news
malfunctions “do not allow for the safe trouble-free operation of the gas turbine engine”. European Commission Chief Spokesperson Eric Mamer accused Gazprom of stopping the flow of gas on false pretenses. Following Gazprom’s announce ment of the extended supply freeze, the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) emphasized the importance of Germany’s precautionary measures.
According to the minister, 32 of the country’s fleet of 56 nuclear reactors are currently offline for routine maintenance, but French multinational electric utility company EDF has committed to restarting all of them for this winter.
the “naysayers”, the new government led by Truss, who was his Foreign Secretary, will get through people through the energy crisis.
Macronfurther.
Johnson said that in a couple of hours he will be in Balmoral to see the Queen and the torch will be passed to a new leader, in what he says was a relay race where they “changed the rules half way through”.
Touting his successes, he said that it was his government that got Brexit done, delivered the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe, and delivered a rapid vaccine Johnsonroll-out. added the supply of weapons to Ukraine could very well have changed the course of the war.
He went on to say that despite
The French president said that he was in favour of solidarity measures at the European level to deal with the current energy “Wecrisis.are in favor of common gas purchasing practices that will make it possible to buy cheaper,” he However,explained.hesaid there was “no need” for a gas pipeline linking France and ConcerningSpain.thehigh energy prices in Europe, Macron proposed to set up control mechanisms for speculative operations at the European level. Days ahead of a European Union (EU) energy ministers’ meeting,
“The (consultative) body will make it possible to share (our) diagnoses and identify a certain number of problems and objectives” at the national level and to consider “the local and territorial aspects of the (proposed) reforms”, government spokesperson Oliver Veran said.
The four prime ministers said that they welcome the suspen sion of the EU visa facilitation agreement with Russia, and called for further measures to “drastically limit the number of visas issued (primarily tourist visas)” and to decrease the flow of Russian citizens into the EU and the Schengen area.
In conclusion, he said: “We are one whole and entire United Kingdom... (The) union is so strong that those that want to break it up will keep trying, but they will never, ever succeed.”
Macron assured his countrymen that France is not in a situation for energy rationing, but called on people to limit heating to 19 degrees Celsius to save energy.
Thereported.agreed “national temporary measures” are not “an outright entry ban” to Russian nationals, the statement said, adding that
Taking an aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin, the outgoing leader said that “he can’t blackmail or bully the British people over the energy crisis”, reports the BBC.
Poland, Baltic countries agree to restrict entry of Russians
the restrictions should enter into force in each country by September 19.
Macron chaired a Defense Council meeting on the energy crisis. French Minister for Energy Transition Agnes Pannier-Runacher said after the meeting that France’s gas reserves were 92 per cent full in preparation for possible shortages this winter.
Putin is “utterly deluded” to think he can, Johnson says, adding that the “compassionate” Conservative government led by Truss will get people through the Hecrisis.also mentioned his other successes, including making streets safer, more police on the streets, the building of hospitals and recruiting thousands more Henurses.added there was a record funding for education and three new high speed railways.
Warsaw, Sep 9 (IANS): Prime Ministers of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have issued a joint statement, agreeing to temporarily restrict Russian visa-holders’ entry into the European Union (EU) and the Schengen area for tourism, culture, sport and business purposes, according to a release from the Polish Prime Minister’s Office.
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Street, just before his successor Liz Truss takes office. He began his televised addressed to the nation by saying “this is it folks”, reports the BBC.
On Monday, Truss was named as the new Conservative leader and she will take over as the Prime Minister on Tuesday.
said that he supports a price cap on gas purchased from Russia at the EU level.
Paris, Sep 6: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France and Germany will help each other
Paris, Sep 9 (IANS): French President Emmanuel Macron launched has the National Council for Refoundation (CNR), a consultative body bringing together citizens and influential figures with a background in politics, economy, social affairs, and associations, to carry out a “broad national consultation” on a wide range of issues.
The goal is to “build consensus on the situation of France and its future” by enhancing cooper ation and dialogue between all parties present and allowing the French to be “more associated” with the state’s decision-making, Xinhua news agency quoted the President as saying.
On the subject of “bouncing around in future careers”, Johnson likened himself to “one
of those booster rockets” that “has fulfilled its function”.
The outgoing leader added that the Conservative Party leader ship contest was an unexpected relay race and the rules were changed halfway through, “but never mind that for now”.
France, Germany to help each other through energy crisis
on Tuesday bade farewell in an address outside 10, Downing
“I’d be gently re-entering the atmosphere and splashing down invisibly in some remote and obscure corner of the Pacific,” the BBC quoted him as saying.
He also thanked “everyone who looked after him and his family over the last three years” and also gave a special mention to his dog Dilyn and Larry, the Downing Street cat.
“If we collectively know how to behave more soberly and save energy everywhere, then there will be no rationing or cuts,” he Onstressed.Friday,
online consultation” next week and possible referendums in the Macronfuture. said he aims to end the consultations with a calendar of actions for the next months and years for France.
The majority of visas had been issued to Russian citizens before the Russia-Ukraine conflict and
London, Sep 6: Outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson
“under different geopolitical conditions and considerations,” said the release, adding that the influx of Russian citizens to the EU and the Schengen area through their countries’ borders, however, poses “a serious threat” to their “public security and to the overall shared Schengen area”, Xinhua news agency
Macron said he wants to take concrete actions concerning education, health, and employ ment in tandem with the local “Theinstitutions.French trusted me for the second time to act,” he said, an nouncing the start of a “national
France launches national consultative body for building consensus
on Monday said that France is ready to deliver more gas to Germany while the latter will offer more electricity to France,
if the current energy crisis persists in winter, Xinhua news agency reported.
“We are going to finalise the gas connections in order to be able to deliver gas to Germany... It (Germany) will be ready to produce more electricity to bring to us in extreme situations,” Macron said.
As Truss takes office, she faces one of the toughest in-trays in decades, with inflation fears mounting as gas prices soar again and the pound slides
Boris Johnson bids farewell as UK PM
During their informal meeting in Prague on August 30-31, EU foreign ministers agreed to suspend the visa facilitation agreement that allows simplified procedures for the issuance of visas to Russian citizens. The decision, however, has yet to be Russialegalised.responded on Sunday that it will take serious retaliatory measures if the EU formally introduces visa restrictions on Russian citizens.
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Yangon, Sep 4 (IANS): Two days after Myanmar’s former State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to three years in jail for electoral fraud in 2020, increasing her total prison term to 20 years, the Information Team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council confirmed.
to Sounry, Penalver Portal appreciated Cambodia’s remarkable success in fighting Covid-19 and socio-economic development, and Sokhonn said he was impressed with Cuba’s economic strength, Xinhua news agency reported.
The two sides reviewed activities in which they had been jointly involved based on the good relations between the two nations and the Lao and
Cambodian armies, especially in border security, Xinhua news agency reported.
Lao Deputy Minister of National Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Lao People’s Army, Khamlieng Outhakaysone warmly welcomed the Cambodian delegation, Lao National Radio reported on Wednesday.
The meeting was followed by the second bilateral political consultations between Cambodian Foreign Ministry Standing Secretary of State Ouch Borith and Penalver ThePortal.Cuban official paid a working visit to Cambodia from September 1 to 3.
Cambodia, Cuba vow to strengthen ties
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Accordingadded.
“Driven by the National Investment Aspirations, we will intensify our focus towards sectors such as digital economy, electrical and electronics (E&E), pharmaceutical, chemical and aerospace with significant economic potential and sustain able long-term growth,” he said.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) remained the major contributor, accounting for 70.9 per cent of the approved investments with 87.4 billion ringgit ($19.5 billion), it added in a statement on Meanwhile,Friday.
Personnel from the Lao and Cambodian armies will contin ue their cooperation in border security as well as humanitari an assistance, especially during natural Cooperationdisasters.between the two countries in these fields was discussed when andCambodianandRoyalCommander-in-ChiefDeputyoftheCambodianArmedForcesCommanderoftheRoyalArmy,HunManetseniorarmystaffvisited
expressed interest for better cooperation, the spokesman
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Lao capital Vientiane from Monday to Wednesday.
Mohamed Azmin Ali, the Minister for International Trade and Industry, said Malaysia is on the right trajectory to secure more high-quality and capital-intensive projects, with the services sector being the key growth driver for the economy and the largest contributor to approved investments for the first half of this year. In maintaining the momentum, he added that his Ministry will continue efforts to strengthen the country’s competitiveness by developing economic complexity, nurturing a strong industrial ecosystem with innovations, enhancing inclu siveness, creating high-income jobs and promoting opportu nities to participate in regional and global supply chains.
Theties”.two
sides spoke highly of a long lasting friendship between the two nations and sound bilateral cooperation, partic ularly in the sectors of health, education and sports, and
He said the two sides discussed “the preparation for the upcoming exchange of high-level visits between the two countries with the strong expectation these historical visits would pave the way for the strengthening of bilateral
Penalver Portal praised Cambodia for dealing with challenges stemming from its ASEAN chairmanship for 2022 with “skillful diplomacy and wisdom”, according to the Thespokesman.twosides also had an exchange of views on regional and international issues of common interest, and pledged to support each other in the international arena.
Malaysia attracts $27.5 bn investment in first half of 2022
charges, including corruption, incitement, breaching the Natural Disaster Management Law, breaching the Export and Import Law and breaching the Communications Law. She was already sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment for these offences, and now faces 20 years in jail, Xinhua news agency
She, along with former President U Win Myint and former Union Minister of Union Government Office, U Min Thu, was found guilty of electoral fraud, said the information team on BeforeSaturday.this,Aung San Suu Kyi has been convicted of multiple
Both sides showed interest for exchanging information and experience between the two countries, Sounry said, adding that they also talked about ways to enhance cooperation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Cuba.
investments from domestic sources contributed 29.1 per cent, amounting to 35.9 billion ringgit ($8 billion), Xinhua news agency reported. The services sector played a ma jor role in driving the country’s economic recovery, accounting for 63.3 per cent of the total approved investments with 78 billion ringgit ($17.4 billion), followed by the manufacturing sector with 43.1 billion ringgit ($9.6 billion) and the primary sector with 2.2 billion ringgit ($491 million).
The pledge was made during a meeting in Phnom Penh between Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Cuba’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Gerardo Penalver Portal on Friday, Sounry added in a statement on Sunday.
Vientiane, Sep 1 (IANS):
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 3 (IANS): The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has said that Malaysia has at tracted 123.3 billion ringgit ($27.5 billion) in approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in the first half of this year.
Onreported.Feb.1, 2021, U Win Myint, Suu Kyi and some senior officials of the National League for Democracy were detained by the Trialsmilitary.overmore charges against Suu Kyi will follow.
Phnom Penh, Sep 5: Cambodia and Cuba have vowed to bolster bilateral ties and cooperation for mutual benefit, Cambodian Foreign Ministry spokesman Chum Sounry said.
Laos, Cambodia agree to promote cooperation in border security
The two delegations agreed to step up their cooperation through reciprocal visits by their respective army per sonnel, as well as cooperation in economic development between the Lao People’s Army and the Royal Cambodian Army. They agreed that the main tenance of security on the Laos-Cambodia border is essential to ensure peace in this Inarea.addition, the two sides agreed to continue coop eration in the provision of humanitarian aid, dealing with natural disasters and providing training in this field for army personnel in Laos, Cambodia and TheyVietnam.alsoagreed to enhance cooperation in tackling drug trade, transnational crime and other problems under the joint mechanisms agreed by the Lao and Cambodian armies.
In June, the UN said explosive ordnance inatedestimatedconcern,representscontaminationamajorprotectionwithoneintwoSyrianstobelivingincontamareas.
Xinhua news agency reported.
economy grew by 7.6 per cent year on year in the second quarter. Its annual inflation hit 79.6 per cent in July, the highest level in 24 years.
Tehran, Sep 5: A senior Iranian lawmaker has urged Western countries to refrain from delays in reaching a nuclear agreement, warning that otherwise, Iran would consider “other options”.
Baghdad, Sep 5: Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi has called on the parliamentary blocs to hold new rounds of dialogue to agree on various issues, including early elections.
Turkey is facing financial woes unseen in decades, with the Turkish lira keeping plunging since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020. The Russia-Ukraine war that started in late February worsened Turkey’s situation by pushing energy prices to new highs.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also initiated a military-to-military de-conflic tion mechanism between Turkey and Greece, but meetings within the mechanism have been stalled since the end of the fourth
festival Teknofest in the Black Sea province of Samsun. He was referring to the withdrawal of the Greek army from Turkey’s western province of Izmir during the country’s Independence War in 1922, Xinhua news agency reported.
Mahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, told the official IRNA news agency on Sunday that a winwin agreement is important for securing Iran’s national “Theinterests.Westerners need negoti ations more than Iran ... if the Western side does not make an agreement, we have other
The program predicts that an increase in production and productivity would limit price increases, among which the food prices would be reduced to single digits in three years, while the Turkish lira would become
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According to local media reports, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi is expected to invite the political parties for a new round of national dialogue to discuss the months-long political deadlock in the country.
Political tensions in Iraq have escalated in the past weeks between al-Sadr and his rivals in the Shia Coordination Framework, an umbrella group of Shia parliamentary parties. During the past months, the continued disputes among the Shia parties have hampered the formation of a new Iraqi government, making it unable to elect a new President by a two-thirds majority of the 329-seat parliament under the Iraqi Constitution.
171 killed by explosive war remnants in Syria so far in 2022: Monitor
Ankara, Sep 5: Turkey sharply raised the country’s inflation forecast for 2022 to 65 per cent, up from 9.8 per cent predicted one year ago, according to a government program published in the Official Gazette.
“The agenda of the upcoming national dialogue rounds must include several issues that must be agreed upon, including setting a date for early parliamentary and provincial council elections no later than the end of 2023,” al-Halbousi said in a statement on Sunday. He called for discussing the election of the President of the republic, the formation of a government with full powers, the adoption of the annual federal budget, in addition to the amendment of several vital laws. He also called for discussing the immediate return of the dis placed to their homes, as well as the relations between Baghdad and the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan, Xinhua news agency reported.
country’s foreign trade deficit is expected to reach $105 billion in 2022 and $80 billion in 2023.
Turkish Prez warns Greece over ‘harassment’ of Turkish jets
The latest inflation forecast from the program for 2022 indicated a big increase from the 9.8 per cent seen in the same report one year ago, although it was only slightly higher than the central bank’s prediction in July that Turkey’s year-end inflation would be 60.4 per cent.
On Sunday, three children were killed by an explosive device in the village of Daba’a south of the central province of Homs, according to the UK-based watchdog group and the state news agency SANA. Almost every week, the Syrian Army detonates explosives it uncovers in various previous battle zones.
options on the table, and Iran’s hands are not empty in this regard,” he noted.
of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Iran(JCPOA).and the US are indirectly exchanging views about a recent EU proposal aimed at resolving the outstanding issues on the revival of the JCPOA, Xinhua news agency reported.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on Sunday said that 171 civilians, including 86 children, have been killed and 251 people, including 141 children, have been wounded by the explosives so far this year,
“Any agreement that deprives and limits Iran of the desired privileges will not be accepted by the Iranian nation,” he added. In response to the question about safeguard issues, he said that solving the safeguards issues can “repair the damaged wall of trust between Iran and the West”. Iran has repeatedly said that reports of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about traces of uranium in some of its nuclear sites in the past are “political” and this case should be closed simultaneously with
“Hey Greek, look at history. Go back to history. If you go too far, it will cost a lot. We have only one sentence for Greece, don’t forget Izmir,” Erdogan said on Saturday at the aerospace and technology
Iran to consider ‘other options’ if West delays nuclear agreement: Lawmaker
“Occupying the islands does not bind us. We will do what is necessary when the time comes. As we say, we can come suddenly one night,” he added.
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The program estimates Turkey’s economy to grow by 5 per cent in 2023, 5.5 per cent in 2024 and Turkey’s2025. unemployment rates are expected to be 10.8 per cent in 2022, 10.4 per cent in 2023, 9.9 per cent in 2024 and 9.6 per cent in 2025, it notes, adding the
Iran signed the deal with world powers in July 2015, agreeing to curb its nuclear programme in return for the removal of sanc tions on the country. However, former US President Donald Trump pulled Washington out of the agreement and reimposed unilateral sanctions on Tehran, prompting the latter to drop some of its commitments under the Thepact.talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal began in April 2021 in Vienna but were suspended in March this year because of political differences between Tehran and Washington. The latest round of the nuclear talks was held in the Austrian capital in early August after a five-month hiatus. On August 8, the EU put forward a “final text” of the draft decision on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
Despite high inflation, the coun try did not raise interest rates as many monetary authorities did to counter inflation.
Ankara, Sep 4: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a warning against Greece over what Ankara calls recent “harassment” of Turkish fighter jets in the Aegean and the eastern Mediterranean.
The new three-year Medium Term Program, which was jointly prepared by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance and the Directorate of Strategy and Budget, expects the country’s inflation will fall to 24.9 per cent in 2023, 13.8 per cent in 2024 and 9.9 per cent in 2025, reports Xinhua news agency.
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Last month, the central bank shocked markets again with a 100-basis point cut of the interest rate to 13 per cent.
Turkey recently accused Greece of harassing twice the Turkish jets carrying out NATO missions over the Aegean and AnkaraMediterranean.saidthe Greek warplanes locking their radars on Turkish F-16s on August 22 and August 24, while Athens rejected the Theclaims.relations between the two NATO allies have long been at odds over a series of issues, including maritime and energy disputes in the Aegean and the solutionsToMediterranean.seekoutdiplomatictotheirdisputes, the two countries restarted their consultative talks in 2021 after a five-year break.
In August, Iraqi political parties held a round of dialogue at the invitation of al-Kadhimi to find a way out of the stifling crisis in the country, but prominent Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr did not attend the dialogue meeting.
Damascus, Sep 5: A total of 171 civilians have so far been killed in 2022 by explosions of land mines and other ordnance left uncovered in previous war zones across Syria, a war monitor reported.
Iraq’s parliament speaker calls for early elections
Turkey sharply raises 2022 inflation forecast to 65%
The perilous relationship between Iraq and Kurdistan has soured once again, due to the latter’s oil exports to Turkey.
Iran’s BORNA news agency in an interview on Sunday.
get more crude oil from Iran and Russia, a cessation of oil flows through the ITP, would cause the KRG’s economy to collapse, oil companies’ letter to US representatives said.
It seems that now perhaps the time is ripe for the international community to step-in to ensure Kurdistan’s independence once and for all, from Iraq and let the country embark on its route to democracy and prosperity.
deaths, a total of 174 civilians have been killed in 2022 by explosions of landmines and other ordnance left un covered in previous war zones across Syria, Xinhua news agency quoted the monitor as saying.
To make matters further complicated last week, SOMO threatened legal action against international buyers of Kurdish crude, only adding to the risks associated with investing in the region. This is the latest step by Baghdad in the escalating dispute with the KRG over who should control Kurdistan’s oil.
But attracting investment to Kurdistan again is much easier said than Throughoutdone.the 20th century, Kurds in Iraq oscillated between fighting for autonomy and for independence. Kurds experi enced Arabisation and genocide at the hands of Ba’athist Iraq.
The explosion took place on Monday when the victims entered the abandoned house in an apartment building where they resided with their family in the rebel-held city of Binnish, said the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Another JOC statement said that a joint force from the army and paramilitary Hashd Shaabi killed a local IS leader in the Himreen mountain range and another militant after surrounding them in the mountainous area on the provincial border between the provinces of Kirkuk and OverSalahudin.thepast months, Iraqi security forces have conducted operations against extremist militants to crack down on their intensified activities, Xinhua news agency reported.
In August 2022, Western media reported that Iran was seeking to exchange its unmanned aerial vehicles with Russian Su-35 multipurpose fighters in a barter deal, Xinhua news agencxy
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The Baghdad government only recognised the autonomy of the Kurdistan Region after the fall of Saddam Hussein, with a new Iraqi constitution in 2005. A non-binding independence referendum was passed in September 2017, to mixed reactions internationally.
The investment climate in Kurdistan is currently not conducive to major oil industry investments, despite Kurdistan officials’ claims to the contrary,
Damascus, Sep 6: Four siblings were killed by explosive remnants of war inside an abandoned house in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, a war monitor reported.
Experts say that Kurdistan could see its oil production and exports halved within five years, further depleting the already drained coffers of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
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Earlier in February, Iraq’s Federal Court deemed that an oil and gas law regulating the oil industry in Iraqi Kurdistan was unconstitutional. Following the ruling, Iraq’s federal government, which has long opposed allowing the KRG to independently export oil, has increased its efforts to control export revenues from Kurdistan.
Iraq is already getting benefit of high oil prices, which leapt to 14-year-highs after major oil exporter Russia invaded Ukraine in February and they remain close to $100 a barrel.
Baghdad, Sep 5: A total of five Islamic State (IS) militants, including two local leaders, were killed in an operation to track down IS militants in northern Iraq, the Iraqi military said.
The troops found four explosive devices, an explosive belt, a motorcycle, a camera, and other equipment at the hideouts, the statement added.
The multinational oil companies have also lobbied US congress members to write letters to the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in August. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on August 16 that disputes between Baghdad and Erbil were between the two sides, but the US could encour age dialogue.
Iraq-Kurdistan oil tussle
An anonymous security source told Xinhua that one of the killed militants is known as the local security leader of the al-Dibis area in the northwestern part of the province.
Without new investment in oil, Kurdistan risks losing half of its current oil production by 2027, according to government documents seen by Reuters.
The Iraqi no-fly zones over most of Iraqi Kurdistan after March 1991 gave the Kurds a chance to experiment with self-governance and the autonomous region was de-facto established.
In June, the UN said explosive ordnance inatedestimatedconcern,representscontaminationamajorprotectionwithoneintwoSyrianstobelivingincontamareas.
The ITP has the capacity to pump up to 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude, roughly one percent of daily world oil demand, from Iraqi state-owned oil marketer State Oil Marketing Organisation (SOMO) as well as the KRG. For now it is pumping 500,000 bpd from northern Iraqi fields.
The Kurdistan Region largely escaped the privations of the last years of Saddam Hussein’s rule and the chaos that followed his ousting in 2003, and built a parliamentary democracy with a growing economy.
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Tehran, Sep 5: The purchase of Su-35 fighter jets from Russia is on the agenda of the Iranian Air Force, Commander of the Iranian Air Force Hamid Vahedi said.
5 IS militants killed in Iraq
Iran seeks to buy Su-35 fighters from Russia: Iranian commander
The final decision on the purchase of Su-35 fighters rests with the Iranian Army Command and the Armed Forces General Staff Command, Vahedi told
The security situation in Iraq has been improving since the defeat of the IS in 2017. However, its remnants have since melted into urban centres, deserts and rugged areas, carrying out frequent guerilla attacks against the security forces and civilians.
There are reports that inter national oil firms operating in Kurdistan have asked the US to help defuse an upsurge in tension between Iraq’s central government and the Kurd Autonomous Region or Kurdistan regional government (KRG), according to a letter seen by OverReuters.theyears, Kurdistan had been supplying oil to Turkey and in the present circumstances they say intervention is needed to ensure oil continues to flow from the north of Iraq to Turkey to prevent Turkey having to increase oil shipments from Iran and BesidesRussia.this to a large extent the economy of the Kurdistan region depends on oil export, as the monetary support from Baghdad is not enough to cover its developmental projects, and shutting the oil export could pose a gave threat to its economy and it may even collapse.
Oil exports account for over 80 per cent of the KRG budget, and without revenues from oil, the region faces even more hardships, on top of the limited budget allocations from the federal government in Iraq, which itself is a caretaker cabinet as politicians have been unable to form a regular government for nearly a year after the October 2021 general election.
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A statement by the media office of Iraq’s Joint Operations Command (JOC) said on Sunday that the Iraqi security forces attacked two IS hideouts, killing three IS militants inside, during an operation in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk.
Apart from requiring Turkey to
Al Arabiya TV channel reporting on the matter quoted Raad Alkadiri, managing director for energy, climate, and sustainability at Eurasia Group, as saying that the US has become disengaged from Iraq over the past decade. And thus, no pressure from Washington or other governments will resolve the issues between Baghdad and the Kurds.
amid a bitter dispute between the KRG and the federal government of Iraq over who has the right to control the oil resources and revenues in the semi-autono mous region. A Kurdish official has described the dispute as the worst fallout between Baghdad and Erbil in nearly 20 years.
Reuters reports that it has copies of letters which shows that some oil multinationals even approached US ambassadors in Baghdad and Ankara in January 2022, seeking mediation in a separate case dating back to 2014 concerning the Iraq-Turkey Pipeline Baghdad(ITP).claims that Turkey violated the ITP agreement by oil from Kurdistan, which it deems illegal, through the pipeline to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. According to Iraq’s oil ministry the final hearing in the case took place in Paris in July, and the International Chamber of Commerce will issue a final decision in the coming months.
4 siblings killed by explosive war remnants in Syria
Turkiye tried to resist this change but the fall of the Ottoman empire led it to modify its stand on several issues related to the Muslim Ummah.
It considers Turkey to be an important factor both regionally and in Gaza also, as Hamas has opened up an office in Istanbul and for the last 10 years it has been operating from Turkey, in addition Israeli authorities feel that closer ties with Turkey will allow it to efficiently conduct intelligence monitoring of Iran.
( is an author and a human rights activist from Mirpur in PoJK. He currently lives in exile in the UK)
China is using commerce to conquer Gilgit-Baltistan
Three years later, Russia contin ued with its imperial expansion and laid siege to Yerevan (the capital of Armenia). This military maneuver drew Iran into an alliance with the British.
A visit to Turkey by Israeli President Isaac Herzog in March, followed by visits of two coun tries’ foreign ministers, helped warm PresidentTurkey’srelations.compulsionsRecepTayyip
Recently, Israel has sought to reset its ties with regional coun tries both Arab and non-Arab.
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One of the basic reasons for Turkiye’s animosity against other so-called Islamic countries is the contest for claiming the title of the Leader of the Islamic World. This has resulted in Turkiye blaming the successive Egyptian, Saudi Arabian and UAE governments as the main source of adopting postures against its claim to the Islamic world’s leadership and making it a pariah state in the region.
Today, the liveslandmarkSoldBaltistanPakistanAsia,locationtoexpansionistbeBeltwhichEconomic-CorridorChina-Pakistan-(CPEC)ispartofagreaterChina’sandRoadInitiativeshouldseenasavialeconomicprograminitiatedconquerakeygeographicalonthecuspofCentralIndiaandChinanamelyoccupiedGilgit-(PoGB).tothepeopleofPoGBasaprojecttouplifttheandinfrastructureofthe
All in all, one can presume that the present situation points to a scenario where diplomatic, polit ical and security ties may remain cold, as the real target for both the countries is to give a boost to their economic ties. Israel is also aware that Turkey may continue to play the Palestinian card to placate its internal audience. Over all this odd marriage of convenience might be able to counter other regional alliances and axis’s of power, and both would try to maximise their returns either independently or bilaterally, based on the given situation.
Now Israel will have to balance the geostrategic and potential economic benefits of coopera tion with Turkey with Jerusalem’s well-developed ties with Athens and Nicosia. Israeli President Herzog, who played a key role in the Israel-Turkey rapproche ment, has given assurances to both Cyprus and Greece that Israel’s new found friendship with Turkey will have no bearing on its existing relationship with Cyprus and Greece.
Recently there have been indications both from Israel and Turkey that the leadership in those countries was mulling a reset in their bilateral ties.
In Israel’s case it was one more step in the direction of regional rapprochement, while for Turkey it is basically aimed at tackling and furthering its economic woes and regional interests.
Erdogan seems to have realised the futility of Turkey’s hostile policies and
poverty stricken people of PoGB CPEC has in fact deepened their colonial subjugation.
It seems as if the Turkish leadership has realised that its priority should be to focus more on the internal and nearer home issues such as the country’s economic woes, Kurdish problem and its relations with Cyprus and Greece. Better regional ties will give it more time and energy to focus on tackling the country’s economic woes and expectations of the electorate.
Flashback to the 1800s when Russia began to build trading posts all across Central Asia as a means of using commerce to conquer the independent kingdoms of Central Asia.
As promised earlier GilgitBaltistan has not been made a stake holder in CPEC. The 1.8 million jobs promised to be generated by CPEC for PoGB never materialised and China sent thousands of its own workers instead to work on CPEC projects in the region.
Considering China’s ambition to extend CPEC right down to the deep sea port of Gwadar in Balochistan, the project is in actuality an illegal economic encroachment on a territory that is part of Jammu Kashmir and therefore of Thirty-sevenIndia.special economic zones (SEZs) are to be estab lished along the route of CPEC in Pakistan. Nine are to be established on priority basis in all the provinces including PoGB. Moqpondass Special Economic Zone is one such SEZ being built in PoGB. The other is being built in my city and is called Mirpur Industrial Zone. These economic zones are to be linked together right up to the port of Gwadar. Moqpondass SEZ borders with Afghanistan to the North, China to the Northeast and PoJK to the South. No wonder PoGB is referred to as “the life line of MoqpondassCPEC”. is rich in precious stones and all the mining con tracts in the region are already being pouched by China or their sponsored private contractors. This has caused displacement of thousands of residents and resulted in wave after wave of protests in PoGB.
While at the same time Turkey has improved ties with Qatar, a country which was made an outcast in the Gulf region in 2017 when UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain imposed an economic blockade against it.
As the Great-Game enters a new era with Chinese imperialist expansion and India taking her place as world’s fifth largest economy the old strategy of using commerce to conquer has come alive again.
Manoj Gupta, group editor of security affairs at CNN-News 18 reported on June 15, 2022, that China has asked Pakistan for permission to setup military outposts in Balochistan for CPEC Soonsecurity.we might witness Chinese military outposts in GilgitBaltistan in the name of provid ing security to Chinese personal working on CPEC projects. How the new players in the Great-Game will manifest their manoeuvres only time can tell but till then PoGB seems to have become the first fatality of Chinese policy of using com merce to conquer.
Historically it was Turkey, which maintained the Two Holiest Shrines of the Muslim world in Saudi Arabia, before oil was discovered in the Kingdom, which changed its fortunes forever. This newfound wealth led Saudi monarchs to lay claim to being the leader of the Islamic Obviouslyworld.
During the hostile period with Turkey, Israel had come closer to both, Cyprus and Greece. This resulted in increased economic, security and people to people contacts between them. Both countries enjoyed influx of Israeli tourists, who abandoned the Turkey’s coasts. Israel also initiated military cooperation with them and has also been training Greek and Cypriot military forces.
The Great-Game as we know it today began around early 1800s when in 1801 Russian Tsar Paul I sent Napoleon Bonaparte a secret letter proposing a joint invasion of British India. Considering the expedition too ambitious, Napoleon turned down the offer. However, Russian attempts to conquer India did not end there. Due to the strategic location of both Iran and Afghanistan as the gateway to British India, they were dragged into the InGreat-Game.1801,Russia annexed the Kingdom of Georgia and the Persians saw it as a direct invasion of their regional sphere of influence in Central Asia.
stand against Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This stance has made Turkey isolated in the region besides being economi cally unviable for it.
In fact, the Turkish support to the Palestinian groups, particu larly the Hamas and its objection to the Israeli annexation of territories in and around the Gaza Strip has been the bone of contention between the two. The thaw in ties comes after more than 10 years of tensions.
Fast forward to 1979 when troops of the former Soviet Union entered Kabul to protect the communist government which was faced with an insurgency supported by the US, British and their western allies as well as ForChina.the next 10 years, Pakistan became the frontline state among the contending players of the Great-Game. Finally, in 1989 the Soviet troops were forced to withdraw ushering a period of civil war and uncertainty that continues to this day.
Israel’s game plan
As retaliation these countries have bettered relations with both Cyprus and Greece, Turkey’s arch foes in the Mediterranean.
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A new beginning for Turkey-Israel relations
In addition Turkiye blamed these governments and their policies as responsible for heightening the regional stability for their own selfish interests. In return these states blamed Turkiye for adopting such postures and policies, which led to friction in the region and amongst so called Islamic states.
The announcement by the two countries on August 17 that they’ll exchange ambassadors and normalise bilateral diplomatic relations, follows re-tuning of Turkish diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The reset of diplomatic ties between Turkey and Israel may result in some new paradigm shifts at the regional level besides helping both to focus more on bilateral economic gains.
The relations between the two countries soured in 2018 when Turkey expelled the Israeli ambassador from Ankara, after the killing of 60 Palestinians in Gaza during protests against former US President Donald Trump’s decision to relocate the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
In addition before facing the electorate next year, Erdogan has shaken hands with Israel in the hope that it may change Turkey’s economic condition with increased economic exchange with Israel, translating into improved economic climate for Turkish citizens.
Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough, served as a mem ber of the British Cabinet and was appointed president of the Board of Control for India in 1828 and later as governor general of India between 1842 and 1844. He observed the Russian expansion toward India very closely and reported that Russia was using commerce as a means to conquer central Asian republics by setting up trading posts.
In addition, Israel feels that if it wants to sell its natural gas to Europe, which was found near its coast in 2010, then the most economically viable route will be through Turkey. It could be a win-win situation for both if they are able to thrash out any future plan for cutting off Russian gas supply to Europe, both diplomatically and financially in the long run.
By Asad Mirza
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Australia looked set to restrict the visitors to a sub-250 total with New Zealand reeling at 195/6 in 44.5 overs with James Neesham and Mitchell Santner at the crease. Maxwell also looked set to emerge as the most successful bowler for the hosts, taking four wickets for 42 runs in nine
The seven-time champion stayed out on mediums to inherit the lead while Verstappen came in for soft tyres, followed by Russell and Leclerc, for the restart on Lap 61. In that restart, Verstappen swept past the Mercedes for the lead, with Russell and Leclerc following suit to pry Hamilton away from the Hamiltonpodium.
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Cairns, Sep 6: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell’s stunning catch to dismiss Martin Guptill in the first One-day International at the Cazaly’s Stadium here on Tuesday has once again cemented his
and Norris to seventh. With this win, Verstappen moved to 310 points with Charles Leclerc of Ferrari on 201 while Sergio Perez of Red Bull also at 201 points. Esteban Ocon finished ninth, just ahead of Lance Stroll - who started and finished 10th for Aston Martin.
pluck from thin air. Starc bowled a fuller delivery angling away on off, and Guptill, looking to push it, got a thick outside edge, with the ball flying to the left of backward point. Maxwell jumped to his left to pull off a screamer
Kevin Magnussen hit the barriers on Lap 2 but continued to finish 15th, behind his Haas teammate.
With the virtual Safety Car in force, Verstappen took a second pit stop on lap 48 with Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes in the second position and Russell third. However, Hamilton’s hopes were dashed as the Safety Car was deployed on lap 55.
Daniel Ricciardo pitted first out of the pack and couldn’t make up ground, finishing 17th for McLaren behind Zhou Guanyu, who served a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane.
to get rid of dangerous opener Guptill for just six runs. The video posted by Cricket Australia has since gone viral. Maxwell just took off from his fielding position at backward point to take a one-handed
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Valtteri Bottas was classified 19th for Alfa Romeo, his car stopping on track to bring out the late Safety Car.
Longstaff is not new to the role as he led the independent organisational review into Australian cricket in 2018 as
Maxwell takes a stunning catch to send Guptill packing as video goes viral
“Having led the 2018 review, Dr Longstaff has a detailed understanding of the challenges the game has faced and the progress that has been made in recent times. We look forward to working with him for the betterment of cricket,” he added. Longstaff had become the first exdcutive Director of The Ethics Centre in 1991 and has experience in providing advice on ethics to professional organisations. In 2013 he was awarded the Order of Australia for “distinguished service to the community through the promotion of ethical standards in governance and business, to improving corporate responsi bility, and to philosophy.”
credentials as one of the best fielders in world cricket. The limited-overs specialist took a stunner of a catch in the fifth over bowled by pace bowler Mitchell Starc, as he dived to his left to latch on to a dipping ball
Melbourne, Sep 6: In a first, Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday appointed Simon Longstaff as an independent ethics commissioner, who will advise the national sport’s governing body on matters that might arise, “including but not limited to administration, governance, transparency and on or off-field behaviour”.
executive director of The Ethics AustralianCentre. cricket was in the midst of a massive ethical crisis in 2018 when three of its players, including the-then Test skipper Steve Smith, his then deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, were allegedly involved in ball-tampering during the Test series in South Africa. The trio was banned for varying periods not exceeding a year in the wake of the scandal, which also came to be known as “CA‘Sandpaper-gate’.hasactioned the majority of recommendations of this report and Dr Longstaff’s pivotal role in the review
makes him an ideal candidate to take up this position. The Ethics Commissioner role will work collaboratively with the CA Board, State and Territory Associations and the Australian Cricketers’ Association,” said the CA “Thestatement.creationof the role of CA Ethics Commissioner, and Dr Longstaff’s appointment, are significant steps for Australian cricket,” said CA Chair Lachlan “NotHenderson.onlyhave we embraced the key recommendations of The Ethics Centre Review, this initiative will help to ensure the best process to review ethical issues in cricket that might arise in the future.
Pierre Gasly missed out on the points in P11 for AlphaTauri while Alex Albon finished 12th from 15th on the grid.
Yuki Tsunoda stopped on track on Lap 48 after reporting a driveshaft issue, the AlphaTauri driver having previously report ed that his tyres were incorrectly fitted before a lengthy pit stop.
Starc snared Guptill in the fifth over, thanks largely to Maxwell’s terrific effort at backward point.
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“The CA Board and our State and Territory colleagues are committed to improving gover nance structures in cricket and the Ethics Commissioner will provide a vital reference point for issues that impact CA and the game more broadly.
ended up fourth as Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez who was handed a five-second penalty for an unsafe release in a pit stop -- battled late on for P5. That allowed Alonso and Norris to close in too, and when the penalty kicked in Sainz was dropped to eighth, promoting Perez to fifth, Alonso to sixth,
with his outstretched hand. Earlier, Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to field in the first of the threematch ODI series. The first over was an exciting one, with Guptill scoring six runs off the first two balls off Starc. He was adjudged LBW at the end of the over but took a successful review to
Zandvoort (the Netherlands), Sep 4: Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix dramatically, quelling a strong late showing by the Mercedes’ George Russell and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari on Sunday.
Sebastian Vettel started 19th and finished 14th, losing out to Mick Schumacher -- who lost out due to a pair of slow pit stops.
Longstaff will have direct access to the CA chairman and board to advice on ethical matters, according to a statement issued by Cricket Australia.
Cricket Australia appoint first-ever independent ethics commissioner
The strongly-built Tiafoe played fearless tennis throughout the three-hour, 31-minute contest inside the Arthur Ashe Stadium to earn his third top-5 victory.
“At 4-3 (in the fourth set), when I went up 40/0, my legs were like cement,” Tiafoe said. “I just needed to get out of the game and then pray to god that I don’t have to serve for it. I was lucky enough to get out of that game. I came out not giving Rafa all the respect. I came out to win a tennis match if front of you Toafoe,guys.” seeded 22nd, will next play Andrey Rublev after the
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Nawaz then capitalised on Chahal’s loose deliveries by placing fours through leg-side, before Rizwan cut through backward point to pick the third four in a 16-run 15th over. Bhuvneshwar broke the 73-run stand in the 16th over by having the dangerous Nawaz give a comfortable catch to long-off on an off-cutter. Pandya’s strategy to bowl outside off worked when Rizwan lofted a slower ball straight to long-off.
under-pressure Zaman holed out straight to long-on off Yuzvendra Nawaz,Chahal. promoted to four, began by cutting Chahal past short third man for four. He then clobbered Pandya over long-on for a much-needed six. While Rizwan slog-swept Chahal for six over mid-wicket, Nawaz also nailed the same shot off Bishnoi. Rizwan, who was once at 13 off 14, got his fifty in 37 balls while Nawaz hammered Arshdeep down the ground and slammed fours off Pandya throu’h cover and over the keeper’s head to keep Pakistan in the match.
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But this time, Pakistan were on the winning side, defeating India by five wickets, with a ball to spare in the second Super Four stage match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. In a match, where fortunes swung wildly, left-arm spin all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz played a decisive role. With his four overs, Nawaz conceded just 25 runs and took out Suryakumar Yadav in a tight spell which applied brakes on India’s innings after Rohit
“When I first came on the scene I felt like a lot of people had a lot of expectations on me on how I would do,” Tiafoe said. “I wasn’t ready for it mentally. I wasn’t mature enough for it. These past couple of years, when the tension hasn’t been on me I have been able to develop. I have a great team behind me. I am just putting my head down and I am happy with where I am in life in general. I am able to do me and do it my way and enjoy the game I Forlove.”the record, Tiafoe’s win against the Spaniard is the biggest by an American man at the US Open since James Blake defeated the-then world No. 2 Spaniard in the third round in 2005.
American secured a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win and a place in the quarterfinals in New York.
Post power-play, India kept things tight by keeping Fakhar Zaman under check. They were rewarded when an
He hammered the ball off both wings to become the first American man to reach the last-eight at Flushing Meadows since John Isner in 2018. He has also become the youngest to accomplish the feat since Andy Roddick in 2006.
“I’m beyond happy, almost in tears, I can’t believe it,” Tiafoe was quoted as saying by ATP after the match. “I played unbelievable tennis today. I really don’t know what happened.” Tiafoe had not won a set against Nadal in his previous two clashes with the Spanish great. However, he struck 49 winners to turn the game on its head, gaining revenge for his quarterfinal loss at the Australian Open in 2019.
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Sharma and K.L Rahul came out all guns blazing in a 54-run opening
Deepak Hooda’s first four was driven firmly through the gap between mid-off and extra cover off Rauf. He then arched back to ramp a bouncer from Hasnain over the keeper’s head. Kohli got his fifty in 36 balls with some style, whipping Hasnain over deep mid-wicket for six. The last two overs didn’t bring a glorious finish for India as Hooda skied high to long-on off Shah while Kohli fell inches short of his crease while trying to complete the second run. But misfields in the deep on the last two balls gave India back-toback fours, taking the total above In180.defence of 181, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi struck in his first over as Babar Azam chipped straight to mid-wicket. Rizwan didn’t let the tempo down, taking two fours off Pandya’s first over and then whipping Arshdeep superbly off his wrists over a backward square leg.
he ran out of partners from the other end as Nawaz struck in the tenth over, having Suryakumar Yadav slog-sweeping straight to backward square leg.
Nadal was chasing his fifth US Open crown. He is currently No. 1 in the ATP Live Rankings. However, Nadal’s loss has opened the door for compatriot Carlos Alcaraz and Norway’s Casper Ruud to emerge as the new No. 1.
With Nawaz keeping things tight, Kohli took to taking fours off Shah and Hasnain through pulls and drives. But Rishabh Pant, after hitting two fours, reverse-swept straight to backward point off leggie Shadab Khan. In the next over, Hardik Pandya punched a cross-seam ball from Mohammad Hasnain straight to a forward diving short mid-wicket to depart for a two-ball duck.
Dubai, Sep 5: For the second time in a week, an India-Pakistan match went down the wire. For the second time in Asia Cup 2022, the outcome of an IndiaPakistan match was decided in the final over.
Ali survived a tight caught behind call off Bishnoi in the 18th over and got a reprieve on the very next ball as Arshdeep dropped a sitter at short third man. With the equation at 26 off 12 balls, Ali, Shah and Ahmed managed to complete a terrific chase for Pakistan.
Chasing a competitive 181/7, Mohammad Rizwan anchored the chase with a 51-ball 71. But the game turner was Nawaz’s promotion to four, striking 42 off 20 balls, including six fours and two sixes, giving a much-needed impetus to Pakistan’s chase. With 26 runs needed from the last two overs, Khushdil Shah
This will be 24-year-old Tiafoe’s second Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance after his 2019 run at the Australian Open. Tiafoe has
Revertingstand.back to their aggres sive attacking approach, Virat Kohli top-scored with 60 off 44 balls, hitting four fours and a six, while running hard between the wickets and was superb against pacers in an innings even as others hit boundaries and fell in a bid to go big.
and Asif Ali took 19 runs off Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the 19th over. Arshdeep Singh, who dropped Ali for duck an over earlier, got the equation to two runs off two balls. But Iftikhar Ahmed sealed the match in Pakistan’s favour with a ball to Sharmaspare. and Rahul gave India a rollicking start by hitting eight boundaries to get the team fifty in 4.2 overs. Haris Rauf broke the opening stand in the final over of the powerplay, as Sharma mishit a slower ball to point.
India’s second wicket fell on the very first ball post-powerplay as Rahul holed out to long-on off Shadab. Kohli began by getting two fours to continue India’s high-risk approach. But
ninth seed Russian defeated Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
Brief Scores: India 181/7 in 20 overs (Virat Kohli 60, Rohit Sharma 28; Shadab Khan 2/31, Mohammad Nawaz 1/25) lost to Pakistan 182/5 in 19.5 overs (Mohammad Rizwan 71, Mohammad Nawaz 42; Ravi Bishnoi 1/26, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/40) by five wickets
never progressed beyond the quarterfinals in majors.
New York, Sep 6: Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal was sent packing from the US Open on Tuesday (IST) with Frances Tiafoe accounting for the 36-year-old winner of 22 singles Grand Slam titles, as the
The 45-year-old star also hailed DJ Khaled’s star-studded ‘God Did’ joint “song of the year” with his own track ‘Wait 4 U’ with Drake and Future.
“I think I’ll probably die at Red Light, Green Light,” she said backstage at the Creative Arts Emmys with a giggle.
Although she doubts she’d make it very far in the game, her star power continues to grow in Hollywood - and she’s not taking that responsibility lightly, reports “Holdingdeadline.com.itnowfeelsvery heavy and it almost feels like a sense of heavy responsibility that I have as an actress. I want to be able to do more with it moving forward,” she said of her Emmy win.
about each other.
Aniston, who has nearly 41 million followers on Instagram, once resisted social media for so long. Seemingly knowing how to play the social media game, she then set a record for the fastest Instagram account to reach one million followers in 2019.
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“There’s no phenomenon on this planet more reliable than Leonardo Dicaprio breaking up with his girl by age 25, the stats are breathtaking,” one person
Since the breakup reports circulated online, the actor has been hit with criticism, with many pointing out that they predicted the actor would end his relationship with Morrone due to her age.
‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ actor and the 25-year-old model reportedly started dating in 2017. While they were notoriously private about their romance, a source told People in 2019 that the pair were “pretty serious”
Jennifer Aniston teases ‘something’s coming’ with shower picture
While she’s happy to talk about the future as far as her career goes, she’s much more mum as to whether or not her character Ji-yeong could return from the dead for Season 2 of the Netflix “Seasonhit.
of messages about his former wife Kim Kardashian and her family.
He wrote: “Here is the through line. Gap having meetings about me without me adidas releasing old shoes and colouring my shoes like I’m dead me not having a say on where my children go to school.
“Call me whatever names you want. If you don’t understand why I won’t back down on my businesses my brands and my children then you’re the ones who are crazy.”
“It’s almost like the media handed over the sword to any Joe Schmo sitting behind a computer screen to be a troll or whatever they call them and bully people in comment sections,” so said ‘The Morning Show’ star. “So it’s just sort of changed hands in a way. And I don’t know why there’s such a cruel streak in
Daily Mail identified that the brunette was model Maria Beregova. In July, the 47-year-old
the former Destiny’s Child star and her rapper husband Jay-Z on 2011’s ‘Lift Off’.
‘Squid Game’ star Lee Yoo-Mi is a newly minted Emmy winner after scoring the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Lee Yoo-Mi predicts she’d die early playing ‘Squid Game’ in real life
‘Squid Game’ won five Creative Emmys on Sunday including Lee’s win alongside Outstanding Special Video Effects, Outstanding Stunt Performance and Outstanding Production
Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet is not a fan of social media. The Academy Award nominee, 26, recently got candid about feeling “intensely judged” due to the pressures of the platforms, as he spoke to reporters at the Venice Film Festival, reports People Hemagazine.wentso far as to say social media may lead to an imminent “societal collapse”. “To be young now, and to be young whenever -- I can only speak for my generation -- is to be intensely judged,” he said, according to E!
“I think societal collapse is in the air -- or it smells like it -- and, without being pretentious, that’s why hopefully movies matter, because that’s the role of the artist� to shine a light on what’s going on.”
played the game herself.
TheTropez.site reported that Maria jetted off to the south of France after splitting with her 30-yearold husband, Ahmed Masoud Abdelhafid. Maria and Leonardo then were spotted boarding a luxury yacht together.
2 is still a secret. But I think once you watch it, you’ll find out,” she teased.
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Actress Jennifer Aniston teased her fans that “something’s coming” with a nude shower picture. The 53-year-old actress, who is known for her long shiny hair, promoted an exciting addition to her LolaVie hair care line. With her back to the camera, she stood naked in the shower as water and shampoo foam streamed down over her body, reports aceshowbiz.com. The ‘We’re the Millers’ star wrote in the caption: “Something’s coming 9.8.22,” adding a shower
Kanye West has named his “favourite song” on Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’. The track ‘Church Girl’ on the ‘Halo’ hitmaker’s latest LP was among the favourite tune shared by the rap legend to his 17 million Instagram followers, reports “Favouriteaceshowbiz.com.songon Beyonce album,” he captioned a screen shot of the song on a streaming Theservice.‘Stronger’ hitmaker previously appeared alongside
Rapper
He wrote” “Song of the year next to Wait For You.”
The ‘Good Morning’ star has been very vocal on social media over the past few days. He also lashed out at the “crazy” people who don’t understand him.
The message came after Kanye posted a series of messages online which appeared to be part of a disagreement with Kim over where to send their four children to school with Kanye suggesting he wanted the kids to attend the institution he founded, the Donda Academy.
In one of the notes posted online, Kanye wrote: “It’s not up to Calabasas or Hulu where my kids go to school I’m not the crazy one here It’s up. I won’t stop until I have a say so on my kids no matter what it legally takes.”
Kanye shared a message on Instagram, insisting he “won’t back down” from his strong opinions on his children’s schooling or his businesses, just days after he posted and deleted
According to ‘People’, he then broached the topic while discussing his new movie �Bones & All’, which is set during the 1980s, long before the virtual dominance of social media.
The track features Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend, and TheFridayy.praise comes after John spoke of the “strain” placed on his relationship with Kanye, who legally changed his name to Ye, over their differing political Elsewhere,views. Ye dubbed WizKid’s ‘Essense’, featuring Justin Bieber and Tems, the “best song in the history of music to date”.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last December, Jennifer insisted that she understands the power the platforms bring to the enter tainment industry, noting the tabloids are out but “now you’ve got social media”.
People reported that there’s no more Leonardo and Morrone.
“Withoutsociety.”
HeNews.was also quoted by ‘People’ as saying: “I can’t imagine what it is to grow up without the onslaught of social media. And it was a relief to play characters who are wrestling with an internal dilemma absent the ability to go on Reddit or Twitter, Instagram or TikTok and figure out where they fit in.”
Inemoji.the comment section, many praised and gave Jennifer support. “Aww mama, very happy for your achievement with this new step #LolaLove (heart emoji) CONTINUE TO SHINEEE!” one person Anotherwrote.penned, “I’m sooooo Aexcited!!!!”thirdsaid: “The best hair products and our best girl yeahh
Timothee Chalamet says it’s tough be alive in the age of social media
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has been seen going out with another woman before news of his split from Camila Morrone surfaced Inonline.July, the ‘Titanic’ actor was spotted partying with a 22-yearold Russian model, reports aceshowbiz.com.
actor, who reportedly prefers to date under 25-year-old women, was caught having fun with Maria during a yacht party in St.
In photos obtained by the news site, Maria looked glamorous in a skimpy black mini dress. As for the ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ star, he rocked an unbuttoned navy blue shirt, black pants and black baseball cap.
this team #LolaLove rocks.”
Atweeted.thirdjoked: “Leonardo DiCaprio is actually dating all the under-25s he possibly can to spread the word about climate change to those who will be the most “Happyimpacted.”Birthday sweetie!!! It’s time for us to break up,” another Twitter user quipped. Another jokingly posted: “Titanic turns 25 this year at which point I assume leonardo dicaprio will no longer want to be in it.”
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casting judgement on that, you can find your tribe there, but I think it’s tough to be alive now,” Chalamet continued.
at the Creative Arts Emmys. And while celebrating the accolade backstage, she pondered how far she’d get if she
After Wilde had told Variety in a cover story that LaBeouf’s process “was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions,” the actor denied that he was fired, saying that he “quit the film due to lack of rehearsal time.”
Globally, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
But that wasn’t the case.
Forbillion.the nation’s beleaguered theatre owners, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has been the gift that keeps on giving.
said that the actor’s flight to Venice from Budapest, Hungary - where she is currently on the set of the ‘Dune’ sequelwas arriving only after the press conference, giving her time to walk the red carpet, but not to speak to media.
‘Maverick’ is the only film to ever be No. 1 at the domestic box office for both Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays, reports
mask back on again, and lets his real face breathe. I see myself in both men.”
long flown past ‘Black Panther’ internationally and globally.
Chris Rock calls out Will Smith at latest stand-up gig
Given the 36 years that separated
Venice Film Festival blocks question for Olivia Wilde about Shia LaBeouf
“You know, I think this might be
“I feel like I’m not ready to give up on this yet, and I, too, am heartbroken and I want to figure this out,” Wilde says in the video.
After‘Variety’.15weeks of release, the sequel to Tom Cruise’s 1986 blockbuster has overtaken Marvel’s behemoth ‘Black Panther’ as the fifth-highest grossing movie in domestic box office history. Impressively, the ‘Top Gun’ follow-up has
It was later highlighted that Will’s wife of 25 years Jada Pinkett Smith, 50, had shaved her head as she has alopecia.
“It’s without a doubt, that ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is a true cultural touchstone embodying the power of the cinematic experience,” said Brian Robbins, president and CEO of Paramount “AsPictures.wecelebrate this enormous achievement and the film’s massive impact, we want to extend our gratitude to Tom Cruise, our filmmakers and cast, Paramount’s marketing and distribution teams, and the legions of both new and longtime ‘Top Gun’ fans who keep turning out to enjoy this remarkable Inmovie.”North America, the next highest-grossing movie is ‘Avatar’ with $760 million, so ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ rapid ascent on box office charts looks to stop at No. 5, at least, for now.
Pugh didn’t attend the press conference for ‘Don’t Worry
Wilde dodged that question, saying: “As for all the endless tabloid gossip out there, the Internet feeds itself. I don’t feel the need to contribute; I think it’s sufficiently self-nourished.”
Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell’s latest mission has racked up $740 million overseas and $1.44 billion worldwide, while T’Challa’s super-heroic adventure tapped out with $674 million overseas and $1.347 billion worldwide.
Before being asked about LaBeouf, Wilde had answered a question about alleged tensions between her and the film’s star Florence Pugh.
Wilde was joined at the Monday afternoon press conference by her cast members Harry Styles, Gemma Chan and Chris Pine.
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ passes ‘Black Panther’ as 5th-highest grossing movie ever in North America
the moderator shut him down saying that the question had already been answered because “it’s on the Internet.”
In an e-mail to Variety, where LaBeouf denied that he was fired, he included a video that Wilde allegedly sent him on August 19, 2020, two days after he claimed he quit.
the original from Cruise’s return to the cockpit, the triumph of ‘Maverick’ was far from a forgone ‘Topconclusion.Gun:Maverick’ has cement ed plenty of box office records since Memorial Day weekend, when the film set a holiday record with its $160.5 million debut. It also became Cruise’s first movie to surpass $100 million in a single weekend, as well as his first to cross $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales.
Cruise is getting well compen sated for reviving the movie theatre industry. By the time ‘Maverick’ leaves theatres and ends up on Paramount Plus, the stunt extraordinaire is expected to pocket at least $100 million from ticket sales, his salary, home entertainment rentals, and streaming revenue.
Tom Cruise-starrer ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has crossed $700 million in North America, becoming one of six movies to ever surpass that milestone at the domestic box Theoffice.film returned to the top of box office charts over Labor Day weekend, adding $7.9 million between Friday and Monday and bringing ticket sales to $701 million. According to Paramount,
Unlike most of today’s block busters, which earn the bulk of their revenue during opening weekend, the follow-up to ‘Top Gun’ has remained a powerful box office draw throughout the entire summer. It has been in the top five on domestic box office charts for 14 of its 15 weeks of release, a fact that underscores the film’s endurance as other tentpoles, like ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ and ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’, came and went in Totheatres.Hollywood executives, the unexpected success of Paramount and Skydance’s action-packed sequel signals that audiences young and old will venture to cinemas for a movie that doesn’t involve superheroes, so long as therea�s a compelling story to be told.
Joseph Kosinski directed ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, which centres on the exploits of Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell as prepares a new group of aviators for a crucial strike mission and, in the process, feels the need for speed. He’s joined on-screen by Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Connelly and Val Kilmer.
TheDarling’.festival
Comedian Chris Rock claims Will Smith managed to pretend to be a
“perfect man for 30 years” before revealing he is “just as ugly as the rest of us”.
Rock also took aim at Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, during the show by mocking her complaints about life and the royal Smithfamily.stormed the stage at the Academy Awards in March and whacked Chris after the comic compared the ‘Seven Pounds’ actor’s wife’s shaven head to actress Demi Moore’s buzzcut in the 1997 film ‘G.I. Jane’.
The actor then twice howled at Chris from his seat in front of stunned A-listers and while watched by millions of film fans around the world, “Keep my wife’s name out your f****** mouth.”
Dumfounded Rock said after the slap, “Will Smith just slapped the s*** out of me. Oh, I could go...” while looking into the stage wings, and then saying, “That was the greatest night in the history of television.”
stands as the 12th-biggest movie, but it’s fast approaching 11th place, which currently belongs to Disney’s ‘Frozen II’ with $1.450
The Venice Film Festival blocked a journalist from asking a question about Shia LaBeouf at a press con ference for Olivia Wilde’s ‘Dont Worry Darling’ on Monday. LaBeouf was set to star in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’, but he exited the project in the fall of 2020 and was replaced by Harry Styles. The back and forth between Wilde and Styles about what exactly happened next has been making headlines prior to the film’s Venice world premiere, reports ‘Variety’.
During a gig with fellow standup Dave Chappelle at Liverpool’s M and S Arena on the first night of their joint multi-date tour, the comic, 57, finally shared his extensive feelings about being slapped by the 53-year-old actor at this year’s Oscars, reports “Didaceshowbiz.com.thats***hurt?” Chappelle, asked Rock in front of the crowd, prompting Chris to exclaim, “Goddam right... the mother***** hit me over a bulls*** joke - the nicest joke I ever told. Will did the impression of a perfect person for 30 years, and he ripped his mask off and showed us he was as ugly as the rest of “Whateverus.” the consequences are... I hope he doesn’t put his
Will issued a grovelling apology in on online video earlier this month and has admitted that Chris has not responded to his attempts to reach out. He said: “I will say to you, Chris, I apologise to you. My behaviour was unacceptable and I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk.”
a bit of a wake-up call for Miss Flo, and I want to know if you’re open to giving this a shot with me, with us. If she really com mits, if she really puts her mind and heart into it at this point and if you guys can make peace - and I respect your point of view, I respect hers - but if you guys can do it, what do you think? Is there hope? Will you let me know?”
When a journalist began asking a question about LaBeouf on Monday at the press conference,
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