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In a significant move towards greener aviation practices, dnata, a leading air services provider, has joined forces with ExxonMobil, a multinational oil and gas giant, to spearhead a pioneering trial program for renewable diesel (RD) at Singapore Changi Airport, a critical air hub in Southeast Asia. This collaboration signifies a pivotal step towards the adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in the region, aiming to reduce the […]

By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas JS Davies WASHINGTON: After Nato’s catastrophic, illegal invasions of Yugoslavia, Libya and Afghanistan, on July 9, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation(NATO) begins its three day summit in Washington. The British will not burn down the US Capitol as they did in 1814, and the Germans are still meekly pretending that […]

Unionized workers at Samsung Electronics, South Korea’s technological titan, have escalated their fight for improved pay and leave policies by initiating an indefinite strike. This decision comes after a three-day walkout that concluded on July 10th. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), representing nearly a quarter of the company’s workforce in South Korea, asserts that the management has been unwilling to engage in meaningful discussions regarding their […]

HONG KONG SAR – EQS Newswire – 10 July 2024 – Recently, Uni-Bio Science Group Limited (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries (Beijing Genetech, Shenzhen Watsin, Dongguan Watsin), the “Group”) is pleased to announce a strategic cooperation with Chongqing Minji Medical Device Co., Ltd. (hereafter “Chongqing Minji”). This partnership expands the Group’s business into the medical aesthetics device sector and enhances its long-term strategy in biopharmaceuticals and […]

By Pablo Castaño On Thursday, June 26, troops occupied Plaza Murillo in La Paz, where the Bolivian government headquarters is located. Commander Juan José Zúñiga, head of the army, invaded the plaza with a hundred soldiers and a group of armoured vehicles, breaking down the door of the Palacio Quemado, where President Luis Arce and […]
By Sushil Kutty Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent two days in Russia hugging and talking with Russian President Vladimir Putin amidst speculation that Modi has been asked by the United States to negotiate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine; that Prime Minister Modi is the only world leader with the influence and clout to put […]

The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) successfully reissued a total of $940 million in short-term sukuk across three separate maturities. This marks the seventh auction conducted by the IILM in 2024, signifying continued investor demand for these Shariah-compliant financial instruments. The sukuk offering comprised three tranches with varying tenors. The first tranche consisted of $440 million with a one-month maturity, priced at a competitive rate of […]

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to Russia and his interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Zelenskyy referred to Russia’s attack Monday – in which at least 37 people, including three children, were killed after a missile strike on a […]
The ongoing Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, witnessed a worrying turn of events on Tuesday when the idol of Lord Balabhadra fell on a group of servitors, injuring nine. The incident occurred during the ‘Pahandi’ ritual, a customary practice that involves bringing the deities down from their chariots to be taken to the Gundicha […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 July 2024 – Generali Hong Kong has achieved significant recognition at the Insurance Asia Awards 2024, receiving two prestigious awards that underscore its excellence in social media engagement and product innovation. The two awards received by Generali Hong Kong include: Social Media Initiative of the Year New Insurance Product of the Year The award recognizes Generali Hong Kong’s […]

LONDON, UK – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2024 – Shining the spotlight on an extended collection of bars across the region, Asia’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, releases the prestigious 51st to 100th list for the fourth year running. Revealed one week ahead of its live awards ceremony in Hong Kong, the ranking is created from the overall Asia’s 50 Best Bars voting process, […]

Sir Keir Starmer’s alma mater, the selective grammar school benefitted from during his formative years, is set to extend its prestigious brand of education to the United Arab Emirates. Talks have concluded between the governors of Southend High School for Boys in Essex and Sharjah Education Authority, paving the way for a brand new campus in the Emirate. The Sharjah branch of Southend High School for Boys […]

Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer by crude output, has re-entered the international debt market with a US dollar-denominated bond issuance. This marks the company’s first foray into the global debt market since 2021, signifying its continued financial strength and strategic investment plans. The details of the bond offering were announced on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) on July 9th, 2024. The bonds will be senior […]

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Aggravating factional quarrel that seems like a rebellion within Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) does not only underscore an unstable Akali politics in Punjab, but also the entire Sikh politics, a thing to be keenly watched for several reasons in the backdrop of its tumultuous history. The rebellious group led by Bibi […]

Chinese solar company JinkoSolar has secured a significant contract to supply solar panels for the world’s most ambitious green hydrogen project currently underway in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. The deal, valued at hundreds of millions according to industry estimates, will see JinkoSolar provide 1 gigawatt (GW) of its advanced Tiger Neo N-Type TOPCon solar modules to the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project. This collaboration marks a major milestone for […]

Over 24,000 global water and city leaders, delegates, and trade visitors attended SIWW2024 SIWW2024 Water Expo featured exhibiting companies from over 30 countries and regions and nine country and regional pavilions, covering 22,000 square metres of exhibition space 51% of exhibiting companies from overseas, catering to 35% of overseas trade visitors, mostly from ASEAN countries SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2024 – Into its […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Ram Buxani, a leading figure in Dubai’s Indian business community and a renowned philanthropist, passed away on Monday at his residence. He was 83 years old. Buxani’s life embodied the spirit of entrepreneurship that has fueled Dubai’s remarkable growth. Arriving in the emirate in 1959 at the age of 18, he witnessed firsthand its transformation from a modest trading hub to a global […]

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren’s winning trust motion on July 8 was on expected line, but its significance goes beyond just a formality in the Vidhan Sabha and a foregone conclusion. No vote was cast against the motion amidst BJP’s walk-out from the House, signifying a total unity among the […]

Qatar National Bank (QNB), the leading financial institution by assets in the Gulf region, reported a positive performance in the first half of 2024. The bank’s net profit climbed by 7% year-on-year, reaching QAR 8. 2 billion (approximately USD 2. 2 billion) by the end of June. This growth was fueled by a 9% increase in operating income, which reached QAR 20. 1 billion during the same […]

By Sushil Kutty A 2012 government note said that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is the “Shadow Prime Minister of India”. Does Raebareli Congress MP Rahul Gandhi know he is the “Shadow Prime Minister of India”? Modi has been Rahul Gandhi’s target inside and outside Parliament ever since June 4. So […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day official visit to Russia, engaged in an informal meeting with President Vladimir Putin at the latter’s official residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, near Moscow. During their discussions, the leaders addressed critical global issues, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with PM Modi emphasizing that “no solution can be found on […]
The Mumbai police on Monday found itself in a spot with the application of a provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in the BMW-hit-and-run incident, among the first high-profile cases under the newly-introduced law that replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code. A woman was killed and her husband injured in Worli early Sunday morning after […]
By Kalyani Shankar U.S. President Joe Biden’s underwhelming performance in the 2024 presidential debate last week raised concerns due to his apparent fatigue, forgetfulness, and confusion. This has caused uncertainty among supporters despite Biden’s attempts to reassure them in the post-debate period. Even last week, during a speech in Madison, Wisconsin, he initially said he […]

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has bolstered its public bus network with the launch of two new circular routes. These routes, designed to improve internal connectivity and provide better access to the metro system, cater to residents in Dubai Hills and DAMAC Hills. The first route, designated DH1, operates between Dubai Hills and Equiti Metro Station. Running at one-hour intervals, the DH1 route offers […]

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