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See - Sada Elbalad
25-03-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Uzbekistan President Hosts Iftar, Calls for Unity and Religious Harmony
H-Tayea Uzbekistani President Shavkat Mirziyoyev gave a powerful address during a ceremonial Iftar at the Kuksaroy residence, attended by religious leaders, foreign diplomats, international representatives, and community elders. The event, held during the sacred month of Ramadan, underscored the nation's deep commitment to peace, social harmony, and spiritual values rooted in Islam and national identity. In his remarks, the President extended heartfelt Ramadan greetings to the people of Uzbekistan and the global Muslim community. He expressed gratitude for the peace and stability that allow citizens to gather in observance of faith and community, calling it one of the country's greatest blessings. President Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of preserving national and religious heritage while advancing with modern values. He noted that in recent years Uzbekistan has taken significant steps to protect religious freedoms, promote cultural understanding, and support the moral and spiritual development of its people. Islamic principles such as compassion, kindness, patience, and the pursuit of knowledge are being reinforced through national policy and public life. A central focus of the address was Uzbekistan's major cultural and religious projects set to open this year. The Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent and the newly constructed Imam Bukhari Complex in Samarkand were highlighted as milestones in connecting the country's historic Islamic contributions to its future. These landmarks will house research institutions, museums, and places of worship, symbolizing the integration of faith, education, and progress. The President also announced commemorations for the 1155th anniversary of Imam Maturidi, a prominent theologian whose teachings continue to shape Islamic philosophy. Uzbekistan will further invest in the scientific study of his legacy through international collaboration, aiming to strengthen a tradition of moderate, enlightened Islam. Calling for continued interfaith harmony, President Mirziyoyev introduced a major international event scheduled for September, the 'Dialogue of Declarations' forum. The gathering will host religious and civic leaders from across the world in Tashkent and Samarkand, continuing Uzbekistan's leadership in promoting religious tolerance and educational dialogue. The President outlined the country's expanding social policy under the 'New Uzbekistan' framework, grounded in constitutional reforms that define the nation as a social state. In the past year, 16 trillion soums were allocated to support vulnerable populations. Programs have reached hundreds of thousands of women, children, and young people through healthcare access, educational support, and direct financial assistance. Efforts such as the 'Women's Notebook,' 'Youth Notebook,' and the 'Kindness and Support' fund have played a transformative role in addressing inequality. Environmental protection was another major theme, with the President highlighting the nationwide 'Yashil Makon' (Green Space) project. Declaring 2024 the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy, Uzbekistan is investing in reforestation, sustainable development, and public participation in environmental stewardship. Religious leaders and communities have joined the effort, planting thousands of trees and improving the surroundings of places of worship as a form of ecological responsibility inspired by faith. President Mirziyoyev also praised the nation's hajis and Islamic scholars for their continued dedication to charitable work and moral leadership. Their efforts to assist low-income families and promote community development reflect the spirit of Ramadan, he said, and embody the teachings of Islam as a force for good in everyday life. He concluded his address by reflecting on global instability and the growing challenges faced by the Islamic world. Expressing concern over rising conflicts, the President urged greater unity within the Muslim ummah and emphasized the importance of protecting young people from destructive ideologies through education, mentorship, and spiritual guidance. He called on elders, scholars, and local leaders to play an active role in shaping a resilient, morally grounded new generation. As the evening drew to a close, the President offered prayers for peace, compassion, and prosperity—for Uzbekistan and the world. 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Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists sound the alarm after uncovering surprising factor threatening California coasts: 'The land is moving down'
A recently published NASA-led study revealed that sea levels aren't just rising in California — parts of the land are also sinking, Maven's Notebook reported. These phenomena pose a looming public health and safety threat to coastal city residents in the state, as well as in major cities across the world where land sinking is occurring. Scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have extensively mapped the topography of land throughout California, using satellite radar to identify rising and sinking throughout the land. The researchers learned that the San Francisco Bay Area (specifically San Rafael, Corte Madera, Foster City, and Bay Farm Island) is "subsiding at a steady rate of more than 0.4 inches (10 millimeters) per year due largely to sediment compaction," per Maven's Notebook. A major culprit of land sinking is the overpumping of groundwater, used for drinking and irrigation, according to the New York Times. Accounting for the rate of land sinking at the lowest points in the Bay Area, the scientists projected that "local sea levels could rise more than 17 inches by 2050," according to Maven's Notebook. "The land is moving down faster than the sea itself is going up," the study lead author, Marin Govorcin, said, per Maven's Notebook. In some areas, notably the Santa Barbara groundwater basin and Long Beach, California, researchers observed an uplift. These elevated areas respectively coincide with a replenishing water basin and oil and gas production that leads to deformation or lifting of the ground surface. Land sinking puts coastal cities at risk of increased flooding as we experience rising sea levels caused by melting glaciers and ice sheets, which is a direct consequence of rising global temperatures. Large-scale human activities, such as burning dirty fuels for energy, have polluted the atmosphere with harmful gases that prevent solar heat from escaping, effectively warming the planet and causing sea levels to rise. A combination of these various changing conditions has caused extreme weather events, like heavy rain, flooding, heatwaves, and more, that endanger communities and could eventually displace them. Do you worry about air pollution in and around your home? Yes — always Yes — often Yes — sometimes No — never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. While extreme weather events have always occurred in nature, they are occurring more frequently and more forcefully due to human activities. Land sinking, rising sea levels, and rising global temperatures may seem like lost causes that we cannot interfere with. Nothing is further from the truth. Land sinking tends to occur with excessive pumping of groundwater. Knowing this, cities must reduce groundwater extraction and find alternative methods, like rainwater harvesting, to sustainably source water. Or, cities must find a plan to offset the water extracted from the ground. On an individual level, you can be a part of the climate solution by learning about climate issues that contribute to rising global temperatures and rising sea levels and how to take action. For example, driving an electric car instead of a gas-powered car reduces gas pollution, which keeps the air clear from planet-warming gases. Switching to solar, a sustainable and clean energy source, also reduces the amount of fossil fuels needed to power your home. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
New York Times
21-02-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Corrections: Feb. 21, 2025
An article on Feb. 15 about a federal judge's move to extend an earlier judicial order that had temporarily restricted access to Treasury Department data and payment systems by Elon Musk and his team misspelled the given name of the judge overseeing the hearing. She is Jeannette A. Vargas, not Jeanette. An article on Thursday about what we know regarding the Trump administration's transfer of more than 175 men from an immigration holding site in Texas to the U.S. military base at Guantánamo Bay misstated the number of prisoners awaiting trial at Guantánamo's terrorism-related detention mission. It is six prisoners, not all 15 who remain. A Critic's Notebook article on Thursday about a film festival screening of the 1985 documentary 'Shoah' misidentified the nationality of the directors and producers of a film. The film 'Holding Liat' was directed and produced by Americans, not Israelis. An article on Thursday about the Metropolitan Opera's new season misspelled the surname of the director of 'El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego.' She is Deborah Colker, not Kolker. An article on Thursday about the possible effect on the finances of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington after President Trump purged the center's board of all Biden appointees and installed himself as chairman described incorrectly the DeVos Institute of Arts Management. It is no longer affiliated with the University of Maryland. Errors are corrected during the press run whenever possible, so some errors noted here may not have appeared in all editions.
