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See - Sada Elbalad
21-05-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
EU Decides to Review Association Agreement with Israel due to Gaza Aid Block
Taarek Refaat European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that the bloc's member states decided to review the EU-Israel Association Agreement, a free trade agreement between the two sides, during their meeting on Tuesday. The European measure comes after an Israeli decision to block the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip, according to Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, as reported by the Dutch news agency ANP. Kallas said, "Israel must now allow humanitarian aid into Gaza." The European official indicated that the EU could reverse the decision, but progress on this depends on Tel Aviv's response. Kallas said, "Imposing sanctions on violent Israeli settlers was planned, but a member state blocked it." In a related development, the Israeli Prime Minister decided to return Tel Aviv's negotiating delegation to the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, which are being held in Qatar, while a small number of them will remain in the Gulf state to continue the discussions. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
ANP leads drive against minerals bill
Under the leadership of the Awami National Party (ANP) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, a series of All Parties Conferences (APCs) opposing the proposed Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 is being successfully held across the province. Following the provincial-level APC at Bacha Khan Markaz in Peshawar, district-level conferences have taken place in Dera Ismail Khan, Charsadda, and Lower Dir, where representatives from all political parties unanimously rejected the proposed bill. Addressing the APC in Timergara, Lower Dir, hosted by ANP Lower Dir, ANP Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa General Secretary Hussain Shah Yousafzai stated that these conferences are part of the party's public awareness campaign. He explained that after holding district council meetings in all districts, the ANP is organizing APCs to raise awareness about the bill and unite political forces. So far, conferences in three districts have been completed, and the remaining will be held within the current week. Yousafzai revealed that ANP has devised a comprehensive protest plan.
Toronto Sun
05-05-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Veterans light flame as the Netherlands marks 80th anniversary of WWII liberation
Published May 05, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 2 minute read Veterans walk in a procession past the monument commemorating the victims of the Second World War marking the "Remembrance of the Dead" at the former execution site Waalsdorpervlakte in Wassenaar, on May 5, 2025. "The remembrance of the Dead" commemorates all civilians and members of the armed forces of the Netherlands who have died in wars or peacekeeping missions since the beginning of the Second World War. Photo by RAMON VAN FLYMEN/ANP / AFP via Getty Images WAGENINGEN, Netherlands — Second World War veterans watched military aircraft fly over a central Dutch town Monday as the Netherlands marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation by Allied troops from Nazi German occupation. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Festivities in Wageningen centred on a square outside the Hotel de Wereld, where German top brass signed papers on May 5, 1945, that formally ended the brutal five-year occupation as the war drew to a close across Europe. A small group of veterans, their chests decorated with medals and legs covered in blankets, sat on the front row watching the ceremony. They were given a standing ovation as they arrived. Germany finally surrendered on May 8, now known as Victory in Europe Day. Liberation Day in the Netherlands is celebrated on May 5, a day after the country observes two minutes of silence to honour its war dead. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans used the occasion to call for renewed efforts to nurture peace. 'War and aggression are back in Europe and it is up to us to protect peace,' he said. Brekelmans' speech was briefly disturbed by a small group of protesters who shouted 'Free free Palestine!' Police detained five people as Brekelmans continued to address the crowd, some of whom booed at the demonstrators as they were led away. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. On Sunday, Dutch King Willem-Alexander and others laid wreaths at the national monument in Amsterdam, and two veterans lit a Liberation Fire in Wageningen hours later. Mervyn Kersh, a 100-year-old veteran from Britain, and Nick Janicki, 101, from Canada, ignited the flame in Wageningen's central May 5 Square. Some 50 veterans from around the world were expected to attend Monday's celebrations. Polish President Donald Tusk, whose country holds the rotating European Union presidency, was scheduled to give a speech later Monday. Polish troops were among Allied forces who helped liberate the Netherlands. The country's southern regions were freed in 1944 but the populous western regions had to wait months and endure famine known as the Hunger Winter that killed thousands. Events across Europe marking the end of the 1939-45 war come as the traditional friendly links with the United States, whose forces helped liberate the Netherlands and much of the continent, are fraying. The European Union and the administration of President Donald Trump are now embroiled in a trade war. On Sunday in Amsterdam, Prime Minister Dick Schoof discussed the grief his family felt over the death of his grandfather, who was executed by Nazi soldiers for his work in the resistance. 'On this day, in the two minutes of silence, that echo sounds extra loud. When we think of all the people who were murdered for who they were, who died of hunger or exhaustion, or who fought for peace and freedom — our peace and freedom,' Schoof said. Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls World World Toronto Maple Leafs
Express Tribune
04-05-2025
- Express Tribune
No brakes on illegal weapons
A young boy's extreme fascination with shooting games might appear harmless to society. After all, he is only killing animated figures with endless lives. Yet when guns become as conveniently accessible as a gaming console, the curious adolescent will seek his next dopamine hit by pointing a gun at an actual human being. Over the past few years, the negligence of the K-P Home Department has given birth to a host of vices associated with the gun culture. While the easy accessibility of weapons has allowed murder cases to surge, it has also facilitated deviant behaviours among male youth, who display weapons on social media, using them as a tool to intimidate weaker groups. Even when the law breakers are caught, guns worth Rs400,000 to Rs500,000 are easily returned in exchange for a measly fine of Rs500. Such legal loopholes in gun control laws often cost the lives of innocent people. One such harrowing incident involved the brutal murder of seven people from a single house in the Budh Bair area of Peshawar. Khalid Khan, a close relative of the victims, blamed the unregulated possession of weapons for the tragic deaths of his family members. "Had there been a check and balance on weapons circulating in the area, and punishments given earlier, seven lives would not have been lost today over a trivial matter," regretted Khan. According to data obtained by The Express Tribune from the police, 658 people were killed in Peshawar in 2024 alone. Most of these incidents involved the usage of licensed weapons. Similarly, till April this year, 140 people have been killed in Peshawar over petty issues, enmities, and business disputes. The main reason is the presence of weapons in every other house. The wide availability of weapons is closely associated with the ease with which people of any age can purchase them in K-P, where gun control laws are much weaker than in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. From March 2024 to April 2025 alone, 45,000 people in Peshawar sought security clearance for gun licenses, of which 41,000 were granted permission to become a licensee. Although a clear criminal record is a condition for purchasing weapons, licensees violating the terms and conditions after getting the license rarely have their licenses suspended even after the registration of several cases. K-P Law Minister Aftab Alam Advocate opined that there was an urgent need to amend the law in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa concerning the manufacture, registration and use of weapons. "A meeting will be held with the Chief Minister soon in this regard and efforts will be made to bring a law with stricter punishment for those caught with weapons. In the name of terrorism, the ANP and PPP had thousands of arms licenses made by the federal government. This acted as an impetus to the culture of violence," said Alam. According to a survey of social media accounts, gangsters posting videos with a display of weapons often receive millions of views on their reels and videos. Ironically, police surveillance often adds to their alarming popularity. Whenever the police arrest an influencer, they repost the original videos of the accused on their official page hence unwittingly promoting their profiles and increasing their viewership. Recently, Peshawar Police posted a video of minor boys firing guns in the air. The boys who barely had 20 followers ended up with 150,000 views within a few hours. Another such video reached half a million views in just four hours. In this regard, the Peshawar Police Chief affirmed that monitoring teams have been stopped from posting such content while regular SOPs are being devised to stop this practice completely. "In order to eliminate the gun culture, the police have sent lists to the Interior Department, in which it has been recommended to cancel the licensed weapons used in crimes," said the CCPO.
Al Arabiya
04-05-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
KLM cancels two more flights over grounded Boeing 787s
Dutch airline KLM announced the cancellation of two more long-distance flights on Sunday a day after it grounded seven Boeing 787s because of technical concerns, Dutch press agency ANP said. The scheduled flights for Shanghai and Los Angeles were scrapped on the heels of Saturday's cancellation of three flights to Mexico and the United States. KLM, part of the Air France-KLM group, took the decision after a maintenance operation detected a problem with a refueling component in the US-made Boeings. KLM has a fleet of 228 aircraft, including 24 Boeing 787s, which are used mainly for long-haul flights.
