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Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Poland readies 'how to' guide to coping in case of war, natural disaster
Find out what's new on ST website and app. WARSAW - Poland is preparing a manual on how to cope in case of war or natural disaster, an interior ministry official told Reuters, aiming to strengthen national resilience amid heightened regional uncertainty including conflict in neighbouring Ukraine. The 40-page pamphlet, titled "Safety guide", gives advice on getting clean water, responding to air raids or blackouts and locating bomb shelters, as part of the first public awareness campaign of its kind in Poland in decades. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has repeatedly warned that the threat of a global war is serious and real, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine and allegations of Russian sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks against the West. Russia has repeatedly denied that it engages in sabotage or cyberattacks on other countries and says it has no intention of starting a war with NATO. "Wars are not won on the front lines. The Ukrainian example shows it very clearly," said Robert Klonowski, Polish interior ministry deputy director. The booklet warns that during a crisis supplies of food, medicine, and gasoline could run short, the government said. The booklet, which will be released online in September in Polish, will later be translated into English and Ukrainian, with plans to produce a Braille and children's version, the ministry added. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Asia At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes into college campus Singapore Subsidies and grants for some 20,000 people miscalculated due to processing issue: MOH Singapore 2 workers stranded on gondola dangling outside Raffles City Tower rescued by SCDF Business Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region Singapore New research institute will grow S'pore's talent in nuclear energy, safety Singapore NTU introduces compulsory cadaver dissection classes for medical students from 2026 Singapore Fine, driving ban for bus driver who hit lorry, causing fractures to passenger and injuring 16 others Singapore Jail for man who conspired with another to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip Ministry plans to deliver printed copies to all 14 million households in Poland. Poland, which borders Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, has been a leading voice calling for members of NATO to spend more on defence, and is itself allocating 4.7% of gross domestic product to boosting its armed forces in 2025. REUTERS
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Poland readies ‘how to' guide to coping in case of war, natural disaster
Poland is preparing a manual on how to cope in case of war or natural disaster, an interior ministry official told Reuters, aiming to strengthen national resilience amid heightened regional uncertainty including conflict in neighbouring Ukraine. The 40-page pamphlet, titled 'Safety guide', gives advice on getting clean water, responding to air raids or blackouts and locating bomb shelters, as part of the first public awareness campaign of its kind in Poland in decades. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has repeatedly warned that the threat of a global war is serious and real, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine and allegations of Russian sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks against the West. Russia has repeatedly denied that it engages in sabotage or cyberattacks on other countries and says it has no intention of starting a war with NATO. 'Wars are not won on the front lines. The Ukrainian example shows it very clearly,' said Robert Klonowski, Polish interior ministry deputy director. The booklet warns that during a crisis supplies of food, medicine, and gasoline could run short, the government said. The booklet, which will be released online in September in Polish, will later be translated into English and Ukrainian, with plans to produce a Braille and children's version, the ministry added. Ministry plans to deliver printed copies to all 14 million households in Poland. Poland, which borders Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, has been a leading voice calling for members of NATO to spend more on defence, and is itself allocating 4.7% of gross domestic product to boosting its armed forces in 2025.
AFP
6 days ago
- Business
- AFP
False posts about Pakistan banknote redesign surface online
"New currency note 1000-state Bank of Pakistan," reads the English-language caption to a TikTok video shared The clip -- viewed more than two million times -- appears to show a stack of 1,000 Pakistani rupee (3.5 US dollar) notes. Image Screenshot of the false post taken on July 16, 2025, with a red X added by AFP Similar visuals also surfaced elsewhere on TikTok and appeared to have misled users of the platform. "Design is clean and amazing, but it's white and may get dirty," one wrote. Another said, "The previous note design was better." But the claim about a new banknote "appears to be misinformation", Noor Ahmed, spokesperson for AFP on July 10. "For accurate information, please refer to official website and social media channels for fact-checks and updates," Ahmed added A search on the SBP's official website and social media pages found it has not announced a new design for the 1,000 bill as of July 17, 2025 (archived here and here). Moreover, the notes in the false posts do not have security features seen on genuine 1,000-rupee bills, such as the signature of former SBP governor Yaseen Anwar, Braille marks, a seven-digit serial number, and the year of production (archived here and here). Image Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and a poster from the State Bank of Pakistan showing genuine currency A keyword search found an Instagram user shared a video on June 24, 2025 that featured corresponding visuals (archived link) Its caption says they were made as part of a submission to the SBP's currency note design competition in 2024 and that they are not real money (archived link). Pakistani media reported the winning mockups were then given to designers to serve as inspiration for the final layout (archived link). The design of the current 1,000-rupee note was launched on February 24, 2007 and remains in circulation (archived link). Pakistani media organisation Geo Fact Check has also debunked the claim (archived link).
Saba Yemen
16-07-2025
- Business
- Saba Yemen
Minister of Social Affairs Praises Issuance of New 200 Riyal Banknote
Sana'a (Saba) – Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund for the Care and Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Samir Baja'ala, praised the Central Bank of Yemen's initiative to issue the new 200-riyal banknote, which includes Braille printing for the blind, this step reinforces the principle of inclusion and social empowerment for the visually impaired. In a statement to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), Minister Baja'ala considered this step a qualitative leap in respecting the rights of persons with disabilities. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Qatar Tribune
15-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QCB issues instructions on financial services for customers with disabilities and the elderly
In line with the Third Financial Sector Strategy and the ESG and Sustainability Strategy for the Financial Sector on Enhancing Financial Inclusion, Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued instructions on financial services for customers with disabilities and the elderly. QCB indicated that the targeted groups include customers with disabilities who are able to make their own decisions, as well as the elderly. The circular outlines several required provisions, including facilitating access for customers from the targeted groups in all bank branches and ATM locations for banking services by providing ramps, electronic doors, tactile floor signs. QCB stressed giving priority to the targeted groups when conducting transactions in the bank, ensuring privacy for customers with disabilities, and training a portion of the customer service staff on the basics of sign language or providing a virtual interpreter, in addition to educating targeted customers about the risks associated with over-indebtedness, providing ATMs equipped with Braille and audio headsets at a rate of 15% of the total number of ATMs, and placing a clear signal on ATM machines indicating the type of disability supported by the machine. Additionally, banks must guide customers with disabilities to the nearest supportive banking services (branches and/or ATMs). QCB also urged banks to train staff to recognize and respond to financial exploitation of the elderly and meet with elderly clients to confirm agreed arrangements and ensure they understand the agent's legal authority, in addition to encourage the elderly to seek independent legal and financial advice before granting power of attorney and informing the elderly clients of all actions the agent may take under the power of attorney. Banks are given a period of five months to comply with these requirements, QCB said.
