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Ammon
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Ammon
FM: Israel's decision to ban Arab Committee's visit to West Bank confirms its extremism
Ammon News - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi said that the Israeli occupation's decision to prevent the entry of a delegation from the ministerial committee assigned by the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit on Gaza into the West Bank confirms the extremism of the Israeli government. In a joint press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Safadi stressed the Palestinian people's right to statehood, security, and peace, and to an end to the war on Gaza, noting that His Majesty King Abdullah II, during his meeting with the delegation on Sunday, emphasized the importance of the committee's role in mobilizing an effective international stance to halt the war on Gaza. We want a just peace and are working towards it, while the Israeli government continues its illegal steps, Safadi added. Safadi explained that the Arab-Islamic delegation, during the meeting with the Palestinian President, stressed the importance of a ceasefire in Gaza and the entry of aid into the Strip.
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Safadi: No Alternative to Two-State Solution for Achieving Peace - Jordan News
Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Ayman Safadi, stressed that the two-state solution remains the only viable path to achieving a just and lasting peace that ensures security for all in the region. اضافة اعلان In a discussion today with the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, Safadi focused on efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and end the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Strip. He emphasized the urgent need for a prisoner exchange agreement that would lead to an immediate ceasefire, open all border crossings for unrestricted humanitarian aid, and enable UN agencies to carry out effective aid distribution across Gaza. Safadi condemned Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza, describing its brutality and deliberate starvation policies as inhumane, a violation of international law, and a moral outrage that demands strong and immediate international pressure. He warned of the dangers of Israel's illegal actions in the West Bank, which he said are pushing the situation toward explosion and undermining any chance of reviving the two-state solution. Safadi welcomed recent EU measures aimed at exerting pressure on the Israeli government, including reassessing the EU-Israel partnership agreement, sanctions imposed by some European countries, and strong European support for the two-state solution. He called for a decisive international response to the massacres in Gaza. "The aggression on Gaza will not bring Israel security," he said, "Only a just peace—through the establishment of a sovereign, independent Palestinian state on Palestinian national soil—can ensure lasting security and stability." Safadi and Kallas also discussed regional and international efforts ahead of a Saudi-French-led international conference in New York next month, aiming to revive the peace process based on the two-state framework. On Syria, Safadi welcomed the EU's recent lifting of sanctions, reiterating the importance of supporting reconstruction efforts that preserve Syria's unity, sovereignty, and stability, eliminate terrorism, and uphold the rights of all Syrians. The two also reaffirmed the strength of the strategic partnership between Jordan and the EU, vowing to continue fostering cooperation across all fields to bolster regional security and stability.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Indian fashion e-commerce major, Myntra, to set foot in Singapore with the launch of Myntra Global
~The move is set to make real-time trendy Indian fashion wear available, targeting expatriates in the Lion City ~100 sought-after made-in-India brands bring ~35k styles BENGALURU, India, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Myntra, one of India's leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce destinations, has announced the launch of Myntra Global, and is set to bring Indian fashion to Singapore. The move, targeted at the ~650K Indian diaspora, will offer handpicked trendy Indian fashion styles, while also providing a seamless and hassle-free shopping experience to its customers in the country. As part of Myntra's broader growth strategy, Myntra Global is poised to enable the organisation to tap into new customer segments and build stronger international brand affinity, over the next few years. With a strong legacy of 18 years of catering to fashion aspirations, Myntra has already been witnessing notable organic traffic to the tune of ~30k users from Singapore to its existing platform. Driven by the growing demand from the Indian diaspora, who seek culturally resonant products that reflect their roots, Myntra is bringing ~35k styles from ~100 brands, across categories like apparel, footwear, home and accessories to the Lion City. Selections from sought-after brands including, Aurelia, Global Desi, AND, Libas, Rustorange, Mochi, W, The Label Life, House of Pataudi, Chumbak, Anouk, Bombay Dyeing, Rare Rabbit and Nasher Miles among many others have been made available to begin with. This move will propel the growth of Indian fashion brands and help scale beyond India, in line with the government's vision to take made-in-India products to the global stage. Speaking on the development, Nandita Sinha, CEO, Myntra, said, "Our journey of nearly two decades has been paved by the love of millions of customers and thousands of brands who trust us to make their fashion dreams possible. The launch of Myntra Global marks a milestone moment for Myntra. With our expertise in serving customers at scale and the exceptional offerings from some of the most loved brands, we are confident that Myntra Global will delight Indians living abroad and keep them connected to their roots, in style. We will also continue to build and scale the platform to cater to Singapore seamlessly, propelling the growth of our brand partners." Myntra's proven strong tech capabilities in building a platform of scale will serve as the backbone for providing a seamless online shopping experience on Myntra Global. Available for mobile web and desktops, Myntra Global will tap into third-party cross-border logistics services to bring customers their orders in 4-7 days on average. About Myntra Myntra is one of India's leading platforms for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Started in 2007, Myntra is part of the Flipkart Group, owned by Walmart. Myntra brings together technology and fashion to create the best-in-class experience for millions of its customers in India. With over 70 million monthly active users, Myntra offers more than 3.9 million styles from a wide range of over 9700 international and domestic brands such as MANGO, H&M, Levi's, U.S. Polo Assn., Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Philippe, JACK & JONES, Forever 21, Marks & Spencer, MAC, Huda Beauty, Estee Lauder, Global Desi, W, Biba, Libas, among others. With a wide reach, Myntra services over 95% of the pin codes covering the length and breadth of India. Singapore is the first country where Myntra is directly serving customers outside of India with Myntra Global. Myntra Global website: View original content: SOURCE Myntra
Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Times
Uncertain times for big US law firms
Rumours are rife among expatriate US lawyers and their British brethren who work for American firms in the Square Mile — or just those who do business stateside — over whether Donald Trump will train his guns on them. His administration has hit several large US players with a barrage of executive orders, preventing some from accepting federal government work and from gaining crucial security clearance. Some are fighting, but others have come to an arrangement with the leader of the free world, who, of course, loves a deal. One US lawyer tells The Times that there is wide confusion over why some firms have agreed to the Trump arrangements, which, it is said, broadly involve doing free work for the administration or the
Telegraph
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Ex-Ukrainian politician shot dead while dropping daughter at Madrid school
A former Ukrainian politician was shot dead by gunmen on motorcycles outside a school in a Madrid suburb, a source close to the police investigation said. Andriy Portnov is believed to have been dropping his daughter off at the American School of Madrid, in the wealthy area of Pozuelo de Alarcon. Police received a call at 9.15am local time on Wednesday about an incident outside the school. Portnov was a senior aide to Viktor Yanukovich, Ukraine's former president, who was ousted in the 2014 Euromaidan revolution. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, there have been several crimes involving high-profile Russian and Ukrainians in Spain, which has significant expatriate populations from both countries. In November and December 2022, six letter bombs were sent to high profile targets around Spain, including to Pedro Sanchez, the Spanish prime minister, the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid, government offices, a European Union satellite company and the US Embassy. A 76-year-old retired Spanish civil servant whose social media searches suggested sympathy for Russia was jailed for the offences. In April 2022, a Russian businessman tied to Russia's gas company Novatek was found dead in an apparent suicide together with his wife and daughter who had suffered stab wounds. In February 2024, a Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with his helicopter was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking garage of his apartment block near Alicante.
