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The Star
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Several Paris Jewish institutions sprayed with green paint
A general view of the Grande Synagogue des Tournelles, after it was covered in green paint, in Paris, France, May 31, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor PARIS (Reuters) -Five Jewish institutions were sprayed with green paint in Paris overnight and an investigation has been opened, a police source said on Saturday. Police found the paint damage early on Saturday on the Shoah Memorial, which is the Holocaust museum in Paris, three synagogues and a restaurant in the historic Jewish neighbourhood of Le Marais, the source said. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said on X that he was disgusted by these "despicable acts targetting the Jewish community". It was not yet known who committed the damage, or why. The Interior Ministry did not respond to a request for comment on details of the incidents. France has seen a rise in hate crimes: last year police recorded an 11% rise in racist, xenophobic or antireligious crimes, according to official data published in March. The figures did not break down the attacks on different religions. (Reporting by Juliette JabkhiroEditing by Frances Kerry)
Egypt Independent
9 hours ago
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Egypt, Serbia discuss digital connection plan to facilitate labor mobility
Minister of Labor Mohamed Gibran and Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dačić discussed Friday 30/5/2025 how to activate cooperation mechanisms to facilitate labor mobility and open up new markets for Egyptian workers in the Serbian market. During a meeting between the two ministers today, the two sides hailed the strategic partnership between Egypt and Serbia, which is directly supported by the political leaders of both countries, according to a press release by the Labor Ministry. The ministers discussed the implementation of a digital connection plan to facilitate labor mobility, ensure workforce sustainability, protect workers' rights. Gibran stressed Egypt's readiness to meet the needs of the Serbian labor market with a skilled workforce, congratulating Serbia on winning the bid to host Expo 2027. The two ministers also discussed a range of issues related to promoting joint cooperation, especially on labor mobility. President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic witnessed the signing of some cooperation agreements after talks between the two leaders on boosting cooperation in various fields in July 2024. The deals covered the fields of trade, investment, ICT, antiquities and museums, customs, and employment.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Heinrich pushes Interior for list of national parks that could be sent to states under Trump plan
The Valle Grande blanketed by snow in 2019 in the Valles Caldera National Preserve, a national park. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich is calling on Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to say which national parks the agency wishes to transfer to states or municipalities. (Photo by the National Park Service) United States Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently testified that his agency is eying about 400 national parks for possible transfer to states or localities, but he has not yet detailed which ones the agency wishes to get rid of. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) on Thursday re-upped his call for Burgum to release that list, sending the secretary a letter demanding explanations for how the agency is making these decisions as it simultaneously seeks to cut 30% of its operating budget. Heinrich's letter also says that only Congress has the authority to transfer national parks 'in most circumstances,' so he expressed his opposition, as ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, to the transfer of any national park. According to Heinrich's letter, President Donald Trump's plan for the Interior Department would cut $900 million from its budget. But Heinrich defended national parks as, among other things, 'engines of economic growth,' as visitors to national parks contributed about $56 billion to the economy in 2023 and supported more than 400,000 jobs. 'A huge victory': Vasquez touts nixing of public lands sell-off in Congressional bill Burgum testified that the agency is not seeking to get rid of any of the nation's 64 'crown jewel' national parks, but that some of the more than 400 other NPS sites could be managed by state or local authorities. Heinrich noted that states often don't have adequate resources to adequately manage the parks that are now under federal control, parks that he said accomplish important conservation and other objectives and 'tell the complex story of our nation.' 'The budget proposal makes clear that the administration expects the states to shoulder the burden of managing these sites without any additional funding or resources, many of which have significant and costly deferred maintenance backlogs.' In previous committee testimony, Heinrich pointed to the Valles Caldera National Preserve as an example of a park that isn't a 'big-P national park' but still 'incredibly important parts of our National Park System, our history and our culture.' In addition to the president's budget proposal, the House of Representatives last week passed a reconciliation bill that, among other actions, undoes $267 million in Inflation Reduction Act spending on personnel including rangers, emergency responders, scientists and curators, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.
Kuwait Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait reviews UAE, Saudi models as part of charity sector overhaul
ABU DHABI/RIYADH: A delegation from Kuwait's Committee for Regulating Humanitarian and Charitable Work, led by Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs Dr Khaled Al-Ajmi, visited the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week to learn from their experience in charitable and humanitarian work. The visits are part of a series of several to GCC countries. Chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, the committee is responsible for reviewing and developing laws related to charitable and humanitarian work, enhancing governance, and regulating licensing and donations to improve the efficiency and mechanisms of charitable efforts in line with international best practices. Sector overhaul The visits come after Kuwait halted all charitable fundraising pending the rollout of stricter procedures to curb unauthorized donation campaigns. Licensed charities face penalties — from account suspension to full operational shutdown — if they violate the suspension. These measures build on early-2025 reforms, namely the introduction of a centralized aid-coordination platform, and on the dissolution of over 30 charities since November 2024. They also support Kuwait's push to strengthen financial controls and align with FATF anti-money-laundering standards, safeguarding donor funds and preserving Kuwait's global humanitarian standing. Adapting successful practices In Riyadh, the Kuwaiti delegation examined Saudi Arabia's systems for humanitarian work, including integrated governance and oversight frameworks, transparency protocols and international trust-building measures. The delegation also held high-level meetings with Saudi officials to explore opportunities for cooperation, particularly in humanitarian and charitable fields and non-profit sector development. In Abu Dhabi, Dr Al-Ajmi emphasized Kuwait's intent to benefit from successful experiences and adapt inspiring practices to suit Kuwait's local context, with the goal of enhancing its humanitarian work system and improving governance efficiency. Documenting transfers As part of the committee's commitment to developing Kuwait's charitable work system, the delegation visited several public and private institutions in the UAE, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to understand financial governance mechanisms for charitable transfers. They also toured the Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Impact and the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Activities. 'What the committee delegation witnessed during the visit reflects the UAE's commitment to a modern, holistic approach to charitable and humanitarian work,' where digital solutions are integrated with humanitarian values, and institutions are managed under precise governance systems that ensure the sustainability and integrity of resources and a measurable impact on beneficiaries locally and globally, said Dr Al-Ajmi. The delegation also reviewed several operational practices from UAE institutions, including digital systems for tracking and documenting financial transfers, distributing aid, and measuring the impact of initiatives. — Agencies
Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Interior Minister meets security commanders of Makkah region
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met with Makkah Region's security commanders at the regional police headquarters in the Jeddah Region on Wednesday. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to Makkah's security commanders and the personnel within their respective sectors. During the meeting, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud commended the Makkah security personnel for their efforts in enhancing the safety and security of pilgrims, citizens, residents, and visitors. He stressed the importance of this work, especially with the growing numbers of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims in Makkah and the significant increase in tourists across Saudi Arabia. Prince Abdulaziz was briefed on the Makkah security sectors' key achievements and their efforts to execute security tasks with professionalism, efficiency, and full integration with other government and service entities.
