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Douglas Ross lecture speech to say Scotland is ‘seized by nationalism’
SCOTLAND has become “much more bitter” since being “seized by the dead hand of nationalism”, Douglas Ross will argue in his conference address. The Scottish Conservative MP and MSP is due to speak at his first in-person conference as party leader on Saturday afternoon, while battling a sore throat which is expected to limit the …
Opposition calls for committee session over ‘controversial’ remarks by defense minister
United opposition MPs have called for an immediate session of the parliamentary defense committee following the defense minister’s “controversial” remarks about Hungary’s ability to protect itself without NATO. Ágnes Vadai, deputy leader of the Democratic Coalition group, told an online press conference on Monday that Tibor Benkő’s remarks, made at a residents’ forum over the …
Opposition calls for committee session on Def Min’s ‘controversial’ NATO remarks
United opposition MPs have called for an immediate session of the parliamentary defense committee following the defense minister’s “controversial” remarks about Hungary’s ability to protect itself without NATO. Ágnes Vadai, deputy leader of the Democratic Coalition group, told an online press conference on Monday that Tibor Benkő’s remarks, made at a residents’ forum over the …
Boris Johnson will be invited to address the Scottish Conservative Conference
Boris Johnson will be invited to address the Scottish Conservative Conference in March, the party has announced. It comes after Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross last month called on the Prime Minister to resign over the party’s so-called probe into potential lockdown breaches at Downing Street. The Scottish Conservatives are holding their conference in Aberdeen …
Taliban economic conference in Kabul highlights need for funds
KABUL, Afghanistan – Five months into their rule of Afghanistan, the Taliban have increased revenue, cracked down on corruption and collected a startling $1 billion in exports, the UN representative for the country said on Wednesday. country. Meanwhile, Deborah Lyons, head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, stressed the need for the Taliban …
Hezbollah organizes a conference in Beirut for the Saudi opposition
Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah group has held a conference for Saudi opposition figures in its southern Beirut stronghold in a defiant move that is sure to anger the oil-rich kingdom Through BASSEM MROUE Associated Press January 12, 2022, 5:21 PM • 3 minute read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article BEIRUT — Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah …
5,000 people turned up at PM Narendra Modi’s gathering place in Ferozepur: The Tribune India
Vishav Bharti Tribune press service Chandigarh, January 5 The state unit of the BJP had claimed that five lakhs would show up at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Ferozepur, but it could barely muster 5,000 people, which turned out to be a big embarrassment for the party. saffron. The BJP had claimed to have …
DITF starts in a new location
Featured activity report Sun, Jan 2, 2022 12:00 AM Last update: Sun, Jan 2, 2022 1:28 AM Visitors entering the month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair which opened yesterday at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal. Photo: Anisur Rahman “> Visitors entering the month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair which opened yesterday at the Bangabandhu …
Dhaka International Trade Fair opens at new location in Purbachal
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to open the fair at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center on New Year’s Day on Saturday, said Iftekhar Ahmed, secretary of the fair organizer’s Export Promotion Office. With the number of coronavirus cases increasing at a record rate around the world, the fair has this time been halved with …
774 new AS cases, number of places and foci cut off
South Australia recorded a new record of 774 COVID-19 infections, the vast majority being the Omicron variant, prompting the Marshall government to reduce site capacity and cut family gatherings from 30 to a maximum of 10 people. Premier Steven Marshall and Minister of Health Stephen Wade. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily Prime Minister Steven Marshall …
Veterans and priests on hand as Congress emphasizes symbolism in Uttarakhand linked to polls – The New Indian Express
Through Express news service DEHRADUN: Rahul Gandhi’s public rally in Dehradun was teeming with two elements that the BJP claims to be its own – armed forces-centric nationalism and Hinduism. Jay Singh Rawat, a political commentator based in Dehradun, said: “Uttarakhand is known as Devbhoomi (Land of the gods) and Sainya Bhoomi (Land of warriors). …
Emirates news agency – UAE participates in 10th Global Conference on Health Promotion
DUBAI, December 16, 2021 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates participated in the 10th Global Conference on Health Promotion for Well-being, Equity and Sustainable Development, held virtually from 13-15 December. The World Health Organization (WHO) organized the conference, which was attended by Heads of State and Government, Ministers, global experts in health promotion, representatives of …
OP Jindal Global University hosted the 2021 STAR Global Conference and Chomsky Awards
The International Institute for Higher Education Research and Capacity Building (IIHEd), OP Jindal Global University, virtually hosted the Society Of Transnational Academic Researchers (STAR) Network’s annual 3-day global conference in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities. The theme of this year’s conference, Higher Education for the Common Good: Leadership and Institutional Resilience, focused on leadership, …
Leading Contemporary Thinkers Explore Philosophy at Riyadh Conference
President Macron’s visit to Saudi Arabia marks a new era in Franco-Saudi cooperation JEDDAH: A joint statement covering a wide range of issues and signature of a multitude of agreements were the highlights of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Saudi Arabia on the final leg of a two-day Gulf tour. The agreements related to …
Nightclubs in Ireland to close next week, concert hall capacity reduced to 50%
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has announced a toughening of the country’s measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. According to BBC News, some of the measures implemented include a reduction in capacity for indoor events such as concerts, as well as the total closure of nightclubs. BBC Policy Editor Lewis Goodall tweeted that these …
SNP deputy leader at rally cry for indy movement at party conference
“WE will not allow Scotland’s future to be limited†by Unionist parties, Keith Brown told the SNP conference today. The Scottish Government Party kicks off its 87th annual conference this weekend, with decisions again made online due to Covid conditions. In recent days, The National has revealed how the program included motions to create an …
Boris Johnson says Cop26 climate conference ‘called coal time’ – UK politics live | Politics
Glasgow’s task was to develop credible plans to achieve this and although the summit made modest progress, we cannot kid ourselves. Emissions reduction plans are still far from being achieved. The commitments made in Glasgow for 2030 – even if fully implemented – represent less than 25% of the ambition required. Rather than the manageable …
Hundreds of activists march through the venue of the Cop26 to protest the “lack of progress”
Hundreds of activists from around the world marched through the venue for Cop26 in Glasgow, leaving a rally in one of the main venues to join a protest outside. The marchers sang and chanted as they walked through the summit blue zone, with a group of indigenous activists leading the procession. They wore red banners …
Johnson Apologizes After Minister Who Uses Wheelchair Denied Entry to Cop26 Site | Cop26
An Israeli government minister received an apology from Boris Johnson and Cop26 organizers after she was unable to attend the summit on Monday due to a lack of wheelchair accessibility. Karine Elharrar, Israeli Minister of Energy and Water Resources, described how she was denied entry to the summit because as a wheelchair user she could …
PM Modi arrives at G20 summit for climate change session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the G-20 summit in Rome on Sunday to attend the second session of the event entitled Climate Change and Environment. The second day of the G20 Summit in Rome started with a walk of the heads of delegation in one of the emblematic places of the historic city center: …
Tanzania: United Nations Climate Change Conference – This is Samia’s mission
President Samia Suluhu Hassan is scheduled to travel to Glasgow, Scotland, UK today to attend the 26th United Nations (UN) Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP26). In addition, the president will also address the summit on Tuesday, November 2 of this year. A statement released by Acting Presidential Communications Director Jackson Msangula said …
Environmentalist disguised as Boris burns boat in front of COP26 venue during fossil fuel protest
27 October 2021, 15:12 The coup took place four days before COP26. Image: Alamy A climate activist disguised as Boris Johnson set a propeller boat on fire outside the COP26 site in protest against the use of fossil fuels. Dressed in a fake head designed to look like the Prime Minister, the protester set fire …
Queen to miss Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow
The Queen has stepped down from hosting a major reception for world leaders at the Cop26 climate change summit, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The 95-year-old monarch was due to visit Scotland for the high-level engagement on Monday, but will now record a speech later this week which will be broadcast in a video message to …
Venues and festivals restrictions will be lifted in Victoria next month
Festivals and full venues will return to Victoria in late November, according to an updated roadmap provided by the state government. At a press conference yesterday (October 24), Victorian Prime Minister Daniel Andrews confirmed that 80% of the state’s population should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by this Friday (October 29). At this point, according …
Songshan Forum 2021 annual conference held in Beijing
BEIJING, 22 October 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Songshan Forum-2021 Annual Conference on Dialogue Between Chinese and World Civilization was held at the China International Cultural Exchange Center in Beijing. More than 100 cultural specialists from home and abroad, focused on the theme of global dialogue and sharing of the future, held online discussions …
Libya conference seeks support ahead of key elections – Region – World
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah holds international conference with Western, regional and United Nations representatives to resolve Libya’s toughest issues ahead of general elections scheduled for December at Coronthia Hotel in Tripoli, Libya , Thursday, October 21, 2021 (Photo AP) “Your presence is proof that we are on the road to peace “, declared …
Mugur Isărescu: Opening speech – conference “Investment and investment finance in Romania”
Vice President McDowell,Secretary of State Gyorgy Attila,Distinguished audience,Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure for me and the Board of Directors to welcome you to the National Bank of Romania, to the conference dedicated to investment and investment finance in Romania. This conference was organized by the European Investment Bank in partnership with the National …