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President of the European Union Commission Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union will come forward with new humanitarian aid in coming weeks to support the flood affected people of Pakistan.
She stated this in a tweet after a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.
The EU President said she conveyed his condolences to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for the victims of the terrible floods in Pakistan.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has reiterated the Foundation’s continuous support and partnership with Pakistan during this challenging time.
In his meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in New York, he affirmed that the Gates Foundation will continue its current support including the disaster relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Balochistan and Sindh.
Bill Gates expressed his concern for the people of Pakistan following the floods.
The Prime Minister and Bill Gates discussed the impact of the floods on immunization and maternal health services, and polio eradication in particular.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the need to prioritize maternal and newborn care in flood-affected areas and thanked Bill Gates for the Foundation’s support to Pakistan’s relief efforts thus far.
On polio eradication, they discussed that eradication efforts are facing a challenging situation because of the floods, especially after a recent rise in the number of wild polio cases.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s resolve to pursue the campaign relentlessly.
They agreed to continue their collaboration with polio partners to urgently reach vulnerable children with polio vaccines through the remainder of 2022 and prevent the disease re-establishing itself in Pakistan’s major cities.
Bill Gates thanked the Prime Minister for his continued prioritization of polio eradication.
The Prime Minister and Bill Gates also spoke of how the polio program is using its robust infrastructure to support the acute phase of the flood response, including deploying its surveillance system to monitor for malaria, dengue, and water-borne disease outbreaks as well as helping to deliver other life-saving vaccines to children.
The polio program, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is currently conducting 1,200 health camps in the worst flood-affected districts across Pakistan.
They also exchanged views on the need to continue their close partnership together to ensure Pakistan can continue to make progress on health and development including for enhancing agricultural resilience and rebuilding sustainable infrastructure that can withstand future climate shocks.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Iranian and international media rights organizations are calling on Tehran to release a photojournalist who reported on her own arrest while covering protests.
Yalda Moaiery, who has covered conflict and natural disasters in countries including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan, was detained while documenting unrest in the Iranian capital on Monday.
“If anything happens to me, the regime is responsible,” Moaiery posted on social media.
Mass protests are taking place across Iran over the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman accused of not wearing a hijab properly.
Several protesters have been killed and hundreds more injured as security agents beat protesters, or fired birdshot and metal pellets to disperse crowds, according to the rights organization Amnesty International.
Access to the internet, including social media and messaging platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp are now largely blocked across Iran. The Associated Press cited the Iranian telecommunications minister saying restrictions may be imposed “due to security issues.”
Security agents detained photojournalist Moaiery in downtown Tehran on Monday. The journalist posted a video to Instagram Stories from what she said was the back of a police van.
In the video, viewed by the media rights group Committee to Protect Journalists before it automatically expired, the journalist said she was beaten and forced into a van with other women from the protests.
The journalist’s family was cited in reports as saying that Moaiery is still detained.
The Iranian mission to the United Nations did not respond to VOA’s email requesting comment.
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said Thursday it will sanction members of Iran’s police and senior officials over the death of Amini and for the suppression of protesters and opposition voices.
“Mahsa Amini was a courageous woman whose death in Morality Police custody was yet another act of brutality by the Iranian regime’s security forces against its own people,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.
“We condemn this unconscionable act in the strongest terms and call on the Iranian government to end its violence against women and its ongoing violent crackdown on free expression and assembly,” the statement added.
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International rights organizations have called on Tehran to immediately free photojournalist Moaiery.
“Iranian authorities must understand that they can’t hide the country’s nationwide anti-state protests by jailing journalists,” said CPJ’s Middle East program coordinator Sherif Mansour.
The advocacy organization, the Coalition for Women in Journalism or CFWIJ, expressed concern for Moaiery’s safety in custody and the situation across Iran.
“We urge authorities to let journalists do their jobs,” the CFWIJ said in a statement, adding that Iran should “stop harassing journalists and detaining women over moral laws.”
The CFWIJ says Iran is one of the worst jailers of female journalists.
The country has a dire media freedom record, ranking 178 out of 180 on the World Press Freedom Index, where 1 has the optimum conditions for journalism
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, which compiles the index, describes Iran as “one of the most repressive [countries] for journalists” with media nearly entirely under control of the regime.
Independent journalists risk arbitrary arrest and lengthy prison terms, and media safety is a core concern, RSF states. Since the 1979 revolution, RSF estimates 1,000 journalists have been arrested or killed, and those in exile risk harassment or their relatives are pressured or detained in retaliation for media coverage.
The Tehran Province Journalists’ Association issued a statement in support of Moaiery, saying she was arrested “while staunchly defending” the rights of journalists to cover newsworthy events.
In a statement, cited by the diaspora news website Iran Wire, the Iranian association reminded authorities of the media’s role in covering daily events.
The presence of journalists and news crews “cannot be used as a pretext for their arrest,” the statement said.
Moaiery’s 20-year career has taken her around the world but her work also focuses on life in Iran, including mass protests in 2019 over rising prices.
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The journalist’s portfolio includes photo essays on women serving in the Iranian military and the legacy of Iran’s Supreme Leader Imam Khomeini.
Source: Voice of America
ژیامین، چین، 22 ستمبر 2022ء/سنہوا-ایشیانیٹ/– صوبہ فوجیان کے شہر ژیامین کا ہائی کانگ ضلع پہلا اور سب سے بڑا اندرونی تائیوانی سرمایہ کاری زون ہے، اور یہ ژیامین کی کراس جزیرے کی ترقی کے لیے ایک ماڈل کے طور پر کام کرتا ہے۔ ہائی کانگ بے نیو سٹی ، مالوان بے نیو سٹی ، کینگ جیانگ نیو سٹی ، اور اوگوان نیو سٹی کے علاقوں کے قریب یہاں ایک شاندار نمونہ تخلیق کرتا ہے۔
صنعت کاری پر منحصر ضلع کی حیثیت سے ، ہائی کانگ کی جی ڈی پی میں 60 بلین یوآن کا اضافہ ہوا ہے۔ہائی کانگ کا بندرگاہی علاقہ ، جو بیرونی دنیا سے اچھی طرح سے جڑا ہوا ہے ، فوجیان صوبے کے سالانہ کنٹینر تھروپٹ کا ایک اہم حصہ ہے۔ فروغ پزیر خلیج ِ ہائی کانگ انسان اور فطرت کے ہم آہنگ بقائے باہمی کو ممکن بناتی ہے۔ یہاں منان ثقافت، میری ٹائم سلک روڈ ثقافت، اور جدید زندگی آپس میں ایک دوسرے کے ساتھ باہم ہوتے ہیں جس سے ثقافتی تسلسل رواں رہتا ہے۔
ہلکی سمندری ہواؤں، سفید بادلوں، صاف شفاف نیلے رنگ کی بے، خوبصورت بندرگاہ شہر، ہائی کانگ تنوع، کشادگی، اور خواہش پیدا کر رہا ہے۔ تلاطم خیز موجوں کے سامنے ڈٹ کر کھڑا ہوا، ہائیکانگ ایک بہترین نقطہ آغاز سے اعلیٰ معیار اور اعلی درجے کے ماحول والے عالمی معیار کے ایک بے ایریا کی تعمیر کرے گا۔
ژیامین کا ہائی کانگ ضلع
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TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries’ Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (Group), a part of the Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan) group of companies, is pleased to announce the reorganization of their Integrated Cryogenic Solutions Unit (ICS). As the result of both ICS’ growth and tremendous market opportunities in renewable and green energy, ICS will now split into two Functional Units effective October 1, 2022.
The new “Nikkiso Fueling and Solutions” Unit will continue driving the business growth in hydrogen fueling market, natural gas fueling market, skid-mounted system, and turnkey systems. Mike Mackey (currently Senior Vice President of ICS) will be President of Nikkiso Fueling & Solutions. All current ICS staff and facilities will remain part of this new Unit.
The new “Nikkiso Energy Infrastructure & Strategic Projects” (NESP) Unit will expand the Group’s offerings to provide turnkey solutions for energy infrastructure including geothermal plants, compressed hydrogen distribution systems, energy recovery solutions, and offshore marine fueling systems. They will also provide full turnkey support for Nikkiso Cosmodyne plants. Joseph Pak (current president of ICS) will serve as President of NESP.
Nikkiso Expander Application Technique (NEAT) department, headed by Dr. Reza Agahi, will be part of the NESP unit.
“These changes are being made to better serve our customers and allow us to expand our portfolio of solutions for the growing global zero-emissions mandate,” according to Peter Wagner, CEO of Nikkiso CE&IG. “They further support our vision to be ‘Leading the change to a healthier world’.”
With these changes, Nikkiso continues their commitment to be both a global and local presence for their customers.
ABOUT CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (now a member of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) member companies manufacture and service engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment (pumps, turboexpanders, heat exchangers, etc.), and process plants for Industrial Gases, Natural gas Liquefaction (LNG), Hydrogen Liquefaction (LH2) and Organic Rankine Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery. Founded over 50 years ago, Cryogenic Industries is the parent company of ACD, Nikkiso Cryo, Nikkiso Integrated Cryogenic Solutions, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip and a commonly controlled group of approximately 20 operating entities.
For more information, please visit www.nikkisoCEIG.com and www.nikkiso.com.
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ROSEAU, Dominica, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dominica has been ranked among the 25 best islands across the globe by Travel + Leisure Magazine. The island nation ranked eighth in the annual survey conducted by the luxury magazine.
Every year, World’s Best Awards survey Travel + Leisure readers asking them to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe and share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated islands according to their activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness, and overall value.
In the eyes of Travel + Leisure readers, the best islands in the world promise much more than aquamarine waters, dramatic coastlines, and pristine beaches.
The Commonwealth of Dominica, known as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean, took eighth spot in the survey for reasons including its lush green jungles, striking black-sand beaches and natural hot springs.
Dominica scored 91 points in the survey, surpassing 17 other island countries.
The island offers tourists relaxation, seclusion, and eco-adventures set against a backdrop of the most beautiful beaches and rainforests.
Well-known as the Nature Isle for over 300 amazing reasons, Dominica lures largely eco-adventurers with its 365 rivers, Boiling Lake, Champagne Reef, rainforest-shrouded volcano, sulphurous hot springs, superb diving sites and the Caribbean’s first long-distance hiking trail.
Halfway between Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica is the only place in the Eastern Caribbean that is still home to a sizeable population of indigenous people, the Kalinago, who have lived on the island since the 13th century.
Based on geological activity Dominica is one of the youngest islands in the Caribbean chain, having first emerged from the sea during the Oligocene era approximately 26 million years ago and is one of the last Caribbean islands to have been formed by volcanic activity. The island is a vibrant tapestry of European and African cultures.
In June this year, Dominica earned the title of #1 Island in the Caribbean, securing the number one ranking in its debut in the prestigious travel and leisure World’s Best Awards which focussed on the areas including the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas. As one of the Caribbean’s most sparsely populated, environmentally conscious, and culturally rich countries, Dominica is fast emerging as a top travel destination.
Since the Ministry of Tourism through the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) launched its bold new destination rebrand in February 2022, the Commonwealth of Dominica has already seen triple digit growth percentagewise to tourist arrivals in the country. This has also been enhanced by airlift via a direct flight from mainland U.S. with American Airlines.
Dominica attracts a more discerning traveller looking for wellness, regenerative and adventurous travel and, more importantly, a sustainable and eco-conscious destination. Those looking to travel to less crowded, off-the-beaten-track destinations will welcome the country’s health and wellness assets, rich flora and fauna, and cultural heritage.
Some of these assets include Secret Bay, a six-star all-villa rainforest resort experience magnificently designed in harmony with the environment to make visitors feel at one with nature. Secret Bay has been named Travel and Leisure’s No #1 Resort for the region which includes the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas for 2022. The resort topped the World’s Best Awards reader’s survey for the second time in three years in the region.
As travellers search for deeper, more distinctive, and more meaningful experiences, destinations need to protect what is distinctive and focus on quality over quantity. This is exactly what Dominica offers to travellers as it continues its sustainable and eco-conscious drive.
While eco-friendly travel may be a new trend for some, it has always been at the forefront of planning and development for Dominica. With nationwide commitments to not only minimising its environmental impact but essentially eliminating it altogether, Dominica is on track to become the world’s first climate-resilient country by 2030. One top initiative supporting this ambitious goal is a switch to 100% domestic renewable energy production as a contribution to a zero-carbon economy.
Set to be completed in 2022 is a geothermal energy plant in the Roseau Valley, which is expected to generate approximately 120 megawatts of electricity. Dominica’s geology is ideal for supporting this type of energy, which is reliable, effective and low cost.
The World Best Awards are compiled from an annual survey developed by the editors of Travel + Leisure, in association with research firm M&RR, from October 25 through to February 28, readers are invited to participate and rate the best hotels, airlines, cruises and islands.
In the most recent CBI Index Report, a rating system designed to measure the performance and appeal of global citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes across a diverse range of indicators, Dominica secured the number one spot for the sixth consecutive year, beating 11 other nations with active citizenship by investment programmes.
Citizenship by Investment programmes offer the opportunity to legally acquire citizenship of a country in return of a contribution to a government fund of that country or investment in one of its pre-approved real estate projects. CBI programmes ultimately provide a unique occasion for investors wishing to access increased business opportunities as well as for countries that may benefit from foreign direct investment to assure wider economic growth to its citizens.
Initiatives subsidised by the direct foreign investment transferred through Dominica’s CBI Programme, in fact, contribute to the island’s education and tourism sector, healthcare infrastructure, as well as the creation of environmentally friendly resorts and villas and hurricane-resistant homes for Dominican families.
Established in 1993, the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme is one of the longest standing in the citizenship by investment industry, and has welcomed foreign investors from across the globe to obtain citizenship of the nation for over 3 decades.
Contact:
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