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The Vice President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner managed to escape unharmed after a man fired a loaded gun inches from her head. Reports from Reuters state that the attack, which the economy minister called an assassination attempt, comes at a time when political and social tensions are acute in Argentina. Fernandez de Kirchner was stepping out of a car outside her Buenos Aires home when the incident occurred. It was shown on video footage that a man held a pistol near her head. There were five bullets in the gun, according to President Alberto Fernandez. “This is the…
In response to COVID-19, widening inequality and global conflicts, the World Economic Forum has released four reports on how cities can finance and deliver urban transformation projects using a systems approach. The reports provide case studies and toolkits to help city leaders manage digital projects and develop financing models in order to achieve climate-ready and equitable cities. With 45 sector experts from around the world, the Global Future Council on Cities of Tomorrow collaborated throughout the pandemic to help struggling cities build future-ready communities. Using digital technology for a green and just recovery in cities, accelerating urban inclusion to deliver…
A recently released IEA report says Indonesia has a realistic opportunity to achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2060. This will result in more affordable and secure energy supplies for its citizens. As the world’s fourth most populous country enters a key phase of its economic development, key policy reforms and international support are crucial to the success of the clean energy transition. An IEA-led Energy Sector Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions in Indonesia, developed in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) at the request of the Indonesian Government, was launched at Bali’s…
The public service trade union said on Thursday that workers at Britain’s business and energy department will begin a strike next week. This will be on the day the country’s new prime minister is named. A group of workers at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), including cleaners, security guards, receptionists, and mail room staff, will walk out on September 5 and 6, according to Reuters. According to the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), the action was a sign of things to come for the next prime minister. A new British leader is expected to be…
In a positive move, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently endorsed updated COVID-19. This opens the door to a fall vaccination campaign that may be able to blunt a winter surge if enough Americans participate. According to the AP, the vaccine boosters targeting today’s most common omicron strains should begin hitting pharmacies and clinics soon. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky made her decision shortly after the agency’s advisers approved the recommendation. “The shots can help restore protection that has waned over the years and were designed to provide broader protection,” she said. At another critical juncture in the pandemic,…
Lufthansa canceled hundreds of flights Friday after pilots staged a one-day strike to press their demands for better pay and conditions at the country’s biggest carrier in support of their demands. During the walkout, the airline reported about 800 flights were grounded at its two largest hubs, Frankfurt and Munich, as a result of the walkout. The airline said that more than 100,000 passengers would be affected by the strike. In a statement released to the press, Lufthansa announced a one-time increase of 900 euros ($900) for senior pilots and 18% for those starting out in the field, which amounts…
Arthur Melo, a 26-year-old midfielder from Brazil, has officially been loaned to Liverpool by Juventus. Melo will join the club during an injury crisis which forced them to search for a player in his position. After moving from Barcelona to Juventus in 2020, Melo has played 63 times for the Italian club. In the early hours of Thursday, Liverpool approached the Brazil international about a medical on Merseyside. Despite Jurgen Klopp’s claims after Wednesday’s win over Newcastle that a midfielder would not be arriving, Henderson’s hamstring injury prompted the late move for Arthur. On Friday, Henderson will undergo a scan.…
Spark Security Services, a leading provider of manned guarding security services in the UAE, is being fully acquired by Aldar Properties in order to scale up its property management and integrated facilities management platform. Aldar’s property and facilities management platform is further strengthened by the all-cash transaction of AED125 million, which will enable the company to offer customers a wider range of services, such as sales, leasing, property management, consultancy, valuation advice, energy management, and hard and soft real estate maintenance. As a result, Aldar’s AED23 billion (US$6.3 billion) portfolio of prime properties, including retail, residential, commercial, and logistics properties,…
The UAE-India Joint Committee convened at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) headquarters in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, chairing the 14th edition. India’s delegation was led by Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs. As he welcomed the members of the committee, the Emirates’ top diplomat said, “I would like to extend a warm welcome to each of you. I am delighted to see so many familiar faces in the room, and I hope that the United Arab Emirates is already becoming a…
As the region nervously awaited the arrival of rainwater flowing from Pakistan’s north, emergency responders in the south of Pakistan have scrambled to evacuate millions of people from remote villages as a result of heavy rains that were expected on Friday. As reported by the German press agency (dpa), military helicopters and boats are supporting rescue efforts in Sindh, the region hardest hit by floods since mid-June. Provincial government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said that rescue efforts are underway. Wahab, who was overseeing the evacuation, said that it was a race against time. It has been reported that the Indus River,…