Brussels 25.04.2021 All Nippon Airways Co. has said it will replace plastic trays for economy class meals on international flights with items made from an eco-friendly material from August 2021 in a bid to improve sustainability. “Restrictions on plastic use have been strengthening mainly in Europe, and we want to accelerate our preparations by taking…
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Mistrust in journalists at rise
Brussels 20.04.2021 The 2021 Edelman Trust barometer reveals a disturbing level of public mistrust of journalists, with 59% of respondents in 28 countries saying that journalists deliberately try to mislead the public by reporting information they know to be false. In reality, journalistic pluralism and rigorous reporting serve to combat disinformation and “infodemics”, including false…
Tajikistan: Rahmon declared 90% winner
Presidential elections in Tajikistan as expected endorsed the incumbent Emomali Rahmon mandate for seven years more, crowning him as the longest-serving ruler among leaders of the former Soviet Republics. Emomali Rahmon, the longest-serving leader in the former Soviet Union, is heading for another seven years in power https://t.co/OuRtHUyiB1 — The Economist (@TheEconomist) October 11, 2020…
Taliban launches multiple attacks
Widespread fighting between the Afghan security forces and the Taliban was reported in 18 provinces across Afghanistan on September 12 while the delegates from representing the state and militants started the peace negotiation talks in Doha, Qatar. (Image above: illustration, MoD Afghanistan courtesy). Taliban Attack in 18 Provinces as Talks Start: MoDhttps://t.co/xefb8XeGUl pic.twitter.com/ZPxDbYSu84 — TOLOnews…
Borrell welcomes intra-afghan talks
“The European Union welcomes the launch of the direct Intra-Afghan Negotiations between the Government of Afghanistan and the Taliban mouvement” said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell. He described the talks which started in Doha, capital of Qatar, as a “ground-breaking moment”. The EU welcomes the launch of the direct Intra-Afghan Negotiations today in Doha….
Barbados welcomes digital nomads
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, the number of remote workers worldwide was growing. A research from the consulting firm MBO Partners found that the number of independent workers in the United States, which includes consultants, freelancers and In More than 7.3 million working Americans described themselves in 2019 as “digital nomads”, in other words those…
Japan PM Abe resigns
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his resignation over health issues, opening a vacancy for the top job of the world’s third-biggest economy in which he sought to revive growth and bolster its defenses. Sources say #Abe revealed his plan to step down to deal with his health problem. He visited a hospital twice over…
Beirut: Rhosus capitan complained to Putin in vain
Rhosus entered the port of Beirut on November 21, 2013 and never left it again, the former capitan of the vessel Boris Prokoshev said in an interview to Russian media “Siberia. Realia”, reminiscent of his hostage experience, while administration of the port banned him and a part of his crew to leave Lebanon, until the…
Beirut: Michel calls for independent enquiry
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, travelled to Beirut on 8 August 2020 to convey EU solidarity with the people in Lebanon after the devastating explosions on 4 August. #Lebanon can count on solidarity from the EU. Not just in words but also in concrete action for the Lebanese people. pic.twitter.com/gInt9lefvX — Charles Michel…
President Aoun: blasts causes unknown
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun said the Beirut explosion cause remains unknown and that there’s a possible external interference via a rocket, bomb or another act, Reuters reports citing the president’s office. It was the first acknowledgement by a Lebanese official of the possibility that huge blast may have been caused by a deliberate attack. Previously…
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