The Kremlin said today, Monday, that there is no reason to talk peace with Ukraine right now. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, said, “There are no grounds for peace talks with Ukraine right now. We need to know what the purpose of the upcoming talks on the war in Ukraine will be in Saudi Arabia.” He also said, “The Ukrainian counterattack didn’t go as planned, and NATO is wasting resources.” Diplomatic sources told the American newspaper Wall Street Journal that talks on the Ukraine issue will be held in the Saudi city of Jeddah next August. Officials from…
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Denmark’s government declared Sunday that it will examine legal measures to stop rallies that entail burning sacred texts. After violent responses to movements in Denmark and Sweden that included Koran destruction, the authorities cited “security concerns”. The foreign ministry said it will “study” interfering in situations that “involve insults to other countries, cultures, and religions, and may have significant negative repercussions for Denmark, especially in terms of security”. The government said “similar demonstrations are exploited by extremists and cause division.” The ministry stressed that “this must of course be done within the framework of freedom of expression protected by the…
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak supported plans to explore an oil and gas field off the UK coast, calling it “pragmatic and proportionate” towards net zero emissions. The Sunac administration is anticipated to approve Rosbank, the UK’s largest undiscovered oil and gas resource, near the Scottish Shetland Islands and other North Sea areas. Environmentalists say London must stop new exploration to reach carbon neutrality by mid-century. These conservatives accuse Sonac of playing climate politics in a cost-of-living crisis to win next year’s election. In opinion surveys, Labour promised not to licence any new North Sea drilling if it wins the election…
Summer heat reduces appetite, therefore a simple, tasty food is recommended. Thus, prawns and squid are ideal. Ameera Aboulseoud, an Egyptian culinary blogger, made a superb prawn Hyderabadi biryani. Shrimp Hyderabadi biryani recipe: First, obtain washed and peeled prawns. Salt and turmeric the prawns for 30 minutes. Golden-fry chopped onions in a pan. Next, remove the onions. Add bay leaves, star anise, minced garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and chilli to the pan. Mix everything on low heat until thickened. Add yoghurt, cumin, chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt. Add prawns and stir for 7 minutes before turning off the heat. Soak…
Officials say that at least 44 people were killed and dozens more were hurt when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a party meeting in northwest Pakistan. The bombing was meant to hurt the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, which is part of the alliance that runs the country. When the attack happened in the town of Khar near the border with Afghanistan, more than 400 party members and allies were under a tent. Abdullah Khan, who tried to help the victims, said, “The tent collapsed on one side, and people trying to escape were trapped.” Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister…
Monday, Kuwait condemned the terrorist attack in the northwest Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Kuwait’s unequivocal rejection of all forms of violence and injury to the innocent, expressing solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and support for all measures it takes to maintain its internal security. In addition, the ministry conveyed Kuwait’s deepest condolences and sympathy to Pakistan and wished a rapid recovery to the injured.
Gold costs stayed the same on Monday’s local markets, but the ounce went down a little on the global stock exchange because the price of the dollar went up. Fadi Kamel, the Executive Director of the “Egypt Gold” company that trades in bullion and gold pounds, said that gold prices were stable, with a gramme of 21-karat gold going for about 2,150 pounds and an ounce going for 1958 dollars, which is a small drop. He also said that the price of a gramme of 24 karat gold was 2457 pounds, a gramme of 18 karat gold was 1843…
Summer snacks are delicious and chilly. Enjoy them during breaks, beach time, or quiet time on your balcony. SEE News provides 5 simple summer treats to try at home. Fruit Pizzas Mini fruit pies are great midday snacks. You may add your favourite fruits and create them easily. A busy, sunny, and fun beach day would be wonderful. Watermelon Popsicles Watermelon is a summertime favourite. Its fluid texture, sweet flavour, and pleasant mood are great for summer. Summer snacks should include watermelon popsicles. They’re perfect for summer home activities with kids. Fruit Kabobs Colourful fruit kabobs are another great method…
The Express Tribune reported Saturday that Pakistan’s Private Investment Facilitation Board has tentatively approved 28 billion dollars in projects for Arab Gulf countries to invest in, including the Diamir-Bhasha Dam and Rico Deq mining operations in Chagai, Baluchistan. The approved projects to be offered to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain surpass $28 billion in investments. Aramco will receive a $10 billion oil refinery. In the middle of this month, the Central Bank of Pakistan announced that foreign exchange reserves almost doubled to $8.73 billion due to money from the International Monetary Fund, friendly countries, including a $2 billion…
Over the last two days, NMEC hosted the Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Serbian Trade Minister and their group. Ahmed Ghoneim, NMEC’s Managing Executive Director, welcomed them and explained the museum’s unique location, history, and cultural and social function. Visitors explored the Central Exhibition Halls, Egyptian Textiles Hall, and Royal Mummies Hall with museum director Marian Adel. She explained the museum’s collection and the order of the items’ historical periods, from prehistoric to modern. Borrell admired the important treasures, particularly in the main hall. Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim wanted to show both authorities a royal mummy catalogue.