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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Netanyahu, Druze spiritual leader meet in Jerusalem amid Syria ceasefire
This meeting comes ahead of Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer's meeting with US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Paris. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Muwafaq Tarif at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on Thursday. This meeting comes ahead of Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer's meeting with US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Paris on Thursday to discuss security matters relating to southern Syria, sources told The Jerusalem Post. Conflict in Syria Last week, fighting erupted between Druze and local Bedouin tribes in the city of Sweida in southern Syria. In an effort to protect the Druze minority and to keep Syrian regime forces out of the buffer zone in southern Syria, Israel struck Damascus and government forces operating alongside the Bedouins. At the same time, dozens of Druze-Israeli civilians managed to cross into Syrian territory from the area of the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the North. According to an Israeli-Druze political activist, Fares Alawi, who crossed into Syria, 'Our objective is to enter as deeply as possible. We're trying to protect our brothers, to save them from the horrendous massacre… We are witnessing terrible atrocities, images, and clips. We cannot stand silent in the face of that," he told N12. However, amid the ongoing clashes, Netanyahu urged Israeli Druze citizens not to cross the border into Syria. "You are endangering your lives; you could be killed, you could be kidnapped, and you are harming the IDF's efforts," Netanyahu said. "The IDF, air force, and other forces are operating. We are taking action to save our Druze brothers and to eliminate the regime's militias. Therefore, I ask you — return to your homes. Let the IDF do its job," he said.


Al Etihad
17-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE President, Hungarian Prime Minister hold talks in Budapest to discuss bilateral relations
18 July 2025 00:47 BUDAPEST (WAM) UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Thursday with His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation to advance both countries' development ambitions. The meeting took place as part of His Highness' official visit to the meeting, held at the Prime Minister's Office in Budapest, His Highness and the Hungarian Prime Minister explored opportunities to further boost collaboration in key sectors, including the economic and trade and investment fields, as well as technology, infrastructure, and renewable Highness affirmed the UAE's commitment to enhancing cooperation with Hungary to help advance development goals and promote further progress and prosperity for both countries and their peoples. His Highness also reiterated the UAE's consistent approach of building bridges of cooperation with countries around the world and continuing to foster productive partnerships based on collaboration and mutual Hungarian Prime Minister welcomed the visit of the UAE President, noting that it represents a strong boost to bilateral ties, which continue to develop across a wide range of fields and areas of shared two sides also reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest. They emphasised the importance of supporting international efforts aimed at strengthening stability and peace at both the regional and global levels, and underlined the need to resolve crises and conflicts through dialogue and the Hungarian Prime Minister hosted a dinner in honour of the UAE President and the accompanying delegation, which was attended by a number of Hungarian ministers and senior in the day, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed toured the Hungarian Parliament Building, which is renowned for its distinctive architecture and rich historical and cultural significance. Accompanied during the visit by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, His Highness was briefed by officials on the Parliament Building's key features and history


Mint
14-07-2025
- Mint
She got a call...': Cab Driver reveals what happened moments before he dropped Sneha Debnath at Signature bridge
The body of Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old Delhi University student who had been missing for six days, was found in the Yamuna River near Signature Bridge in Delhi on Sunday, according to a statement from the Tripura Chief Minister's Office. 1. According to IANS, the cab driver who drove 19-year-old Sneha Debnath to Signature Bridge, as her family suggested she intended to jump from there, said, '...Just before we were about to reach, she got a call. I don't know what was said, but it happened about five minutes before I dropped her. After I dropped her off, she immediately walked in the direction behind the I had to take a U-turn, and even after taking that and returning about ten minutes later, I didn't feel like anything had happened, like she had jumped or something. There were a lot of people standing there.…' 2. According to preliminary reports, the student is believed to have taken her own life by jumping into the Yamuna River. However, a full-scale investigation is currently underway to uncover the actual circumstances and reasons behind the tragic incident. 3. A note provided by the family indicated her intention to jump from the Signature Bridge. Some eyewitnesses stated that they saw a girl standing on the bridge and she was later found missing. Her close friends stated she was upset since the last few months and had dropped emails and WhatsApp messages that morning. 4. Tripura Chief Minister CM Manik Saha has expressed profound grief over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to Sneha Debnath's family. He has also directed the Tripura Bhavan in Delhi to provide all necessary assistance to the bereaved family and ensure a thorough investigation is carried out. Sneha Debnath, the 19-year-old girl from Sabroom in South Tripura district had reportedly been missing in the national capital. Sneha's disappearance under mysterious circumstances in New Delhi prompted swift intervention from the Tripura Chief Minister's Office (CMO) and an intensifying search operation led by Delhi Police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). 5. According to her family, Sneha had told her mother that she was going to Sarai Rohilla Railway Station with a friend named Pitunia. Her last phone call was made at 5:56 a.m. Concerns grew when her phone was found switched off by 8:45 a.m., and it was later confirmed that Pitunia had not met Sneha that morning as intended. (With inputs from agencies)


Winnipeg Free Press
10-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Former justice minister David Lametti confirms start date as adviser to PM Carney
OTTAWA – Former Liberal justice minister David Lametti starts his new job in Mark Carney's Prime Minister's Office on Monday. Lametti posted on LinkedIn to confirm his start date as Carney's principal secretary, a top political aide position. Carney's new chief of staff, former UN ambassador Marc-André Blanchard, started in his role at the beginning of the week. Lametti, Blanchard and Privy Council Clerk Michael Sabia are the key hires in Carney's inner circle. Sabia is a former deputy minister of finance and was president and CEO of Hydro-Quebec before he was tapped to take over as the head of the civil service. He sent a letter to the public service on Monday, warning that some internal government processes have become too complicated and telling public servants they must focus on the government's priorities. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.


Libya Observer
26-05-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
Dbeibeh calls for comprehensive review of public spending policies
Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Dbeibeh, has instructed the Ministry of Finance to conduct a comprehensive review of current spending policies and to adopt an integrated electronic system to improve public expenditure efficiency. The directive came during a meeting on Sunday at the Prime Minister's Office in Tripoli. Attending the meeting were Finance Minister Khaled Al-Mabrouk, his deputies, and Mustafa Al-Manaa, head of the executive team for government initiatives and strategic projects. According to a statement from the government's official Facebook page, the meeting focused on ensuring regular disbursement of public sector salaries and addressing broader financial arrangements. Dbeibeh emphasized the importance of fair and needs-based resource allocation, warning against surplus budgets that could be misused outside established frameworks. He also urged the swift implementation of an Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) to enhance transparency, centralize financial data, and improve monitoring and accountability. He described the move as a key step toward strengthening governance and transitioning toward a fully digital public financial system. Tags: Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah Ministry of Finance