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Qatar Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
PM calls for concerted efforts to de-escalate tensions
Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received on Monday phone calls from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic HE Antonio Tajani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada HE Anita Anand, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic HE George Gerapetritis. The calls discussed cooperation relations and ways to support and enhance them. They also discussed the developments in the region, particularly the Israeli attack on the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran. In this context, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs voiced the State of Qatar's condemnation of the repeated Israeli violations and attacks in the region, which undermine peace efforts and threaten to drag the region into a regional war. The PM also emphasized the gravity of Israel's targeting of economic facilities in Iran, warning of its disastrous regional and international repercussions, particularly for the stability of energy supplies. The PM stressed the need for concerted regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve disputes through diplomatic means, affirming that the State of Qatar is making strenuous efforts with its partners to return to the path of dialogue among all parties to address outstanding issues and consolidate security and peace in the region and the world.
Jordan News
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Safadi Warns of Escalation's Impact on Regional and Global Security - Jordan News
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi discussed today with Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, the ongoing efforts to halt the dangerous escalation in the region resulting from the Israeli aggression against Iran. اضافة اعلان The two ministers emphasized the grave risks posed by the continued escalation to regional and global security, underlining the urgent need for collective regional and international action to contain the situation and prevent it from spiraling into a broader conflict that would threaten international peace and stability. Safadi and Albares also reviewed the situation in the Gaza Strip, reiterating the urgent need for an immediate end to the Israeli aggression and the assurance of sufficient and sustained delivery of humanitarian aid to the besieged enclave, which is suffering from an escalating humanitarian catastrophe caused by the ongoing attacks.
Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
This weekend, Kinnaur Literary Festival returns to Kalpa with a dialogue on heritage, change, and ideas
In the hushed grandeur of the snow-kissed Himalayas, where devtas are still said to walk among people and monasteries gaze over valleys of silence, the second edition of the Kinnaur Literary Festival is set to begin on Saturday in the scenic Kalpa village in Himachal Pradesh. Over two days, writers, scholars, diplomats, environmentalists, and public intellectuals will gather to reflect on some of the most compelling questions of our time—rooted in this remote region yet resonating far beyond it. Organised by the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur, and Government Degree College, Reckong Peo, the festival will unfold against the dramatic backdrop of Kinnaur Kailash and the orchards of Kalpa. This year's theme—'Conversations in the Lap of the Himalayas'—frames an eclectic series of panels that span memory, media, gender, ecology, and geopolitics. Among the standout sessions is 'Kinnaur's Past and Future: Navigating Change in a Timeless Land', which explores the fragile balance between tradition and modernity in a region deeply shaped by nature, faith, and border proximity. Another session, 'History and Heritage Conservation in the Land of Tibetan Buddhism and Devtas', focuses on the urgency of preserving Kinnaur's unique civilisational identity. Reflecting on the role of journalism and democratic dialogue, the panel 'News, Narratives & the Public Mind' will see editors and public commentators discuss how the media shapes perception in an era of noise and polarisation. Also on the agenda are thought-provoking conversations on 'Green Energy and Environment', 'Breaking Boundaries: The Evolution of Women's Property Rights', and 'Diplomacy and Defense: Conflict and Cooperation with Neighbours'. Some of the eminent speakers and authors include Harish Khare, former advisor to the Prime Minister, environmentalist Evert Vlaswinkel, historian and filmmaker Sohail Hashmi, diplomat T C A Raghavan, former ambassador to Pakistan, former editor and South Asia expert Nirupama Subramanian, and former civil servant Deepak Sanan, among others. A rare blend of scholarship and storytelling, the festival is also a celebration of Kinnauri hospitality, curated walks, and immersive cultural showcases. Local students and educators will take part in literary readings and interactions with guests. The event is being helmed by Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Sharma, IAS, with academic coordination led by Dr Uttam Chand, Principal, Government Degree College, Reckong Peo. According to Sharma, the Kinnaur Literary Festival 2025 promises not just inspiration, but connection—between the local and the global, the written and the lived, the past and the possible. The fest will conclude on Sunday.
United News of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Involve more PACS to develop cooperative supply chain, Shah to States
New Delhi, Jun 2 (UNI) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, on Monday said to develop a complete cooperative supply chain, states and cooperative marketing federation should involve as many Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) as possible at their level. Shah chaired a review meeting of the world's largest cooperative food grain storage scheme here, an official statement said here. Addressing the meeting, Shah said that the world's largest food grain storage scheme is a big step towards realising the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi'. He said that there are two major parameters to measure economic progress in India—Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment generation. The food storage scheme is meant to strengthen both these aspects, which aims to increase the income of PACS as well as create rural employment opportunities, he pointed. He emphasised the need for immediate action to improve the financial condition of PACS by extending the loan period under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). Emphasising on the extensive involvement of PACS in the food storage scheme, the Minister of Cooperation said that it is necessary to make PACS an integral part of this scheme so that the financial viability and social effectiveness of PACS can be ensured. He directed the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution and Food Corporation of India to conduct national level mapping of warehouses across the country so that the implementation of the scheme can be done smoothly according to regional requirements. Shah also instructed FCI, NCCF, NAFED and State Warehousing Corporations to connect PACS with as many warehouses as possible. It was also decided in the meeting that States should involve more PACS at their level in the scheme, and the State level Marketing Federations should also be linked with it so as to develop a complete cooperative supply chain. Shah called upon all the organisations to coordinate and implement the scheme in a timely and effective manner so that this scheme proves to be a milestone in achieving the goal of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi'.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Radhapuram Assembly segment gets nine more part-time ration shops
The Radhapuram Assembly segment has sanctioned nine more part-time ration shops. According to Radhapuram MLA and Assembly Speaker M. Appavu, 35 new ration shops have been established in his constituency over the past four years. Considering the genuine demand for more shops, the MLA had submitted a memorandum to the Minister for Cooperation K.R. Periya Karuppan and the Minister for Food and Consumer Protection R. Sakkarapani seeking sanctioning of 30-odd new ration shops in his constituency to ensure the supply of essential commodities to the cardholders through the fair price shops in their area itself. Subsequently, 13 shops were sanctioned in the first phase, which were opened on April 24 last, and the government has given permission for opening nine more part-time ration shops in many places. These ration shops will come up at Nambipathu (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday), Puthukkudiyiruppu in Achampadu village panchayat (Wednesday), Aachchiyoor in Anaikulam panchayat (Thursday), Kulaththukudiyiruppu in Valliyoor town panchayat (Friday), Pullamangalam in Irukkanthurai panchayat (Thursday), Senaarkulam (Saturday), Ponnaarkulam (Friday), Kalvilai in Karisuttrupudhur panchayat (Friday) and Sooduyarnthaanvilai (Saturday). 'We've built permanent buildings in the past four years for all 48 new ration shops from the MLA Constituency Development Fund. Hence, the nine new ration shops will also get buildings very soon once the officials identify the accessible place,' Mr. Appavu told 'The Hindu' on Monday.
