Hon Paul Davison KC KSO has been appointed Independent Redress Officer for a five-year term from 1 August 2026, Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford announced today. Established under the Redress System for Abuse in Care Act 2026, the Independent Redress Officer will determine financial redress applications from survivors of abuse in State care who are also serious offenders. The role will also consider exemption applications from survivors with an advanced terminal illness. Hon Davison is a former High Court judge with extensive experience across civil, criminal, regulatory, family, tr…

The Gas Transition Loan Guarantee Scheme is now open for businesses making the investment to reduce their reliance on gas, Finance Minister Nicola Willis, Energy Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “Businesses across New Zealand are facing higher gas prices and greater uncertainty about future supply. The Government is supporting businesses to lower energy cost and stay competitive and by switching from gas to other energy sources and improving energy efficiency,” Nicola Willis says. “From today, businesses seeking new financing for gas transition projects ca…

İyulun 31-də Azərbaycan Respublikasının Prezidenti İlham Əliyev və Qırğız Respublikasının Prezidenti Sadır Japarov mətbuata bəyanatlarla çıxış ediblər. İyulun 31-də Azərbaycan Respublikasının Prezidenti İlham Əliyev və Qırğız Respublikasının Prezidenti Sadır Japarov mətbuata bəyanatlarla çıxış ediblər. İyulun 31-də Azərbaycan və Qırğızıstan prezidentlərinin təltifolunma mərasimi keçirilib. Qırğızıstan Prezidenti Sadır Japarov 1-ci dərəcəli “Manas” ordenini dövlətimizin başçısına təqdim etdi. Prezident İlham Əliyev isə “Heydər... Azərbaycan Respublikası Konstitusiyasının 109-cu maddəsinin …

President Dr Patrick Herminie promised that technology would be central to his vision for Seychelles' future. Last week, that vision reached directly into the country's classrooms, with Cabinet's approval of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Framework 2026 - 2030, a landmark policy that will transform how AI is introduced and used across the country's education system. The Framework, developed by the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development with technical support from the World Bank, provides the first comprehensive national roadmap for integrating Artificial …

The parties discussed implementing the Memorandum of Cooperation in ecology, signed on July 3 during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Georgia. They also discussed developing a roadmap and identifying priority areas for cooperation, especially in waste management, including examining Georgia’s experience with separate waste collection, sorting, and recycling. Special emphasis was placed on cooperation during the implementation of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Specifically, the discussion focused on projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate c…

Sherzod Hidoyatov, Minister of Construction, Housing, and Communal Services, met with Guido De Sanctis, the newly appointed Ambassador of Italy to Uzbekistan. The Minister sincerely congratulated the Ambassador on the start of his diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan and wished him success in his important duties. The meeting covered prospects for enhancing cooperation, sharing best practices in architecture and urban planning, and carrying out joint projects to improve the housing and communal services system. Special emphasis was on sustainable regional development, promoting modern urbanism …

Flights will operate on a charter basis twice a week – on Wednesdays and Sundays. The route uses modern Airbus A320 aircraft designed for both tourists and business travelers. The new air carrier on this route confirms growing interest in flights between the two countries. FlyOne Armenia has become the second Armenian airline to launch direct flights between Tashkent and Yerevan in recent months. Earlier, on June 2, 2026, Shirak Avia began operating flights on this route. Expanding the number of carriers not only increases competition but also offers passengers more options for departure tim…

A key highlight of the visit was the launch in Bukhara of a collaborative medical screening initiative involving specialists from both nations. Additionally, the Buyrak Interventional Training Center, which specializes in interventional treatments for kidney diseases, has now started its operations. The visit also focused on key social efforts to safeguard public health. Chinese experts participated in providing free screenings for cervical and breast cancer, along with services for patients on hemodialysis. This effort allowed hundreds of people to access early detection, prompt diagnosis, a…

Deputy Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bahrom Mahmatrayemov and Advisor to the Chairman Alisher Shaykhov attended the meeting. The parties addressed ways to strengthen trade and economic ties between Uzbekistan and Türkiye. They talked about joint investment projects in the pharmaceutical sector, including establishing production facilities, transferring technology, and boosting export capacity. Kiperin Ilaç Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi, which was established in 2019, manufactures dietary supplements, collagen, vitamins, and other health products. These products ar…

La Romana.-The Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña, held a work day this Thursday in the province of La Romana, which included the delivery of a new complex for the Armed Forces in Bayahibe, the remodeling of the San Martín de Porres Sports and Cultural Club and the beginning of the construction of new drinking water distribution networks, as part of the investments promoted by the Government to strengthen security, expand opportunities for youth and improve the quality of life of the families. During the delivery of the complex to the Armed Forces, the vice president stated that this…

142 articles published in last 24 hours.Total Archives: 1,348,066 articles Pyongyang, July 31 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - The whole Pyongyang, July 31 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Friday: - The whole Thanks to the Law on Sex Equality which was promulgated by President Kim Il Sung for the first time in history, our women have Thanks to the Law on Sex Equality which was promulgated by President Kim Il Sung for the first time in history, our women have Offici…

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)Chief Executive Officer of the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC), Youssef Qablawi, held talks with aCzech delegationrepresenting several companies specializing in the refining sector to discuss prospects for cooperation in the oil and gas industry, particularly the development of Syria’s refining capabilities.In a statement posted on its Telegram channel on Wednesday, the company said the two sides explored opportunities for technical and investment cooperation, as well as ways to benefit from Czech expertise and advanced technologies to modernize refining infrastructure a…

Washington, July 31 (SANA)The United States imposed fresh Iran-related sanctions on Thursday, targeting individuals and companies in China, India, Russia and Iran thatWashingtonsaid help support Iran’s Mahan Air. The U.S. Treasury Departmentsaid its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had sanctioned six entities and individuals accused of acting as sales agents and providing logistical support for Mahan Air, which is already under U.S. andEuropean sanctions. The Treasury said Mahan Air, despite presenting itself as a civilian airline, has long provided support to Iran’s Islamic Revolutio…

Damascus, July 31 (SANA)Syrian Airlines said on Thursday it will resume scheduled flights between Damascus and theSaudicity of Madinah starting on Aug. 11, expanding air links betweenSyriaand Saudi Arabia.In a statement posted on its Telegram channel, The carrier said the route will operate once a week, every Tuesday and urged passengers to book tickets through its official website or mobile application, adding that online payment is available.The airline first launched scheduled flights between Damascus International Airport and Madinah on Jan. 20, introducing the Saudi city as a new destinat…

Washington, July 31 (SANA)Syria’s chargé d’affaires inWashington,Mohammad Kanatri,took part on Thursday in a roundtable discussion on strengthening Syria’s diplomatic engagement during its political transition. The event, titled “Government Transition and Building Diplomatic Engagement inSyria,” was organized by the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy in partnership with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and the Euphrates Team, bringing together diplomats, policy experts and academics. Joining the discussion remotely fromDamascus,Yasser al-Jundi, director of the Diplomatic In…

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)In a workshop filled with the scent of walnut wood and the sound of hand tools, Syrian craftsman Firas Salka carefully shapes what will eventually become aDamascus oud, one of the Arab world’s most iconic musical instruments.For months, each piece of wood is carved, assembled and polished by hand before it is ready to produce the rich, resonant sound that has defined the instrument for centuries.More than amusical instrument, the Damascus oud is regarded as one of Syria’s most enduring traditional crafts. Combining woodworking, decorative arts andmusical heritage, it ha…

Damascus, July 30 (SANA)The National Commission for Transitional Justice, in cooperation with Impunity Watch and theGlobal Victims Network INOVAS, held in-depth discussion sessions on victim participation in transitional justice processes and the mechanisms needed to ensure justice for victims and the restoration of their rights.In a statement posted on its Telegram channel on Wednesday, the commission said the sessions underscored the pivotal role of victims intransitional justiceand the importance of ensuring their meaningful participation at all stages of the process.The discussions focused…

BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, urged efforts to strengthen political guidance and deepen innovation-driven development to advance the high-quality modernization of national defense and the armed forces. Xi made the remarks when presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Thursday. Xi urged efforts to fulfill the goals for the centenary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in 2027 and make "decisive progress" in basically realizing the modernization of nationa…

Úrskurður kærunefndar útboðsmála 17. desember 2025í máli nr. 14/2025:Þröstur Jón Sigurðsson,Eygló Egilsdóttir,Garðar Heiðar Eyjólfsson ogLeifur Geir Hafsteinssonf.h. óstofnaðs einkahlutafélagsgegnVestmannaeyjabæ,Laugum ehf. ogÍ toppformi ehf. LykilorðSérleyfi. Reglugerð nr. 950/2017. Viðmiðunarfjárhæð. Auglýsing innkaupa. Ákvörðun um val tilboðs felld úr gildi. Lagt fyrir varnaraðila að bjóða innkaupin út að nýju. Álit á skaðabótaskyldu. Málskostnaður. ÚtdrátturV auglýsti á vefsíðu sinni eftir aðila til að byggja nýja heilsurækt við Íþróttamiðstöð sveitarfélagsins og reka hana í tengslum við…

Ákvörðun kærunefndar útboðsmála 28. nóvember 2025í máli nr. 39/2025:Öryggismiðstöð Íslands hf.gegnFjársýslu ríkisins,Heilsugæslu höfuðborgarsvæðisins ogIcepharma hf. LykilorðSjálfkrafa stöðvun samningsgerðar aflétt. ÚtdrátturKærunefnd útboðsmála féllst á kröfu varnaraðila um að aflétta sjálfkrafa stöðvun samningsgerðar, sbr. 2. mgr. 107. gr. og 1. mgr. 110. gr. laga nr. 120/2016. Með kæru móttekinni hjá kærunefnd útboðsmála 31. júlí 2025 kærði Öryggismiðstöð Íslands hf. (hér eftir „kærandi“) þá ákvörðun Fjársýslu ríkisins (hér eftir „varnaraðili“) f.h. Heilsugæslu höfuðborgarsvæðisins að af…