
However, some state workers failed to return to their jobs and a United Nations official said the country’s public sector had come “to a complete and abrupt halt”. Meanwhile, streams of refugees crossed back into Syria from neighbouring countries, hoping for a more peaceful future and looking for relatives who disappeared during Mr Assad’s brutal rule. There were already signs of the difficulties ahead for the rebel alliance now in control of much of the country. The alliance is led by a former senior al-Qaida militant, who severed ties with the extremist group years ago and has promised representative government and religious tolerance. The rebel command said they would not tell women how to dress. “It is strictly forbidden to interfere with women’s dress or impose any request related to their clothing or appearance, including requests for modesty,” the command said in a statement on social media. Nearly two days after rebels entered the capital, some key government services had shut down after state workers ignored calls to go back to their jobs, the UN official said, causing issues at airports and borders and slowing the flow of humanitarian aid. Rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Golani, also met with Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi Jalali for the first time. Mr Jalali stayed in Syria when Mr Assad fled and has sought to project normalcy since. “We are working so that the transitional period is quick and smooth,” he told Sky News Arabia TV on Monday, saying the security situation had already improved from the day before. At the court of Justice in Damascus, which was stormed by the rebels to free detainees, Judge Khitam Haddad, an aide to the justice minister in the outgoing government, said that judges were ready to resume work quickly. “We want to give everyone their rights,” Mr Haddad said outside the courthouse. “We want to build a new Syria and to keep the work, but with new methods.” But a UN official said some government services had been paralysed as worried state employees stayed at home. The public sector “has just come to a complete and abrupt halt,” said Adam Abdelmoula, UN resident and humanitarian co-ordinator for Syria, noting, for example, that an aid flight carrying urgently needed medical supplies had been put on hold after aviation employees abandoned their jobs. “This is a country that has had one government for 53 years and then suddenly all of those who have been demonised by the public media are now in charge in the nation’s capital,” Mr Abdelmoula told The Associated Press. “I think it will take a couple of days and a lot of assurance on the part of the armed groups for these people to return to work again.” In a video shared on a rebel messaging channel, Mr al-Sharaa said: “You will see there are skills” among the rebels. The Kremlin said Russia has granted political asylum to Mr Assad, a decision made by President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on Mr Assad’s specific whereabouts and said Mr Putin did not plan to meet with him. Damascus was quiet Monday, with life slowly returning to normal, though most shops and public institutions were closed. In public squares, some people were still celebrating. Civilian traffic resumed, but there was no public transport. Long lines formed in front of bakeries and other food stores. There was little sign of any security presence though in some areas, small groups of armed men were stationed in the streets.None
Xiao Ming, once hailed as a prodigy in the world of basketball, rose to fame at a young age for his exceptional skills and promising future. With a lucrative contract and endorsements from top brands, Xiao was seen as the face of Beijing's sports scene for years to come. However, as time went on, things took a turn for the worse.4. Aissa Mandi - The commanding center-back, known for his physicality, aerial dominance, and leadership qualities, bolsters Beijing Guoan's defensive line. Mandi's experience at Real Betis and his ability to organize the backline will provide stability and assurance to the team's defense.
ALDI Ireland shoppers are set to love the new major cleaning product that will help banish hard-to-reach areas. The bargain supermarket is set to stock the shelves of the popular middle aisle with a range of cleaning products and one of them is set to fly off the shelves. The ultimate product to banish hard-to-reach dirt from your car will land from December 27. The Ambiano Portable Vacuum Cleaner is priced at €19.99. Aldi Ireland said: "Keep your spaces clean with this Portable Vacuum Cleaner!" The vacuum itself is small, making it convenient for storage and on-the-go use. And it is also lightweight and durable, perfect to have in the car. The portable vacuum is designed to remove the dirt from hard-to-reach areas, such as corners in your cars, out-of-reach corners with cobwebs and crumbs in the car handbrakes. It can also absorb liquid, which is handy if you accidentally spilt coffee in your cupholder. It comes with two capacities built into the product: a 180ml dust capacity and a 40ml water capacity. And the best thing about this product is that it lasts up to an hour, perfect for deep cleaning days. The suction power is approximately 2.1kpa when selected on low speed and 4.0kpa on high-speed. The product comes with a charging base that takes up to three hours to fully charge the product. The product is available to purchase in white, black and blue. It comes with a three-year warranty to ensure that shoppers get their money's worth. Meanwhile, Lidl Ireland shoppers are rushing to buy major winter staples after they dropped in stores this week. The bargain supermarket has stocked the shelves of the popular middle aisle with a range of affordable heaters. The first item in the range is the 2000W Fan Heater for €12.99 - and it's the perfect product for the house. The temperature is adjustable by controlling the fan strength and it provides two heat settings: 1000W and 2000W. It can also be used as a fan, perfect for summer. The fan heater is ideal for the house as it can be used in any room, making it multi-use for the home. It also comes in two colours - white and black. For those who love the 2000W Fan heater but want to have extra perks - there is a fabulous 2000W Fan Heater with Remote Control for an extra €10. It comes with an adjustable temperature of 15 to 35C and comes with an optional 75-degree oscillation for optimum heat distribution. The remote control allows the homeowner to increase/decrease the fan strength, the temperature , the mode, and the timer and to power it on/off. The German discount supermarket chain came to Ireland in 1999. Aldi’s first few shops opened in November 1999, with locations in Sandyford, Dublin, and Ballincollig, Cork. By the mid-2000s, Aldi bosses had opened numerous stores, focusing on providing high-quality products at low prices. As the recession hit 2008-2012, Aldi's popularity grew as consumers became more price-conscious. The supermarket giant continued it’s expansion in Ireland between 2013-2018, while refurbishing existing stores. By 2018, Aldi had over 130 shops throughout the country. The chain began to focus on expanding its range of Irish-made products and supporting local producers. In 2023, Aldi had over 140 stores in Ireland. The store invested in sustainability initiatives, such as reducing plastic packaging and increasing the availability of organic and eco-friendly products. Aldi chiefs said: “At Aldi we are committed to supporting Irish suppliers. Developed in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi is designed to help the very best Irish suppliers develop their brand. “To date, we’ve invested €10 million in our Grow with Aldi development programme in a bid to find the very best Irish suppliers. “As a result, for a limited time only there are over 47 new products, from 27 Irish suppliers available in store.” Aldi have introduced technological advancements with self-checkout systems and contactless payment options.West Ham show support for hospitalized Antonio before Premier League match
In conclusion, the surge in Chinese assets in the late-night market reflects the resilience and dynamism of the Chinese economy in the face of global challenges. While the current growth trajectory is promising, investors and policymakers must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing potential risks and ensuring the sustainability of the market boom. Only time will tell whether China's asset market can maintain its upward momentum and continue to set new records in the weeks and months to come.
Adding to the turmoil is De Jong's refusal to discuss a contract extension with Barcelona. The midfielder's current deal is set to expire in the next two seasons, but he has made it clear that he will not enter into negotiations for a new contract at this time. This has fueled speculation that De Jong may be considering a move away from the club, especially in light of the recent turmoil surrounding Messi's departure.Adding insult to injury, it was later revealed that Beijing's center had resorted to underhanded tactics to try and gain an edge over his opponents. By committing fouls while flying under the radar, he only succeeded in drawing attention to his lack of skill and sportsmanship. This betrayal of fair play further tarnished his reputation and exposed him as the weakest link in the team.
Title: Employee Fired for Emailing Boss to Request Pay Raise Violating Salary Confidentiality Policy Sparks ControversyChikkamagaluru (Karnataka) Dec 15 (PTI) Actress Shilpa Shetty on Sunday donated a life-size mechanical elephant to Shri Jagadguru Renukacharya Temple here to celebrate the centenary birth ceremony of Shrimad Rambhapuri Veerarudramuni Jagadguru. Launching the mechanical elephant called Veerabhadra, Karnataka Minister Eshwar B Khandre said that technology has made it possible for temples to have elephants without having to keep them in shackles. Also Read | AAP vs BJP Flashpoint: Delhi High Court To Hear on December 16 Plea Against 'Suppression of CAG Reports' by CM Atishi. Shri Jagadguru Renukacharya Temple at the Rambhapuri Peetha has decided never to own or hire live elephants. Lauding the temple's decision, Khandre, who holds the portfolios of Forest, Ecology and Environment said, "Many other temples and maths have requested me to donate an elephant. But as per the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, we cannot donate elephants to any other temple. Under these circumstances, new technologies have come, like the robotic elephant." Also Read | Assam TET Admit Card 2024 Out at madhyamik.assam.gov.in: Hall Ticket for Assam Teacher Eligibility Test Examination Released, Get Direct Link and Know Steps To Download. The elephant donation to the temple was facilitated by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and Bengaluru-based animal welfare NGO, Compassionate Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA). According to PETA India, the three-meter-tall mechanical elephant weighs 800 kg and is made of rubber, fibre, metal, mesh, foam, and steel, and runs on five motors. The forest minister thanked PETA, CUPA and the actress on behalf of the forest department and Karnataka government. "It's the need of the hour, and they (elephants) have a right to live on this Earth." Karnataka Energy Minister K J George and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Sringeri, T D Rajegowda were present. Shri Jagadguru Renukacharya Temple is the first shrine in Chikkamagaluru district to have this technology. Veerabhadra will be used to conduct cruelty-free ceremonies at the temple, helping real elephants stay with their herd in the jungle. Appreciating the efforts of PETA India and CUPA in donating mechanical elephants to temples, chief swami of the Peetha, Rambhapuri Jagadguru, said, "We encourage more temples and maths to join us by welcoming a mechanical elephant." According to PETA, most elephants held captive in temples and other places suffer from excruciating foot problems and leg wounds due to chaining to concrete for hours on end and many become frustrated and lash out, sometimes killing mahouts or other humans or animals. Quoting figures from the Heritage Animal Task Force's report, PETA said captive elephants killed 526 people in Kerala in a 15-year period. PETA India had also facilitated the donation of a mechanical elephant to Irinjadappilly Sri Krishna Temple in Thrissur, Kerala, with the help of actor Parvathy Thiruvothu. According to PETA India, now, at least 10 mechanical elephants are used in temples across south India, of which it has donated six. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)
Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries said Monday they would freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians, a day after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad. While Berlin and other governments said they were watching the fast-moving developments in the war-ravaged nation, Austria signalled it would soon deport refugees back to Syria. Far-right politicians elsewhere made similar demands, including in Germany -- home to Europe's largest Syrian community -- at a time when immigration has become a hot-button issue across the continent. Alice Weidel, of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany, reacted with disdain to Sunday's mass rallies by jubilant Syrians celebrating Assad's downfall. "Anyone in Germany who celebrates 'free Syria' evidently no longer has any reason to flee," she wrote on X. "They should return to Syria immediately." World leaders and Syrians abroad watched in disbelief at the weekend as Islamist-led rebels swept into Damascus, ending Assad's brutal rule while also sparking new uncertainty. A German foreign ministry spokesman pointed out that "the fact that the Assad regime has been ended is unfortunately no guarantee of peaceful developments" in the future. Germany has taken in almost one million Syrians, with most arriving in 2015-16 under ex-chancellor Angela Merkel. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said many Syrian refugees "now finally have hope of returning to their Syrian homeland" but cautioned that "the situation in Syria is currently very unclear". The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees had imposed a freeze on decisions for ongoing asylum procedures "until the situation is clearer". She added that "concrete possibilities of return cannot yet be predicted and it would be unprofessional to speculate in such a volatile situation". Rights group Amnesty International slammed Germany's freeze on asylum decisions, stressing that for now "the human rights situation in the country is completely unclear". The head of the UN refugee agency also cautioned that "patience and vigilance" were needed on the issue of refugee returns. In Austria, where about 100,000 Syrians live, conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer instructed the interior ministry "to suspend all ongoing Syrian asylum applications and to review all asylum grants". Interior Minister Gerhard Karner added he had "instructed the ministry to prepare an orderly repatriation and deportation programme to Syria". "The political situation in Syria has changed fundamentally and, above all, rapidly in recent days," the ministry said, adding it is "currently monitoring and analysing the new situation". The French interior ministry said it too would put asylum requests from Syrians on hold, with authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway announcing similar moves. Britain's interior ministry said it was taking the same measure "whilst we assess the current situation". The Italian government said late Monday after a cabinet meeting that it too was suspending asylum request "in line with other European partners." The leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats, a coalition partner in the government, said residence permits for Syrian refugees should now be "reviewed". "Destructive Islamist forces are behind the change of power" in Syria, wrote their leader Jimmie Akesson on X. "I see that groups are happy about this development here in Sweden. You should see it as a good opportunity to go home." In Greece, a government spokesman voiced hope that Assad's fall will eventually allow "the safe return of Syrian refugees" to their country, but without announcing concrete measures. In Germany, the debate gained momentum as the country heads towards February elections. Achim Brotel, president of a grouping of German communes, called for border controls to stop fleeing Assad loyalists reaching Germany. The centre-right opposition CDU suggested that rejected Syrian asylum-seekers should now lose so-called subsidiary protection. "If the reason for protection no longer applies, then refugees will have to return to their home country," CDU legislator Thorsten Frei told Welt TV. CDU MP Jens Spahn suggested that Berlin charter flights to Syria and offer 1,000 euros ($1,057) to "anyone who wants to return". A member of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats criticised the debate as "populist and irresponsible". Greens party deputy Anton Hofreiter also said "it is completely unclear what will happen next in Syria" and deportation talk was "completely out of place". Many Syrians in Germany have watched the events in their home country with great joy but prefer to wait and see before deciding whether to return. "We want to go back to Syria," said Mahmoud Zaml, 25, who works in an Arabic pastry shop in Berlin, adding that he hopes to help "rebuild" his country. "But we have to wait a bit now," he told AFP. "We have to see what happens and if it is really 100 percent safe, then we will go back to Syria." burs-fz/rlp/phz/gv/givTitle: British Media: Amorim Admires Rashford, Manchester United Yet to Make Decision on His Future
In response to the incident, local authorities have launched an investigation into the assault on Mr. Zhang and vowed to hold the perpetrator accountable for his actions. The incident has also sparked discussions on enhancing security measures for city management officers and providing them with additional training on conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.
As the discussions concluded, the participants of the China Economic Roundtable Annual Meeting expressed optimism and determination in navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities of the evolving economic landscape. By fostering a comprehensive system, embracing innovation, nurturing entrepreneurship, and promoting sustainability, China is well-positioned to unleash the full potential of its domestic market and achieve lasting prosperity.As the world economy continues to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, A-shares, which refer to stocks traded on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges in China, have been experiencing a mix of ups and downs. Investors and analysts alike are closely monitoring the market outlook and seeking clues to predict the future trend of A-shares. In this context, the recent policy measures introduced by the Chinese government have played a crucial role in boosting market confidence and reshaping the trajectory of A-share performance.
Rumors have been swirling that the second round of stimulus policies could include measures to boost consumer spending, support small businesses, and stimulate economic growth. With the global economy still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries are looking for ways to jumpstart their economies and prevent a prolonged recession. A second round of stimulus policies from China, one of the world's largest economies, could have far-reaching implications for the global economy.
In addition to the positive feedback on Xiang Zuo's haircut, fans were thrilled to see the couple back in action in the kitchen. Known as the "Double Chef Duo," Xiang Zuo and Zhao Xiaohua have captured the hearts of food enthusiasts with their unique cooking style and vibrant personalities. Their dynamic on-screen chemistry and culinary expertise have earned them a loyal following, and fans were delighted to see them back in their element, whipping up delicious dishes and engaging in friendly banter.
Moreover, the resurgence of this term could also be interpreted as a response to the evolving dynamics of the economic landscape. In an environment characterized by technological disruptions, demographic shifts, and geopolitical uncertainties, the traditional toolkit of central banks faces new challenges and limitations. As such, the recalibration of monetary policy towards a moderately loose stance may reflect a recognition of the need for greater flexibility and adaptability in navigating the complexities of the modern economy.