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Tanzania's Dar Es Salaam - Pahala Mansury, the vice foreign minister, stressed the significance of revitalising the Global South solidarity spirit, especially between Africa and Indonesia. Vice Foreign Minister Pahala made this statement in Dar es Salaam on 20 July during a meeting with Tanzania's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mbarouk Nassor Mbarouk, and prominent businesspeople from Tanzania. Vice Foreign Minister Pahala talked about plans for the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF), which aims to revive the spirit of Global South solidarity, particularly between Indonesia and Africa, during a breakfast meeting with Tanzanian business leaders. Vice Foreign Minister Pahala made invites in this regard and conveyed optimism that Tanzanian businesspeople would attend and actively participate in the II IAF, especially in business forums, exhibitions, and other relevant business gatherings that are country-specific.  In addition to investigating pote

Princess Kate has received praise for taking a wise decision. One commentator called Princess Kate's Wimbledon presence a "hugely positive" step towards King Charles's aim for a reduced monarchy. As everyone is aware, the royal family had some difficulties at the beginning of 2024. The monarch's cancer diagnosis in February stunned royal admirers, and Catherine's disease was made public in an emotional video message the same month. The most diligent royal, Princess Anne, recently took a temporary hiatus from her royal duties as a result of brain injuries she sustained in an incident involving a horse. Amid the escalating health problems, royal specialists questioned the King's proposal for a more limited monarchy. Nevertheless, in spite of her cancer treatment, Charles's cherished daughter-in-law made sure to participate in public obligations. The Princess of Wales made her debut at Trooping the Colour and most recently went to the Wimbledon me

RIYADH: The Saudi Press Agency said late Thursday that the Kingdom's Border Guard has foiled multiple attempts by criminals to smuggle drugs into the nation. Asir police officers found 125,500 and 11,893 narcotic pills in the Al-Raboah and Al-Farsha neighbourhoods, respectively. Three Ethiopian nationals were detained in the Dhahran Al-Janub neighbourhood of Asir for attempting to import 27 kg of hashish into the nation. Residents and citizens are being urged by the authorities to report any information about drug-related smuggling or sales by calling 999 in other parts of the Kingdom and 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province. Additionally, they can reach the General Directorate of Narcotics Control by email at 995@gdnc.gov.sa or by phone at 995. There will be rigorous confidentiality applied to all reports.   Source arabnews.com

  Indonesia is anticipated to quickly join the list of countries where Indians can travel without a visa. The most recent sources state that plans to remove Indian travellers from needing a visa are underway and should be completed by October. Indonesia is anticipated to quickly join the list of countries where Indians can travel without a visa. The nation in Southeast Asia has reportedly said that efforts to extend its visa exemption programme are proceeding as planned. Travellers from 20 nations, including India, will be able to enter Indonesia without a visa thanks to this project. The proposal to prolong the visa exemption policy is moving forward, according to a statement issued by Sandiaga Uno, the minister of tourism. The minister went on to say that before the elections in October 2024, the policy should be finalised. Which nations will qualify? There are rumours that 20 nations will be eligible to enter Indonesia without a visa. They are as follows: Australia China (PRC) Ind

RIYADH: According to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, as part of its strategy to promote organic produce, it has given 165 farmers SR1,617,831 ($431,000) during the last eight months. According to the ministry, 165 farmers' petitions to convert to organic farming were received. A 12-month contract was recently inked by the government to assist small farmers in making the transition to organic farming.   The objectives of the contract are to produce food that is safe and of high quality, protect the environment and natural resources, optimise irrigation water consumption, and encourage and assist organic farming. As per the agreement, the Saudi Organic Farming Society will conduct escorted field visits, assess farms that intend to transition to organic farming practices, and get them ready for certification and inspection. The Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Programme was launched in January by King Salman with the goal of increasing the production, pr

Jakarta - U.S. Graduate Fair 2024, an event for prospective graduate students featuring representatives from 17 top U.S. universities, the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), the Fulbright Programme, and the U.S. Embassy's EducationUSA programme, is being held this week by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). On July 18, in Yogyakarta; on July 20, in Jakarta; and on July 21, in Surabaya, there will be an education fair. In 2024, USAID and the U.S.-Indonesia Society (USINDO) will jointly host the U.S. Graduate Fair, where aspiring students and their families can discover graduate programmes in a variety of subjects, including public policy, business, education, and health. Attendees will obtain knowledge about the graduate school system in the United States, application processes, and student life in addition to having the opportunity to interact directly with university representatives and scholarship providers. Arizona State University, Bos

In response to criticism of her new single Woman's World, Katy Perry finally spoke out. Recently, Katy Perry spoke out against the criticism directed at her new track, "Woman's World," calling it "satire." Her fans and followers became enraged when the video was criticised for being directed towards men. In response to the fans' outcry, the American Idol judge said in a recent social media post that the purpose was only to parody the topic of "gender norms." She sent the following message with a video clip on X, the former name for Twitter: "You can achieve anything! even in jest! Girlboss a**hole! You're capable; go, girl!" She said, acting quite strangely, "We're just kind of having fun, being a bit snarky with it. It's quite ironic and slapstick." She went on to clarify: "And with this set, it's like, 'Oooh, we're not about the male gaze but we really are about the male gaze,' and we