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Some 80 nations are forging a landmark digital trade pact. The US stands out

GENEVA: About 80 countries agreed on rules governing global digital trade, including the recognition of electronic signatures and protection against online fraud, but failed to secure the United States’ participation, reports said on Friday. After five years of negotiations, the coordinators of Australia, Japan and Singapore released what they called a “stabilized text”, which was praised by the European Union as “historic news” and by Britain as “groundbreaking”. EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis announced on social media that the negotiations had resulted in the first global rules for digital trade. Britain stressed that the agreement commits all participants to digitize

July 21, 2024

Sikhs expose India as serial human rights abuser at landmark UN event

Members of the World Sikh Parliament. – is provided India’s disingenuous attempts to avoid scrutiny of its human rights record by top UN human rights experts came to an embarrassing end in Geneva this week. More than twenty years past the deadline, the Human Rights Commission (HRC) has finally managed to review India’s compliance with the provisions of the 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Members of the World Sikh Parliament followed a powerful 24-page written submission with face-to-face interactions with HRC members in Geneva, hours before a top Indian delegation was grilled by the panel over

June 30, 2024

The far-right sees the victory as a landmark as France votes in high-stakes early elections

A woman casts her vote as she votes in a polling station inside the town hall of Coutius during the first round of France’s crucial parliamentary election in Dumbea in the second electoral district of the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, June 30, 2024. — AFP The National Rally Party is expected to win. The first round of elections starts at 08:00. A large attendance is expected. French people are set to vote in snap parliamentary elections today (Sunday) that could see the far-right National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, sweep into power for the first

June 15, 2024

China Li Qiang’s landmark visit strengthens ties with Australia and New Zealand

SYDNEY: Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia on Saturday, saying relations were “back on track” as he began the first visit by a Chinese premier to the major trading partner in seven years. Australia is “uniquely positioned to connect the West with the East” and is “an important force of economic globalization and global multipolarity,” Li said at Adelaide Airport, according to a Chinese embassy statement.Bilateral relations are “getting back on track after a period of upheavals,” Li said. Australia is the largest supplier of iron ore to China, which has been an investor in Australian mining projects, although

May 10, 2024

Pakistani startup Bookme scores landmark deals

Pakistani startup Bookme has secured landmark deals to enter the Saudi market in Riyadh.Bookme, the renowned Pakistani travel technology platform, has signed two landmark agreements to grow its network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Having been in business for the last 11 years, Bookme has changed the ticketing scene in Pakistan. The platform single-handedly developed the e-ticketing industry in Pakistan and made access to travel and entertainment seamless for customers. Initially, Bookme signed an agreement with Mrsool, a domestic Saudi delivery platform that operates across Saudi Arabia and Egypt. With over eight million customers, Mrsool has become the

March 18, 2024

Sports

Ten Hag hopes Liverpool’s landmark win could be Manchester United’s turning point

MANCHESTER: Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United’s thrilling 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final win over Liverpool can be the starting point for a successful end to a troubled season for the Red Devils. United’s last chance at silverware this season appeared to be slipping away at Old Trafford on Sunday as the home side had to twice come from behind late on to end Liverpool’s chances of a quadruple in Jurgen Klopp’s final season. Amad Diallo’s breakaway goal in extra time earned a chaotic tie in the 121st minute and could prove to be a turning point in the Ten Hag’s

March 5, 2024

Man charged with ‘greenhouse gas’ smuggling in landmark case

Hart’s actions are seen as undermining international efforts to combat climate change HFCs are potent greenhouse gases commonly found in refrigerators and air conditioners.—AFP/file A Californian, Michael Hart, has been arrested and charged in what is believed to be the first prosecution for smuggling potent greenhouse gases from Mexico into the United States. CNN mentionted. The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of California revealed that Hart, 58, of San Diego, pleaded not guilty Monday at a federal court hearing. Hart is accused of smuggling hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration, and then selling them for

February 11, 2024

Cayman court upholds enforcement of KE dispute in landmark ruling

The liquidators later sold IGCF GP to a company linked to Pakistani businessman Shaheryar Chishty View of K-Electric headquarters, with solar panels in the parking lot, in Karachi. — K-Electric Website/ Archive The plaintiff claims that IGCF GP had taken a loan from Chishty’s company. Chishty allegedly runs the IGCF for his own benefit. Asiapak has secured security for all remaining assets of IGCF. LONDON: The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has upheld the enforcement of a London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) award requiring disclosure of records relating to a former Abraaj Group investment fund that owns a

December 3, 2023