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Joint Action Plan to Promote Cooperation between Gulf, Central Asian Countries

A meeting on Wednesday between the foreign ministers of the Gulf and Central Asian countries underlined the need to accelerate joint cooperation and support the implementation of the approved joint action plan, in order to face escalating global challenges and meet the aspirations of the peoples of the two regions.…

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Gulf nations demand Netflix remove ‘offensive’ content

A GCC committee said the unspecified content ‘violates Islamic and societal values and principles’.

Al Jazeera

Netflix told by Gulf states to drop videos violating Islam

Six Gulf Arab states have told streaming service company Netflix Inc to stop broadcasting material that they said violates the region’s Islamic values and threatened legal action if it did not act.

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Six Gulf states warn Netflix over content violating ‘Islamic values’

Gulf states did not identify the type of content, though Saudi Arabia state-media condemned shows with gay characters

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Karnataka exploring path correction in education: Minister

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Chennai’s stormwater drains: a subterranean magic bullet?

While the Greater Chennai Corporation has embarked on an ambitious project of constructing new stormwater drains across the city in a seemingly impossible timeline for flood mitigation, residents express hope that the inconvenience caused at the execution stage will be worth the outcome

The Hindu

UK to Exempt Gulf Citizens from Entry Visa as of 2023

Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) nationals will be exempted from the visa requirements to enter the UK as of 2023 and benefit from the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) scheme. The ambassadors of the GCC countries in London met with British Home Secretary Priti Patel at the Bahraini Embassy.

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GCC, MWL Condemn Terrorist Attack in Mogadishu

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf has condemned a deadly terrorist attack that targeted a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu. Al-Hajraf said GCC Member States reject all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism, and offered condolences and sympathy to the families of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Glasgow taxi drivers can now install permanent screens to help prevent 'violent attacks'

The Licensing and Regulatory Committee at Glasgow City Council (GCC) voted in favour of the move on Sunday. Safety screens were permitted before but as a temporary measure to help prevent the spread of deadly Covid-19.

Glasgow Live

Talks on free trade agreement with U. K. moving at faster pace: Piyush Goyal

India has signed a trade pact with the UAE in a "record" time and "now our talks with the U. K. is moving at a faster pace", Piyush Goyal said.

The Hindu

Hawkers evicted from NSC Bose Road complain of loss of livelihood

They say the alternative spots earmarked by the Greater Chennai Corporation have hygiene and safety issues

The Hindu

GCC Condemns Israeli Aggression Against Gaza

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nayef Al-Hajraf condemned the military aggression of the brutal Israeli occupation forces on the Gaza Strip, which killed and wounded a number of Palestinians.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sri Lankans chase for jobs in West Asia hurts NRIs

1.56 lakh Sri Lankans have left country in search of pastures green

The Hindu

Coldplay Glasgow: Road restrictions drivers should know about ahead of gig

Coldplay are set to come to Glasgow to perform at Hampden Stadium as part of their 'Music of the Spheres' World Tour - so what are the roads that are closing? Here's what you need to know.

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‘Steps already taken to spruce up beaches’

The need is to make beaches disabled friendly, says Corporation Commissioner

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Tribunal rulings for gender-critical women have key implications

Analysis: recent cases strengthen protections for debate, but questions remain around workplace conflicts

The Hindu

The message for Biden — West Asia has moved on

The U.S. President’s visit could serve his domestic interests to some extent, but it has made no difference to the region

Wales Online

Lesbian barrister wins discrimination case against chambers over gender-critical views

Allison Bailey took action against her employer and LGBT charity Stonewall after complaints about her views on transgender issues

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Street vendors appeal for fair, transparent survey

Apprehensive about the absence of Town Vending Committees, many street vendors have demanded a moratorium on evictions till the survey is completed

The Guardian - UK

Law chambers discriminated against gender-critical barrister, tribunal rules

Panel awards Allison Bailey payout in row over trans rights but rejects her claim against Stonewall

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Mixed result for 'gender-critical' barrister in employment tribunal

A LESBIAN barrister was discriminated against by her chambers because of her “gender-critical belief” and has been awarded £22,000 in…

The Independent UK

Allison Bailey: Barrister awarded £22,000 after employer discriminated against her over gender critical views

The barrister claimed she lost work and income due to Garden Court Chamber’s involement with Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Gulf Commitment to Preserving Regional Security, Deepening Defense Cooperation

The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the US have reaffirmed on Saturday their joint commitment to maintaining regional security and stability and supporting diplomatic efforts seeking to reduce regional tensions. They also stressed the need for strengthening their regional cooperation on the levels of security, intelligence…

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Saudi Arabia Calls on Iran to Cooperate with Regional Countries, US Says Won’t Leave Void to Be Filled by Others

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, chaired on Saturday the Jeddah Security and Development Summit on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The summit was attended by leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as…

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Eco park should not shrink capacity of Villivakkam lake, NGT tells Chennai Corporation

The National Green Tribunal has asked the Greater Chennai Corporation to create a new lake spanning 22 acres or deepen two existing lakes in the Kosasthalaiyar River Basin lieu of the establishment of eco amusement park in the Villivakkam-Konnur lake area

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