Month: May 2023

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Berliner Tageszeitung: Criminal complaint in Berlin, Germany, against Elon Musk and Twitter for possible fraud to the detriment of users

Berliner Tageszeitung: Criminal complaint in Berlin, Germany, against Elon Musk and Twitter for possible fraud to the detriment of users

Berliner Tageszeitung: Criminal complaint in Berlin, Germany, against Elon Musk and Twitter for possible fraud to the detriment of users

BERLIN, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BERLINER TAGESZEITUNG reports today that a criminal complaint has been filed with the Berlin public prosecutor’s office against Elon Musk, file number: 253 UJs 1012/23, alleging that Musk charged Twitter users on their credit cards but blocked them without giving any reason.

Source: https://www.BerlinerTageszeitung.de/wirtschaft/269895-criminal-complaint-in-berlin-germany-against-elon-musk-and-twitter-for-possible-fraud-to-the-detriment-of-twitter-users.html

“Blocking user accounts is a daily occurrence at Twitter, but the fact that they then continuously charge money to users’ credit cards makes the matter explosive and is currently occupying the Berlin Public Prosecutor’s Office (Federal Republic of Germany). In any case, the question arises as to how much power a medium like Twitter can be granted at all and when the regulatory authorities should intervene to protect Twitter users.”

Incidentally, this is not the first time Elon Musk has been investigated, as there is also currently an investor lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The lawsuit is about Musk’s tweets in August 2018 with the premature announcement that he wanted to take the electric car company off the stock market and had secured the financing to do so. It later emerged that there were no firm commitments from investors.

“Elon Musk lied,” said a lawyer for the plaintiffs.

US Judge Edward Chen (Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California) had already found in the 2022 trial that Musk’s statements in the tweets had not been true.

“We will continue to monitor the case closely and report further developments as new information becomes available. It remains to be seen how the criminal charges against Elon Musk and Twitter will develop and what the consequences might be.

From a factual point of view, it should be noted that according to Article 48 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the presumption of innocence applies to defendants and accused persons, which must also apply in the case of the criminal charges against Elon Musk for “suspected fraud to the detriment of Twitter users”.

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Occupation forces bulldoze lands on eastern outskirts of Gaza Strip

The Israeli occupation forces carried out an incursion on Wednesday into the eastern outskirts of the besieged Gaza Strip.

Palestinian media outlets reported that 9 of the occupation’s vehicles and 14 bulldozers have carried out an incursion east of Jabalia and Khan Yunus, southern Gaza Strip, and they bulldozed lands there.

On Tuesday, the occupation forces carried out an incursion east of al-Zeitoun neighborhood and opened toxic gas bombs on the Palestinian farmers which forced them to leave their lands.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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Tabbaa, Director General of Saudi (Mawhiba) Center of Excellence discuss educational cooperation

The Minister of Education, Dr. Darem Tabbaa, discussed Wednesday Khaled Al-Sharif, Director General of Saudi (Mawhiba) Center of Excellence, prospects for joint cooperation.

That came on the sidelines of the 13th Arab Education Ministers Conference, which is being held in the Moroccan capital of Rabat under the auspices of the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO).

Minister Tabbaa showed Syria’s interest in the field of excellence, creativity and gifted care through a number of educational programs and activities for the distinguished of different age groups.

During the meeting, an invitation was presented to Syria to participate with a number of Arab countries in an annual event organized by Mawhiba Center, which begins next June and ends next September.

Mawhiba is a Saudi foundation that aims to discover and nurture creative people in scientific fields, and to contribute to building a system and model for talent and creativity locally, regionally and globally.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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Ershadi: Israeli attacks on Syrian territory a serious threat to regional peace and stability

Iran’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Zahra Ershadi, has affirmed that the Israeli terrorist attacks on Syrian territory clearly violate international humanitarian law and the principles of the UN Charter and pose a serious threat to peace and stability in the region.

In a speech during a meeting of the UN Security Council, Ershadi said that the failure of the international community to stop the Israeli aggressive acts and terrorist attacks against Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is a matter of great concern.

“Iran strongly condemns these heinous crimes and stresses the urgent need to take urgent and decisive measures to confront this outlaw entity,” Ershadi noted.

Ershadi added that the humanitarian situation in Syria still faces challenges, especially that the current level of funding allocated to the humanitarian response in Syria is much less than what is required, and this funding shortage severely hinders the ability of the UN to provide adequate assistance to those in need.

The Iranian diplomat went on saying that the continuation of unilateral coercive measures remains an obstacle to improving the humanitarian and economic situation in Syria, as these illegal measures have exacerbated the challenges faced by the Syrian people and severely hindered the ability of the Syrian government to provide basic services to those in need.

Ershadi noted that in order to effectively deal with the humanitarian and economic crisis in Syria, a comprehensive approach is necessary, and this approach must include several key elements, including the provision of adequate funding and the lifting of sanctions.

Ershadi pointed out that terrorism still poses a threat to Syria and the region, and it must be confronted firmly.

She stressed that the illegal presence of foreign military forces in Syria is the main source of insecurity in this country, and it must be ended in order to create a suitable environment to resolve the crisis.

Combating terrorism must be carried out with full respect for national sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Syria and should not be used as an excuse to violate these basic principles of international law, the Iranian Ambassador stressed.

Ershadi noted that Syria’s participation in the meetings of the Arab League and the resumption of its relations with Arab countries represent important steps in supporting security, stability and prosperity of Syria and the region.

She expressed hope that Western countries will also review and correct their policy towards Syria soon.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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Ministry of Health Ready to Serve Pilgrims through 14 Air, Land and Sea Ports

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is ready to provide health services to pilgrims entering the Kingdom through 14 air, land and sea ports to perform the Hajj rituals this year.

The MOH has set a number of health requirements at the ports to prevent diseases and outbreaks and maintain health security as part of its keenness to provide pioneering and excellent preventive and curative services during the Hajj season.

Such services start with the pilgrims’ journey from their homeland until the end of rituals through an integrated system and tight strategies employed by the health monitoring centres at ports implemented in stages according to the annual plan to be completed before the start of the Hajj season.

The MOH health services at ports are the first line of defence in maintaining health security for Hajj, following the precautionary measures per epidemiological developments and international health regulations that apply to pilgrims, their luggage and means of transportation, as well as updating health requirements, instructions and guidance for Hajj based on the global epidemiological situation. This is in addition to the requirements that must be met before issuing the Hajj visa, and an accurate health assessment upon arrival at the ports to detect symptoms of infectious diseases and visitors having their health history recorded by the service. The MOH also coordinates and cooperates with the ministries of health in countries from which pilgrims originate to apply health requirements.

The MOH confirmed that the health monitoring centres at all land, air and sea ports have been sufficiently equipped with human resources working around the clock during the season along with curative and preventive medical supplies and the provision of ambulances for emergencies.

The centres ensure that all health requirements are applied to pilgrims, especially those from countries with a high epidemiology risk of communicable diseases, to prevent the spread of diseases by inspecting international travel documents, which show proof of vaccination of pilgrims in their homeland and all means of transport used for their journey.

The centres also coordinate with the relevant authorities at the ports to inspect any food carried by pilgrims, record the numbers of arriving pilgrims and report the preventive measures applied to the visitors in their homeland and at the ports through the MOH’s Health Electronic Surveillance Network (HESN) program.

The MOH also provides other preventive services, including immunizations, preventive treatment for those coming from the African meningitis belt countries, effective continuous monitoring and evaluation with a safe path provided at the ports to manage suspected cases, preparing isolation rooms in coordination with the relevant authorities, providing first aid for transferring those with infectious diseases, in addition to training workers at the ports on infection control procedures in order to ensure workplace safety, in coordination with the competent authorities at all ports.

The MOH is keen to raise health awareness for pilgrims and their families upon their arrival in the Kingdom and implement many initiatives at the ports by distributing educational leaflets and broadcasting educational programs through display screens in the halls in different languages, including Urdu, French, English and Indonesian.

The MOH is also keen to strengthen international cooperation and coordinate with international organizations, such as The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), to exchange information and successful experiences in the field of public health and travel safety, raise the level of health awareness in infection control for port workers and ensure that all pilgrims receive the necessary immunizations before travel, according to the protocols issued in the annual plan.

The ports where medical services will be provided include Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Prince Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Airport in Yanbu, Taif International Airport and other smaller, regional airports throughout the Kingdom.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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SAR: Haramain High Speed Railway and Mashaaer Metro Line Ready to Transport Pilgrims

The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) said the Haramain High Speed Railway and Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro Line are ready to transport pilgrims with ease and convenience during this year’s Hajj season.

SAR has harnessed all capabilities to improve the pilgrims’ experience through the Haramain High Speed Railway, one of the top 10 fastest trains in the world, which connects the Two Holy Mosques, passing through King Abdullah Economic City and Jeddah.

According to SAR, Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro Line is ready, and preventive maintenance and testing of trains and stations have been completed, attesting to the highest standards of safety and quality. Trips start on the 7th day of Dhu al-Hijjah (June 25) and continue till the end of the days of Tashreeq. Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro Line is expected to witness more than 2,000 trips by 17 trains that will pass by nine stations in Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina to serve the pilgrims visiting the holy sites.

Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Oman, China Explore Investment Opportunities in Energy, Minerals Sectors

Mohsin Hamad Al Hadrami, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals met here today with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of the People’s Republic of China.

The meeting aimed at exploring opportunities of enhancing economic cooperation and partnership in the fields of energy and minerals.

During the meeting, Chinese companies with expertise and technologies in energy and minerals industries were invited to invest in the Sultanate of Oman. It also underscored the importance of the 10th Arab-China Business Conference, which will be held next month in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

The Omani delegation discussed means of localizing industries related to renewable energy and green hydrogen.

The meetings come within the framework of the visit of representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Oman Investment Authority (OIA) and the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) to highlight various opportunities.

It is worth noting that China imports more than 80% of Oman’s total crude oil production.

Source: Oman News Agency

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Oman Oil Price Drops 2.41 US Dollars

Oman oil price (July delivery) today reached 71.71 US Dollars, comprising a drop by 2.41 US Dollars from the price of yesterday (Tuesday), which was 74.12 US Dollars.

The average price of Oman oil (May delivery) has stabilized at 78.49 US Dollars per barrel, thus 3.74 US Dollars per barrel lower than April delivery 2023.

Source: Oman News Agency

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Dhofar Municipality, Partners Discuss Khareef Season 2023

Dhofar Municipality today organized a forum with strategic partners to discuss the activities of the “Dhofar Khareef Season 2023”, as part of ongoing partnership between the municipality and private sector institutions.

The forum was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, who felicitated private sector institutions and strategic partners.

The forum included a visual presentation on Dhofar seasons, as well as discussions dealing with developing the season’s facilities and events

Source: Oman News Agency

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Oman, Switzerland Hold Political Consultations Session

The Sultanate of Oman and the Swiss Federation today held the 5th round of political consultations.

The Omani side was headed by Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Political Affairs, while the Swiss side was headed by Maya Tissafi, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Division at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

The round of consultations reviewed bilateral relations and the two sides stressed their keenness on promoting those relations on various fields.

The two sides also exchanged views on several regional and international matters of mutual interest.

Source: Oman News Agency

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Oman Participates in High-Level Arab Conference on Child Rights

The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Social Development, took part today via video-conferencing in the 6th High-level Arab Conference on Child Rights.

The event was held under the title “Effective and sustainable development investment that guarantees the rights of the Arab child”.

The Sultanate of Oman was represented during the meeting by Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Development.

The conference highlighted several agenda in a bid to devise child-friendly public policies and identify challenges.

Source: Oman News Agency