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Power to be cut off in areas in Irbid

The Irbid Electricity Company plans to carry out scheduled power outages in select areas within the northern governorates, which encompass Irbid, Mafraq, and Jerash, on Sunday. These outages are scheduled for maintenance purposes and to enhance the overall network quality. As per the company’s announcement, the planned power interruptions in Irbid Governorate will affect the …

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Israeli occupation forces continue lockdown of Ramallah-district village for second day

Israeli occupation forces have continued to block the entrance to Burqa village, located east of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank, for the second consecutive day, according to Palestinian security sources. The sources reported that Israeli occupation forces have maintained the closure of the main entrance to the village, preventing residents from entering or leaving. …

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Russia puts advanced Sarmat nuclear missile system on ‘combat duty’

Moscow has put into service an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile that Russian President Vladimir Putin has said would make Russia’s enemies “think twice” about their threats, according to reported comments by the head of the country’s space agency. Yuri Borisov, the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, said Sarmat missiles have “assumed combat duty”, according to …

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Typhoon Saola makes landfall on China’s coast after slamming Hong Kong

Typhoon Saola has made landfall in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong as violent winds lashed nearby Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau, leaving at least one dead and a trail of destruction and flooding in many areas. Hong Kong and China’s neighbouring provinces cancelled hundreds of flights on Friday and shut businesses and schools as the …

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XS.com Joins as Global Partner for the  Jordan Financial Expo (JFEX 2023)

Jordan, 31st August 2023 – XS.com, the multinational global FinTech and financial services provider has today announced that it will be the Global Partner of the Jordan Financial Expo & Award JFEX 2023 which is taking place on 5th and 6th September. The event – which is being organised by the AFAQ Group – will …

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Fruits, vegetable prices in central market Thursday

afaq news_Thursday, the Fruits and Vegetables Central Wholesale Market announced the latest prices of fresh produce. According to the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), the market received a total of 2,796 tons of fresh produce including 1,801 tons of vegetables, 826 tons of fruits 167 tons of leafy greens. According to the market’s latest price list (per kilogram): …

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Perpetrators of Houfa accident charged with premeditated murder

afaq news The Wasatia Public Prosecutor has upheld charges of murder of multiple individuals, in violation of Article (327/3), and in accordance with Articles (63 and 64) of the Penal Code. These charges have been levied against the driver of a vehicle responsible for a tragic incident in the Wasatia area of Houfa. Last Monday, …

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Private schools mandate pregnancy test for female teacher employment

afaq news As the new academic year commences, the Teachers Committee of the General Trade Union of Workers in Private Education has discovered concerning practices by private schools targeting female teachers. Among these revelations is the requirement for female teachers to provide a pregnancy test as part of their employment documentation. The committee has reported multiple …

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UBS says Credit Suisse merger to cause 3,000 job cuts in Switzerland

afaq news Banking giant UBS said Thursday that its merger with former rival Credit Suisse and full absorption of its Swiss unit would cause 3,000 job cuts in Switzerland in the coming years. “Around 1,000 redundancies will result from the integration of Credit Suisse Schweiz,” UBS chief executive Sergio Ermotti said in a conference call …

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Three Israeli Occupation soldiers injured in run-over operation in Ramallah

afaq news Thursday morning, three Israeli Occupation soldiers were injured in a run-over operation near the Beit Sira checkpoint, situated west of Ramallah, according to Roya’s correspondent in Palestine. The correspondent further noted that among the injured, two are in critical health condition, while the third endured moderate injuries. It was additionally highlighted that Israeli Occupation Forces …

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