Day: June 27, 2024

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has banned more than 60 citizens from Australia and New Zealand from entering Russia as a response to the sanctions imposed by these two countries against Russian individuals.

“In response to the politically motivated sanctions against Russian individuals and entities imposed by the Australian government as part of the collective West’s Russophobic campaign, entry to our country is closed indefinitely to another 27 Australians, comprising former politicians, executives of Australian companies, university teachers, journalists and public figures,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement carried by (TASS) news agency.

Among those subject to Russian sanctions are former Australian Prime Ministers Tony Abbott and John Howard, Vice Chief of the Defence Force Robert Chipman, and other security officials.

The list also includes former Australian ambassadors to Ukraine, several university professors from Australia, and several journalists.

Russia has also indefinit
ely banned entry to 36 citizens of New Zealand as a response to the sanctions, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“In response to the politically motivated sanctions against Russian individuals and entities imposed by New Zealand’s government as part of the collective West’s Russophobic campaign, entry to our country is closed indefinitely to another 36 New Zealanders, comprising politicians, chiefs of security agencies, university teachers, journalists and public figures,” the statement said.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) held Thursday an introductory meeting for school students joining the first summer environment club, which will be held from Jun. 30 to Jul. 18.

MoECC’s Director of Public Relations and Communication Department, Mohammed Ahmed Al Dhahi discussed the details of the clubs vision and objectives, indicating that its goal is to deepen environmental awareness among young people, instill a culture of environmental sustainability, and introduce the Qatari environment in its marine and terrestrial aspects.

He explained that the program includes many workshops and lectures presented by the Ministry’s experts in addition to many external visits that contribute to introducing these young people to local plants in their natural habitats, and the goals of sustainable environmental development in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent Thursday a cable of congratulations to HE Prime Minister of the Republic of Djibouti Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day.

Source: Qatar News Agency

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reaffirmed unwavering commitment to combating human trafficking in all its forms. They highlighted the significant measures they have implemented to prevent human trafficking, protect victims, and prosecute perpetrators, ensuring compliance with international human rights standards and the obligations arising from the relevant conventions to which the GCC countries are signatories.

This came in a statement delivered by HE Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Dr. Hend Abdulrahman Al Muftah on behalf of the GCC countries. Qatar is the current chair of the GCC and presented the statement during the “Interactive Dialogue on the Report of the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons” at the 56th session of the Human Rights Council.

The GCC countries expressed deep concern over the cases outlined in the Special Rapporteur’s report, emphasizing the importance of protecting the ri
ghts and dignity of all individuals, particularly women and children, who are often victims of and affected by the crime of human trafficking.

They also underscored the need to evaluate current practices in managing maritime migration to ensure respect for human rights and dignity. Furthermore, they reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation, strengthening legal and institutional frameworks, building capacities, and raising public awareness to effectively combat human trafficking.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Apple said that it intends to support spare parts manufactured by third parties for use in repairs, including screens, batteries and others.

The company published a whitepaper entitled “Longevity by Design” explaining its strategy to manufacture longer-lasting products and providing an exceptional long-term user experience.

The paper highlights the efforts of various sections within Apple to ensure the repairability and durability of their products, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security and privacy.

According to The Verge website, True Tone, the feature that adjusts an iPhone display’s white balance to better match your environment, has typically been disabled whenever a third-party replacement screen is detected by iOS. But soon, Apple will allow customers to enable True Tone “to the best performance that can be provided.’ Later this year, Apple is expected to display data for third-party batteries with notice that it cannot verify their authenticity.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Google has announced the launch of several new Chrome browser features in Android and iOS, with the aim of enhancing and streamlining the search experience in mobile devices.

These updates focus on improving the efficiency of day-to-day tasks delivery and keeping up to date with new developments and trending topics.

One of the most notable new additions is the “Chrome Actions” feature of the local search results. The browser will show brief buttons for quick actions, such as direct contact with the organization, obtaining instructions to access it, or reading past users’ ratings when conducting a search for a restaurant or other local company via smartphone.

This feature is currently available in Android devices and is due to be provided by Google in iOS later this year.

Tablet users will benefit from the redesigned title bar in the browser, this new design takes advantage of the large screen space, and is in line with Google’s “Material You” design language, and the new design ensures that the open page
remains visible below the drop-down list of the title bar, making it easier to return to it when needed.

Google also offers the “Shortcut Suggestions” feature in the title bar, which helps to move to websites based on usual writing habits, for example if the user usually searches using the phrase “travel appointments” to access the local transport system site, Chrome will prioritize this proposal when writing begins.

Sports enthusiasts will enjoy live sports match cards in Chrome’s feed on the new tab page, providing automatic match results updates and highlights for favorite teams, ensuring they stay up to date on the latest sports news.

These new updates from Google Chrome contribute to enhancing the efficiency of the mobile search experience, make common tasks faster, and make customized suggestions.

Source: Qatar News Agency