ISLAMABAD - Minister for Defence and Defence Production, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday called on the Ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) where both dignitaries mulled over various avenues to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in different areas such as defence and aviation. The matter of such utmost importance came under discussion during a meeting between Special Envoy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of FDR Ethiopia, Jemal Beker Abdula, and Minister for Defence and Aviation who also holds the portfolio of Defence Production, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, an Ethiopian Embassy news release said. Both sides also discussed full spectrum of ongoing bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation between the two brotherly countries. Khawaja Asif expressed his government’s commitment to increase its presence in the African continent of more than 1.4 billion people with untapped resources. He also apprised the minister about relief and rescue efforts carried out in Gofa region of Ethiopia for permanent relocation of the affected persons.

In the world’s five major hotspots for longevity and health, also known as the Blue Zones, several common factors are fundamental to everyday life. A predominantly plant-based diet and regular exercise are crucial, but maintaining connections with friends, family, and the wider community is also paramount. However, food isn’t the only thing that sets the US apart from the Blue Zones. Loneliness is associated with increased rates of depression and anxiety, but its impact extends to physical health as well. Here are a few upcoming vegan events in the US that are perfect for meeting new friends.

Industry coalition SEA-LNG has underlined the significant progress being made to eradicate methane slip as uptake of the LNG pathway accelerates. With continued collaborative efforts across the value chain, methane slip will be eliminated for all engine technologies within the decade. These engines have effectively eliminated slip already. For low-pressure engine technologies where methane slip remains an issue, manufacturers have already cut the levels of slip from low-pressure 4-stroke engines by more than 85% over the past 25 years. It is worth noting that methane slip has been eradicated for the similar LNG dual-fuel engine technologies used in the heavy-duty vehicle sector.

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Yay Beignet is a fusion of owner George Drake's Ethiopian heritage and his culinary experience studying with chefs in New Orleans. "Of course, Yay Beignet, we have beignets," Owner George Drake said. He says Yay Beignet is a fusion of his Ethiopian heritage and his culinary experience studying with chefs in New Orleans. When Drake moved to Macon, he noticed a lack of options for people to try Ethiopian cuisine. On Tuesdays, you can enjoy their special Ethiopian menu with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony where everything is hand-ground and roasted.

At least two Ethiopian local governments have ordered the closure of dozens of businesses found hiking prices of basic commodities after the central bank floated the national currency, officials said on Thursday. “The businesses were caught making unreasonable price increases mostly on food items … The stocks were imported before the new exchange rate,” said Sewnet Ayele, a spokesperson for the Addis Ababa City Trade Bureau. In Oromiya region, another 19 businesses were closed and three people detained, said Meseret Assefa, head of the Trade Bureau of Oromiya. “Those whose business are closed were the ones who increased prices on items just immediately after the (exchange rate) announcement,” Meseret said. A rate-cut from the Bank of England combines with some Q2 earnings surprises to create a mixed picture for European equities.

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T he road from the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, to the town of Debark in the northern highlands is one of the country’s busiest thoroughfares. In recent months travellers have been terrorised by armed gangs who kidnap bus drivers and their passengers for ransom. On July 3rd more than 100 people were taken hostage by highwaymen demanding up to 1m birr ($17,500) per captive. “We’re too poor to pay,” says one relative. The sibling of another hostage says the kidnappers warned families that without payment they would never see their loved ones alive again.

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Eritrea’s long cycling historyThe historic 2024 Tour de France came just nine years after the first Black Africans competed in cycling's biggest race. At the 2024 Tour de France, Girmay was asked about the impact that Teklehaimanot had on him as a teenager. He has now shown that Black Africans can not only take part but also win the biggest races in cycling. The situation is more stark in the Women’s WorldTour, which has never had a Black African rider in its number. ‘A springboard for change’If Black African riders are ever to form a significant percentage of the professional peloton, investment is needed to address the problems they, and others, face.

On ARC Seattle Thursday, we're showcasing products from a local coffee shop and winery. Starbucks started right in our city, and local coffee shops can be found on almost every corner. On their website, the owner describes a memory of learning to roast coffee with his mother as a child. You can get a bag of Avole's dark roast Ethiopian coffee either in stores or online. Our producer glanced through their signature wines online and thought a particular 2023 rose sounded perfect for summer.

Ethiopian cup winners, Ethiopia Coffee, and runners - up, Wolaitta Dicha have been the most active in the transfer market. Wolaitta Dicha have made four signings and extended a contract of two players. Muluken Addisu, the other player who joined Wollayita Dicha from Sidama Coffee signed a two-year contract that allows him to earn 566 380 Birr monthly salary. Muluken played for Addis Ababa City in the League before heading to Sidama Coffee in 2022. In addition to these signings, the team extended the contracts of Azaryas Abel and Mesay Nikola for two years each.

The Ethiopian athlete Misgana Wakuma finished in 6th place in the men’s 20 km race walk at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday, setting a new national record for Ethiopia with a time of 1:19:31, surpassing his own previous record. Ecuador’s Brian Pintado won the 20km race walk, pulling ahead of the pack in the final stages to claim his country’s first gold medal in the event. The participants competed on a one-kilometer loop in the center of Paris, walking at speeds exceeding 15 km/h in humid conditions, with temperatures around 23°C and 86% humidity. He soon took up race walking while attempting to join the Ethiopian Federal Police Club and received guidance from trainer Hamsale Yakob. The 2024 Paris Olympics are currently underway, but Ethiopian athletics fans will have to wait a bit longer to see their favorite athletes.

Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR), the lower chamber of parliament, on Wednesday endorsed financial agreements involving 1.5 billion US Dollars with the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA), a fund for the poorest countries. The agreements consist of a 1-billion-Dollar grant and a 500-million-Dollar concessional loan to Ethiopia, said Tesfaye Beljige, the government whip in parliament, Xinhua news agency reported. He said the financial agreements aim to support Ethiopia's comprehensive reforms, the target of which is to stabilize the macroeconomic imbalances, with a particular focus on creating jobs, curbing inflation, addressing foreign exchange shortages, and facilitating structural adjustments. The loan is interest-free with a six-year grace period and will be paid in 38 years. The agreements on the grant and loan was signed Tuesday by Ethiopia and the World Bank.

Eighteen gold medals are up for grabs at the Paris Games tomorrow. USA gymnast Simone Biles will compete in the Women’s Individual All-Around, and a USA swimming team that includes Katie Ledecky will be in the Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay. Here are some of the events and when to watch:Track and FieldThe Men’s 20km Race Walk starts at 1:30 a.m. ET/7:30 a.m. ParisWomen’s 20km Race Walk is 3:20 a.m. ET/9:20 a.m. ParisShootingMen’s Smallbore Rifle, Three Positions is at 3:30 a.m. ET/9:30 a.m. ParisRowingWomen’s Double Sculls is at 5:18 a.m. ET/ 11:18 a.m. ParisMen’s Double Sculls, 5:30 a.m. ET/11:30 a.m. ParisWomen’s Four, 5:50 a.m. ET/11:50 a.m. ParisSailingMen’s Skiff, 8:43 a.m. ET/2:43 p.m. ParisWomen’s Skiff, 9:43 a.m. ET/3:43 p.m. ParisJudoMen’s Half Heavyweight (100 kg/220 lbs. ), medal rounds begin, 11:18 a.m. ET/5:18 p.m. ParisWomen’s Half Heavyweight (78 kg/172 lbs. ), medal rounds begin, 11:49 a.m. ET/5:49 p.m. ParisCanoe SlalomMen’s (K-1) Kayak Single, 11:30 a.m. ET/5:30 p.m. ParisGymnasticsWomen’s Individual All-Around, 12:15 p.m. ET/6:15 p.m. ParisFencingWomen’s Team Foil, medal bouts, 1:10 p.m. ET/7:10 p.m. ParisSwimmingWomen’s 200m Butterfly, 2:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. ParisMen’s 200m Backstroke, 2:38 p.m. ET/8:38 p.m. ParisWomen’s 200m Breaststroke, 3:11 p.m. ET/9:11 p.m. ParisWomen’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay, 4:03 p.m. ET/10:03 p.m. Paris