Sebastian Coe Re-elected as World Athletics President – Ethiopian Monitor
The 54th World Athletics Congress has reelected Sebastian Coe as President of the international governing body of athletics sport. Thirty-one candidates were involved in the election for the World Athletics President, four Vice Presidents and 13 individual Council Members. On Thursday, President Coe was elected for a third term at the 54th World Athletics Congress in Budapest. Coe is not the only one reelected at the WA Congress held two days ahead of the 2023 World Athletics Championships. Eugene, Oregon, will host the World Athletics U20 Championships for the second time in 2026, having first played host in 2014 and also welcomed athletes for the World Athletics Championships last year.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 18:35 UTC
PUCT echoes ERCOT call for power conservation
The Voluntary Conservation Notice is in effect from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. CT today, Thursday, August 17. Voluntary conservation is a widely used industry tool that can help lower demand during a specific period of time, typically late afternoon and evening. Today’s Voluntary Conservation Notice is part of ERCOT’s Texas Advisory and Notification System (TXANS), which alerts the public of grid conditions. ERCOT and the PUCT are asking Texans to take simple power conservation steps to reduce demand on the grid. Last summer, ERCOT set 11 new peak demand records.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 18:34 UTC
Ethiopia earns 102 mln USD from energy exports in 2022/2023 fiscal year
ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia has earned 102 million U.S. dollars from energy exports to neighboring Sudan, Kenya and Djibouti in the Ethiopian 2022/2023 fiscal year which ended on July 7, an Ethiopian official said on Thursday. Menlik Getahun, head of sales and customer management office at state owned Ethiopian Electric Power, said the revenue the east African country earned from energy exports in the 2022/2023 fiscal year had shown an increase of four percent from 95 million U.S. dollars earned from energy exports during the 2021/2022 fiscal year. Getahun further said Ethiopia is currently working to resolve around 50 million U.S. dollars of unpaid energy bills from conflict wracked Sudan. Ethiopia's energy exports are part of a broader plan to economically integrate the East African region through electricity. The Ethiopian government had previously announced its plan to increase the country's export revenue from electric power to 400 million U.S. dollars within the coming 10 years.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 18:25 UTC
Celebrating library's Summer of Learning
Children, teens, families and caregivers who participated in The Seattle Public Library’s Summer of Learning program are invited to a free celebration of stories at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27. Walk, ride your bike, take the light rail or drive — parking is free — to the Burke’s location on the University of Washington campus and join us for a fun day honoring youth participants of The Seattle Public Library’s 2023 Time Travel Summer of Learning program. Other special activities include:• Making Ethiopian clay pinch pots with Daniel Kebede• Enjoying activities with South End Stories• Learning more about The Seattle Public Library and signing up for a library card. The Burke Museum is on the University of Washington campus at 4303 Memorial Way N.E., Seattle. Find out more about the event on this Burke Museum website.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 18:22 UTC
Ethiopian leaders meet with MWL chief
Denmark taking Al-Qaeda threat ‘seriously’ amid anger over Qur’an burningsCOPENHAGEN: Denmark is taking a threat earlier this week by terrorist organization Al-Qaeda “very seriously” amid lingering anger over recent public burnings of copies of the Qur’an. The militant terror group issued a threat against Denmark and Sweden through its official media channel As-Sahab, confirmed by the Danish security and intelligence service, Politiets Efterretningstjeneste. “We have issued a security alert to Danish embassies and emphasized the host countries to provide their support,” said Rasmussen. “Religious freedom is a fundamental human right protected by various treaties and conventions. Denmark, and then prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, stood firm on the right to freedom of expression at the time.
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August 17, 2023 17:18 UTC
JetBlue Plus Card Crowned Best Co-Branded Airline Credit Card by J.D. Power
JetBlue's Plus Card, in collaboration with Barclays, has clinched the top spot in J.D. The accolade, a reflection of feedback from over 30,000 credit card users in the U.S., recognizes the card's superior rewards, benefits, and overall customer experience. JetBlue's recent TrueBlue® loyalty program, unveiled earlier this year, complements the Plus Card by offering members lucrative opportunities to accrue points, perks, and attain the revered TrueBlue Mosaic® status. The JetBlue Plus Card offers a multitude of benefits, from bonus points on eligible JetBlue purchases to complimentary first checked bags for the cardholder and up to three travel companions on JetBlue-operated flights. Having thrived in a partnership spanning over seven years, both JetBlue and Barclays remain resolute in their dedication to elevating the travel experience for JetBlue Plus cardmembers.
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 16:57 UTC
Majority of recent Ethiopian immigrants to Israel are Christians
Two-thirds of the immigrants from Ethiopia to Israel between 2020 and 2022 identified as Christians, according to official data from the Population and Immigration Authority. The official data was publicized by The Israeli Immigration Policy Center (IIPC) and was seen by The Jerusalem Post. It reveals that out of more than 5,000 immigrants from Ethiopia who arrived in Israel as part of Operation Tzur Israel, 3,301 identified as Christians. Earlier this week, Israeli citizens of Ethiopian descent and advocates of Ethiopian Jewish immigration assembled outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem. A coalition of advocacy groups supporting Ethiopian Jews voiced their concerns on Thursday.
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August 17, 2023 15:35 UTC
‘Humans everywhere’: lions cling on in Ethiopia’s last patches of wilderness
“Twenty years ago, you would always see lions lying in the road,” says Asaye Alemayehu, who runs the Nabu project. There are about 1,100 lions clinging on in Ethiopia’s last remaining pockets of wilderness, according to a study published in 2021. Farms rub up against areas of protected forest in Ethiopia’s Kafa region, where researchers are studying the lion population. “Our animals can’t graze freely because we fear the lions.”It is rare for people to kill lions in Kafa, where they are respected. Fekede says more funding would make protecting Ethiopia’s lions possible, but “if things continue as they are, with deforestation and other human factors, we will lose the lions.
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August 17, 2023 15:33 UTC
Yohannes Buayalew – Amhara regional state parliamentarian arrested
Yohannes Buayalew (Photo : SM)borkenaThe Ethiopian government on Tuesday has arrested Yohannes Buayalew, a member of the Amhara regional state council, under circumstances where his parliamentary immunity is not lifted. It is said that it is the Command Post that is in charge of running the State of Emergency arrested in Bahir Dar. Yohannes Buayalew, in a recent session at the Amhara regional council, condemned the way that the government is handling political grievances of Amharas. Yohannes has served the ruling party both at the Federal and regional government levels. In Addis Ababa and some cities in Oromia tens of thousands of arrests of ethnic Amhara are reported in connection with the state of emergency measures.
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August 17, 2023 15:17 UTC
Collin County calls &683 million bond election
Collin County Commissioners Court on Monday, Aug. 14, voted to call an election set for Nov. 7 on a comprehensive $683 million bond issue that seeks to address several issues within the county. Commissioners, at their previous regular meeting Monday, Aug. 7, approved a five-part bond issue. The decision came after a lengthy discussion led by County Judge Chris Hill, who proposed dissolving one of the propositions dedicated to parks and open space development and re-directing the money to roads and highway improvement. Commissioners ended up rejecting Hill’s proposal, voting to dedicate funds to park development. To Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit https://publisher.etype.services/Sachse-News
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August 17, 2023 14:32 UTC
New law mandates school security
Many school districts were scrambling to comply with a new state law requiring at least one security officer with a gun at every campus during regular school hours. The measure was a direct response to the worst school massacre in Texas history, the May 2022 fatal shooting of 19 students and two adults at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. By Bob WielandTo Login to read the full story or to subscribe, visit https://publisher.etype.services/Sachse-News
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August 17, 2023 14:31 UTC
Help needed for Ethiopian Jews
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August 17, 2023 13:27 UTC
Qatar Flight Delhi-Doha Diverts to Dubai Due to Pilot Dying
Yesterday, a Qatar Airways flight between Delhi and Doha diverted to Dubai due to a pilot onboard who was a passenger died in flight. Details From The Qatar Airways Flight from Delhi to Doha That Diverted to Dubai…Data provided by RadarBox.com. Last year he had joined Qatar Airways where he was flying the Boeing 777”. Once the aircraft landed into Dubai, the pilot who died was taken off the aircraft and then continued onwards to Doha, Qatar. At this stage, Qatar Airways has not released a statement on the emergency.
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August 17, 2023 12:22 UTC
Royale Sarovar Portico Opens in Agra
Sarovar Hotels & Resorts announced the grand opening of Royale Sarovar Portico in Agra, India. Agra is a popular tourist destination known for the iconic Taj Mahal. Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate: Located near the Taj Mahal. Crystal Sarovar Premiere: A modern hotel located close to various attractions. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Agra: A hotel within a short distance from the Taj Mahal.
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August 17, 2023 11:14 UTC
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Can an entry permit be valid for re-entry to UAE after six months outside the country?
Certain categories of UAE residence visa holders can enter the country even if they have lived overseas for more than six months. "For individuals on an employment residence permit with accompanying dependents, the expectation is that they will stay in the UAE. UAE residence permit holders who remain outside the UAE for six consecutive months will not be able to re-enter on their existing residence permit as this would become inactive. Victor Besa / The NationalAs per regulations, 10-year golden visa holders can stay outside the UAE for more than six months without any change to their residence permit status. “That is why it is important families should check the validity of a student’s permit.”
Source:Ethiopian News
August 17, 2023 10:25 UTC