Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Uzbekistan is firmly committed to protecting intellectual property
DNA In an information society where time and economy are rapidly developing, where knowledge and innovation play an important role, ensuring the protection of intellectual property is one of the important conditions facing every country. Uzbekistan is also implementing a number of reforms to strengthen the protection of intellectual property. In particular, at an event dedicated to improving the system of protection of intellectual property objects, the Head of our state, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, noted that if the issue of intellectual property is not considered at the level of state policy,Read More
Blinken seeks to avert Syria turmoil with Europeans on final trip
Paris, Jan 9 (AFP/APP/DNA):US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heading on Thursday to Rome for talks with European counterparts on bringing stability to Syria in the face of flare-ups with Turkey, capping what is likely his final trip. Blinken had been expected to remain in Italy through the weekend to join President Joe Biden but the outgoing US leader scrapped his trip, which was to include an audience with Pope Francis, to address wildfires sweeping Los Angeles. Blinken, on a trip that has taken him to South Korea, JapanRead More
US Ambassador Donald Blome pays Farewell call on Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi
Islamabad, JAN 9 (DNA): US Ambassador Donald Blome made a Farewell call on Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. During the meeting, they exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and Pakistan-US relations. Mohsin Naqvi appreciated US Ambassador Donald Blome’s services for enhancing Pakistan-US relations and expressed good wishes for him. The US Ambassador condemned the recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan. The Interior Minister said that terrorism is a global issue, and the international community needs to formulate a joint strategy to eradicate terrorism completely. Mohsin Naqvi stated that no illegalRead More
World’s most and least powerful passports revealed for 2025
AMERICAN, JAN 9 (DNA): The Henley Passport Index for 2025 has disclosed global passport rankings of every country differing from the data of the previous year. Henley ranks all the world’s 199 passports according to the number of destinations they can access visa-free. It is based on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In 2025, Singapore and Japan break away from the group of six countries that shared top spot last year to secure gold and silver, respectively, Several EU member states including France, Germany, Italy,Read More
People living near airports face increased heart attack risk: Study
ISTANBUL, JAN 9 (AA/APP/DNA):Living near airports with high aircraft noise could increase the risk of heart issues, including heart attacks and strokes, according to a new study led by University College London researchers. The study analyzed detailed heart imaging data from 3,635 individuals living near four major airports in England and compared it with data from people in areas with lower aircraft noise levels. The risk, researchers found, was particularly true for those exposed to higher aircraft noise at night, likely due to factors such as disrupted sleep and increasedRead More
Seminar on Fostering Societal Cohesion, Tolerance, and Peacebuilding
ISLAMABAD, JAN 9 (DNA): The National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), in collaboration with Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency (PILDAT) coupled with the Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), organized a seminar on “Fostering Societal Cohesion, Tolerance, and Peacebuilding” at Margalla Hotel, Islamabad. The event, attended by senior faculty from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, provided a platform for constructive dialogue and knowledge-sharing on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) through education and community engagement. Dr. Noor Amna Malik, Managing Director, NAHE-HEC, graced the seminar asRead More