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Ukraine thwarting Russian attempts to break through defenses in Kupiansk, Lyman: Kyiv


Ukrainian forces continue to thwart Russian attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses in the Kupiansk and Lyman directions, said Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi on Thursday.

“Amid continued active offensive actions of the enemy in the Kupiansk and Lyman directions, our troops are daily thwarting their plans to break through our defenses, inflicting significant losses on them in personnel and equipment, reducing the offensive potential of enemy troops,” said Syrskyi, according to state news agency Ukrinform

He said: “In the Lyman and Kupiansk sectors, together with the commanders, we considered the issue of adequate response to the offensive actions of the enemy, increasing the effectiveness of fire damage to the enemy, combating drones of various types, ensuring the actions of our troops.”

Syrskyi added: “In the Bakhmut direction, we continue to carry out offensive actions. Step by step, amid strong enemy resistance, our fighters are liberating the territory, bringing our Victory closer!”

Syrskyi stressed: “On the Bakhmut axis, my work was devoted to the urgent problems of increasing the pace of the offensive, prospects for further actions, solving problems that prevent the successful completion of the assigned tasks.”

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 30 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian troops on Thursday.

“The forces and assets of the Air Force, in cooperation with the air defenses of other elements of the Defense Forces, destroyed all 15 enemy Shaheds. Also, the enemy carried out one missile strike, 47 air strikes and fired 23 salvos from multiple rocket launchers at the positions of our troops and populated areas. Unfortunately, there are casualties among the civilian population,” the General Staff said.

According to the General Staff, on the Kupiansk axis, the aggressor carried out airstrikes outside Petropavlivka and Kislivka. The settlements of Odradne, Zapadne, Petropavlivka and Podoly in the Kharkiv region came under enemy artillery and mortar attacks. On the Lyman axis, the settlements of Nevske and Bilohorivka in the Luhansk region and Verkhniokamianske, Spirne and Torske in the Donetsk region were hit by enemy artillery shelling. On the Bakhmut axis, Ukrainian forces are restraining the enemy in areas south and southeast of Ivanivske. The aggressor carried out airstrikes outside the settlements of Chasiv Yar, Ivanivske and Druzhba. More than 15 settlements, including Rozdolivka, Markove, Bohdanivka, Ivanivske, Bila Hora and New York in the Donetsk region, were hit by enemy artillery shelling.

On the Zaporizhzhia axis, the enemy carried out airstrikes near Uspenivka and Mala Tokmachka, Zaporizhzhia region. The aggressors focus their main efforts on preventing the further advance of Ukrainian troops. More than 15 settlements, including Novodarivka, Chervone, Charivne, Shcherbaky, Pavlivka and Kamianske in the Zaporizhzhia region and Nikopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region were hit by artillery fire. In the Kherson sector, the enemy launched an air strike outside Odradokamianka. More than 20 settlements, including Osokorivka, Kachkarivka, Novoberyslav, Kozatske, Kherson and Pervomaiske in the Kherson region, Dmytrivka and Ochakiv in the Mykolaiv region, were hit by artillery fire.

At the same time, Ukraine's defense forces continued to conduct an offensive operation in the Melitopol and Berdiansk sectors, entrenching themselves on the achieved lines and carrying out counter-battery measures.

“In the last 24 hours, the aircraft of the defense forces carried out eight strikes on the areas of concentration of personnel, weapons and military equipment of the enemy and two strikes on the occupiers' anti-aircraft missile systems,” the General Staff said.

Ukrainian rocket and artillery units hit ten artillery pieces, a radar station, a command post, an area of concentration of weapons and military equipment, two air defense systems, and three enemy ammunition depots.

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During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed underscored the UAE leadership’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with its international partners.

He highlighted that investment in innovation and knowledge is a cornerstone for achieving sustainable development, noting that enhancing collaboration with Norwegian companies across key sectors will open new avenues for mutual economic growth between the two countries.

The UAE-Norway Investment Forum, taking place in Oslo, aimed to highlight available investment opportunities and strengthen trade relations between the UAE and Norway, fostering shared interests and supporting innovation and knowledge-based economic visions.

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At the Indonesia International Book Fair 2024, TRENDS inaugurates 10th global office, releases four books

As part of its Asian research tour, partnership with Aletihad News Center, and
primary sponsorship of the Indonesia International Book Fair 2024, TRENDS
Research & Advisory inaugurated its office in Jakarta, marking its 10th location
worldwide. It also released four books in Indonesian.
The inauguration event was attended by ambassadors of the UAE, Bahrain, and
Jordan to Indonesia, chairpersons of the UAE and Indonesian Publishers’
Associations, the Director of TRENDS’ Jakarta office, and a group of researchers
and academics.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS
Research & Advisory, stated that TRENDS’ international offices—set to reach 15
by the end of 2024—aim to enhance the Center’s research efforts and deepen its
role in disseminating knowledge, thus serving as a global knowledge bridge.
He emphasized, “At TRENDS, we believe in the importance of cooperation
between think tanks and prioritize this endeavor. We believe the TRENDS office in
Jakarta will enhance the exchange of knowledge and ideas between think tanks in
Asia and the Middle East, opening new horizons for collaboration in various
fields.”

Four books in Indonesian
As part of the Jakarta office’s inaugural activities, four books were released in
Indonesian, including the 11th and 12th books of the Muslim Brotherhood
Encyclopedia and Global Trends in AI and Automation and the Future of
Competition between Man and Machine: An Analytical Forward-looking Vision.

Hostility to Arab states
The 11th book of the Muslim Brotherhood Encyclopedia, The Concept of the State
According to the Muslim Brotherhood, highlights its hostile stance toward Arab
states since its inception. The group views them as an obstacle to its ascent to
power. It opposed the modern principles upon which these states were built,
considering them incompatible with the group’s unique interpretation of Islam,
which it claimed to embody exclusively.

Exclusion of nonconformists
The 12th book, The Muslim Brotherhood: Rejection of Tolerance and Exclusion of
Nonconformists, examines the Muslim Brotherhood’s stance towards
nonconformists, individuals, and entities. The book reveals the group’s binary view
of the world, categorizing others as allies or adversaries. It ties these relationships
to the Brotherhood’s internal power struggles and self-serving interests.

Global Trends in AI
The third book, Global Trends in AI, explores significant developments in AI and
its impact on various aspects of life, including the economy, society, and
governance. It also offers a comprehensive analysis of technological advancements
in AI, its applications across sectors, the ethical and social challenges it presents,
and its future trajectory.

Automation

The fourth book, Automation and the Future of Competition between Man and
Machine: An Analytical Forward-looking Vision, addresses the growing challenges
faced by the human workforce in the face of widespread automation and AI
applications. The book concludes that while automation presents a significant
challenge to the labor market, it simultaneously creates new opportunities. It
emphasizes the importance of preparing for this shift through skills development,
continuous education, and adopting economic and social policies that support the
workforce.

Prominent pavilion and active presence
The TRENDS’ pavilion at the Indonesia International Book Fair has attracted
numerous visitors, including academic researchers and officials, such as the
ambassadors of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and Turkey. Additionally,
chairpersons of Arab and Indonesian publishers’ associations, authors, publishers,
and students visited the pavilion. All were impressed with and praised TRENDS’ diverse, valuable publications. They also commended TRENDS’ active
international presence and ability to address global developments with rigorous
analytical research.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali honored the esteemed guests, including
ambassadors of the UAE and Bahrain to Indonesia, Wedha Startesti Yudha,
Chairperson of the Indonesia International Book Fair Committee, Arys Hilman
Nugraha, Chairman of the Indonesian Publishers Association, and others,
presenting them with TRENDS’ publications and commemorative shields.
Additionally, he awarded TRENDS’ Research Medal to Ni Made Ayu Martini
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Marketing, Tourism and Creative Economy
It is worth noting that during its current Asian research tour, TRENDS announced
the launch of the TRENDS Research Medal, awarded to individuals who make
significant contributions to the development of scientific research and promote collaboration with TRENDS in strengthening a culture of research across various fields.

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In remarks he made today before the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), the US President said, “Full-scale war is not in anyone’s interest,” adding that a diplomatic solution is still possible.

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