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Iran’s President Announces New Year’s Budget Law for Implementation

Hassan Rouhani - President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

In accordance with the 123rd article of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Constitution, Rouhani announced the implementation of the “Budget Law for the New Fiscal Year.”

According to article 123 of Iran’s constitution, the President of the Islamic Republic has the duty to sign the legislations that are approved by the parliament, or the result of a referendum, after passing the legal procedures and are communicated to him. He must then send them to those responsible for their enforcement.

Iran Confirms Over 1,000 More Cases of COVID-19 Infection

Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raisi on Thursday confirmed 1,046 new cases of coronavirus infections, including 149 new deaths, during the past 24 hours.

He said 5,979 patients have so far recovered and been discharged from the hospital.
The confirmed cases include 4,397 in Tehran, 1,646 in Isfahan, 1,552 in Mazandaran, 1,105 in Qom, 997 in Gilan, 967 in Alborz, 829 in Markazi, 711 in Khorasan Razavi, 629 in East Azarbaijan, 593 in Semnan, 573 in Qazvin, 540 in Yazd, 407 in Fars, 400 in Lorestan, 381 in Khuzestan, 360 in Golestan, 326 in West Azarbaijan, 287 in Zanjan, 229 in Ardabil, 200 in Kurdistan, 175 in Hamadan, 158 in Kermanshah, 145 in South Khorasan, 141 in Kerman, 129 in Hormozgan, 128 in Ilam, 121 in North Khorasan, 106 in Sistan and Baluchestan, 61 in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, 60 in Kohgiliyeh and Buyer-Ahmad, and 54 in Bushehr.

China Reports Zero Local COVID-19 Transmission for 1st Time

China’s National Health Commission announced on Thursday that there had been no new infections in the country’s central city of Wuhan, in Hubei Province, which is the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in China.

The commission, however, said the number of cases imported from abroad had surged by a record 34, mainly from Spain and Britain.

The number of new deaths from the pathogen across the vast Asian country was down to single digits, with just eight reported, bringing the total death toll to 3,245.

Data released by the commission also showed that 23 new suspected cases had been reported, with the total number of infections standing at 80,928. A total of 70,420 patients have recovered.

The coronavirus, which causes a respiratory disease called COVID-19, first emerged in Wuhan late last year. It has been practically contained in China but is spreading rapidly around the globe.

South Korea reports rebound in new cases

South Korea on Thursday reported a jump in new coronavirus cases, reversing days of a lowering pace in new infections, after a new outbreak emerged in a nursing home in the hardest-hit city of Daegu, southeast of Seoul.

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said there had been a total 152 new confirmed cases, taking the national tally to 8,565. Ninety seven of the new cases were from Daegu, including 74 patients at a nursing home.

South Korea had recorded fewer than 100 new infections for four consecutive days until Wednesday.

As part of measures to stem the pandemic, South Korean authorities have begun to tighten border controls for all arrivals from overseas, with incoming passengers undergoing body temperature checks and completing health surveys on arrival at the Incheon International Airport.

Italy records biggest single-day jump in deaths 

Italy, the worst-hit by the coronavirus in Europe, on Wednesday reported nearly 500 new deaths from the contagion, the highest one-day official toll of any country throughout the world since the first case was detected in China.

Head of the Italian Civil Protection Service Angelo Borrelli announced 475 new deaths from the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of fatalities in the country to 2,978, more than half of all the cases recorded outside China.

The country of 60 million has so far recorded 34.2 percent of all the deaths officially attributed to the coronavirus across the globe.

The European Union has been ramping up its efforts to coordinate the fight against the virus across all its 27 member states as the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday that Europe was now the “epicenter” of the global coronavirus pandemic and was reporting more daily cases than China did at the height of its outbreak.

Australia closes borders, calls on people to stop hoarding

Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Thursday that his country was closing its borders to foreigners as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

With the majority of the cases coming from overseas, Morrison said all non-residents would be barred from entering the country from 9 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) on Friday.

Australia has recorded around 600 coronavirus infections and six deaths.

The Australian premier also warned people to “stop hoarding,” as shoppers across the country emptied supermarket shelves amid rising panic over the rapid spread of the pathogen.

Videos showed people storming grocery stores and fighting over foodstuffs and other essentials such as toilet paper.

“Stop it. It’s not sensible, it’s not helpful and I’ve got to say, it’s been one of the most disappointing things I’ve seen in Australian behavior in response to this crisis. That is not who we are as a people,” Morrison said.

Some large supermarkets in the major Australian cities of Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney have sold out fruits, vegetables, meat, and rice as fears of a lengthy epidemic rise in the country.

WHO calls coronavirus ‘enemy against humanity’

In a related development on Wednesday, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called the deadly virus an “enemy against humanity” as the number of infections from the pandemic soared past 200,000 across the world.

The COVID-19 has claimed more than 8,000 lives globally since the virus first emerged in China in December last year.

“This coronavirus is presenting us with an unprecedented threat,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists in a virtual news conference, stressing the need for world countries to “come together as one against a common enemy: an enemy against humanity.”

Tedros called on the international community to adopt physical distancing measures, including canceling sporting events, concerts and other large gatherings, to slow down transmissions.

The WHO chief underlined that the only way for countries to suppress and control the coronavirus pandemic was to “isolate, test, treat, and trace.”

Tedros also called on all countries to implement “comprehensive strategies” to slow down the virus transmission and flattening the pandemic’s curve.

Russia reports first death

Moreover, Russian health officials announced on Thursday the first fatality in the country as a result of infection from the now-global pandemic.

The patient — an elderly woman hospitalized in Moscow — had been diagnosed with several other conditions, including diabetes and heart problems.

The health department said in a statement that the 79-year-old died of pneumonia while being treated in an intensive care unit.

Russia has reported 147 cases of the novel coronavirus, according to official figures.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said this week that the coronavirus situation is “generally under control” in the country, and the government has promised to step up testing.

Different Ways Personal Injury Lawyer in Perth Can Help in Your Case

Most feel it is a costly affair, but the benefits involved surpass the amount charged by the personal lawyers.  With your limited legal knowledge, working with a lawyer saves you a lot of stress and hassles involved in the process. Here are some of the ways that a good personal lawyer in Perth can help.

Carrying out a thorough investigation

Success in your compensation claim process is dependent on the quality of investigation done.  A personal lawyer has the skills to perform a comprehensive investigation of how your injury occurred. They interview witnesses, get and review police reports, visit the scene and investigate all the parties involved. This ensures they come up with a strong case that ensures you get all the compensation you deserve.

Negotiation

There are a lot of negotiations involved before a personal injury case is concluded. Some of the negotiations revolve around expense payments, agreeing a settlement, claims expedition and other matters involved in your suit. A personal lawyer in Perth has vast experience in the field working with the courts and insurance firms. Their negotiation skills prove very essential to the success of your case.  If your case does not proceed to trial, they can negotiate with your insurance company to ensure you are fully compensated.

Courtroom litigation

Chances are there your personal injury case in Australia will include courtroom litigation. It does not matter whether your case will proceed to trial or not; a personal lawyer is of great help. If your case proceeds to trial in the courtroom, your personal lawyer plays a vital role in ensuring you get the best outcome. They have vast knowledge and experience in litigation and will work to ensure you get the best settlement.

Collecting records

An experienced personal lawyer in Perth knows how to collect records required in your case within the right time.  Some of these documents include medical records, wage loss logs and many others. Your lawyer understands the best approach to apply in collecting all essential records that makes your case strong.  They collect these records promptly to ensure your case is never delayed.

Legal advice

Personal lawyers offer legal advice that ensures your case takes the right direction. With their legal knowledge, they know the best way your case can be handled to get the best outcome. They understand the categories your injuries or damages will apply. With the evidence collected, they know the most effective way to pursue the case. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, they may recommend proceeding to trial or settle for out of court outcome with the other party or your insurance company.

For the best outcome, Foyle Legal has the best personal lawyer in Perth, Australia. They can help you from the start to the end of your case and ensure you get the deserved compensation.

In-Depth Analysis of Why Quality Management Training Programs Are Vital

To become a certified organization, you should have sound knowledge of how Quality Management systems work. A well-established Quality Management system can monitor and improve every area in your business.

According to professionals, achieving a certificate in Quality Management is not just about procedures. In fact, most of these procedures are not difficult to handle or too complicated to manage. The ultimate aim of any Quality Management system is to build a collection of procedures and standards that are ideal for your organization’s growth. With proper knowledge and the right kind of training, quality assurance managers will be able to create end-to-end systems that can have a positive impact on all areas of the company. This is the primary reason why Quality Management trainings are on the rise.

 

Key takeaways from the course

 

The Quality Management training program focuses on a few important topics. And, here are a few benefits in completing the course:

  1. On completion of the Quality Management certification program, you will be able to create a vision and mission statement for both big and small companies.
  2. Internal management of stakeholders and customers will become easy when you focus on quality the right way.
  3. Quality management certifications will help you reduce the amount of waste in the system. This is important because waste reduction gets rid of unnecessary costs and also saves time.
  4. Through proper Quality Management methods, you will be able to ensure customer acquisition, retention, and better service. In the long run, some customers will keep returning to your organization time after time.
  5. Quality needs to be monitored and measured all the time. The outcomes should be consistent too! This is where the certification becomes useful. All Quality Management certifications in United Kingdom are planned to help candidates master the art of measuring quality. You will learn standards that are globally recognized. Also, you will be able to come up with methods that seamlessly blend with global quality standards.

A valid Quality Management certification is no longer a nice-to-have option. Today, it has become a mandatory artifact for quality control professionals. If you wish to rise and shine in Quality Management, the training and certifications are extremely important. And, the best time to enroll in these courses is when you are early in your career.

 

Why Quality Management certifications are important to customers

 

Quality certifications on lean and six sigmas are recognized around the world. Most customers accept the benefits of been certified. There is a prominent difference in the kind of service offered by organizations that are certified and not. In fact, many companies prefer working only with service providers who are certified in Quality Management. This is because the Quality Management certifications offer an irreplaceable assurance.

For customers, the benefits of working with companies that are certified in Quality Management would be:

  1. The customer doesn’t have to worry about mistakes. The trained employees will ensure that mistakes are minimized and eradicated.
  2. There will be better communication methods and reporting tools. As you venture deep into your career, you will understand that reporting tools are extremely important. And, it is not easy to master a reporting tool. Quality plays a role everywhere. If you want to master a reporting tool and produce high-quality documents, you should be a trained professional. Once again, Quality Management certifications become handy.
  3. While working with certified employees and companies, customers don’t have to worry about delivery and scheduling. This is because a company that abides by high-quality standards will have a reliable product delivery and scheduling strategy.

Who needs to be certified?

The quality management training and certifications are not for everyone. Though the role of Quality Management is prominent throughout the organization, the training is customized to suit the following roles: Program managers, auditors, quality assurance professionals, testers and technical project managers. These professionals should have a thorough knowledge of Quality. Management They must be able to spot flaws in the existing system and come up with better solutions.

On the whole Quality Management is an irreplaceable part of any organization. The moment you decide to build a career in quality, you should be prepared to take up this training. And, remember these training don’t end in a week or two. It is a continuous learning cycle. So, take part in the Quality Management courses and see the difference it makes to your career.

 

Iran Holds International Cartoon Festival on Coronavirus Battle

An announcement about the international cartoon festival was made on March 1, and the artists can submit their works until March 30 to attend the competition.

Cartoonists from more than 50 countries have taken part in the contest, the highest number of them from China, followed by India and Iran.

Secretary of the virtual festival, Masoud Shojaee Tabataba’e, says a remarkable number of cartoons have been also received from Poland, Serbia and Ukraine. Two American cartoonists have also taken part in the event.

Entitled “We’ll Defeat Coronavirus”, the international festival is sponsored by Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance’s Department of Visual Arts, the Visual Arts Center of Hozeh Honari, the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, Chronicles of Victory Center, the Barakat Foundation, and Iranian messenger iGap.

Shojaee Tabataba’e told Mehr News Agency that considering the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran, the organizers of the festival have decided to display the cartoons on the Internet (www.irancartoon.com) before the deadline for participation in the event.

What follows are a number of the cartoons and caricatures competing in the international section of the festival:

Iranian, Indonesian FMs Discuss COVID-19 Outbreak

In a telephone conversation on Wednesday, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi talked about the latest developments in connection with the coronavirus global pandemic.

In the conversation, Foreign Minister Zarif stressed the necessity of countering and disregarding the illegal, inhumane and unilateral sanctions that the US has imposed on the people of Iran in the course of battle with the coronavirus.

US Trying to Turn Iran into Isolated Island in Ocean of Miseries: Zarif

In a video message released on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Zarif talked about the US’ cruel sanctions and the Iranian people’s battle with the coronavirus.

Following in an excerpt of the Iranian Foreign Minister’s speech:

“The coronavirus laid bare the true nature of the cruel sanctions for the world. Sanctioning the health of Iranians was devised at the core of economic terrorism and sanctions from the outset.”

“When a nation’s right to access to medicine, food and other humanitarian items is violated, it will be placed on an unequal and more vulnerable position in comparison with the other countries.”

“We also need a mental cleansing for the fight against the sanctions and the coronavirus. This battle taught us the necessity for a renewal of the governance methods.”

“Nowruz will become an auspicious occasion when we are freed from the yoke of certain illusions in the domestic and foreign policy and the relations between them.”

“In order to fight against the sanctions, we must bid farewell to all various forms of ‘self-sanctioning’ and enter the new age of diplomacy.”

“Our nation’s battle with the coronavirus in this short time span has removed the borders between the Iranians residing in the country and the expatriates. After feeling the threat of coronavirus, the patriotic Iranians set the delineation aside and gave priority to the health and survival of their fellows over all sorts of delineation. Such national approach would reciprocally make our responsibility heavier.”

“Today, the borders are not formed between the customary insiders and outsiders, or between the proponents and opponents of the government; whoever sides with the life of his or her fellow countrymen and at the same time fights against the carnage caused by the sanctions and coronavirus is an Iranian and an insider.”

“I’d tell my fellow citizens all over the globe that the homeland needs your assistance today, more than ever.”

“The US is trying to ultimately turn our country into an isolated island in an ocean of threats and miseries through the constant increase in the layers and depth of the sanctions. In turn, the victorious Nowruz is the inspiration for Iran. Iran returns, rises up and once again breaks the lock on the prison of sanctions.”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18

Iranian Newspapers

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Will Coronavirus Lift Iran Sanctions?

2- Iranian Calendar Year 1398 Is Over, But with Great Difficulty

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18


 

Ebtekar:

1- A Corona-Hit Nowruz

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18


 

Etemad:

1- Our Hearts Are Bloody, but May Our Faces Have Smiles on Them

* Spring Comes as Iran Hit by Coronavirus

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18


 

Ettela’at:

1- Nowruz Arrives

2- Rouhani: We’ll Overcome Difficult Days

3- Zarif: It’s Unethical to Just Watch US’ Sanctions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18


 

Iran:

1- May All Problems Be Solved in New Year

* A Year Full of Incidents Is Over

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18


 

Javan:

1- May Nowruz Defeats Coronavirus

2- Iranian Medicine Successfully Tested for Treatment of Coronavirus-Related Lung Problem

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18


 

Kayhan:

1- State Bodies Introduce Supportive Measures to Help Businesses against Corona

2- War Condition Declared in West: French Will Be Fined If They Leave Home

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18


 

Khorasan:

1- Increased Hopes for Treatment of Coronavirus

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18


 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Persian Year Started with Flood, Is Ending with Corona

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18


 

Shargh:

1- A Review of Iran’s Oil Contracts; Long-Term Benefit from Oil Price War

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 18