Prep graduation ceremony of Barakah International School and College held in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Former MLA of Mangalore North Moidin Bawa said that combining cultural awareness with formal education is important for the overall development of children. He said such an approach helps shape responsible and confident citizens. He was speaking as the chief guest at the Prep Graduation Ceremony of Barakah International School and College.
Students who completed their preparatory education presented a series of cultural programmes during the event. These included skits, action songs, short plays and other performances, showcasing the confidence and skills developed during their early years at the institution.
Several guests were present at the programme, including Abdul Naser, popularly known as Lucky Star and President of the Wakf Advisory Committee; Dr Mohammed Nohman; S A Khaleel, Chairman of Bolar Islamic Centre; Naufal Kokkada, President of SKSM Youth Wing; Suhail Kandak, Chairman of Make a Change Foundation; and Mohammad Ashraf Badriya, President of Muslim Aikyata Vedike.
The programme began with a welcome address by Principal Sharfuddin B S, who spoke about the school’s educational approach that focuses on academics along with moral and cultural values.
Ayan Ashraf, Director of Barakah, conveyed the Chairman’s message and spoke about the institution’s continued focus on value-based education.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Mohammed Haneef, Principal of Islamic Studies.
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Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year's trade deal or it will face higher tariffs
Washington (AP): President Donald Trump has said in a social media post that goods from the European Union would face higher tariff rates if the 27-member bloc fails to approve last year's trade framework by July 4.
The announcement on Thursday appeared to be a deadline extension after the president said last Friday that EU autos would face a higher 25 per cent tariff starting this week. Trump made the updated announcement after what he described as a "great call" with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Still, the US president was displeased that the European Parliament had yet to finalize the trade arrangement reached last year, which was further complicated in February by the US Supreme Court ruling that Trump lacked the legal authority to declare an economic emergency to impose the initial tariffs used to pressure the EU into talks.
"A promise was made that the EU would deliver their side of the Deal and, as per Agreement, cut their Tariffs to ZERO!" Trump posted. "I agreed to give her until our Country's 250th Birthday or, unfortunately, their Tariffs would immediately jump to much higher levels."
It was unclear from the post whether Trump was implying that the tariff rates would jump on all EU goods or the increase would only apply to autos.
His latest statement indicates he might be backing away from his earlier threat on EU autos by giving the European Parliament several more weeks to approve the agreement.
Under the original terms of the framework, the US would charge a 15 per cent tax on most goods imported from the EU.
But since the Supreme Court ruling, the administration has levied a 10 per cent tariff while investigating trade imbalances and national security issues, aiming to put in new tariffs to make up for lost revenues.
