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Arrow Minerals Limited (ASX:AMD) is pleased to report more outstanding assays from its maiden drilling program at the Niagara Bauxite Project1 in Guinea. The project is located within trucking distance (~100km) of the multi-user Trans-Guinean Railway (refer Figure 1*).
Highlights
- Latest assays from 32 holes include;
o BS000100, 11 metres at 55.8% Al2O3, 1.2% SiO2 from 3 metres,
- including 7 metres at 57.9% Al2O3 and 1.2% SiO2 from 7 metres
o BS000104, 13 metres at 53.8% Al2O3, 4.3% SiO2 from surface,
- including 8 metres at 57.2% Al2O3 and 1.4% SiO2 from surface
o BS000068, 12 metres at 46.2% Al2O3, 2.6% SiO2 from surface
o BS000054, 5 metres at 51.0% Al2O3, 1.6% SiO2 from surface
o BS000044, 4 metres at 48.7% Al2O3, 1.5% SiO2 from surface
o BS000052, 8 metres at 47.5% Al2O3, 0.6% SiO2 from 2 metres
o BS000045, 5 metres at 48.1% Al2O3, 0.8% SiO2 from surface
o BS000102, 5 metres at 48.3% Al2O3, 3.2% SiO2 from surface
o BS000049, 8 metres at 46.3% Al2O3, 0.8% SiO2 from surface
o BS000051, 7 metres at 46.9% Al2O3, 1.3% SiO2 from surface
o BS000055, 8 metres at 45.5% Al2O3, 0.5% SiO2 from surface
o BS000048, 3 metres at 52.3% Al2O3, 1.7% SiO2 from surface
- Results from first 105 holes now define high-grade bauxite over >10km2, within trucking distance of multi-user rail
- Results from a further 79 holes testing further extensions are due in coming weeks
- Guinea is the world's largest producer of bauxite, typically attracting a premium for high-grade and low silica content
- Following the drilling of 180 holes (on 800 by 800 metres spacings) by Vale in 2007, Arrow has defined nine priority bauxite exploration target areas; The 10km2 high-grade bauxite area sits within three of these target areas
- Discussions with potential bauxite customers are ongoing, generating significant interest
- Record high bauxite prices $US112/t for Guinea bauxite at 45% Al2O3 and 3% SiO2
- Resource modelling and estimation work on track to commence in January 2025
Arrow has already completed first pass baseline environmental studies, community engagement, and commenced recruitment of people from local communities to support the current operations.
Managing Director, David Flanagan, said: "These latest assays provide more firm evidence that Niagara is a major discovery. We have defined high-grade mineralisation over 10km2. The mineralisation is open, we have assays pending from another 79 holes and numerous more targets to test."
"This is all within trucking distance of the Simandou multi-user railway at a time of record alumina and bauxite prices."
"Guinea is the world's largest and most important supplier of high-quality bauxite. These results compare favourably with the product that has made Guinea the world's number one bauxite producer."
"Guinea bauxite is in high demand, contributing approximately 30% of global supply with a premium product specification at 45% Al2O3 and 3% SiO2 attracting prices that are currently at all-time record highs, up to US$112/t CIF China."
"With SRK's site visit scheduled for January 2025, the plan is to estimate a maiden Mineral Resource to form the basis for our planned Scoping Study to follow in the first half of 2025."
Niagara Bauxite Project and Bauxite Background
Arrow is exploring the Niagara Bauxite Project with the benefit of work done on this project by various mining companies from the 1960's, including geology and assays from 180 holes drilled by Vale in 2007. This announcement includes new results for 32 drill holes on 300 by 300 metre spacings, completed and assayed as part of a program of 184 holes targeting high-grade mineralisation intercepted in historical drilling. The Company had previously reported results from 73 drill holes.
With the guidance of Independent Resource Consultants, SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd (SRK), the Company has designed the current program with the intention of estimating sufficient Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources required to underpin a Scoping Study. Drilling includes twinning previous Vale holes, a program of shallow pitting in areas of mineralisation as well as all the required quality control sampling and value in use ore characterisation studies required to comply with modern resource reporting standards.
A typical commercially viable Guinea plateau bauxite deposit is flat with a thickness that varies from 1 to 10 metres, on average, will have 44 to 46% alumina and silica levels typically averaging 3%.
Mineralisation is typically thickest along the edges of plateaus coinciding with subtle changes in gradient of 1 to 3 degrees, where meteoric waters, over geological time have enhanced grade and removed deleterious elements. For reference the Company has included a drill hole location plan as well as a cross section and long section for each prospect to demonstrate strong horizontal continuity (Figure 2* to Figure 6* inclusive).
The application of surface miners to bauxite mining is now common throughout the industry, negating the need for drill and blast, and crushing and screening. The ability to excavate consolidated material (i.e. no drill and blast) and mine a minimum mining thickness of approximately 300mm using high precision GPS machine guidance makes the surface miner well suited to plateau bauxite mining in Guinea. The Company has visited bauxite mining operations, inspected various mining equipment and met with several contractors with current operating experience in bauxite mines in Guinea. The information collected during these visits, combined with the results from the current drilling campaign, allows the Company to start to define important operating parameters that will ultimately be fed into a planned Scoping Study, subject to the estimation of sufficient Mineral Resources.
Arrow has also commenced and completed preliminary baseline social and environmental impact studies. The Company remains committed to progressing this work and continuing to engage with all relevant stakeholders through the permitting processes to conclude them in a timely manner. No impediments to exploration or mining have been identified and the Company has established productive relationships with key community and government stakeholders.
There are several existing rural and national roads which can be leveraged to link the project to the Trans-Guinean Railway (TGR) which is currently under construction (Figure 1*). The TGR is being commissioned and funded by a large consortium in a joint venture which includes the Government of Guinea as a 15% part owner. Members of the consortium include Baosteel, Chinalco, Winning, Rio Tinto, Hongqiao and the Government of Guinea. The TGR will be operated by a management company that will provide ore haulage services to the developers of the two large mines at Simandou and other third parties (Figure 1*, Figure 7*).
Arrow has previously signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Baosteel. This MOU, subject to the Company delivering a fully permitted mining project, contemplates concluding a binding mine gate sale agreement for iron ore from Arrow's Simandou North Iron Project to Baosteel.
The railway is due for commissioning in late 2025.
The Company intends to take full advantage of the multi-user obligations of the TGR to underpin the development of the Niagara Bauxite Project for the benefit of shareholders and the people of Guinea.
The TGR is a critical piece of infrastructure, and without it the project would likely remain undeveloped for many years. It's also important to recognise that the historical absence of infrastructure has contributed to the preservation of this high-quality project.
Against a backdrop of currently record high bauxite prices, the drilling results at Niagara have so far delivered high-grade intercepts from surface in several drill holes across substantial lateral extent.
Given the location is within trucking distance of the TGR, the Company is very encouraged by the drilling results received to date.
Geological Results
Analysis from the 32 drill holes (the subject of this announcement) for a total of 341 metres of drilling have been received from ALS Global, all of which are from the Boussoura North area, and include holes BS000044 to BS000064, BS000066 to BS000068, BS000077 to BS000078 and BS000100 to BS000105.
Results are reported in Table 1* using a 1m minimum intercept, nil dilution for intervals less than 4m, 1m dilution for intervals greater than 4m, and a cut-off grade of 40% Al2O3. Drill holes that return assays below cut-off grade are omitted from reporting but may subsequently be reported subject to the results of metallurgical testwork. The locations of all drill intercepts are shown in plan form in Figure 2*, with cross sections for Boussoura North shown in Figure 3* and Figure 4*. Cross sections are also shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6 for the Central area of Boussoura, with results previously reported 25 November 20242 and 9 December 2024. Cross sections use a sixfold vertical exaggeration, which is required to show adequate vertical granularity of resolution of drill holes that are comparatively widely spaced, and with modest depths in the range of 10-15m. The reader is therefore encouraged to consider both vertical and horizontal coordinate graticules in reviewing cross sections in this report.
Details of drill collar locations, analytical results, and simplified geology for drill holes reported in this announcement, and for Boussoura Central reported 9 December 20244 are given in Appendix I*.
Samples for XRF analysis are processed and reported by ALS Global in batches of approximately 200 samples. The results reported in this announcement represents the final 425 analyses in the Company's second consignment of 874 samples.
Results reported herein continue to confirm the presence of bauxites with grades in the range of 40 - 60% total alumina across the Boussoura North plateau. Elevated thicknesses of bauxite most notably in drill hole BS000100 (11m grading 55.8% Al2O3) and is also noted in drill holes BS000104 (13m grading 53.8% Al2O3), BS000068 (12m grading 46.2% Al2O3), BS000054 (5m grading 51.0% Al2O3), and BS000052 (8m grading 47.5% Al2O3). The thickening is generally associated with the plateau flanks, where weathering and associated bauxitisation is most concentrated.
In addition to appealing Al2O3 grades, intercepts given in this report feature appealingly low silica grades, with most reported intercepts in Table 1* having silica grades below 3% SiO2, and over 50% with silica grades falling below 1.5% SiO2.
Silica (usually present in clay minerals) is the principal contaminant in bauxite ores for the production of alumina using the Bayer process and causes excessive consumption of caustic soda. Ores with very low silica are therefore favoured by alumina refineries due to their appealing hydrometallurgical characteristics.
Lesser accumulations of lower grade bauxite that fall below the nominal cut-off grade but in the grade range of 35% to 40% Al2O3 are encountered typically at the upper and lower limits of the higher grade bauxite, as shown in Figure 3* to Figure 6*. The Company will continue to appraise the commercial significance of all bauxites encountered within the current drill program upon receipt of all drill results, and the results of metallurgical testwork from pitting and drill hole composites.
Cautionary Statement: Beyond the analyses for the 105 holes reported to date (including this announcement), the Company is highly encouraged by the geology identified in drilling completed to date, but notes that chemical analyses are yet to be completed for the outstanding holes by independent assay laboratory, ALS Global. The identification of bauxite by geological logging of drill cuttings, and subsequent estimates of bauxite thickness does not imply bauxite mineralisation that is of potential economic significance for all or part of any lithological intercept until it is confirmed by chemical assay. Widths reported are downhole, which given the tabular nature of residual bauxite deposits, are considered as true widths of logged geological units.
Exploration
Following the drilling of 180 holes (on 800 by 800 metres spacings) by Vale in 2007, Arrow has defined nine bauxite resource targets, three of which have been tested in the current campaign.
Arrow has completed the programme comprising 184 drill holes for a total of 2,166m of drilling. Of this, 2,163m of drilling have been logged and sampled, however 3m were not sampled due to void or wet ground conditions encountered during drilling (BS000083, 2m, and BS000015, 1m).
All samples for the 2024 campaign have been submitted for analysis on a priority basis to ALS Global's analytical laboratory in Loughrea, Ireland. A total of 2,721 samples have been processed, including 2,163 drill samples from 2,166m for 184 drill holes, and a further 558 Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QAQC) samples comprised of field and pulp duplicates, blanks, and Certified Reference Materials.
The final 425 chemical analyses from the second batch of 874 samples for 32 drill holes are reported herein. Analyses for the remaining 1,218 samples from the third and final consignment, are expected to be received through December 2024.
With results for the 2024 drilling campaign all due for delivery during 2024, the Company's Independent Consultants SRK are booked to conduct the prerequisite site visit to Niagara in preparation for the commencement of the estimation of Mineral Resources. The Company expects to report the outcomes of the estimation during the first Quarter 2025.
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Pak Military's Top Brass Set to Change
In a precursor to the appointment of the next Pakistan Army chief, a proposal for appointing a new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee has been sent to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
ISLAMABAD: In a precursor to the appointment of the next Pakistan Army chief, a proposal for appointing a new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee has been sent to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, media reports said on Tuesday.
The formal proposal included the names of Pakistan Navy chief Admiral Asif Sandila, Lt Gen Haroon Aslam and Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt as potential candidates to head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, reports said.
Rumours did the rounds in Islamabad that army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani could be appointed the new head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, a largely ceremonial post.
The current chairman, Gen Khalid Shameem Wynne, is scheduled to retire on October 6 while Kayani will step down on November 28. Sharif will decide on the appointment of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee on October 6, Geo News channel quoted its sources as saying.
The appointment of the chairman is expected to have a direct fallout on selecting the new army chief, an issue that has gained widespread attention because of difficulties faced by past civilian governments in choosing a person for the coveted post.
Leading the race for the army chief's post on the basis of seniority is Lt Gen Haroon Aslam, currently Chief of Logistics Staff. However, if Aslam is made the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, the race for the army chief's post will be wide open.
Information minister Pervaiz Rashid, the government's spokesman, refused to comment on the proposal sent to Sharif.
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One more mobile shot. A new sneakers for Max just bought for him by Denise, his mum.
Denise came to our house to show us the new sneakers she bought for Max. I was left aghast when I saw it, Though he is almost 6ft tall and I see him every day I didn’t realise how much he had grown until I took these sports shoes in my hands. I instantly asked her to take me a picture with it in my hands. This shot was taken about 2 months ago in our kitchen/breakfast room when we were still in short sleeves.
I went to watch him play basketball yesterday. He only played the first session as he had pain in his knee. The team won and is first in the league but on our drive back home he said that he had feigned that he was hurt and cried like a baby because he said he didn’t play well. Basketball is the love of his life.
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Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX:PIQ) Receives $2.16 Million In R&Amp;Amp;D Tax Incentive
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Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd (ASX:PIQ), a pioneer in precision diagnostics, is pleased to announce that its cash reserves have been further strengthened by the receipt of $2.16 million in research and development tax incentive for the 2023-24 financial year.
Proteomics International's business model sees the Company pursue ground-breaking R&D with blue-sky potential in next generation diagnostic tests using its disruptive Promarker TM technology platform. This R&D is also supported by revenue generated from providing sophisticated analytical services to the biopharmaceutical and life science industry.
The ongoing R&D underpins the Company's novel diagnostic blood tests now entering commercialisation in multiple markets:
- PromarkerD - a predictive test for Diabetic Kidney Disease
- PromarkerEndo - a diagnostic test for Endometriosis
- PromarkerEso - a diagnostic test for Esophageal Cancer
In 2023-24, Proteomics International spent $4.95 million on R&D, enabling the Company to receive an Australian Government rebate of $2,156,377.
The funding will be used to support key milestones for the Company:
1. the establishment of the Proteomics International USA Inc laboratory and its CLIA accreditation for performing Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs);
2. clinical certification (ISO 15189) of Proteomics International's Perth laboratory to enable testing of clinical samples; and
3. subsequent launch of the PromarkerD (Q1 CY25), PromarkerEso (Q1 CY25) and PromarkerEndo (Q2 CY25) tests in Australia.
The Federal R&D tax incentive encourages companies engaging in beneficial research to Australia by providing a cash rebate of 43.5% for qualifying activities.
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israel said Sunday it will close its embassy in Ireland as relations deteriorated over the war in Gaza, where Palestinian medical officials said new Israeli airstrikes killed over 46 people including several children.
The decision to close the embassy came in response to what Israel's foreign minister has described as Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies." In May, Israel recalled its ambassador to Dublin after Ireland announced, along with Norway, Spain and Slovenia, it would recognize a Palestinian state.
The Irish Cabinet last week decided to formally intervene in South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, which accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Israel denies it.
"We are concerned that a very narrow interpretation of what constitutes genocide leads to a culture of impunity in which the protection of civilians is minimized," said Ireland's foreign affairs minister, Micheal Martin.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar's statement on the embassy closure said "Ireland has crossed every red line in its relations with Israel."
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris called the decision to close the embassy "deeply regrettable." He added on X: "I utterly reject the assertion that Ireland is anti-Israel. Ireland is pro-peace, pro-human rights and pro-international law."
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill a journalist and childrenIsraeli forces continued Sunday to pound Gaza, including the largely isolated north, as the Palestinian death toll in the war approached 45,000.
A large explosion lit up the southern Gaza skyline on Sunday night. An Israeli airstrike hit a school and killed at least 16 people in the southern city of Khan Younis, according to Nasser Hospital, where the bodies were taken. There was no immediate Israeli military statement.
In the north, an airstrike hit the Khalil Aweida school in the town of Beit Hanoun and killed at least 15 people, according to nearby Kamal Adwan Hospital where casualties were taken. The dead included two parents and their daughter and a father and his son, the hospital said.
And in Gaza City, at least 17 people including six women and five children were killed in three airstrikes that hit houses sheltering displaced people, according to Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital.
"We woke up to the strike. I woke up with the rubble on top of me," said a bandaged Yahia al-Yazji, who grieved for his wife and daughter. "I found my wife with her head and skull visible, and my daughter's intestines were gone. My wife was three months pregnant." His hand rested on a body wrapped in a blanket on the floor.
Israel's military in a statement said it struck a "terrorist cell" in Gaza City and a "terrorist meeting point" in the Beit Hanoun area.
Another Israeli airstrike killed a Palestinian journalist working for Al Jazeera, Ahmed al-Lawh, in central Gaza, a hospital and the Qatari-based TV station said.
The strike hit a point for Gaza's civil defense agency in the urban Nuseirat refugee camp, Al-Awda Hospital said. Also killed were three civil defense workers including the local head of the agency, according to al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital. The civil defense is Gaza's main rescue agency and operates under the Hamas-run government.
One of the bodies was covered with an orange work jacket marked "ambulance" in English.
"We, the civil defense, are carrying out humanitarian work like in any country in the world. Why are we being targeted?" said colleague Kerem Al Dalou.
Israel's military said it struck a militant command center embedded in the civil defense offices.
The war in Gaza began after Hamas and other militants from Gaza stormed southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people and taking well over 200 hostage.
Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed almost 45,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The ministry's count does not distinguish between combatants and civilians, but it says over half of the dead have been women and children.
Most of Gaza's population of over 2 million has been displaced, often multiple times. The hospitals that are still functioning say they lack medicines, fuel and other basic supplies, while aid groups warn of widespread hunger.
The head of the World Food Program, Cindy McCain, told CBS on Sunday that the U.N. agency was able to get just two trucks of supplies into Gaza in November, citing insecurity there.
"We need a ceasefire, and we need it now," she said. "We can no longer sit by and just allow these people to starve to death."
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Club América, a giant in the landscape of Mexican soccer, kicked off the 2024 Apertura with an ambitious aim: seal the three-peat. It had never been done before in the Apertura and Clausura era, but coming off two consecutive league wins, André Jardine's side was confident. Yet, the journey was anything but easy. Las Águilas finished eighth in the standings, an uncharacteristic position for a team used to dominating the league. Despite setbacks, including injuries and underperforming players, América advanced through the Play-In ahead of the playoffs, and that win reignited hopes for another historic achievement.
While their place in the standings raised questions, América proved that the Liguilla can change everything. Jardine skillfully managed the pressure, inspiring his players to rise in crucial moments. A mix of promising young talent and seasoned veterans kept the dream alive. The Brazilian coach’s tactical vision and leadership were vital as the Eagles fought to remain contenders.
This was more than just another title race—it was an opportunity for América to write a golden chapter in its storied history. With unwavering support from their fans and steadfast belief in their potential, America prepared to show that a three-peat was not just a lofty ambition, but an attainable goal. Jardine emerged as the leader they needed, keeping their dream alive until they lifted the trophy Sunday night.
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Trying to woo people ahead of the assembly polls, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit rolled out a number of sops for students, residents of unauthorised colonies and labourers among others, besides announcing various infrastructure projects.
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Great Western Exploration Limited (ASX:GTE) Set For Pivotal Drilling Programs In 2025
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Great Western Exploration (ASX:GTE) is pleased to report on its current exploration programmes, and the Company's preparations for what will be an extremely exciting and active New Year.
The Company commenced a planned downhole electro-magnetic (DHEM) survey at the Oval Copper-Gold Target, which is within the Company's Yerrida North Project, located on the northern and western portions of the Yerrida Basin. The DHEM survey started earlier this month, but due to localised heavy rain the programme has been suspended until mid-January 2025. The DHEM survey data is now expected to be interpreted and modelled by consultants Newexco in conjunction with drill assays in February 2025.
In addition to further exploration activities at the Ovals, preparations are progressing for the commencement of company making drilling programmes at the Sumo Niobium Target, and at the Juggernaut VHMS Copper-Gold Targets.
Great Western Managing Director Shane Pike said: "We are set for a very exciting new year and will be continuing exploration at the Ovals, and commencement of drilling the Sumo and Juggernaut targets which also have the potential to be company makers. We are fully funded and well advanced in our preparations.".
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has declared that he has never been involved in bloodshed or taken anything that did not belong to him. During a meeting with journalists, media representatives, and the head of the State Information Service on Sunday, he stated:“There are two things I have never done, by the grace of God: my hands have never been stained with anyone's blood, and I have never taken anything that wasn't mine.”
The president also used the meeting to reassure citizens, urging them to maintain unity and steadfastness in the face of current challenges. He emphasised the importance of national unity, adding,“As long as Egypt's people stand as one, united with their army and police, no one will be able to harm them. May God protect Egypt.”
The meeting also addressed regional developments in the Middle East, including the conflict in Gaza. President Al-Sisi discussed Egypt's ongoing efforts to mediate a ceasefire, facilitate the exchange of hostages and detainees, and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.
The presidential spokesperson stated that the discussions also included the situations in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, and Yemen, as well as Egypt's initiatives to resolve these crises. Water security was also raised as a top priority for Egypt.
Earlier on Sunday, President Al-Sisi convened a separate meeting at the Strategic Leadership headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to discuss national and regional security. The meeting brought together high-ranking officials from the Armed Forces, civil police, and other security agencies.
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Breaking his silence on several controversial matters that have been hurting his image, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke about all controversies from Rahul Gandhi to Nawaz Sharif. Here’s the official text of his conversation with the media on his flight back home.
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I came to the United States at the invitation of President Barack Obama. I had a very good meeting with the President. The end results have been put out in a Joint Statement and our officials have also briefed you about the outcome of that meeting. In New York, I addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations and I also had a useful talk with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Sheikh Hasina and the Prime Minister of Nepal. I believe the outcomes of all these meetings you have been briefed about by our officials and therefore I will not spend my time on going over the same territory over and over again. I will be very happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Question: Sir, you had a very successful meeting with President Obama and everyone in America believes that you share an exceptional personal rapport with the American President. My question is what is the specific outcome of your discussions with the President especially in the area of defence cooperation?
Answer: Well in the area of defence cooperation we are trying to move away from the buyer-seller relationship to a relationship based on co-production, based on co-research and the outcome of the deliberations on defence cooperation is in line with our own thinking. We would like our own domestic industry to get involved in domestic production. We would also like foreign direct investment to the extent of 26 percent to come into defence production. So, I think this is a step forward. And for the rest, we reviewed our cooperation in the area of civil nuclear cooperation. There is now an early works agreement between Westinghouse and also our NPCIL. At the inter-governmental level, there are no irritants in the implementation. There have been important steps forward in cooperation in the field of knowledge initiative, in the field of education, in the field of energy, in the field of environment related issues. In all these areas, it is an ongoing relationship and we reviewed and we re-committed our two countries to work together to enhance understanding and cooperation.
Question: Sir, Indo-US economic relationship has deteriorated somewhat with US business lobbying with the US government to investigate Indian trade practices. Did you get any s ense of the scale or reasons for this disappointment in the US? Will the Indian Government be taking steps to re-assure US investors in business on your return?
Answer: There have been US business concerns but very largely these are concerns which arise out of the slowdown of the Indian economy. When Indian economy was growing at the rate of 8 to 9 percent, I think everybody was quite happy even when there were defects in our policies, they were overlooked, and when the economy slows down people try to find fault and excuses. The President did not go in detail with me. He did understand our concerns but he also said that it is time that the CEOs Forum on both sides sat together to discuss these issues and to find out the meeting ground.
Question: Sir, you met Mr. Nawaz Sharif and you said you had useful discussion with him. I recall that after the beheading incident on LOC you had said that it can’t be business as usual. Has that status changed?
Answer: It is at a stage in a sense that we are moving forward towards normalization of our relations and the first step has to be peace and tranquility on the line of control. And for that we have agreed that the DGMOs of the two sides will meet and work out arrangements. It will take time to find out what can be done and what is agreed upon is it implemented upon. But these are all steps towards normalization of the relationship.
Question: Prime Minister there were many scheduled appointments but also un-scheduled remarks. I would like to ask you specifically the Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s comments on the Ordinance came just few hours before you had meeting President Obama. There were PM Nawaz Shahrif’s reported comments yesterday ahead of your conversation with him. I would like to ask how you see these un-scheduled remarks impacted your meetings?
Answer: I have learnt to take all these things in my stride but Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has denied any such remarks.
Question: While you were in the US, your Party Vice President Rahul Gandhi trashed the Ordinance your Cabinet had just approved that gave immunity to serving law makers from being disqualified if convicted. Are you considering withdrawing the Ordinance? Has it undermined your authority, are you considering tendering your resignation?
Answer: Well, I think, I have seen Mr. Rahul Gandhi’s statement. He has written to me on this subject also and let me say that when issues are raised in a democracy, in a democratic polity, right courses to start with and trying to understand what is it agitating the mind of the concerned people. When I go back, I will discuss these matters with Mr. Rahul Gandhi. He has asked for a meeting with me and I will also take my Cabinet colleagues also in to confidence. We will see which way the wind blows.
Well, there is no question of resigning. I said I will put all these issues before my Cabinet colleagues. These are all matters which are discussed before the highest body, the core group of the Congress Party. The Cabinet discussed this matter twice, not once. But it is always possible to change one’s mind and I will consult my colleagues on all these issues.
Question: Sir, as you just mentioned that both the Core group and the Cabinet had cleared the decision on Ordinance. My question is a bit philosophical about governance. Do you believe that one individual no matter how senior he may be in the Party should have the space to actually undermine the decisions taken by the Cabinet and Core group? Do you think your authority has been undermined?
Answer: No, I don’t feel that way. I honestly feel that if there is an important point of view, any member of the Congress Party, any member of my Cabinet is free to raise issues and require reconsideration of issues.I think that’s what a democracy is about. I don’t think we are an authoritarian structure in which one person lays down the line all the way and therefore my humble feeling is that when a point of view has been expressed, we must sit together and understand what is agitating the mind of the person who has raised these issue and that’s what we will do.
Question: Pakistan se hamare rishte hamesha chunavi mudda bante rahe hain. Aapne ek himmat to dikhai lekin kya lagta hai ki aane wale vakt mein aisa kuch ho sakega jiska desh aur Party donon par koi asar padega?
Answer: Well we have whatever time is left to us, our intention will be to see the country’s economy is better managed, growth rate improves, inflation is brought under control and the country’s external borders are safe and secure. These are our immediate concerns and they should be the concerns of any government. Plus, also, I think we have now several people oriented programmes. We have to ensure that they are properly implemented. The National Food Security Act has been enacted and it will be our effort to see that its benefits reach people as early as possible.
Question: Arunachal Pradesh is being given permission to build as many as 350 dams. The people downstream are worried about the eventuality of these high number of dams. Can this number be reviewed or reduced?
Answer: If you are referring to dams in Tibet, then we raised that matter with the Chinese Government every time I have been to China in the last three or four occasions. We have raised this matter with the Chinese Government. And as of now our understanding is that these are run-of-the-river systems, they do not involve storage and they do not interfere with the flow of water. We will, as we have in the past, keep on drawing the attention of the Chinese Government to have better cooperative arrangements to manage the rivers which are of inter-state concern.
Question: Sri Lankan sources in the UN told me that President Rajapakse was keen to meet you on the sidelines of the UN and with the Tamil coalition having a stupenduous victory in the north of Sri Lanka. Should we not use that opportunity to ensure that there is more devolution of power in the Northern Province.
Answer: As far as the devolution of more powers for the Northern Province is concerned, our views are well known. On umpteen number of occasions, we have discussed with the Sri Lankan President the need to implement 13th Amendment. Therefore, our position is fully well known to the Government of Sri Lanka. As regards the meeting with President Rajapakshe, I would have no hesitation in meeting with him. He asked for a meeting on dates which were not convenient to me, because I came to New York only on the 27th and he asked for a meeting between 24th and 27th. So the meeting could not be arranged. There is no other reason.
Question: Do you think that the emergence of Mr. Narendra Modi on the national scene is a threat to the secular polity of our country.
Answer: I sincerely hope that all secular forces would combine to face the onslaught of people like Mr. Narendra Modi. And I have every reason to believe that that will happen. You wait for some time before the people realise what they are up against.
Question: This is a question on your meeting with Sheikh Hasina. There is discontent in Bangladesh that we have not achieved to implement Teesta and Land Border Agreement. If you could enlighten us on your discussions?
Answer: Our relations with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh are very good. I am myself disappointed that it has taken us much too long to ratify the agreement and I have assured her that we still have time in the next session of Parliament we will make every effort to convince our opposition parties who have been a problem uptil now to fall in line.
Question: Do you think your 10 years performance is good enough for UPA - 3 coming to power ?
Answer: It is too early for me to make an assessment. It is for the people to make an assessment. I have every reason to believe that we may have done something wrong but we have done many good things and the people of India, generous and tolerant that they are, they will take into account the good work , the solid achievements of the UPA into account before they cast their votes.
Question: Aap Hindustan vapis ja rahe hain. Bahut mumkin hai ki aapki Cabinet mein Telangana ka masla discuss hoga. Aap kuch apni rai dena chahenge?
Answer: The Telengana issue is receiving the attention of the government in right earnest. As soon as I go back I will find out from the Home Minster what stage he has been able to reach up to. But this is very much on our minds.
Question: Would you have preferred that the whole issue which Mr. Rahul Gandhi raised had happened when you were in the country and it should not have happened when you were outside the country?
Answer: Well I am not the master of what people say. It has happened and as I said when I go back I will try to find out the reasons why it had to be done that way and how do we handle it.
Interjection: Were you upset?
Answer: I think, I have been used to ups and downs and I don’t get easily upset.
Question: This was your first interaction with Mr. Nawaz Sharif. Did you get the impression that he is the master of his own destiny or like your External Affairs Minister who said that he is being held back by the ISI and the Pakistan Army.
Answer: I very much hope that Nawaz Sharif succeeds. He is the democratically elected Prime Minister of a neighbouring country and he has said all the right things about Indo-Pakistan relations. So I sincerely hope and pray that he does succeed in carrying out his mission.
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Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of industry and Transport, met with investors from Sharqeya on Sunday to discuss ongoing challenges and propose solutions related to industrial zone developments. The meeting reviewed the status of the industrial zones in the governorate, which span a total of 22,577 feddans. These include the 10th of Ramadan Industrial Zone (20,119 feddans), the New Salhia Industrial Zone (683 feddans), the Belbeis Industrial Zone (289.6 feddans), and the Basateen El-Ismailia (El-Zawamel) Industrial Zone (1,484.98 feddans).
Discussions focused on the status of land allocation, operational progress, and the completion of utility installations across these zones. Al-Wazir highlighted the government's commitment to fully developing utilities in all ongoing industrial zones within the next fiscal year, starting July 8, 2024. This initiative is expected to facilitate the establishment of new factories and significantly contribute to Egypt's economic growth.
The minister also addressed the status of unplanned industrial zones in the governorate, including the Arab Engineers Zone (3,318 feddans), Abu Atyan Zone (402 feddans), Al-Madina Al-Monawara Zone (1,290 feddans), and the Belbeis Expansion Zone (263 feddans). Al-Wazir emphasized the government's plan to upgrade these unplanned zones and ensure the provision of essential utilities across various governorates. He stressed that no new industrial land would be allocated unless utilities in approved and planned zones were fully completed, ensuring investors could begin operations immediately.
To further streamline the process, the minister outlined a plan to monitor utility installation progress and land allocation in industrial zones managed by developers. He also emphasized the need to gather feedback from investors regarding the services provided in these zones, helping to improve the overall business environment and enhance the industrial sector's competitiveness.
Al-Wazir urged investors who have outstanding dues, including installments, services, or maintenance deposits, to settle or reschedule their payments. Investors wishing to reschedule must pay 25% of the outstanding amount upfront, with the remainder due over six months, subject to central bank interest. This process must be completed within 15 days, starting December 7, 2024. Failure to comply will result in the cancellation of land allocations, with the authority reclaiming and reallocating the land or industrial units to serious investors. Legal measures will also be taken to recover financial dues.
The minister also recommended that investor associations manage the security, cleaning, and maintenance of internal utilities in industrial zones, in coordination with relevant authorities. These associations will be responsible for collecting maintenance and service fees from investors, ensuring the efficient operation and long-term sustainability of the zones' infrastructure.
Additionally, Al-Wazir revealed that unutilized assets in industrial zones would soon be listed on the Egypt Industrial Data Platform, reinforcing the principles of transparency, integrity, and procedural governance once their utilities are fully completed.
Al-Wazir concluded by outlining the Ministry of Industry's efforts to localize 23 key industries, providing incentives and support to investors in sectors critical to reducing imports and relying on locally available raw materials. These priority industries include solar energy components, automotive parts, desalination and water treatment systems, electrical transformers, and various manufacturing sectors. This initiative aims to enhance local production capabilities, replace imports, and strengthen Egypt's industrial base.
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Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA), has announced that the 8th phase of the automated tax system for calculating wages and salaries tax for companies and individual establishments has been officially launched. This step is part of an ongoing effort by the Ministry of Finance and the ETA to enhance Egypt's digital tax transformation. The new system, introduced under Ministerial Decision No. 386 of 2023, applies to all companies and individual establishments with a salary obligation, effective from Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Abdel Aal emphasized that the system is designed to create clear, simplified processes for registration, which companies and individual establishments must follow. To register, entities need to visit the relevant tax offices and provide the necessary documentation, including a recent commercial register extract (no older than three months) and a copy of the national ID of the managing partner or establishment owner. This will enable them to receive the necessary registration codes.
The Head of the ETA also highlighted the importance of submitting accurate monthly reports detailing employee data. This is a mandatory requirement for all companies and establishments. Companies are required to submit an Excel sheet containing the full name, national ID number, mobile phone number, social insurance details, and salary information for each employee. The data must also include the insurance number, total salary, and a copy of each employee's national ID.
The new system is designed to help taxpayers accurately calculate their due taxes, while also automatically generating quarterly declarations and annual settlements. Abdel Aal noted that this system will foster greater discipline, transparency, and trust between taxpayers and the Tax Authority. It also enhances compliance by making the tax process more efficient and accessible.
The ETA will closely monitor the monthly declarations to ensure adherence to the new rules. Abdel Aal urged companies and establishments to fully cooperate with the tax offices and to contact the Authority for any clarifications or support.“Our goal is to make this transition as smooth as possible while ensuring accurate and timely submissions,” she added.
This initiative reflects the government's ongoing efforts to digitize tax procedures, improve service delivery, and create a more transparent and efficient tax system.
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Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal claimed a "Modi tsunami" is coming in the country and there is no alternative to the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate.
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Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, announced significant reforms aimed at improving tax services, with the first package of tax facilities set to be fully implemented by the end of the current fiscal year. These measures, he emphasized, will foster a new era of trust, partnership, and certainty between the business community and the Tax Authority.
Speaking during a meeting with the Republican People's Party's parliamentary bloc in the Administrative Capital, Kouchouk highlighted several initiatives designed to enhance the business environment.“We have developed a sample inspection system for all taxpayers and have launched an experimental central electronic clearing system for government dues and debts,” he explained.“This system is intended to build confidence with our partners, facilitate their operations, and improve cash liquidity.”
The Minister also outlined plans to gradually integrate the informal economy, focusing on improving tax systems and offering greater support to small, medium, and large enterprises.“Our goal is to ensure that investors achieve substantial profits within a clear framework of rights and obligations, paving the way for a productive partnership with the Tax Authority,” Kouchouk said.
Furthermore, he emphasized the Tax Authority's initiative to revise administrative decisions and instructions as a clear signal of the government's commitment to boosting the investment climate.“We strongly believe in the private sector's potential to drive growth, and we will continue to support it within the Egyptian economy,” he affirmed, noting ongoing collaboration with the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade to reduce fees and unify collection agencies.
The Minister also pointed to the growing demand for public-private partnerships, particularly in the service sectors and renewable energy, driven by the state's limitations on public investment. The Ministry aims to increase spending on human development and social protection, alongside expanding programs to stimulate and support productive activities.
Kouchouk stressed that the simplified tax system demonstrates a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing entrepreneurship, especially in the realm of digital exports. He highlighted the significant growth of information technology service exports and emphasized the need to further stimulate this sector.“Our export program for the upcoming fiscal year is ambitious, aiming to diversify and expand exports while tapping into new markets,” he stated.
Additionally, Kouchouk highlighted the role of the medium-term budget framework in enhancing the efficiency of public spending and improving services for citizens.“We are committed to fostering a national dialogue, especially with young people, to refine our priorities and achieve key targets for citizens, investors, and the broader Egyptian economy,” he concluded.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Sherif El-Kilani, Deputy Minister for Tax Policies; Ahmed Abdel Razek, Permanent Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Rami Youssef, Assistant Minister for Tax Policies and Development; Rasha Abdel Aal, Head of the Egyptian Tax Authority; and various other political and governmental figures.
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Marquee Developments Unveils Shababeek With EGP 6Bn Investment In New Cairo's Fifth Settlement
Date
12/15/2024 11:31:11 PM
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Marquee Developments has officially launched its first project in the Egyptian market, Shababeek, a residential development located in New Cairo's Fifth Settlement. The project, covering an area of 15 feddans, boasts an investment of over EGP 6bn.
Hazem Salama, Chairperson of Marquee Developments, emphasized that while the company is new to the Egyptian market, it is backed by the extensive expertise of its founders, who have an impressive track record in Real estate development. Their past achievements include executing several urban projects in key Egyptian cities such as Nasr City, Heliopolis, and Hurghada, as well as ventures across the Arab world and Europe.
Salama also noted that Marquee was founded through Egyptian-European investments with the vision of creating a new generation of urban communities. The company aims to identify investment opportunities in high-potential areas, advance the concept of urbanization, and deliver sustainable developments that set new benchmarks in Egypt's real estate market.
Mohamed Amer, CEO of Marquee Developments, shared that Shababeek is the first of a series of projects the company plans to announce soon. The development will feature 82% of its space dedicated to green areas, landscapes, and water features, with just 18% allocated for built-up areas. Planned amenities include diverse residential spaces, children's play areas, a nursery, yoga spaces, cycling tracks, walking trails, and swimming pools. The design and execution are being carried out by renowned firms including MTA, ACE Moharram Bakhoum, and Okoplan.
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Amid rising uproar over crimes against women, two men were thrashed by irate railway commuters and handed over to police after they were allegedly found harassing a nursing student.
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BEIJING, Dec 16 — China’s Communist Party must “turn the knife inward” to eliminate problems of discipline, including corruption, President Xi Jinping said, a new call to hunt down corrupt officials and those who corrupt them.
Since coming to power over a decade ago, Xi has cracked down on corruption involving party members, whether they were corrupt high-ranking “tigers” or lowly “flies” who failed to implement government policies.
But despite the sweeping crackdown, the party continues to be plagued by graft, particularly within the armed forces. Two former defence ministers have been purged from the party in the past two years for “serious violations of discipline”, a euphemism for corruption.
The party must take counter-measures against any interest group, organisation of power, or privileged class from preying on or corrupting party members, Xi warned in a speech published on Monday by Qiushi Journal, a flagship party magazine.
“As the situation and tasks facing the party change, there will inevitably be all kinds of conflicts and problems within the party,” he said.
“We must have the courage to turn the knife inward and eliminate their negative impact in a timely manner to ensure that the party is always full of vigour and vitality.”
Xi’s call to “turn the knife inward” was part of a speech he gave at a major meeting with the party’s anti-graft watchdog on Jan. 8, but had not been disclosed previously.
The excerpts published on Monday suggest a renewed and wider push to instil discipline and hunt down officials seeking personal gain and those who lead them astray.
Last month, the defence ministry disclosed that an admiral who had served on the Central Military Commission, the country’s highest-level military command body, was under investigation for “serious violations of discipline”.
Last year, about 610,000 party officials were punished for violating party discipline, of which 49 were officials above the vice minister or governor level, according to statistics from the party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection. — Reuters
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Al Ashraaf Developments Appoints ACE Moharram-Bakhoum As Consultant For Serenity Residence
Date
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(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt)
Al Ashraaf Developments has signed strategic partnership agreements with ACE Moharram-Bakhoum to oversee the company's projects.
During a press conference, CEO of Al Ashraaf Developments Ahmed Massoud stated that the company was committed to collaborating with top consultancy firms, highlighted that ACE Moharram-Bakhoum is among the top five engineering consultancy firms in Egypt and the Middle East.
The Serenity project spans over 13 feddans and offers electronic gates, vast green spaces, swimming pools, dedicated children's areas, and a commercial mall catering to all residents' needs.
The signing ceremony also included overseeing the pouring of 2,500 cubic meters of concrete for the project's foundations-the largest concrete pour completed in a single day in the history of Obour City.
Al Ashraaf collaborates with Vodafone Egypt, Pinnacle Consultant, and Devcon Construction for contracting services to develop the Serenity development. The company's portfolio includes several projects, namely Serenity, Reveal, Hope, Quest, and The Core.
Massoud noted that the group has successfully, through its sister company Memaar Al Ashraaf, established a new benchmark for real estate development in New Obour City. This has steered private-sector investments towards the emerging city.
He disclosed that Memaar Al Ashraaf has taken on the mission of launching commercial and service projects in New Obour neighborhoods, exceeding 10 projects in just a few years. These include commercial centers such as Al-Majd 1 and 2, Al-Horreya 1 and 2, NXT Mall, Step Mall, Al-Hayat, Sakn Misr, Al-Karama Mall, and Rakan.
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How India Celebrated Gandhi Jayanti:PICS
Nation today remembered Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary with top leaders paying floral tributes at his memorial here.
Nation today remembered Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary with top leaders paying floral tributes at his memorial here.
Pigeons fly behind a silhouetted statue of Mahatma Gandhi adorned with garlands on Gandhi's birth anniversary in Amritsar, India. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/ Sanjeev Syal)
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A schoolgirl poses for a picture next to a statue of Mahatma Gandhi during celebrations to mark the 144th birth anniversary of Gandhi, at Ahmedabad in the western Indian state of Gujarat October 2, 2013. Mahatma Gandhi, also known as the "Father of the Nation", was instrumental in India's struggle for independence from Britain and a devoted follower of non-violent protest and religious tolerance. REUTERS/Amit Dave (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY)
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India's ruling Congress party president, Sonia Gandhi, second left, offers prayers at a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi as opposition Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Krishna Advani, right, arrives on occasion of Mahatma's birth anniversary in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
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Indian social workers shout slogans after placing garlands on a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Amritsar on October 1, 2013,on the eve of Gandhi's 144th birth anniversary. Indians all over the country celebrate Gandhi's birthday with prayers and various social activities as a mark of respect to Gandhi, famed as the torchbearer of India's fight against British rule.
Read LessIndian children dressed as Mahatma Gandhi assemble at an event to mark Gandhi’s birth anniversary in Chennai, India, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/ Arun Sankar K)
An Indian man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi prepares to cross a busy road as he returns after attending a function to mark Gandhi’s birth anniversary in Bhubaneswar, India, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Biswaranjan Rout)
An eternal flame burns in foreground as Indian school children offer their prayers at a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary, in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Indians clean a statue of Mahatma Gandhi ahead of Gandhi Jayanti in Bhubaneswar, India, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in the country, marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. (AP Photo/Biswaranjan Rout)
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, offers prayers at a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary, in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
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School children dressed as Mahatma Gandhi sit inside a bus after they participated celebrations marking the 144th birth anniversary of Gandhi, in the southern Indian city of Chennai October 2, 2013. Mahatma Gandhi, also known as the "Father of the Nation", was instrumental in India's struggle for independence from Britain and a devoted follower of non-violent protest and religious tolerance. REUTERS/Babu (INDIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY EDUCATION)
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(MENAFN- IANS) Manchester, Dec 16 (IANS) After Manchester United came from behind to seal a dramatic 2-1 derby victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has blamed himself for City's derby defeat, saying he is "not good enough".
City saw a 1-0 lead become a 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the last few minutes of Sunday's Manchester derby as their difficult run of results continued.
"The results are not good, the game was not exceptional. I know the situation; I understand, but the reality is this," Guardiola told BBC Match of the Day.
"They have to know that these situations happen. In the box you have to be careful. It's not about Matheus (Nunes, who conceded the penalty), he played really good in not his position at full-back. But it's not about that, we have to play better. The result will help us to take our best but right now we don't have it. The way I learn is to keep going.
"I'm not good enough. I am the boss, the manager; I have to find solutions and so far I haven't. That's the reality. We want to play better, create chances. But at the moment it's not possible," he added.
Guardiola's side have now lost eight of their last 11 matches in all competitions and have slipped to fifth in the Premier League table, nine points off leaders Liverpool.
But the head coach said there are elements of their normal game that aren't there, and he needs to figure out what that is to get his team back on a winning track.
“It is something we are missing. When you win games, the energy is higher. This is my job. My job is not just to win games and lift trophies," Guardiola said in a post-match press conference.
"I am incredibly well paid to handle these situations. Maybe in one year or a year and a half we were able to lose eight games - now in one month and 10 days we have lost eight games out of 11.
"We were top of the league and the only unbeaten team in Europe (before this run). We are a big club; I am here because of what we have done in the past. Otherwise, clubs would not sustain their manager.
"All the managers around the world work harder and think more and talk more. I have to tell them that still we are so good. I knew it would be a tough season, even when we were winning, but I didn't expect it to be so hard like it is right now," he said.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, Dec 16 (IANS) The principal opposition party of Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, is gearing up for the 2026 Assembly elections. Party General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) is set to launch a statewide campaign at the end of January.
As part of the campaign, EPS will visit all 234 Assembly constituencies in the state, address rallies and highlight alleged misdeeds of the ruling DMK government.
In a statement released on Monday, the AIADMK announced its plans to appoint full-time organisational in-charges, including women, for each booth committee.
Tamil Nadu has 68,467 booths, and the in-charges will oversee grassroots-level campaign activities.
At the party's General Council meeting held in Vanagaram on Sunday, EPS emphasized the need to strengthen the party's youth wing, the Ilaignar Pasarai (Youth Brigades), to attract young voters and revitalize the party.
He instructed district secretaries to recruit more youngsters for the brigades, a concept originally introduced by former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa in 2008.
The initiative played a crucial role in the AIADMK's victory in the 2011 Assembly elections. Membership in the Youth Brigades is open to individuals aged 18 to 25.
In addition, the party plans to create a separate sports wing to attract youth by organising local sports competitions, a task that the booth in-charges will oversee.
Since its defeat in the 2021 Assembly elections, AIADMK has struggled to regain its footing. The party also faced a crushing defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, failing to secure a single seat out of the 39 in Tamil Nadu and the lone seat in Puducherry.
Meanwhile, the DMK, AIADMK's principal rival, has already commenced preparations for the 2026 polls.
The DMK has appointed full-time workers for each of the state's 234 Assembly constituencies.
Half of these workers were selected based on their performance during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where the DMK-led INDIA bloc secured a landslide victory, winning all 39 seats in Tamil Nadu and the lone seat in Puducherry.
The DMK's full-timers were carefully screened and selected with input from local leadership. Interestingly, these appointees are not residents of the constituencies where they have been assigned, ensuring impartiality and focused efforts. DMK President and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has expressed confidence in his party's chances, claiming that the DMK will win 200 of the 234 Assembly seats in the upcoming elections.
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In a sign of revolt against the state party leadership ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress MLA Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria has written a letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi complaining against Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Pratap Singh Bajwa and accusing him of drug trafficking and terrorism.
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(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India has seen a record smartphone exports in November this year, surpassing the Rs 20,000 crore mark for the first time in a month, which was led by Apple.
According to industry data, smartphone exports crossed Rs 20,300 crore, a more than 90 per cent rise from the same period last year. Apple led the exports last month, followed by Samsung.
In November last year, the smartphone exports from the country was over Rs 10,600 crore, as per the industry data.
The smartphone market in the country is expected to exit 2024 with a single-digit annual growth.
Meanwhile, riding on the government's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple's iPhone production in the country reached $10 billion in the seven months of this fiscal (FY25), with $7 billion in exports alone which is a record.
The tech giant manufactured/assembled $14 billion of iPhones in India last fiscal (FY24), with exporting more than $10 billion worth of iPhones.
According to Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, this is yet another milestone for the smartphone PLI scheme in 7 months.
"$10 billion iPhone production by Apple with $7 billion exports. Total smartphone exports from Bharat crossed $10.6 billion in 7 months," the minister had posted on X last month.
India's smartphone market is estimated to grow 7-8 per cent this year, driven by strong demand for premium, 5G and AI smartphones. The mobile handset market in India is expected to maintain steady growth.
According to industry experts, to achieve the goal of $500 billion local electronics manufacturing by FY30, the industry must prioritise export growth to emerge as one of the top three global exporters in this domain by 2030, led by mobile manufacturing.
As per the India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) data, mobile phone production surged from Rs 18,900 crore in 2014-15 to an estimated Rs 4.10 lakh crore in FY24, registering an increase of a massive 2,000 per cent, driven by the PLI scheme.
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BJP president Rajnath Singh on Tuesday came down on Congress president Sonia Gandhi for accusing the BJP of "making fun" of the Prime minister, and said that it was the Congress vice-president who instead made fun of the PM.
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Specifications for the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts. Details include engine, fuel usage, interior features, safety and more.
2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Gts 992 My23 3.0L Petrol 2D Cabriolet
Standard Features
- 12 Volt Power Outlet
- Climate Control - 2 Zone
- 380mm Rear Brakes
- 408mm Front Brakes
- Four Seat Interior
- Automatic Air Recirculation
- Dual Front Airbags Package
- Advanced Brake Functions
- Anti-lock Braking
- Aluminium & Composite Body Panels
- Automatic Air Con / Climate Control
- Ascending Centre Console with Storage Compartment
- Active Carbon Filter
- Apple Car Play
- Auto Dimming Int & Ext Mirrors with Rain Sensor
- Automatic Deploying Rear Spoiler
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Aero Wipers - Front
- Aluminium Brake Calipers
- Alarm with Interior Movement Sensor
- A-Pillar Trim in Leather
- Air Quality Sensor
- Aluminium Sill Guards - Personalised
- Aluminium Sill Guards - Black
- Automatic Stop/Start
- Audio Interface/s
- 20 Inch Alloy Wheels
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels
- Body Colour Ext Mirror Lower Trims
- Bucket Front Seats - Manual Fore/Aft Adjustment
- Black Tailpipes
- Comfort Access System
- Camera Based Vehicle Detection
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Headlining
- Cup Holders - Front Seats
- Coat Hanger Hook/s
- Central Locking Luggage Compartment Release
- Central Locking Remote Control
- Communication Management System
- Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
- Centre Console Storage Compartment Lid in Race-Tex
- Digital Audio Broadcast Radio
- Door Armrests in Race-Tex
- Door Handles in Race-Tex
- Dust & Pollen Filter
- Daytime Running Lights - LED
- Display Screen 10.9 Inch
- Dry Sump Lubrication System
- Dual TFT Displays
- Electronic Diff Lock Rear
- Embossed Headrests
- Embossed Seats
- Electromechanical Power Brake
- Electromechanical Power Steering
- Electric Parking Brake
- Extended Seat Bolsters - Front Seats
- Electric Seat Height Adjustment - Driver
- Electric Seat Height Adjustment - Passenger
- Extra USB Socket/s
- Front Apron - Black
- Front Apron - Sports Design
- Forged Aluminium Wheels
- Front Footwell Lights - LED
- Floor Mats - Front & Rear
- Front Spoiler - Sport Design
- Forward Traffic Detection
- Fully Variable Torque Distribution
- Gear Lever/Selector in Race-Tex
- Gear Shift Indicator
- GT Sports Steering Wheel, Htd, Race-Tex
- Head Airbags - Front Seats (side)
- Headlights - Auto On/Off Function
- Heated Front Seats
- Headrest with Crest/Logo - Front & Rear
- Heated Rear Windshield
- Interior Brushed Aluminium Pack Extended - Black
- Instrument Cluster Display - 7.0 Inch
- Illuminated Glove Box Compartment
- Illuminated Ignition Switch
- Intelligent Lightweight Construction
- Inlays - Aluminium
- Engine Immobiliser
- Internet Access
- Infotainment Pack
- Keyless Entry
- Keyless Go
- LED Auxiliary Light Units
- Luggage Compartment - Front
- Lane Change Assist
- LED Cargo Area Lighting
- LED Lighting Package
- LED Indicators
- Lockable Glove Box Compartment
- LED Matrix Headlights with Dynamic Light Sys Plus
- Lowered Suspension
- LED Position Lights
- LTE Communication Module
- Mirror Courtesy Lighting
- Multi-function Steering Wheel
- Mobile Phone Preparation
- Map Reading Lights - LED
- Music Streaming
- Navigation System
- Orientation Lighting - Front & Rear
- Park Assist including Surround View
- Porsche Connect
- Power Mirrors With Folding
- 20/21 Turbo S Wheels
- Powered Sports Seats 4 Way
- Power Soft Top - Automatic
- Power Soft Top - Remote Operation
- Porsche Traction Management
- Power Windows - Front With One-Touch Operation
- Power Windows Rear
- Rear Apron - Sports Design
- Red Brake Calipers
- Remote Services
- Rear Footwell Lights - LED
- Race-Tex Interior Package - Black
- Rear Lid Grille - Black
- Rollover Protection System - Auto-deploying
- Seat Centres in Race-Tex
- Seat Backrest Colour Special
- Seatback Hooks
- Seatbelts - Lap/Sash for All Seats
- Storage Compartment - Front Door/s
- Solar Control Glass
- Sports Chrono Package including Mode Switch
- Sports Design Pack - Matt Black
- Sports Exhaust System
- Side Indicators
- Side Impact Protection
- Side Skirt Trim - Black
- Stationary Management with Hold Function
- Stainless Steel Tailpipes
- Soft Top - Black
- Sports Suspension
- Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Illumination
- Steering Wheel Rim in Race-Tex
- Thorax Airbag - Driver
- Thorax Airbag - Passenger
- TFT Instrument Cluster
- Tail Light Strip with Integral Park & Fog Lights
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Track Precision App
- Tyre Sealing Compound & Air Compressor
- Twin Tailpipes
- Tyre Temperature Display
- Torque Vectoring Plus
- Tinted Windows
- USB Input Socket
- Ventilated Front Disc Brakes
- Ventilated Rear Disc Brakes
- Voice Recognition System
- Vehicle Stability Management System
- Wireless Apple Car Play
- Warning & Brake Assist
- Wheel Central Locking
- Window Door Seal Protection
- Wet Mode
- Wheel Finish - Black
- Wheel Hub Covers with Crest
- Welcome Lights - Headlights
- Windscreen With Sunband
Optional Extras
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control incl Traffic Jam Assist - $250
- Aluminium Gear Selector - $1,270
- Aluminium Pedals - $720
- Active Park Assist - $1,640
- Adaptive Sports Seats Plus - 18 Way & Memory - $5,510
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - $1,500
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised - $2,250
- Anti-theft Wheel Bolts - $130
- Black Brake Calipers - Gloss - $1,720
- Body Coloured Interior Package
- Body Coloured Exterior Mirror Base - $1,120
- Body Coloured Rear Lid Slat Inlays - $1,220
- Body Coloured Wheels
- Cabin Air Ionisation - $600
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - $20,490
- Carbon Floor Mats - Leather Edging - $1,950
- Cupholders - Leather Trim - $560
- Coloured Instrument Dials - $720
- Colour Selection - Stitching
- Colour Selection - Leather
- Coloured Seat Belts - $930
- Carbon Sill Guards Illuminated - $2,120
- Carbon Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised - $2,870
- Custom Colour Paint - $18,490
- Carbon Window Trims - $1,050
- Dash Cam Preparation - $250
- Door Courtesy Lights Logo Projection - $300
- Dashboard & Door Trim Package - Leather - $4,970
- Dynamic Chassis Control - $6,750
- Engine Compartment Lid Painted in Special Colour - $880
- Exclusive Design Fuel Filler Cap - $280
- Exclusive Design Tail Lights - $310
- Exterior Mirrors - Upper Trims - Carbon - $3,120
- Exterior Pack - Gloss Black - $6,270
- Extended Package - Leather Interior - Exclusive - $8,300
- Floor Mats - Heritage Design
- Floor Mats with Leather Edging - $1,100
- GT Sports Strg Wheel - Htd, Leather - Carbon Panel - $950
- GT Sports Strg Wheel - Htd, Race-Tex, Carbon Inlay - $1,300
- GT Leather Sports Steering Wheel
- GT Leather Sports Steering Wheel - Heated
- GTS Interior Package - $8,350
- Home Link - $600
- Hood & Luggage Compartment Lid with Stripes - $2,720
- Interior Carbon Pack - $1,500
- Interior Leather Pack
- Interior Trim Pack - Contrast Stitching - $6,500
- Int Trim Pack - Contrast Stitching & Seat Centres - $8,000
- Leather Pack 930 - $2,750
- Leather Air Vents - $3,000
- Leather Air Vents - Personalised - $3,900
- Leather Backrests Sports Sts Plus - Carbon Inlays - $4,620
- Leather Backrests Sports Sts Plus - Special Inlays - $3,370
- Light Design Package - $1,050
- Leather Dashboard Trim Package - $2,220
- Leather Door Trim Package - $2,750
- Leather Fuse Box Cover - $560
- Leather Interior Club Leather - Contrast Stitching - $11,350
- Leather Interior Club Leather - $11,350
- Leather Interior - Contrast Stitching - $8,350
- Leather Interior Exclusive - $31,800
- Leather Interior Exclusive - Two-tone
- Leather Interior Mirror Panel - $720
- Leather Int Pack Leather Seats - Two Tone - $9,600
- Leather Interior Pack Leather Seats - $8,350
- Leather Inner Sill Guards - $1,120
- Lane Keeping Assist - $1,220
- Leather Onboard Folder - $800
- Leather Seat Centre in Contrasting Colour - $1,750
- Leather Steering Column Surround - $750
- Lifting System Front Axle - $5,070
- Leather Sunvisors - $860
- Model Designation Deletion
- Model Designation - Gloss Black - $500
- Model Designation Painted - Body Colour - $500
- Manufacturers Logo - Body Colour - $310
- Manufacturers Logo - Gloss Black - $550
- Metallic Paint
- Night View Assist - $4,900
- Porsche Active Suspension Management
- Paint Colour Special - $5,700
- Protective Front Foil - $4,500
- Personalised Floor Mats - Leather Edging - $1,420
- Carrera S Wheels 20/21 inch
- RS Spyder Design Wheels 20/21 inch
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Zakir Hussain: The Ustad Of The Ustads
Date
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(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Dec 16 (IANS) The world of music lost a gem with the demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain. The renowned tabla player passed away due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in San Francisco, California at the age of 73. The late musician rendered new dimensions to Indian music as he took the culture and the humility associated with our music, across the world.
Zakir, who was born on March 9, 1951 in Mumbai, was the eldest son of tabla player Alla Rakha, and is widely considered as one of the greatest tabla players of all time. As much as a great musician he was, the Ustaad was also known for his nature, his conduct on stage and his respect for the art and fellow artists.
He struck a chord with every generation and every set of listeners owing to his exceptional skills, his charm and the ability to blend in with every genre. The sight of him belting out his prowess on tabla for a tea brand is a core memory of every 1990s kid.
While the space of Indian television commercials were still walking on its wobbly legs, it was Zakir, who gave it the required strength with his stellar screen presence, his unmatched brilliance on tabla and the way with which he said,“Waah Taj”.
His presence was truly global as he not only elevated Indian music to great heights but also collaborated with many international artists like George Harrison of the iconic band, The Beatles, on the 1973 album 'Living in the Material World' and John Handy for the album 'Hard Work'. He also performed on Van Morrison's 1979 album 'Into the Music' and 'Earth'.
His illustrious body of work was feted with several awards like four Grammy Awards, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, Government of India's Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, Ratna Sadsya, United States National Endowment for the Arts' National Heritage Fellowship, the highest award given to traditional artists and musicians.
Zakir Hussain continues to leave a deep impact on India's music and its cultural heritage.
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Gulf Countries Denounce Israeli Decision To Expand Settlements In Golan Heights
Date
12/15/2024 11:45:17 PM
(MENAFN- IANS) Riyadh, Dec 16 (IANS) Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar condemned the Israeli government's approval of a plan to expand settlements in the occupied Golan Heights.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the decision is a continuation of efforts to sabotage Syria's chances of restoring its security and stability, Xinhua news agency reported.
The ministry stressed the need to respect Syria's Sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The UAE warned in a statement by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the Israeli actions could exacerbate tensions in the region.
"The UAE categorically rejects all measures and practices aimed at altering the legal status of the occupied Golan Heights," the statement said, stressing that expanding Israeli settlements in Golan Heights poses a direct threat to the security, stability, and sovereignty of Syria.
In a statement, Qatar's Foreign Ministry called the decision "a new episode in a series of Israeli aggressions on Syrian territories and a blatant violation of international law."
It called on the international community to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities by compelling Israel to halt its aggressions on Syrian territories and adhere to international legitimacy.
The statement reiterated Qatar's unwavering support for Syria's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
The Israeli government approved a plan on Sunday to expand settlements in the Golan Heights, a Syrian territory currently occupied by Israel, according to a statement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
According to the statement, the plan aims to double the Israeli population in the Golan Heights. It includes establishing a student village, a development program to integrate new residents, and initiatives to strengthen the education system and renewable energy infrastructure.
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Best Winter Hats for Men
From Beanie Caps to Ballcaps, There’s a Hat for Everyone on the Market
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Make no mistake about it: Winter’s worst weather can be demanding in every which way, including the toll it takes on your wardrobe. But the best winter hats for men check off one crucial box — keeping your noggin dry, your ears protected and your face sheltered (somewhat) from the cold.
While beanie caps and fisherman caps have real-world heritage and modern-day utility, there’s a style of winter hat out there for everyone. Watch caps earn their stripes (especially in wool and tweed) when paired with a refined topcoat, and the classic stocking cap should prove useful just about any day of the week. And if you simply can’t get enough of the iconic ballcap style, rest assured that outfitters have turned their talents towards making winter-friendly versions of those, too.
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The best winter hats serve a purpose, but style points are every bit as important. Here are a few selections that, in our experience, hit the mark in both categories when it comes to your search for the best winter hats for men.
Filson Watch Cap Beanie
Call it the original, call it the best, call it what you will — Filson’s Watch Cap Beanie has very nearly seen it all, as the Pacific Northwest outfitter helped explorers brave the cold in the Northern Territory and beyond. Today, it’s a thick, tightly knit option made from USA-sourced wool for plenty of comfort in awfully cold weather.
Huckberry Logo Beanie
If you can trust one retailer to properly outfit you for adventures near and far, it just might be Huckberry. They make plenty of outdoor-approved gear, including a subtly stylish take on the beanie cap. Its wide-ribbed design is complemented by a fabric blend that includes nylon and spandex for performance, and the Huckberry logo tag — plus a wide array of color options — are never bad to have in your arsenal, either.
Patagonia Fisherman’s Rolled Beanie
Your winter hat rotation just got a little more sustainable, thanks to Patagonia’s use of recycled polyester in this tightly knit, classically styled beanie cap. It’s practically made for cold-weather pursuits (any winter sport you can think of), and its rib knit design ensures a snug fit – in any of its stylish color options, no less.
Flint and Tinder Tweed 5-Panel Hat
One of the more sartorial fabrics out there — houndstooth, often used to craft plenty of classic blazers — gets a shot at becoming more casual, yet no less versatile, in this new twist on the five-panel hat. Crafted by Huckberry’s Flint and Tinder line to pair with its expertly cut denim shirts and shackets, it’s a winter-friendly ballcap made with the utmost care.
Ebbets Field Black Wool Vintage Ballcap
Some hats earn their stripes in the spring and summer, and others are made for the demands of cold weather, in matters of both style and fabrication.That might sound like a tall task when it comes to the best winter hats, but the timeless design of this Ebbets Field cap speaks for itself, especially in thick, goes-with-anything black wool for a dash of vintage style.
Carhartt Wool Blend Patch Cap
If you’ve got designs on taking on a winter to-do list — and even if not — a wool ballcap can serve a dualfold purpose, keeping the weather out of your eyes while serving as a casually rugged accessory the rest of the time (say, for beers at your favorite dive bar). Carhartt workwear tends to fit both of those situations, and this toasty wool ballcap even features the brand’s iconic logo.
Boston Scally Original Cap
Long before “Peaky Blinders” brought the newsboy cap back to prominence, there was Boston Scally, and its focus on classic hats for men. Its newsboy cap plays on classic styles found across the pond, with fashionable grey herringbone fabrication. It should pair perfectly with a navy peacoat on a blustery winter day.
Stetson Reid Wool Flatcap
Stetson might be best-known for its Western heritage and stylings, but its version of the flatcap is refined enough to dress up. Made with wool and cashmere, it looks more polished than a newsboy cap (note the elongated design and shorter brim). Its understated design even pairs nicely with your best winter tailoring on snowy nights.
Cole Haan Newsboy Cap
The best winter hats for men should lend as much style and confidence to your #OOTD as they do functionality, and a newsboy cap or flat cap does a bit of both. Ideal to wear while driving or strolling around the city, this wool-blend option both regulates your temperature and shields your forehead from the elements — and it’s, of course, a debonair style move for the refined gentleman.
Home Prefer Felt Fedora
The fedora, although a time-honored style, is a particular look not quite everyone can pull off. But if one should strike your fancy, opt for a tried-and-true silhouette in winter-minded wool felt construction. This option is timeless, eye-catching and suitably stylish enough to pair with your topcoat and dress boots on a snowy night (along with the winter suit underneath, of course).
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RARE Photos of Lalu Prasad Yadav
Here's a look at the life and times of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav , who was convicted in the Fodder Scam and sent to jail
Here's a look at the life and times of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav , who was convicted in the Fodder Scam and sent to jail
Lalu Prasad with his children at Vetrinary College peon quater before taking oath as chief minister of Bihar on March 27, 1990.
Lalu Prasad as chief minister paddling his way to secretariate in Patna.
Lalu Prasad with a stick passes through the main entrance of chief minister,s residence.
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Booklets on Lalu Chalisa, Pachasa and Leela.
Lalu Prasad at his party Dalit, Adivasi Chetana rally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
Lalu Prasad on his release from Beur Jail came out on elephant on Jan 9, 1999.
Lalu Prasad sitting with leaders of his party inside Beur central Jail in judicial custody by CBI court in Patna.
Lalu Prasad taking oath as chief minister at JP 's statue on March10, 1990.
Lalu Prasad sitting with his friends at vetrinary ground where he lived in a peon quater on March1090 after being as RJDchief .
Lalu Prasad sharing lighter moments while shaking hands with friend Nitish Kumar on April 26, 1992 at CM's office.
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Qatar Sends Delegation To Syria To Finalise Embassy Reopening
Date
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(MENAFN- IANS) Doha, Dec 16 (IANS) A Qatari diplomatic delegation has arrived in Damascus, the capital of Syria, to complete the procedures for reopening Qatar's embassy in Syria, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said.
The delegation met with representatives of "Syria's transitional government" and reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to supporting the Syrian people in their pursuit of security, peace, development, and prosperity, according to Al Ansari, Xinhua news agency reported.
Al Ansari also noted that participants of the meeting also discussed ways to enhance the flow of Qatari humanitarian aid and assessed the urgent needs of the Syrian population during this critical phase.
Qatar announced on Wednesday to reopen its embassy in Damascus, days after a militant coalition, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), ousted former President Bashar al-Assad on December 8. Qatar closed its embassy in Damascus in 2011, following the outbreak of anti-government protests in Syria.
Meanwhile, Russia has evacuated some of its diplomats out of the Syrian capital Damascus while its embassy continues to function, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
The diplomats were transported by a Russian Aerospace Forces flight from the Khmeimim Air Base in Syria to Moscow, the Ministry said on Sunday in a statement.
"The Russian embassy in Damascus continues to function," said the press statement published on Telegram.
Following an 11-day offensive, a rebel coalition dominated by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) overthrew Assad, who fled to Russia along with his family.
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Israel Launches First Wave Power Plant
Date
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(MENAFN- IANS) Jerusalem, Dec 16 (IANS) Israel has inaugurated its first power plant that generates electricity from sea waves, Israel's Ministry of energy and Infrastructure said in a statement.
Located at Jaffa port in the Mediterranean city of Tel Aviv-Yafo, the power plant has an installed capacity of 100 kilowatts. It was developed by the Israeli energy company Eco Wave Power and built in collaboration with the French state-owned electricity utility EDF and the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, with funding from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Xinhua news agency reported.
The facility consists of 10 buoys installed along the breakwater at Jaffa Port, each connected to a patented energy conversion unit that allows for easy operation and maintenance.
The buoys rise and fall with wave movements, driving a hydraulic motor and generator onshore. The system is capable of generating electricity from waves as low as 60 cm in height.
Equipped with a smart control system, the technology raises the buoys above the sea surface during storms to prevent damage.
All electricity generated by the project is supplied to Israel's national grid, with the state-owned Israel Electric Corporation purchasing all the energy produced by the facility.
The ministry noted that the project is a step toward increasing energy production from renewable sources, reducing air pollution, and enhancing Israel's energy security.
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Sanjay Dutt: Will Report Back In Jail
Sanjay Dutt is back home on a 14 day parole granted to him on medical grounds
Actor Sanjay Dutt is out of jail for 14 days on parole. Sanjay Dutt has been granted the furlough on medical grounds, as he has to undergo a surgery in the knee.
Dressed in a red shirt, a clean-shaven Dutt came back home on Tuesday morning. For the last few weeks a viral photo of Dutt sporting a grizzly beard in jail, has been doing the rounds of the Internet.
Dutt spoke to the media and said, "I respect the law and courts of India. I will complete my parole and will report back in jail”.
Dutt said he loves his fans but requested the media to give him space as would like to spend some private time with his family. "I am a law abiding citizen”
In his response to those who are opposing his parole, Sanjay Dutt said, ”Every convict gets a vacation for Furlough, this is the right of every convict”.
Interestingly the Lage raho Munnabhai actor, who made Gandhigiri a cult phrase and gave a cool spin to Gandhism has got his parole a day before Gandhi Jayanti.
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The Rajasthan High Court rejected the bail plea of Asaram Bapu, arrested on allegation of sexually assaulting a minor girl. Asaram, 72, had filed a bail application before the Jodhpur bench of the high court.
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In the realm of geographic landscape, the supercomputer market plays a pivotal role in various sectors, including oil exploration, genomics, weather accuracy, and drug discovery. These applications necessitate large installation spaces, capable of handling extensive data sets and analytics workloads. Cloud-computing and platform-as-service solutions facilitate access to higher processing power and data management capabilities. Supercomputers are instrumental in decision-making processes for industries such as the Department of Defense, BFSI, and healthcare. Advanced technologies like CT scanning and MRI rely on these systems for data analysis. In the context of AI research, supercomputers power driverless technology, consumer AI applications, telemedicine, and bio-pharmacy. Vector processing machines and cloud computing are essential components of supercomputing infrastructure. Linux and Unix operating systems, along with commercial offerings like Red Hat and Microsoft Windows, provide the necessary foundation for these advanced systems. Fugaku, the latest supercomputer, boasts impressive capabilities, but initial setup costs and operational expenses must be considered for sustainability. AI computing platforms, such as OpenAI, further expand the potential of supercomputers, enabling groundbreaking advancements in technology and science.
The supercomputer market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing demand from various industries, particularly in sectors like finance, research, and engineering. Businesses are investing in high-performance computing solutions to enhance their operations and gain a competitive edge. Supercomputers offer advanced processing capabilities, enabling faster data analysis and complex problem-solving. This market trend is expected to continue as technology advances and industries seek more efficient and innovative solutions.
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The Supercomputer Market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for advanced Data Sets and Analytics workloads. Cloud-computing and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions are driving this trend, enabling enterprises to access Higher Processing Power on-demand. Supercomputers, powered by Linux and Unix operating systems, are essential technology-based solutions for managing and analyzing large Data Sets. These systems are crucial for Decision-making processes in various industries, including CT scanning and Vector processing machines. Investments in Research and Development activities continue to fuel innovation, leading to the development of more powerful and efficient supercomputers. Cloud Computing is also playing a pivotal role in making supercomputing capabilities more accessible and cost-effective for businesses.
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The supercomputer market encompasses the design, development, and deployment of high-performance computing systems capable of processing complex data and performing large-scale simulations. These systems are essential for various industries, including finance, healthcare, and research, to analyze massive datasets and make informed decisions. The market is driven by advancements in technology, such as the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the increasing demand for data-intensive applications. Additionally, the growing trend towards cloud computing and the adoption of hybrid computing solutions are shaping the market's growth trajectory. The market is expected to witness significant growth in the coming years due to these factors and the continuous development of more powerful and efficient supercomputers.
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Meet 1st MP to Lose Seat for Corruption
A Delhi court sentenced Congress MP Rasheed Masood to four years' imprisonment after he was found guilty of corruption.
A Delhi court Tuesday sentenced Congress MP Rasheed Masood to four years' imprisonment after he was found guilty of corruption. He thus become the first politician to lose his seat after the Supreme Court rejected a law providing immunity to convicted MPs and MLAs from immediate disqualification
Special CBI Judge J.P.S. Malik held Masood guilty of fraudulently nominating undeserving candidates from across the country to the MBBS seats allotted to Tripura medical colleges from the central pool.
After the Supreme Court struck down a law that provided immunity to members of parliamednt and state legislatures from immediate disqualification, Masood will lose his Rajya Sabha seat.
Rasheed Masood had earlier sought benefit of probation in a Delhi court, citing his long service to the nation and health reasons even as CBI demanded nothing less than seven years jail term for him and a hefty fine.
"I have been an MP for the last 30 years and I am a law abiding citizen. Considering the nature of the case, my age and clean antecedents, I should be given the benefit of probation," counsel for 67-year-old Masood told Special CBI Judge J P S Malik while arguing on the quantum of sentence.
CBI prosecutor V N Ojha, however, opposed his plea for probation, saying, "Rasheed Masood does not deserve anything less than seven years (in jail) and a hefty fine should be imposed because by nominating undeserving candidates including his own nephew, he had spoiled the career of meritorious students".
Masood, Minister of Health in the VP Singh government between 1990 and 1991, was held guilty of fraudulently nominating undeserving candidates to MBBS seats allotted to Tripura in medical colleges across the country from the central pool.
The prosecutor also said Masood is a person who is a "lawmaker turned into a lawbreaker" even after taking oath to abide by the Constitution which says all are equal before the law.
"He and the other two public servants convicted in the case should be given maximum punishment as the students who suffered nearly two decades ago cannot be compensated for," the prosecutor said.
The two other public servants convicted in the case are Gurdial Singh, a former IPS officer, and retired IAS official Amal Kumar Roy, the then secretary of Tripura Chief Minister Sudhir Ranjan Majumdar.
Masood was held guilty of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC Sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating) and 468 (forgery). He, however, was acquitted of the charge under Section 471 IPC (using as genuine a forged document).
Masood's conviction is the first case after the July 10 Supreme Court judgement that struck down sub-section 4 of Section 8 of Representation of People Act, under which incumbent MPs and MLAs could avoid disqualification till pendency of the appeal against conviction in a higher court.
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Anthony Davis scores 40 points, LeBron James has 18 in return to help Lakers beat Grizzlies, 116-110
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 40 points and 16 rebounds, LeBron James added 18 points in his return and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-110 on Sunday night.
James also had eight rebounds, eight assists and five turnovers in 34 minutes after missing the previous two games because of a left foot injury. He was away from the team most of last week due to personal reasons.
Austin Reaves scored 19 points for Los Angeles. The Lakers never trailed and led by 23 points in the second half.
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points for Memphis, which had won four in a row. Ja Morant had 20 points, Zach Edey added 13 points and 10 rebounds and Luke Kennard had 12 points.
Takeaways
Grizzlies: Memphis entered as the NBA’s highest-scoring offense but trailed 64-46 at the half and was down by at least two possessions the entire second half.
Lakers: James’ return energized Los Angeles, but Davis continues to carry the team. The 31-year-old power forward had 22 points and 10 rebounds in the first half. He briefly left in the third quarter because of shoulder injury, then returned in the fourth and scored 12 critical points down the stretch.
Key moment
James scored his first points on a running one-handed dunk just over two minutes into the first quarter. He followed immediately with a block and added tip-in basket on the Lakers’ ensuing offensive possession to give Los Angeles a 9-2 lead.
Key stat
Davis has had at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in three of his last four games.
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Both teams are back in action Thursday night. The Grizzlies host Golden State, and the Lakers are at Sacramento.
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The Las Vegas Raiders hired Antonio Pierce as their full-time head coach in 2024 after he went 5-4 in the interim to finish last season. But with the Raiders crashing to 2-11 in 13 games this season, his future to remain in the position is now in serious doubt.
While the Raiders mull over the decision on whether to give Pierce at least one more year, there are many strong candidates – even with Bill Belcihick choosing to take a college job North Carolina — might factor into making that call. Here's who majority owner Mark Davis and part owner Tom Brady should consider to hire:
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Raiders best coaching candidates for 2025
Brian Flores, Vikings defensive coordinator (age: 43)
Flores needs his second shoot after stepping into the mess in Miami. He is a strong coordinator of the year candidate with how he's lead the ideal attack group in Minnesota. His Patriots ties to Brady and Belichick don't hurt.
Mike Vrabel, former Titans head coach (age: 49)
Vrabel would be another former Brady colleague and Belichick sutrogate to consider who doesn't have the same losing vibe as Pierce's predecessor, Brady's long-time Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. He got the Titans to overachieve and compete well in a top-heavy AFC and he can help the organization get right.
Liam Coen, Buccaneers offensive coordinator (age: 39)
Coen's work with Baker Mayfield this season plus history working for Sean McVay has made him a more appealing candidate in recent weeks. The Raiders definitely have him on the radar as the most desirable youthful pivot to an offensive-minded coach.
Kellen Moore, Eagles offensive coordinator (age: 36)
Moore falls into the same category of Coen after this sound work in making the Eagles more balanced but still rather explosive. Moore has gotten more buzz of late that he's ready to elevated to youthful head coach.
Ben Johnson, Lions offensive coordinator (age: 38)
Johnson can have better options, including the Bears and Jets. It would be tough for him to take a job that doesn't have an established quarterback plan.
Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders offensive coordinator (age: 45)
Kingsbury almost joined the Raiders staff under Pierce before going to Washington and landing with Jayden McDaniels. He has some peer quarterback history with Tom Brady to the point the former Cardinals coach can be lured back to the desert wot work with another dynamic rookie QB.
Deion Sanders, Colorado head coach (age: 57)
Sanders is trying to work some NFL mojo with Pierce regarding his top two prospects, cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter and son/quarterback Shedeur Sanders. But he is also trying to make the jump with one or both of them on his team in the NFL? No on will be shocked should Brady and Davis make Sanders an offer he can't refuse.
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(MENAFN- IANS) Brisbane, Dec 16 (IANS) Former England women's cricketer Isa Guha has apologised for any offence caused by her calling India's fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah a 'primate' while commentating on the ongoing third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia.
During the first session of day two's play at the Gabba, Bumrah was in the middle of his blistering spell when Isa said on Fox Sports,“Well, he's the MVP, isn't he? Most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah. He is the one that's going to do all the talking for India, and why so much focus was on him in the buildup to this Test match, and whether he would be fit.”
The use of the word 'primate' caused a big stir considering the searing tension between the two cricket teams during the 2008 Monkeygate scandal. Ahead of day three's play at the Gabba, Isa made an apology in the build-up to day three's play.
"Yesterday in commentary I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways. Firstly, I'd like to apologise for any offence caused. I set myself really high standards when it comes to empathy and respect for others, and if you listen to the full transcript, I only meant the highest praise for one of India's greatest players and someone that I admire greatly as well.
“I am an advocate for equality and someone who has spent their career thinking about inclusion and understanding in the game. I am trying to frame the enormity of his achievements, and I have chosen the wrong word and for that I am deeply sorry.
"As someone who is also of South Asian heritage, I hope people would recognise there was no other intention or malice there. I hope this doesn't overshadow what has been a great Test match so far, and I look forward to seeing how it progresses. Once again, I am really, really sorry," she said.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri appreciated Isa for addressing the issue and making the apology live on television.“Brave woman, to do it on live television and apologise, it takes some steel. You heard it from the horse's mouth."
“As far as I'm concerned, game over. People are entitled to make mistakes. We are all human. To own up and say, 'I'm sorry' ... it takes courage. She's done it. Let's move on. As far as the Indian team, there is a Test on and they want to focus on the game," he said.
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Gandhi and Jinnah: Legal Partners?
Yes, it could have been possible, according to noted historian and author Ramachandra Guha who made the deduction on the basis of available literature and archival records.
Could Mahatama Gandhi and Mohammed Ali Jinnah have had established a legal partnership in South Africa, 50 years before Indian and Pakistan were formed?
Yes, it could have been possible, according to noted historian and author Ramachandra Guha who made the deduction on the basis of available literature and archival records.
"A logbook at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad maintains the record of letters sent to Gandhi between the years 1895-97. In this logbook, there are two letters from a certain M A Jinnah, and they are dated 21 January and 23 March, 1897," Guha said.
The historian launched "Gandhi Before India," the first book of his two-volume biography of Mahatma Gandhi, published by Penguin India here late last evening.
While the contents of the letter are not available, Guha says he pieced together "this curious information," based on existing documents in the public domain.
Jinnah's return from London in 1897, his visit to hometown Karachi and his struggles in Bombay to establish himself as a lawyer are facts well established.
Also documented are Gandhi's correspondences with the lawyer Kalihar Khan, based in India from where Bapu wanted to get an Indian lawyer to assist him, as well as his letters with a Durban merchant Parsee Rustomjee in South Africa.
"Jinnah was a briefless lawyer in Bombay in 1897. Gandhi had been a briefless lawyer five years ago in the same city. Gandhi was looking for a partner and Jinnah was out of work. Jinnah was Gujarati, so was Gandhi. Gujaratis in South Africa were both Hindus and Muslims," Guha said.
"Could it be that 50 years before India and Pakistan were formed, Gandhi and Jinnah almost established a legal partnership in South Africa?" Guha wondered.
The just launched book, claims Guha, is "the first thorough account of crucial formative years in the life of the Mahatma."
Covering the period from October 1869, the year of the Mahatma's birth till his return to India from South Africa in July 1914, the tome details his upbringing in 19th century Gujarat. Vivid details of Gandhi's student years in London right up till the two decades, he spent in South Africa have been written at length.
Guha said this crucial phase of Gandhi's life, which was instrumental in shaping the Mahatma from a run-of-the mill lawyer has very often got short shrift in existing literature.
"One of Gandhi's most original, compelling and still relevant ideas is the idea of religious pluralism. The emphasis on religious pluralism is certainly important to India today but not just to India," Guha said.
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The Las Vegas Raiders hired Antonio Pierce as their full-time head coach in 2024 after he went 5-4 in the interim to finish last season. But with the Raiders crashing to 2-11 in 13 games this season, his future to remain in the position is now in serious doubt.
While the Raiders mull over the decision on whether to give Pierce at least one more year, there are many strong candidates – even with Bill Belcihick choosing to take a college job North Carolina — might factor into making that call. Here's who majority owner Mark Davis and part owner Tom Brady should consider to hire:
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- Raiders owner Mark Davis confirms Tom Brady's expected role with team
Raiders best coaching candidates for 2025
Brian Flores, Vikings defensive coordinator (age: 43)
Flores needs his second shoot after stepping into the mess in Miami. He is a strong coordinator of the year candidate with how he's lead the ideal attack group in Minnesota. His Patriots ties to Brady and Belichick don't hurt.
Mike Vrabel, former Titans head coach (age: 49)
Vrabel would be another former Brady colleague and Belichick sutrogate to consider who doesn't have the same losing vibe as Pierce's predecessor, Brady's long-time Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. He got the Titans to overachieve and compete well in a top-heavy AFC and he can help the organization get right.
Liam Coen, Buccaneers offensive coordinator (age: 39)
Coen's work with Baker Mayfield this season plus history working for Sean McVay has made him a more appealing candidate in recent weeks. The Raiders definitely have him on the radar as the most desirable youthful pivot to an offensive-minded coach.
Kellen Moore, Eagles offensive coordinator (age: 36)
Moore falls into the same category of Coen after this sound work in making the Eagles more balanced but still rather explosive. Moore has gotten more buzz of late that he's ready to elevated to youthful head coach.
Ben Johnson, Lions offensive coordinator (age: 38)
Johnson can have better options, including the Bears and Jets. It would be tough for him to take a job that doesn't have an established quarterback plan.
Kliff Kingsbury, Commanders offensive coordinator (age: 45)
Kingsbury almost joined the Raiders staff under Pierce before going to Washington and landing with Jayden McDaniels. He has some peer quarterback history with Tom Brady to the point the former Cardinals coach can be lured back to the desert wot work with another dynamic rookie QB.
Deion Sanders, Colorado head coach (age: 57)
Sanders is trying to work some NFL mojo with Pierce regarding his top two prospects, cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter and son/quarterback Shedeur Sanders. But he is also trying to make the jump with one or both of them on his team in the NFL? No on will be shocked should Brady and Davis make Sanders an offer he can't refuse.
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As schools cut back on bus service, parents are turning to rideshare apps
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CHICAGO (AP) — Ismael El-Amin was driving his daughter to school when a chance encounter gave him an idea for a new way to carpool.
On the way across Chicago, El-Amin’s daughter spotted a classmate riding with her own dad as they drove to their selective public school on the city’s North Side. For 40 minutes, they rode along the same congested highway.
“They’re waving to each other in the back. I’m looking at the dad. The dad’s looking at me. And I was like, parents can definitely be a resource to parents,” said El-Amin, who went on to found Piggyback Network, a service parents can use to book rides for their children.
Reliance on school buses has been waning for years as districts struggle to find drivers and more students attend schools far outside their neighborhoods. As responsibility for transportation shifts to families, the question of how to replace the traditional yellow bus has become an urgent problem for some, and a spark for innovation.
State and local governments decide how widely to offer school bus service. Lately, more have been cutting back. Only about 28% of U.S. students take a school bus, according to a Federal Highway Administration survey concluded early last year. That’s down from about 36% in 2017.
Chicago Public Schools, the nation’s fourth-largest district, has significantly curbed bus service in recent years. It still offers rides for disabled and homeless students, in line with a federal mandate, but most families are on their own. Only 17,000 of the district’s 325,000 students are eligible for school bus rides.
Last week, the school system launched a pilot program allowing some students who attend out-of-neighborhood magnet or selective-enrollment schools to catch a bus at a nearby school’s “hub stop.” It aims to start with rides for about 1,000 students by the end of the school year.
It’s not enough to make up for the lost service, said Erin Rose Schubert, a volunteer for the CPS Parents for Buses advocacy group.
“The people who had the money and the privilege were able to figure out other situations like rearranging their work schedules or public transportation,” she said. “People who didn’t, some had to pull their kids out of school.”
On Piggyback Network, parents can book a ride for their student online with another parent traveling the same direction. Rides cost roughly 80 cents per mile and the drivers are compensated with credits to use for their own kids’ rides.
“It’s an opportunity for kids to not be late to school,” 15-year-old Takia Phillips said on a recent PiggyBack ride with El-Amin as the driver.
The company has arranged a few hundred rides in its first year operating in Chicago, and El-Amin has been contacting drivers for possible expansion to Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. It is one of several startups that have been filling the void.
Unlike Piggyback Network, which connects parents, HopSkipDrive contracts directly with school districts to assist students without reliable transportation. The company launched a decade ago in Los Angeles with three mothers trying to coordinate school carpools and now supports some 600 school districts in 13 states.
Regulations keep it from operating in some states, including Kentucky, where a group of Louisville students has been lobbying on its behalf to change that.
After the district halted bus service to most traditional and magnet schools, the student group known as The Real Young Prodigys wrote a hip-hop song titled “Where My Bus At?” The song’s music video went viral on YouTube with lyrics such as, “I’m a good kid. I stay in class, too. Teachers want me to succeed, but I can’t get to school.”
“Those bus driver shortages are not really going away,” HopSkipDrive CEO Joanna McFarland said. “This is a structural change in the industry we need to get serious about addressing.”
HopSkipDrive has been a welcome option for Reinya Gibson’s son, Jerren Samuel, who attends a small high school in Oakland, California. She said the school takes care to accommodate his needs as a student with autism, but the district lined up the transportation because there is no bus from their home in San Leandro.
“Growing up, people used to talk about kids in the short yellow buses. They were associated with a physical disability, and they were teased or made fun of,” Gibson said. “Nobody knows this is support for Jerren because he can’t take public transportation.”
Encouragement from his mother helped Jerren overcame his fear about riding with a stranger to school.
“I felt really independent getting in that car,” he said.
Companies catering to kids claim to screen drivers more extensively, checking their fingerprints and requiring them to have childcare or parenting experience. Drivers and children are often given passwords that must match, and parents can track a child’s whereabouts in real time through the apps.
Kango, a competitor to HopSkipDrive in California and Arizona, started as a free carpooling app similar to the PiggyBack Network and now contracts with school districts. Drivers are paid more than they would typically get for Uber or Lyft, but there are often more requirements such as walking some students with disabilities into school, Kango CEO Sara Schaer said.
“This is not just a curbside-to-curbside, three-minute situation,” Schaer said. “You are responsible for getting that kid to and from school. That’s not the same as transporting an adult or DoorDashing somebody’s lunch or dinner.”
In Chicago, some families that have used Piggyback said they have seen few alternatives.
Concerned about the city’s rising crime rate, retired police officer Sabrina Beck never considered letting her son take the subway to Whitney Young High School. Since she was driving him anyway, she volunteered through PiggyBack also to drive a freshman who had qualified for the selective magnet school but had no way to get there.
“To have the opportunity to go and then to miss it because you don’t have the transportation, that is so detrimental,” Beck said. “Options like this are extremely important.”
After the bus route that took her two kids to elementary school was canceled, Jazmine Dillard and other Chicago parents thought they had convinced the school to move up the opening bell from 8:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., a more manageable time for her schedule. After that plan was scrapped because the buses were needed elsewhere at that time, Dillard turned to PiggyBack Network.
“We had to kind of pivot and find a way to make it to work on time as well as get them to school on time,” she said.
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Cuisinart has launched the only stocking filler that I want this Christmas - it's a go-to for all foodies
Yes, it really could fit in a stocking
Cuisinart's Solo Scoops Ice Cream Maker is almost small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It's quieter, smaller, and cheaper than the Ninja Creami, making it the perfect gift for all foodies — I hope my family are reading this.
There are a lot of misconceptions about ice cream makers, namely that they're slow and bulky. Whilst plenty of the best-sellers out there are either one or the other, there are some brands bringing innovation to the market. And Cuisinart's offering is my favourite yet. So, if you've been struggling with gift ideas for friends or couples, the struggle is over.
Cuisinart's latest ice cream maker release is small enough to fit in a stocking or drawer and quick enough that I made ice cream for my family in twenty minutes. If you're stuck finding presents for the foodie in your life, I think you'll be interested to know a little bit more about this.
Specifications
What is the ice cream maker?
The first I heard about Cuisinart's Solo Scoops Ice Cream Maker is that it's the new Ninja Creami. Now, that's a big claim to make in and of itself, but Cuisinart also promises that it will be cheaper (£39.99), smaller (20 x 20 x 17cm), and quieter (60 db) too. That's music to my ears, so I was eager to find out whether this is a genuinely good or another bit of Christmas story telling.
You can pick up the Solo Scoops from Cuisinart directly, or from Amazon. There isn't any price difference, so shop where you see fit.
Who would the Solo Scoops suit?
If you haven't thought about investing in an ice cream maker or you're wondering whether to buy one for someone else, here's why I love mine. First, I get to make new, different recipes. I've made sticky toffee ice cream, marmalade ice cream, and crystallised ginger ice cream. We have lots of ice cream recipes, if you're in need of some inspiration.
Second, you can make healthier swaps. Not only do you cut out the shop-bought emulsifiers, it's easy to make your own frozen yoghurt, cut down the sugar, or invest in low-fat alternatives. These can be hard to find in shops, but, made freshly, they're delicious. Third, this ice cream maker specifically is a good gift thanks to the size.
And finally, most other models take up a lot of counter space and a lot of space in your freezer (if you have a freezer bowl). This is smaller than any toasters, kettles, and other countertop accessories, so you're not even loading your foodie friend with a big appliance.
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What is it like to use?
If you and the foodies in your life are tempted by the prospect of this, I've got the inside scoop. I was lucky enough to test this in my home (where I normally use my Ninja Creami), so I could put all the claims into practice.
The first thing you'll need to know is how this works. The Cuisinart Solo Scoops comes with a mini frozen bowl that you stick in the freezer 18 hours before use (I'd keep it in the freezer constantly if you have the space, so that you don't have to plan ahead). Then, when you want to make a portion of ice cream, you pull the frozen bowl out, stick it in the machine, put the churner in place, the lid on, and pour in your mixture with the churner turning.
That final part is an integral step, because if you pour the mixture in and then try to start churning, there's a high chance that the mix will freeze and your churner won't be able to work.
There are lots of recipes online that will show you how to make homemade ice cream, gelato, fro-yo, and sorbet in the Cuisinart. Whilst I plan on happily making my way through these throughout the holiday season, I wanted to do a few simple tests: I made spiced Christmas ice cream; vegan ice cream; and lemon sorbet.
Obviously, these can't be done back-to-back, because the freezer bowl will slowly defrost as its out and working, so you have a 25 minute window to create your treat for the evening.
The spiced Christmas ice cream worked a treat. I whisked up the cream and sugar, and then, after about 20 minutes of churning, when the mixture started looking a little thicker, I added in my raisins. At 25-minutes, the ice cream was ready to scoop out and eat.
It was well-churned: each mouthful was smooth and silky without any ice shards. I couldn't get all of my ice cream out of the bowl (some had frozen to the sides), but I could get a good four scoops out, which is great.
My vegan ice cream used non-dairy substitutes to great success. I enjoyed the same, smooth texture, but just needed an extra ten minutes of churning, which is relatively standard for most ice cream makers.
The sorbet is much of the same story, except that I overfilled on my first test and ended up with a slushy. That's my fault though. I was getting greedy and hankering after more than eight scoops when it's really better to stick to eight maximum if you want quick, effective results.
Should you buy it?
So, is this quieter than the Ninja Creami? Yes. Although, that's not hard to do, because it's a very loud ice cream maker. This still logged 60 dbA on my checker, which is about as loud as a conversation. Is this smaller and cheaper than the Ninja Creami? Yes and yes. Will it be my go-to gift for all my foodie friends? Yes and yes and yes and yes.
Laura is woman&home's eCommerce editor, in charge of testing, reviewing and creating buying guides for the Homes section, so you'll usually see her testing everything from the best dehumidifiers to sizing up the latest Le Cruset pot. Previously, she was eCommerce editor at Homes & Gardens magazine, where she specialised in covering coffee and product content, looking for pieces tailored for timelessness. The secret to her heart is both simplicity and quality. She is also a qualified Master Perfumer and holds an English degree from Oxford University. Her first editorial job was as Fashion writer for The White Company.
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Death Toll From Paramilitary Forces Attack In Sudan Rises To 38
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12/16/2024 12:00:16 AM
(MENAFN- IANS) Khartoum, Dec 16 (IANS) The death toll from a drone attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a market in El Fasher, western Sudan, has climbed to 38, a non-governmental group said.
Earlier in the day, state news agency SUNA reported that a drone attack by the RSF on a market in the Awlad Al-Reef neighborhood in El Fasher killed more than 15 people and injured many others, Xinhua news agency reported.
"The death toll from the massacre in the Awlad Al-Reef neighborhood in El Fasher has risen to 38," the Coordination of Resistance Committees in El Fasher, a local non-governmental group, said in a statement.
The RSF has not commented on the incident.
Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF, which began in mid-April 2023, has killed more than 28,700 people and displaced over 14 million in the country, according to international organisations.
Earlier on December 13, At least 45 civilians were killed and 28 others injured in an artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on residential neighbourhoods and displacement camps in western Sudan.
"Neighbourhoods and camps in El Fasher city witnessed a significant massacre yesterday, as a result of deliberate shelling by the rebel militia, killing 45 citizens, including children and women, and injuring 28 others who were transferred to health centres," the command of the 6th Infantry Division of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said in a statement.
According to the statement, the shelling targeted residential neighbourhoods in the southern sector of El Fasher, the Zamzam displacement camp south of the city, and the Abu Shouk camp to the north.
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Miami Heat Open Camp in the Bahamas
If Miami guard Dwyane Wade does anything other than basketball-related work during this Heat training camp trip to the Bahamas, it'll likely be a little bit of card-playing.
PARADISE ISLAND: If Miami guard Dwyane Wade does anything other than basketball-related work during this Heat training camp trip to the Bahamas, it'll likely be a little bit of card-playing. After all, that doesn't take any physical exertion.
Insisting that this is no vacation -- even though a steel band met them at the airport and shimmering blue ocean water is beckoning a stone's throw from their hotel rooms -- the two-time defending NBA champions got to work Tuesday.
Miami held its first practice of camp for about two hours inside a cavernous ballroom that had temporary lights strung from the ceiling and two newly installed courts side-by-side.
The Heat held a team meeting Monday night, where coach Erik Spoelstra laid out the short-term plans for the week and the long-term plans for the season. He didn't reveal much in the way of details about that meeting, and didn't have to, either.
The short-term plan, work hard this week. The long-term plan, win another NBA title. And Spoelstra is sure that being in the Bahamas for a few days won't distract his group.
When the practice was over, LeBron James was loudly announcing that he wanted to do more work and pleaded for someone to throw him a basketball so he could shoot free throws while tired.
Ray Allen, as always, stayed late to get up tons of additional jumpers. Shane Battier and Udonis Haslem took seats as a couple icebags awaited them, and Greg Oden -- who practiced for about 30 minutes as the Heat work him in slowly -- iced both his knees as well.
"They had to pull me off today. I wanted to go out there and do it, but you know, I've got to take steps," said Oden, the former No. 1 overall pick who has appeared in only 82 regular-season games because of continual knee problems.
Despite the vista that surrounds the resort they'll call home until Friday, there was no talk of beach time. Forward Chris Andersen, pumping the pedals on an exercise bike 15 minutes after Spoelstra declared practice complete, asked no one in particular what time the team's second workout of the day would be taking place.
"We're a veteran ballclub," James said. "We don't need to be told what to do. We show up to work. When we're not working, we enjoy ourselves. We don't need to police ourselves. We don't need to look after each other. Guys know what to do, no matter where we are."
Predictably, the first Heat practice of the year was lacking one thing -- offence.
Everything in the Heat system, from the day Pat Riley arrived nearly two decades ago, has been built around defence, and this camp will be no exception. Spoelstra said he wouldn't even think about installing a single offensive set until the afternoon practice, with the first one entirely about defensive drills and schemes.
Players knew it was coming, too. "I could run the practice," Wade said. "I kind of know what to expect." Added Heat forward Chris Bosh: "We know it's always going to be the same. Defensive-first philosophy around here. ... If you can't stop anybody, you can't win a championship."
Wade got his vacationing fill of the tropics this summer, taking a little time in Turks and Caicos. He swam and relaxed and lounged around on that trip, something that regular people are spending upward of $500 a night to do this week in the Bahamas.
Wade knows there's probably some people who think the Heat are making a mistake by coming to paradise. He simply disagrees. "We're coming from Miami, not too far," Wade said.
"We're just getting away from everything a little bit, being around each other as a group and just kind of having `us time' because we don't have that as much as we would like. So this is great, from the standpoint of just coming down here for a few days and getting back to the basics a little bit before we go back to the real world."
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Reigning champions Inter Milan will aim to extend their unbeaten run to ten matches in the Serie A as they travel to Rome to take on Lazio on Monday.
Lazio, who are pushing for the top-four finish, are high on confidence after a dominant run across all competitions. Le Aquile knocked out Napoli in the Coppa Italia before beating the former winners in the Serie A at Stadio Maradona.
Marco Baroni's men have strengthened their position at the top of the Europa League following a 3-1 win over Ajax.
Meanwhile, Inter enters the fixture on the back of a defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. However, they have been solid in the domestic league, and scored a 3-1 win over Parma in their last Serie A outing.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Lazio vs. Inter Milan live stream, TV channel
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What time does Lazio vs. Inter Milan kick off?
This Serie A clash takes place at the Stadio Olimpico, in Rome, Italy and kicks off on Monday, December 16 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
Lazio vs. Inter Milan lineups, team news
Lazio will miss their top-scorer Taty Castellanos who will serve a suspension for accumulated bookings.
Tijjani Noslin, who scored a hat-trick against Napoli is likely to step up in the front line. Luca Pellegrini and Patric are sidelined after picking up knocks against Ajax.
Matias Vecino is ready to play against his former club while center-back Alessio Romagnoli is also fit for the home game.
Lazio predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Provedel (GK)— Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares— Guendouzi, Rovella— Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni— Noslin.
Injured: Pellegrini, Patric
Suspended: Castellanos
As for Inter, Francesco Acerbi will not feature to play against his former club due to a thigh injury.
Benjamin Pavard and second-choice goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro remain out due to injuries. Matteo Darmian is likely to make way for Denzel Dumfries on the right flank. The Dutchman will mark his return after missing the last game due to illness.
Mehdi Taremi will be pushed to the bench and Lautaro Martinez will be in the frontline alongside the league’s top-scorer, Marcus Thuram.
Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Sommer (GK)— Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni— Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco— Martinez, Thuram
Injured: Acerbi, Di Gennaro
Suspended: None
Lazio vs. Inter Milan Prediction
Considering the form of both clubs, it should be a cracking contest at Stadio Olimpico. Lazio are unbeaten at home this season and Inter Milan have won the most number of away games in 2024. We predict an eventful draw between Lazio and Inter on Monday.
- Prediction: Lazio 2-2 Inter Milan
Serie A fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Sunday, December 15
- Lecce vs. Monza (6:30 a.m.)
- Parma vs. Hellas Verona (9:00 a.m.)
- Bologna vs. Fiorentina (9:00 a.m.)
- Como 1907 vs. AS Roma (12:00 p.m.)
- AC Milan vs. Genoa (2:45 p.m.)
Monday, December 16
- Lazio vs. Inter Milan (2:45 p.m.)
Friday, December 20
- Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan (2:45 p.m.)
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As schools cut back on bus service, parents are turning to rideshare apps
Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Ismael El-Amin was driving his daughter to school when a chance encounter gave him an idea for a new way to carpool.
On the way across Chicago, El-Amin’s daughter spotted a classmate riding with her own dad as they drove to their selective public school on the city’s North Side. For 40 minutes, they rode along the same congested highway.
“They’re waving to each other in the back. I’m looking at the dad. The dad’s looking at me. And I was like, parents can definitely be a resource to parents,” said El-Amin, who went on to found Piggyback Network, a service parents can use to book rides for their children.
Reliance on school buses has been waning for years as districts struggle to find drivers and more students attend schools far outside their neighborhoods. As responsibility for transportation shifts to families, the question of how to replace the traditional yellow bus has become an urgent problem for some, and a spark for innovation.
State and local governments decide how widely to offer school bus service. Lately, more have been cutting back. Only about 28% of U.S. students take a school bus, according to a Federal Highway Administration survey concluded early last year. That’s down from about 36% in 2017.
Chicago Public Schools, the nation’s fourth-largest district, has significantly curbed bus service in recent years. It still offers rides for disabled and homeless students, in line with a federal mandate, but most families are on their own. Only 17,000 of the district’s 325,000 students are eligible for school bus rides.
Last week, the school system launched a pilot program allowing some students who attend out-of-neighborhood magnet or selective-enrollment schools to catch a bus at a nearby school’s “hub stop.” It aims to start with rides for about 1,000 students by the end of the school year.
It’s not enough to make up for the lost service, said Erin Rose Schubert, a volunteer for the CPS Parents for Buses advocacy group.
“The people who had the money and the privilege were able to figure out other situations like rearranging their work schedules or public transportation,” she said. “People who didn’t, some had to pull their kids out of school.”
On Piggyback Network, parents can book a ride for their student online with another parent traveling the same direction. Rides cost roughly 80 cents per mile and the drivers are compensated with credits to use for their own kids’ rides.
“It’s an opportunity for kids to not be late to school,” 15-year-old Takia Phillips said on a recent PiggyBack ride with El-Amin as the driver.
The company has arranged a few hundred rides in its first year operating in Chicago, and El-Amin has been contacting drivers for possible expansion to Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. It is one of several startups that have been filling the void.
Unlike Piggyback Network, which connects parents, HopSkipDrive contracts directly with school districts to assist students without reliable transportation. The company launched a decade ago in Los Angeles with three mothers trying to coordinate school carpools and now supports some 600 school districts in 13 states.
Regulations keep it from operating in some states, including Kentucky, where a group of Louisville students has been lobbying on its behalf to change that.
After the district halted bus service to most traditional and magnet schools, the student group known as The Real Young Prodigys wrote a hip-hop song titled “Where My Bus At?” The song’s music video went viral on YouTube with lyrics such as, “I’m a good kid. I stay in class, too. Teachers want me to succeed, but I can’t get to school.”
“Those bus driver shortages are not really going away,” HopSkipDrive CEO Joanna McFarland said. “This is a structural change in the industry we need to get serious about addressing.”
HopSkipDrive has been a welcome option for Reinya Gibson’s son, Jerren Samuel, who attends a small high school in Oakland, California. She said the school takes care to accommodate his needs as a student with autism, but the district lined up the transportation because there is no bus from their home in San Leandro.
“Growing up, people used to talk about kids in the short yellow buses. They were associated with a physical disability, and they were teased or made fun of,” Gibson said. “Nobody knows this is support for Jerren because he can’t take public transportation.”
Encouragement from his mother helped Jerren overcame his fear about riding with a stranger to school.
“I felt really independent getting in that car,” he said.
Companies catering to kids claim to screen drivers more extensively, checking their fingerprints and requiring them to have childcare or parenting experience. Drivers and children are often given passwords that must match, and parents can track a child’s whereabouts in real time through the apps.
Kango, a competitor to HopSkipDrive in California and Arizona, started as a free carpooling app similar to the PiggyBack Network and now contracts with school districts. Drivers are paid more than they would typically get for Uber or Lyft, but there are often more requirements such as walking some students with disabilities into school, Kango CEO Sara Schaer said.
“This is not just a curbside-to-curbside, three-minute situation,” Schaer said. “You are responsible for getting that kid to and from school. That’s not the same as transporting an adult or DoorDashing somebody’s lunch or dinner.”
In Chicago, some families that have used Piggyback said they have seen few alternatives.
Concerned about the city’s rising crime rate, retired police officer Sabrina Beck never considered letting her son take the subway to Whitney Young High School. Since she was driving him anyway, she volunteered through PiggyBack also to drive a freshman who had qualified for the selective magnet school but had no way to get there.
“To have the opportunity to go and then to miss it because you don’t have the transportation, that is so detrimental,” Beck said. “Options like this are extremely important.”
After the bus route that took her two kids to elementary school was canceled, Jazmine Dillard and other Chicago parents thought they had convinced the school to move up the opening bell from 8:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., a more manageable time for her schedule. After that plan was scrapped because the buses were needed elsewhere at that time, Dillard turned to PiggyBack Network.
“We had to kind of pivot and find a way to make it to work on time as well as get them to school on time,” she said.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) Renowned tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on December 15 in a San Francisco hospital. He was 73. His family has confirmed that the cause of death was idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease.
Jon Bleicher of Prospect PR, representing his family, shared the news. The Padma Vibhushan awardee's death has deeply saddened the music world, with tributes and condolences pouring in from fans and admirers worldwide.
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Here are five unusual and lesser-known facts about the legend:
Child prodigy
Zakir Hussain was considered a child prodigy. He displayed an innate sense of rhythm even before he could speak. His father, Ustad Alla Rakha, noticed him tapping perfect beats on household objects at an age when most children were just beginning to explore sounds.
Acting
While celebrated for his music, Zakir Hussain also dabbled in acting . He appeared in a few films, including Heat and Dust (1983), where he played a tabla player. He also acted in Saaz, allegedly based on the lives of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle. Most recently, he acted in Monkey Man, directed and produced by Dev Patel.
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Zakir Hussain collaborated with Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg in the 1970s. He also collaborated with George Harrison, John Handy and Sir George Ivan Morrison.
University roles
Zakir Hussain was an Old Dominion Fellow at Princeton University, serving as a full music department professor during the 2005–2006 semester. He also worked as a visiting professor at Stanford University.
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Zakir Hussain's association with the fusion band Shakti was both musical and personal. After the first album , released in 1991, Shakti reunited in 2020 after decades. Hussain collaborated with McLaughlin, Shankar Mahadevan, V Selvaganesh, and Ganesh Rajagopalan. Their comeback album, This Moment, won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album award, beating prominent global artists like Burna Boy and Susana Baca.
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Canada Post says operations to resume after nearly a monthlong strike
TORONTO (AP) — Canada Post said operations will resume at the national postal service on Tuesday after the nearly monthlong work stoppage. Workers went on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement over key issues, including wages and job security. The labor minister announced Friday referring the dispute to an independent administrative tribunal that focuses on resolving workplace disputes. However, the tribunal determined late Sunday that negotiations are at an impasse after two days of hearings and ordered the nearly 55,000 workers back to work. Canada Post said it has agreed to implement a 5% wage increase retroactive to the day after the collective agreements expired.
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Toronto to Host 2016 NBA All-Star Game
Toronto was selected as the host of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2016 All-Star Game, marking the first time the showcase event will be held outside of the United States, the league said on Monday.
TORONTO: Toronto was selected as the host of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2016 All-Star Game, marking the first time the showcase event will be held outside of the United States, the league said on Monday.
Top players representing the NBA's Eastern and Western Conferences will tip off at the Air Canada Centre, home of the Toronto Raptors, on Feb. 14, capping a weekend that includes the popular slam dunk contest and other events.
"We are thrilled that Toronto is hosting our first NBA All-Star Game outside the United States," NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "As the site of the first game ever in the NBA, Toronto is an ideal location for this global basketball celebration."
The Raptors, who together with the since-relocated Vancouver Grizzlies were part of the NBA's expansion plans into Canada in 1995, are a long-struggling team that has not made the playoffs since 2008.
Landing an NBA All-Star Weekend, essentially a mix of skills competitions and exhibitions featuring the game's biggest names, offers big business benefits to the host city.
The 2013 event was held in Houston, which estimated a direct economic impact of $60 million, and an overall economic impact of slightly below $100 million.
The 2014 All-Star Game is set for New Orleans, while the 2015 event will be co-hosted by Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) A YouTuber recently took to social media to praise a hotel's 'No Service Charges' policy. Ishan Sharma shared his ordered bill on the post and wrote,“Restaurants take note.” However, his three-word compliment backfired after netizens drew attention to the hefty amount charged by the outlet for basic dishes.
hile Ishan wanted to draw attention towards the hotel's 'no service charges' policy, he drew flak from social media users for paying ₹10,030 for Paneer Khurchan, Daal Bukhara, Pudina Paratha, Khasta Roti, and Paneer Makhni.
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A few users questioned why he was charged 9% GST instead of 5%, whereas many users declared that the hotel is charging such a high amount for basic dishes that“they wouldn't care to collect a 10% SC”.
“Why is GST 18% and not 5%?,” asked a social media user.
Bro they charged you Rs. 375 for a roti worth Rs. 25, they wouldn't care to collect a 10% SC
“They have already deducted half a month's salary of a hotel management intern from you for five dishes, all while showing you no service charge [sic]”
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“Jitne ka pudina Paratha hai itne mai Mera pura dinner hojaye [sic]”
“I think, they have added service charge and all other charges in each dish's price. 375 INR for 1 roti (Khasta or whatever) - You can get a full meal in this on Zomato without any discount Paneer Khurchan for INR 2900 - You can get One Plus earbuds for less [sic]”
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“Mere 4 saal ki college ki fees se jayada bill Bana h.. [sic]”
“Jitne ki Paneer Makhani hai utni meri MBBS ki 2nd year ki fees this. [sic]”
“Ishan is just toooo good at marketing (for better or worse), he knows exactly how to stay 'relevant'. The irony isn't lost on me, here I am, participating by replying and perfectly fulfilling the purpose of his tweet [sic],” wrote another user.
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Senators, from left, Brian Schatz, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar, Chuck Schumer, Dick Durbin, Tammy Baldwin, Cory Booker, and Mark Warner gather after Senate Democratic leadership elections for the next session of Congress on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Former FBI informant will plead guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving the Bidens
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former FBI informant is set to plead guilty on Monday to lying about a phony bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden and his son Hunter that became central to the Republican impeachment inquiry in Congress.
Alexander Smirnov is expected to make the plea in Los Angeles to a felony charge in connection with the bogus story, along with a tax evasion charge stemming from a separate indictment accusing him of concealing millions of dollars of income, according to court papers.
Smirnov has been behind bars since his arrest in February on charges that he told his FBI handler that executives from the Ukrainian energy company Burisma had paid President Biden and Hunter Biden $5 million each around 2015.
Prosecutors and the defense have agreed to recommend a sentence of between four and six years in prison, according to the plea agreement.
Smirnov had been an informant for more than a decade when he made the explosive allegations about the Bidens in June 2020, after “expressing bias” about Joe Biden as a presidential candidate, prosecutors said.
But Smirnov had only routine business dealings with Burisma starting in 2017, according to court documents. An FBI field office investigated the allegations and recommended the case be closed in August 2020, according to charging documents.
No evidence has emerged that Joe Biden acted corruptly or accepted bribes in his current role or previous office as vice president.
While his identity wasn’t publicly known before the indictment, Smirnov’s claims played a major part in the Republican effort in Congress to investigate the president and his family, and helped spark a House impeachment inquiry into Biden. Before Smirnov’s arrest, Republicans had demanded the FBI release the unredacted form documenting the unverified allegations, though they acknowledged they couldn’t confirm if they were true.
During a September 2023 conversation with investigators, Smirnov also claimed the Russians likely had recordings of Hunter Biden because a hotel in Ukraine’s capital where he had stayed was “wired” and under their control — information he said was passed along to him by four high-level Russian officials.
But Hunter Biden had never traveled to Ukraine, according to Smirnov’s indictment.
Smirnov claimed to have contacts with Russian intelligence-affiliated officials, and told authorities after his arrest earlier this year that “officials associated with Russian intelligence were involved in passing a story” about Hunter Biden.
The case against Smirnov was brought by special counsel David Weiss, who also prosecuted Hunter Biden on gun and tax charges. Hunter Biden was supposed to be sentenced this month after being convicted at trial in the gun case and pleading guilty to federal charges in the tax case. But he was pardoned earlier this month by his father, who said he believed “raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice.”
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BCCI president N Srinivasan might have called his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan as just a cricket enthusiast but Chennai Super Kings opener Michael Hussey has said that the betting-accused official was actually running the IPL team.
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This is CNBC's live blog covering European markets.
European markets are expected to open in mixed territory Monday, as traders gear up for the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 4 points lower at 8,292, Germany's DAX up 36 points at 20,443, France's CAC down 1 point at 7,401 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 16 points at 34,876, according to data from IG.
The Fed's decision on Dec. 18 stateside is front and center for global markets this week, with the CME Fedwatch tool forecasting a 96% chance of a 25-basis-point cut by the central bank. Traders will be paying close attention to the updated policy statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for clues about the trajectory for interest rates.
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In Europe Monday, investors will be keeping an eye on Berlin where a vote of confidence will take place in parliament Monday. Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to call on the German parliament today to declare it has no confidence in him in order for snap polls to take place in February. The move comes after his governing coalition collapsed last month.
Data releases include flash services and manufacturing purchasing managers' index data from France and Germany.
Traders expect Fed to cut this week, pause in January
Money Report
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut rates by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday, but traders will be paying close attention to the updated policy statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for clues about what comes next.
As of Sunday night, pricing in the Fed funds futures market pointed to a 95.3% likelihood of a rate cut this week, according to the CME FedWatch tool. However, traders are also betting that the Fed will pause its rate cutting cycle in January.
That could be a welcome move for investors who are still uneasy with the path of inflation.
Logan Moulton, portfolio manager at Intelligent Wealth Solutions, said inflation appears to be "stickier" than Fed officials previously thought and that there are risks to upward pressure on inflation when the Trump administration takes office.
"Heading into 2025, I think they should at least pause," Moulton said.
— Jesse Pound
CNBC Pro: Morgan Stanley names 7 beneficiaries of Amazon AWS’ new Trainium 2 AI chip
Morgan Stanley has identified the companies that are set to benefit from Amazon's launch of its new artificial intelligence chip.
The Big Tech giant's cloud computing division Amazon Web Services launched its Trainium 2 AI chip earlier this month. AWS hopes these chips will help it diversify away from Nvidia, its primary AI chip supplier.
The investment bank said seven Taiwanese companies are set to benefit from AWS's new Trainium 2 AI chip.
CNBC Pro subscribers can read more here.
— Ganesh Rao
European markets: Here are the opening calls
European markets are expected to open in mixed territory Monday.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 4 points lower at 8,292, Germany's DAX up 36 points at 20,443, France's CAC down 1 point at 7,401 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 16 points at 34,876, according to data from IG.
Data releases include flash services and manufacturing purchasing managers' index data from France and Germany.
— Holly Ellyatt
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- A slim majority of economists — 13 out of 24 — polled by CNBC expects the Bank of Japan to stand pat after its two-day policy meeting ends on Thursday.
- The same majority predicts the central bank will raise rates in January.
- Analysts see the yen strengthening to 147.4 against the U.S. dollar by end-2025 from around 154 currently.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged this week as it awaits greater clarity on domestic wages and spending trends as well as policy changes by the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, according to a survey of economists polled by CNBC.
A slim majority of 13 out of 24 economists, or 54%, said BOJ is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.25% at the end of its two-day meeting on Thursday. The same number of economists expect the Japanese central bank to raise rates in January. The survey was conducted between Dec. 9-13.
The BOJ, which last raised rates in July, has signaled its readiness to tighten further if wage growth and prices align with its projections. In a recent media interview, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda suggested another rate hike is "nearing in the sense that economic data are on track," but he also noted risks, including wage trends next year and potential changes in U.S. economic policy.
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Japanese interest rates are the lowest among developed countries due to the BOJ's longstanding policy of supporting the country's moribund economy. The policy has kept the yen weak against most major currencies, boosting exports and tourism and spurring the so-called "carry trade" when investors borrow yen to bet on higher-yielding assets. These trends could reverse as Japanese interest rates rise while central banks elsewhere begin to lower rates.
Many economists told CNBC they believe that recent data indicates Japan's economy is broadly on track to achieve the central bank's 2% inflation target, driven by wage growth. However, they noted the BOJ might prefer to wait another month to evaluate wage-driven inflation dynamics, focusing on momentum from next year's spring wage negotiations and Trump's trade and tariff policies.
The BOJ has yet to gain confidence in its outlook, according to Akira Otani of Goldman Sachs Japan. He noted the central bank lacks sufficient clarity on whether small and medium-sized enterprises can sustain wage increases, a risk flagged by the BOJ as crucial to achieving its inflation target. Japanese unions typically negotiate wage increases in the first three months of the calendar year ahead of the financial year that begins in April.
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The view that the central bank is likely to hold rates this week also gained traction after recent media reports suggested policymakers wanted more time to monitor overseas risks and gather additional clues on Japan's wage outlook.
"The BOJ's confusing communications" now suggests a likely outcome of the central bank leaving rates unchanged to await additional information from the spring wage negotiations and U.S. policy developments, Shigeto Nagai, head of Japan Economics at Oxford Economics, said in a note last week.
Regular wages in Japan have been growing annually at a rate of 2.5% to 3%, with inflation staying above the BOJ's 2% target for 30 consecutive months. While authorities are keen to normalize monetary policy, they are also wary of raising rates too quickly following more than two decades of deflation. Indeed, Japanese household spending has declined for three straight months as of October, while factory output has been volatile.
Teppei Ino, head of Tokyo Global Markets Research at MUFG Bank, also highlighted shifting market expectations due to media reports. Overnight swap markets have significantly reduced bets on a December rate hike, assigning a 77% probability of no change as of Monday morning – much higher than the about 35% likelihood of standing pat priced in at the end of November.
"Judging from the (media) reports so far, it seems the likelihood of a rate hike being postponed has increased," Ino told CNBC on Friday.
"However, considering the current trend of yen depreciation and the upcoming FOMC meeting just before the BOJ meeting, we should keep in mind that there remains a possibility of an abrupt decision to raise rates if the USD/JPY reaches levels like 155," Ino said, referring to the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting scheduled this week.
The yen was trading around 154 to the dollar on Monday morning.
To be sure, some economists still expect the BOJ to tighten policy this week.
Nomura expects the BOJ to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, citing fundamentals such as the economy and prices being on track. However, it also acknowledged that a hike might be delayed due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. policy.
"We think the BOJ could also decide to put off any rate hike if it decides to place greater emphasis on uncertainties, including U.S. policy conduct and market trends (in the forex market in particular) during the Christmas season, when markets tend to be quiet," research analyst Kyohei Morita said in a Dec. 11 note.
The brokerage also pointed to uncertainty around the government's fiscal support for households as a potential factor that might prompt the BOJ to hold off its rate increase. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose government lacks a parliamentary majority, is currently in negotiations with opposition parties over the size of a proposed increase to the minimum annual taxable income threshold.
Currency Risks
Many analysts highlighted the Japanese yen as a key factor influencing their outlook on the BOJ's decisions.
"The most important and likely driver that could change my outlook is the yen," said Kazuo Momma, executive economist at Mizuho Research, who said the BOJ is likely to stand pat this week and raise the benchmark rate by 25 basis points in January. "Accelerated yen depreciation would upset the public and the federal government, forcing the BOJ to adopt a more aggressive stance on hiking," he said.
Jun Takazawa, Asia Economist at HSBC, emphasized risks from both directions.
"On one hand, a stronger U.S. dollar driven by fiscal, monetary, and trade policies in the U.S. could weigh on the yen and accelerate the BOJ's policy normalization process. On the other hand, a weaker yen — within limits — supports Japan's reflation efforts, so excessive yen strength could delay rate hikes."
According to CNBC's survey of 24 analysts, the yen is forecast to average 147.4 against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2025. The dollar rose 2.4% against the yen last week as traders scaled back bets on a BOJ rate hike this month.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested four gang members involved in the kidnapping of actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from Delhi airport, where he was subsequently held captive in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, while a ransom was demanded. Officials revealed that the gang had also intended to abduct veteran actor Shakti Kapoor by luring him to a fake event.
The Uttar Pradesh police uncovered that Shakti Kapoor was promised ₹5 lakh for a comparable event; however, the scheme collapsed because of the substantial advance payment requirements.
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Bijnor Superintendent of Police Abhishek Jha disclosed that the complaint was lodged by event manager Shivam Yadav on December 9. According to the complaint, on October 15, a gang member known as Lavi, or Rahul Saini, sent Khan ₹25,000 and an air ticket for a supposed event in Meerut.
Upon Mushtaq Khan's arrival at Delhi airport on November 20, he was taken by a cab driver to a well-known 'shikanji' shop located between Meerut and Delhi. There, he was forcibly transferred to another vehicle, where additional gang members joined. The police reported that Khan was then informed of his kidnapping and held at Lavi's residence.
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The arrested individuals are Sarthak Chaudhary, Sabiuddin, Azim, and Shashank. Police recovered ₹1.04 lakh from them.
Uttar Pradesh Police investigations revealed the gang's pattern of targeting film personalities by sending advance payments and air tickets under the pretence of events.
Also Read | 'Kidnapping' bid goes awry in UP, cops arrest both 'victim' and attackers
"During his captivity, the kidnappers took Mushtaq Khan 's bank account details and password. On the night of November 20, the accused consumed alcohol and slept. The following morning, Mushtaq Khan managed to escape and reached a mosque in Mohalla Chahshiri, where locals contacted his family and helped him return home." Times of India quoted a UP Police official.
"On November 21, the kidnappers withdrew ₹2.2 lakh from Mushtaq Khan's bank account while shopping in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar," the officer said.
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Journalists anticipate a renewed hostility toward their work under the incoming Trump administration
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NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump takes office as president for a second time, many journalists anticipate a hostile climate toward them and their work. This is, after all, a man who once labeled journalists as enemies and has talked about retribution toward enemies. Former Washington Post editor Martin Baron says he expects Trump to come after the press with every tool in his toolbox, “and there are a lot of tools.” Lawsuits, efforts to unmask anonymous sources, day-to-day demonization are all on the table. But some experts urge the press not to go into war footing, but to do its work and see how everything plays out.
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'WC Trophy Will Remain in Subcontinent'
Sachin Tendulkar believes India are favourites to retain the ICC World Cup title in 2015 and exuded confidence that the trophy will remain in the subcontinent.
DUBAI: Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar believes defending champions India are favourites to retain the ICC Cricket World Cup title in 2015 and exuded confidence that the trophy will remain in the subcontinent.
With exactly 500 days to go before the first ball is bowled in the World Cup 2015 on February 14, Tendulkar hoped that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's side will successfully defended the title and make India only the third country after West Indies and Australia to win back-to-back titles.
"Along with India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are also good sides. I am partial towards India and want them to do well. That would be really exciting. It will give so much happiness to the entire nation," he said.
"That is something I would want, along with a billion plus people who will also be expecting the same thing to happen," added Tendulkar, who along with Pakistan's Javed Miandad is the only player in the history of the game to play in six World Cups. Tendulkar retired from ODI cricket in December 2012 as the leading run-getter with 18,426 runs.
India, which leads the ICC ODI Team Rankings table by a distance, has been drawn in Pool B and will open its campaign against Pakistan in Adelaide on February 15.
India's other matches in the first round are against South Africa (in Melbourne on February 22), Qualifier 4 (in Perth on February 28), West Indies (in Perth on March 6) and Ireland (in Hamilton on March 10) and Zimbabwe (in Auckland on March 14).
Tendulkar, who is also the highest run-getter in the history of ICC Cricket World Cup with 2,278 runs from 45 matches, hoped India players will quickly adjust to the conditions in Australia and New Zealand. "Well I think most of our guys have been to Australia. They know what to expect, (as) they have played there already," said the 40-year-old, who was part of the squad that toured Australia in 2011-12.
In the lead up to the World Cup 2015, India will again be in Australia for a four-Test series. This will be followed by a tri-series also featuring England, apart from the host. More than Australia, Tendulkar's worry was about adjusting to New Zealand conditions.
Recalling India's ICC Cricket World Cup 1992 match against New Zealand, Tendulkar said: "I remember our match in Dunedin, where it was extremely cold and windy. Whenever a batsman hit the ball with the wind, it would travel 10 yards further, but when we had to play against the wind, the ball travelled 10 yards less!
"As there is a tour to New Zealand planned in early 2014, it should give them good exposure to the conditions there," said Tendulkar, who had finished as India's top scorer with 482 runs from nine matches in the 2011 World Cup.
Four-time world champion Australia will launch its campaign against traditional rival England under the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) lights in Melbourne on the opening day, March 14, while co-host New Zealand will feature in the tournament opener against Sri Lanka in Christchurch.
Pool A includes Afghanistan/UAE*, Australia, Bangladesh, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Qualified 3 while Pool B comprises India, Ireland, Pakistan, South Africa, Qualifier 4, West Indies and Zimbabwe. The top four sides from each pool will progress to the quarter-finals, followed by the two semi-finals and the final. All the seven knock-out matches will have reserve days.
The 2015 event will see 49 matches played across 44 days at 14 venues across the two hosting nations. All 14 teams will need to play in both Australia and New Zealand if they are to claim cricket's ultimate prize.
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A woman was arrested in Iran after she posted a video of herself singing without a hijab on YouTube, even though the Iranian parliament passed a new, stricter law on women's modesty that rights groups have criticized.
Parastoo Ahmadi posted a 27-minute video of her concert performance Wednesday, in which she sang in a sleeveless dress with her hair down accompanied by four male musicians. In the caption, she described it as an "imaginary concert" and invited the audience to "imagine this beautiful homeland" in Iran.
The performance was recorded in a caravanserai, the name for the roadside inns historically built along the Silk Road to provide merchants and travelers with places to rest as they trekked the ancient trade route spanning North Africa to Central Asia. Ahmadi wrote that it was "where history and our myths intertwine."
"I am Parastoo, a girl who wants to sing for the people I love," the caption said. "This is a right I could not ignore; singing for the land I love passionately."
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Milad Panahipour, an Iranian lawyer, told The Associated Press that Ahmadi was arrested Saturday over the performance. He said he was unaware of the charges, the arresting agency or the location of her detention.
Iran's judiciary confirmed that a case has been opened into Ahmadi's performance but did not specify the charges. The statement, released by the state-run Mehr News Agency, also said Ahmadi was released after an interview with authorities.
"The Mazandaran Police Information Center announced that Ms. Parastoo Ahmadi attended a briefing session after posting a video deemed contrary to cultural norms and values," the agency said. "She has been asked to appear before judicial authorities."
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The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, a Norway-based organization, said it got a report that two of the men performing with her — Sohail Faghih-Nassiri and Ehsan Beyraghdar — were also arrested.
Iran's hijab laws tighten
The hard-line regimes that have reigned since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution have passed laws saying women must be veiled in the presence of men, though women have resisted the rules both domestically and abroad.
Conflict over the issue drew international outrage once again in 2022 when a young woman named Mahsa Amini, 22, was arrested outside a subway station in Tehran and accused of failing to properly wear a hijab. She was dead just three days later.
Iran's government denied wrongdoing, claiming that Amini died of pre-existing medical conditions. Human rights groups, however, have cast doubt on that, and a United Nations fact-finding mission asserted she was killed “as a result of beatings” by Iranian authorities.
Her death drew rage throughout Iran, drawing women out to protest in droves despite violent crackdowns by authorities.
The authorities who enforce the modesty laws, often called the morality police, have eased public confrontations with women over veiling since President Masoud Pezeshkian was elected this year. Pezeshkian campaigned as a reformist who opposed such types of morality police patrols.
But enforcement has not stopped altogether, according to locals who have said the police are now instructed to issue warnings rather than take immediate action. So-called anti-unveiling clinics have also been established, where women are encouraged to follow the hijab laws through "therapy."
Despite Pezeshkian's reformist approach, the parliament pushed even harsher laws about women's veiling this year.
The Hijab and Chastity Law was originally submitted by former President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in May, and it was ultimately passed in September, according to Human Rights Watch. Enforcement will go into effect for a three-year trial period, which the rights organization said will dramatically increase the punishments for women who do not comply.
The new law extends the enforcement into online spaces, increases fines for violations depending on frequency, institutes a travel ban for offenders and includes long-term imprisonment as punishment, Human Rights Watch reported. Fines alone could be detrimental for many Iranians as the country's economy has struggled under the weight of years of sanctions and regional conflict.
The U.N. Human Rights Council's experts on Friday called for the law to be repealed, describing it as a "comprehensive system of gender-based persecution."
Pezeshkian himself criticized the law this month as difficult to enforce in both a statement on X and an interview on state television.
“We should not do anything that disrupts the unity and solidarity of society,” Pezeshkian said. “We need to have dialogue and engage in discussions about this issue.”
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This is CNBC's live blog covering European markets.
European markets are expected to open in mixed territory Monday, as traders gear up for the final Federal Reserve meeting of the year.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 4 points lower at 8,292, Germany's DAX up 36 points at 20,443, France's CAC down 1 point at 7,401 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 16 points at 34,876, according to data from IG.
The Fed's decision on Dec. 18 stateside is front and center for global markets this week, with the CME Fedwatch tool forecasting a 96% chance of a 25-basis-point cut by the central bank. Traders will be paying close attention to the updated policy statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for clues about the trajectory for interest rates.
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In Europe Monday, investors will be keeping an eye on Berlin where a vote of confidence will take place in parliament Monday. Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to call on the German parliament today to declare it has no confidence in him in order for snap polls to take place in February. The move comes after his governing coalition collapsed last month.
Data releases include flash services and manufacturing purchasing managers' index data from France and Germany.
Traders expect Fed to cut this week, pause in January
Money Report
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut rates by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday, but traders will be paying close attention to the updated policy statement and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference for clues about what comes next.
As of Sunday night, pricing in the Fed funds futures market pointed to a 95.3% likelihood of a rate cut this week, according to the CME FedWatch tool. However, traders are also betting that the Fed will pause its rate cutting cycle in January.
That could be a welcome move for investors who are still uneasy with the path of inflation.
Logan Moulton, portfolio manager at Intelligent Wealth Solutions, said inflation appears to be "stickier" than Fed officials previously thought and that there are risks to upward pressure on inflation when the Trump administration takes office.
"Heading into 2025, I think they should at least pause," Moulton said.
— Jesse Pound
CNBC Pro: Morgan Stanley names 7 beneficiaries of Amazon AWS’ new Trainium 2 AI chip
Morgan Stanley has identified the companies that are set to benefit from Amazon's launch of its new artificial intelligence chip.
The Big Tech giant's cloud computing division Amazon Web Services launched its Trainium 2 AI chip earlier this month. AWS hopes these chips will help it diversify away from Nvidia, its primary AI chip supplier.
The investment bank said seven Taiwanese companies are set to benefit from AWS's new Trainium 2 AI chip.
CNBC Pro subscribers can read more here.
— Ganesh Rao
European markets: Here are the opening calls
European markets are expected to open in mixed territory Monday.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 4 points lower at 8,292, Germany's DAX up 36 points at 20,443, France's CAC down 1 point at 7,401 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 16 points at 34,876, according to data from IG.
Data releases include flash services and manufacturing purchasing managers' index data from France and Germany.
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(MENAFN- Live Mint) Several areas of Thoothukudi and its neighbouring regions experienced severe waterlogging as heavy rains continued to batter parts of Tamil Nadu . Visuals showed water accumulation in the Postal Telegram Colony, Rajiv Nagar, Rajagopal Nagar, Bharati Nagar, Amuda Nagar, KVK Nagar, and Asoke Nagar in Thoothukudi.
Meanwhile, IMD Chennai has forecasted heavy rainfall until December 18.
Thoothukudi and other districts received moderate to heavy rainfall earlier on Friday, while Trichy received incessant rain.
Also Read: Tamil Nadu Rains: Amid severe water logging, IMD predicts more showers in THESE districts till December 1
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) , heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over the Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, and Kanyakumari districts of Tamilnadu, Kerala, and theLakshadweep area.
The IMD release stated that a cyclonic circulation was present over the Andaman Sea and adjoining areas as of Saturday. It is expected to develop into a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal by Sunday (i.e., today). The release mentioned that the system will likely intensify and move west-northwest towards the Tamil Nadu coast.
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According to the IMD, light to moderate rain is likely to occur at one or two places over the Tamilnadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal areas on Monday.
Light to moderate rain is likely to occur at a few places over Tamilnadu (at many places over Coastal Tamilnadu and one or two places in Interior Tamilnadu), Puducherry, and the Karaikal area on Tuesday. Thunderstorms and lighting are likely to occur at one or two places. Heavy rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Ramanathapuram, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai districts of Tamilnadu, and theKaraikal area on Tuesday.
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Mavericks, Warriors combine for NBA-record 48 3-pointers in Dallas’ 143-133 victory
AP Sports Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors combined for an NBA-record 48 3-pointers Sunday night.
Golden State hit 27 and Dallas made 21 in the Mavericks’ 143-133 victory at Chase Center.
Klay Thompson connected for seven of the Mavs’ 3-pointers facing his former team for the second time in just more than a month, and longtime Splash Brother Stephen Curry also hit seven. Dallas star Luka Doncic shot 6 for 11 from deep on the way to his 80th career triple-double that featured a season-high 45 points.
“The shot making was at a high, both teams shot the ball extremely well from 3,” Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said. “It was a fun game to watch, a fun game to participate in and making shots, and both teams did that at a high level tonight.”
In addition, Draymond Green had season highs of five 3s and 21 points and teammate Andrew Wiggins also hit five from long range.
Doncic shot 16 for 23, making 9 of his first 11 shots with four 3-pointers on the way to 28 points by halftime.
At 2,549 career 3s, Thompson moved within 11 of tying Reggie Miller for fifth on the career list with 2,560. Damian Lillard will be the next person for Thompson to chase — Lillard is in fourth place with 2,683.
“I love shooting at Chase Center,” Thompson said. “I’ve been lucky enough to set records here and have incredible memories.”
Curry is the career leader with 3,832, followed by James Harden (3,010) and Ray Allen (2,973).
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Brooklyn Makes Dad David Beckham Proud
England legend David Beckham proudly watched as his son Brooklyn Beckham played a blinder in his under-14 Queens Park Rangers debut against Charlton.
London: England legend David Beckham proudly watched as his son Brooklyn Beckham played a blinder in his under-14 Queens Park Rangers debut against Charlton.
According to the Daily Star, dad David, 38, was all smiles on the sidelines, cheering on the young starlet. Plucky winger Brooklyn played with the London club's under-14s academy side after months of speculation, the report said.
Dressed-down David joined ex-Chelsea player Dennis Wise, 46, who was there to see son Henry, 13, play in the same team, the report added.
David Beckham also made an effort to pose for photographs with young fans at the Under-14s' QPR v Charlton game, the report further said.
While Brooklyn did not score, he put on a promising display and the youngster's efforts were not enough to stop his side losing to Charlton 2-0, according to the report.
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- The European Central Bank struck a dovish tone last week, backed up by comments from arch-hawk Robert Holzmann on Friday.
- Money markets are continuing to price in a fall in the key ECB rate to 1.75% by September next year, with a hold beyond that.
- Questions remain over what the central bank considers its "neutral rate" and whether it could go below that to support economic growth.
The European Central Bank delivered an expected quarter-point interest rate cut this week — and alongside the announcement came several indications that rates will swiftly move even lower early next year.
ECB President Christine Lagarde did note during her Thursday press conference that policymakers gathered in Frankfurt did not believe the fight against inflation is fully over, with services inflation still a concern.
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However, on the whole, it was the most dovish meeting of the current cycle, not least because the ECB's fresh macroeconomic projections forecasted lower rates of inflation and economic growth both this year and next.
Economists also jumped on the removal of the ECB's message that the central bank must "keep policy rates sufficiently restrictive for as long as necessary." Lagarde stressed that there were downside risks to the already-weak euro zone growth outlook, but said the inflation picture had significantly improved and included upside risks. She also said that a larger, half-point cut had been debated, and that Governing Council (GC) members unanimously voted to reduce rates.
The new ECB staff forecast, meanwhile, put average headline inflation just above target at 2.1% in 2025, with stronger price rises expected at the start of the year suggesting it could fall below target later in the year.
Money Report
The dovish shift was emphasized Friday when Austrian central bank chief Robert Holzmann — widely perceived as the ECB's arch-hawk and the only Governing Council member to vote for a rate hold rather than a cut in June — told reporters there would be no danger in cutting rates next year if the economy progresses as expected, according to Reuters.
Where is neutral?
Holzmann also said markets had a "similar assessment to the central bank's" that interest rates will fall toward a neutral level — when monetary policy is balanced between boosting and restricting growth — of around 2% next year.
The ECB cut the deposit facility — its key rate — to 3% on Thursday.
What constitutes the neutral rate has been a key point of debate in recent months, and Lagarde said Thursday that while it had not been discussed at the December meeting, staff saw it between 1.75% and 2.5%.
A further question for market participants is whether the ECB will take rates below this neutral level if inflation cools even further and the growth outlook deteriorates, as has been floated by France's central bank governor, Francois Villeroy de Galhau.
This week's messaging has broadly confirmed existing market bets on the ECB's rate-cut plan for 2025.
According to LSEG data, money markets are continuing to price in a fall in the key ECB rate to 1.75% by September next year, with a hold beyond that.
But some analysts said there was now support for rate cuts going beyond that.
Deutsche Bank economists said in a Friday note that the ECB was on course for sub-neutral rates in 2025, given the trend for weak growth and below-target inflation.
They added that their baseline outlook was for a 1.5% rate at the end of 2025 via quarter-point cuts, but that a half-point move remained possible.
Dean Turner, chief euro zone and U.K. economist at UBS Global Wealth Management, stopped his forecast at a rate of 2% in June, but said risks were now "tilted towards the ECB having to do more, not less, to support the economy in 2025" — likely to mean further cuts later in the year rather than larger moves earlier on.
However, Kamil Kovar, senior economist at Moody's Analytics, argued in a note that stubborn core inflation would continue to spur ECB caution next year.
"We think that after March, the battle over how far to lower rates will start in earnest. We have no cut in April and the last cut in June, leaving rates at 2.25%," Kovar said.
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Modi attends ceremonial welcome for President Dissanayake at Rashtrapati Bhavan
December 16, 2024 11:02 am
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on his maiden foreign visit since assuming office, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, the official residence of the Indian President, earlier today (16).
The event marked the commencement of his three-day official visit to India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside several diplomats, were present at the ceremony to extend a warm reception to the Sri Lankan leader.
President Dissanayake, who assumed office in September following his victory in Sri Lanka’s presidential and parliamentary elections, was welcomed by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During the ceremonial reception, President Murmu and President Dissanayake introduced their respective ministers, diplomats, and senior officials, emphasising the warm ties between the two nations.
Following the ceremony, President Dissanayake is set to pay homage to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat, a gesture reflecting the enduring friendship between the two nations.
The highlight of the visit will be the discussions between President Dissanayake and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, the official residence of the Indian Prime Minister.
The agenda includes the signing of key Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), extensive bilateral discussions, and a joint press briefing.
Later in the day, President Dissanayake is scheduled to meet with Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, as well as hold talks with Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The President and his delegation arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi at approximately 5:30 p.m. yesterday (December 15). This visit marks a significant milestone in President Dissanayake’s foreign policy initiatives, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and fostering regional cooperation.
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Gujarat Woman Plots Her Husband's Murder After 4 Days Of Marriage. Here's Why
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12/16/2024 12:00:46 AM
(MENAFN- Live Mint) A man was allegedly kidnapped and killed in Gujarat's Gandhinagar only four days after marrying Payal, a woman who was in love with her cousin, according to the police.
According to a report by India Today, the victim, identified as Bhavik, was from Ahmedabad. The report further stated that Payal plotted the murder of her husband along with her cousin, identified as Kalpes, who she loved before marriage.
Also Read: Kolkata horror: Woman beheaded by brother-in-law over rejected advances
According to the eyewitnesses, a man riding the bike was kidnapped by three men who hit the two-wheeler with their SUV from the rear, resulting in his fall. They then kidnapped him.
Based on information provided by Payal, the police tracked down and arrested the three accused individuals for questioning. During interrogation, Kalpesh confessed that he, along with two accomplices, had kidnapped Bhavik and strangled him to death inside his SUV. They later disposed of the body in the nearby Narmada Canal, India Today reported.
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The police investigation revealed that Payal had called Bhavik to check his exact location while he was on his way to her parents' home. She then shared his location with Kalpesh, her cousin, with whom she was in love. Payal confessed to the police that, although her parents had married her off to Bhavik, she still loved Kalpesh and had planned to kill her husband in order to be with him.
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As a result, Payal was taken into custody, and three men involved in the crime were arrested. The police have filed a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and kidnapping.
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Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner and Hemingway
AP Entertainment Writer
Popeye can punch without permission and Tintin can roam freely starting in 2025. The two classic comic characters who first appeared in 1929 are among the intellectual properties becoming public domain in the United States on Jan. 1. That means they can be used and repurposed without permission or payment to copyright holders.
This year’s crop of newly public artistic creations lacks the landmark vibes of last year’s entrance of into the public domain of Mickey Mouse. But they include a deep well of canonical works whose 95-year copyright maximums will expire. And the Disney icon’s public domain presence expands.
“It’s a trove! There are a dozen new Mickey cartoons — he speaks for the first time and dons the familiar white gloves,” said Jennifer Jenkins, director of Duke’s Center for the Study of the Public Domain. “There are masterpieces from Faulkner and Hemingway, the first sound films from Alfred Hitchcock, Cecil B. DeMille, and John Ford, and amazing music from Fats Waller, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin. Pretty exciting!”
Here’s a closer look at this year’s crop.
Comics characters loom large
Popeye the Sailor, with his bulging forearms, mealy-mouthed speech, and propensity for fistfights, was created by E.C. Segar and made his first appearance in the newspaper strip “Thimble Theater” in 1929, speaking his first words, “’Ja think I’m a cowboy?” when asked if he was a sailor. What was supposed to be a one-off appearance became permanent, and the strip would be renamed ”Popeye.”
But as with Mickey Mouse last year and Winnie the Pooh in 2022, only the earliest version is free for reuse. The spinach that gave the sailor his super-strength was not there from the start, and is the kind of character element that could spawn legal disputes. And the animated shorts featuring his distinctive mumbly voice didn’t begin until 1933 and remain under copyright. As does director Robert Altman’s 1980 film, starring Robin Williams as Popeye and Shelley Duvall as his oft-fought-over sweetheart Olive Oyl.
That movie was tepidly received initially. So was director Steven Spielberg’s “Adventures of Tintin” in 2011. But the comics about the boy reporter that inspired it, the creation of Belgian artist Hergé, were among the most popular in Europe for much of the 20th century.
The simply drawn teen with dots for eyes and bangs like an ocean wave first appeared in a supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle, and became a weekly feature.
The comic also first appeared in the U.S. in 1929. Its signature bright colors — including Tintin’s red hair — didn’t appear until years later, and could, like Popeye’s spinach, be the subject of legal disputes.
And in much of the world, Tintin won’t become public property until 70 years after the 1983 death of his creator.
Books show American lit at its height
The books becoming public this year read like the syllabus for an American literature seminar.
“The Sound and the Fury,” arguably William Faulkner’s quintessential novel with its modernist stream-of-consciousness style, was a sensation after its publication despite being famously difficult for readers. It uses multiple non-linear narratives to tell the story of a prominent family’s ruin in the author’s native Mississippi, and would help lead to Faulkner’s Nobel Prize.
And Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms” joins his earlier “The Sun Also Rises” in the public domain. The partly autobiographical story of an ambulance driver in Italy during the First World War cemented Hemingway’s status in the American literary canon. It has been frequently adapted for film, TV and radio, which can now be done without permission.
John Steinbeck’s first novel, “A Cup of Gold,” from 1929, will also enter the public domain.
The British novelist Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own,” an extended essay that would become a landmark in feminism from the modernist literary luminary, is also on the list. Her novel “Mrs. Dalloway” is already in the U.S. public domain.
Movie legends in the making
While a host of truly major movies will become public in the coming decade, for now early works by major figures from the not-always-stellar early sound era will have to suffice.
A decade before he would move to Hollywood and make films like “Psycho,” and “Vertigo,” Alfred Hitchcock made “Blackmail” in Britain. The film was begun as a silent but shifted to sound during production, resulting in two different versions, one of them the UK’s — and Hitchcock’s — first sound film.
John Ford, whose later Westerns would put him among film’s most vaunted directors, also made his first foray into sound with 1929’s “The Black Watch,” an adventure epic that includes Ford’s future chief collaborator John Wayne as a young extra.
Cecil B. DeMille, already a Hollywood bigwig through silents, made his first talkie with the melodrama “Dynamite.”
Groucho, Harpo and the other Marx Brothers had their first starring movie roles in 1929’s “The Cocoanuts,” a forerunner to future classics like “Animal Crackers” and “Duck Soup.”
“The Broadway Melody,” the first sound film and the second film ever to win the Oscar for best picture — known as “outstanding production” at the time — will also become public, though it’s often ranked among the worst of best picture winners.
And after “Steamboat Willie” made the earliest Mickey Mouse public, a dozen more of his animations will get the same status, including “The Karnival Kid,” where he spoke for the first time.
Music rings out the 20s
Songs from the last year of the Roaring Twenties are also about to become public property.
Cole Porter’s compositions “What Is This Thing Called Love?” and “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” are among the highlights, as is the jazz classic “Ain’t Misbehavin’, written by Fats Waller and Harry Brooks.
“Singin’ in the Rain,” which would later forever be associated with the 1952 Gene Kelly film, made its debut in the 1929 movie “The Hollywood Revue” and will now be public domain.
Different laws regulate sound recordings, and those newly in the public domain date to 1924. They include a recording of “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” from future star and civil rights icon Marian Anderson, and “Rhapsody in Blue” performed by its composer George Gershwin.
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Chelsea Blow Off Cobwebs in Bucharest
Chelsea got their Champions League campaign up and running at the second attempt on Tuesday with a one-sided 4-0 win away to Romanian champions Steaua Bucharest.
Chelsea got their Champions League campaign up and running at the second attempt on Tuesday with a one-sided 4-0 win away to Romanian champions Steaua Bucharest.
Stunned 2-1 by Basel at Stamford Bridge in their opening game, Chelsea were eager to make up for lost time and the Europa League champions never looked in trouble beneath the closed roof of Bucharest's Arena Nationala.
Ramires broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, with hapless Steaua right-back Daniel Georgievski putting through his own goal on the verge of half-time. Ramires added a third early in the second period, before Frank Lampard's low shot sealed victory in the 90th minute.
The one false note for the visitors, beaten on this ground en route to success in the Europa League last season, was an injury to Fernando Torres, who left the fray after hurting his knee in the 11th minute.
Schalke's 1-0 win at Basel in the other Group E game leaves them three points above Chelsea at the summit ahead of back-to-back games between the sides later this month and in early November.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho brought Andre Schurrle and Juan Mata into the team that drew 1-1 at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday and the Spaniard almost teed up Schurrle for an early opener, but Iasmin Latovlevici blocked.
The visitors' purposeful start threatened to be upset by the premature departure of Torres, but his replacement, Samuel Eto'o, was quick to make a telling contribution. Schurrle sped past Georgievski on the Chelsea left and centred for Eto'o, who mishit his shot but saw the bobbling ball prodded home by the alert Ramires.
Schurrle blazed over and Mata had a shot comfortably saved by goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu, before the blundering Georgievski inadvertently doubled Chelsea's lead in the 44th minute.
Eto'o was again the catalyst, surging onto Mata's pass, cutting inside Latovlevici and dispatching a shot that Tatarusanu parried, only for the ball to rebound into the net off the shin of the onrushing Georgievski.
Chelsea put the game to bed 10 minutes into the second half, following another strong burst down the left flank by Schurrle. His centre found Oscar, who in turn laid the ball off for Ramires to rattle a shot between Tatarusanu and his left-hand upright.
Mourinho's delight was evident as he congratulated Schurrle with a touchline hug. Moments later, Mata struck the post from a delightful Oscar back-heel, while Schurrle went close to crowing his display with a goal by curling a shot fractionally wide of the far post.
Steaua had their moments, however, with goalkeeper Petr Cech obliged to tip a feathery chip from Cristian Tanase over the crossbar and block from Nicolae Stanciu, who lashed the rebound over.
Lampard prevented Lucian Filip from claiming a late consolation with a sharp block and then completed the scoring at the death by sweeping home a lay-off from substitute Willian.
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- Russia's central bank is expected to carry out a mammoth rate hike later this week as inflation continues to soar in the war-focused economy.
- Russia's consumer price index continues to rise rose despite repeated rate hikes by the central bank in an effort to tame rampant price rises.
- The consumer price index rose to 8.9% in November, compared to the same month in the previous year, and up from 8.5% in October.
- A weaker ruble — following new U.S. sanctions — has fueled inflationary pressures.
Russia's central bank is expected to carry out a mammoth rate hike later this week as inflation continues to soar in the war-focused economy.
Russia's consumer price index continues to rise despite repeated rate hikes by the central bank designed to tame the rampant price rises. The consumer price index hit 8.9% in November compared to the same month in the previous year, up from 8.5% in October, driven principally by rising food prices.
A weaker ruble — following new U.S. sanctions in November — has also fueled inflation, driving up the cost of imports into Russia, a country whose economy has been hit hard following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Russian food prices are soaring — but no one dares blame Putin and the war
Russia tries to stem panic over the plummeting ruble, as the central bank is forced to intervene
Economists now expect Russia's central bank, the CBR, to hike rates by 200 basis points at its meeting on Dec. 20 — taking the country's key interest rate to 23%.
"The renewed acceleration in Russian inflation to 8.9% year-on-year in November, and likelihood of further increases in the coming months, argue strongly in favour of another large interest rate hike from the central bank," Liam Peach, senior Emerging Markets economist at Capital Economics, said in a note last week.
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Prices are set to continue to rise, he added, with inflation likely to rise "far above" 9.0% year-on-year by the end of 2025.
"With firms’ price expectations also hitting new highs recently, there’s a clear argument that the central bank is losing the battle against inflation and that it will be forced to hike rates sharply again ... A 200 basis point rate hike is the base case in our view, but there are arguments in favour of a larger hike," Peach said.
Price rises
The central bank enacted a 200 basis point rate hike at its last meeting in October, warning that inflation was running "considerably above" its summer forecast and that inflation expectations continue to increase.
"Growth in domestic demand is significantly outstripping the capabilities to expand the supply of goods and services," the CBR said in a statement.
Russian consumers have been hit especially hard as basic foodstuffs, such as butter, eggs, sunflower oil and vegetables, have seen high double-digit price increases as demand outstrips supply.
Russia's war against Ukraine has also caused labor and supply shortages which have pushed up wage and production costs — and these costs have ultimately been passed on to consumers. The government, however, blames the high cost of living on sanctions imposed on Russia by "unfriendly" countries. For his part, Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied swapping "butter for guns."
The International Monetary Fund predicts Russia will log 3.6% growth in 2024 before a deceleration next year, when 1.3% growth is forecast. The "sharp slowdown," the IMF said, was envisaged "as private consumption and investment slow amid reduced tightness in the labor market and slower wage growth."
Weak ruble
While Russia has looked to evade the pain of sanctions with import substitution and oil and gas exports to countries willing to accept them, international penalties are hurting.
The Russian ruble fell sharply against the dollar in November, weakening to 114 against the greenback — its lowest level since March 2022 — after another round of U.S. sanctions targeted Russia's third-largest bank Gazprombank. The measures are aimed at preventing the bank — which the U.S. Treasury said acts as a conduit for Russia to purchase military materials and pay Russian soldiers — from handling any energy-related transactions that involve the U.S. financial system.
The ruble's sharp move lower prompted the central bank to intervene to prop up the currency, with the CBR saying it would halt foreign purchases on the domestic currency market for the rest of the year "in order to reduce the volatility of financial markets."
Putin commented on the situation last month, insisting that the situation is under control.
"There are absolutely no grounds for panic," Putin told reporters, news agency RIA Novosti reported.
"As for the fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate, this is connected not only with inflation processes, it is also connected with payments to the budget, it is connected with oil prices. There are many factors of a seasonal nature," he added, in comments translated by Google.
The ruble has strengthened in recent weeks but remains down around 3% against the dollar over the past month. It was last trading at 103 against the greenback Monday.
There's little that Russia's central bank can do to tackle inflation— and the ruble's deterioration — while the war continues, according to analysts Alexandra Prokopenko and Alexander Kolyandr.
"The fundamental reasons for the ruble's weakness have not gone anywhere, and the dynamic of Russia's trade flows means the currency is destined to falter and inflation to rise," they noted in analysis for Carnegie Politika.
"As the Russian economy slows despite significant state spending, the dynamics of the ruble exchange rate suggest the country is heading for stagflation (a toxic combination of slow growth and rising prices)," they said.
"The root cause is the war and ensuing Western sanctions and militarization of Russia's economy. The country's financial authorities don't have the power to solve this problem — and they're even afraid to speak about it publicly."
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Stock market today: Asian shares fall as China reports lackluster data, while bitcoin hits new highs
AP Business Writer
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares retreated Monday in Asia after China reported lackluster economic indicators for November, while bitcoin surged to fresh highs, topping $106,000.
Oil prices fell and U.S. futures were little changed.
Bitcoin was trading at $104,948 early Monday, up 3.4% but down from an earlier high of $106,495.
The price of the cryptocurrency has surged since the election in November given U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s bitcoin-friendly stance. Trump signaled a lighter regulatory approach to digital currencies with his choice of crypto advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bitcoin was trading below $70,000 before the Nov. 5 election.
A report Monday showed Chinese retail sales slowed in November, while growth in factory output was flat and home sales declined. The report said the economy and employment were stable, but noted a complicated “external environment,” reflecting unease over the outlook in coming months once U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office, potentially delivering on promises to sharply hike tariffs on imports from China.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index edged 0.1% lower, to 39,438.74, while the Hang Seng in Hong Kong lost 0.8% to 19,821.24.
The Shanghai Composite index was almost unchanged, at 3,390.91.
South Korea’s Kospi lost 0.3% to 2,486.47 as South Korean law enforcement authorities were pushing to summon impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree and the Constitutional Court met to discuss whether to remove him from office or reinstate him.
Taiwan’s Taiex edged 0.1% higher, while the Sensex in India fell 0.4%. Thailand’s SET dropped 0.9%.
On Friday, major stock indexes on Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish Friday, capping a rare bumpy week for the market.
The S&P 500 ended essentially flat, down less than 0.1% at 6,051.09. The benchmark index posted a loss for the week, its first after three straight weekly gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2% to 43,828.06, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1% to 19,926.72, ending just below the record high it set on Wednesday.
There were more than twice as many decliners than gainers on the New York Stock Exchange.
Gains in technology stocks helped temper losses in communication services, financials and other sectors of the market.
Broadcom surged 24.4% for the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. The company also raised its dividend.
But some tech stocks were a drag on the market. Nvidia fell 2.2%, Meta Platforms dropped 1.7% and Google parent Alphabet slid 1.1%.
Among the market’s other decliners were Airbnb, which fell 4.7% for the biggest loss in the S&P 500, and Charles Schwab, which closed 4% lower.
Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged 17% after raising its forecast for revenue growth for the year.
Wall Street’s rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting of the year. The central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third time since September when it meets this week.
Expectations of a series of rate cuts has driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year.
The Fed has been lowering its benchmark interest rate after aggressively hiking rates to tame inflation. It raised rates from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023. Inflation eased under pressure from higher interest rates, nearly to the central bank’s 2% target.
The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. A slowing job market, though, has helped push a long-awaited reversal of the Fed’s policy.
In other dealings early Monday, U.S. benchmark crude oil lost 47 cents to $70.82 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, lost 36 cents to $74.13 per barrel.
The U.S. dollar fell to 153.62 Japanese yen from 153.71 yen. The euro rose to $1.0516 from $1.0491.
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BEIJING, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
On December 12th, 2024, the second
Hithium Eco-Day, themed "The Freedom of Energy, The revolution of Life," was held successfully in Beijing, China. Through this event, Hithium world premiered three innovative products: the ∞Power 6.25MWh 2h/4h full-scenarios high-capacity BESS, the first specialized sodium-ion battery for utility-scale energy storage-∞Cell N162Ah, and the installation-free home microgrid system-HeroES.
∞ Power 6.25MWh 2h/4h: 4h full-scenarios high-capacity BESS, entering an era of full-scenarios customization
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Hithium Eco-day Product Launch
Hithium introduced the ∞Pack+ full-scenarios high-capacity energy storage platform, which features five key advantages: high-capacity, standardization, platformization, scenario-based, and maintainability. Based on this platform, Hithium launched the ∞Power 6.25MWh 2h/4h BESS. In the 2-hour BESS scenario, the battery cell is 587Ah, while in the 4-hour BESS scenario it is 1175Ah. Furthermore, both scenarios would work with Hithium BESS, which is tailored for desert applications.
Hithium redefines traditional energy storage by decoupling the system components including power, thermal management, control, fire safety, and output, shifting the integration from strong coupling to loose coupling. This innovative approach will unlock new possibilities for energy storage systems and foster a new industry ecosystem. The global delivery of ∞Power 6.25MWh 2h/4h BESS will begin in Q2 2025.
The First Specialized Sodium-ion Battery for Utility-scale Energy Storage - ∞Cell N162Ah, unveiling the era of sodium-ion batteries
Hithium believes that the sodium-ion battery industry has yet to identify large-scale scenarios and unveiled ∞Cell N162Ah, the world's first specialized sodium-ion battery for utility-scale energy storage. This product focuses on polyanionic cathode paired with hard carbon anode, incorporating advanced materials such as homogeneous high conductivity coatings, hard carbon anode and, weak bonding electrolyte formula. It achieves a cycle life of over 20,000 cycles and delivers superior performance in a wide temperature range, with high-rate capability, high round-trip efficiency, superior safety, and a state of health (SOH) of 70%. The ∞Cell N162Ah is now available for global sampling, with GWh mass production planned for Q4 2025.
The Installation-free Home Microgrid System - HeroES enables the freedom of smart and connected home energy
Hithium launched HeroES, its first installation-free home microgrid system. Comprising
the smart storage module (Storage series)
and the smart control module (SynergyBox), HeroES is tailored for home energy storage scenarios, featuring open-shelf
good, intelligentization, and modularization features. The initial installation requires only 30 minutes-10 times faster than traditional systems-while reducing installation cost to 1/3.
Furthermore, HeroES is equipped with Hithium's original intelligent algorithm, which can achieve self-evolution in energy management and improve home energy efficiency by 10%. Additionally, HeroES has a robust home microgrid capability. Different specifications of intelligent storage modules can be combined wirelessly and scalable to achieve plug-and-play, re-opening and defining a new scenario of home energy storage which bring smart and linked home microgrids to billions of families. The global delivery of HeroES is set to
begin
in Q3 2025.
Hithium's three new product launches demonstrate its commitment to developing innovative technological products that will drive growth and open new possibilities for the energy storage industry, paving the way to a new world of energy freedom. In the future, Hithium will continue to spearhead innovation in energy storage technology, facilitate comprehensive customization of energy storage solutions, drive the advancement of the energy storage industry, and establish Hithium Eco-Day as a leading event for product technology launches and communication, with the goal of building a greener future in collaboration with industry leaders and partners.
About Hithium
Founded in 2019, Hithium is a leading manufacturer of top-quality stationary energy storage products for utility-scale as well as commercial and industrial applications. With four distinct R&D centers and multiple "intelligent" production facilities, Hithium's innovations include groundbreaking safety improvements to its lithium-ion batteries as well as increases in lifecycle. With decades of cumulative experience in the field among its founders and senior executives, Hithium leverages its specialization in BESS to deliver partners and customers unique advances in energy storage. The company is headquartered in Xiamen, China, with locations in Shenzhen, Chongqing, Munich, Dubai, New York, California and Dallas. To date, Hithium has shipped 40+ GWh of BESS products (cells, systems and others), ranking as the Tier 1 BESS supplier and the top 5 global market share.
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Rui Costa Makes History for Portugal
Alberto Rui Costa stunned Spanish rival Joaquin Rodriguez at the finish line of the world championships' road race to become the first Portuguese winner of the coveted rainbow jersey on Sunday.
Alberto Rui Costa stunned Spanish rival Joaquin Rodriguez at the finish line of the world championships' road race to become the first Portuguese winner of the coveted rainbow jersey on Sunday.
Rodriguez took an unwelcome silver with compatriot Alejandro Valverde winning bronze at the end of the rain-hit 272.2 km epic that claimed several pre-race favourites as well as the entire British team.
Rui Costa made his winning move in the final two kilometres of a pulsating finale, capitalising on Movistar teammate Valverde's failure to counter and then going on to pip Rodriguez at the finish line.
"This has been a big dream of mine for a long time. I still can't believe I'm the world champion," said Rui Costa, who broke down in tears on the podium.
"Two kilometres from the finish Rodriguez held a certain advantage but I still had to choose the right moment to make the jump and catch him, and then to try and outsprint him."
The 26-year-old Portuguese caught Rodriguez with less than 200 metres to go, at which point the Spanish climbing specialist employed the only remaining means, conversation, to overcome the Portuguese's faster finish on the flat.
Valverde and Rui Costa also race for the same professional team, Movistar, and the Spaniard is often a rival of Rodriguez's on the hilly one-day classics during the normal racing season.
Rui Costa, who won two stages at July's Tour de France as well as the Tour of Switzerland, succeeds Philippe Gilbert of Belgium as world champion.
Amongst those who did not finish were a host of big names. Australian Cadel Evans, Britain's Bradley Wiggins and American Chris Horner were among several riders to abandon prior to the halfway stage.
And the victory hopes of the contenders still in a race described as "carnage" were boosted by the later pull-outs of this year's Tour de France champion Chris Froome and Colombian climbing ace Nairo Quintana.
Only 61 riders from the 208 listed to start came over the finish line. Evans, a former world champion and Tour de France winner, was one of several riders to come down near the barriers as the peloton chased down an early five-man breakaway in the wet and slippery conditions.
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- Michael Hastings is chair of SOAS University of London and professor of leadership at Utah State University.
- He urged business leaders to "grab" the issue of forced migration and help refugees and asylum seekers gain access to education and work.
- Hastings, a House of Lords Peer in the U.K., said the British government needs to work out where migrants who cross the channel in small boats are coming from and invest in peacemaking.
Hiring, educating, and housing refugees and asylum seekers is the "next big challenge" for businesses, according to a longtime leadership professor and UNICEF vice president.
"The big, ugly elephant in the room is migration. Over 120 million people now have migrated from one place they lived in to another place they're existing in, often as refugees or as migrants seeking asylum or trying to get established this movement of people," said Michael Hastings, referring to U.N. figures on forcibly displaced people.
Hastings urged business leaders to "grab" the issue and ask themselves: "How are we going to provide education and employment, legal services, establishment and housing, dignity for the young prospects, for women?" he said, speaking to CNBC's Tania Bryer.
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Low- and middle-income countries host 75% of the world's refugees, and around two-thirds of refugees live in poverty, according to the European Commission.
Hastings has advocated for underrepresented groups throughout his career, and his current roles include chairman of SOAS University of London (formerly the School of Oriental and African Studies) and professor of leadership at Utah State University.
Hastings praised business leaders for taking on the challenge of climate change by reducing their carbon emissions and use of single-use plastics, but said they needed to go further. "The corporate world is missing the next big challenge. Yes, climate is a big deal. We've grabbed it, but migration is the next big thing. We need to grab that one too," he said.
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Around the world, most refugees (73%) come from five countries: Afghanistan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and Venezuela, according to the European Commission, leaving their homes because of conflict, violence or disasters such as floods.
"People are losing their lives, desperate to find another future," Hastings said, describing people trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea, the Mexico-U.S. border and the English Channel.
Hastings, who is a House of Lords peer in the U.K., said the British government needs to work out where migrants who cross the channel in small boats are coming from.
"You've got to ask, why are they coming here?" he said. "Let's go back to the source of the supply and genuinely invest in prospects and futures in peacemaking," he said. "This is a European-wide problem. It's a North American problem. It's a development world problem."
Having previously taken on corporate social responsibility and citizenship roles in organizations such as the BBC and KPMG, Hastings is known for a focus on leadership with a purpose. "If somebody has a purpose that drives their thinking and therefore their action, it'll drive your spending, it'll drive your time, it'll drive your emotional commitments. My purpose is to speak up for the poor and to bend the power of the prosperous to the potential of the poor," he said.
Hastings described the role of a leader as "a servant" rather than "a controller." "A leader, more than anything else, has got to be a vulnerable person who knows that the real purpose of a leader is to empower other people to rise," he said.
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Nations step up outreach to Syria's post-Assad rulers
2024-12-16 09:00:03 - From: Al monitor
Governments worldwide are stepping up efforts to engage with Syria's new interim rulers, just over a week after Islamist-led rebels ousted president Bashar al-Assad, ending decades of brutal rule and civil war.
The lightning offensive that captured the capital Damascus on December 8 led to celebrations across the country and beyond.
At Damascus university on Sunday, Yasmin Shehab told AFP that she and fellow students felt "optimistic".
"We feel liberated, and the chains have been broken," she said. "Fear has been shattered."
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Survivors seek a reckoning as FBI investigates child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
Associated Press
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Nearly every detail about the religious group Lisa Webb’s family belonged to was hidden from the outside world. Its followers met in homes rather than churches. Its leadership structure was hard to discern, its finances opaque. It didn’t even have an official name.
But for decades, no secret was as closely guarded as the identities of the sexual predators inside the group known as the “Two by Twos.”
Now a growing number of public allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI and placed an uncomfortable spotlight on the long-quiet Christian sect. Survivors say the group’s leaders protected child-abusing ministers by pressuring victims to forgive, ignoring legal reporting requirements and by transferring abusers to new locations to live with unsuspecting families.
Ministry leaders have publicly condemned the abuse but several declined to answer questions from The Associated Press.
For Webb, who was sexually abused by one of the group’s ministers as a child, the attention has brought an unexpected sense of “strength in numbers.”
“There are so many who are frustrated and disheartened,” said Webb. “But there’s also camaraderie in that, and support.”
A website, a hotline and social media pages established by victims have documented allegations against more than 900 abusers, with survivors in more than 30 countries and cases continuing to emerge. In the past year, news stories and a Hulu documentary have focused on the sect’s predator preachers and the leaders who enabled them.
While perpetrators have been sentenced to prison in isolated cases, the sect has largely avoided legal repercussions, protected by its decentralized structure, hidden finances and state laws that limit the timeline for criminal charges.
The secret sect’s origin story
The sect, also known to its members as “The Way” or “The Truth,” was founded in Ireland in 1897 by William Irvine, who railed against the existence of churches. The only way to spread Christianity, he argued, was to do as Jesus instructed in the Book of Matthew: to send apostles out to live among those they sought to convert.
The sect grew as volunteer preachers — known as workers — went “two by two” to live in the family homes of followers for days or weeks at a time. Sect historians say there were up to a few million members just a few decades ago, but current estimates put the figure at 75,000 to 85,000 worldwide.
Unlike the Boy Scouts or the Catholic Church, which have paid out billions to sex abuse victims, the sect’s aversion to property leaves it without apparent assets that might be used to pay settlements, legal experts say.
Workers are supposed to shun worldly possessions, relying on followers for food, shelter and transportation. But that also ensures abusive workers have access to potential victims.
Webb was abused by a preacher who stayed with her family in Michigan when she was 11. The man, Peter Mousseau, was convicted much later — after he expressed an interest in visiting her in 2008 and she decided to pursue charges. A regional overseer to whom she previously reported the abuse was later convicted for failing to report abuse allegations against another local worker.
“You have this mindset that they are angels in your home. They can do no wrong, so you don’t have any kind of wall up,” she said. “It was just the perfect storm created, the perfect recipe for this kind of behavior.”
Abusers live among their victims
Sheri Autrey had just turned 14 when a 28-year-old worker moved into her family’s home in Visalia, California, for two months.
He began abusing her immediately, sneaking to her room at night and taking her for daytime drives. He turned up the radio whenever the Hall & Oates song “Maneater” came on, singing: “Watch out boy, she’ll chew you up.”
When Autrey revealed the abuse to her mother a few years later, her mom reported it to the sect’s regional overseer, who was in charge of all the workers in the area.
The overseer refused to warn other families. Instead, he sent the worker back to Autrey’s home to apologize.
Autrey, raised to be meek, erupted. Her family took her to the district attorney’s office but declined to put her through a prosecution.
“I would have to explain, explicitly, what happened,” Autrey said. “And I was in no way prepared for that.”
Decades later, Autrey was at a baseball game when “Maneater” came on. She had to walk around the stadium to calm herself down, and she resolved to send a letter about the abuse to hundreds of sect members.
“I wanted anyone else who was a victim to know she is not the only one,” Autrey said. “She needs to know there is help.”
Many more cases of abuse
One worker from Peru, Americo Quispe, was sent to Garland, Texas, in the early 2000s after facing allegations of inappropriate behavior in his home country. He soon found new victims, some of whose families went to police. He returned to Peru before he could be arrested.
Quispe was later convicted of molestation in Peru and sentenced to 30 years. He has never faced the charges in Texas.
Another worker, Ruben Mata, abused dozens of boys, among them 10-year-old Douglas Patterson, who was lured away from his family during a sect convention in the early 1990s. Patterson said he kept quiet about it because he feared his family would leave the sect — and thus be barred from eternal salvation — if he told.
Mata was eventually convicted in 2006 in a separate sex abuse case. He died in a California prison.
Members told to keep abuse reports quiet
A few months before Mata’s trial, the Saskatchewan, Canada, overseer, Dale Shultz, sent two letters to colleagues.
One was to be shown to any concerned members. It acknowledged Mata was a pedophile and that workers had been alerted to his abuse at least three times. The sect only notified authorities after Mata resigned, according to the letter.
The second was for staff. It said no copies should be made of the first letter.
“The purpose of the letter is to help those who have concerns, not to advertise a kingdom problem to those who either do not know about it or are not having a problem with it,” Shultz wrote.
In another case, a regional overseer for Arizona, Ed Alexander, wrote a letter to a child-molesting elder in 2005 observing that “we love our people very much and don’t want to report their misdeeds.”
The letter suggested the sect could fulfill its mandatory abuse-reporting obligations by recommending offenders get professional counseling, because then the counselors — rather than sect leaders — would be obligated to make the reports to police.
“They believe that child sexual assault is just a sin. Like, you’re a sinner, they are a sinner, it’s all just sin,” said Eileen Dickey, one of the man’s victims. She reported the abuse to sect leaders because she was worried other children would be targeted.
“I was told never to talk about it,” she said.
Alexander would not speak with The Associated Press: “Unfortunately, the media coverage has been so negative and one-sided that I am going to have to decline an interview,” he texted.
Former minister recounts culture of downplaying misdeeds
Jared Snyder spent more than two decades as an itinerant minister before becoming disillusioned and quitting. No one told him directly about abuse, Snyder said, but he occasionally heard rumors.
The sect’s culture — which makes gossip taboo and places tremendous pressure on members to be merciful — meant that misdeeds big or small were downplayed, he said.
“One overseer just explicitly told me, ‘The less you know, the better off you are,’” he said.
As a worker, Snyder received no paychecks, retirement benefits or health insurance benefits, and he was discouraged from using banks. But he was never without spending money: Followers regularly offer cash to the workers, and Snyder said he frequently had thousands of dollars in his pockets.
Most of that money would get spent on building materials, food or other supplies at regional conventions, Snyder said.
The case that exposed the sect to more scrutiny
In June 2022, a regional overseer named Dean Bruer died in an Oregon motel room. Bruer, 67, had served in at least 22 states and territories and seven countries since 1976, according to a timeline compiled by Pam Walton, a former member who has used historical records and photographs to track the movements of predatory preachers.
Nine months after Bruer died, Doyle Smith, the overseer for Idaho and Oregon, wrote a letter to members. Evidence left on Bruer’s phone and laptop showed he had raped and abused multiple underage victims, Smith wrote.
“Dean was a sexual predator,” Smith wrote. “We never respect or defend such totally inappropriate behavior among us. There is a very united consensus among us that the only thing to do is to be transparent with all of you for obvious reasons, though this is very difficult.”
That transparency did not extend to dealings with local police. It was only after Autrey, another abuse survivor, and private investigator Cynthia Liles — all former sect members — pressured Smith that he turned Bruer’s laptop over to detectives, Autrey told the AP.
By then, the computer had been tampered with, according to records from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon. The web browser search history was cleared. Bruer’s Apple ID had been changed and files transferred out of his DropBox account. Bruer’s phone was never provided to police, and the “Find My iPhone” feature had been disabled.
“What web browsing history was present on the laptop that someone didn’t want anyone else knowing about?” Detective Jeffrey Burlew wrote in a police report. Unable to find any evidence of a crime within its jurisdiction, the office closed the investigation.
Smith did not respond to phone messages from the AP.
Survivors and law enforcement dig deeper
Though Autrey and others had long sought reforms in the sect, Bruer’s death proved to be a catalyst. Autrey, Liles and another survivor launched a hotline, website and Facebook pages for survivors.
In February, the FBI’s field office in Omaha, Nebraska, announced an investigation.
The outcry prompted some sect leaders to condemn the abuse and to ask consultants for advice on how to better protect members. But at least some regional overseers have ultimately declined to adopt recommended child abuse prevention policies — saying the only true code of conduct is the New Testament.
And some leaders still warn members against criticizing the sect.
At an August convention in Duncan, British Columbia, a worker helping to lead the event did not mention the abuse scandal directly but told members to lay aside “evil speakings.”
“It’s more easy to be critical than to be correct,” preached Robert Doecke, a worker from Australia. “If you feed on problems, it will only make more problems. But if you focus on the Lord, it will lead to solutions.”
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Market Driver
The self-publishing trend has significantly increased the number of books in the global publishing market. Aspiring authors now have the opportunity to publish their work independently, retaining full control and earning higher royalties, typically around 60%-80% of the book's listed price. Self-publishing saves time, cost, and eliminates the risk of losing rights to traditional publishers. Digital platforms like Amazon KDP and Smashwords expand reach with minimal upfront costs, leading to an increase in indie and self-published authors and titles, fueling market growth.
The publishing market is currently experiencing significant growth in various areas. One trending sector is eBooks, which have become increasingly popular due to their convenience and accessibility. Another trend is the use of chatbots for marketing and customer service in the publishing industry. Additionally, social media is playing a major role in promoting books and reaching new audiences. The use of analytics and data-driven insights is also becoming essential for publishers to make informed decisions. Furthermore, the rise of self-publishing and print-on-demand technology is giving authors more control over their work and reducing inventory costs. Overall, the publishing industry is adapting to new technologies and consumer preferences to stay competitive.
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The publishing market faces challenges from shifting consumer preferences towards digital formats. Declining demand for traditional print publications, due to convenience and environmental concerns, puts pressure on profit margins with significant production and distribution costs. Major US newspapers, like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, have seen growth in digital subscriptions, but overall print demand continues to decline. Self-publishing platforms add competition, impacting market share and revenue for traditional publishers in both newspaper and book sectors.
In the publishing market, challenges abound for both traditional and digital players. Classics and new releases, sales and marketing, distribution and logistics, and digital transformation are key areas of concern. Diversifying revenue streams through subscriptions, e-books, and audiobooks is essential for staying competitive. The digital shift requires rich content, user-friendly platforms, and security. Localization and globalization add complexity, while regulatory compliance and data privacy are critical concerns. Collaboration and partnerships are vital for success in this dynamic industry.
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The publishing market encompasses a vast array of genres and formats, catering to the diverse reading preferences of individuals. Notable categories include Mystery, with its intriguing plots and puzzles reminiscent of jigsaws and Rubik's cubes; Educational books, which delve into the realms of Science, as explored by luminaries like Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Carl Sagan, and Richard Dawkins; and Fiction, with its captivating narratives in Romance, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, and Classics. The marketplace is populated by local bookshops, such as Kitabay, and online portals, providing access to a multitude of prospects for both physical stores and online businesses. Stock market and housing market books offer insights into potential buyers' interests, while costs vary between formats and genres. Reading enthusiasts seek out these resources, expanding their knowledge and imagination.
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The Publishing Market encompasses a wide range of industries and sectors, including print and digital media, educational publishing, scientific, technical and medical (STM) publishing, and academic publishing. This market is driven by various factors such as increasing literacy rates, growing demand for knowledge and information, and the shift towards digital content. The market is also influenced by trends like self-publishing, open access publishing, and subscription models. Publishers are leveraging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance content discovery and personalization. The market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to these factors and the increasing adoption of digital content.
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The 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games is being held at the Jakabaring Sport complex in Palembang, Indonesia.
The 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games is being held at the Jakabaring Sport complex in Palembang, Indonesia.
Jihad Bakhechi of Morocco competes during the women's Triple Jump final as part of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games at Jakabaring Sport complex on September 27, 2013 in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images)
A general view of the semi-final between Indonesia and Turkey as part of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games at Jakabaring Sport complex on September 27, 2013 in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images)
Indonesian players celebrates after winning on penalty kicks during the semi-final between Indonesia and Turkey as part of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games at Jakabaring Sport complex on September 27, 2013 in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images)
Serb Sevim Sinmez of Turkey competes during the women's Triple Jump final as part of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games at Jakabaring Sport complex on September 27, 2013 in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images)
Sariye Yekatarina of Azerbaijan competes during the women's Triple Jump final as part of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games at Jakabaring Sport complex on September 27, 2013 in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images)
Jihad Bakhechi of Morocco competes during the women's Triple Jump final as part of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games at Jakabaring Sport complex on September 27, 2013 in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images)
Demir Atasoy of Turky competes during the men's 100 meter Breaststroke final as part of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games at Jakabaring Sport complex on September 26, 2013 in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images)
Mohammad Abdulaziz Ladan of Saudi Arabia celebrates after winning the men's 800 meter final as part of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games at Jakabaring Sport complex on September 26, 2013 in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images)
Siham Hilali of Morocco compete during the women's 800 meter final as part of the 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games at Jakabaring Sport complex on September 26, 2013 in Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Seven foreign tourists were hospitalized in Fiji after drinking cocktails at a resort bar, Fijian authorities said on Monday.
The cause of their illness was not known and officials said it was too soon to know if tainted alcohol was involved.
Those who became ill at the five-star Warwick resort near the town of Sigatoka on Saturday included Australians and an American, according to local news reports. They were hospitalized with nausea, vomiting and neurological symptoms, said Jemesa Tudravu, a Fiji Health Ministry spokesperson.
Two people remained in the hospital, conscious and in stable condition, Fiji's Tourism Minister Viliame R. Gavoka told reporters on Monday. One person was discharged on Sunday and four others on Monday.
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David Sandoe, an Australian man who said his daughter and granddaughter were hospitalized, told Sky News Australia that his relatives had been released from the hospital and were due to fly home on Monday night.
Local news outlets reported on Sunday that the cause of the foreigners' illness was suspected alcohol poisoning, similar to a case in Laos in November in which six tourists — including two Australian teenagers — died after consuming tainted drinks.
But Tudravu said no cause had been identified in the Fiji episode. Police have ordered toxicology tests and are awaiting results — which are expected to take three or four days — Gavoka said.
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The bar was full of customers on Saturday night and many had ordered piña coladas, the drink consumed by those who became ill, said the official.
Gavoka said no other reports of similar illness were recorded at the resort or across Fiji, a South Pacific island nation of 930,000 people.
“The resort management has assured us that they have not engaged in practices such as substituting ingredients or altering the quality of drinks served to guests,” Gavoka said. The hotel, located on the picturesque Coral Coast of the largest island, Viti Levu, has operated for many years and “holds a strong reputation,” he added.
“This is the only reported case of its kind that we’ve experienced in recent memory, and certainly nothing like this has been experienced this year,” Gavoka said.
Australia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that officials are providing consular assistance to two Australian families in Fiji.
The ministry did not comment on the cause of the Australians' illness, but its website advising tourists was updated on Monday to caution travelers about “potential risks around drink spiking and methanol poisoning through consuming alcoholic drinks.”
A spokesperson for the resort, Savaira Molaucake, said staff were “conducting a thorough investigation” of the incident and were working closely with authorities.
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Survivors seek a reckoning as FBI investigates child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Nearly every detail about the religious group Lisa Webb’s family belonged to was hidden from the outside world. Its followers met in homes rather than churches. Its leadership structure was hard to discern, its finances opaque. It didn’t even have an official name.
But for decades, no secret was as closely guarded as the identities of the sexual predators inside the group known as the “Two by Twos.”
Now a growing number of public allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI and placed an uncomfortable spotlight on the long-quiet Christian sect. Survivors say the group’s leaders protected child-abusing ministers by pressuring victims to forgive, ignoring legal reporting requirements and by transferring abusers to new locations to live with unsuspecting families.
Ministry leaders have publicly condemned the abuse but several declined to answer questions from The Associated Press.
For Webb, who was sexually abused by one of the group’s ministers as a child, the attention has brought an unexpected sense of “strength in numbers.”
“There are so many who are frustrated and disheartened,” said Webb. “But there’s also camaraderie in that, and support.”
A website, a hotline and social media pages established by victims have documented allegations against more than 900 abusers, with survivors in more than 30 countries and cases continuing to emerge. In the past year, news stories and a Hulu documentary have focused on the sect’s predator preachers and the leaders who enabled them.
While perpetrators have been sentenced to prison in isolated cases, the sect has largely avoided legal repercussions, protected by its decentralized structure, hidden finances and state laws that limit the timeline for criminal charges.
The secret sect’s origin story
The sect, also known to its members as “The Way” or “The Truth,” was founded in Ireland in 1897 by William Irvine, who railed against the existence of churches. The only way to spread Christianity, he argued, was to do as Jesus instructed in the Book of Matthew: to send apostles out to live among those they sought to convert.
The sect grew as volunteer preachers — known as workers — went “two by two” to live in the family homes of followers for days or weeks at a time. Sect historians say there were up to a few million members just a few decades ago, but current estimates put the figure at 75,000 to 85,000 worldwide.
Unlike the Boy Scouts or the Catholic Church, which have paid out billions to sex abuse victims, the sect’s aversion to property leaves it without apparent assets that might be used to pay settlements, legal experts say.
Workers are supposed to shun worldly possessions, relying on followers for food, shelter and transportation. But that also ensures abusive workers have access to potential victims.
Webb was abused by a preacher who stayed with her family in Michigan when she was 11. The man, Peter Mousseau, was convicted much later — after he expressed an interest in visiting her in 2008 and she decided to pursue charges. A regional overseer to whom she previously reported the abuse was later convicted for failing to report abuse allegations against another local worker.
“You have this mindset that they are angels in your home. They can do no wrong, so you don’t have any kind of wall up,” she said. “It was just the perfect storm created, the perfect recipe for this kind of behavior.”
Abusers live among their victims
Sheri Autrey had just turned 14 when a 28-year-old worker moved into her family’s home in Visalia, California, for two months.
He began abusing her immediately, sneaking to her room at night and taking her for daytime drives. He turned up the radio whenever the Hall & Oates song “Maneater” came on, singing: “Watch out boy, she’ll chew you up.”
When Autrey revealed the abuse to her mother a few years later, her mom reported it to the sect’s regional overseer, who was in charge of all the workers in the area.
The overseer refused to warn other families. Instead, he sent the worker back to Autrey’s home to apologize.
Autrey, raised to be meek, erupted. Her family took her to the district attorney’s office but declined to put her through a prosecution.
“I would have to explain, explicitly, what happened,” Autrey said. “And I was in no way prepared for that.”
Decades later, Autrey was at a baseball game when “Maneater” came on. She had to walk around the stadium to calm herself down, and she resolved to send a letter about the abuse to hundreds of sect members.
“I wanted anyone else who was a victim to know she is not the only one,” Autrey said. “She needs to know there is help.”
Many more cases of abuse
One worker from Peru, Americo Quispe, was sent to Garland, Texas, in the early 2000s after facing allegations of inappropriate behavior in his home country. He soon found new victims, some of whose families went to police. He returned to Peru before he could be arrested.
Quispe was later convicted of molestation in Peru and sentenced to 30 years. He has never faced the charges in Texas.
Another worker, Ruben Mata, abused dozens of boys, among them 10-year-old Douglas Patterson, who was lured away from his family during a sect convention in the early 1990s. Patterson said he kept quiet about it because he feared his family would leave the sect — and thus be barred from eternal salvation — if he told.
Mata was eventually convicted in 2006 in a separate sex abuse case. He died in a California prison.
Members told to keep abuse reports quiet
A few months before Mata’s trial, the Saskatchewan, Canada, overseer, Dale Shultz, sent two letters to colleagues.
One was to be shown to any concerned members. It acknowledged Mata was a pedophile and that workers had been alerted to his abuse at least three times. The sect only notified authorities after Mata resigned, according to the letter.
The second was for staff. It said no copies should be made of the first letter.
“The purpose of the letter is to help those who have concerns, not to advertise a kingdom problem to those who either do not know about it or are not having a problem with it,” Shultz wrote.
In another case, a regional overseer for Arizona, Ed Alexander, wrote a letter to a child-molesting elder in 2005 observing that “we love our people very much and don’t want to report their misdeeds.”
The letter suggested the sect could fulfill its mandatory abuse-reporting obligations by recommending offenders get professional counseling, because then the counselors — rather than sect leaders — would be obligated to make the reports to police.
“They believe that child sexual assault is just a sin. Like, you’re a sinner, they are a sinner, it’s all just sin,” said Eileen Dickey, one of the man’s victims. She reported the abuse to sect leaders because she was worried other children would be targeted.
“I was told never to talk about it,” she said.
Alexander would not speak with The Associated Press: “Unfortunately, the media coverage has been so negative and one-sided that I am going to have to decline an interview,” he texted.
Former minister recounts culture of downplaying misdeeds
Jared Snyder spent more than two decades as an itinerant minister before becoming disillusioned and quitting. No one told him directly about abuse, Snyder said, but he occasionally heard rumors.
The sect’s culture — which makes gossip taboo and places tremendous pressure on members to be merciful — meant that misdeeds big or small were downplayed, he said.
“One overseer just explicitly told me, ‘The less you know, the better off you are,’” he said.
As a worker, Snyder received no paychecks, retirement benefits or health insurance benefits, and he was discouraged from using banks. But he was never without spending money: Followers regularly offer cash to the workers, and Snyder said he frequently had thousands of dollars in his pockets.
Most of that money would get spent on building materials, food or other supplies at regional conventions, Snyder said.
The case that exposed the sect to more scrutiny
In June 2022, a regional overseer named Dean Bruer died in an Oregon motel room. Bruer, 67, had served in at least 22 states and territories and seven countries since 1976, according to a timeline compiled by Pam Walton, a former member who has used historical records and photographs to track the movements of predatory preachers.
Nine months after Bruer died, Doyle Smith, the overseer for Idaho and Oregon, wrote a letter to members. Evidence left on Bruer’s phone and laptop showed he had raped and abused multiple underage victims, Smith wrote.
“Dean was a sexual predator,” Smith wrote. “We never respect or defend such totally inappropriate behavior among us. There is a very united consensus among us that the only thing to do is to be transparent with all of you for obvious reasons, though this is very difficult.”
That transparency did not extend to dealings with local police. It was only after Autrey, another abuse survivor, and private investigator Cynthia Liles — all former sect members — pressured Smith that he turned Bruer’s laptop over to detectives, Autrey told the AP.
By then, the computer had been tampered with, according to records from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in Oregon. The web browser search history was cleared. Bruer’s Apple ID had been changed and files transferred out of his DropBox account. Bruer’s phone was never provided to police, and the “Find My iPhone” feature had been disabled.
“What web browsing history was present on the laptop that someone didn’t want anyone else knowing about?” Detective Jeffrey Burlew wrote in a police report. Unable to find any evidence of a crime within its jurisdiction, the office closed the investigation.
Smith did not respond to phone messages from the AP.
Survivors and law enforcement dig deeper
Though Autrey and others had long sought reforms in the sect, Bruer’s death proved to be a catalyst. Autrey, Liles and another survivor launched a hotline, website and Facebook pages for survivors.
In February, the FBI’s field office in Omaha, Nebraska, announced an investigation.
The outcry prompted some sect leaders to condemn the abuse and to ask consultants for advice on how to better protect members. But at least some regional overseers have ultimately declined to adopt recommended child abuse prevention policies — saying the only true code of conduct is the New Testament.
And some leaders still warn members against criticizing the sect.
At an August convention in Duncan, British Columbia, a worker helping to lead the event did not mention the abuse scandal directly but told members to lay aside “evil speakings.”
“It’s more easy to be critical than to be correct,” preached Robert Doecke, a worker from Australia. “If you feed on problems, it will only make more problems. But if you focus on the Lord, it will lead to solutions.”
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Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders sizzled during the NFL game against Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium in London.
Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders sizzled during the NFL game against Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium in London.
Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders entertain the crowd prior to the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo: Getty Images)
Vikings cheerleaders perform ahead of the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. (Photo: AP)
The Minnesota Cheerleaders entertain the fans during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo: Getty Images)
Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders entertain the crowd prior to the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo: Getty Images)
Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders run onto the field prior to the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo: Getty Images)
Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday,Sept. 29, 2013. (Photo: AP)
A Minnesota Vikings cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday,Sept. 29, 2013. (Photo: AP)
A Minnesota Vikings cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday,Sept. 29, 2013. (Photo: AP)
A Minnesota Vikings cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday,Sept. 29, 2013. (Photo: AP)
A Minnesota Vikings cheerleader performs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday,Sept. 29, 2013. (Photo: AP)
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NEW TAIPEI CITY, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading electronic components manufacturer and customized total solution provider, SINBON Electronics Co., Ltd. (TSEC#:3023) held its annual investor conference on 12th December 2024 in Center of industry Collaboration and Innovation Incubation, NCCU, under the title of "Boardless". Through the conference, the company comprehensively elaborated on its product strategy, which is not limited to traditional industry categories. While the company is deeply involved in existing industrial and medical fields, it is actively expanding into more diversified market areas, demonstrating its development vision of breaking the boundaries and continuing to innovate.
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This year, while facing a challenging external environment and economic uncertainty, SINBON has still demonstrated resilience and strategic results under difficult conditions with its solid efforts in the five major areas of MAGIC over the years. In a complex and ever-changing business environment, the Communications and Electronic Peripheral industry and Industrial Application industry continue to make breakthroughs despite adversity. Compared with the same period last year, the growths of accumulated sales revenue of the first eleven months in each field are, the Communications and Electronic Peripherals industry increased by 20.32%, the Industrial Application industry increased by 2.76%, the Medical and Health Care industry decreased by 0.63%, the Automobile industry decreased by 4.18%, and the Green Energy industry decreased by 14.98%. %. The accumulated sales revenue for the first 11 months reached NT$30.564 billion, which was a decrease of 0.66% compared with the same period last year. Although the current business performance is in slight fluctuations, SINBON continues to strengthen its core strength upon its steady developing foundation. In terms of profitability, the net profit after tax in the first three quarters was NT$2.796 billion, which was an increase of 4.18% from NT$2.684 billion in the same period last year. The EPS after tax was NT$11.65. The net profit after tax and the EPS were both historical highs since the company was founded, and they show SINBON's continuous and steady operating results despite a variety of challenges.
Under the new trend of artificial intelligence and technological innovation, SINBON takes "surpass the limits, turning imagination into reality" as its core value in product strategy and continues to break through the boundaries of traditional technology, and it is committed to transforming human imagination of the future into achievable real-life solutions. SINBON's semiconductor equipment products meet the demanding needs of modern high-tech industries with their fast and reliable data transmission performance, superior precision and stability. The customized wire harness and module solutions can flexibly respond to different equipment application scenarios, while using environmentally friendly materials and optimizing the production process, which finds a perfect balance between high performance and environmental protection needs. In the research and development of humanoid robots, SINBON's design features lightweight and highly customized designs. SINBON has developed highly durable wire technology that supports fast charging and high-speed data transmission, which raises the possibility of human-machine collaboration to a new level.
In the field of unmanned stores in retail automation, SINBON provides professionally designed weight sensing wire harnesses, signal wire harnesses and image capture wire harnesses. These technologies have undergone rigorous environmental testing and adjustments to ensure stable and accurate image quality in different scenarios. These have significantly improved consumer experience and operational efficiency. While in smart warehousing management, our logistics robots and drone technologies have completely changed the warehousing operation model, which significantly shortened the logistics process time, optimized resource allocation, and made smart logistics no longer just an imagination.
Smart transportation applications show SINBON's innovative capabilities in the energy and mobility fields. The launch of DC and NACS charging cables achieves the perfect combination of high performance and portability with their lightweight design, while meeting high current carrying requirements and bringing a more friendly charging experience to users. The modular cable control technology of commercial electric trucks makes the control of light trucks more flexible, and it further improves transportation efficiency and safety. Vehicle power distribution solutions provide more precise control and management, making driving more efficient and reliable. Finally, for the battery swapping solution for electric two-wheel vehicles, SINBON combines stability and convenience to provide a more sustainable solution for future urban transportation.
SINBON believes that the true value of technology is to widen the imagination and give it the possibility of realization. With SINBON's outstanding innovation capabilities and persistence in a green future, it has created a blueprint for smart and sustainable development and would like to invite global partners to join in driving the world toward a brighter, more sustainable future.
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A woman was arrested in Iran after she posted a video of herself singing without a hijab on YouTube, even though the Iranian parliament passed a new, stricter law on women's modesty that rights groups have criticized.
Parastoo Ahmadi posted a 27-minute video of her concert performance Wednesday, in which she sang in a sleeveless dress with her hair down accompanied by four male musicians. In the caption, she described it as an "imaginary concert" and invited the audience to "imagine this beautiful homeland" in Iran.
The performance was recorded in a caravanserai, the name for the roadside inns historically built along the Silk Road to provide merchants and travelers with places to rest as they trekked the ancient trade route spanning North Africa to Central Asia. Ahmadi wrote that it was "where history and our myths intertwine."
"I am Parastoo, a girl who wants to sing for the people I love," the caption said. "This is a right I could not ignore; singing for the land I love passionately."
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Milad Panahipour, an Iranian lawyer, told The Associated Press that Ahmadi was arrested Saturday over the performance. He said he was unaware of the charges, the arresting agency or the location of her detention.
Iran's judiciary confirmed that a case has been opened into Ahmadi's performance but did not specify the charges. The statement, released by the state-run Mehr News Agency, also said Ahmadi was released after an interview with authorities.
"The Mazandaran Police Information Center announced that Ms. Parastoo Ahmadi attended a briefing session after posting a video deemed contrary to cultural norms and values," the agency said. "She has been asked to appear before judicial authorities."
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The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, a Norway-based organization, said it got a report that two of the men performing with her — Sohail Faghih-Nassiri and Ehsan Beyraghdar — were also arrested.
Iran's hijab laws tighten
The hard-line regimes that have reigned since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution have passed laws saying women must be veiled in the presence of men, though women have resisted the rules both domestically and abroad.
Conflict over the issue drew international outrage once again in 2022 when a young woman named Mahsa Amini, 22, was arrested outside a subway station in Tehran and accused of failing to properly wear a hijab. She was dead just three days later.
Iran's government denied wrongdoing, claiming that Amini died of pre-existing medical conditions. Human rights groups, however, have cast doubt on that, and a United Nations fact-finding mission asserted she was killed “as a result of beatings” by Iranian authorities.
Her death drew rage throughout Iran, drawing women out to protest in droves despite violent crackdowns by authorities.
The authorities who enforce the modesty laws, often called the morality police, have eased public confrontations with women over veiling since President Masoud Pezeshkian was elected this year. Pezeshkian campaigned as a reformist who opposed such types of morality police patrols.
But enforcement has not stopped altogether, according to locals who have said the police are now instructed to issue warnings rather than take immediate action. So-called anti-unveiling clinics have also been established, where women are encouraged to follow the hijab laws through "therapy."
Despite Pezeshkian's reformist approach, the parliament pushed even harsher laws about women's veiling this year.
The Hijab and Chastity Law was originally submitted by former President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in May, and it was ultimately passed in September, according to Human Rights Watch. Enforcement will go into effect for a three-year trial period, which the rights organization said will dramatically increase the punishments for women who do not comply.
The new law extends the enforcement into online spaces, increases fines for violations depending on frequency, institutes a travel ban for offenders and includes long-term imprisonment as punishment, Human Rights Watch reported. Fines alone could be detrimental for many Iranians as the country's economy has struggled under the weight of years of sanctions and regional conflict.
The U.N. Human Rights Council's experts on Friday called for the law to be repealed, describing it as a "comprehensive system of gender-based persecution."
Pezeshkian himself criticized the law this month as difficult to enforce in both a statement on X and an interview on state television.
“We should not do anything that disrupts the unity and solidarity of society,” Pezeshkian said. “We need to have dialogue and engage in discussions about this issue.”
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PICS: Captivating US Team For Olympics
Athletes posed for a photoshoot during the 2013 US Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah.
Athletes posed for a photoshoot during the 2013 US Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah.
Olympic figure skater Ashley Wagner poses for a portrait during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold poses for a portrait during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
Olympic bobsledder Aja Evans poses for a portrait during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
Olympic speed skater Patrick Meek poses for a portrait during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
Olympic figure skater Agnes Zawadzki poses for a portrait during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold poses for a portrait during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold poses for a portrait during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
Olympic bobsledder Katie Eberling mimics the preparations she carries out before a run during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
Olympic freestyle skier Dylan Ferguson poses for a portrait during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
Olympic figure skater Ashley Wagner poses for a portrait during the 2013 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Park City, Utah September 30, 2013. (Photo: Reuters)
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