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After several debacles in recent years, Prabhas is currently enjoying the success of Salaar Part Onrecent debacles, Prabhas is at the Indian box office but also churning out good on the global level. Prabhas has been garnering all the love and applause for his performance in the actioner. According to a report in Sacnilk, Salaar earned around Rs 14.50 crore in India net on its tenth day taking its total collection to Rs 344.67 crore.
Day-wise collection of Salaar:
Day 1 (Friday): Rs 90.70 crore (Telugu - Rs 66.75 crore, Malayalam Rs 3.55 crore, Tamil - Rs 3.75 crore, Kannada - 90 lakh, Hindi Rs 15.75 crore)
Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 56.35 crore (Telugu - Rs 34.25 crore, Malayalam Rs 1.75 crore, Tamil - Rs 3.05 crore, Kannada - 95 lakh, Hindi Rs 16.35 crore)
Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 62.05 crore (Telugu - Rs 35 crore, Malayalam Rs 1.55 crore, Tamil - Rs 3.2 crore, Kannada - 1.2 crore, Hindi Rs 21.1 crore)
Day 4 (Monday): Rs 46.3 crore (Telugu - Rs 27.1 crore, Malayalam Rs 1.3 crore, Tamil - Rs 2.05 crore, Kannada - 85 lakh, Hindi Rs 15 crore)
Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 24.9 crore (Telugu - Rs 13.7 crore, Malayalam Rs 70 lakh, Tamil - Rs 1.1 crore, Kannada - 30 lakh, Hindi Rs 9.1 crore)
Day 6 (Wednesday): 15.6 crore (Telugu - Rs 5.75 crore, Malayalam Rs 50 lakh, Tamil - Rs 1.1 crore, Kannada - 25 lakh, Hindi Rs 8 crore)
Day 7 (Thursday): 12.10 crore (Telugu - Rs 3.5 crore, Malayalam - Rs 30 lakh, Tamil - Rs 95 lakh, Kannada - 15 lakh, Hindi Rs 7.2 crore)
Day 8 (Friday): 10 crore
Day 9 (Saturday): 12.55 crore
Day 10 (Sunday): Rs 14.50 crore
Total: Rs 344.67 crore
Salaar is directed by KGF writer director Prashant Neel. Stars like Shruti Haasan, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Jagapati Babu are seen along with the Baahubali fame in the film. Salaar was released worldwide on December 22 in Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu.
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OnePlus 12 to Get More RAM and Memory, Possibly for Unchanged Price
Flagship phones from OnePlus have always been those with the biggest and abundant memory configurations when compared to many alternatives from other Android OEMs. The OnePlus 12 was launched first in China, bringing larger RAM and storage for the base model and the most fully packed variant. It now appears that the same setup could also be adopted for global markets.
According to 91Mobiles and citing leaker Ishan Agarwal, the OnePlus 12 heading to India will finally debut with more RAM and onboard storage. Particularly, there will be two options offered with the base having a 12/256 GB setup, which is a notable increased from the OnePlus 11 that started with 8/128 GN. Meanwhile, the other configuration will be equipped with a generous 16/512 GB.
With what it's worth, it is safe to say that these are the configurations to be available in other countries and the USA, too. Unfortunately, the outlets stated that the variants with 24 GB won't be released globally, making them exclusive in China.
Now, it's unclear whether the upgraded memories will also dictate for higher pricing. But given Samsung's Galaxy S24 series is rumored to feature larger memory for unchanged pricing, it does shape that OnePlus is going to match the Koreans as well as Google with the Pixel 8 Pro (review) that gained more RAM.
As regards other specs, the OnePlus 12 features a new brighter AMOLED screen and a bigger 5,400 mAh battery capacity while equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. At the same time the flagship's camera system is overhauled with a new 50 MP Sony LYT-808 sensor taking the helm at the rear, a similar primary snapper as found on the OnePlus Open (review).
OnePlus confirmed that it is set to debut the OnePlus 12 and budget OnePlus 12R on January 23. The company's OnePlus Buds Pro 3 may be tagged as well.
Do you think that manufacturers should make it a standard to offer more RAM and storage on their smartphones? We like to hear your opinion.
Via: 91Mobiles | https://www.nextpit.com/oneplus-12-ram-memory-base-12-gb-no-price-increase-us-india-launch | 2024-01-01T03:01:33Z |
Xi: China embraces the world while pursuing development
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
Xi pointed out that peace and development remain the underlying trend, no matter how the global landscape may evolve, and only cooperation for mutual benefit can deliver.
In 2023, China held the China-Central Asia Summit and the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and hosted leaders from across the world at many diplomatic events, Xi noted.
"I also paid visits to a number of countries, attended international conferences, and met many friends, both old and new. I shared China's vision and enhanced common understandings with them," said Xi.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman accused of killing two of her children was arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, according to police.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, is suspected of killing her 9-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son and attempting to kill her 11-year-old daughter in Colorado Springs.
On Dec. 19, police said they responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary at an apartment complex at around 12:30 a.m. and found the the bodies of the two deceased children.
Officers also located Singler and her 11-year-old daughter at the scene. They were both injured and taken to hospitals for treatment, according to Colorado Springs Police Department spokesperson Ira Cronin.
Singler’s injuries were minor. The 11-year-old girl was hospitalized for a few days and then released. She is recovering well physically in Colorado Springs. Cronin said he could not release details about how the children or Singler were injured.
Police said the initial report of a burglary was unfounded.
Singler was initially cooperative with police investigating the homicides and alleged burglary. She went missing after the probe, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
“In the initial stages of the investigation, we were treating her as a victim of a burglary,” Cronin told the Associated Press.
On Dec. 26, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singler on multiple charges, including multiple counts of first degree murder, child abuse and assault.
The children’s deaths came amid an ongoing legal battle between Singler and her ex-husband over parenting time and other issues, according to court filings. Court hearings had been scheduled for next month.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/colorado-mother-suspected-of-killing-2-of-her-children-arrested-in-the-uk-police/ | 2024-01-01T03:01:36Z |
More Muslim prayer rooms open in Japan, but relatively few takers
The prayer rooms, often equipped with a washing area for cleaning hands and feet before prayers, and a sign indicating the direction of prayer, are mainly designed for those who conduct obligatory prayers five times a day.
According to the operator of a website providing information for Muslims, there are about 170 prayer rooms in Japan, and the number is increasing as more tourists visit Japan from Southeast Asia, Kyodo News reports.
Travelers from Malaysia and Indonesia, which both have large Muslim populations, totaled around 700,000 in 2017, a sevenfold increase from a decade earlier, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.
As more prayer rooms open up, making the most of them remains a challenge, however.
A prayer room installed recently in a shopping mall in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, has been used only two or three times a month.
Some customers misunderstood the purpose of the room and tried to use it as a place to rest. "It is difficult to promote the room," an official of the facility said.
At LaLaport Expocity, a major shopping mall in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, a prayer room there has been used not only by travelers but also people working in the area since the mall opened in 2015. The room is used around 30 times a month.
"The news has spread through word of mouth and the number of users has been rising," said Sachiko Kato, who manages the room.
However, there is room for improvement.
People who want to use the room have to ask staff at the service counter to unlock it, and this instruction is written in English and Japanese only.
"It is hard to leave the room open because it is located where many people come and go," Kato said.
Ken Miichi, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies of Waseda University, pointed out that it is not enough just to increase the number of prayer rooms.
"First we need to understand why (the rooms) are necessary by learning (Muslim) customs and culture, and then develop an environment where people can use them easily," Miichi said. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/more-muslim-prayer-rooms-open-in-japan-but-relatively-few-takers_a3501281/ | 2024-01-01T03:01:37Z |
New Year 2024: In a never-seen-before moment, Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar city welcomed the new year with a huge celebratory atmosphere at its iconic Lal Chowk as scores of people thronged the venue to bid adieu to 2023, and welcome 2024 with open arms on Sunday night. The video of the same was shared by Srinagar Municipal Corporation Commissioner and CEO of Srinagar Smart City Ltd., Athar Aamir Khan who described the moment as something which has never been witnessed before in the city.
What's there in the video?
In the video, a large number of people were seen gathering at Lal Chowk decorated with tri colored lights and featuring light shows.
"This is Srinagar Square, Lal Chowk right now! A city life never seen before. The celebration, the vibrancy like never before!" Athar Aamir Khan said in a post on X.
"This is probably the biggest alibi to the transformation that Srinagar city has witnessed with the implementation of Srinagar Smart City (SMC) projects! Immensely proud of my Srinagar Smart City and SMC team for making this happen! Happy New Year!," he added.
On the New Year’s Eve, people were seen dancing and singing at Lal Chowk in Srinagar as they geared up to welcome 2024.
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New Year celebrations in other parts of India
Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg town in Baramulla district also witnessed the New Year's Eve celebration amid laser shows and dance performances.
Meanwhile, other cities across the country also welcomed the new year with lavish celebrations and joy.
Goa dazzled with a magnificent display of fireworks, and people gathered at Mumbai's Gateway of India to welcome 2024.
In Delhi, a New Year's aarti was performed at Jhandewalan Devi Temple, and huge crowds gathered at Connaught Place.
(With ANI inputs)
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From Theatre to a Role in 'The Hobbit' Trilogy: Richard Armitage's Evolution and Net Worth
What is Richard Armitage's net worth?
Best known for his role in "The Hobbit" trilogy, British actor Richard Armitage is also known for appearing in many productions like, "Annie Get Your Gun," and "42nd Street," and has earned a $2 million net worth. He studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and was also a part of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has appeared in "North & South" on the BBC before scoring parts in "Macbeth."
What are Richard Armitage's sources of income?
Most of Armitage's net worth is attributed to his career as an actor and voice actor. After he completed his degree in performing arts from Pattinson College in 1988, Armitage joined the Nachtcircus in Budapest for six months to obtain his Equity Card, a requirement at the time for entertainment professionals to work in the UK. He later returned to the UK and started working as an assistant choreographer to Kenn Oldfield, before enrolling at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in 1993 to study acting. "I needed to do something a bit more truthful than musical theatre. For me, it was a bit too theatrical and all about standing on stage and showing off. I was looking for something else, so that's why I went back to drama school," he said in an interview in 2010, according to The One Ring.
Armitage landed his first lead role in the BBC adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's "North & South." He later played Peter MacDuff's in Macbeth as part of BBC Shakespeare Re-Told stories. He was also seen in "The Impressionist" and later appeared in the independent film called, "Frozen." He was later cast in "Robin Hood" and was also seen in the two-part 2006/07 Christmas/New Year special of "The Vicar of Dibley."
He played the role of Thorin Oakenshield in the three-film production of "The Hobbit" and was also seen in the sequels, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" in 2012, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" in 2013, and "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies." He has also appeared as John Proctor in The Old Vic's production of "The Crucible" and later was seen in "Alice Through the Looking Glass" as King Oleron. He was also seen in Julie Delpy's film, "My Zoe" and later joined the cast of "The Lodge."
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Personal life
Armitage was born in Leicester, England, the younger son of Margaret, a secretary, and Joh Armitage who was an engineer. He grew up with his older brother Chris and attended the Huncote Community Primary School in Huncote, Blaby District, Leicestershire. He later showed interest in music, secured a grant from the Leicestershire Authority, and attended Pattinson College where he specialized in performing arts.
In 2023, Armitage publicly came out as gay, and later said that he had also come out to his family at the age of 19 but was not comfortable telling the world then.
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Awards and recognition
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA- Winner in 2016 for "Hannibal" and Winner in 2015 for "The Hobbit"
Monte-Carlo TV Festival- Nominated in 2009 for Outstanding Drama
SFX Awards, UK- Nominated in 2-13 for "The Hobbit"
TV Quick Awards, UK- Nominated in 2008 for "MI-5"
Empire Awards, UK- Nominated in 2015 and 2014 for "The Hobbit"
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards- Winner in 2016 for "Hannibal"
CinEuphoria Awards- Nominate din 2014 for "The Hobbit"
Behind the Voice Actors Awards- Nomintyaed in 2018 for Castlevania.
Newcastle International Film Festival- Nominated in 2018, for I Am Urban.
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What is Richard Armitage best known for?
He is best known for playing Thorin Oakenshield in Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" trilogy
Does Richard Armitage have Instagram?
Yes, his official handle is Richard Armitage (@richardcarmitage).
Who did Richard Armitage play in "The Lord of the Rings"?
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The Biden administration has made it plainly clear they consider traditional Catholics and concerned parents 'domestic terrorists', and will lie about the fact they used the power of the government to conduct surveillance on school board meetings.
They won't classify antisemitic attacks as domestic terrorism, but will say targeting Catholics was 'unintentional' only to turn around and say physical fitness is a sign of possible extremism and white supremacy.
So it should come as no surprise that the DOJ lied -- yet again -- about this entire issue, and that a freedom of information (FOIA) request revealed about 600 agents were ordered to look into parents by Merrick Garland and the DOJ.
Watch:
Biden DOJ caught again.
— Chanel Rion OAN (@ChanelRion) December 28, 2023
AG Garland DENIED going after parents as domestic terrorists…
New FOIA docs reveals a whopping ~600 officials instructed by Garland to “look into” parents across the country.
Astounding find by @PublicsTrust. pic.twitter.com/crcxTVaSbs
Incredible stuff.
A newly unearthed memo from the Department of Justice (DOJ) shows just how far the agency went to try to force police to investigate so-called “threats” against school boards after Attorney General Merrick Garland equated such activity to terrorism ...https://t.co/0G3vTaMmsg
— American Greatness (@theamgreatness) December 14, 2023
A newly-unearthed memo from the Department of Justice (DOJ) shows just how far the agency went to try to force police to investigate so-called “threats” against school boards after Attorney General Merrick Garland equated such activity to terrorism in 2021.
As reported by Just The News, the memo ordered U.S. Attorneys across the country to hold meetings with local law enforcement and FBI representatives on the matter, and to report back to Washington after each meeting. The Attorneys were ordered to provide additional information in their reports, including the identities of each law enforcement agencies that participated in their meetings.
The memo, dated October 20th, 2021, was released as the result of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the watchdog group Protect the Public’s Trust. The directive came after Garland controversially ordered federal law enforcement to address what he called a “disturbing spike” in protests against school boards and school administrators.
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Americans have the right to peaceably assemble and redress grievances with the government.
All of those things were happening at school board meetings.
The Biden DOJ labeled them as 'threats' and 'domestic terrorism' and investigated parents who were speaking out against the public school absurdities COVID and online learning brought to light.
Wait so Garland lied to congress.
— Intel Stream (@IntelStream) December 28, 2023
Isn't that a felony? So how can he continue to hold that position with this revelation of events?@Jim_Jordan Is lying to congress still an actional offense or is this AG above the law?
As we are fond of saying, this is (D)ifferent.
Somehow.
For reasons.
Don't ask questions.
The arrogance of these people is mind-blowing.
— Jack Lombardi II (@JackLombardi) December 28, 2023
As if we wouldn't find out.
They don't care if we find out because no one will hold them accountable.
They will face no consequences.
I guess there are absolutely NO consequences for lying to congress under oath @HouseGOP ? Looks like even if witness’s decide to show up, it’s perfectly fine to just lie. Too bad the equal branches of government don’t work like they should! Or maybe it’s who we vote in??
— PatriotGigi (@mamma_bell) December 28, 2023
And they will face no consequences because no one enforces the laws. Democrat or Republican.
'No one is above the law', our foot.
As long as these people in our government are not held accountable, the more emboldened they will become to disregard the law and the Constitution.
— A (@EventIterator) December 30, 2023
Exactly.
They stopped even pretending to care about the Constitution and laws a long, long time ago.
Look at Biden and student loans. SCOTUS ruled it unconstitutional. He keeps doing it anyway.
Not surprised. https://t.co/gSar8enWvG
— MaryAnnNotGinger 💋 (@MAnotGinger) December 28, 2023
There is not a soul on this planet who is surprised by this, sadly.
I’m sure that Lester Holt and Jake Tapper will tell my mom and your neighbor all about this tonight. https://t.co/76aJi68FA4
— Marty (@martyguthrie) December 28, 2023
If this was a Republican administration, this would be wall-to-wall coverage, 24/7, for at least two weeks.
We'd hear nothing but screams of 'fascism' and 'dictatorship' and a violation of civil rights in an endless stream.
But Biden does it?
Nothing.
Crickets.
DOJ Garland is a pure liar, corrupt to the core... https://t.co/szDJ1sUexO
— CaptMike (@getcloserhome) December 28, 2023
And remember that the Left wanted him on SCOTUS.
Say what you will about Mitch McConnell, but blocking Garland's appointment to SCOTUS was one of the best things he ever did.
Saved us from a world of hurt.
600 officials looking into parents instead of actual terrorists ‼️‼️👇😡 https://t.co/oZBj5SHS6g
— MAGA Kitty (@SaveUSAKitty) December 28, 2023
While terrorists are coming over our open southern border.
This is fine. It's fine. Everything is fine.
Is there a real journalist who can find who has comprised Garland and how? https://t.co/wuOZRwsVcW
— jaguarfx (@SullivanKimball) December 28, 2023
He's not compromised.
He's a leftist, in a Democrat administration.
This is what they do.
Weird I was told this was the work product of one person at one FBI branch.🤷♂️ https://t.co/3W3IyILGJk
— Adam (@TheQuag) December 29, 2023
Nobody believed this lie at the time, and they certainly won't now.
This was a coordinated, top-down effort from the DOJ.
Concerned parents beware. AG Garland is coming after you. https://t.co/Hub6ajta87
— Bert (@trebsnikpoh) December 28, 2023
The good news is we outnumber them, and we vote.
Act accordingly.
Of course, they're gas lighting the American people and denying it. https://t.co/atUMNUgzcJ
— Jason (@FreedomCribbs) December 28, 2023
It's what they do best.
From the economy to the DOJ investigating parents: they lie, obfuscate, and gaslight.
Merrick Garland should be impeached. This isn't the only reason, but it's a damn good one. https://t.co/byhkqmARPq
— Just Terry (@Just_Terry17) December 28, 2023
Impeached and probably prosecuted, frankly.
The left understands that the government education system is their number one tool for control and indoctrination of today's youth.
— Tennessee Conservative News (@TnCoNews1) December 28, 2023
That's why the Biden Administration wants to persecute parents who point out the obvious: Government education is a failed experiment. https://t.co/xkrZfHF4e3
When you vote for corruption, you get corruption! https://t.co/WRZLSG5AJj
— RankChoiceVotingisaScam (@alaska_rusty) December 28, 2023
But we were told this is a 'drama-free' White House with absolutely zero corruption or scandal.
They are corrupt, and they have weaponized government against the citizens who merely criticize schools, teachers, and school boards.
This is dangerous and must be stopped.
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Xi: The people are the ones we look to when fighting against challenges
(Xinhua) 19:12, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The people are the ones we look to when we fight to prevail over all difficulties or challenges, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
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Moscow to host The Gold of the Great Steppe exhibition
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ASTANA. KAZINFORM From March 2 to 20, the Central State Museum of Contemporary History of Russia in Moscow will host The Gold of the Great Steppe exhibition, Kazinform learnt from the Kazakh Embassy in Russia.
The exhibition will showcase the findings discovered in the so-called Berel Valley of Saka Kings, in East Kazakhstan region.
A reconstruction of a horse and trappings, the Golden Warrior, numerous decorations and jewelries made using a unique technique, swords, daggers, portrait sculptures and instruments of labour will be displayed. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/moscow-to-host-the-gold-of-the-great-steppe-exhibition_a3495800/ | 2024-01-01T03:01:44Z |
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AGHamilton has spent much of his time educating people on the plight of the Jewish people and battling anti-Semites as of late. Recently we told you about his online spat with writer Briahna Joy Gray. It has been a valiant online effort on his part. One of his latest missives was so beautiful and showed how far Israel will go to ensure all Jewish people have the opportunity to return home to Israel.
True story: In the late 1970's and early 1980's, the situation for Ethiopian Jews was not good. Thousands were stranded in Sudan. Israel wanted to get them to safety. but Sudan considered Israel an enemy and would not help.
— AG (@AGHamilton29) December 31, 2023
So Israeli Mossad agents pretended to be from…
Israel was forced to abandon the resort and airlifts after the Arab states found out and pressured the Sudanese government to put a stop to it.
— AG (@AGHamilton29) December 31, 2023
Then in 1991, with the situation in Ethiopia worsening, Israel decided to do one more rescue of Ethiopian Jews (Operation Solomon).…
There was a movie with Chris Evans that was somewhat based on the first 2 operations from Sudan:
— AG (@AGHamilton29) December 31, 2023
The Red Sea Diving Resorthttps://t.co/Yw1QYkCfYb
What an amazing story about the love of a people and a desire to reunite all its members.
Another reason to love Israel & her people.❤️🇮🇱
— Jen ~ #IstandwithIsrael 💯 🎗️ (@JENin140) December 31, 2023
It’s on Netflix. I can’t wait to watch it. pic.twitter.com/qXhJNCi7p3
Back when America wasn't full of Communists in govt.
— X.Crystal (@RedPanda6471) December 31, 2023
The good old days, indeed.
The GOP candidate to succeed George Santos in NY-3, Mazi Pilip, was one of the Ethiopian Jews in this airlift. She later served in the IDF before coming to the US. So we may have another GOP Congressman from this district with an incredible story but this time it will be true!
— Dennis Saffran (@dennisjsaffran) December 31, 2023
Wow! What an amazing Representative she would be. That is a fantastic tidbit!
Compare what israel will do to save her people vs what do many middle eastern will do to sacrifice their own. Its like comparing russian thoughts of soldiers to ukrainian ones.
— marilyn maupin (@marilynmaupin) December 31, 2023
One side values life and one side sees life simply as expendable.
My old boss, Senator Rudy Boschwitz, played a pivotal role in this. It’s among his proudest achievements.
— Jan Unstad (@unstadj) December 31, 2023
As it should be. Can you imagine the lives he helped save?
Actually, 1086 passengers boarded the plane, but two babies were born DURING the fricking flight🤯
— Gefen Carney (@GefenCarney) December 31, 2023
The story gets better and better.
True stories are the best stories. 🏆 https://t.co/sf8Ts1OoHQ
— Christmas 🎄 Mom (@magicalmomU7) January 1, 2024
Operation Solomon is an amazing story. Great recounting here: https://t.co/vdsad9w6E9
— Justin Hart (@justin_hart) December 31, 2023
Happy New Year everyone!!
— Susie N (@SusieNoonan2) December 31, 2023
I thought I’d start 2024 with this fabulous true story of how Israel with the help of an ingenious plan by Mossad rescued thousands of Ethiopian Jews
It’s a movie too!! (will be watching later)
Enjoy 😊 https://t.co/49wMwsnzhW
It is, indeed, a beautiful way to start the new year. | https://twitchy.com/justmindy/2023/12/31/aghamilton-ethiopian-jews-airlift-n2391277 | 2024-01-01T03:01:46Z |
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Xi: China to consolidate, strengthen momentum of economic recovery
(Xinhua) 19:14, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- China will consolidate and strengthen the momentum of economic recovery, and work to achieve steady and long-term economic development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday while delivering his 2024 New Year message.
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New Year 2024: As the eventful year of 2023 came to an end, India ushered in 2024 with exuberance and jubilation. The preceding year proved to be momentous for India on both the domestic and international fronts. The national capital hosted the G-20 summit, and Chandrayaan-3 achieved a successful landing on the Moon's South Pole. As this remarkable year comes to an end, 2024 promises a host of significant events for the nation. This includes the inauguration of the long-awaited Ram Temple in Ayodhya and the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, signalling the commencement of a new chapter for India.
Celebrations across the country
Cities across the country welcomed the new year with lavish celebrations and joy. Goa dazzled with a magnificent display of fireworks, and people gathered at Mumbai's Gateway of India to welcome 2024.
Prayers in Delhi temple
Meanwhile, a large number of people from different faiths gathered at their religious places of worship to welcome the new year amid prayers and celebrations. In Delhi, the first aarti of the new year was performed at the Sai Temple at Lodhi Road.
Ganga Aarti in Varanasi
Similarly, visuals also surfaced showing the first Ganga Aarti and 'Surya Puja' of 2024 being performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.
Devotees at Golden Temple
The Golden Temple in Amritsar also witnessed devotees welcoming the new year with faith and prayers. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal, along with his wife MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal, reached the Golden Temple and offered prayers as the New Year began. "We are here at the Darbar Sahib to pray that the new year becomes a year of happiness for everyone. May the country and Punjab develop," said Badal.
Happy New Year 2024
It should be noted here that cities across the country welcomed the new year with lavish celebrations and joy. The International Date Line, established in 1884, plays a crucial role in marking the official start and end of each day worldwide. This imaginary line, located 180 degrees East or West, precisely sits halfway from the prime meridian in Greenwich, UK, defining time zones.
(With inputs from ANI)
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Most regions of Kazakhstan to enjoy weather without precipitation on Thursday
07:28, 14 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstan will observe weather without precipitation on Thursday, February 14. Fog, black ice, blizzard, and bleak wind are forecast for some parts of the country, Kazinform has learnt from Kazhydromet.
Zhambyl region will see heavy precipitation, fog, black ice, blizzard and wind with gusts reaching 23 mps.
Turkestan and Almaty regions will be steeped in fog and hit by winds. In Almaty region wind will gust up to 30 mps.
Wind with gusts of 15-20 mps will batter Kyzylorda and West Kazakhstan regions. Foggy conditions will persist in these regions as well.
Fog and black ice are expected in some parts of Mangistau region.
Fog will descend on Atyrau, Kostanay, North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, East Kazakhstan, Akmola, and Karaganda regions. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/most-regions-of-kazakhstan-to-enjoy-weather-without-precipitation-on-thursday_a3498074/ | 2024-01-01T03:01:51Z |
In an effort to continue to ruin all good things, Pro-Palestine protestors are marching toward the New Year's Eve celebration in New York in hopes of disrupting it.
JUST IN: Pro-Palestinian protesters are marching towards Times Square where the New Years celebration is set to begin.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 31, 2023
This should be fun.
According to @probablyreadit, the protesters are marching on 6th Avenue towards Times Square.
New York City will reportedly be using… pic.twitter.com/Gcc4QQhkjl
Surely, they will change hearts and minds by being a damper on all fun activities.
These savages are going to disrupt Times Square and then they are planning to disrupt JFK airport tomorrow.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) January 1, 2024
If you think there’s any difference between Palestinians and Hamas, you really don’t get it. https://t.co/WmnhFOKjkL
People are always more willing to support your cause after you make them miss a flight.
Start arresting criminals who violate the law! Democrats do your job! https://t.co/IcUQ45IhLt
— LeoTerrell (@TheLeoTerrell) January 1, 2024
Welp. Guessing 2024 will come in with a bang.
— Kevin Pacitti 🇨🇦🇮🇹🇬🇧 🍎 (@kpac_15) January 1, 2024
People aren’t going to put up with this much longer. https://t.co/pEOjEZ1DiJ
Honestly, I expect this to get out of control. https://t.co/HqL2JSGVdg
— MoronPUNdit - Aspiring Supervillain (@MoronPundit) January 1, 2024
Hopefully the New York police were prepared for them.
Well if they love Palestine so much why don’t they join them over there! This will be ugly! https://t.co/qmdDa6QCKr
— Kathleen Winchell ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@KathleenWinche3) January 1, 2024
That would require them to do something hard rather than harass everyday Americans.
My best recommendation for tonight is to stay away from major cities.
— Machiavelli (@TheRISEofROD) January 1, 2024
Keep safe. https://t.co/qCHD33zhgI
PLEASE, please, PLEASE, DO NOT hang out at Times Square tonight.
— AuntieVodScotch 📷I take pictures📷 (@HeddyNajjar) January 1, 2024
I mean, I shouldn’t have to say it, but in particular, THIS NIGHT.
GTFO, go to like a Holiday Inn at Laguardia and get “I don’t know my name anymore” drunk. Sing the karaoke. I’ll be w/u in spirit.
Yer welcome. https://t.co/65mwABLedp
This is probably a very good suggestion. These protestors are intent on ruining everything.
They really should just go Palestine.
— Kris (@BrincoBrinco) January 1, 2024
Go…live there…make it better.
Leave your U.S. citizenship behind…you won’t need it. https://t.co/Tc2ZocnsOc
And here they come..
— Wendy Patterson (@wendyp4545) December 31, 2023
How much damage will they do tonight? https://t.co/Y09NJMhVgz
Time for the water cannons. https://t.co/JgMSPbJvmF pic.twitter.com/lRMhP9mSds
— JoeB 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@Boomer7301956) January 1, 2024
It's more than time for them.
Why have @GovKathyHochul and @ericadamsfornyc not called in the National Guard???🙄
— Trevor Thacker (@trethack24) December 31, 2023
The NG would ENSURE things remain peaceful… Or, they’d SHOOT YOU!!!🤷🏼♂️
Get ready folks… It’s could get WILD in the NYC!!! https://t.co/I2BFxugKC4
Remember, when you defend yourself against their attacks, it will be YOUR FAULT. With the cops, prosecution, and judges in complete agreement. https://t.co/zvQ2c6yhpu
— Steve Culy, Banana Republic Maquisard 🍌🔧 (@charcware) January 1, 2024
That's why you stay out of blue cities. | https://twitchy.com/justmindy/2023/12/31/pro-palestinian-protestors-try-to-disrupt-new-years-eve-n2391278 | 2024-01-01T03:01:52Z |
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ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE Updates: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised to kick off the new year by launching its inaugural X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), providing valuable insights into celestial entities such as black holes. The satellite will be aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket scheduled for today. This launch follows the accomplishment of the Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October. The 25-hour countdown commenced on Sunday for the lift-off scheduled at 9.10 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, would carry primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits. According to ISRO, it is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources. The objective of the PSLV-C58 mission includes measuring the polarisation of X-rays in the energy band 8-30 keV emanating from about 50 potential cosmic sources, to carry out long term spectral and temporal studies of cosmic x-ray sources. The X-Ray polarisation serves as a crucial diagnostic tool for examining the radiation mechanism and geometry of celestial sources. | https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/isro-xposat-launch-live-updates-first-mission-of-2024-to-study-black-holes-pslv-c58-mission-countdown-satish-dhawan-space-centre-visuals-reactions-2024-01-01-909772 | 2024-01-01T03:01:57Z |
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Xi pledges steadfastly advancing Chinese modernization
(Xinhua) 19:14, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- China will steadfastly advance Chinese modernization, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
Efforts will be made to fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, speed up building the new development paradigm, promote high-quality development, and both pursue development and safeguard security, he said.
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MPs approve candidacies of two more ministers
17:17, 25 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Majilis deputies have approved today candidacies of two more ministers, Kazinform reports.
As per the decision of the MPs, Roman Sklyar was approved as the Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Kanat Bozumbayev was endorsed as the Ministry of Energy.
Both candidacies were introduced by Head of the Prime Minister's Office Nurlan Aldabergenov. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/mps-approve-candidacies-of-two-more-ministers_a3501782/ | 2024-01-01T03:01:58Z |
New Year 2024: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday (January 1) extended greetings on New Year and appealed to the people to welcome 2024 with "renewed commitment to contribute to inclusive development".
"Warm New Year greetings to all! May the Year 2024 bring happiness, peace and prosperity for everyone. Let us welcome the New Year with a renewed commitment to contribute to inclusive and sustainable development," President of India posted on X.
PM Modi extends greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 1) extended greetings at the beginning of 2024 and prayed for peace and health for all.
“Wishing everyone a splendid 2024! May this year bring forth prosperity, peace and wonderful health for all,” PM Modi posted on his X handle.
ALSO READ | J-K: Srinagar’s Lal Chowk welcomes New Year 2024 with ‘vibrancy like never before’ | WATCH
India welcomed the new year with enthusiasm as the clock struck 12 midnight on Sunday. People gathered at various places in the country to bid adieu to 2023 and welcome 2024.
Mesmerising pictures surfaced from across the country showing people celebrating the occasion.
ALSO READ | India rings in 2024 as people drown in euphoria of new year with joy and prayers across faiths
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Xi: China to deepen reform and opening up across the board
(Xinhua) 19:15, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- China will deepen reform and opening up across the board, and further enhance people's confidence in development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.
The country will also promote vibrant development of the economy, and redouble efforts to boost education, advance science and technology, and cultivate talents, Xi said while delivering his 2024 New Year message.
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Music video about Khojaly tragedy unveiled in Kazakhstan
21:44, 22 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM On February 22, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Kazakhstan commemorated memory of the victims of Khojaly tragedy. The attendees were demonstrated a music video to the song "February Thunderstorm" created by a Kazakh team.
The song was performed by Kazakhstani singer Neila Guliyeva, the composer is Azat Ospanov. Director of the music video is Alen Niyazbekov and producer is Dana Ryskeldinova. Other members of them are arranger Azilkhan Zhumaliyev, guitar player Kazbek Akbayev and musician Shakhriyar Imanov from Azerbaijan. The host of the event is poet and writer, head of the Avant-Garde Association Dina Oraz.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan Rashad Mammadov thanked the project participants and awarded them with letters of gratitude. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/music-video-about-khojaly-tragedy-unveiled-in-kazakhstan_a3501214/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:05Z |
The city of San Francisco was ready to ring in the new year Sunday with big crowds expected to come watch the firework shows.
Even hours away from midnight, people were clearly ready to celebrate all along the Embarcadero. There was no parking, plenty of delays and people thinking about the fireworks at midnight.
One place police asked people not to watch the show: Treasure Island. That’s due to ongoing construction and road closures there.
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Pyro Spectaculars by Souza is the company putting the New Year’s Eve show together. Pat Dyas is a show producer with them.
“We do our best to amaze,” Dyas said.
He said it was a very energetic, 17-minute performance.
“It’s contemporary music. It’s beautiful colors, beautiful effects,” Dyas said. “Some new things the City of San Francisco hasn’t seen. Some old things San Francisco hasn’t seen for a long time. So, lot to see tonight.”
Thrive City was another place to celebrate, hosting a family-friendly Kwanzaa and Noon Year’s Eve celebrations filled with music and activities.
“There is some snow,” said San Francisco resident Geo Stasi. “They did a great job, there is a lot of activities for the kids. Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful day in the city. You can’t beat it. It’s a good way to bring in the New Year.” | https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/new-years-eve-fireworks-san-francisco/3409904/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:11Z |
Career Horoscope for January 2024: It’s Time to Make The Right Choices
2024 January Career Horoscope: According to your planetary positions, these are your monthly career predictions based on your zodiac signs.
Aries: This month, your excitement and get-up-and-go attitude will be your biggest strengths. Concentrate on matching your goals with valuable plans. Make sure you have goals that are easy to reach, and check where you want your career to go in the future. If employed, take on leadership positions and manage projects. Start things and show your big ideas; people will like them. For job seekers, be ready to accept unusual chances and be flexible in your search. Use social media to display your talents.
Taurus: This month makes you think beyond your regular job limits. Take chances to learn new things, whether by joining classes, attending seminars or talking with mentors who can guide you. Seek inspiration from diverse sources. If employed, being ready to learn and change can help you get noticed by influential people. Think about how your current job aligns with where you want to be in the future. People looking for work this month are in a good spot. Look for chances outside where you live now.
Gemini: This month, accept change and growth in your work journey. Dig deeper into your work dreams and find powers you didn't know. Keep flexible and ready for change because chances could come out of nowhere. If you are already working, this time might cause significant changes in your current job. Take these changes as a chance to grow and get better. People looking for work should keep trying and be ready to consider unconventional job opportunities. Check out jobs or roles that match your deeper interests.
Cancer: This month, your career path pushes you to accept teamwork and partnerships. For those with jobs, working well with co-workers, looking for shared improvement and making friends will be necessary. Getting along with people can open up fun changes and improvements in your current job. Keep your mind open to different views and thoughts; they could ignite creative answers. For people looking for work, making connections is the key. Use your contacts, join events related to your field, and look for chances to work together.
Leo: This month, focus on hard work and paying close attention to details. Use a planned way of handling work, aiming for speed and neatness. Make goals that can be reached and focus on what needs to be done to be productive. If employed, take on new duties confidently, but be careful not to promise too much. Don't forget, you need to take care of yourself and your big goals to avoid getting too tired. For job seekers, keep your mind open about jobs that might not match your standards; they may lead to surprising ways to develop.
Virgo: Accept your creative flair! Search for methods to add new views to your job. Find tasks where your creative mind can shine. Your ability to focus on details will match your creative thoughts, helping you move ahead. If employed, don't be afraid to share your ideas during meetings or presentations. This is a great time to suggest new plans or ideas to improve your team's work. For those looking for a job, your search becomes more exciting. Show your creativity and problem-solving ability to be seen as a top choice.
Libra: This month, you must balance your work goals with your personal life. If you are already employed, embrace your roots at work. Use this time to make your connections with coworkers and bosses stronger. Think about how your job connects with what you want to achieve in the future. Don't be scared to change things if needed. If seeking, look for jobs that make your heart happy. Connect with people in your community or work friends because these links now can lead to great chances.
Scorpio: January brings a powerful energy to your work. Now is an excellent time to improve your communication skills and make more work friends. Share your ideas in new ways this month. Make sure they are easy to understand. Your skill to convince others can make you stand out and maybe get a better job. Take chances to learn, as they might help you grow later on. People looking for work should concentrate on connecting with their social groups to find hidden job chances. Think about fixing your resume and online pages to show your presentation skills.
Sagittarius: This month, work on strengthening your money situation and developing your abilities. Accept changes that match your values and plans. Learn to wait and keep going in your job dreams; doing small steps over time will give you long-lasting good things. If employed, you'll get more attention and rewards for all your hard work. Be happy with where you are, but don't be scared to share your new ideas. In January, it's a good time for people looking for jobs. During interviews, your self-confidence and positive outlook will draw people to you.
Capricorn: This month, work on boosting yourself and creating your identity. Display your unique abilities and skills. Take careful chances, and don't be scared of leading others. If employed, you're the focus, and soon your work will be recognised. Make friends in your work area because your links now could lead to future improvements. January brings promising prospects for job seekers. Make your resumes and cover letters focus on what you have achieved. Look at different kinds of jobs; doing things in a new way might bring surprising outcomes.
Aquarius: Use this time to look at your job goals again, think about decisions you've made before, and consider where you want to go. Accept being alone to get knowledge that can help your future activities. For people who already have jobs, January might bring a small but profound change in how they work with others at their jobs. You might start thinking more about your targets and what you want in life. But don't make big job decisions suddenly. If you're looking for new jobs, be more careful and thoughtful. Use this time to improve your resume, learn new skills and work on growing personally.
Pisces: This month, you should concentrate on meeting new people and growing your professional group. Accept new thoughts and use your imagination to be unique in what you do. For people who already have jobs, January allows them to stand out at work. Bosses and coworkers will like your big ideas and teamwork. For Pisces looking for a job, this month is good for talking to people and making connections when searching for work. Use internet sites, go to job events, and ask for talks about work.
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Neeraj Dhankher
(Vedic Astrologer, Founder - Astro Zindagi)
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Xi: China supports long-term prosperity, stability of Hong Kong, Macao
(Xinhua) 19:16, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday pledged continuous support for Hong Kong and Macao in securing their long-term prosperity and stability.
In his 2024 New Year message, Xi said China will continue to support the two special administrative regions in harnessing their distinctive strengths and better integrating themselves into China's overall development.
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UAE captain Muhammad Waseem has scaled the heights that no one else has in International cricket. When his team faced Afghanistan on Sunday in Sharjah, Waseem etched his name in the history books as he created a six-hitting world record which has eluded even the likes of Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle.
Ending 2023 in style, Waseem has become the first player ever to hit 100 sixes in International cricket in a calendar year. The 29-year-old needed two sixes to touch the elusive feat and he did so when he hit three in the second T20I against Afghanistan on New Year's Eve. Waseem smoked his 100th six when he deposited Noor Ahmad over the deep-mid wicket on the roof of the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. He smoked another one and ended the year with 101 maximums from 47 matches.
Rohit Sharma, Chris Gayle some ground behind
Notably, Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle stand some ground behind the UAE star in this record. The Indian captain is second on the list with 80 maximums to his name in 2023 from 35 games. He also holds the third spot with 78 sixes in 47 matches in 2019.
However, Chris Gayle is far behind as the Universe boss' best six-tally came in 2012 when he hit 59 sixes from 26 matches.
Most sixes in International cricket in a calendar year
Muhammad Waseem - 101 sixes in 2023
Rohit Sharma - 80 sixes in 2023
Rohit Sharma - 78 sixes in 2019
Rohit Sharma - 74 sixes in 2018
Suryakumar Yadav - 74 sixes in 2022
Talking about the UAE vs AFG 2nd T20I, the former defeated the Ibrahim Zadran-led side by 11 runs in a thrilling contest. Powered by Waseem's 53 and Aryan Lakra's 63, the hosts scored 166 runs batting first. The Afghans kept losing regular wickets in reply. From 63/2, they went down to 99/6 with Mohammad Nabi running out of partners. Nabi gave the visitors a ray of hope with a blistering knock but ended up being caught at backward point on the penultimate delivery with 12 needed off 2 balls. He scored 47 from 27 balls in the 11-run defeat.
With this win, UAE have squared off the T20I series 1-1 with the final game to be played on January 2. | https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/uaes-muhammad-waseem-creates-six-hitting-world-record-that-eluded-even-rohit-sharma-and-chris-gayle-uae-vs-afg-2nd-t20i-sharjah-cricket-stadium-2024-01-01-909769 | 2024-01-01T03:02:13Z |
Musicians from Kazakhstan, U.S. and Serbia to perform at Astana Opera
Soloists - Concertmasters of the Astana Opera orchestra - Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Bagdat Abilkhanov, Aisulu Baikenova (violins), Dennis Krasnokutsky (viola, USA), Maja Rajkovic (piano, Serbia) will take part in the concert. Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Abzal Mukhitdinov will conduct the Astana Opera Chamber Orchestra.
This evening, two brilliant works - Aleksandar S. Vujic's Srpsko Kolo for two violins and orchestra and Maurizio Bignone's The Legend of Zelda for viola, two violins, piano and chamber orchestra will be performed for the first time in Kazakhstan.
"In this concert, we will perform classical works that have been popular among listeners for several centuries, as well as new creations by marvelous contemporary authors. A.S. Vujic's Srpsko Kolo is a virtuoso, fiery dance, based on Serbian folk melodies. The parts of two violins and chamber orchestra constantly echo each other, as if competing among themselves, intercepting musical themes from each other. An interesting, incredibly beautiful work The Legend of Zelda was written by the composer M. Bignone especially for our cast of musicians. We performed these pieces for the first time last year on tour in Belgrade, this time the chamber orchestra part will also be added to our instrumental ensemble. We are pleased to invite the residents and guests of the capital to enjoy wonderful music," Aisulu Baikenova noted.
The rich program also features national and foreign classical masterpieces. A musician from the USA, Professor Dennis Krasnokutsky will perform Viola Concerto by outstanding Kazakh composer T. Kazhgaliyev. W.A. Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, soloist - renowned Serbian pianist Maja Rajkovic, and S. Barber's Adagio for Strings will be presented to the audience.
The concert will begin at 17:00. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/musicians-from-kazakhstan-u-s-and-serbia-to-perform-at-astana-opera_a3498878/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:12Z |
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Xi: China will surely be reunified
(Xinhua) 19:17, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose and share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Xi made the remarks in his 2024 New Year message.
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David Warner retires from ODI cricket but keeps himself available for 2025 Champions Trophy
David Warner has said that he is retiring from ODI cricket along with Tests but will be available for the 2025 Champions Trophy if he is needed.
Australia's David Warner has announced his retirement from ODI cricket. The 37-year-old had previously stated that he would be ending his Test career after Australia's upcoming Test against Pakistan in Sydney but Warner has now said that he will be hanging up his boots in ODI cricket as well. However, the opener has said that he will keep himself available for selection in the Champions Trophy in 2025.
Warner has said that winning the World Cup in India this year was a massive achievement and this was something he had thought about earlier as well. "I'm definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well," he told reporters at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday. "That was something that I had said through the World Cup, get through that, and winning it in India, I think that's a massive achievement."
"So I'll make that decision today, to retire from those forms, which does allow me to go and play some other leagues around the world and sort of get the one-day team moving forward a little bit. I know there's a Champions Trophy coming up. If I'm playing decent cricket in two years' time and I'm around and they need someone, I'm going to be available."
If Warner doesn't make a return in the Champions Trophy, he retires 6932 runs at an average of 45.30 with 22 centuries. He is Australia's sixth-highest run scorer in the format and is only second to former captain Ricky Ponting's tally of 29 centuries in the list for most tons for a player from the country in ODIs. Ponting had also played 205 more ODI innings than Warner.
Warner is also a two-time World Cup winner, having won the title in 2015 at home and then in 2023 in India. He was Australia's second-highest run scorer in 2015 with 345 runs in eight innings with one century at an average of 49.28 and strike rate of 120.20. In 2023, he was the highest run scorer for Australia with 535 runs in 11 matches at 48.63 and strike rate of 108.29. He had scored two centuries and as many half-centuries in the tournament. Barring a surprise return in the Champions Trophy, the 2023 World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad was his last match for Australia in ODIs.
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N.K. leader to travel to Vietnam by train: report
21:36, 20 February 2019
SEOUL. KAZINFORM North Korea leader Kim Jong-un is expected to travel to Vietnam by train for his second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, slated for next week, a news report said Wednesday, Yonhap reports.
Kim is expected to leave Pyongyang later this week for his planned arrival in the Southeast Asian nation on Monday, as it could take him at least two and a half days to travel through China, Reuters reported, citing sources with direct knowledge of security and logistics planning.
Trump and Kim are set to hold their second summit from Feb. 27-28.
"Kim's train will stop at the Vietnamese border station of Dong Dang, where he will disembark and drive 170 kilometers to Hanoi by car," the report said.
The report also said the "preferred location" for the summit is Vietnam's government guesthouse in central Hanoi, while noting that the plans were subject to changes. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/n-k-leader-to-travel-to-vietnam-by-train-report_a3500360/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:17Z |
New Year 2024: As the clock ticked 12 midnight, chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ echoed Ayodhya's famous Lata Mangeshkar Chowk on Sunday to welcome the new year 2024. Scores of local residents began streaming in by 11 pm on Sunday night at the iconic roundabout to click selfies and photos.
As soon as the clock struck 12 am, group of people came together in wishing and cheering “Happy New Year”, followed by “Jai Shri Ram”.
Lata Mangeshkar Chowk, which is named after the legendary singer, has become a famous spot for taking selfies in the holy city, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopped by at the roundabout during his roadshow on Saturday.
Rekha Sengupta joined in along with her husband and other family members to ring in the new year.
"Today (December 31) is my birthday and in a short while we will be celebrating New Year. Tomorrow, we also plan to go to Hanumangarhi, Kanak Bhawan and, the newly-built airport," she said at midnight.
Security deployed
Security personnel were present at prime locations in the city, including at the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk to ensure the smooth transition from the outgoing year to 2024.
Several people, mainly youngsters, were seen taking selfies standing at the periphery of the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk near Naya Ghat.
The city is beaming with enthusiasm over the scheduled consecration ceremony of the Ram temple on January 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
(With PTI inputs)
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Xi: Our ultimate goal is to deliver a better life for people
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- China's ultimate goal is about delivering a better life for the people, Chinese President Xi Jinping remarked while delivering his 2024 New Year message on Sunday.
"Our children should be well taken care of and receive good education. Our young people should have the opportunities to pursue their careers and succeed. And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care," Xi said.
These issues matter to every family, and they are also a top priority of the government. "We must work together to deliver on these issues," Xi said.
"We should foster a warm and harmonious atmosphere in our society, expand the inclusive and dynamic environment for innovation, and create convenient and good living conditions, so that the people can live happy lives, bring out their best, and realize their dreams," he said.
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'...searched too much for things to happen': Allan Donald's damning assessment of IND pacers ahead of 2nd Test vs SA
India's pacers, particularly Shardul Thakur and Prasidh Krishna, were smashed around the park in Centurion by the South Africa batters.
India were hoping to win the first Test against South Africa and go halfway to their goal of winning a Test series for the first time in the country. However, that dream was extinguished by the hosts running away with a an innings victory in Centurion. While India's top batters, with the exception of Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, failed to put the South African bowlers under pressure, the hosts managed to smash the visitors' pacers around the park.
It meant that South Africa made 408 in response to India's first innings score of 245 on a pitch that provided a lot of assistance to the pacers at almost four runs an over. Proteas fast bowling great Allan Donald said that while South Africa got the better of the conditions, they were also rewarded for being far more patient than India.
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“I know South Africa probably got the better of the conditions, no questions about that. They pitched the ball in a 5 and 5.5 meter area and gave it a chance to do something off the deck," Donald told PTI. “But what they did better than India…they were more patient in that area and even they used the short ball a little bit more in the second innings.”
The 57-year-old, who took 330 wickets in just 72 Tests, feels Indians were waiting for things to happen. “For India, there was one debutant (Prasidh Krishna). I thought (Jasprit) Bumrah, but Indian bowlers searched too much for things to happen. They quickly reverted to shorter balls and then lost their length a bit on the shorter side and then got opened up on either side – square leg, off side and SA batters capitalized," he said.
Cape Town will be hard work
The second Test will be played in Cape Town starting from January 3 and Donald feels it will take a lot more energy from both sides to perform well there. “You need to be more creative in Cape Town as wickets are a lot more flatter and partnerships will stretch and that's traditionally as someone who knows it will be tougher Tests,” he added.
Donald says if India envisage any chance of restoring parity, they need to use the new ball judiciously. “The massive emphasis is on the new ball because traditionally if there's a South westerly wind blowing across Newlands, then you know that is going to dry the pitch up. But not in any way or form I think the pitch will turn," he said.
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After lithium-ion batteries burned in a large cargo ship's hold for a number of days, the U.S. Coast Guard said late Saturday that the fire was out and directed the ship to anchor near Dutch Harbor, Alaska.
The 19 crew members of the ship, Genius Star XI, were uninjured and technicians from the Salvage and Marine Firefighting team remain onboard to ensure the fire doesn't return, according to a Coast Guard press release.
“This protected anchorage ... will allow the vessel to remain stable, minimizing risk of any re-flash of the fire as we continue our response," Capt. Chris Culpepper said in the press release, which said an investigation into the fire's origins will begin once response efforts wrap up.
Genius Star XI was shipping lithium-ion batteries from Vietnam to San Diego. The crew alerted the Coast Guard early Thursday morning to the fire, after pumping carbon dioxide into hold No. 1 — where the blaze began — and sealing it, fearing an explosion.
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The Coast Guard diverted the 410-foot (125-meter) cargo ship to Dutch Harbor, one of the nation’s busiest fishing ports located in Unalaska, an Aleutian Islands community about 800 miles (1,287 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage.
Arriving Friday, Genius Star XI was kept 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from shore to mitigate the risks of toxic gases produced by the fire to the community and environment while responders worked to extinguish the flames, Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Mike Salerno said in an email to The Associated Press.
There have been no oil leaks associated with the fire, according to the ship's owners, Wisdom Marine Group. | https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/fire-on-cargo-ship-with-lithium-ion-batteries-off-of-alaska-port-is-put-out/3409958/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:23Z |
N. Korean leader in Hanoi for talks with Trump
A bulletproof Mercedes S600 Pullman Guard carrying Kim arrived at the five-star Melia hotel in downtown Hanoi after a two-hour, 170-kilometer road trip from a train station near Vietnam's border with China. Kim reached the station earlier following a 66-hour, 4,500km train journey from Pyongyang.
Kim is scheduled to meet with Trump on Wednesday and Thursday for the first time in eight months.
Security has been tightened to a maximum level around the hotel, with police and armored guards deployed close to it and a number of TV camera crews staked out.
The two leaders are scheduled to begin the summit with a one-on-one meeting and a social dinner, to be joined by their top aides, in Hanoi on Wednesday night. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is already in Hanoi.
The initial meeting is expected to set the tone for this week's event, another watershed not only in their personal chemistry but also in the nascent peace process.
Kim and Trump will have follow-up talks the next day in a bid to flesh out the details of their June 12 accord in Singapore, in which they agreed to work together for "complete denuclearization," transformation of Pyongyang-Washington relations and a peace regime.One summit focus will be whether they can produce a joint declaration calling for concrete steps toward denuclearization by North Korea and corresponding U.S. measures that satisfy Pyongyang.
The North's main Yongbyon nuclear complex is seen as a major card the North Korean leader could play in return for such incentives as the proclamation of a formal end to the 1950-53 Korean War and the continued suspension of major combined military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea.
Washington's priority is to freeze the North's weapons of mass destruction program and delivery means, according to U.S. officials. They also hope for verifiable dismantlement of the Yongbyon facilities and a clear denuclearization road map.
Posting liaison officers in each other's capital is also being considered. As he did in Singapore, Trump, a former businessman, is likely to dangle the carrot of a bright future for the impoverished nation if it ceases its nuclear weapons and missile programs.
Kim is expected to call on the U.S. to lower its guard and relax sanctions on Pyongyang.
The format in which they could announce their agreement, if they reach one, is also grabbing attention. Observers do not rule out the possibility of a joint press conference, a routine post-summit ceremony for Trump and other foreign leaders.
Read more | https://en.inform.kz/amp/n-korean-leader-in-hanoi-for-talks-with-trump_a3502045/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:23Z |
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(Xinhua) 19:18, December 31, 2023
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- China will work with the international community to build a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.
Conflicts are still raging in some parts of the world, he said, adding that Chinese are keenly aware of what peace means.
"We will work closely with the international community for the common good of humanity, build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make the world a better place for all," he said.
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'There's certainly something not right...': Prasad's stern 'Australia' remark in reply to 'India are new chokers' query
India remain trophy-less in ICC events since 2013 when they had claimed the Champions Trophy in England under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
India created two considerable opportunities in 2023 to end their decade-long drought of an ICC trophy. They reached the final of the World Test Championship for the second time in a row and then won 10 games consecutively to make the summit clash in the ODI World Cup at home, but on both occasions, they were undone by Pat Cummins-led Australia as the unwanted streak continued. India thus remain trophy-less in ICC events since 2013 when they had claimed the Champions Trophy in England under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
During a Q&A on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday, a social media user asked former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad if, based on their long-standing winless streak in ICC events, Team India has emerged to become the new chokers in world cricket.
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"Sir Do You also Think That Team India Has become New CHOKERS of World Cricket? As we have Just Lost 10th Consecutive ICC Knockout in last 10 Years #AskVenky," asked the user.
Venkatesh gave the netizen a stern reminder of India's recent two Test series win in Australia - in 2018/19 and 2020/21, adding that the second win, in the absence of most of their regulars was probably one of their “greatest” achievements. However, he did accept that something has not been right about India's array of big losses in ICC events in the last 11 years.
"Chokers not, we have won 2 Test series against Australia in Australia, the last one in 2020-21 after 36 all out, I consider as one of India’s greatest especially with more than half first choice players missing. But there is certainly something not right about not winning any major tournament in 11 years," he added.
India will once again have their opportunity to end the streak next year as they gear up for the ICC T20 World Cup in June, slated to be hosted in the USA and West Indies. In preparation for the event, India beat Australia 4-1 at home before being held by South Africa 1-1 in a three-match contest. India will have their final preparatory series in January at home against Afghanistan. The team will play three matches in the contest.
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National cinema support centre to be established in Kazakhstan
"Signing the Law "On Cinematography" became a historical event for all Kazakhstanis and the entire national film community. We all know what a great social and ideological effect cinematography has in development of a society and forming public consciousness," said the Minister.
The law stipulates a new model of financing film projects by the government and their further promotion.
"For this purpose we are planning to establish a governmental national cinematography support center. The centre will focus on distribution of funds for film production as well as on promotion of films at the domestic and international markets," he added.
He added that in the past 5 years, the share of national films released increased more than twofold - from 6% to 14% (from 1.6% to 14% in 2009-2019). | https://en.inform.kz/amp/national-cinema-support-centre-to-be-established-in-kazakhstan_a3499897/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:29Z |
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Full text of President Xi Jinping's 2024 New Year message
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year message via China Media Group and the Internet Sunday evening in Beijing to ring in 2024. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- On New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2024 New Year message via China Media Group and the Internet. The following is the full text of the message:
Greetings to you all! As energy rises after the Winter Solstice, we are about to bid farewell to the old year and usher in the new. From Beijing, I extend my best New Year wishes to each and every one of you!
In 2023, we have continued to forge ahead with resolve and tenacity. We have gone through the test of winds and rains, have seen beautiful scenes unfolding on the way, and have made plenty real achievements. We will remember this year as one of hard work and perseverance. Going forward, we have full confidence in the future.
This year, we have marched forward with solid steps. We achieved a smooth transition in our COVID-19 response efforts. The Chinese economy has sustained the momentum of recovery. Steady progress has been made in pursuing high-quality development. Our modernized industrial system has been further upgraded. A number of advanced, smart and green industries are rapidly emerging as new pillars of the economy. We have secured a bumper harvest for the 20th year in a row. Waters have become clearer and mountains greener. New advances have been made in pursuing rural revitalization. New progress has been made in fully revitalizing northeast China. The Xiong'an New Area is growing fast, the Yangtze River Economic Belt is full of vitality, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is embracing new development opportunities. Having weathered the storm, the Chinese economy is more resilient and dynamic than before.
This year, we have marched forward with robust steps. Thanks to years of dedicated efforts, China's innovation-driven development is full of energy. The C919 large passenger airliner entered commercial service. The Chinese-built large cruise ship completed its trial voyage. The Shenzhou spaceships are continuing their missions in space. The deep-sea manned submersible Fendouzhe reached the deepest ocean trench. Products designed and made in China, especially trendy brands, are highly popular with consumers. The latest models of Chinese-made mobile phones are an instant market success. New energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products are a new testimony to China's manufacturing prowess. Everywhere across our country, new heights are being scaled with dogged determination, and new creations and innovations are emerging every day.
This year, we have marched forward in high spirits. The Chengdu FISU World University Games and the Hangzhou Asian Games presented spectacular sports scenes, and Chinese athletes excelled in their competitions. Tourist destinations are full of visitors on holidays, and the film market is booming. The "village super league" football games and "village spring festival gala" are immensely popular. More people are embracing low-carbon lifestyles. All these exhilarating activities have made our lives richer and more colorful, and they mark the return of bustling life across the country. They embody people's pursuit of a beautiful life, and present a vibrant and flourishing China to the world.
This year, we have marched forward with great confidence. China is a great country with a great civilization. Across this vast expanse of land, wisps of smoke in deserts of the north and drizzles in the south invoke our fond memory of many millennium-old stories. The mighty Yellow River and Yangtze River never fail to inspire us. Discoveries at the archeological sites of Liangzhu and Erlitou tell us much about the dawn of Chinese civilization. The ancient Chinese characters inscribed on oracle bones of the Yin Ruins, the cultural treasures of the Sanxingdui Site, and the collections of the National Archives of Publications and Culture bear witness to the evolution of Chinese culture. All this stands as testament to the time-honored history of China and its splendid civilization. And all this is the source from which our confidence and strength are derived.
While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country. We held the China-Central Asia Summit and the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and hosted leaders from across the world at many diplomatic events held in China. I also paid visits to a number of countries, attended international conferences, and met many friends, both old and new. I shared China's vision and enhanced common understandings with them. No matter how the global landscape may evolve, peace and development remain the underlying trend, and only cooperation for mutual benefit can deliver.
Along the way, we are bound to encounter headwinds. Some enterprises had a tough time. Some people had difficulty finding jobs and meeting basic needs. Some places were hit by floods, typhoons, earthquakes or other natural disasters. All these remain at the forefront of my mind. When I see people rising to the occasion, reaching out to each other in adversity, meeting challenges head-on and overcoming difficulties, I am deeply moved. All of you, from farmers in the fields to workers on factory floors, from entrepreneurs blazing the trail to service members guarding our country -- indeed, people from all walks of life -- have done your very best. Each and every ordinary Chinese has made an extraordinary contribution! You, the people, are the ones we look to when we fight to prevail over all difficulties or challenges.
Next year will mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. We will steadfastly advance Chinese modernization, fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, speed up building the new development paradigm, promote high-quality development, and both pursue development and safeguard security. We will continue to act on the principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, promoting stability through progress, and establishing the new before abolishing the old. We will consolidate and strengthen the momentum of economic recovery, and work to achieve steady and long-term economic development. We will deepen reform and opening up across the board, further enhance people's confidence in development, promote vibrant development of the economy, and redouble efforts to boost education, advance science and technology and cultivate talents. We will continue to support Hong Kong and Macao in harnessing their distinctive strengths, better integrating themselves into China's overall development, and securing long-term prosperity and stability. China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose and share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Our goal is both inspiring and simple. Ultimately, it is about delivering a better life for the people. Our children should be well taken care of and receive good education. Our young people should have the opportunities to pursue their careers and succeed. And our elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care. These issues matter to every family, and they are also a top priority of the government. We must work together to deliver on these issues. Today, in our fast-paced society, people are all busy and face a lot of pressure in work and life. We should foster a warm and harmonious atmosphere in our society, expand the inclusive and dynamic environment for innovation, and create convenient and good living conditions, so that the people can live happy lives, bring out their best, and realize their dreams.
As I speak to you, conflicts are still raging in some parts of the world. We Chinese are keenly aware of what peace means. We will work closely with the international community for the common good of humanity, build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make the world a better place for all.
Right at this moment, when the lights in millions of homes light up the evening sky, let us all wish our great country prosperity, and let us all wish the world peace and tranquility! I wish you happiness in all the four seasons and success and good health in the year ahead!
Thank you!
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Dunki box office day 11: Shah Rukh Khan film sees a jump on last day of 2023, earns ₹12 crore
Dunki box office day 11: The film starring Shah Rukh Khan, collected ₹188.22 crore so far. It's helmed by Rajkumar Hirani.
Dunki box office day 11: Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki has shown improvement at the box office. On its 11th day since release, the film earned ₹12 crore as per early estimates of sacnilk.com. The film is helmed by Rajkumar Hirani. Also read: Dunki worldwide box office day 10
Dunki box office report day 11
The film entered its second weekend and marked a dip as it minted single digits initially. On Thursday, its 8th day, the film earned ₹8.21 crore. It fell further to ₹7 crore on the 9th day. From the 10th day onwards, it started bringing more people to the theatre amid the New Year weekend and recorded a business of ₹9 crore on its second Saturday.
Currently, the total earning of the film stands at ₹188.22 crore, reported the portal. On Sunday, the film had an overall occupancy of 38.49 percent for its shows. Keeping the festive season in mind, the film is likely to do well on Monday as well.
Dunki's worldwide business
On the other hand, the Rajkumar Hirani film has maintained a strong grip at the global box office so far. As per the last update, the film crossed ₹361 crore mark worldwide.
Recently, the official handle of Red Chillies Entertainment shared a poster with the new numbers on their official X account. Their post read, "Celebrating your unmatched love. 361.30 crore worldwide GBOC." “Yeh kahani Hardy ne shuru ki thi... lekin isey dher sara pyaar aapne diya hai (This story was started by Hardy, but it is you who has showered so much love on it). Thank you for being a part of this heartwarming journey,” it also read.
More about the film
Dunki is a comedy-drama based on an illegal immigration technique ‘donkey flight’, used by many Indians for a better life abroad. Besides Shah Rukh, the film also starred Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar and Anil Grover. It marks Shah Rukh's third and last release of 2023, following back-to-back action blockbusters--Pathaan and Jawan.
The film was released on December 21. It is facing tough competition from Prabhas' Salaar, which was released on December 22, a day after Dunki.
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After 45 years, closer China-U.S. ties still depend on people
This photo taken on Nov. 11, 2023 shows the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset in San Francisco, the United States. (Xinhua/Li Rui)
There are numerous reasons to make the China-U.S. relationship work. Ordinary people on both sides want this. The world also wants this.
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- As the world counts down to a new year, the China-U.S. diplomatic relationship is set to welcome its 45th anniversary.
Back in November, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, held a historic meeting in San Francisco. Many, not just Chinese and Americans, are now hoping that the summit is a new starting point for bilateral relations.
"It is the convergence of many streams of goodwill and friendship that has created a strong current surging across the vast Pacific Ocean; it is the reaching out to each other by our peoples that has time and again brought China-U.S. relations from a low ebb back onto the right track," Xi said at the welcome dinner during his visit to California in November for the China-U.S. summit meeting and the 30th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting.
FROM BUDDING TO BLOOMING
Fifty-two years ago, a tiny ping-pong ball played a vital part in the budding rapprochement between China and America after more than two decades of estrangement.
The real breakthrough in ties came with a public encounter between a pair of ping-pong players during the 1971 World Table Tennis Championships in Japan. Footage caught their friendly exchange, and the unexpected goodwill between the American and Chinese teams soon became the talk of the tournament and preluded a milestone visit leading to the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations.
Participants from China and the United States take selfies during an event to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy in Fremont, California, the United States, Dec. 15, 2023. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)
"That seemingly small gesture had a huge symbolic significance," Gene Sykes, chairman of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, told Xinhua, adding, "The impact of this event went far beyond the realm of sports. It was the opening for a wide range of collaborations which spanned the scientific, cultural, artistic and educational domains."
Today, this chapter in China-U.S. relations, known as "Ping-Pong Diplomacy," still resonates over half a century later. The goodwill, which thawed relations between the two countries, dispelled the specter of the Cold War and brought the two countries together, serving as a vivid example of cooperation trumping estrangement.
"History has demonstrated that building bridges is a much better strategy than building walls or digging moats" between the United States and China, said Tom Watkins, a former advisor to the Michigan-China Innovation Center.
"I still remember what 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy' was like between the United States and China in the early 1970s and I think we should try it again," said Stephen Mull, former U.S. acting undersecretary of state for political affairs.
STORYTELLERS, BRIDGE BUILDERS
Friendship between people holds the key to sound relations between states, and people from both sides as storytellers and bridge builders can play their part.
People visit a lantern display celebrating the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., the United States, Jan. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Ting Shen)
Their bond has laid the groundwork for bilateral ties, helped navigate the relationship through choppy waters, and will continue to work wonders in the years to come.
Despite the tumultuous years in their relations, the Chinese and American peoples at the grassroots level are telling their own stories about each other and emphasize how critical it is to deepen their exchanges, no matter from the business, academic or cultural communities.
U.S. opinion polls have shown that the younger generation has a different attitude towards China compared to the older generation, said Warwick Powell, adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology.
"The youths experienced the benefits of exchanges with people from all walks of life and understand that there is no reason why people from different parts of the world cannot find common ground and achieve things together in the interests of everybody," he said.
Brooke Leonard, a 32-year-old ping-pong aficionado from Los Angeles, said he has gained so much fun from learning, playing and appreciating the sport. Besides making friends with many Chinese through this sport, he is now recommending it to his American friends and family.
In southwest China's megacity Chongqing, a museum dedicated to the Flying Tigers stands to tell a touching tale of Americans and Chinese fighting side by side during wartime and of how grateful the Chinese people are for their bravery and sacrifice.
In November, an over 30-member delegation of the Flying Tigers veterans and their descendants visited Kunming, the starting point of "the Hump," a vital airlift route over the Himalayas and the primary way the Allies supplied China between 1942 and 1945 in World War II.
Today, memorials, exhibitions and events to honor that chapter in history epitomize the deep friendship between the two peoples that withstood the test of blood and fire. And more than 1,000 Flying Tigers veterans and their families have been invited to visit China.
Flying Tigers veteran Harry Moyer (L, front) visits Stilwell Museum in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Nov. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)
Americans, for their part, always remember the Chinese who risked their lives to save American pilots. Offspring of those American pilots often visit the Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall in east China's Zhejiang Province to pay tribute to the Chinese for their heroic efforts.
From U.S. entrepreneurs visiting China, to "Bond with Kuliang: 2023 China-U.S. People-to-People Friendship Forum," and from the delegation of U.S. Flying Tigers visiting China, to the fifth China-U.S. Sister Cities Conference, the Chinese and American peoples have demonstrated good will and a firm friendship, injecting impetus into bilateral ties and cooperation.
These heartening stories can help improve the ailing China-U.S. relationship. That is probably the best way to carry on the legacy in the new era.
"THE TIME IS ALWAYS RIGHT TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT"
Martin Luther King, a leading figure of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s, once said, "The time is always right to do what is right."
The whole world is watching the two major countries, hoping they will continue the positive momentum in their relations from the San Francisco summit and engage in more "maintenance work" regarding their relationship.
There are numerous reasons to make the China-U.S. relationship work. Ordinary people on both sides want this. The world also wants this.
"As a planet, we are facing multiple challenges -- the need to nourish the hungry, manage climate change, sustain economic growth and job creation, and maintain global stability. We hope there will be a positive reset and improved relations between the two major countries," said Grant Kimberley, a sixth-generation soybean farmer and marketing director of the Iowa Soybean Association.
The future depends on joint efforts from both peoples, particularly from the younger generation. For China-U.S. relations, the hope lies in the people, the foundation rests on the people, and the future lies with the youth.
To increase bilateral exchanges, particularly between the youth, China has announced a plan to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years. Meanwhile, a growing number of young Americans have joined the Flying Tigers Friendship Schools and Youth Leadership Program, launched by the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation in 2022.
These tangible efforts, step by step, have helped nurture the seeds of friendship, mutual understanding, and cooperation on both sides.
"The more exchanges, whether they're educational, sports or music, or any kind of exchange between our two countries ... if we can learn to do that, I think we can break down barriers and open up communication that is just phenomenal," said Connie Sweeris, the American table tennis champion who took part in the ice-breaking trip to China in 1971.
"We have been partners in war, now let us always be partners in peace," said Mel McMullen, a Flying Tigers veteran.
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Jamie Dornan reveals how a stalker turned up at his house post Fifty Shades of Grey success
Jamie Dornan opened up about a particularly scary experience involving a stalker that impacted his family after the success of Fifty Shades of Grey films.
Jamie Dornan shot to worldwide fame for his role in the Fifty Shades of Grey franchise, where he played Christian Grey. In a new interview with The Independent, the actor recalled that taking on that role did have consequences. The Irish actor revealed that after those films released he found himself at the centre of fan attention, and had a 'scary' experience involving a stalker who turned up at his place while his kids were present. (Also read: Jamie Dornan reveals ‘his lips absolutely blew up’ after he kissed a horse despite being allergic)
Jamie opened up about the scary experience
Speaking with The Independent, Jamie Dornan recalled the incident and said: “I’m pretty good at just blocking any of the noise associated with whatever fandom is – not letting it affect me, or more importantly my family... I’ve been involved in situations where it’s impacted my family. I had a situation... a stalker-type situation before Covid. That was f***ing scary. Someone turned up at my house when my kids were there. It was not something... The more I can block that out, the better it is for me and the family.” Jamie shares three daughters with his wife Amelia Warner.
'There’s never going to be anything like Fifty Shades again'
In the same interview the actor opened up about the intense public scrutiny that arrives when he takes on such high-profile projects. “There’s never going to be anything like Fifty Shades again. It felt very much like its own thing, particularly because it focused in and around sex. But there are obviously other jobs that bring insane scrutiny, like superhero stuff, or f***ing James Bond – any of that stuff. I’ve done pretty well to avoid that sort of s*** so far," he added.
Jamie Dornan was last seen in the Netflix thriller Heart of Stone, starring Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt. The August release also marked the Hollywood debut of actor Alia Bhatt. He will be next seen in season 1 of The Tourist, which arrives on Netflix on February 1, 2024. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/jamie-dornan-reveals-how-a-stalker-turned-up-at-his-house-post-fifty-shades-of-grey-success-101704022769505.html | 2024-01-01T03:02:41Z |
National Council for Children's Rights Protection under Nur Otan Party established
Opening the Council meeting, Maulen Ashimbayev, First Deputy Chairman of the Nur Otan Party, underlined that it is important to tackle a number of outstanding issues concerning the protection of children's rights through joint efforts of the party, government bodies and civil society.
"At the instruction of the Head of State, we are creating the Council for Protection of Children's Rights under our party. It is very important to work together with civil society institutions, NGOs, civic organizations. I am confident that together we will manage to do this work and contribute to the cause of protecting the rights of children. (...) Our party will work proactively to resolve these problems," the Chairman of the Council emphasized.
Dinara Zakiyeva, Deputy Chairperson of the Council, the founder of Protecting the Rights of Children Non-Governmental Foundation, said: "I would like to immediately highlight that the Council is a working organization that will carry out its activities under the offices of the Nur Otan Party in each region and will work every day on the tasks and results set - the well-being and safety of each child."
The members of the new consultative and advisory body include deputies of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, representatives of government bodies and non-governmental organizations, profile experts, and social activists.
During the first session of the Council, proposals were made by Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Taiburyl Civic Association Murat Abenov, Head of Child Should Live in a Family Social Movement Sholpan Baibolova, Vice President of Best for Kids Civic Foundation Emin Askerov, and UNICEF Children's Rights Protection Program Coordinator Tatyana Aderkhina, and blogger Zhanna Akhmetova.
At the end of the meeting, the First Deputy Chairman of the Nur Otan Party, Maulen Ashimbayev, called on all interested parties to join in the work. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/national-council-for-children-s-rights-protection-under-nur-otan-party-established_a3496098/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:43Z |
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Overjoyed Taylor Swift spotted cheering on Travis Kelce during game with Bengals on New Year’s Eve in Kansas City
Taylor Swift was all smiles, and was seen and snapped waving and cheering from her VIP suite at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
An overjoyed Taylor Swift was spotted watching Travis Kelce and his team take on the Cincinnati Bengals on New Year’s Eve. The singer was all smiles, and was seen and snapped waving and cheering from her VIP suite at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Taylor was spotted arriving to watch the game, donning a Chiefs jacket – and it matched what Travis wore when he was seen separately. Her look was made better with her red lipstick and cat-eye eyeliner.
Previously, a source told the Daily Mail that Taylor and her family gathered together at Travis’ lavish Kansas City home during the Christmas holiday. His father was also present, it was said. “Seeing their families together on such a special holiday was the best gift ever for Taylor,” the insider said. “She’s never had this happen before and it made the holiday the most meaningful one for her.”
Travis and Taylor have reportedly been dating since July this year. A source even told Page Six they might get engaged soon, after Travis asked Taylor’s father, Scott Swift, if he could marry her.
“Scott has been asked for his blessing and has wholeheartedly given it, and Travis has been talking to friends about a ring,” the insider said. They added that Travis’ personality is the best match for Taylor. “Taylor finally has a partner willing and game,” the source said. “He’s like, ‘I’ll stand by the side of the stage and wait for you to jump in my arms — I’ll do that!'”
In December, Taylor finally spoke about her romance with Travis. She praised the player for“adorably” putting her “on blast” in July when he tried to give her his phone number at a Missouri Eras Tor stop. She also said she thought Travis’ New Heights podcast callout was “metal as hell.”
“We started hanging out right after that. So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other,” Taylor recalled. She also confirmed that they “were a couple” by the time she attended her first Kansas City Chiefs game in September. “I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game?” she added. “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.”
“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care. The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other,” she added. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/overjoyed-taylor-swift-spotted-cheering-on-travis-kelce-during-game-with-bengals-on-new-year-s-eve-in-kansas-city-101704073490227.html | 2024-01-01T03:02:47Z |
Macao SAR chief executive election law amendments to take effect on New Year's Day 2024
MACAO, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- The amendments to the Chief Executive Election Law of China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) is to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024, the Macao SAR government said on Sunday.
Nominees for the election of the Macao SAR chief executive and candidates for electing members of the chief executive electoral committee must meet the qualifications of upholding the Macao SAR Basic Law and pledging allegiance to the Macao SAR, according to the amendments.
In addition, they must not be members of foreign parliaments or governments. The qualifications of the nominees and candidates are subject to examination by the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Macao SAR.
Applications of nominees and candidates who are deemed having not upheld the Macao SAR Basic Law or pledged allegiance to the Macao SAR in the current year or the previous five years will not be accepted, according to the amendments.
The amendments also stepped up containment of irregularities in the election process. Incitement to not voting or casting null or void ballots constitutes a crime.
The amended election law is also applicable in areas outside the Macao SAR for certain crimes, including affecting the election process by means of coercion or intimidation, incitement to not voting or casting null or void ballots, and bribery.
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Nationwide strike grounds all flights in Belgium for 24 hours
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BRUSSELS. KAZINFORM All flights to and from Belgium were canceled for 24 hours on Wednesday due to a nationwide strike called by the country's three main trade unions to demand increased wages.
The agency in charge of Belgian air traffic, Skeyes, said it was forced to ground all commercial flights from Tuesday at 10pm until the same time on Wednesday night, EFE reported. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/nationwide-strike-grounds-all-flights-in-belgium-for-24-hours_a3497762/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:50Z |
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January 2024 upcoming web series: Indian Police Force, Killer Soup, Karmma Calling, Gyeongseong Creature and more
Fans are awaiting many interesting web series in January. Check our list of the ten web series to watch this month.
In January 2024, several web series, including Indian Police Force, Killer Soup, and Karmma Calling, will release across several OTT platforms. Fans are awaiting shows such as Gyeongseong Creature second part and Fool Me Once, among others. As the list continues, we bring you an interesting lineup of web series that you can look forward to in January. (Also Read | Indian Police Force teaser: Rohit Shetty promises blasts and action as Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty turn cops. Watch)
Check the full list here:
1) Indian Police Force:
The upcoming web series has been directed by Rohit Shetty and Sushwanth Prakash. The seven-episode action-packed series revolves around Indian police officers. It stars Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi in the lead roles. Shweta Tiwari, Nikitin Dheer, Rituraj Singh, Mukesh Rishi and Lalit Parimoo will also be seen in pivotal roles in Indian Police Force. The series will be out on Prime Video on January 19.
2) Killer Soup
The crime series will release on Netflix on January 11. Killer Soup stars Manoj Bajpayee, and Konkona Sensharma in the lead roles. Directed and co-written by Abhishek Chaubey and produced by Honey Trehan and Chetana Kowshik, the Netflix series also features Nasser, Sayaji Shinde and Lal. Swathi Shetty, an aspiring yet talentless home chef, cooks up a bizarre plan to replace her husband, Prabhakar, with her lover, Umesh. But when local inspector and amateur villains stir the pot, things don't go as planned and a recipe for chaos ensues.
3) Karmma Calling
It is the Indian adaptation of the ABC series Revenge. In the series, Raveena Tandon plays the role of Indrani Kothari, the reigning queen of society in Alibaug, a rich world of glitz, glamour, deceit and betrayal. Ruchi Narain has directed it. Karmma Calling will stream from January 26, 2024, on Disney+ Hotstar.
4) The Legend of Hanuman 3
The third season will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from January 12. Actor Sharad Kelkar has lent his voice to Ravan's character. The Legend of Hanuman tells the ageless Ramayana stories while following the narrative of Hanuman. The Legend of Hanuman season 3 has been produced by Graphic India and created by Sharad Devarajan, Jeevan J Kang, and Charuvi Agrawal.
5) Fool Me Once
It is an upcoming eight-part television series made for Netflix by Quay Street Productions. It is adapted from the 2016 Harlan Coben novel of the same name by Danny Brocklehurst. Michelle Keegan, Richard Armitage, Adeel Akhtar, Emmett J Scanlan and Joanna Lumley will star in the series.
6) Gyeongseong Creature
The first season was divided into two parts. While Part 1 was released on December 22, 2023, with seven episodes, Part 2, with the remaining three episodes will be released on January 5, 2024. The ongoing South Korean web series has been directed by Chung Dong-yoon and Roh Young-sub. The show stars Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee and Soo Hyun. The show was released on Netflix.
7) Boy Swallows Universe
It is an upcoming coming-of-age television limited series for Netflix based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Trent Dalton. Written by John Collee, the story revolves around Eli Bell, a working-class youth who enters Brisbane's underworld to save his mother from danger. The show stars Travis Fimmel, Simon Baker, Phoebe Tonkin and Felix Cameron.
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Israel's job market sees gradual recovery after conflict: report
JERUSALEM, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- A report issued on Sunday by the Israeli Employment Service indicated a gradual recovery in the country's labor market since the conflict with Hamas broke out on Oct. 7.
The report said the number of jobseekers returning to work rose from 15,600 in October to 32,500 in November, and is expected to reach 35,400 in December.
The report stated that the rate of people returning to work in November, out of all jobseekers, was even higher than that recorded in September after the summer layoffs.
It added that personal therapists, sales workers, and clerks were the occupations that recorded the most significant recovery.
The report stated that the latest data provided the first signs of the labor market's recovery from the crisis and showed the resilience of the Israeli economy.
The Israeli job market crisis peaked at the end of October, with 226,500 registered jobseekers, compared to 163,700 in September. The number of new jobseekers has since continued to grow but at a slower pace.
Many new jobseekers registered during the conflict were parents who chose to take care of their children after school and kindergarten shutdown, and employees of temporarily closed workplaces, with many of them being put on unpaid leaves.
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Berlin police make numerous arrests on New Year's Eve
Berlin police say they detained over two hundred people on New Year's Eve in the German capital.
At least 250 people were detained on various charges and around 15 officers were injured, police said.
More than 4,500 police officers from the capital and other states were on duty in Berlin to help keep the order.
In a separate incident, three arrests were made in Cologne in connection with a plot to attack the city's iconic cathedral.
Why were people arrested in Berlin on New Year's Eve?
A police spokeswoman said officers, firefighters and others were repeatedly shot at with pyrotechnics throughout the city.
One of the incidents occurred near Alexanderplatz, where around 500 people threw fireworks at each other. Police then dispersed the group at the landmark Neptune Fountain and checked for fireworks, after which a group of 200 people fired pyrotechnics at police, leading to several arrests.
In Neukölln, a number of arrests were made after people attempted to make molotov cocktails, which police say they confiscated.
On the previous New Year, there were riots and attacks on police officers and rescue workers throughout Germany, with Berlin being a major focal point of the unrest.
Celebrations largely peaceful in Frankfurt, Hamburg
Meanwhile, New Year celebrations went on in Frankfurt in the central state of Hesse largely peacefully, according to police.
However, firecrackers and rockets were shot into crowds, and police made a number of preliminary arrests. Those detained were released after police checked their identity documents.
The fire brigade was not deployed in the city.
In the northern city-state of Hamburg, tens of thousands attended celebrations, including around 8,000 visitors.
A police spokesperson said that there had been no incidents involving larger groups.
A spokesperson for the fire brigade said that a fire was reported in a residential building shortly after midnight. Further details were not provided.
While the fire brigade was deployed in Hamburg, it largely dealt with burning firecracker packaging and other minor fires involving rubbish.
This report was written in part with material from the German Press Agency (DPA).
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Big Ten Football Promo Codes, Predictions, Computer Picks & Best Bets | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 1:44 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
The bowl season slate features eight Big Ten matchups, with LSU (-8.5) against Wisconsin among the best bets against the spread, based on our projections. For more suggestions, including parlay possibilities, see below.
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2 (Stream on Fubo)
Pick: Maryland +4.5 vs. Auburn
- Matchup: Auburn Tigers at Maryland Terrapins
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Maryland by 6.2 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ABC (Stream on Fubo)
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Pick: Penn State -6 vs. Ole Miss
- Matchup: Ole Miss Rebels at Penn State Nittany Lions
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Penn State by 15.7 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 35.5 - Iowa vs. Tennessee
- Matchup: Iowa Hawkeyes at Tennessee Volunteers
- Projected Total: 42.2 points
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ABC (Stream on Fubo)
Over 44.5 - Bowling Green vs. Minnesota
- Matchup: Bowling Green Falcons at Minnesota Golden Gophers
- Projected Total: 48.3 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 26
- TV Channel: ESPN (Stream on Fubo)
Over 45.5 - Alabama vs. Michigan
- Matchup: Alabama Crimson Tide at Michigan Wolverines
- Projected Total: 48.9 points
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
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FRANKLIN, Ind. — A wild police pursuit involving a U-Haul truck ended in a crash and foot chase in Franklin on Saturday afternoon.
Franklin Police said their officers were notified by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) to be on the lookout for a U-Haul that had been used in a robbery of a Target store at Emerson Avenue and Southport Road.
An officer located the truck in a gas station parking lot and stopped the vehicle, but the driver fled.
The pursuit went on to I-65, and Franklin Police said the U-Haul made several U-turns before exiting on to King Street. Investigators said the driver drove the wrong way on several surface streets.
According to a police report, the pursuit went through the back of Northwood Elementary School, where the driver went through a fence and drove through the school’s playground.
The chase then went south on US 31, where the truck hit two cars and ran another off the roadway before hitting several more cars and getting stuck at the Jefferson Street intersection.
Police said the suspect, Troy Bradford Jr., bailed out of the truck, and video shows him unsuccessfully trying to get into another car.
Cell phone video shot by a bystander shows Bradford Jr. then run behind a CVS pharmacy with officers following behind him.
According to a police report, a state trooper deployed their taser while taking Bradford Jr. into custody. Police say he had used a gun in the robbery at Target but investigators say it turned out to be an airsoft pistol.
He was checked out at the hospital and then was booked into the Johnson County Jail on preliminary charges of attempted robbery, leaving the scene of an accident, resisting law enforcement and criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.
Police say Bradford Jr. had used a gun in the robbery at Target but investigators say it turned out to be an airsoft pistol.
Video of the incident has gone viral online and racked up thousands of views.
Franklin Police Chief Kirby Cochran said no officers or citizens were injured in the pursuit.
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Indian Navy recruitment 2023: Last date to apply for 275 Apprentice posts, details here
Eligible candidates can apply for the posts on the official website apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
The Indian Navy will today, January 1, 2024, conclude the application process for engagement of Trade Apprentices at the Naval Dockyard, Vishakhapatnam. Eligible candidates can apply for the vacancies on the official portal for apprenticeship apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
The recruitment drive aims to fill up a total of 275 vacancies for Apprentices in various Trades. The Naval Apprentice recruitment exam 2024-25 is scheduled to be conducted on February 28, 2024. The results are expected to be declared on March 2, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Age limit: No upper age restriction for apprenticeship training as per Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). However candidates must not be below the age of 14 years to qualify for the roles and for hazardous occupations, the minimum age limit is 18 years.
Educational qualification: Candidates must have qualified SSC / Matric / Std X with a minimum percentage of 55% aggregate OR ITI (NCVT/SCVT) with a minimum percentage of 65% aggregate. More details in the notification.
Here’s the official Navy Apprentice notification.
Steps to apply for Navy Trade Apprentice posts
- Visit the official website apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Go to Apprenticeship Opportunities > Search by Establishment Name’ and type “NAVAL DOCKYARD” (Establishment ID: E08152800002) in capital letters
- Now click on the registration link and proceed with the application
- Fill out the form, upload documents, submit and download a copy
- Take a printout for future reference
Selection Process
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Nazarbayev, Lukoil CEO meet in Astana
The sides discussed further development of investment cooperation in oil and gas sector.
The Kazakh President noted positive dynamics and efficiency of partnership relations between KazMunayGas and Lukoil.
"We have been cooperating with Lukoil, one of the largest Russian companies of Russia, for a long-period of time. You are also one of the most important Russian investors in Kazakhstan. Lukoil has invested around $9bn in our economy," said the Head of State.
Nursultan Nazarbayev expressed interest in further strengthening of the investment collaboration with the Russian company.
Vagit Alekperov informed Nursultan Nazarbayev of the plans on joint implementation of Zhenis project, in regards to exploration and extraction of hydrocarbons in the Kazakh section of the Caspian Sea.
The Head of State was also briefed about the course of construction of a lubricants plant in the territory of Kazakhstan.
"The capacity of the plant is expected to make 100,000 tonnes per annum. The plant will specialize in production of almost all types of oil lubricants," stressed Alekperov.
The sides also discussed joint work on search for new hydrocarbon deposits with the application of new technologies as well as participation of the Russian company in 2021-2025 geological exploration programme developed by the Ministry of Energy. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/nazarbayev-lukoil-ceo-meet-in-astana_a3499745/ | 2024-01-01T03:02:57Z |
Fraudsters con people in name of donation for Ram Temple construction; VHP flags concern
This scam has prompted the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) to approach Uttar Pradesh police. The VHP has also issued a warning on social media, asking people not to fall prey to the scam.
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 1 (ANI): Weeks ahead of the grand consecration of Ram Mandir in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, a racket is allegedly defrauding people in the guise of collecting donations to support the construction of the temple.
This scam has prompted the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) to approach Uttar Pradesh police. The VHP has also issued a warning on social media, asking people not to fall prey to the scam.
"Alert..!! Some individuals are attempting fraud by creating fake IDs in the name of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra to deceive people. @HMOIndia @CPDelhi @dgpup @Uppolice should take prompt action against such individuals," VHP's National Spokesperson Vinod Bansal said in a post on X on Sunday.
https://x.com/vinod_bansal/status/1741334321120854430?s=20
"Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Nyas has not authorized anyone to collect funds for this occasion. We have sent the formal complaint to the @dgpup and @Igrangelucknow to take immediate steps in the matter of faith," he added.
The VHP spokesperson also issued a video message, claiming that they had been informed about the racket trying to loot devotees in the name of donations for the temple.
"We have been informed that some people are trying to collect money through social media by creating a fake ID in the name of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra and generating a fake QR code," Bansal said in the video message.
"Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra has not given anyone any right to collect money in any way. And those who are making such efforts want to cheat people in a fraudulent manner, and action should be taken against them. For this, I have immediately informed the Ministry of Home Affairs, DGP Uttar Pradesh, and the Delhi Commissioner of Police and demanded that the strictest action be taken against such people. And people should also be careful. This is a time of celebration, and we are going to give invitations and not accept any donation or gift of any kind," he added.
According to the VHP, a miscreant identified as Abhishek Kumar sought funds for Ayodhya Temple Development on social media.
"He has posted the UPI QR codes in Facebook groups with the line 'Ram Mandir Ayodhya Chanda pradarshan Karen.' On scanning the QR Code, UPI will direct the user to UPI ID '9040914736@Paytm' with the name Manisha Nallabelly," Girish Bhardwaj, a VHP member said in a letter to the Uttar Pradesh DGP and IG.
He further mentioned in the letter that the Shri Ram Janmbhumi Teerth Kshetra Trust has clarified many times that no private person or people are authorized to collect funds for the temple.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra is a trust set that has been given the responsibility of the construction and management of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
"There seems to be a malicious motive to deceive unsuspecting devotees and use social media to collect money illegally. At a time when the entire nation is rejoicing over the Ram Temple inauguration, such preposterous activities should be nipped in the bud. I have attached screenshots for your reference. Please do the needful in this regard," Bhardwaj added in his letter. (ANI) | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/fraudsters-con-people-in-name-of-donation-for-ram-temple-construction-vhp-flags-concern-101704074670646.html | 2024-01-01T03:02:59Z |
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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has laid the foundation stone for the Al-Jawahiri Residential City project in Abu Ghraib, west of Baghdad.
The project is one of the five new cities unveiled as part of the government's strategy to tackle the housing crisis and alleviate congestion in major urban centers.
According to local press reports, the project is being built by the East China Engineering Science and Technology Company and China National Chemical Engineering Company (CNCEC) , along with Iraqi company Shams al-Binaa [part of SAC Group ].
During the ceremony attended by ministers, members of the new cities' implementation team, and representatives from joint Chinese-Iraqi executing companies, Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the government's commitment to addressing the housing crisis.
The government said it has formulated meticulous plans, focusing on constructing integrated residential cities rather than mere complexes, strategically located on the outskirts of Baghdad and other provinces to avoid overcrowded areas.
Al-Sudani stated that the government has initially announced the construction of five residential cities in Baghdad, Babil, Karbala, Nineveh, and Anbar. Subsequently, an additional announcement will reveal plans for 10 new residential cities in other provinces. The ultimate goal is to provide 250,000 to 300,000 housing units, targeting low and middle-income households, with a commitment to maintaining stable housing unit prices.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the Al-Jawahiri New City project includes, for the first time, allocating 25 percent of serviced land through government distribution mechanisms. The total area of the project is 7,121 acres, comprising 30,000 diversified residential units, 10,000 serviced residential plots, universities, commercial centers, around 70 schools, and comprehensive service facilities. The city is designed to be smart, adhering to environmental and modern standards, delivering services through electronic systems.
(Sources: Media Office of the Prime Minister; Trade Arabia)
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Ringing in 2024, Xi stresses advancing Chinese modernization, making world better place for all
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year message via China Media Group and the Internet Sunday evening in Beijing to ring in 2024. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday urged efforts to steadfastly advance Chinese modernization, deliver a better life for the people, and strive to make the world a better place for all in the upcoming 2024.
Delivering his New Year message in his office in central Beijing, Xi summarized 2023 as a year when the country has marched forward with solid and robust steps, in high spirits and with great confidence.
"In 2023, we have continued to forge ahead with resolve and tenacity. We have gone through the test of winds and rains, have seen beautiful scenes unfolding on the way, and have made plenty real achievements. We will remember this year as one of hard work and perseverance. Going forward, we have full confidence in the future," he said in the nationally televised and livestreamed speech.
Xi said that in the past year, some enterprises had a tough time, some people had difficulty finding jobs and meeting basic needs, and some places were hit by floods, typhoons, earthquakes or other natural disasters.
"When I see people rising to the occasion, reaching out to each other in adversity, meeting challenges head-on and overcoming difficulties, I am deeply moved," he said.
The president lauded extraordinary contribution made by each and every ordinary Chinese and praised the people as the ones the country looks to when it fights to prevail over all difficulties or challenges.
"Our goal is both inspiring and simple. Ultimately, it is about delivering a better life for the people," he said.
CHINA IN 2023
Mentioning a smooth transition in COVID-19 response efforts first, Xi stressed that the Chinese economy has sustained the momentum of recovery.
Steady progress has been made in pursuing high-quality development, with modernized industrial system further upgraded, a number of advanced, smart and green industries rapidly emerging, a bumper harvest secured for the 20th year in a row, waters becoming clearer, mountains greener, and new advances made in pursuing rural revitalization, according to the president.
This aerial photo taken on Oct. 19, 2023 shows a farmer unloading corn to be dried in Dongsheng Village of Zhaodong City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Xinhua/Xie Jianfei)
He also noted that new progress has been made in fully revitalizing northeast China, the Xiong'an New Area is growing fast, the Yangtze River Economic Belt is full of vitality, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is embracing new development opportunities.
"Having weathered the storm, the Chinese economy is more resilient and dynamic than before," he said.
Xi highlighted the country's innovation-driven development, recalling that the C919 large passenger airliner entered commercial service, the Chinese-built large cruise ship completed its trial voyage, the Shenzhou spaceships are continuing their missions in space, and the deep-sea manned submersible Fendouzhe reached the deepest ocean trench.
People take photos of a C919 large passenger aircraft, China's first self-developed trunk jetliner, before it lands at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, May 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
He noted that products designed and made in China, especially trendy brands, are highly popular with consumers and the latest models of Chinese-made mobile phones are an instant market success, while new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products are a new testimony to the country's manufacturing prowess.
Xi recalled the spectacular sports scenes and excellence of Chinese athletes at the Chengdu FISU World University Games and the Hangzhou Asian Games, the busy tourist destinations on holidays, the booming film market, and the immensely popular "village super league" football games and "village spring festival gala."
"All these exhilarating activities have made our lives richer and more colorful, and they mark the return of bustling life across the country. They embody people's pursuit of a beautiful life, and present a vibrant and flourishing China to the world," he said.
The president said China is a great country with a great civilization, citing its time-honored history and splendid civilization.
"The mighty Yellow River and Yangtze River never fail to inspire us. Discoveries at the archeological sites of Liangzhu and Erlitou tell us much about the dawn of Chinese civilization. The ancient Chinese characters inscribed on oracle bones of the Yin Ruins, the cultural treasures of the Sanxingdui Site, and the collections of the National Archives of Publications and Culture bear witness to the evolution of Chinese culture," he said.
Noting that China fulfilled its responsibility as a major country in 2023, Xi said that the country held the China-Central Asia Summit and the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, and hosted leaders from across the world at many diplomatic events.
"I also paid visits to a number of countries, attended international conferences, and met many friends, both old and new. I shared China's vision and enhanced common understandings with them," he said. "No matter how the global landscape may evolve, peace and development remain the underlying trend, and only cooperation for mutual benefit can deliver."
PROSPECT FOR 2024
Next year will mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xi said.
He called for efforts to steadfastly advance Chinese modernization, fully and faithfully apply the new development philosophy on all fronts, speed up building the new development paradigm, promote high-quality development, and both pursue development and safeguard security.
Acting on the principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, promoting stability through progress, and establishing the new before abolishing the old, the country will work to consolidate and strengthen the momentum of economic recovery, and achieve steady and long-term economic development, he said.
Xi stressed the needs to deepen reform and opening up across the board, further enhance people's confidence in development, promote vibrant development of the economy, and redouble efforts to boost education, advance science and technology and cultivate talents.
It is imperative to continue to support Hong Kong and Macao in harnessing their distinctive strengths, better integrating themselves into China's overall development, and securing long-term prosperity and stability, he said.
"China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose and share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," he said.
Xi stressed that our ultimate goal is to deliver a better life for the people.
Children in China should be well taken care of and receive good education and young people should have the opportunities to pursue their careers and succeed, while elderly people should have adequate access to medical services and elderly care, he said.
"These issues matter to every family, and they are also a top priority of the government. We must work together to deliver on these issues," he said.
He also said that the country should foster a warm and harmonious atmosphere in the society, expand the inclusive and dynamic environment for innovation, and create convenient and good living conditions, so that the people can live happy lives, bring out their best, and realize their dreams.
Drawing attention to the conflicts still raging in some parts of the world, Xi said Chinese are keenly aware of what peace means and will work closely with the international community for the common good of humanity, build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make the world a better place for all.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
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- Projected Total: 55.0 points
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- Date: December 29
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Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
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They matter,
the minor questions –
the smell of a new wardrobe,
the eternal bus ticket
in the bag’s second compartment, the leer
of the late shift security guard.
Yes, Draupadi’s sari is endless
and there’s no way to tame life’s wild unstoppable bureaucracy
but this:
Fill out the form. Do it in bloody triplicate. Enrol.
Published with permission from “When God is a Traveller”, HarperCollins India.
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Nazarbayev mourns death of Afghan war hero Boris Kerimbayev
20:14, 13 February 2019
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev held a meeting with Majilis deputy Bakhytbek Smagul in the Akorda presidential residence, Kazinform has learnt from the president's press service.
The Head of State noted it was quite symbolic to meet on the threshold of the 30th anniversary of withdrawal of the Soviet troops from Afghanistan and extended his heartfelt congratulations to veterans and participants of the war on this occasion.
The President of Kazakhstan also expressed his condolences to the family and loved ones of veteran of the Afghan War, retired colonel Boris Kerimbayev on the occasion of his passing.
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ISRO's XPoSat: India to launch first polarimetry mission from Sriharikota today. 10 points
The PSLV-C58 rocket carrying primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites will lift off at 9.10am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO will welcome the New Year with the launch is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. The launch of X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite or XPoSAT, which would offer insights into celestial objects such as black holes – onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket on Monday morning – comes after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October.
The PSLV-C58 rocket will lift off at 9.10 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, will carry primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits. Four Indian space startups will launch their payloads to demonstrate microsatellite subsystems, thrusters or small engines that keep satellites in desired orbits, and radiation shield coating for satellites onboard the PSLV-C58 mission.
Top points on ISRO's XPoSat launch
- The 25-hour countdown began on Sunday for the lift-off scheduled at 9.10am from the first launch pad at this spaceport, located about 135 km east of Chennai, on January 1. “The countdown commenced for PSLV-C58 at 8.10 am,” ISRO sources told new agency PTI on Sunday.
- The XPoSat has been designed to investigate the polarisation of intense X-ray sources in space.
- The 44.4-meter-tall PSLV rocket would first deploy the primary satellite into a 650 km Low Earth Orbit around 21 minutes after lift-off and later the scientists would bring the satellite to a lower altitude of about 350 km by restarting the fourth stage of the vehicle, for conducting the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) experiment.
- According to the ISRO, the spacecraft will carry two scientific payloads in a low earth orbit. The primary payload POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) will measure the polarimetry parametres (degree and angle of polarisation) in the medium X-ray energy range of 8-30 keV photons of astronomical origin. The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information in the energy range of 0.8-15 keV.
- The emission mechanism from various astronomical sources such as black hole, neutron stars, active galactic nuclei, pulsar wind nebulae, etc. originates from complex physical processes and are challenging to understand, the ISRO said.
- While the spectroscopic and timing information by various space-based observatories provides a wealth of information, the exact nature of the emission from such sources still poses deeper challenges to astronomers.
- “The polarimetry measurements add two more dimensions to our understanding, the degree of polarization and the angle of polarization and thus is an excellent diagnostic tool to understand the emission processes from astronomical sources. The polarimetric observations along with spectroscopic measurements are expected to break the degeneracy of various theoretical models of astronomical emission processes. This would be the major direction of research from XPoSat by the Indian science community,” the ISRO said.
- Besides the ISRO, the US-based National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) conducted a similar study – the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer mission in December 2021 on the remnants of supernova explosions, the particle streams emitted by black holes and other cosmic events.
- The mission life is about 5 years. XPoSat is anticipated to bring substantial benefits to the astronomy community globally.
- Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space will validate the functionality and robustness of the P-30 nanosatellite platform and its various subsystems in-orbit as part of 'Launching Expeditions for Aspiring Payloads - Technology Demonstrator' (LEAP-TD) payload on the PSLV-C58 mission that will launch the XPoSat satellite. The payloads of the space-tech start-ups and other research institutions will be housed on the fourth stage of the PSLV rocket that will be placed in a low earth orbit for carrying out various experiments. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/isros-xposat-india-to-launch-first-polarimetry-mission-from-sriharikota-to-study-black-hole-pslv-c58-rocket-101704072031067.html | 2024-01-01T03:03:05Z |
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(MENAFN- Iraq Business News)
By John Lee.
Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has announced the results of the local elections held in Iraq on December 18th:
Voter turnout : 41%, higher than the 2021 parliamentary elections despite a boycott by influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Shia dominance : The Shia Coordination Framework (CF), an alliance of Iran-aligned groups, emerged as the biggest winner, securing 101 out of 285 provincial council seats. This strengthens their position ahead of the 2025 parliamentary elections.
The elections were the first local polls in Iraq in a decade.
Click here to view the full results (Arabic).
(Source: IHEC)
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How a Chinese NEV contributes to greener mobility in Indonesia
This undated file photo shows an assembly line of SAIC-GM-Wuling in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua)
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- Liuzhou is a well-known city for automobiles in China. It is home to renowned automotive companies like SAIC-GM Wuling. These companies, in partnership with the government, are actively working on developing new models that combine the promotion and use of new energy vehicles with industrial growth.
This aerial photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a provincial-level new energy vehicle lab in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)
This undated file photo shows an assembly line of SAIC-GM-Wuling in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua)
A customer tries a new energy vehicle at a car sales center in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)
When you walk in Liuzhou, you will find the city a paradise for small and lightweight new energy vehicles. This has even become a popular attraction for visitors to the city.
This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows a parking lot designated to new energy vehicles in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)
This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows a parking lot designated to new energy vehicles in Liuzhou, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)
Meanwhile, Liuzhou-based automobile manufacturers are making inroads into overseas markets. Indonesia, the biggest economy among ASEAN countries, is a significant partner in the "Belt and Road" initiative. Since 2015, SAIC-GM-Wuling has invested 1 billion U.S. dollars in Indonesia to establish an automotive industrial park that serves the Indonesian and Southeast Asian markets.
This aerial photo taken on Aug. 22, 2023 shows the factory of Wuling Motors Indonesia, a subsidiary of the major Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling in Bekasi, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
People take photos of Wuling Air EVs at Wuling Motors Indonesia, a subsidiary of the major Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling in Bekasi, Indonesia, Aug. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
SAIC-GM-Wuling has shared its related technologies, such as vehicle-to-everything, smart voice, and advanced driver assistance systems, with its Indonesian subsidiary. This has helped in the development of the supply chains and created around 8,000 job opportunities in Indonesia.
A staff member works at a car assembly line of Wuling Motors Indonesia, a subsidiary of the major Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling in Bekasi, Indonesia, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
A staff member works at a car assembly line of Wuling Motors Indonesia, a subsidiary of the major Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling in Bekasi, Indonesia, Feb. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
Air EV is an electric vehicle produced by SAIC-GM-Wuling for global markets. Its predecessor is the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, which originated in Liuzhou, Guangxi. This model gained popularity among global users due to its compact and lightweight body, trendy design, and affordable price.
In August 2022, the first Wuling Air EV was made in Indonesia. The Wuling Air EV received a positive response from local consumers upon its introduction due to its competitive pricing for new energy vehicles. Additionally, its performance and appearance are both practical, making it an exceptional car model.
A car owner recharges his Wuling Air EV in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
People attend the launching event of a new Wuling Air EV model at the booth of Wuling at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2023 in Tangerang of Banten province, Indonesia, Aug. 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
During the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta this September, a total of 150 Wuling Air EV new energy vehicles, which are produced by the Indonesian subsidiary of the Chinese automobile manufacturer SAIC-GM-Wuling, were utilized to transport the delegates. These vehicles, adorned with a unique design showcasing the summit logo and a local cultural pattern, have garnered considerable interest.
Three Wuling Air EVs are seen in front of the venue of the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
A Wuling Air EV is seen waiting in front of the venue of the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sept. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
This photo taken on Sept. 6, 2023 shows the logo of the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on a Wuling Air EV for the summit in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
This is not the first instance of a Chinese new energy vehicle brand being present at an international conference. In 2022, during the 17th G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, 300 Wuling Air EVs were also deployed as official vehicles, offering transportation services for participants.
Wuling Air EVs are pictured at the main venue of the 17th Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 12, 2022. These new energy vehicles, all provided by SAIC General Motors Wuling Motor Indonesia, are official vehicles for transit service to delegates and staff members of the 17th Group of 20 (G20) Summit being held in Bali. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)
As the trade and investment cooperation deepens between China and Indonesia, the two countries will continue seeking to achieve greater synergy in green industries including the manufacturing of NEVs.
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Will Chris Moore Score a Touchdown Against the Texans in Week 17?
The Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans are slated to square off in a Week 17 matchup at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday. Will Chris Moore get into the end zone in this contest? Let's take a look at the anytime TD odds and break down his recent stats and trends.
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Nazarbayev University scientists launch new genomic research system
- This platform uses "Qazaq symphony of bioinformatics" or Q-Symphony and other optimized bioinformatics methods to analyze large-scale human genomics data, to detect specific structural genomic variants, and to conduct complex comparative and population analysis. Previously it took up to two months to process one computational task, but now with Q-Symphony, it takes about seven days to complete this process! - commented Ulykbek Kairov, Leading researcher, Head of the Laboratory of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Center for Life Sciences, National Laboratory Astana.
For scientists and the research community of Kazakhstan, the data obtained using Q-Symphony will serve as the foundation for creating a reference database of genomic variants of Kazakh individuals and will have further applications in analyses of comparative population genomic variants described in the scientific literature. This computing platform makes it possible to more effectively apply the reference database of genomic variants in biomedical practice in order to evaluate new genetic variants in healthy individuals and patients with different pathologies within the Kazakh population.
In addition, this data can be used in medicine to improve the identification of diseases and select appropriate treatments. It is essential for medical professionals to understand all that they can about the genomic characteristics of the population because the presentation of diseases and the efficacy of different drugs can be related to genetics. This work can clarify the diagnosis of a patient with unclear etiology associated with human genetics, and can also be used in personalized medicine to identify genetic predispositions and prevent possible risks of developing pathologies, as well as to assess the effectiveness of different drugs depending on the patient's genetic features.
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Q-Symphony uses a special data caching system, with a volume of 3.2TB, which increases the computational speed of input-output data for individual tasks. The data is automatically transferred to regular disk drives. Moreover, the monitoring system provides convenient transparent display of resource loading and task execution in 3D visualization mode. | https://en.inform.kz/amp/nazarbayev-university-scientists-launch-new-genomic-research-system_a3497745/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:11Z |
The gate wide open; chairs on the lawn;
Circular verandahs; a narrow kitchen;
High-ceilinged rooms; arches; alcoves; skylights.
My house luminous; my day burnt to ash.
Published with permission from “Collected Poems”, Penguin India.
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ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Indian satellite to study black holes to liftoff at 9:10am
ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Here are all the latest updates on India's first space mission of 2024.
ISRO XPoSat Launch LIVE Updates: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in its first space mission of 2024, is all set to launch the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) on Monday, January 1. The satellite will be launched at 9:10am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
After the Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L1 mission by the Indian space department, this will be the next historic step towards space exploration by the country.
Through this satellite, India will become the second country in the world after the United States to send a specialised astronomy observatory to study black holes and neutron stars in our galaxy.
The mission will be live-streamed on the official website and social media handles of ISRO. The XPoSat will be placed into an eastward low-inclination orbit, to be carried by the PSLV-C58 spacecraft. Apart from XPoSat, the PSLV-C58 will also carry the ‘PSLV Orbital Experimental Module’ to space.
Announcing the mission on X, ISRO wrote, "The launch of the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is set for January 1, 2024, at 09:10 Hrs. IST from the first launch-pad, SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota.”
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ISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Action-packed January
After XPoSat, in the upcoming week, ISRO plans to place its Aditya L1 solar probe into a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point (L1), with the exact time of insertion scheduled for January 6.
Simultaneously, on approximately January 12, ISRO is gearing up to launch the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellites using its Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14). This mission aims to deploy satellites for the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as part of its climate observatory satellite series.
Jan 01, 2024 08:15 AM ISTISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Just joined? All you need to know
Building on the momentum of 2023, Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO is set to start 2024 with a bang. India is set to launch its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite on January 1.
The XPoSat mission will lift off at around 9:10 am using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
Jan 01, 2024 08:14 AM ISTISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: What are the payloads?
The two payloads of polarimetry mission:
• The primary payload, POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays), will measure the degree and angle of polarisation in the medium X-ray energy range of 8-30 keV, originating from astronomical sources.
• The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will provide spectroscopic information in the energy range of 0.8-15 keV.
Jan 01, 2024 08:13 AM ISTISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Why this five year mission is significant?
India's XPoSat mission in its 5 years of life will measure orientation of vibration in the light wave which will help understand radiation mechanism and geometry of celestial sources.
Jan 01, 2024 08:05 AM ISTISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Where to watch live
The ISRO XPoSat launch can be streamed live on the official YouTube Channel of the organisation.
Jan 01, 2024 07:53 AM ISTISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Two payloads in satellite
ISRO's XPoSat satellite will contain two primary payloads - POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing).
Jan 01, 2024 07:32 AM ISTISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: How does the satellite work
The XPoSat satellite is the second ever black hole monitoring satellite in the world, and will use X-ray photons and their polarisation to study the radiation near black holes and neutron stars.
Jan 01, 2024 07:17 AM ISTISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Launch through PSLV spacecraft
The XPoSat satellite will be launched into space through the PSLC C58 spacecraft, which will also carry the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module.
Jan 01, 2024 07:00 AM ISTISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Mission details
The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), to be launched on Monday, will be the second satellite in the world to study black holes and neutron stars. It will use its X-ray technology to pick up radiations from the black holes, collecting data on their behaviour in space.
Jan 01, 2024 06:49 AM ISTISRO XPoSat launch LIVE updates: Launch timings
ISRO will launch the XPoSat satellite on January 1, at 9:10 am. The satellite will be aboard the PSLV C58 spacecraft, to be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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By Jacob Shteyman
Large swathes of northern Australia are set for a sweltering start to the new year.
The Bureau of Meteorology had put in place heatwave warnings for parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia, where temperatures are expected to soar into the 40s on Monday.
The western Kimberley in WA, including the Dampier Peninsula, was forecast to be the worst hit, with the mercury expected to touch 46 degrees at Marble Bar.
The town’s heat gauge has been showing scorching temperatures higher than the bureau’s official readings in recent days, with thermometers at the local RSL registering 51 degrees.
Extreme heatwave warnings were also in place for parts of far northern Queensland and the Tiwi Islands in the NT.
Severe heatwave conditions were expected for the Top End, while a low-intensity heatwave would extend throughout much of the nation’s interior, including into South Australia and western NSW.
While Queensland’s northern interior was due to face severe heatwave conditions, parts of the state were also bracing for potentially damaging thunderstorms.
Charters Towers in the state’s north was expecting a double whammy of severe thunderstorms temperatures reaching 36C.
Conditions were expected to begin cooling slightly over the next week but severe and low-intensity heatwaves were still forecast for much of Australia’s north.
Mild conditions were forecast for Queensland’s southeast and further down the east coast.
Temperatures of 26C were expected in Sydney while Melbourne could expect a maximum of 25C on Monday.
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- Commentators CNBC spoke to, both inside and outside of the cryptocurrency industry, have given various price predictions for bitcoin in 2024, ranging from $60,000 to $500,000.
- Industry executives have called the start of a new bull run, mainly predicated on two things — the bitcoin "halving" and the potential approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the U.S.
- 2023 was marked by the conclusion of criminal probes against FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried as well as Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao.
Bitcoin had a huge rally in 2023, with the digital currency up some 152% for the year.
And a number of commentators CNBC spoke to — both inside and outside of the cryptocurrency industry — expect the rise to continue.
After hitting a record high in 2021, bitcoin had a rough 2022, which was marked by the collapse of high-profile projects, liquidity issues and bankruptcies.
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That year, FTX, once one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, filed for bankruptcy. In 2023, its founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of all seven criminal counts brought against him by federal prosecutors in the U.S.
Also in 2023, Binance's Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to criminal charges and stepped down as the company's CEO as part of a $4.3 billion settlement with the Department of Justice.
Now that those two high-profile cases are out the way, many cryptocurrency executives see it as a chance to move forward and draw a line under the bad behavior of two of the industry's poster children.
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With fervor returning to the crypto markets, industry executives are calling the start of a new bull run, mainly predicated on two things — the bitcoin "halving" and the potential approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the U.S.
The halving, which happens every four years, is an event written in bitcoin's code. The rewards so-called miners get for mining bitcoin is cut in half. This keeps a cap on supply of bitcoin, of which there will only ever be 21 million. In previous price cycles, halving preceded a rise in the price of bitcoin.
Meanwhile, there is growing excitement that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will approve the first ever bitcoin ETF, after years of opposition. This would mean investors can buy a product that tracks the price of bitcoin, without having to go on to an exchange and hold the digital currency directly. The industry is hoping this will draw in a wider range of investors, and in particular, large institutional investors.
With all of this excitement comes some quite bold predictions about bitcoin's price. Here's a selection of some of them.
Mark Mobius: $60,000
In 2022, Mark Mobius correctly forecast bitcoin would drop to $20,000 when it was trading above $28,000. He had a price call of $10,000 thereafter, which he stuck to in 2023. However, that did not materialize, as bitcoin rallied.
For 2024, Mobius told CNBC that bitcoin could reach $60,000 by the end of the year.
"No rationale for that prediction," Mobius said, except that a bitcoin ETF looks likely and "that has heightened interest" in the cryptocurrency.
Bit Mining: $75,000
Youwei Yang, chief economist of crypto mining firm Bit Mining, believes that bitcoin could reach a high of $75,000 by 2024.
Yang attributes the anticipated price rise to a bitcoin ETF being approved, leading to higher institutional investment in bitcoin, as well as May 2024's bitcoin halving, which would result in the bitcoin supply being constrained.
"I anticipate the Bitcoin will be trading around $25K to $75K in 2024, and $45K to $130K in 2025," Yang said in an emailed note.
"While high prices are possible, not all investors will profit due to market volatility and the human tendencies of fear and greed."
Yang said the ETF approval remains the biggest story for bitcoin in 2024 — though investors should hold a degree of caution on timing given the wounds left by collapses of major crypto firms like Luna and FTX, and as it is an election year when the topic of crypto is likely to become more of a political issue.
"Timing the market is hard, but a gradual approach — accumulating in bear markets and taking profits in bull markets — might be a more effective strategy for whom don't have early-on accumulations."
CoinShares: $80,000
James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, said the landscape for digital assets is set for "significant change" in 2024, driven by the potential approval of bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.
"This long-awaited development is poised to expand the investor base for cryptocurrencies and integrate them more closely with traditional financial markets," Butterfill told CNBC via email.
"Estimations suggest that a 20% investment increase from current assets under management (around US$3 billion) could potentially propel Bitcoin prices to US$80,000."
Meanwhile, the scenario of central banks cutting interest rates could also "play a decisive role" in moving bitcoin higher, Butterfill added.
The market will be also looking at factors beyond the halving — which he considers already priced into bitcoin — that could influence the price of the digital coin further.
"Thus, while the halving is a known event, other elements, particularly the potential for interest rate reductions, are likely to be significant in shaping Bitcoin's price in the future," Butterfill said.
Nexo: $100,000
Antoni Trenchev, a noted bitcoin bull and co-founder of Nexo, a cryptocurrency exchange, believes bitcoin could hit $100,000 in 2024.
In 2022, he called for bitcoin to hit $100,000, but that didn't happen. Instead, the price of bitcoin collapsed that year. He held off from any further price predictions.
But in a note in December, Trenchev reinstated his $100,000 call for 2024, citing the halving and potential approval of multiple bitcoin ETFs.
"My expectation for 2024 is that the twin-turbo boost from the Bitcoin halving & spot ETF approval should propel Bitcoin to $100,000, with the prospect of further highs in 2025," Trenchev said in a note. "The road to $100,000 will be lined with unexpected potholes and double-digit declines as Bitcoin."
Trenchev added that the biggest gains will come from digital tokens and projects "that aren't even on the radar yet."
Standard Chartered: $100,000
In November, Standard Chartered doubled down on its $100,000 call for bitcoin made in April. The bank said this will be driven by the approval of numerous ETFs.
The halving will also be supportive for bitcoin, the bank said.
Carol Alexander: $100,000
In 2022, University of Sussex professor of finance Carol Alexander had a fairly successful run of calling bitcoin's future price.
She predicted bitcoin would slip to $10,000 in 2022. That year, bitcoin fell as low as around $15,480, according to CoinDesk data. For 2023, Alexander said bitcoin would rally as high as $50,000. Bitcoin reached a yearly high of roughly $44,700 in early December.
Alexander told CNBC that during the first quarter of 2024, bitcoin will trade within the $40,000 to $55,000 range, owing to "professional traders creating volatility."
The next stage will depend on when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission settles charges against Coinbase and Binance, which could be required before approval of a bitcoin ETF, according to Alexander, echoing other commentators. The SEC sued both Coinbase and Binance in 2023.
Alexander said settlement of those charges is likely in either the second or third quarter, after which ETFs will be approved and bitcoin's price will rise to $70,000, a new all-time high.
The price after that depends on the abilities of the ETF providers, such as Blackrock and Fidelity, "to equip their market makers not only to create the ETFs, but also to defend price manipulations" on exchanges which create "excessive volatility."
"Before end of 2024 price could exceed $100k, but only if Blackrock and Fidelity market maker algorithms have the ability to reduce volatility," Alexander concluded.
Matrixport: $125,000
Matrixport, which bills itself as a crypto financial services firm, released a note in November projecting that bitcoin would reach $63,140 by April 2024 and $125,000 by the end of next year.
"Based on our inflation model, the macro environment is expected to remain a robust tailwind for crypto. Another decline in inflation is anticipated, prompting the Federal Reserve to likely initiate interest rate cuts," Matrixport said in its report.
"Combined with geopolitical crosscurrents, this healthy dose of monetary support should push Bitcoin to new highs in 2024."
Many commentators see easing monetary policy as supportive for bitcoin, which is viewed as a risky asset. Meanwhile, some see bitcoin as a sort of "safe haven" asset to pour money into in times of geopolitical strife, though many disagree with this theory.
CoinFund: Up to $500,000
Venture capital CoinFund has one of the highest price calls for bitcoin for 2024.
"Bitcoin has a strong inverse correlation with the dollar and real yields, and both are now going down," Seth Ginns, managing partner at CoinFund, told CNBC via email. "We also expect the follow through inflows post-launch of the BTC spot ETF, as well as growing excitement around the likely approval of ETH (ether) spot ETFs later in 2024, will be quite meaningful."
Ginns added that he thinks the industry is in the process of "regulatory normalization."
Ginns said that bitcoin could touch $1 million per coin "in this next cycle," but said a more "reasonable expectation" for 2024 would see bitcoin between $250,000 and $500,000. | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/these-are-the-boldest-bitcoin-predictions-for-2024-one-calls-for-a-1000-rally-to-500000/3314796/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:13Z |
25 Games That Took Over Our Lives For A Hot Second
Games can capture hearts and minds like no other form of media. This was evident during COVID-19 when something like Animal Crossing: New Horizons came out on the Nintendo Switch and captivated everyone when the world was shut down. Other games like Final Fantasy XIV are designed to “never” end with new content coming out regularly and being able to explore massive new worlds with a group of friends.
1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Initially released in 2011, this classic title has given gamers hundreds of hours of entertainment on multiple platforms. It is available to play on almost every major platform on the market. One reason for its success is the open-world nature, the fact that you can do pretty much “everything,” the deep RPG system the game has, and of course, dragons.
2. Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 was released in 2018 and is still the high water mark for an immersive experience in a game world. Nothing has been able to touch what Rockstar Games achieved with this sequel to Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar will probably be the first to top themselves once Grand Theft Auto VI releases. In Red Dead Redemption 2, you live out the fantasy of being a cowboy roaming the land and dealing with civilization and the changes that come with it.
3. Elden Ring
Elden Ring was highly anticipated due to the pedigree of the development team, and they delivered in a big way. It is an action role-playing game that was at least partially written by George R.R. Martin, the guy behind Game of Thrones. Elden Ring also comes from a line of games that are known to be notoriously tricky.
4. Hades
Hades is a game that will keep you on your toes due to its roguelike nature. For those unfamiliar, a roguelike game involves procedurally generated levels which is a fancy way of saying that no playthrough will ever be the same due to the random nature of this genre. In Hades, you must escape the Underworld to reach Mount Olympus utilizing the hack-and-slash combat system. You can also use items you found on previous runs to try and be more successful on your next try.
5. Fallout 4
In Fallout 4, you enter the wasteland as the sole survivor of Vault 111. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic version of Boston and the surrounding area of Massachusetts. The development team included many local landmarks, such as Fort Independence and Bunker Hill. This robust RPG puts you in the driver's seat and gives you important decisions that will affect the overall outcome. You could spend hundreds of hours in this open-world adventure trying to see and experience everything available.
6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3 takes place in a fictional location based on Slavic mythology. You are Geralt of Rivia, a monster slayer known as a Witcher. This game includes weapons and magic, which you will use to acquire experience and gold to equip and level up your character. You will also have relationships to deal with throughout your adventure. These relationships include your lover Yennefer, your ex Triss, a dwarf warrior named Zoltan, and more. You can also check out The Witcher on Netflix, with the third season recently getting underway.
7. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
When Nintendo brought one of their most popular franchises to the Nintendo Switch, they took a big gamble by completely changing the formula. The Legend of Zelda has had some open-world games but nothing on this scale. The fact that you could essentially go anywhere and do anything in Hyrule gave everyone a sense of freedom we had not experienced before with this franchise. The physics in the game are fun to play around with, and the fact that Link could climb anything (except when it is raining) means almost nothing was off-limits. Nintendo also introduced weapon degradation to the franchise here, which received a mixed reaction.
8. Mass Effect Trilogy
The Mass Effect trilogy is one of the first I remember where your choices had legitimate consequences. Many games market themselves as you being in control, but Mass Effect turned that into a reality. The decision you made in the original Mass Effect could come back to bite you in Mass Effect 3 if you went the renegade route or perhaps someone remembers that you helped them in their time of need and return the favor. This is also a series with a morality system. What you decide to do can mean life or death for certain characters, as no one is guaranteed to survive the journey.
9. Nier Automata
Nier Automata is the result of a collaboration between Square Enix and Platinum Games. This game is set during a proxy war between human-crafted androids and alien-created machines. If you want to see the complete picture, you will have to go through the game multiple times due to the branching nature of the story. The gameplay is a mixture of different genres with some hack-and-slash mixed with role-playing elements one moment, and then later, you might be in a text adventure or feel like you are playing a shoot 'em up.
10. Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 was released in 2016, and then a few years later, we had the expanded version with Persona 5 Royal. It is a Japanese role-playing game set in modern-day Tokyo. You are a high school student named Joker, and the game goes through one full year of school. Persona 5 Royal also had some new content the original release didn't have, such as an entirely new school semester, new animated story cutscenes, new weapons, and more.
11. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
You can live a pirate's life in this swashbuckling adventure set in the West Indies during the Golden Age of Piracy. The location gives the player incredible freedom as you can sail the high seas with your crew in the Assassin's never-ending war with the Templars. You can sail to your destination and disembark to explore new territories, participate in ship-to-ship combat on the open seas, and then loot your enemies' ships if you are victorious. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is one of the most popular entries in the franchise, and recently there have been rumors that Ubisoft might be completely remaking it for modern consoles.
12. Clash of Clans
Clash of Clans is a mobile game that many people can't seem to put down. A lot of strategy is involved as you try to get your clan to the top of the food chain. It has been on the market for over ten years and is still a popular way to game on your phone or tablet. The game is set in a fantasy world where you play the chief of a village. You can join clans with friends and participate in Clan Wars together. You can chat with each other, donate or receive troops, and be in a clan with up to 50 people.
13. World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft was the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that everyone has played for many years. It is also trendy today, even though it might have lost some mindshare to other titles. It takes place in Azeroth, approximately four years after the events in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. World of Warcraft has almost infinite replayability with all of the expansions that have been released, being able to level up your character, raid dungeons with friends, and just basically live in the world that Blizzard created.
14. Minecraft
Minecraft is the best-selling game of all time, which everyone knows about, even if you haven't played it for a second. Minecraft is a sandbox game where you can let your imagination run wild and create whatever you want. When you start, you find yourself in a blocky, procedurally generated three-dimensional world you can build up any way you see fit. You can build complex structures, harvest materials from the planet, battle hostile mobs, and more in a game that could be played “forever.”
15. Ori and the Blind Forest
Ori isn't as big as some of the games on this list, but it has had a major impact on those who have played it. It starts pulling at your heartstrings as it introduces you to a world that is more of a hand-drawn art style. It sits in the “Metroidvania” genre, which means there is a lot of exploring, items to find, abilities to upgrade, and new areas to explore as you learn more in the game. It is also known for its difficulty level and certain game segments that can be really hard.
16. Death Stranding
Hideo Kojima's latest masterpiece will be the strangest game on this list and one of the most surprising. A post-apocalyptic event has taken place and completely decimated the United States. Almost everything is offline, and it is your responsibility as a member of Bridges to deliver materials to their destination so that the rebuilding process can begin. You must use a “Bridge Baby” throughout your journey to help navigate the world. Otherwise, you might run into a “Beached Thing” whose soul is stranded in the world of the living thanks to the events of the Death Stranding. The premise sounds strange, but Death Stranding was a surprise hit when it was released in 2019. Gamers are eagerly awaiting the release of its sequel, which was revealed in 2022.
17. Pokemon Go
The summer that Pokemon Go was released was magical, as it made everyone happy. Pokemon Go is an augmented reality game where Pokemon can be seen in our world, and it is your job to catch them. For example, using AR technology, you could see Pikachu sitting on the hood of your car or Charizard sitting next to you at the dinner table. Once you caught them, you could help them evolve, and then you would battle against other players at “gyms” in real-world locations. The app would also tell you where Pokemon were located, and people would flock to places to catch their favorite character. Parks were crowded as people walked around trying to catch Pokemon, and businesses were even able to set it up so a Pokemon could be there to entice customers to come into the stores.
18. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons came at the perfect time, just days after the world started to shut down thanks to COVID-19. Millions wanted to get lost on their own virtual island and build it up as they saw fit. Along the way, you could recruit new villagers to your island, harvest fruit that you could trade with friends, catch fish, build up the island museum, participate in the stalk market (the game's version of the stock market), and more.
Thanks to the game's online capability, you could also visit your friend's island and even send your friends gifts in the mail in-game. The seasons in the game also mirrored the real world, so, for example, if you were playing the game in December, you would see snow on the ground, and Christmas decorations would be up all around the island. You could easily spend hundreds of hours creating the island of your dreams while visiting others for inspiration.
19. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
This is a more recent release, but it immediately made a significant impact on gamers. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom took what made The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild great and made it even better. One of the most popular additions to this game was the ability to build anything you want. Utilizing almost any object in the world, you could create a car to get around the vast world, you could attach some fans to an item, push it off a cliff, and have yourself a device that would allow you to fly places, and you could even combine an item to a weapon to improve that weapon's power and effectiveness. Then, of course, you have the story, a continuation from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. With the freedom to do anything they want, gamers have already spent hundreds of hours in this version of Hyrule.
20. Roblox
Roblox is a platform where you can both play and build games. The program hosts user-created games and is free to play, so anyone can jump in and experiment with how everything works. You use their propriety engine, Roblox Studio, to create whatever you can dream up. Suppose you aren't the creative type. In that case, you can spend hundreds of hours browsing the marketplace seeing what games look interesting to you, and then jump in and play them to see what it is all about.
21. Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV is one of the biggest MMORPGs on the market today. It is set in the fantasy region of Eorzea. You can create and customize your character to your heart's delight and pick the server you want to play on. Final Fantasy XIV features an ever-growing story that you can play alone or team up with a group of friends. Square Enix even lets you play a significant part of the story for free to see if this is the game for you, and if it is, you will want to purchase the expansions. The team that worked on Final Fantasy XIV also worked on the recently released Final Fantasy XVI, which arrived on the market only a few weeks ago.
22. Halo: Combat Evolved
The original Halo was groundbreaking when it arrived on the scene in 2001. It set the standard for how first-person shooters could be on consoles and helped Microsoft to launch the Xbox brand. It was one of the more popular games and remained that way for quite a long time. Since the original release Halo: Combat Evolved has been re-released on modern platforms with updates to bring it to the current consoles, and the multiplayer suite is still trendy among fans.
23. Monster Hunter World
This is the fifth mainline entry in the Monster Hunter franchise and has become the most popular one yet. You assume the role of a Hunter and travel to the New World to explore an untamed wilderness. You need to hunt down monsters so your team can research to understand better what is happening. As you go through the game, you can buy and sell goods, craft new equipment, unlock new quests, and more.
24. Borderlands
This is an action role-playing first-person shooter from Gearbox Software. The story focuses on vault hunters trying to find a vault that supposedly contains advanced alien technology and other treasures. The art style was fairly unique at the time for this type of game, with it going the cel shading route. One of the main selling points was the millions of weapons that could be found thanks to the random weapon generation system developed for the game.
25. Destiny
After Halo, the team at Bungie switched to Destiny and created another franchise that millions of people love. Destiny is set in a mythological sci-fi world, featuring a “shared world” with activities that allow you to play solo or with friends. You are a Guardian; it is your job to protect Earth's last safe city from aliens. An on-the-fly matchmaking system here allows you to communicate with players you were matched with on any given mission and join at any time. After the game was available for a while, the team at Bungie also introduced raids into the mix, giving everyone another reason to keep returning to the game.
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A recent investigation into Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s multimillion-dollar Hawaii compound has stirred both fascination and concern among the public.
A WIRED report revealed Zuckerberg’s plans to construct a private 1,400-acre compound called “Koolau Ranch” on Kauai. Allegedly, the $270 million property will include two mansions, a gym, a tennis court, pools, spa facilities, guest houses, operations buildings, and even an underground bunker.
Despite Koolau Ranch’s grandeur, the secrecy of the project raises many concerns among the tight-knit Kauai community. WIRED’s interviews with former contractors for the compound revealed that workers were required to sign strict NDAs and were observed under military-like security measures. Employees were allegedly fired for sharing social media posts on the property.
“There’s cameras everywhere,” a former Koolau Ranch contractor told WIRED.
In addition to the enforcement of strict worker NDAs, there were purportedly several more suspicious legal activities related to the project that sparked a public backlash.
Allegedly, Zuckerberg created a number of “shell” businesses to own Koolau Ranch on his behalf. According to WIRED, these shell businesses filed lawsuits that pressured locals with ancestral land rights to either sell their stakes in the land or bid for them at auction.
Sadly, many islanders have been unable to outbid wealthy competitors for ownership of their ancestral land, contributing to ongoing economic issues for Hawaiian locals. As more wealthy mainland Americans purchase property in Hawaii, island locals struggle to keep up with the rising cost of living, with some left with no choice but to leave their homes.
“The people who are born and raised here can’t afford to live here,” a Kauai local told WIRED.
Kauaians are also wary of the potential environmental impact that the Koolau Ranch project will have on the island. According to NBC News, the construction project has significantly increased local car traffic, noise pollution, and littering.
In the face of Koolau Ranch’s public backlash, some Hawaiians believe that Zuckerberg’s presence on Kauai could benefit the island’s economy in the long run. Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have reportedly donated over $20 million to various Kauai-based nonprofits since 2018, per SFGATE, including a county jobs program and several COVID-19 relief initiatives.
However, critics remain skeptical of the Meta CEO’s intentions.
“Zuckerberg’s presence may increase charity, but will not address the root causes of why we need this type of philanthropic charity in the first place,” said Nikki Cristobal, executive director of Kamāwaelualani, a Hawaiian nonprofit dedicated to education and arts, in the WIRED report.
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How to Watch the NBA on Monday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
The NBA's eight-game schedule today is sure to please. The outings include the Minnesota Timberwolves playing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
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Today's NBA Games
The New York Knicks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves look to pull of an away win at the Knicks on Monday at 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: NBA TV, MSG, and BSN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- NY Record: 17-15
- MIN Record: 24-7
- NY Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 113.9 Opp. PPG (14th)
- MIN Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 107.4 Opp. PPG (first)
Players to Watch
- NY Key Player: Julius Randle (23.6 PPG, 9.6 RPG, 4.8 APG)
- MIN Key Player: Anthony Edwards (26.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 5.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIN -1.5
- MIN Odds to Win: -120
- NY Odds to Win: +100
- Total: 223.5 points
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The Toronto Raptors play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers hope to pick up a road win at the Raptors on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet and BSOH
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- TOR Record: 12-20
- CLE Record: 18-14
- TOR Stats: 113.7 PPG (18th in NBA), 115.0 Opp. PPG (17th)
- CLE Stats: 112.0 PPG (24th in NBA), 112.0 Opp. PPG (eighth)
Players to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Scottie Barnes (21.0 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 5.8 APG)
- CLE Key Player: Donovan Mitchell (28.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 5.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: TOR -2.5
- TOR Odds to Win: -140
- CLE Odds to Win: +115
- Total: 224.5 points
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The Houston Rockets take on the Detroit Pistons
The Pistons hope to pick up a road win at the Rockets on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Space City Home Network and BSDET
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- HOU Record: 15-15
- DET Record: 3-29
- HOU Stats: 112.3 PPG (23rd in NBA), 109.7 Opp. PPG (second)
- DET Stats: 110.3 PPG (27th in NBA), 121.2 Opp. PPG (25th)
Players to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Alperen Sengun (21.1 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 5.1 APG)
- DET Key Player: Cade Cunningham (23.5 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 7.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: HOU -7.5
- HOU Odds to Win: -300
- DET Odds to Win: +240
- Total: 226.5 points
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Indiana Pacers
The Pacers travel to face the Bucks on Monday at 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSWI and BSIN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIL Record: 24-8
- IND Record: 17-14
- MIL Stats: 125.0 PPG (second in NBA), 118.9 Opp. PPG (24th)
- IND Stats: 126.6 PPG (first in NBA), 124.8 Opp. PPG (29th)
Players to Watch
- MIL Key Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo (30.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG, 5.7 APG)
- IND Key Player: Tyrese Haliburton (24.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 12.7 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: MIL -6.5
- MIL Odds to Win: -300
- IND Odds to Win: +230
- Total: 259.5 points
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks take to the home court of the Jazz on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: KJZZ and BSSW
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- UTA Record: 14-19
- DAL Record: 19-14
- UTA Stats: 113.4 PPG (19th in NBA), 118.8 Opp. PPG (23rd)
- DAL Stats: 119.2 PPG (seventh in NBA), 117.8 Opp. PPG (22nd)
Players to Watch
- UTA Key Player: Lauri Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 1.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Luka Doncic (33.9 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 9.3 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DAL -2.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -145
- UTA Odds to Win: +120
- Total: 245.5 points
The Phoenix Suns face the Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers look to pull of an away win at the Suns on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: AZFamily and ROOT Sports NW+
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- PHO Record: 16-15
- POR Record: 9-22
- PHO Stats: 115.5 PPG (14th in NBA), 114.6 Opp. PPG (16th)
- POR Stats: 109.4 PPG (29th in NBA), 115.2 Opp. PPG (18th)
Players to Watch
- PHO Key Player: Kevin Durant (29.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.1 APG)
- POR Key Player: Jerami Grant (22.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 2.6 APG)
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The Denver Nuggets face the Charlotte Hornets
The Hornets look to pull of an away win at the Nuggets on Monday at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ALT and BSSE
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- DEN Record: 23-11
- CHA Record: 7-23
- DEN Stats: 115.3 PPG (15th in NBA), 110.3 Opp. PPG (third)
- CHA Stats: 110.6 PPG (26th in NBA), 121.4 Opp. PPG (26th)
Players to Watch
- DEN Key Player: Nikola Jokic (26.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 9.2 APG)
- CHA Key Player: Terry Rozier (23.6 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 7.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: DEN -14.5
- DEN Odds to Win: -1400
- CHA Odds to Win: +800
- Total: 226.5 points
The Los Angeles Clippers play the Miami Heat
The Heat take to the home court of the Clippers on Monday at 10:30 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: BSSC and BSSUN
- Stream Live: Watch this game on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAC Record: 19-12
- MIA Record: 19-13
- LAC Stats: 116.6 PPG (11th in NBA), 112.2 Opp. PPG (10th)
- MIA Stats: 113.3 PPG (20th in NBA), 111.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- LAC Key Player: Paul George (22.9 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.0 APG)
- MIA Key Player: Bam Adebayo (22.0 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: LAC -6.5
- LAC Odds to Win: -275
- MIA Odds to Win: +225
- Total: 227.5 points
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World rings in 2024 after war, bots and Barbie
Jubilant crowds bid farewell on Sunday to the hottest year on record, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and devastating wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Much of the world’s population — now more than eight billion — is hoping to shake off high living costs and global tumult in 2024, which will bring elections concerning half the world’s population and the Paris Olympics.
In Sydney, the self-proclaimed “New Year’s capital of the world”, more than a million partygoers packed around the harbour, with city officials and police warning that all vantage points were full.
Sydneysiders gathered through the day at prominent sites, defying uncharacteristically dank weather, and were not disappointed when the Harbour Bridge and other landmarks were garlanded in light and colour by eight tonnes of fireworks.
Pyrotechnics also illuminated the skies in Auckland, Hong Kong, Manila and Indonesia.
READ: World prepares to ring in 2024
Nudist bathers wearing Santa hats waded into the mild Mediterranean waters of southern France while revellers munched on skewers of meat and danced in the streets in traditional end-of-year celebrations in Greece’s Thessaloniki.
The last 12 months brought “Barbieheimer” to the box office, a proliferation of human-seeming artificial intelligence tools, and a world-first whole-eye transplant.
India outgrew China as the world’s most populous country, and then became the first nation to land an unmanned craft on the Moon’s south pole.
It was also the hottest year since records began in 1880, with a spate of climate-fuelled disasters striking across the world.
Fans bade adieu to “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Tina Turner, “Friends” actor Matthew Perry, hell-raising Anglo-Irish songsmith Shane MacGowan, jazz composer and band leader Carla Bley and master dystopian novelist Cormac McCarthy.
READ: Israelis and Palestinians end dark year, with no end in sight to war
Rebuilding
Perhaps more than anything, 2023 will be remembered for war in the Middle East, after Hamas’s unprecedented October 7 raids on southern Israel and Israel’s ferocious reprisals on Gaza.
The United Nations estimates that almost two million Gazans have been displaced since Israel’s siege began, or about 85 percent of the peacetime population.
With once-bustling Gaza City neighbourhoods reduced to rubble, there were few places left to mark the new year — and fewer loved ones to celebrate with.
“It was a black year full of tragedies,” said 37-year-old Abed Akkawi, who fled the city with his wife and three children to a UN shelter in Rafah, southern Gaza.
“God willing this war will end, the new year will be a better one, and we will be able to return to our homes and rebuild them, or even live in a tent on the rubble,” he told AFP.
In Tel Aviv, Israel, 24-year-old Ran Stahl preferred to work his shift at a wine bar during New Year’s Eve, saying he didn’t have the heart to celebrate.
“The minute I start dancing, the sadness and mourning come back”, said Stahl, whose friend died at the trance music festival during Hamas’s October 7 attack
There was hope in Ukraine, where Russia’s invasion grinds towards its second anniversary.
“Victory! We are waiting for it and believe that Ukraine will win,” said Tetiana Shostka, 42, as air raid sirens blared in Kyiv.
Ukraine-Russia war
Some in Vladimir Putin’s Russia are also weary of the conflict.
“In the new year I would like the war to end, a new president, and a return to normal life,” said 55-year-old theatre decorator and Moscow resident Zoya Karpova.
But Putin himself remained defiant in his New Year’s Eve address, vowing that Russia “will never back down” and praising front-line troops.
Putin is already Russia’s longest-tenured leader since Joseph Stalin and will again be on the ballot for a March election, though few expect it to be fully free or fair.
In Rome, Pope Francis prayed for the victims of conflicts around the globe, citing Ukrainians, Palestinians and Israelis, the people of Sudan and the “martyred Rohingya” of Myanmar.
“At the end of a year, have the courage to ask how many lives have been torn apart in armed conflicts, how many deaths?” the 87-year-old pontiff said after his Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square.
“And how much destruction, how much suffering, how much poverty? Those who have an interest in these conflicts, listen to the voice of conscience.”
To the polls
Several pivotal elections are scheduled in 2024, with the political fate of more than four billion people to be decided in contests that will shape Britain, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, Venezuela and a host of other nations.
In his televised New Year’s address, French President Emmanuel Macron said the European Parliament elections in June would present “a decisive choice” between “the continuation of Europe, or blocking it” at a time when war is at Europe’s doorstep in Ukraine.
But one election in particular promises global consequences.
In the United States, Democrat Joe Biden, 81, and Republican Donald Trump, 77, appear set for a November rerun of their divisive 2020 presidential contest.
As the incumbent, Biden has at times appeared to show his advancing age and even his supporters worry about the toll of another bruising four years in office.
There are at least as many concerns about a Trump return.
He faces prosecution on several counts and 2024 could determine whether the bombastic self-proclaimed billionaire goes to the Oval Office or jail.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II abdicates
Denmark’s popular Queen Margrethe II, Europe’s longest-serving monarch, chose her New Year’s Eve address to announce her coming abdication.
The 83-year-old monarch will step down in favour of her son, Crown Prince Frederik, after 52 years on the throne.
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College Football Bowl Game Computer Picks & Predictions
According to our projections, the best bet against the spread out of 39 FBS postseason matchups is Florida State (+22.5) -- for more suggestions, including parlay opportunities, see below.
See computer predictions and insights for that game and more in this article.
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Pick: Florida State +22.5 vs. Georgia
- Matchup: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida State Seminoles
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Florida State by 2.2 points
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: December 30
- TV Channel: ESPN
Pick: Tulane +11.5 vs. Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies at Tulane Green Wave
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Tulane by 3.9 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 27
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: LSU -8.5 vs. Wisconsin
- Matchup: Wisconsin Badgers at LSU Tigers
- Projected Favorite & Spread: LSU by 21.3 points
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: January 1
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Live Stream: Fubo
Pick: Ohio +1.5 vs. Georgia Southern
- Matchup: Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Ohio by 10.7 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Pick: Boise State +6.5 vs. UCLA
- Matchup: UCLA Bruins at Boise State Broncos
- Projected Favorite & Spread: Boise State by 5.5 points
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
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Over 40.5 - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame
- Matchup: Oregon State Beavers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Projected Total: 55.0 points
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: December 29
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 40.5 - Miami (OH) vs. Appalachian State
- Matchup: Miami (OH) RedHawks at Appalachian State Mountaineers
- Projected Total: 51.3 points
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: December 16
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo
Over 47.5 - SMU vs. Boston College
- Matchup: SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Projected Total: 55.6 points
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: December 28
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Over 46.5 - UTSA vs. Marshall
- Matchup: UTSA Roadrunners at Marshall Thundering Herd
- Projected Total: 54.5 points
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: December 19
- TV Channel: ESPN
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Under 66.5 - Georgia Tech vs. UCF
- Matchup: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Projected Total: 59.6 points
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: December 22
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
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A surfer in Hawaii died at the hospital after a shark attack Saturday.
According toMaui County authorities, they received a report at around 11 a.m. local time Saturday about “a miscellaneous type incident.” Upon arrival, they discovered that Ocean Safety Officers had rescued and transported Jason Carter, a 39-year-old man, to shore using a jet ski.
Responders conducted life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived, and Carter was then taken to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment.
According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Carter, who is originally from Haiku, faced the shark encounter while surfing at Paia Bay, where shark warning signs are placed on beaches one mile on either side of the bay.
While initial signs of foul play were not evident, the police department reports that the investigation is ongoing and an autopsy has been scheduled.
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By John Lee.
US-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has been awarded a $13,541,434 definitization modification (PZ0001) to previously awarded contract FA8553-23-F-0007 for C-130J contract logistic support.
The contract modification definitizes prices for contractor sustainment support services to include technical assistance, logistics support, aircraft maintenance support, repair and procurement of C-130J spares, repair and procurement of C-130J support equipment, technical data support, and maintenance planning for the Iraq Air Force C-130J fleet.
Work will be performed at Martyr Mohammed Ala Air Base, Baghdad, Iraq; and Marietta, Georgia, and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2024.
This contract involves Foreign Military Sales to Iraq. Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $13,541,434 are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity.
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Pacers vs. Bucks Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - January 1
The Milwaukee Bucks (24-8) host the Indiana Pacers (17-14) after winning six home games in a row. The Bucks are favored by 6.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, January 1, 2024.
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Pacers vs. Bucks Game Info & Odds
- Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: BSWI and BSIN
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- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
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Pacers vs. Bucks Score Prediction
- Prediction: Bucks 127 - Pacers 120
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Spread & Total Prediction for Pacers vs. Bucks
- Pick ATS: Bucks (- 6.5)
- Computer Predicted Spread: Bucks (-7.0)
- Pick OU:
Under (259.5)
- Computer Predicted Total: 247.3
- The Bucks have covered less often than the Pacers this year, tallying an ATS record of 15-17-0, compared to the 17-14-0 record of the Pacers.
- Milwaukee covers the spread when it is a 6.5-point favorite or more 44.4% of the time. That's more often than Indiana covers as an underdog of 6.5 or more (never covered this season).
- When it comes to going over the total in 2023-24, Indiana and its opponents do it more often (71% of the time) than Milwaukee and its opponents (65.6%).
- The Bucks have a .774 winning percentage as a moneyline favorite (24-7) this season, higher than the .533 winning percentage for the Pacers as a moneyline underdog (8-7).
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Pacers Performance Insights
- On offense, the Pacers are the best team in the league (126.6 points per game). But on defense they are second-worst (124.8 points allowed per game).
- On the glass, Indiana is second-worst in the league in rebounds (40 per game). It is ninth in rebounds allowed (42.8 per game).
- This season the Pacers are best in the NBA in assists at 30.8 per game.
- Indiana is 15th in the league in turnovers per game (13.1) and 13th in turnovers forced (13.4).
- The Pacers are the fourth-best team in the league in 3-pointers made (15 per game) and best in 3-point percentage (39%).
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Yearender: Global upheavals and renewal -- a review of 2023
A visitor takes selfies at the Houston Zoo Lights held in Houston, Texas, the United States, Dec. 30, 2023. The Houston Zoo Lights runs from Nov. 17, 2023 through Jan. 7, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)
More and more players on the international stage have joined China's calls for joint actions in addressing the various global risks and challenges to deliver a bright future of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit for future generations.
BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) -- As the New Year's ball is about to drop, let's review the passing year.
This was a year of upheavals: Global economic growth hit the brakes, the geopolitical landscape shook with increasing intensity, regional conflicts erupted like wildfire, humanitarian crises worsened, and a web of traditional and non-traditional security risks emerged.
In the midst of the turmoil, divisions, opposition, confusion, hesitation, and anxiety loomed large. Instability and uncertainty gripped this ever-changing world, forcing humanity to forge a new path forward, carrying with it the promise of hope and renewal.
More and more players on the international stage have joined China's calls for joint actions in addressing the various global risks and challenges to deliver a bright future of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit for future generations.
Palestinians conduct rescue work at destroyed buildings after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, Oct. 25, 2023.(Photo by Yasser Qudih/Xinhua)
GEOPOLITICAL CONFLICTS FLARE UP
The world witnessed the emergence of multiple geopolitical flashpoints in 2023, creating an atmosphere fraught with tension and opposition.
According to a study by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a British think tank, in 2023, as much as 183 regional conflicts occurred in the world, a record high annual number in the past three decades.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to drag on, with both sides in a state of exhaustion and only the United States reaping the benefits.
By pulling strings in Congress to secure military aid for Ukraine, the United States aims to weaken Russia's power through proxy.
With Ukraine being drained of resources, and Russia gradually adapting to the new normal of warfare, the spillover effects of the conflict continue to chip away at the very fabric of global security.
According to United Nations (UN) statistics, civilian casualties have exceeded 10,000 in the 21 months since the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
However, despite all the costs, Western countries will not easily give up playing with their puppet on a string in the conflict; as long as it remains profitable, they will continue to reap the tragic dividends, and perpetuate the crisis.
A damaged building hit by recent shelling is pictured in Donetsk, Dec. 19, 2023. (Photo by Victor/Xinhua)
The deterioration of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become another major geopolitical flashpoint this year.
On Sept. 30, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan claimed that the United States helped make the Middle East region quieter than it had "been in two decades."
Just seven days later, a new round of Israeli-Palestinian conflict erupted.
The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Oct. 7 launched the Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel, resulting in heavy casualties. In response, Israel carried out strikes on tens of thousands of targets in the Gaza Strip, causing over 20,000 Palestinian deaths and leaving more than 50,000 injured.
The conflict dealt a heavy blow to the stability of the Middle East, signifying a complete failure of U.S. Middle East policy.
Regarding both the Israeli-Palestinian and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, Washington's contradictory accusations against Russia and its blind support for Israel have exposed its double standards.
The stark contrast between the assistance to Ukraine and its disregard for Palestine clearly highlighted the U.S. pursuit of hegemony and self-serving policies.
Across the globe, the conflicts in Syria, Libya, and Yemen are far from being extinguished. Intense battles have erupted within Sudan, lasting for months and resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and over 7 million people displaced.
In Eurasia, Azerbaijan and Armenia are locked in a standoff. In Latin America, tensions are high between Venezuela and Guyana. On the Korean Peninsula, the arrival of a U.S. strategic nuclear submarine in South Korea and the expansion of joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, coupled with the launch of a military reconnaissance satellite by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), have escalated the situation.
In Southeast Asia, clashes continue between local armed groups in northern Myanmar. In Africa, coups have erupted in nations such as Niger and Gabon. The proposal of military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States in Niger elicited a vehement response from Mali and Burkina Faso, exacerbating tensions within the region.
People queue up outside the headquarters of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in Santa Clara, California, the United States, March 13, 2023. The SVB was closed on March 10 by regulators. (Photo by Li Jianguo/Xinhua)
GLOBAL ECONOMY IN STAGNATION
In 2023, the global economy grappled with the hurdles on its path to a much-needed recovery, including escalating geopolitical tension, surging natural disasters, and the growing trend of deglobalization and trade protectionism.
In its latest economic outlook report, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has projected global gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 2.9 percent in 2023, followed by a slowdown to 2.7 percent in 2024 and a slight improvement to 3 percent in 2025.
In 2023, the global financial landscape took a major hit as the Federal Reserve announced aggressive interest rate hikes, sending shockwaves through the global banking industry. This has led to the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank in the United States.
Meanwhile, the specter of recession was looming over several European countries as the new year dawned. Nations including Germany, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Sweden are expecting an economic slide of less than 1 percent, according to the European Commission.
While the EU was struggling amid a stalling economy, a few others were bucking the trend. Asia continued to be a major contributor to global growth, and the Chinese economy demonstrated noticeable resilience with positive prospects in the long run.
In November, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised China's economic growth forecast for 2023 upward to 5.4 percent from a previous 5.0 percent.
"The Chinese economy is on track to meet the government's 2023 growth target, reflecting a strong post-COVID recovery," read a statement by the IMF's First Deputy Managing Director, Gita Gopinath, following a visit to China.
International trade, marked by a burgeoning imbalance and recurring frictions between economies, has fallen short of expectations due to geopolitical confrontation and the resurgence of protectionism that harms global trade.
As a result, the volume of world merchandise trade was expected to grow by 0.8 percent this year, less than half of the 1.7 percent increase forecast in April, according to a forecast released by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in October.
The growing trend of fragmentation posed an additional risk to global trade, raising concerns among insiders in the global trade arena.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno highlighted the potential risk of trade fragmentation due to geopolitical strains during a WTO forum in September.
"Estimates by the WTO and the IMF suggest the potential losses from fragmentation could range from 5 percent to 7 percent of global GDP. This would be like removing the GDPs of India and Italy from the global economy. The cost is massive," he said.
The IMF also warned in its new World Economic Outlook report that the intensification of geoeconomic fragmentation will not only mean high costs for global prosperity, but also hamper multilateral cooperation, and industrial and supply chains.
Moreover, a surge in natural disasters added a dramatic twist to the 2023 global landscape.
Earthquakes have rattled the Mideast. On Feb. 6, an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude struck southern Trkiye near the border with Syria, killing more than 50,000 people, leaving millions homeless and causing damage worth an estimated 100 billion U.S. dollars.
On Sept. 8, Morocco was hit by a 6.8-magnitude quake, claiming over 2,900 lives and leaving more than 5,530 injured.
Frequent extreme weather events further crippled the already fragile global economy. A severe heatwave swept across the European and African continent, with Italy reporting temperatures of 48.2 degrees Celsius and Morocco recording an even higher 50.4 degrees Celsius.
Wildfires have been raging in Canada for nearly half a year, scorching an area exceeding 180,000 square kilometers.
Banners of the 15th BRICS summit are seen in a street of Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Cheng)
MULTIPOLAR ORDER ON RISE
In 2023, the principles of multilateralism and a multipolar world were on the rise, gaining increasing support and recognition worldwide.
At the General Debate of the UN General Assembly in September, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of multilateral institutions that match a multipolar world, which is in the making.
"We are moving toward a multipolar world. Multipolarity is creating new opportunities for different countries to lead on the global stage," he said, noting that the challenges facing the world are universal, and they require universal solutions and cannot be solved through small groupings of states or coalitions of the willing.
Such a belief is becoming widely accepted: A unipolar order can no longer address global challenges, and a singular hegemony fails when attempting to dominate the world through wars and money.
The past year also saw an empowered and unified Global South, and left an indelible mark on the world stage.
Following the accession of Iran to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in July, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined the BRICS cooperation bloc a month later.
While the African Union became a permanent member of the Group of 20 (G20), the Group of 77 and China summit in Havana called for greater solidarity and cooperation among the Global South countries.
Developing countries are assuming an increasingly important role globally in advocating and fostering a fairer and more inclusive international order, speaking up louder against injustice and exclusion.
A collective resistance to the dominance of Western powers swept across several countries in Africa, coinciding with the withdrawal of French troops from Niger.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed to strive to eliminate hunger, poverty and injustice during Brazil's term as the rotating presidency of the G20.
Leaders of African countries such as Barbados stood up representing those vulnerable to climate change, urging the developed countries to make greater efforts in curbing the negative impacts of the climate crisis.
Amid the significant global changes, China has always been upholding multilateralism, promoting equity and justice, and fostering cooperation and development.
In November, Chinese President Xi Jinping flew over the Pacific and held a significant meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, in San Francisco, which contributed to a more stable China-U.S. relationship and added new momentum to Asia-Pacific cooperation and world peace and development.
In April, Iran and Saudi Arabia, with the mediation of China, joined forces and resumed diplomatic ties that had been severed for seven years, catalyzing more reconciliations among traditional foes in the Middle East.
In October, the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held in Beijing, during which Xi announced eight major steps China will take to support high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
A multipolar world needs strong and effective multilateral institutions, said Guterres at the opening of the General Debate of the UN General Assembly in September.
"Despite our long list of global challenges, that same spirit of determination can guide us forward. Let us be determined to heal divisions and forge peace, determined to uphold the dignity and worth of every person, determined to realize the Sustainable Development Goals and leave no one behind, determined to reform multilateralism for the 21st century and come together for the common good," he said.
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President To Decide on Bill Setting Up New Tourism Ministry Next Week
Bratislava, December 31 (TASR) - President Zuzana Caputova will take a decision on the government bill aimed at setting up a Tourism and Sport Ministry next week, President Office's communication department director Jozef Matej told TASR, adding that the head of state wants to use the lawful deadline she has to review the draft law.
It was tvnoviny.sk website that broke the news first.
"Due to the complexity of the legislation, the president will use the legal deadline she has for assessing the law. The president will announce her decision in course of next week," said Matej. | https://newsnow.tasr.sk/president-to-decide-on-bill-setting-up-new-tourism-ministry-next-week/ | 2024-01-01T03:03:15Z |
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