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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
- Live Stream: Fubo
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
- Live Stream: Fubo
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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
- Live Stream: Fubo
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
- Live Stream: Fubo
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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Salaar is set to release on December 22.
The special chat will feature SS Rajamouli along with the team of Salaar including Prabhas, director Prashanth Neel and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Hombale Films is one of the most prestigious content creators in the Indian film industry. The prominent production house is gearing up for the grand release of their next biggest venture, Salaar Part 1: CeaseFire, starring Prabhas and directed by Prashanth Neel.
Following the massive response to the teaser, trailer and the songs the film is doing magic in the advance booking which was opened recently.
In a recent surprise, the makers made a special announcement revealing an exciting announcement of an interview ahead of film’s release on Tuesday, December 19. The interview will feature India’s one of the greatest directors SS Rajamouli along with the team of Salaar including Prabhas, director Prashanth Neel and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Sharing the teaser of the interview, makers wrote, “The special interview with @ssrajamouli garu and the dynamic trio of #Salaar will be released this Tuesday, December 19th. Stay tuned for the full interview ⏳ #Prabhas #PrashanthNeel @PrithviOfficial #SalaarCeaseFire #SalaarCeaseFireOnDec22.”
The anticipation of the audiences for the excitement is sure to be raised as watching the trio SS Rajamouli – Prashanth Neel and Prabhas together is one of a kind experience. Ahead of the release, a massive 120 feet cut out of the film has also been installed in the heart of the Mumbai city. The actioner has a duration of 2 hours and 55 minutes and was given an ‘A’ certificate by the censor board.
Hombale Films, Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire will star Prabhas along with Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. Made under the direction of Prashanth Neel, the film is produced by Vijay Kiragandur. The film will be released in theatres on December 22, 2023 | https://bdnewstimes.com/salaar-ss-rajamouli-asks-prabhas-prithviraj-and-prashanth-neel-if-the-film-has-a-kgf-connect-watch/ | 2024-01-01T03:36:39Z |
Climate Change Forum in Dubai to discuss key challenges facing humanity
The Climate Change Forum, which is part of the World Government Summit, taking place in Dubai from 10-12 February, will bring together decision makers, international organisations, senior government officials, business and thought leaders and media personalities from across the world and the region to assess the human and environmental impact of climate change; identify creative solutions to combat it; and discuss ways of ensuring compliance with the Paris Climate Agreement and The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has said that discussing critical issues that face humanity such as Climate Change at WGS reflects the UAE's stance on the importance of a collective dialogue on the topic as well as supporting international efforts and encouraging new radical solutions to tackle climate change.
The minister said that his ministry works with all partners to preserve the environment and ensure sustainability of resources, which is in line with the UAE's commitment to protecting and preserving the nature and environment.
The preparatory meeting for the Climate Summit aims to prepare an agenda, recommendations and draft resolutions to be presented and adopted during the United Nations Climate Summit in September. The meeting will witness the highest international participation in terms of official representation of countries, the private sector and civil society organisations since the Paris Agreement 2015.
The Forum will discuss topics such as Climate Change and its Impact on Human Health, Climate Change and Biodiversity Health among others.
The UAE is committed to tackling the consequences of climate change and promoting efforts to combat it at the national level by moving to a low-carbon green economy in line with the 2015-2030 UAE Green Agenda, the National Climate Change Plan 2017-2050 and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050, and through several international initiatives to deploy renewable energy solutions and help affected countries and regions adapt to the effects of climate change. | https://en.inform.kz/news/climate-change-forum-in-dubai-to-discuss-key-challenges-facing-humanity_a3496575/ | 2024-01-01T03:36:44Z |
Google agrees to settle $5bn lawsuit over 'incognito' mode
Google has agreed to settle a consumer privacy lawsuit seeking at least $5 billion in damages over allegations it tracked the data of users who thought they were browsing the internet privately.
The object of the lawsuit was the "incognito" mode on Google's Chrome browser that the plaintiffs said gave users a false sense that what they were surfing online was not being tracked by the Silicon Valley tech firm.
But internal Google emails brought forward in the lawsuit demonstrated that users using incognito mode were being followed by the search and advertising behemoth for measuring web traffic and selling ads.
In a court filing, the judge confirmed that lawyers for Google reached a preliminary agreement to settle the class action lawsuit -- originally filed in 2020 -- which claimed that "millions of individuals" had likely been affected.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs were seeking at least $5,000 for each user it said had been tracked by the firm's Google Analytics or Ad Manager services even when in the private browsing mode and not logged into their Google account.
This would have amounted to at least $5 billion, though the settlement amount will likely not reach that figure, and no amount was given for the preliminary settlement between the parties.
Google and lawyers for the consumers did not respond to an AFP request for comment.
The settlement came just weeks after Google was refused a request that the case be decided by a judge. A jury trial was set to begin next year.
The lawsuit, filed in a California court, claimed Google's practices had infringed on users' privacy by "intentionally" deceiving them with the incognito option.
The original complaint alleged that Google and its employees had been given the "power to learn intimate details about individuals' lives, interests, and internet usage."
"Google has made itself an unaccountable trove of information so detailed and expansive that George Orwell could never have dreamed it," it added.
A formal settlement is expected for court approval by February 24, 2024.
Class action lawsuits have become the main venue to challenge big tech companies on data privacy matters in the United States, which lacks a comprehensive law on the handling of personal data.
In August, Google paid $23 million to settle a long-running case over giving third-parties access to user search data.
In 2022, Facebook parent company Meta settled a similar case, agreeing to pay $725 million over the handling of user data. | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/google-agrees-settle-5bn-lawsuit-over-incognito-mode-3506371 | 2024-01-01T03:36:45Z |
And the winner is...
Congratulations to Roberta in Westlake for winning the raffle! On Saturday night, they were announced as the winner of the “A Home for the Holidays” raffle.
Congratulations to Roberta in Westlake for winning the raffle! On Saturday night, they were announced as the winner of the “A Home for the Holidays” raffle.
Jacqueline Addo remembers the time two years ago when her husband Joshua confided to her that the stress of adjusting to life in Canada from Ghana was proving too much for him to bear.He had reached a breaking point, and her own mental health wasn't great."I was just a shadow of myself, basically," she said.Joshua was struggling to find a job in his field as a financial adviser, and had instead worked stints at a courier company and at Costco.With Jacqueline looking after their children, they we
For some Jenny Agutter will always be associated with children, more specifically with Roberta Waterbury, or “Bobbie”, the oldest of the three siblings in the classic 1970 film The Railway Children. So, even though she has just turned 71, her connection these past two decades with Go Beyond, one of the Telegraph’s four Christmas charities which gives vulnerable children holidays in the countryside and by the sea, feels entirely of a piece.
ABC aired an interview Sunday with three former White House staffers who testified before the Jan. 6 committee, and Trump was not pleased
Taylor Swift is often seen onstage in sparkling dresses and flowing gowns. But sometimes, she opts for daring bodysuits and see-through outfits.
"It would be great to know who the real allies are," the "Friends" star wrote of organizations and advocates he says refuse to believe victims The post David Schwimmer Calls Out Advocacy Groups That Don’t Believe Hamas Sexual Assault Survivors: ‘Where Is Their Outrage?’ appeared first on TheWrap.
Brad Allen's crew has been involved in multiple controversies this season.
It is the custom of this column at the turn of each year to make negative predictions. That is, to put forward things that may have been expected to happen but will not. At the end of what has been one of the most depressing twelve month periods that most of us can recall, this lot of anti-predictions is deliberately skewed in the direction of hope and optimism while still, I sincerely believe, remaining credible.
Prague has refused to attend a UN Security Council meeting called by Moscow over an alleged Ukrainian attack on Belgorod on Dec. 30, amid the Russian Defense Ministry claims that Czech-made Vampire RM-70 multiple rocket launchers were involved.
A recent survey showed just over 1-in-4 adults 59 or older had no retirement savings.
If election officials block former President Donald Trump from state ballots — having first been given a green light by the Supreme Court — it could become practically mathematically impossible for him to win the 2024 vote, writes David Mark.
A Russian egg magnate has survived an assassination attempt two days after the authorities started investigating him for alleged price fixing.
Taylor Swift wore a jacket to Chiefs’ New Year’s Eve game that was similar to one Travis Kelce was seen in at the Christmas Day game.
'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' alum revealed her 13th diagnosis of the disease back in September
Rep. Lauren Boebert's decision to switch districts could deflate conservative enthusiasm in the 3rd district and help Democrats flip the seat in 2024.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected. In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
The King and Queen did not want their loyal subjects to be left out - so they set up an amazing sounds system outside St Mary Magdalene Church
A husband and wife and their two sons, ages 10 and 12, were found dead in a suburban New York home Saturday in what authorities described as a murder-suicide by a police sergeant. Police officials said Watson Morgan, a sergeant with the Bronxville Police Department, fatally shot his wife, Ornela Morgan, 43, and their sons before taking his own life. The four bodies were discovered by police just after midnight on Friday at the family’s home in New City, a suburb of New York City, after Morgan failed to show up for his evening shift at the Bronxville Police Department.
BEIJING (Reuters) -A sweeping purge of Chinese generals has weakened the People's Liberation Army, exposing deep-rooted corruption that could take more time to fix and slow Chinese leader Xi Jinping's military modernization drive amid geopolitical tensions, analysts say. China's top lawmakers senior military officers from the national legislative body on Friday, state media reported, a step that typically precedes further punishment for wayward cadres. Many of these were from the Rocket Force - a key arm of the PLA overseeing tactical and nuclear missiles.
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Jennifer Lopez continued her trip with Ben Affleck in St. Barts, showing off her beach fashion and toned physique. | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/winner-031848880.html | 2024-01-01T03:36:46Z |
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican marked the first anniversary on Sunday (Dec 31) of the death of Pope Benedict XVI, with one of his closest aides saying he never would have approved a recent declaration allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.
Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, who was the Church's doctrinal chief under Benedict, and Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, who was Benedict's private secretary, both German, were two headliners at an event marking the anniversary and organised by the conservative US-based Catholic television network EWTN.
"It never would have happened (under Benedict) because it was so ambiguous," Mueller said on the sidelines of the event when asked by Reuters about the landmark declaration issued on Dec 18.
While the December declaration says such blessings cannot resemble the sacrament of matrimony between a man and a woman and cannot be part of rituals or liturgies, some advocates of more inclusion of LGBT people saw it as a possible precursor of same-sex marriage in the Church.
"There is no homosexual matrimony. It does not exist, it cannot exist, despite ideologies we have (today)," said Mueller, whom Francis removed as head of the Vatican's doctrinal department after Benedict resigned in 2013.
Francis briefly noted the anniversary in his Sunday blessing to crowds in St. Peter's Square, saying Benedict had "served the Church with love and wisdom" and that he "We feel so much affection, so much gratitude, so much admiration for him".
Francis then asked the crowd for a round of applause for Benedict, who was the first pope in 700 years to step down instead of rule for life.
Mueller said that while his personal relationship with Francis is "very good" he does not hesitate to disagree with him in public on doctrinal issues because "we are not in the Soviet Union where only one leader has a say".
Mueller said "the best thing we can do for the pope is always to be close to the Catholic truth and faith and not to be here as adulators".
Earlier in St. Peter's Basilica, Gaenswein, Benedict's secretary, said a memorial Mass for Benedict. Gaenswein's voice broke twice with emotion while reading his homily.
Benedict's shock resignation divided the Church, with many saying he should not have stepped down.
His 10 years living in the Vatican as "pope emeritus" widened the conservative-progressive divide, with some diehard traditionalists not recognising Francis as leader.
"I think many polemics will be forgotten," Gaenswein said on the sidelines of the television event. "What remains is the substance, and (as for) the substance of his papacy, history will judge".
Gaenswein, who Francis dispatched back to Germany after Benedict died, said that when Benedict decided to resign, the former pope was convinced he had at most a year left to live.
"I pray he will be a saint. I wish he will be a saint. And I am convinced he will be a saint," he said.
ALSO READ: Pope Francis orders ex-aide of Pope Benedict to leave Vatican | https://www.asiaone.com/world/benedict-would-have-banned-same-sex-blessings-aide-says-anniversary | 2024-01-01T03:36:46Z |
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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Odds to score a TD this game: +375 (Bet $10 to win $37.50 if he scores a TD)
- This year Moore has caught 19 passes on 31 targets for 394 yards, averaging 28.1 yards per game.
- Moore does not have a TD reception this year in 14 games.
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Constitutional Council announces decision on Presidential appeal
As reported previously, the Head of State in his address asks to respond to the following question:
"Whether the list of grounds for early termination of powers of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, set forth by paragraph 3, article 42
of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan exhaustive?"
The Сonstitutional Council explained that this provision of the Constitution does not contain a full list of grounds for early termination of powers of the President of the Republic.
According to the Council, the right of the Head of State to resign derives from Basic Law. This right is an element of presidential form of government and constitutional status of the President. It belongs to the President both as a person and as a citizen of Kazakhstan, and derives from other provisions of the Constitution, which enshrine constitutional rights of each individual, in particular, freedom to work, free choice of occupation and profession (paragraph 1, article 13, paragraph 1, article 24, etc.).
The Constitutional Council is of the opinion that the phrase in paragraph 3, article 42 of the Constitution «...as well as in the case of early discharge of the President from office...» also covers the resignation of the Head of State as a basis for early termination of his/her powers.
The full text of normative decree is published in the press. | https://en.inform.kz/news/constitutional-council-announces-decision-on-presidential-appeal_a3498697/ | 2024-01-01T03:36:50Z |
WMAR's Kara Burnett rings in the New Year at the Inner Harbor
WMAR's Kara Burnett rings in the New Year at the Inner Harbor
WMAR's Kara Burnett rings in the New Year at the Inner Harbor
Taylor Swift is often seen onstage in sparkling dresses and flowing gowns. But sometimes, she opts for daring bodysuits and see-through outfits.
For some Jenny Agutter will always be associated with children, more specifically with Roberta Waterbury, or “Bobbie”, the oldest of the three siblings in the classic 1970 film The Railway Children. So, even though she has just turned 71, her connection these past two decades with Go Beyond, one of the Telegraph’s four Christmas charities which gives vulnerable children holidays in the countryside and by the sea, feels entirely of a piece.
Meghan Markle shared glimpses of a beautiful New Year's trip to Iceland in an unearthed Instagram post from a couple of years before her marriage to husband Prince Harry
Lively shared a photo of her multitasking mom moment, showing her pumping device clipped to her jeans with the wire disappearing underneath her shirt
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Taylor Swift wore a jacket to Chiefs’ New Year’s Eve game that was similar to one Travis Kelce was seen in at the Christmas Day game.
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The King and Queen did not want their loyal subjects to be left out - so they set up an amazing sounds system outside St Mary Magdalene Church
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Abdul claims that the producer sexually assaulted her on two occasions
'Baby, get down now': Mom and son parked at 7-Eleven witness moments surrounding murder-suicide | https://ca.news.yahoo.com/wmars-kara-burnett-rings-inner-031243898.html | 2024-01-01T03:36:52Z |
How China talked markets out of a run on the yuan
In recent months, China has sought to stabilise the yuan by orchestrating buying by state banks and giving market guidance to bankers.
The strategy of moral suasion marks a sharp break from Beijing's approach the last time the currency was on the ropes, in 2015.
Back then, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) resorted to official intervention as the central bank burned $1 trillion in reserves to shore it up.
This year, as China's economy wobbled and money left the country, the PBOC took a starkly different approach, defending the currency by signalling to markets what kind of selling it would and would not tolerate.
Interviews with 28 market participants show at least two dozen cases where regulators closely and frequently steered market participants through a range of co-ordinated actions this year to resist strong downward pressure on the yuan.
The PBOC and State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the currency regulator, did not respond to Reuters' faxed questions about its approach. PBOC governor Pan Gongshenghas previously said regulators would prevent exchange rate overshooting risks and maintain stable FX market operations.
The strategy market participants and analysts described to Reuters has prevented a destabilising yuan slide.
However, they told Reuters that it has also chilled large parts of China's foreign exchange market, crashing trading volumes and raising questions about the yuan's chances of becoming a global reserve currency.
"The circumstances ... at the moment are considerably more complicated because there are both domestic as well as global macroeconomic factors," said Eswar Prasad, Tolani senior professor of international trade policy at Cornell University.
He described the PBOC's use of "non-standard measures to intervene in foreign exchange markets" as a form of "triage" to stop the yuan falling too rapidly.
As the currency of the world's second-largest economy and biggest exporter, the yuan's value determines the price of goods around the world and trillions of dollars in capital flows. It also serves as a barometer of China's challenges.
A Chinese forex regulator, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the currency's value was ultimately determined by fundamentals and currently a product of how "effectively China can thwart decoupling", a reference to Western efforts to reduce economic reliance on China.
Ten traders interviewed by Reuters said key warnings first emerged in June when the PBOC's daily yuan guidance that determines its trading range for the day, known as the midpoint, started to diverge from market expectations.
In theory, the midpoint is based on contributions from 14 banks and referenced to the previous day's trade and overnight moves, which should make it easy for markets to predict.
By August, however, the midpoint's yawning deviation from trader estimates was read by the traders interviewed by Reuters as a signal the PBOC did not want the currency to go where markets were pushing it.
Managing a currency can be a white-knuckle ride.
In 2015, China cut the yuan's midpoint by 2 percent, with the PBOC saying it was a one-off move to bring the trading band in line with market pricing.
Fearing further devaluations, however, investors sold Chinese assets, sending stocks and the yuan into freefall and forcing the bank to use reserves to stabilise the currency.
This time, efforts to manage the yuan involved more targeted and specific directions to banks and currency market participants, according to the traders who spoke to Reuters.
For example, whenever momentum seemed against the yuan, state-owned banks quietly became buyers, the traders said. This generally happened around psychologically significant currency levels and seemed aimed at containing volatility.
Those traders told Reuters that in late May they noticed state banks stepping in with two days of yuan buying after the currency hit its lowest then for 2023.
Similarly, state banks' yuan buying intensified in December after Moody's announced a cut in China's ratings outlook.
Individual traders were not able to estimate the size of buying nor was Reuters able to confirm whether such trading was directed by the central bank.
Official data shows no evidence the PBOC sold dollars outright as it did in 2015. However, market participants noted banks sold dollars acquired by currency swaps, which would not be seen in such data.
At the same time, smaller lenders have experienced increased "window guidance" or unofficial, verbal advice from regulators to have both banks and their clients reduce dollar holdings, according to six trader and banking sources.
In June and July, the China FX Market Self-Regulatory Framework, which is overseen by the PBOC, told major state-owned banks to cut dollar deposit rates, which would encourage exporters and households to switch dollar receipts into yuan, market watchers said.
The pressure on bankers has mirrored pressure on the yuan, which is down almost 2.8 percent against the dollar this year even though the benchmark dollar index lost 2.2 percent.
On Sept. 8, the yuan struck a 16-year low. A few days later, managers at eight major banks were summoned to Beijing to meet PBOC officials, according to five banking sources, two of whom attended the meeting.
They were told companies wishing to buy more than $50 million would need approval from the PBOC, three sources said.
Bankers were also told they needed to cut spot trading, stagger dollar buying and not hold net long dollar positions at the end of any trading day, two sources said.
Authorities also focused on monitoring exporters' foreign exchange buying and selling plans given their large currency holdings and outsized sway on yuan moves.
In recent months, regulators have called banks and queried them with surveys on a near weekly basis on the intentions of exporter customers, according to officials at five banks who spoke to Reuters. Such calls had previously been sporadic and surveys sent only monthly.
The volume of yuan traded onshore slumped 73% from August's level to a record low of 1.85 trillion yuan in October. That shows China's bankers have heeded the call to reduce trading, particularly dollar buying, but also that the central bank's efforts are chilling the market, analysts say.
For now, however, the currency appears to have stabilised comfortably above September's 16-year low.
Market players are unwilling to directly fight the PBOC -- but nor are they willing to acquiesce entirely.
"I've been closely monitoring dollar prices this year, as I have dollar payments coming in every few weeks," said one Shanghai-based exporter of electronic components surnamed Zhu.
"The daily question has been: 'Do I need to save them, or convert them back into yuan?'" So far, she has saved them on expectations of a better yuan price for her dollars. | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/how-china-talked-markets-out-run-the-yuan-3507066 | 2024-01-01T03:36:52Z |
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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There’s a lot going on for the culture maven. From avant-garde ideas to packed museum and gallery itineraries, international artiste-themed gigs and iconic art shows, take your pick
A view of the interiors of Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum. File Pic
Compiled by Shriram Iyengar, Tanishka D’Lyma, Devanshi Doshi and Devashish Kamble
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Coming in: All year
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Tasneem Mehta
Dr Bhau Daji Lad (BDL) Museum in Byculla will reopen its doors to the public in February with an eye on new experiences. “Our audiences can look forward to conversations and artist walkthroughs of the ongoing exhibition, History Lab and the Elegy of Visceral Incantations by TV Santhosh in early January. Additionally, we will be restarting our popular monthly screenings of art films and live performances,” says Tasneem Mehta, director, BDL Museum.
A second museum-centred book is also in the pipeline, Mehta reveals. “After the success of Mumbai-A City Through Objects, 101 Stories from the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum in which we foregrounded stories about the Museum’s collection and its connection to the city, we look forward to publishing another book, A Decade of Difference. It will explore the contemporary art interventions that have taken place in the Museum as it was India’s first to showcase contemporary art in a traditional museum building,” the director adds.
Table-a rasa
Coming in: January 2024
At TBA
A previous turntable session
Jude D’Souza, co-founder of the city-based The Revolver Club has plans to host their first ever turntable festival to host collectors, musicians and enthusiasts of all types of vinyl playing mediums. “We realised that there is a growing interest in not just vinyl records, but also sound equipment and turntables,” he points out. The festival will offer something for both amateurs and professional collectors.
Gallery-side view
Coming in: February to April
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (CSMVS) has a busy calendar year, starting with a visit from ancient history’s icons, Dame Mary Beard, who will deliver a lecture on the art of the ancient Greeks. “CSMVS has invited her in relation to the ongoing international project The CSMVS Ancient World Project, the first manifestation of which is the exhibition Ancient Sculptures: India, Egypt, Assyria, Greece, Rome,” reveals museum director Dr Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The museum’s expansion plans will come to fruition in April with the opening of the long-awaited Mumbai gallery. Created in association with the Hemendra Kothari Foundation, Mukherjee called it “a platform to present, in regular cycles, themes from the city that connect its heritage to its present. The first exposition will focus on the People of Mumbai.” The same month will also witness the expansion of the museum’s already existing Indian Arms and Armour section. Curated by Nilanjana Som, it will display new objects from the reserve collection with a focus on technique, history and include the backstory of the collection.
Spotlight on RK
Coming in: December 2024
On the centenary birth anniversary of cine icon, Raj Kapoor in December, the Film Heritage Foundation will host a series of screenings and talks that highlight his contribution into transforming the Hindi film industry in the city into the stuff of small-town dreams. “From restored screenings of films like Awaara, Shri 420 and Mera Naam Joker, the events will feature talks with the Kapoor family, and their connection to Mumbai,” said founder Shivendra Singh Dungarpur.
Bonjour, Bombay!
Coming In: TBA
A representative illustration of the exterior of the store
One of Paris’s first luxury bazaars and an emblem of Art Nouveau architecture, Galeries Lafayette, will launch its flagship Mumbai branch this year. The store will be housed in two century-old buildings in the heritage precinct of Fort. The group shared, the store will put its savoir-faire in fashion and lifestyle to create a concept-store with a bespoke offer that will include over 200 international and local brands. A group member shared, “We aim to perfectly address the expectations of a millennial luxury consumer.”
Jaya returns
Coming in: February
A moment from the previous run of the production
Lillete Dubey’s musical based on The Mahabharata — JAYA! opened nearly 25 years ago and ran for 40 shows. The production is back in a contemporary avatar; it’s written and composed by Sandeep Kanjilal, and directed by Dubey with original music by Ashutosh Phatak.
Lillete Dubey
Dubey shares, “We have reworked a few parts keeping most of the script and lyrics the same. There is a new soundtrack that retains the flavour of rock opera, with a bit of Indian instrumentation, and some new choreography combining the elements of Kalaripayattu, and other dance forms.”
Canvas call
Coming in: TBA
Nalini Malani, Damaged Survivors, 1970, collage and photogram. Pic Courtesy/Nalini Malani
Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation will focus on photography and film practices this year. This includes early cinema archives in collaboration with Alkazi Foundation and CSMVS. Director Puja Vaish shares, “We have solo shows by artists Nalini Malani and Dayanita Singh that look at varied manifestations of photography in cinema and art. Malani will explore the artist’s multi-media practice through her formative years with rare works spanning multiple mediums and archival material. The exhibition by Singh in late 2024 will feature recent photographs, shown in India for the first time.”
Myth maketh art
Coming in January
Shetty with a piece from the exhibition. Pic Courtesy/The Artist
The India premiere of artist Sudarshan Shetty’s One Life Many will take place this month at IF.BE, Ballard Estate. The project is rooted in the threadbare components of a medieval myth retold across time and cultures. Shetty says, “Each variant must add to our understanding of the meaning the story has had for different audiences.” The show comprises a 30-minute video that retells this myth in a contemporary setting, and a body of objects carved from second-hand wood possibly sourced from dismantled buildings in and around the city, among other collections.
Anjolie returns
Coming In: January
Anjolie Ela Menon
One of India’s leading contemporary artists, Anjolie Ela Menon, will return after a nine year-long hiatus from the city with a new exhibition titled Anjolie The Wanton Fabulist for the Art Musings Gallery. From works of sensuality and beauty that blend legendary narratives, Anjolie Ela Menon’s exhibition will also carry resonances of diverse cultures from across the globe.
Gallerist Sangeeta Raghavan notes, “It is a rare treat for art lovers in the city of Mumbai with ‘Anjolie The Wanton Fabulist’, a solo exhibition that brings together recent works of one of India’s leading artists.” Menon recalls, “In 1958, when I was just 17 years old, the great painter, Maqbool Hussain organised my first Bombay solo show at the Bhulabhai Institute.” The upcoming show marks a return to one of her stamping grounds, as the artist calls the city. “Over the years, Bombay became my stamping round with countless appearances. The culmination of my artistic career was a retrospective in 1988, opened by JRD Tata. I moved to Delhi 30 years later, and yearned to exhibit again. I am delighted to be showing in Mumbai almost half a century after my first exhibition here,” she remarks.
Global playlist
Coming in: January, March
Anoushka Shankar, Ali Campbell of UB40 and Ed Sheeran
Exactly a year after Anoushka Shankar tugged at our heartstrings during her last Mumbai visit, the sitar maestro will showcase her latest album, Chapter I: Forever, For Now, in late January. February will witness a bit of Birmingham in Mumbai with UB40, the reggae pop band, heading to Mumbai while in March, pop icon Ed Sheeran (inset) will belt out the biggest hits from his previous five albums as part of the Mathematics tour. | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/a-full-house-23327675 | 2024-01-01T03:36:55Z |
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My (32f) sister Sue (39f) and her husband Dan (44m) have two kids, Lily (11f) and Amy (16f). Recently Dan’s mom broke a leg. She lived alone so Dan and Sue took her in. She got Amy’s bedroom, Amy moved in with Lily.
Late on the 25th Amy showed up at my apartment begging me to let her stay. She said it’s too much, she has zero privacy. Lily’s constantly going through her things, takes clothes without asking, breaks stuff, is so loud that Amy can’t do anything and when Amy complains, her parents just tell her to be patient.
The final straw was when Lily found a present with a note for Amy from a guy from her class. Lily loudly announced Amy was in love and started reading the note to their parents.
No one knew about him yet and the note was obviously personal (nothing inappropriate) so Amy tried to take it from her. The result was her sister startling and Dan yelling at Amy to let go of her. Amy grabbed the note and ran out of the house straight to me (I live close by).
I was at a loss. I said I’d talk to her parents for her and called Sue to let her know Amy was safe and to get her side. Sue asked to come over but Amy didn’t wanna see anyone so Sue said to tell her sorry and that she could stay the night.
The day after we agreed Sue would come alone to talk to Amy. 20 minutes later she shows up with Dan and Lily. Lily apologized to Amy through tears, asking her not to hate her. Amy accepted but looked uncomfortable.
Dan then told Amy to apologize for grabbing Lily but she refused. Dan said she had to for them to get along but Amy said she still didn’t wanna go home. After that the screaming started.
Dan called Amy a spoiled brat, he never had his own room, Amy said if she can’t stay here she’ll go to friends and stop talking to all of us. Lily kept crying and Sue just ignored everything until Dan declared they needed to get back home to his mom and tried to push Amy out the door.
Sue broke them apart and said Dan should take Lily home, she’d handle it. She told Amy she’d make Lily act nicer and asked if that changed anything. Amy said no so Sue said okay, she can stay.
No clue what she told Dan but it didn’t work cause he keeps calling and texting. He says I’m basically kidnapping Amy and enabling her "emotional blackmail", that I’m teaching her if she runs she’ll get whatever she wants.
That it’s not a big deal to share and Lily apologized and is feeling terrible. That Amy is disrespecting his injured mom by not letting her have her room. That I’m interfering in a private matter by giving Amy an out, undermining his authority just because Sue is my sister. Sue says she’s trying but I doubt it.
Dan even showed up at my apartment demanding to talk to Amy. He refused to leave so I let him in but Amy locked herself in the bathroom until he left, threatening to call the cops next time. I’m keeping a kid from her dad which is messed up but I worry where Amy will go if I kick her out. Reconciliation seems far away with all that screaming.
Autumn_Avocado
NTA and thank you for keeping Amy safe. I witnessed my father abusing my siblings when I was a young child. I don’t remember any of it but my body does. Just reading the way Amy’s ‘father’ behaves is enough to get my heart racing and make me have to hold back tears.
There is no reason he should EVER be allowed to act that way around others, especially minors. I hope your sister starts to see his abusive behavior and starts protecting herself and her girls.
Professional_Ad6086
NTA, my ex was a screamer, and my kids are messed up adults because of that. The oldest is angry at the world and is now in an abusive relationship himself. My youngest hid in closets all his life til I got the courage to leave his AH father.
He's now afraid of confrontation because if someone screams at him, he's afraid he'll seriously hurt them physically, and he can. He's a big guy. Growing up with a father who thinks he's justified to do whatever he feels is right, with no thought for the children's feelings, is a horrible way to live. You're giving your niece protection from a bully. Good for you.
FLFD
NTA. To me the most telling two sentences are "The day after we agreed Sue would come alone to talk to Amy. 20 minutes later she shows up with Dan and Lily." with "Sue just ignored everything until Dan declared they needed to get back home to his mom and tried to push Amy out the door" being a close second.
Dan is an absolute AH here. He's using physical force on her in public and cares more about his authority than doing right by his daughter. And your sister can not be trusted. She said she'd come alone and didn't. Just be ready for a second niece doing the same thing in a couple of years unless Dan gets therapy.
QuietCelery7850
I wonder if Lily’s tears were real. She might have just been crying crocodile tears to try and get her way, or her delightful father might have threatened her into it. While Lily is the GC, I bet he’s awfully embarrassed that Amy won’t come home. But not enough to ask her what’s wrong and try and find a solution or even a compromise.
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NTA! It’s hard for kids to share rooms, especially when they’re unaccustomed to doing so. Additionally, the older child needs privacy that she’s not getting because her younger sister is…younger and acting her age. Your BIL is making this harder on everyone than it needs to be. I’m sure it’s not been great for anyone to have an extra person in the house who also needs care. | https://www.someecards.com/lifestyle/family-bonds/aunt-steps-in-as-mediator-in-nieces-family-privacy-crisis/ | 2024-01-01T03:36:59Z |
Chargers' Khalil Mack gets milestone 100th career sack in LA's 16-9 loss to Broncos
DENVER (AP) — Khalil Mack desperately wanted a win for the Los Angeles Chargers. He had to instead settle for a milestone sack in a 16-9 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
Mack got the 100th sack of his 10-year career with a signature bull rush that pushed guard Ben Powers right into Jarrett Stidham, toppling the Broncos quarterback on a 3rd-and-20 play early in the second quarter.
Mack was greeted with hugs and pats on his helmet by his teammates and coaches when he returned to the sideline after his career-high 16th sack of the season.
“It was dope. It was dope, but I was focused on trying to get the win,” a subdued Mack said after the game. “It's definitely a significant moment in my career but bittersweet because I wanted to win that game, man.”
The 32-year-old Mack is the 43rd player in NFL history to get 100 sacks. He's also among five active players to hit the century mark. Von Miller of the Buffalo Bills leads that group with 123 1/2.
“It's a landmark number,” interim Chargers coach Giff Smith said. “I mean, you start doing the basic math, it's crazy. It's just a crazy number. I don't know when I got into coaching if I ever thought I'd be a part of something like that and I'm grateful I got to be a part of it.”
Mack is in his second season with the Chargers, joining Los Angeles in a trade by the Chicago Bears. He broke into the NFL in 2014, drafted by the then Oakland Raiders. He was voted the AP NFL defensive player of the year in 2016.
Going into the Chargers' season finale next week against Kansas City, Mack is one sack shy of the Chargers' single-season sack mark. Shawne Merriman, with 17 in 2006, and Leslie O'Neal, with 17 in 1992, jointly hold the mark.
“The sacks are cool and all that, but the way he plays the run and the amount of snaps he's having to play since Joey (Bosa) has been out, and the willingness to give everything for this team speaks volumes," Smith said.
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King dollar seen vulnerable in 2024 if Fed pivots
The Federal Reserve's dovish December pivot has boosted the case for the weakening dollar to keep falling into 2024, though strength in the US economy could limit the greenback's decline.
After soaring to a two-decade high on the back of the Fed's rate hikes in 2022, the US currency has been largely range-bound this year on the back of resilient US growth and the central bank's vow to keep borrowing costs elevated.
The dollar was on track for a 2 percent loss this year against a basket of its peers , its first yearly decline since 2020.
The December Fed meeting marked an unexpected shift, after Chairman Jerome Powell said the historic monetary policy tightening that brought rates to their highest level in decades was likely over, thanks to cooling inflation. Policymakers now project 75 basis points of cuts next year.
Falling rates are generally seen as a headwind for the dollar, making assets in the US currency less attractive to yield-seeking investors. Though strategists had expected the dollar to weaken next year, a faster pace of rate cuts could accelerate the currency's decline.
Still, betting on a weaker dollar has been a perilous undertaking in recent years, and some investors are wary of jumping the gun. A US economy that continues to outperform its peers could be one factor presenting an obstacle for bearish investors.
The Fed's aggressive monetary policy tightening, along with post-pandemic policies to boost US growth, "fueled the notion of American exceptionalism and delivered the most powerful dollar rally since the 1980s," said Kit Juckes, chief FX strategist at Societe Generale.
With the Fed set to ease policy, "some of those gains should be reversed," he said.
Getting the dollar right is key for analysts and investors, given the US currency's central role in global finance.
For the US , a weak dollar would make exports more competitive abroad and boost the profits of multinationals by making it cheaper to convert their foreign profits into dollars. About a quarter of S&P 500 companies generate more than 50 percent of revenues outside the US , according to FactSet data.
An early December Reuters poll of 71 FX strategists showed expectations for the dollar to fall against G10 currencies in 2024, with the greater part of its decline coming in the second half of the year.
Whether they're right may come down to how the US economy performs compared to its global peers next year and the pace at which central banks adjust monetary policy.
So far, it's been an uneven picture. In the eurozone, a downturn in business activity deepened in December, according to closely watched surveys that show the bloc's economy is almost certainly in recession. Still, the European Central Bank has pushed back against rate cut expectations as it remains focused on fighting inflation. The euro is up more than 3 percent against the dollar this year.
The "growth slowdown is more entrenched in other economies," said Thanos Bardas, senior portfolio manager at Neuberger Berman, who is bullish on the dollar over the next 12 months. "For the US it will take a while for growth to slow down."
Others, however, see areas of strength, particularly in Asian economies. Paresh Upadhyaya, director of fixed income and currency strategy at Amundi US, says he believes the market is "way too pessimistic" on the outlook for growth in China and India. Accelerating growth could boost the countries' appetite for raw materials, benefiting commodity currencies such as the Australian, New Zealand and Canadian dollars.
China will step up policy adjustments to support an economic recovery in 2024, according to state media reports.
Jack McIntyre, portfolio manager at Brandywine Global in Philadelphia, is counting on US growth slowing while Chinese growth picks up. He has been selling the dollar to fund the purchase of Asian currencies.
"The dollar's bull run is very mature," he said.
The International Monetary Fund in October forecast the US economy would grow by 1.5 percent in 2024, compared to 1.2 percent for the eurozone and 4.2 percent for China.
Of course, the dollar's trajectory could depend on how much Fed easing and falling inflation is already reflected in its price. Futures tied to the Fed's policy rate show investors factoring in more than 150 basis points in cuts next year, about twice as much as Fed policymakers have penciled in.
"If inflation stalls and does not continue to decline that's where the case grows for the Fed to hold off," said Matt Weller, head of market research at StoneX. "That would certainly be a bullish development for the dollar." | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/king-dollar-seen-vulnerable-2024-if-fed-pivots-3506376 | 2024-01-01T03:37:00Z |
The big daddies and the small guys are ready to show off their culinary chops in 2024, with diverse cuisines and innovative menus
A prelude to the fare at Cosy Box
Compiled by Nasrin Modak Siddiqi, Shriram Iyengar, Tanishka D’Lyma and Devashish Kamble
Sichuan in the city
Opens: January
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Chef-restaurateur Seefah Ketchaiyo is kicking off the new year with an Oriental touch. After wowing Mumbai with a taste of quintessential Thai food at her Hill Road joint, Seefah, she has set her eyes on a new culinary style. The chef will bring her venture Kembara to BKC this month. “I trained in Chengdu, China for three and half years, and have always wanted to showcase the cuisine in Mumbai. It is different from the Sichuan that is served in India,” she added. While the Hyderabad venture, a partnership with restaurateur Shipla Datla, focused on Asian cuisine, Ketchaiyo emphasised that the Mumbai outlet will have influences from her time as a young chef in Canton. “It will have flavours from original Cantonese cuisine and the mainland China, and will be different from anything else I have created,” she added. As for the mood, be ready to experience a calm Asian vibe.
Massive masterstroke
Opens: January
Restaurateur Zorawar Kalra brings a world cuisine restaurant inspired by various ingredients and cooking techniques with La Mar at NSCI, Worli. It will be a modern play on traditional dishes with a look at substitutes for some ingredients that are typically imported including in-house cold cuts, sausages, flatbreads, and caviar service. “It is our magnum opus, designed to create a space that will be the best juxtaposition of dining and nightlife yet seen in the city. We have an ensemble cast of the brightest chefs collaborating on a new-age menu that avoids drama and focuses on ingredients and technique. Our bar team will create a fabulous cocktail spectacle while the wine list will be top-tier.” A carefully programmed first floor will separate the dining experience but allow diners to have a gourmet dinner, and then head upstairs to let their hair down and unleash the beast within.”
Roll out the red carpet
Opens: January
Imagine this: Being able to savour the culinary fare dished out to celebrities at Cannes. After a Delhi launch, restaurateur Ashish Begwani and Raj Veer Dhody bring Cosy Box, the official food partner of the famous film festival, to a 10,000-square-foot space at One Lodha Place in Lower Parel. “The core focus of this global affair will be on Mediterranean, European, Oriental, and modern Indian cuisines by chefs and mixologists from Turkey,” reveals Begwani.
Go Nikkei
Opens: January
Bandra is set to greet a celebration of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions with Megumi. This Nikkei restaurant serves great kappamaki, edamame enoki roll, zucchini carpaccio and salt cod croquettes. Restaurateurs Rajit V Shetty and Amit Pal have brought this eatery to the tony suburb. “It will be an immersive experience where guests can enjoy the best of both worlds — the delicate artistry of Japanese cuisine and the bold, vibrant tastes of Peruvian dishes,” says Shetty.
Bhonu in Bandra
Opens: Mid-January
After launching cloud kitchen Bhonu Appetite in 2012, singer and entrepreneur Shahriyar Atai will build his culinary dreams in brick and mortar with the venture’s first dine-in outlet at Perry Cross Road in Bandra. “The days of pop-ups and carts are over; we’re here to stay with a 20-seater space where you can dine comfortably like a king. We have the essentials like lagan nu stew with rotli, dhansak, chicken farcha and classic desserts. We also have vegetarian options incorporating Parsi flavours — a balance of kathu (bitter), meethu (sweet) and tikku (spicy) profiles for an authentic dish,” the bawa chef signs off.
Meet us mid-way
Opens: mid-January
Mag St. heads to Bandra with a 65-cover restaurant on Linking Road. Patrons can expect their favourites from the South Mumbai outlet along with a specially curated cocktail and spirit menu. “We’ve always wanted to open a restaurant in Bandra ever since we launched in Colaba in 2011. For some reason, it took us 13 years to get there! We are thrilled about the new space, open from breakfast until dinner, and with a full bar,” shared founder Gauri Devidayal.
Meat, your match
Opens: January
Interiors of the new vegan café in Bandra
As meat eaters and vegetarians remain divided about the nomenclature of the infamous ‘vegetarian biryani’, a café from one of the birthplaces of the delicacy is heading to Mumbai to settle it for good. Their answer? Vegan biryani. Terassen Café, a plant-based eatery from Hyderabad will open its doors to folks who seek some green on their plates with offerings such as vegan haleem, vegan kheema and vegan biryani. Walk into the rustic café in Bandra for quiet evenings with a side of culinary debates.
Veggie way in
Opens: January
When we met restaurateur Suren Joshi last month, he was excited about the launch of his new projects, two of which launched in December, and a third one, Charlee, will open soon. Serving vegetarian world cuisine, the menu of this resto-bar on Khar’s Linking Road boasts of some of the best avocado and tender coconut ceviche, nori nachos, BBQ grilled corn, kimchi mushroom sliders and tempura eggplant toffee. Joshi reveals further, “With this is a speakeasy bar with vegetarian food, a unique proposition for the Khar and Bandra neighbourhoods; we are always trying to introduce different products to cater to these audiences.”
Therapy for the soul
Opens: January
This upcoming retro cocktail bar in Bandra will have over a hundred curated signature cocktails. Restaurateur Rishab Verma of Therapy Cocktail Bar believes, “Cocktails works like therapy, and hence the name. Our list is specially curated with spirits to suit different palates and moods. The vibe is that of a neighbourhood cocktail bar — a place you can feel instantly comfortable at.”
Brazil to Bandra
Opens: January
The city’s exclusive Brazilian-inspired space, Tropicool Cafe in Bandra by restaurateur Randall Fernandes, will include an impressive menu curated from different regions of the South American nation. Expect to savour authentic superfruit acai berries straight from the Amazon, served in smoothies, signature bowls, drinks, and savoury foods. “This one-of-a-kind café will immerse you into the Amazonian experience — the walls, food, music and even the fragrance from the region, via our coffee experiences — the city is going to love it,” assures Fernandes. | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/aromatic-adventures-23327671 | 2024-01-01T03:37:01Z |
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Forsberg helps Senators scorch Sabres 5-1
OTTAWA — After a difficult year the Ottawa Senators managed to close out 2023 with a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
Ottawa (14-18-0) closes out the calendar year sitting last in the Eastern Conference, but is hopeful to gain some momentum from a game that featured solid goaltending with a 45-save performance from Anton Forsberg and some depth scoring from its third and fourth lines.
“I think we came out good,” said coach Jacques Martin. “I think our mindset was the right one tonight. I thought that we competed much harder right from the start and I thought we had good puck control.
"We had some giveaways, but I think, you know, we addressed it in-between periods but overall, our mindset was much better for this game than last game.”
The last game being an ugly 6-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Forsberg credited his teammates for much of his success Sunday saying they kept the Sabres to the outside and allowed him to have a clear vantage point.
“If we play the right way we shouldn’t have to bounce back as often as we do,” said Forsberg. “We’ve got to bring it every night and that’s something we’ve got to find as a group otherwise it’s hard to be successful.”
Zack MacEwen and Mark Kastelic each scored their first goals of the season, while Dominik Kubalik, Jakob Chychrun and Artem Zub also scored. Thomas Chabot, who returned after missing 12 games with a leg injury, had two assists.
Tage Thompson had the lone goal for the Sabres (15-19-4) with Devon Levi making 26 saves.
Like the Senators, the Sabres are trying to work their way up in the standings and have been disappointed with the results so far this season.
“We’re going to figure it out,” said Buffalo’s Connor Clifton. “Obviously, this would’ve been a big win for our group. We’ve got to find a way to grind and claw back to .500 and then we can start doing damage.
"Obviously, the goals thing, they’re going to come. I hope it’s going to be next game, you know, with all the chances we’re getting. Like I said, the goalie over there played really well tonight and we couldn’t put it behind him.”
The Senators got the early lead and never really looked back.
Ottawa opened the scoring with Chychrun’s power-play goal at 6:51 when he one-timed it past Levi for his 200th career point.
With his first of the season, McEwen gave the Senators a 2-0 lead, but the Sabres cut the lead in half with Thompson’s goal with just 13 seconds remaining in the period.
The Sabres peppered Forsberg in the second period outshooting the Senators 19-5, but Ottawa managed to capitalize on two of its five shots.
“I felt like I shot 50 shots today and nothing really happened,” said Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin. “That’s how hockey is. You’ve just got to work; you can’t do anything about it. You have to get back to work and you have to get better.
" … Our effort is always there, we just have to be smarter sometimes.”
Ridly Greig deked past Dahlin and dished a pass over to Kubalik, who got a piece of the bouncing puck to put it past Levi.
With 15 seconds remaining in the period, Erik Brannstrom — who played as a forward Sunday — looked to make a pass and Kastelic, with his first of the season, tipped it to make it 4-1.
Martin broke the news to Brannstrom in the morning that he would be playing forward and was happy with the defenceman’s effort.
“With having seven D (defencemen) I felt that he’s a great skater,” said Martin. “He’s got some good offensive skill. He never played forward and I think it was a bit of a shock this morning when I talked to him about it, but I felt he could help our hockey team.
"Sometimes you’ve got to sacrifice when you make the team a priority and in the long run it helps you. The more versatile you are the better player you’re going to be and I thought he did a great job.”
Talking to reporters after the game, Brannstrom didn’t come across as being impressed with the new assignment but made the best of the situation.
“It was different,” admitted Brannstrom. “I mean, I did the best I could, so it was fun.”
Martin said it was a bit of an experiment, but didn’t rule out doing it again.
Parker Kelly thought he had made it 5-1, but after video review the Senators were ruled offside. With 4:44 remaining Zub made it 5-1 with an empty-net goal.
INTERESTING STAT
Jacques Martin coached his 1,300th NHL game on Sunday.
NOTES
The Senators remain without Mathieu Joseph (lower body) and Rourke Chartier (upper body). … Sabres coach Don Granato missed his second straight game due to an illness. Seth Appert, coach of Buffalo's American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester, N.Y., filled in again.
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Senators: Play the Canucks in Vancouver Tuesday.
Sabres: Play in Montreal on Thursday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 31, 2023.
Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/forsberg-helps-senators-scorch-sabres-014837686.html | 2024-01-01T03:37:05Z |
Cuba, Eurasian Economic Commission look to enhance cooperation
While meeting representatives of the EEC, Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca, called for the creation of solid foundations to develop partnerships for mutual economic benefit, Xinhua reports.
Malmierca stressed the importance of foreign investment for Cuba's economy, saying Russia's contribution to the development of the island country was "a positive reference for cooperation with the rest of the member states of the Eurasian bloc."
Tatiana Valovaya, EEC minister of integration and macroeconomics, highlighted the potential for cooperation in biotechnology, pharmaceutics, the chemicals industry, oil and mining.
Valovaya also recognized the need to boost exchanges in the financial sphere.
The session will conclude on Thursday, following the signing of the EEC-Cuba action plan for cooperation in 2019.
Cuba and the EEC signed a memorandum of understanding in May 2018 to foster economic ties, and expand and diversify bilateral trade. | https://en.inform.kz/news/cuba-eurasian-economic-commission-look-to-enhance-cooperation_a3495772/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:05Z |
Maersk suspends vessels' passage through Red Sea strait for 48 hours
Maersk, one of the world's largest shipping companies, said Sunday it was suspending its vessels' passage through a key Red Sea strait for 48 hours, following an attack by Yemeni rebels on one of its merchant ships.
The Maersk Hangzhou container ship reported being struck by a missile while transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait and was then attacked by four Huthi ships attempting to board it, following which Maersk said it would "delay all transits through the area for the next 48 hours." | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/maersk-suspends-vessels-passage-through-red-sea-strait-48-hours-3507246 | 2024-01-01T03:37:07Z |
From pandemics to the Partition of India; unsolved cases to epic biographies, 2024 holds all the promise to be an immersive year for the discerning bibliophile
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Stories by Manto: A Graphic Narrative
Edited by Pinaki De, Debkumar Mitra
Coming in: May/Simon & Schuster
For the first time a collection of celebrated writer Saadat Hasan Manto’s works will be presented in the graphic form. Revisit some of his unforgettable stories revolving around the Partition of India, along with stunning artwork, designed by an eclectic mix of both well-known and new artists.
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Enzo Ferrari: The definitive biography of Enzo Ferrari
Luca Del Mont
Coming in: February/ Hachette
Drawing on years of original research conducted in Italy and abroad, this book lays bare the hidden aspects of Ferrari’s career. From his earliest failed business ventures to his political dealings with Italy’s fascist government, Allied occupiers, and even Communist leaders, this one’s a gem.
Kamal Haasan: A Cinematic Journey
Hariharan Krishnan
Coming in: NA/HarperCollins
In a tribute to his exhaustive body of work, here’s a fascinating study of more than 50 of the superstar’s landmark films.
Eyes n Daggers
Unbearable Comics
Coming in: First half of 2024
Expect the second and third volume of Indian ghosts-based comic series by a bunch of 20-year-olds that started out as a fight against ghosts in Mumbai. They will now kick-off its pan India tour, starting with Raigad.
The Moral Contagion
Julia Hauser, Sarnath Banerjee
Coming in: January / HarperCollins
A n absorbing book on how societies have combated pandemics over time, enlivened by Banerjee’s illustrations.
This insightful title playfully melds meticulous research with imaginative storytelling.
Society Girl: A Tale of Sex, Lies, and Scandal in Pakistan
Tooba Masood Khan, Saba Imtiaz
Coming in: May/ Roli Books
Saba Imtiaz and Tooba Masood-Khan
In 1970s’s Karachi, poet Mustafa Zaidi was found dead in an upscale neighbourhood with the glamorous socialite Shahnaz Gul lying unconscious in the next room. Fifty years later, Tooba Masood-Khan and Saba Imtiaz, creators of the hit podcast, Notes from a Scandal, have written a thrilling true crime book on the scandal that rocked Pakistani high society.
Snakes, Drugs and Rock’n’Roll
Romulus Whitaker, Janaki Lenin
Coming in: NA/HarperCollins
The first volume of the memoirs of India’s OG naturalist, here’s an enthralling, unputdownable read.
The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay
Christopher Clarey
Coming In: May/ Hachette
When Nadal arrived on the scene in 2005, the record for men’s singles titles at the French Open stood at six, held by Bjorn Borg. Almost 20 years later, Nadal has more than doubled Borg’s total with a mind-boggling 14 titles. This is his remarkable story.
The Imperfect Prince
Khalid Mohamed
Coming in: May/Westland
Popular film critic Mohamed has written the trilogy on Muslim women — Mammo, Sardari Begum and Zubeida — directed by Shyam Benegal. The last of these films is where his novel The Imperfect Prince takes off.
Four Stars of Destiny: An Autobiography
General Manoj Mukund Naravane
Coming in: January/ Penguin
The explosive autobiography of India’s twenty-eighth Chief of the Army Staff. In 2019, General Manoj Mukund Naravane became the 28th Chief of the Indian Army.
Bombay: An Illustrated History
Jehangir Sorabjee
Coming In: June/ Roli Books
The ‘Apna Bombay’ pick is this definitive account of the city: of its history as a colonial port, its rich architectural and urban heritage, and the key events and personalities that have shaped it. The book combines rare photographs, portraits, lithographs, illustrations, and contemporary visuals to tell its story-in-motion.
The Winner’s Mindset
Shane Watson
Coming in: TbA/ HarperCollins
The champion tells you how to become a winner in the mind, on the playing field and elsewhere.
Acts of God
Kanan Gill
Coming in: January/ HarperCollins
Comedian Kanan Gill’s book Act of God puts his own spin on the long tradition of comedic science fiction, achieving a delightful alchemy of humour, imaginativeness and philosophical provocations.
Tara Goes Aahhhh
Garima Gupta
Coming in: March-April/HarperCollins
This pop-up series will let children explore their feelings freely. The wordless format will make it easier for a young child to engage with the books. In this first book, Tara feels scared when she goes into the kitchen and opens the refrigerator door. The light from the refrigerator throws shadows in the room. In the course of the book, Tara understands how to come to grips with this feeling of fear.
Ajay of Agumbe and the Signal Snake
Zai Whitaker, Rajiv Eipe
Coming In: TBA/ Pratham Books
Ajay is off to work. His office is in Agumbe. His job is to find the king cobra. While we can see the antenna, where on Earth is the radio that goes with it? Walk with Ajay as he meets the king of snakes.
Fishbowl
Varsha Seshan
Coming In: October/ Penguin
Anovel in verse about living with loss and mental health issues—but also about life and the joys of friendship. Mahee has lost her parents in a car crash and now lives with her uncle and his wife. But she is traumatised by guilt—what if she had a role in her parents’ deaths? Settling into a new school brings its own set of challenges, crises and hopefully resolutions.
Scare Walk
Andaleeb Wajid, Upamanyu Bhattacharya
Coming in: April-May/ HarperCollins
What happens when four teenaged protagonists decide to decide to go on the Scare Walk because they’ve heard so much about it and the constant Instagram posts and stories look fun and exciting? Go figure!
Living with Adi
Zarin Virji
Coming In: June/ Penguin
The award-winning author writes about being a child on the autism spectrum and the experiences of the people close to him—his mother, sister, grandmother, teacher, friend, rival—to present a moving yet funny account of a different life. | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/things-to-do/article/mind-over-matter-23327674 | 2024-01-01T03:37:08Z |
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Frederic scores 2 goals as Bruins win 3rd straight by downing Red Wings, 5-3
DETROIT (AP) — Trent Frederic scored twice, Charlie Coyle had the go-ahead goal and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 on Sunday.
Boston forward Pavel Zacha scored an empty-net goal in his 500th regular-season game.
Jake DeBrusk also added an empty-netter and Charlie McAvoy had three assists for the Bruins, who have won three straight. Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves.
Boston beat New Jersey at home Saturday night.
“We have a tough travel with a 5 o'clock game, but we had really good energy and it was nice to pull that one off,” Frederic said. “Call it a little bit of a gutsy win.”
Jake Walman scored his third goal in two games for Detroit. Ben Chiarot and J.T. Compher had the Red Wings' other goals, and Alex Lyon stopped 23 shots.
“We did some quality things tonight,” Detroit coach Derek Lalonde said. “You look back, we easily could have won that game. Probably our most complete 60 minutes from start to finish in a while. It just came against a team with a very slim margin of error to be successful.”
The Atlantic Division opponents split their four-game season series.
Frederic scored his first goal of the game with 51.8 seconds left in the first period. David Pastrnak flicked the puck out of his own zone as Frederic got behind Detroit's defenders. Frederic backhanded the puck over Lyon's left shoulder.
“Pasta hit a nice little 60-degree wedge shot to me, and I was a little slow, so all I had was the backhand,” Frederic said. “I was lucky to get that over his shoulder.”
Frederic crashed into Lyon, who was checked out by the team's trainer but remained in the game.
Frederic's second goal and ninth of the season came at 4:25 of the second. He skated in along the right boards and wristed a shot that whistled through Lyon's pads.
“I think he’s playing faster," Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said. ”He’s underrated as to how great a skater he is, and now he’s going north consistently instead of delaying, which he did a lot. He’s opening up space for himself and he’s got great hands."
Walman notched his ninth goal this season at 13:01. He lifted a shot from the left circle over Swayman's shoulder.
Chiarot scored his third goal later in the period from the slot to tie it at 2. Boston's challenge of goalie interference was denied.
Boston regained the lead at 3:52 of the third. McAvoy passed the puck to Coyle, who scored his 13th goal from the slot.
DeBrusk's empty-netter came with 2:01 remaining. Following a Boston penalty, Compher scored on a rebound with 1:22 left.
Detroit had gone 0 for 5 on the power play before Compher's goal.
“I thought we had chances,” Compher said. “It wasn’t perfect tonight. You’re judged on goals and we weren’t able to capitalize early in the game.”
Zacha's empty-netter with 24 seconds to go clinched the Bruins' victory.
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Bruins: At Columbus on Tuesday.
Red Wings: At San Jose on Tuesday.
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Daneliya Tuleshova appears on The Real American talk show
One of the hosts asked her what she liked most in California. Daneliya said she liked American pharmacies.
"When I left America, I missed so much your shops and pharmacies, because in American pharmacies there is everything for life. I like Elmer's Glue. It was my dream to make slimes with Elmer's Glue," said she.
The show hosts were impressed by her answer and thanked her "for helping them appreciate American pharmacies".
The Kazakh singer also said it had been her dream to meet The World's Вest jury - Drew Barrymore, Faith Hill, Ru Paul and James Corden and her dream came true at last.
Earlier, Kazinform reported that Danelia Tuleshova and another unique singer of Kazakhstan Dimash Qudaibergen had stunned the jury of The World's Вest project. Drew Barrymore said Daneliya's performance "moved her to tears". | https://en.inform.kz/news/daneliya-tuleshova-appears-on-the-real-american-talk-show_a3497896/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:12Z |
CIDCO is set to play Santa to Navi Mumbaikars in 2024, with a host of infrastructure and housing projects that are either ready or expected to be completed in the coming quarters of the new year
An artist’s impression of the upcoming NMIA airport
Project 1
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
NMIA, will be one of the world’s largest greenfield airports implemented by CIDCO and the first urban multi-airport system in India, being developed by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. NMIA, is proposed to have two parallel and independent runways for simultaneous and independent operations, along with full-length parallel taxiways on either side of runways. NMIA is planned to handle a minimum of 60 million passengers and 1.5 million tonnes of cargo annually. The airport is aimed to ease the traffic pressure on the Mumbai airport. “Phase-I of the airport will be commissioned very soon and the first flight is expected to take off by the end of 2024,” said a CIDCO official.
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Proposed connectivity plan:
>> Extension of Sion-Panvel expressway
>> Boosting of NH 4B, Amra Marg and SH-54
>> Metro connectivity between CSM International Airport and NMIA
>> Nerul Passenger Water Transport Terminal
>> Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL)
>> Coastal road connecting MTHL and NMIA
Project 2
Water Transport, Nerul
The passenger water terminal in Nerul is ready
The work of the Nerul passenger water terminal is completed in all aspects and has been lying ready for passenger transport operation to be undertaken by the Maharashtra Maritime Board since last year. It is hinted that the service may become operational by 2024. It is being developed as part of the Eastern Waterfront project, under the central government’s inland water transport development policy. CIDCO has completed its part by constructing a jetty at Nerul and a marina at Belapur, with the project cost estimated at around R150 crore. The passenger water terminal will significantly reduce the travel between Navi Mumbai and South Mumbai and between Navi Mumbai and the Konkan region.
Key features:
>> Passenger facilities.
>> Reduce stress on roads, rlys
>> Catamarans and speedboats
Project 3
Kharghar Golf Course
The golf course at Kharghar
CIDCO has already started work to make the golf course in Kharghar of international standards and increase the number of holes from 11 to 18. The new course is expected to be operational in the new year. The project cost is estimated at Rs 50.35 crore. The golf course will allow Navi Mumbai to hold a prestigious place in the golfing world and raise the living standards of residents of the city. Once developed, a private operator will take over the golf course for for a predetermined period.
Project Includes:
>> Club House
>> Five-star hotel, apts/villas
>> A golf academy
Project 4
Transit Oriented housing
CIDCO is planning to launch a new housing scheme under the Pradanmantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for economically weaker sections and lower-income groups. The scheme is based on the concept of ‘Transit Oriented Development’. Under this scheme, tenements will be developed near bus depots, the truck terminal and railway station areas to reduce travel time and expenses. This will also encourage the use of public transport.
Project 5
Bamandongri Railway Stn
The passenger water terminal in Nerul is ready
The 27-km-long Nerul/Seawoods-Uran Rail Corridor, being developed by CIDCO, will have 10 railway stations and is being developed in two phases. The first phase (12 km) consists of the following route: Seawoods-Kharkopar and Belapur-Sagarsangam. Of the five stations proposed in the first phase (Seawoods, Sagarsangam, Targhar, Bamandongari and Kharkopar), the work of two has been completed. Work on Targhar station and Gavan station will be completed by mid-2024.
Project 6
Two bridges by MSRDC
To reduce traffic congestion on the Sion-Panvel highway, two new bridges of three lanes each, are under construction near the Vashi creek. Once operational by the third quarter of 2024, they are expected to ease vehicular movement during peak hours. The project has been undertaken by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) at an estimated cost of Rs 775 crore.
Future CIDCO projects in pipeline
NAINA (Other projects NAINA)
CIDCO has started work towards future sustainable development in NAINA notified areas of 371 sq km on land from Thane and Raigad districts. This would restrict haphazard development around NMIA. The draft town planning infrastructure plan for TPS 2 to TPS 7 is already ready, and work on the draft for TPS 8 to TPS 12, is underway.
Kharghar-Turbhe Tunnel Road
CIDCO is proposing to construct a tunnel road linking Turbhe to Parsik Hill, which will provide direct access to the proposed International Corporate Park (ICP), Kharghar. The 5.49 km stretch would ease traffic congestion on the Sion-Panvel Highway and is expected to reduce the travel time between Vashi and Kharghar by 15 minutes. The CIDCO board had in September 2023 approved the project at a cost of Rs 3,166 crore.
Coastal Road for new airport
Connectivity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport will be made easier via the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), the Mumbai Coastal Road and the connector to the MTHL. The Nerul-Belapur-Kharghar Coastal Road, along with the connector and a new pathway from the Amra Marg (Panvel creek) are all at various stages of progress. Another jetty has also been proposed closer to the new airport. Interestingly, the entire elevated road connecting to the terminal has been barricaded.
International Corporate Park (BKC 2)
The work on the centre of excellence project ICP (BKC2) in Kharghar has already started. BKC2 will take shape in a systematic phased manner over the next few years. It is set to become the future commercial, educational and residential hub, with entertainment, sporting and other social infrastructure, having state of art connectivity. “We have already undertaken expansion work of the golf course and a huge football ground is within the proximity of BKC2. Also, educational institutions like NMIMS have already started operation,” said a CIDCO official.
Multi-lane expansion
Other infrastructure connectivity projects include the multi-lane expansion of the Sion-Panvel Highway (excluding bridges) till the Expressway and an extension of Palm Beach Road to Ulwe-Uran and the E-way. The 1350 km Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will end at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). The 1,504 km Western Dedicated Freight Corridor connecting Dadri in Uttar Pradesh (near Delhi) with JNPT will help transport freight at higher speed with increased load-carrying capacity. The 126-km-long Virar-Alibaug Multimodal Corridor connecting to JNPT will support mega projects and reduce traffic congestion.
Future Metro lines
While the 11.10 km Metro Line 1, (CBD Belapur to Pendhar, Taloja) was opened to the public in November 2023, talks are on for other Metro projects, at initial stages, which may include proposed Metro Line 2 which is elevated between Taloja, MIDC to Khandeshwar (7.12 km), Metro Line 3 which is elevated between Taloja MIDC to Pendhar (3.87 km extension of Line 1) and Metro Line 4 which is elevated and underground between Khandeshwar to Navi Mumbai Airport (4.17 km extension of Line 1). Also, a Metro line is proposed to connect Pendhar to Kalyan. | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/a-happy-2024-for-navi-mumbai-23327696 | 2024-01-01T03:37:15Z |
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Rising wealth disparity, graft stand in the way of inclusive economy
The growing wealth disparity and corruption in Bangladesh are among the biggest challenges for creating an inclusive economy in the country, according to various economists.
"Although poverty has decreased, income inequality has widened over the years and this is a major problem for our economy," said Jahangir Alam, an agricultural economist.
He was speaking at a roundtable on "Inclusive Development in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities", organised by Business Eye, a financial daily, at the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka yesterday.
Citing data of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Alam said it is worrying that the country's Gini coefficient currently stands at 0.499 while it was 0.458 in 2010.
The Gini coefficient, or Gini index, is a measure of income inequality within an economy.
It is expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 0 represents perfect equality (everyone has the same income) while 1 represents maximal inequality (one person has all the income).
With this backdrop, Alam said the growing wealth disparity is to blame for rising income inequality.
"While there is no issue regarding the economic growth we have achieved or will achieve, it is important to question the characteristics of our development," he added.
Regarding ways to decrease the wealth disparity, Alam urged for addressing income, educational and employment inequalities between rural and urban regions.
He also said social safety nets need to be expanded while corruption should be rooted out.
"The triangle of power among unscrupulous businessmen, politicians and bureaucrats must be broken," Alam added.
Dr Shamsul Alam, former state minister for planning, said Bangladesh's economy has transformed over the years, experiencing massive growth in the process.
"But when a country sees such development, there is also a rise in wealth disparity," he added.
Highlighting various government initiatives to reduce wealth gaps, he said it has become a challenging task due to corruption.
Noted economist Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad said inclusive development is a part of Bangladesh's heritage as it is rooted in the country's spirit of liberation.
"But a great erosion of values remains as we want more wealth and power. We have to get out of this mindset. Our principles are fine, but when it comes to the individual level, our values have been greatly eroded," he added.
He also said the issue of inclusive development was incorporated in the country's policy framework.
"Bangabandhu [Sheikh Mujibur Rahman] did this. He wanted to reduce people's suffering. Therefore, whatever development measures we take, we have to think of those who are marginalised," he added.
Ahmad said alongside Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war, some missteps by the authorities concerned have worsened the challenges related to ongoing inflation, the US dollar crisis and corruption.
"These [challenges] have to be dealt with," he added.
Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, said the economy is on the right track but there are some issues that require attention.
For example, the implementation of mega projects needs to be sped up and existing barriers for doing business should be removed, he added.
Md Amin Helali, senior vice-president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, said the country should reduce its reliance on the garments sector for earning foreign currency to ensure sustainable growth.
Atiur Rahman, former governor of Bangladesh Bank, and Farida Yasmin, editor of Business Eye, also spoke at the event. | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/rising-wealth-disparity-graft-stand-the-way-inclusive-economy-3506491 | 2024-01-01T03:37:15Z |
Lightning edge Canadiens 4-3 as de Haan ends 46-game goal drought
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Calvin de Haan ended his 46-game goal drought with the tiebreaking score in the third period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Sunday night.
The defenceman put Tampa Bay up 3-2 with a shot from the left circle at 7:49 off a pass from Nikita Kucherov, who became the first NHL player to reach 60 points this season.
Kucherov added an insurance goal before Nick Suzuki pulled Montreal to 4-3 with 2:05 left.
Tampa Bay backup Jonas Johansson made 27 saves in his first game since Dec. 7. The Lightning got also goals from Brayden Point and Austin Watson.
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos had an assist and set a franchise record by playing in his 1,038th game.
Johnathan Kovacevic scored from his own defensive zone and Cole Caufield had the other Montreal goal. Sam Montembeault stopped 16 shots.
Montembeault gloved a blue line shot by Darren Raddysh. After holding the puck for a few seconds with no whistle from the referees, the goalie dropped the puck to Kovacevic. The defenceman took a couple of strides forward and, seeing that most players thought play was stopped, including Johansson, who had skated into the corner, fired home a long-distance shot into the vacated net to make it 2-0 at 11:59 of the second.
Point and Watson scored later in the period to tie it 2-2. Watson, playing in his 500th game, sent a bouncing shot from along the left-wing boards that eluded Montembeault.
Caufield opened the scoring 3:58 into the second after he stole the puck from Stamkos deep in the Tampa Bay zone.
Lightning defenceman Erik Cernak left after taking a hard check behind the Tampa Bay net from Josh Anderson nine seconds after Caufield’s goal. Anderson was assessed a charging penalty.
Tampa Bay defenceman Haydn Fleury also left in the second after taking a shot off his right hand. Lightning forward Nicholas Paul skated off gingerly after being hit in the right knee by Stamkos' shot in the third.
Montreal centre Christian Dvorak sat out with an upper-body injury.
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Canadiens: Play at Dallas on Tuesday.
Lightning: Start a three-game trip Tuesday in Winnipeg.
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Dauren Abayev approved as Information Minister of Kazakhstan
ASTANA. KAZINFORM At today's meeting of the Majilis committee for economic reform and regional development the deputies agreed on the candidacy of Dauren Abayev for a post of the Minister of Information and Social Development of Kazakhstan.
At the instruction of the Kazakh PM, head of the PM's Office Nurlan Aldabergenov has introduced the candidacy.
After considerations, the committee made a conclusion on recommending the submitted candidacy of Dauren Abayev in order to appoint as the Minister of Information and Social Development of Kazakhstan. | https://en.inform.kz/news/dauren-abayev-approved-as-information-minister-of-kazakhstan_a3501788/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:19Z |
Cases from one involving a scientist, to ISIS, to betting apps, suicide, rape and more are likely to hit the courts this year
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Well-known DRDO scientist Pradeep Kurulkar made headlines in 2023 when Maharashtra ATS arrested him from Pune for allegedly sharing confidential information with a Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO). Kurulkar shared sensitive details after falling in love with an unknown woman solely through WhatsApp conversations. Kurulkar disclosed confidential DRDO project details, including material composition, a defence event presentation in Gujarat, information on the Aakash Launcher, procurement details from the National Aerospace Laboratories, the VTOL Anonymous Aerial Vehicle system, and more. Charges also include sharing details about Agni and Brahmos missiles. The 1,800-page charge sheet under the Official Secrets Act led to the rejection of his bail application by the Pune court. The case, marked by political outrage due to Kurulkar’s close association with RSS, is likely to stay in focus next year. Maharashtra ATS is expected to file a supplementary charge sheet with additional evidence, and the trial is set to commence.
Maharashtra ISIS module
The Maharashtra ISIS Module gained significant attention this year due to a major crackdown by the National Investigating Agency (NIA). The NIA is set to intensify its efforts following the arrest of SIMI member Saquib Nachan, also a convict in the 2002-03 blast case, whom they claim to be the mastermind of the ISIS Maharashtra module. Nachan was allegedly radicalising youths, pledging allegiance to ISIS, and assisting in establishing Sharia rule in India. He declared his village, Padgha in Pune, as a liberated zone, referred to as Al-Sham of Syria. The crackdown began after Pune police arrested Yunus Khan and Yakub Saqi, with Shanawaz Alam identified as the mastermind, later arrested by Delhi Special Cell. The Pune police discovered links to the Al-Sufa terror module in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, associated with ISIS. The case was transferred to the ATS, revealing plans for IED attacks in metro cities. NIA anticipates filing multiple charge sheets this year, conducting intensified raids to dismantle other ISIS modules.
RPF constable shooting
RPF constable Chetan Singh Chaudhary, engaged in an argument with his senior ASI Tikaram Meena on the Jaipur-Mumbai Superfast Express this year over sick leave and shot and killed the latter for denying him disembarkation at Valsad station. Chaudhary then targeted three more passengers. The victims, Muslims with beards identified as Syed Saifullah, Abdul Qadir Mohammad, and Asgar Sheikh, were killed. The GRP police, who arrested Singh, filed a detailed charge sheet, asserting that it was a hate crime targeting Muslim passengers. While Singh’s family argued mental illness, the GRP charge sheet contended he was mentally fit and deliberately picked his targets.
Mahadev betting app case
The Mahadev APP betting case garnered widespread attention this year, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducting an investigation into the multi-thousand crore betting case initially registered by Raipur police in Chhattisgarh. The ED’s focus on money laundering unveiled orchestrated activities with alleged political support from Chhattisgarh. Saurabh Chandkar and his associate Ravi Uppal were identified as masterminds operating the illegal betting scam from Dubai. Their extravagant R200 crore wedding videos, attended by top Bollywood celebrities, brought them into the spotlight. According to ED, Chandkar and Uppal managed the betting operations through over 60 illegal apps with servers in Switzerland and call centres in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Nepal. Anticipate more summons and intensified action.
Thane bridge collapse
On August 1, at least 20 people were killed when a crane collapsed on a bridge slab during the construction work of the 3rd phase of the Samruddhi Expressway in Thane’s Shahpur district. The FIR also states that the subcontractors appointed by Navayuga Engineering and VSL did not take necessary precautions for the safety of the workers due to their negligence, the girder and the launcher fell. A trial could start this year.
Mehta couple
Ashesh Mehta and his wife Shivangi Mehta, founders of Bliss Consultant trading company with a global investor base of over 4000, have been accused of orchestrating a massive drug distribution network. The revelation came to light when the Khaniyadhana police in Shivpuri District, Madhya Pradesh, arrested 39-year-old Nisaar Zubair Khan, a resident of Miraroad, on June 9. During the arrest, 142 grams of Mephedrone (MD), valued at R17 lakh was recovered from Khan’s possession. Khan confessed to receiving the contraband from Ashesh and Shivangi Mehta, who had employed him for several years. In a surprising turn of events, the couple’s names were excluded from the drug case charge sheet filed by the Khaniyadhana police in Madhya Pradesh on December 3. Subsequent investigations led the police to conclude that the couple had no connection to the alleged drug distribution network. It was revealed that Khan had falsely implicated them due to personal rivalry. Despite more than six months passing, the couple remains untraceable and at large. The couple remains wanted by various state police, including the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) in Mumbai.
Bandstand MBBS student murder case
The Crime Branch’s Unit 09 has filed a charge sheet against lifeguard Mittu Singh and his associate Jabbar Ansari in the murder case of MBBS student Sadichchha Sane in November 2021. The police, lacking concrete evidence, relied on the last seen theory of the accused and victim. Despite unsuccessful attempts to recover the body, Bandra police’s initial investigation did not yield substantial results, leading to Singh’s release after initial questioning. The case gained momentum when the new DCP crime, Krishnant Upadhya, re-examined the papers and discovered leads from the narco test. Singh’s admission of a desire for physical involvement triggered a fresh investigation, resulting in the arrest of both Singh and his associate. The trial is expected to unfold.
Nitin Desai suicide case
An FIR was lodged on Friday, August 5, 2023, against five employees of ECL Finance, a non-banking finance arm of the Edelweiss Group. The charges revolve around abetment to the suicide of Bollywood art director Nitin Desai, following a written complaint filed by his wife, Neha, with the Khalapur Police station, Raigad police. ECL Finance had extended a loan of R181 crore to Desai’s firm, ND’s Art World, between 2016 and 2018. The tragic incident occurred on August 2, 2023, when Desai was discovered hanging in his ND studio at Karjat in the Raigad district. Audio clips recovered from Desai’s studio, where he was found dead, reportedly capture his plea to the government to prevent the seizure of his studio and instead utilise it for promoting art. The clips also mention individuals whose actions allegedly contributed to his decision to take his own life. This year, Khalapur Police station is anticipated to make arrests and submit a charge sheet in connection with the case. However, no arrest has been made in the case so far. Next year the police is expected to file charge sheet or close the case.
COVID Scam
In the ongoing investigation into the COVID scam, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are scrutinising multiple cases involving collusion between BMC officials and influential figures in the political sphere. Initiated by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, the first case highlighted a contract awarded to Lifeline Hospital Management for handling COVID centres in Dahisar. The company, linked to Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut, allegedly misappropriated funds. Sujit Patkar, associated with Raut, and others were arrested by EOW and later by ED for money laundering, accused of creating a list of fake doctors. The scam encompasses various areas, including body bags, khichdi for migrants, Remdesivir, and oxygen plants for COVID, involving multiple crores and political connections. Despite the establishment of a Special Investigation Team by CM Eknath Shinde, only COVID-related cases have been registered so far. The intensification of this case is expected in the lead-up to the LS elections. | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/expectations-of-justice-in-2024-23327697 | 2024-01-01T03:37:22Z |
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NBC Taps Snoop Dogg for Primetime Paris Olympics Show
Mike Tirico will have an unusual new partner for NBCUniversal’s looming coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Rapper and actor Snoop Dogg will be on hand during the event to provide regular reports for NBC”s primetime Olympics program, starting July 26 of next year on both the broadcast network and the Peacock streaming hub. Snoop Dogg is slated to offer his unique take on what’s happening at the athletic extravaganza and will be seen exploring landmarks as well as holding forth with various competitors.
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“I grew up watching the Olympics and am thrilled to see the incredible athletes bring their A-game to Paris. It’s a celebration of skill, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness,” said Snoop Dogg, in a statement. “We’re going to have some amazing competitions and, of course, I will be bringing that Snoop style to the mix. It’s going to be the most epic Olympics ever, so stay tuned, and keep it locked.”
The artist behind such hits as “Gin and Juice” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot” might not seem like the most immediate fit with traditional sports programming, but NBC is testing new ideas for its primetime coverage. The Comcast-backed entertainment conglomerate has vowed to telecast all Olympics contests live as they happen via Peacock, creating new pressure to differentiate the content it will show to TV audiences at night. In a different era, the network could simply show viewers what happened on the ground, even if they saw it several hours after it happened. Now, there is a mandate to create a new sort of spectacle for sports fans who may already have watched their Olympics favorites live. The company plans to augment primetime shows with athlete profiles and more.
Snoop Dogg,. who teamed up with comic Kevin Hart to provide Olympics commentary on Peacock during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, isn’t the first figure from outside the sporting world to help NBC navigate the competition. Leslie Jones, the one-time “Saturday Night Live” cast member, in 2016 was invited to appear during some of NBC’s coverage of the Rio Olympics after some of her social-media commentary around the event began to go viral.
Snoop Dogg’s past Olympic commentary generated “tens of millions of views,” said Molly Solomon, executive producer and president, NBC Olympics Production, in a statement. “That performance alone has earned Snoop a job as our Special Correspondent in Paris. We don’t know what the heck is going to happen every day, but we know he will add his unique perspective to our re-imagined Olympic primetime show.”
NBC on Sunday showed a promotional video during “Sunday Night Football” that showed Snoop Dogg joking with Team USA athletes Suni Lee, A’ja Wilson, Jagger Eaton and the beach-volleyball duo of Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes about their Olympic dreams.
NBC has reason to break away from Olympics traditions. Comcast has committed to pay $7.75 billion for U.S. broadcast rights for the Olympics between 2021 and 2032. The company is trying to surpass the $1.25 billion in national advertising it sold tied to the Tokyo Olympics, and has indicated it is close to the $1 billion mark. NBCU is believed to have sold around $1.25 billion in national advertising related to its 2021 broadcast of the Olympics Games in Tokyo.
NBC has been promoting the Paris Olympics for months, with executives betting that the Paris locale means NBCU will have fewer time-zones to worry about compared to recent efforts that have sent the company to big cities in Asia.
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Russian economy shrank by 1.2% in 2022, less than previously thought
Russia's economy contracted by 1.2 percent last year, less than the 2.1 percent decline previously estimated, the state statistics service Rosstat said on Friday.
Western countries imposed sweeping economic sanctions on Russia following President Vladimir Putin's decision to send tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
"The changes in the GDP (gross domestic product) estimate for 2022 are due to the receipt of annual results of federal statistical observations and annual budget (accounting) reports of the Federal Treasury," Rosstat said.
Rosstat said it had also revised the figure for 2021 GDP growth to 5.9 percent, up from the previous estimate of 5.6 percent.
Russia's economy has rebounded strongly this year, helped by soaring government spending, particularly on military production.
A Reuters poll of analysts showed GDP rising by 3.1 percent in 2023, though Putin said on December 14 that growth this year would reach 3.5 percent. The analysts polled by Reuters see growth slowing to 1.1 percent next year as high interest rates weigh on the economy.
Russian GDP growth for the third quarter of this year was confirmed earlier this month at 5.5 percent compared with the same period last year, when it shrank 3.5 percent. | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/russian-economy-shrank-12-2022-less-previously-thought-3506481 | 2024-01-01T03:37:23Z |
18:23, 25 February 2019 | GMT +6
Dauren Abayev named as Minister of Information and Social Development
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - President Nursultan Nazarbayev has decreed to name Dauren Abayev as the Minister of Information and Social Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akorda's press service reports.
The Head of State inked the decree on Abayev's appointment on Monday. | https://en.inform.kz/news/dauren-abayev-named-as-minister-of-information-and-social-development_a3501838/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:26Z |
vrdeity
My boomer parents ran out of money 5 years ago and didn't tell me they were on the verge of homelessness until the VERY LAST MINUTE. My Dad finally swallowed his pride and told me they needed help.
Completely blindsided me and my partner. When I asked them why they didn't fund a 401k or save more, he literally turned to me and said "We didn't think we'd live this long." I have no siblings.
My Dad's a proud guy and he had a very difficult time adjusting to the New Reality that someone else was paying half his bills and he had to STFU about a few things. They are Boomers and have Boomer health problems, so the first thing I did was tell them to sell their house, pay off the 2nd mortgage and put whatever is left away in savings.
That was a HUGE fight but their social security income was eaten by the payment, so it was no bueno. They lived in rural Louisiana 1000 miles away from me and I just couldn't take care of them remotely.
They also had the Boomer McMansion that was 4000 sq feet of wasted space on a golf course, but they only occupied the kitchen and a sitting room where the TV was located. Way too much house for two people.
They wanted me to just start paying the mortgage and I almost swallowed my tongue. This was the first time I set a red line with my parents, either get on board with a new budget or I will not be assisting with more bad decisions.
I bought them a small cottage near where I live and moved them closer so I can keep an eye on them. My Mom doesn't like the new neighborhood, I suspect it is because in the larger metropolitan area we live, the diversity is greater.
One day I just had to say "Mom, you have brown neighbors, get over it." No further word was said, They are not in a high crime area and their neighbors are friendly, so she will just have to evolve.
At this point, I'm working two jobs. Thankfully their house appreciated and the interest rate is low, so I'm an accidental land lord who will make money when they don't need it anymore.
I have my own family and kid to take care of, so the surprised addition of Boomer teenagers really hurt my finances. I'm able to keep fully funding my 401k and even save a little because I will be damned if my kid will be in this situation.
I_h8_mods
Silver tsunami is going to take out the boomer's finances and the generations after. If only a certain demographic hadn't voted directly and indirectly to gut social programs, destroy unions and outsource most well-paying blue collar jobs, then we and they would have crazy things like pensions. Regardless good job on being a generous and caring human OP.
cheerful_cynic
To be fair, unions just had a pretty darn good year, my hope continues to spring for the moment.
I_h8_mods
Agreed, it was a good year for unions, and I hope there are a lot more to come. I hope this is the start of a trend of more unions and more worker owned businesses.
SeriousPenguinIssues
Dang. That’s definitely putting a lot of burden onto you ~ wow.
formerNPC
Voting against your best interest is apparently the “patriotic” thing to do because we’re so afraid that the wrong people might benefit from it. People don’t realize that they may need these services down the road but their ignorance prevails.
ranchojasper
My jaw literally dropped at that part. A 4,000 sq ft McMansion for just two people in their 70s?!?! Alllll these years throwing away the last of their money to pay the mortgage on a house that's so much bigger than they need!
And just expected his adult kid with a family of his own to just pay the mortgage on this stupid enormous house?! The entitlement is incomprehensible.
vrdeity
1: Yes, I bought them a small house nearby. I'd rather feel the pain of paying a second mortgage than move those people into my home. When they don't need it anymore (die, whatever), I'll sell it and make a little money.
2: I work in a high demand field and we lived below our means. In addition to my main job, I take on consulting gigs that help me to keep up. My kid is about to graduate high school, so he will need a car and help with expenses after. Things are going to get tighter.
3: They are in their early 70's.
4: Wow, you guys have a lot of good questions. Selling their old house was the only way to get rid of the debts. I considered renting for them, but would still have to work extra to pay a lease. My thinking was this: if I have to pay for their living expenses, I might as well buy something with value and cash out later.
5: I am their oldest son. My little brother is deceased, he died in a motorcycle accident when he was 24. I attribute some of their dumb financial decisions to "grief spending".
6: Why don't they get a job? Boomer healthcare issues. My mom just had gastric bypass and then back surgery, so she is in no shape to work. My dad could work, but the new "online application process" kicked his butt.
Poor guy showed up to home depot with a resume and they turned him around on his heels. He's got health issues too, so part time only for him. I'd have to hold their hands to just get through the door. | https://www.someecards.com/lifestyle/family-bonds/broke-boomers/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:29Z |
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This year promises road, rail and trans-harbour bridges, connectors, railway lines and metros, together holding out hope of reducing a few sighs from the harried Mumbaikar’s life
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By Rajendra B. Aklekar, Ranjeet Jadhav Prajakta Kasale, Dipti Singh, Sameer Surve and Eshan Kalyanikar
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link
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Motorists will be soon able to travel on the 22-km-long Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) connecting Sewri with Nhava Sheva, the longest sea bridge in the country. MMRDA)sources said 97 per cent work on this project is complete and finishing touches will be completed soon. MMRDA has recommended a one-way toll of R500 while the state government has proposed one of R350. CM Eknath Shinde will take a final decision on this. The 21.8-kilometre six-lane bridge has three interchanges, at Sewri in south Mumbai, connecting the MTHL to the Eastern Freeway; at Shivaji Nagar in Ulwe, connecting the MTHL to Navi Mumbai Coastal Road and and the third at Chirle interchange — where one arm will connect the State Highway-54, the other will connect to NH4.
Port Line-Uran railway
The Port Line (Belapur-Seawood-Uran Railway) will be the newest addition to Mumbai’s railway network in 2024. The Belapur-Seawood-Uran Railway Project will improve accessibility to the central part of Navi Mumbai. These areas are places where development has been planned. The rail line will greatly benefit commuters.
Elevated Vakola connector
Motorists travelling via the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) towards Andheri on the Western Express Highway will no longer have to stop at the Vakola signal as the elevated connector—India’s first sharp curvature span with an orthotropic steel deck supported by stayed cables—is nearing completion. At present, vehicles heading from the SCLR towards the Vakola junction get stuck in traffic due to the signal and the ongoing construction of the connector. The work on MMRDA’s 215-metre-long cable-stayed bridge is in progress. The bridge will complement east-west travel and provide faster connectivity to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The bridge will also provide connectivity from Vakola nullah to Panbai International School on WEH. The cable-stayed bridge on the SCLR will have a width of 10.5 metres and a 7.5-m-widecarriageway.
Mumbai Metro Yellow Line 2B
The Mumbai Metro Yellow Line 2B, running from D N Nagar to Mandale, is a 23.643-km-long elevated corridor with 20 stations. The stretch ends between Mankhurd and Chembur. Five of its stations may open in 2024.
Vikhroli rail overbridge
This project, which began in 2018, is supposed to be completed by the end of the year. The work should have been completed by the end of 2022, but the deadline was extended. The bridge will not only benefit commuters but also fire brigade and ambulances. Vikhroli East and West lack a fire station and public hospital respectively. The cost of the project increased from R40.77 crore to R88.75 crore over the years.
E shalas coming
Tn 2024, over 5,000 schools in Maharashtra will transform into ‘E-shalas.’ In a bid to bridge the social and digital divide in education, the Maharashtra government earlier this year launched the Majhi e-Shala mission in all government schools in rural areas. By 2024-25, the education department plans to transform 5,000-plus schools and digitise 10,000 classrooms across the state. The Samagra Shiksha and Maharashtra Prathamik Shikshan Parishad (MPSP) have collaborated with Pratham InfoTech Foundation to make the mission a success. According to MPSP, more than five lakh students are estimated to benefit from this initiative.
New wards at KEM Hospital
Renovation work on six wards at KEM Hospital commenced in August 2023 following Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s visit. These wards had been closed for a year, and it was only in 2023 that the hospital borrowed space at Sewri’s TB Hospital and began relocating some of its patients. Two out of the six wards are expected to be operational by March 2024 on a priority basis, while the remaining wards may take up to 18 months.
Deonar waste-to-energy project
The civic body came up with the project in 2014, and after tendering, re-tendering and restructuring of ideas, it finally awarded a contract to process 600 tonnes of garbage and generate 4 MW of electricity daily. While projects that generate less than 15 MW of energy do not require environmental clearance, this project required one as the ash left after generating energy will be landfilled in Deonar itself. But thelarge mountains of garbage will take a few years to clear. Established in 1927, the Deonar dumping ground is spread across 120 hectares. Out of the 7,000 metric tonnes of garbage generated daily in the city, nearly 700 metric tonnes are dumped in Deonar.
Vidyavihar East-West connector
This project is expected to be completed before the monsoon. The BMC launched the first girder of the bridge in May 2023 while the second one was launched in November. The bridge was envisaged in the 1991 development plan.
Sion rail overbridge
The British-era bridge will be pulled down and reconstructed to build the 5th and 6th railway lines. The BMC and Railways are jointly carrying out the work. The actual cost of constructing a new 400-m bridge, including a 99-m girder, was R99.98 crore. It rose to R108 crore after the Railways made some design changes. Now, the BMC has decided to increase the length of the bridge to 613 m and the girder to 120 m, causing the cost to rise to R178.93 crore. The project was commissioned in March 2018.
Coastal Road
Coastal Road-related construction work began in 2018 and the project was supposed to be opened to the public by November 2023. But the work got delayed and now plans are afoot to open one arm for southbound traffic by mid-February. The entire project is expected to be completed by May 2024. The 10.58-km Coastal Road is being constructed from the Princess Street flyover to the southern end of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The 17.7-km-long Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) part of the project could be finished by 2026. Its estimated cost is R11,332.82 crore. The BMC has appointed a consultant for the 24-km Versova-Dahisar corridor of the Coastal Road. Its estimated cost is R16,000 crore. BMC has also started building the Dahisar-Bhayander Link Road, an elevated 5-km structure at a cost of R4,027 crore. The road could be completed by 2027.
Mumbai Metro Pink Line 6
The Mumbai Metro Pink Line-6, between Swami Samarth Nagar and Vikhroli, is being constructed as an east-west connectivity line. The 15.31-km line passes through Jogeshwari, WEH, and Powai. It has 13 stations and most of the alignment passes on the median of Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road. As per the Maharashtra government’s State Economic Survey, the project is about 63 per cent complete and is expected to be completed by December 2024.
Electric bakery policy in 2024
In 2024, the Health Department is expected to introduce a policy that will mandate wood-burning bakeries in the city to transition to clean fuel or electricity. Many of these bakeries are extremely old and contribute to air pollution, particularly in the winter months. The residents in the surrounding areas bear the brunt of this pollution, as the smoke from the chimneys enters their homes.
Rani Baug expansion
The introduction of lions to Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan, also known as Rani Baug, under BMC’s expansion plan is expected to take place. Jimmy, the sole lioness in the zoo, died in December 2014. She was born in the zoo in March 1998 to an African lion Amar and an Asiatic lioness Anita.
Goregaon-Borivli rail lines
The fifth and sixth lines between Goregaon and Borivli are slated to be ready by June 2024. WR has been working on the new lines between Borivli and Bandra stations to boost capacity. The Bandra-Goregaon section was opened in November 2023. “This project will enhance the line capacity of Mumbai suburban section, will help ease the congestion, improve punctuality and help add more train services,” a WR official said.
Mumbai Metro Red Line 9
The Mumbai Metro Line 9 is an extension of Line 7 from Dahisar to Mira-Bhayandar. This 10.58-km line has eight stations and will connect Mumbai with Mira-Bhayandar and decongest the entrance to the city at the Dahisar toll naka. Phase 1 includes Dahisar East to Kashigaon and Phase 2 includes Kashigaon to Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium. Phase 1 of Line 9 may be complete in 2024.
Gokhale bridge
The BMC successfully launched the first girder of the east-west connector in Andheri in December last year. Two lanes of the bridge will be completed by February 2024 while the entire structure will be ready before the monsoon. The BMC and Railways decided to reconstruct the bridge after part of it collapsed on July 3, 2018. It was shut in November 2022.
Underground Mumbai Metro
Mumbai’s first underground Metro Aqua Line 3 is expected to be commissioned in 2024. While substantial work on Phase 1 between Aarey and Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) was completed in December 2023, the line will be subjected to extensive trials and testing. It is likely to be opened in early 2024. Work on Phase 2 between BKC and Colaba has been expedited and it should be completed in 2024 too. An official connected with the 33.5-km line said, “Many stations on Phase 2, like Girgaon, Kalbadevi, Prabhadevi, and Dadar, are in extremely crowded areas. We had to undertake innovative digging and building alternatives like the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) technology, where excavation is done with supports.”
Travel on India’s widest, longest road tunnel
Citizens will get to travel on India’s widest and longest road tunnel passing through Kasara ghat. The 7.78-km-long twin tunnel is being built under Package 14 of the Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg project. It is equipped with mist technology for firefighting. Package 14 has been handed over to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). The 13.1-km-long Package-14 connects Pimpri Sadroddin in Nashik with Vashala Budruk in Thane. The twin tunnel, wherein two tunnels run parallelly, will have three lanes. The tunnel is of three types — shaded, cut and cover, and main bored twin tunnel. Equipped with an inclined shaft for escape, the tunnel was made using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) technology.
2024 is going to be a Maha poll-er coaster ride!
The general and Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in May and October respectively. If the Supreme Court allows local body polls to be held this year, 24 cities—including Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Pune—can go to the polls. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Thane Municipal Corporation are currently functioning under administrators while the Navi Mumbai civic body’s operations have been overseen by one since 2020.
BMC polls, too
The corporators’ term ended in March 2022. Currently a case is pending with the Supreme Court regarding delimitation of wards and the OBC category for political reservation in civic polls. There is a possibility that for the first time two Shiv Senas will oppose each other and one NCP faction will contest an election with BJP. For the first time, 10 main political parties will contest the civic polls. Two factions of Shiv Sena, two factions of NCP, the BJP, Congress, MNS, MIM and AAP are the main parties that will contest. There is a possibility that a Sena faction will ally with the Congress and one NCP faction.
Will Eknath Shinde MLAs be disqualified
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde (right) with deputy CMs NCP’s Ajit Pawar (left) and BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis (centre)
SC has granted an extension until January 10 for Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide on disqualification petitions, including those of CM Eknath Shinde and other MLAs. The requests were filed by the Uddhav Thackeray Sena faction and the Sharad Pawar bloc of the NCP. The court emphasised that the Maharashtra speaker is responsible for making the ultimate decision on the disqualification pleas concerning Eknath Shinde’s camp and the chief minister himself. | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/lets-connect-in-2024-23327698 | 2024-01-01T03:37:29Z |
OHL roundup: Wainwright scores in OT, Sting beat Spitfires 6-5
WINDSOR, Ont. — Easton Wainwright's power-play goal 36 seconds into overtime lifted the visiting Sarnia Sting to a 6-5 Ontario Hockey League victory over the Windsor Spitfires on Sunday at the WFCU Centre.
Oliver Peer of the Spitfires scored his 22nd goal of the season at 18:56 of the third period to tie the game at 5-5 and force the overtime session.
Ryan Brown scored twice for the Sting (13-21-1-0), while Mitch Young, Zach Filak and Kai Schwindt netted singles.
Ryan Abraham scored twice for the Spitfires (11-20-3-0), while Liam Greentree, Cole Davis and Peer added singles.
The Sting outshot the Spitfires 34-21.
Elsewhere in the OHL on Sunday:
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PETES 4 STEELHEADS 0
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Liam Sztuska stopped 52 shots as the Peterborough Petes defeated the visiting Mississauga Steelheads 4-0.
Jax Dubois, Samuel Mayer, Sam McCue and Konnor Smith (empty-netter) scored for the Petes (15-15-3-1), who led 1-0 after the first period and 3-0 heading into the third.
Goaltender Ryerson Leenders stopped 47 of 50 shots for the Steelheads (19-13-2-0).
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GENERALS 4 BATTALION 3 (OT)
NORTH BAY, Ont. — Dylan Roobroeck's second goal of the game, scored at 1:09 of overtime, gave the visiting Oshawa Generals a 4-3 victory over the North Bay Battalion.
Beckett Sennecke and Stuart Rolofs also scored for the Generals (15-13-3-1), who outshot the Battalion 31-27.
Ethan Procyszyn, Dalyn Wakely and Anthony Romani scored for the Battalion (16-13-5-1), who have lost five overtime games this season.
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SPIRIT 4 GREYHOUNDS 3
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Ethan Hay scored the game-winning goal at 10:42 of the third period as the visiting Saginaw Spirit edged the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 4-3.
Michael Misa scored twice for the Spirit (22-10-0-1), while Sebastien Gervais added a single.
Jack Beck scored twice for the West Division-leading Greyhounds (23-10-2-1), while Marco Mignosa netted a single.
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OTTERS 7 BULLDOGS 4
ERIE, Penn. — Dylan Edwards scored twice and Brett Bressette added to assists as the Erie Otters beat the Brantford Bulldogs 7-4.
Alexis Daviault, Brett Hammond, Pano Fimis, Kaleb Smith and Bruce McDonald also scored for the Otters (16-13-4-0).
Marek Vanacker scored twice for the East Division-leading Bulldogs (17-10-6-1), while Nick Lardis and Patrick Thomas netted singles.
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KNIGHTS 5 FIREBIRDS 3
LONDON, Ont. — Jacob Julien had a goal and three assists as the London Knights knocked off the visiting Flint Firebirds 5-3.
Denver Barkey, Sam Dickinson, Rusian Gazizov and Sam O'Reilly also scored for the Knights (23-11-0-1), who outshot the Firebirds 29-23.
Matthew Jenken, Coulson Pitre and Nolan Dann scored for the Firebirds (14-18-2-1).
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ICEDOGS 6 STORM 5 (OT)
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Andrew Wycisk scored 16 seconds into overtime to give the Niagara IceDogs a 6-5 victory over the visiting Guelph Storm.
Ethan Czata and Kevin He each scored twice for the IceDogs (9-21-4-1), while Daniil Sobolev added a single.
Gavin Grundner, Jett Luchanko, Jake Karabela, Braeden Bowman and Max Namestikov scored for the Storm (21-12-2-1), who were outshot 34-33.
The IceDogs led 2-0 after the first period, but trailed 4-2 heading into the third.
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COLTS 5 ATTACK 2
BARRIE, Ont. — Cole Beaudoin scored on a penalty shot and added an assist as the Barrie Colts beat the visiting Owen Sound Attack 4-2.
Riley Patterson, Tai York, Beau Jelsma and Olivier Savard also scored for the Colts (14-17-1-0), who led 1-0 after the first period and 3-1 heading into the third.
Colby Barlow and Cedrick Guindon scored for the Attack (16-15-2-1), who outshot the Colts 41-31.
* This roundup was generated automatically with a CP-developed application.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 31, 2023.
The Canadian Press | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ohl-roundup-wainwright-scores-ot-030724073.html | 2024-01-01T03:37:30Z |
US wants to contain China's chip industry. This startup shows it won't be easy
Last year, a veteran Silicon Valley software executive took the helm of a startup in his native China, company records show. The startup told potential investors it would sell microchip design software that is mostly available from just a handful of large Western companies.
The coveted and highly specialized software tool, known by its initials of OPC, is used in the design of many microchips and is crucial to the design of advanced chips.
The production of advanced chips is one of the most contentious technological struggles now dividing the United States and China as they vie for economic and military supremacy. Washington is trying to curb China's access to sensitive microchip design tools.
The strategy behind the startup, dubbed SEIDA, shows why that containment effort is so challenging.
Before becoming chief executive of SEIDA, Liguo "Recoo" Zhang had lived in the United States long enough to secure permanent residency and purchase a Silicon Valley home, according to people familiar with his career and public records reviewed by Reuters.
He was employed by Siemens EDA, a US unit of German industrial giant Siemens AG that dominates the market in China for the very technology SEIDA told investors it planned to sell there. At least three other Chinese-born colleagues from Siemens EDA joined Zhang at SEIDA.
In a 2022 business-plan presentation prepared for investors, SEIDA called OPC "indispensable technology" and said it would offer the tool by early 2024. A Chinese version of the product, SEIDA said, would "break through the foreign monopoly," helping China become self-reliant in chip technology. SEIDA's ultimate goal, according to one slide: "Become OPC leader in the world."
The pitch attracted powerful Chinese investors.
One backer, recent corporate filings reviewed by Reuters show, is an investment arm of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, or SMIC. The state-backed, Shanghai-based company is China's leading maker of microchips. US companies are restricted by Washington from providing technology to SMIC without a special license because its alleged work with China's military is considered a threat to American national security.
SMIC didn't respond to Reuters' requests for comment about the investment or the US restrictions.
On a recent visit to SEIDA's headquarters in Hangzhou, in eastern China, a receptionist told Reuters that Zhang wasn't available for an interview. In an email after the visit, Peilun "Allen" Chang, SEIDA's chief operating officer, said the prospectus reviewed by Reuters is "obsolete."
The company's objectives have evolved, he wrote, adding that its backers are primarily "private institutions and individuals." Chang declined to specify how much capital SEIDA has raised or what products it now aims to pursue, saying its business plan remains "under continuous evaluation."
Siemens EDA, in a statement, confirmed Zhang's departure and that of three other colleagues. The company said it considers SEIDA "a potential competitor" but declined to comment further.
Reuters couldn't determine whether SEIDA has progressed toward selling OPC, short for optical proximity correction. The software is commonly employed for the design of many microchips and is part of a broader set of technologies known as electronic design automation, or EDA. The tools can help design chips that could advance strategic new technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing and hypersonic flight.
Since SEIDA's launch in October 2021, the US government has increased efforts to curb China's access to EDA tools, developed and sold mostly by American companies.
Through export controls and other restrictions, Washington aims to prevent China from obtaining know-how that could allow it to match microchip advances by the United States and its allies, including Taiwan, the self-governing island claimed by China and the world's leading chip manufacturer.
In email exchanges with Reuters, Chang said US restrictions were one of the reasons Zhang and his colleagues left Siemens EDA for SEIDA to begin with. The restrictions, he wrote, limited their business opportunities at Siemens EDA, "diminishing scope for career advancement and involvement in key projects."
SEIDA adheres to US and Chinese rules, Chang added.
Neither SEIDA nor its executives have been accused of wrongdoing. And Reuters has no evidence SEIDA is using knowledge or technology that could be considered proprietary by Siemens EDA or others. Chang said SEIDA has "a stringent vetting process…ensuring no infringement upon the intellectual property of others."
Experts in the sector, and people familiar with efforts by Beijing to outmaneuver US curbs on technology transfer, say SEIDA's launch follows a pattern of Chinese companies building upon foreign know-how. Even if the SEIDA executives didn't take property from their previous employer, the technologies involved are so complex that only years of experience with existing purveyors would allow them to offer similar products.
"Developing OPC from scratch without access to any existing intellectual property would be challenging in this timeframe, to say the least," said Jan-Peter Kleinhans, director of technology and geopolitics at Stiftung Neue Verantwortung, a Berlin think tank where he has researched China's market for EDA tools.
The story of SEIDA, which hasn't been previously reported, illustrates the challenges the West faces in thwarting Chinese development of advanced microchip technology. Despite Washington's efforts to slow China's acquisition of chip technology, Beijing is rushing to foster domestic development, attract expert expatriates to come home and overcome its lag in the sector.
A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said in a statement that the United States "abuses export control measures" and "applies illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction to Chinese companies."
China, the spokesperson added, has adopted laws to protect intellectual property and "complies with internationally accepted rules." Technological advances in China, the statement continued, "are not the result of theft, nor of robbery, but are the result of Chinese people's ingenuity and hard work."
American officials have repeatedly said that Chinese efforts to secure Western technology pose one of the biggest long-term threats to the economy and security of the United States. They have expressed particular concern about China's ability to employ advanced chips, and the powerful processors they enable, for its fast-growing military.
"At no point have export controls been more central to our national security," Matthew Axelrod, assistant US commerce secretary for export enforcement, said at a Congressional hearing in Washington this month.
The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said such concerns reflect "a Cold War and hegemonic mentality."
While export rules may delay Beijing's progress, industry experts say, they are unlikely to stunt China's development of chip technology. "The US is lying across the tracks in an effort to stop the Chinese, but it is just going to become a speed bump," said Michael Bruck, a former general manager in China for chipmaker Intel Corp. "It will push China to be more independent."
China's government has made its drive for more sophisticated chips a centerpiece of its strategic plans.
Last year, after Washington announced new restrictions, Beijing said the government would spend $143 billion to spur China's domestic chip sector. Through a separate program known as "Thousand Talents," the government offers employment, housing, and other incentives for Chinese experts who return from science and tech jobs abroad.
The program, in existence for more than a decade, has been criticized by Washington because it is viewed by some as a mechanism for China to illegally obtain intellectual property from abroad.
Last May, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested a California-based software engineer on trade secrets charges. In an FBI affidavit related to the case, investigators said the engineer, Liming Li, had stolen millions of files from two unidentified US employers.
One of the employers, the affidavit shows, found a folder on Li's laptop containing documents related to "Thousand Talents." The pilfered company files, the FBI alleged, included unspecified materials related to "national security, nuclear nonproliferation and anti-terrorism."
Li has pleaded not guilty. His attorney, Daniel Olmos, declined to comment.
Reuters this year has chronicled the race between the West and China for dominance in sectors ranging from killer robots to undersea cables to encryption of digital communications. The struggle for primacy in chipmaking will help determine who triumphs in these technologies and others that will become available once faster processors are developed to enable them.
Since the 1950s, America's pioneering of chip technology played a major role in the country's creation of the world's largest economy, powerful high-tech and financial sectors, and a thus-far unparalleled military. But China's fast economic growth, and its stated ambition to assert its place as a global power, is now challenging that dominance.
In the Cold War, Washington blocked exports of some raw materials that Eastern Bloc countries could have used to develop weaponry. At the time, such measures succeeded because countries behind the Iron Curtain were already economically isolated.
Now, though, globalization has made most industries far more interconnected. Semiconductors, an approximately $600 billion a year business, are no exception. From raw materials to design to assembly, chips are a global industry.
"The United States is not going to be able to cut the Chinese off like we did the Soviets," said James Andrew Lewis, director of the strategic technologies program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, or CSIS, a Washington think tank.
An ambition both countries share is self-reliance in the manufacture of advanced microchips.
Although the United States still leads in many of the technologies needed to design chips, most of the actual printing and assembly happens in Asia. The United States relies heavily on South Korea for memory chips and Taiwan for logic chips. Memory chips store and retrieve information and logic chips process data and execute instructions.
Last year, the United States approved nearly $53 billion for "CHIPS for America," a program, administered by the Commerce Department, that offers financial incentives to companies that can increase domestic production. Recipients of the incentives are restricted from sharing sensitive technologies with China and other countries not allied with the United States.
Among the challenges for China to create more advanced chips is access to EDA tools, such as the OPC software touted by SEIDA in early marketing.
Producing the fastest, most capable chips and circuit boards involves designing and printing them with billions of ever-smaller transistors. To achieve such microscopic connections, EDA helps lay out and verify the design of these circuits and simulate how they'll perform under real-world conditions.
But EDA tools require intense processing power.
So specialized is the technology that some advances are marketed as scientific breakthroughs. NVIDIA Corp , the California-based company that is the leading supplier of chips for artificial intelligence, in March said recent advances in OPC technology would help it push the semiconductor industry "to the limits of physics."
Despite US export controls, China is making advances.
In 2019, the Commerce Department placed Huawei Technologies Co , the Chinese telecommunications giant, on its list of companies that can't buy U.S. technologies unless the vendor obtains a special license. As with SMIC, blacklisted by the department a year later, the US cited national security concerns.
"Our export controls on China are designed to massively slow down technology acquisition," Thea D. Rozman Kendler, assistant commerce secretary for export administration, said at the recent Congressional hearing.
Still, Huawei in August introduced a new 5G smartphone with a sophisticated, seven-nanometer chip manufactured by SMIC. The phone, unveiled while U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was visiting China, was announced to great fanfare. The Commerce Department later said it is investigating whether the two companies relied on restricted U.S. technologies to develop the chip.
Huawei declined to comment.
Proving the source of some technologies can be challenging.
Many semiconductor advances build upon existing intellectual property. And the turnover of personnel within the industry, especially across international borders, can make it difficult to investigate export violations or pursue claims of intellectual property theft. "You can't really control what's in people's brains with any export controls," said Lewis of CSIS.
Alon Raphael, chief executive of a California company that sells a tool to detect semiconductor defects, said he learned that lesson the hard way. Until 2020, he said, FemtoMetrix Inc, was the sole supplier of the technology, which it spent a decade developing.
But late that year, Raphael said, Chongji Huang, a key employee, resigned and emerged later in China with a Shanghai-based startup that offers a similar product. "I had heard these kinds of stories," Raphael told Reuters, "but I said to myself, 'No, not that guy, he's my friend.'"
Late last year, FemtoMetrix filed suit in California against the startup. Robert Shwarts, an attorney representing Huang and his startup, Weichong Semiconductor Group, told Reuters that neither Huang nor the startup took anything from FemtoMetrix, nor did they violate any trade secrets.
SEIDA, the startup managed by Siemens EDA veterans, is one of many Chinese tech startups founded in recent years to meet Beijing's call for a stronger domestic semiconductor industry.
The proliferation can be hard to track.
Recent changes to Chinese regulations restrict access to company registries. Reuters couldn't determine whether China's government had any role in SEIDA's launch or whether Zhang, the chief executive, or his colleagues received any state incentives to leave Siemens EDA and work there.
Reporters reviewed some of SEIDA's corporate filings with the help of two companies that collect and analyze Chinese business records – Datenna, of the Netherlands, and Global Data Risk, based in New York. Combined with interviews and public records, the filings, dating back to October 2021, enabled Reuters to piece together some of SEIDA's history so far.
SEIDA, the filings show, is majority-owned by partnerships now controlled by Zhang and some of the former Siemens EDA colleagues who joined him. It isn't clear when those partnerships were established or by whom. Records show the partnerships invested in SEIDA in November 2021 – weeks after the startup's launch and before Zhang left Siemens EDA.
Zhang's path toward SEIDA began at Mentor Graphics Corp, the predecessor company to Siemens EDA, acquired by Munich-based Siemens in 2017. Mentor, started in Oregon in 1981, was an early innovator of EDA and eventually became one of three U.S. companies that sell most of the software worldwide. By the time of its acquisition, Mentor boasted annual revenues of $1.2 billion.
With a masters degree in microelectronics from a Shanghai university, Zhang worked for more than a decade at Mentor and Siemens EDA, according to SEIDA's 2022 presentation to investors. Before joining the startup, he was a Siemens EDA product director.
Zhang is now 44 years old, according to US and Chinese records. He became chief executive of SEIDA in July 2022, according to the SEIDA filings.
Reuters found that at least three other Chinese-born colleagues who joined Zhang were also longtime employees of Siemens EDA. Two of them, Zhitang "Tim" Yu and Yun Fei "Jack" Deng, earned doctorates from US universities, academic records show. Born in China, Yu is also an American citizen, according to US records. Deng, also born in China, obtained legal permanent resident status in the United States.
SEIDA declined to make Deng or Yu available for interviews.
Under the new export restrictions, US citizens and permanent residents can face penalties if they help Chinese companies develop or manufacture advanced chips without a license. Those penalties can include citations, fines or prison time, depending on the violation.
Chang, the chief operating officer, said by email: "We continuously monitor both emerging and existing regulations to ensure our operations align with applicable legal standards."
As they sought investors last year, SEIDA executives aimed high. In the 2022 slideshow, they projected the company could be worth as much as 700 million yuan, or $99 million, by the end of last year. By 2026, they said, SEIDA hoped to sell shares to the public.
Their efforts attracted at least one important backer.
In June 2023, SEIDA received undisclosed funding from China Fortune-Tech Capital Co, or CFTC, an investment vehicle owned by chipmaker SMIC, according to records compiled by Datenna and PitchBook Data Inc, a US-based corporate research company. CFTC didn't respond to requests for comment.
SEIDA continues to secure investors. This month, according to its corporate filings, five more investors, including four Chinese venture capital firms, acquired stakes in the company.
Chang wouldn't say if the ongoing review of SEIDA's business plan means a departure from its early marketing of OPC. "Due to the confidential nature of our business strategies, specific details of our current and future plans cannot be disclosed," Chang wrote.
During Reuters' visit to SEIDA headquarters, the reception desk bore the same branding as the early fundraising presentation. The SEIDA name, according to the slideshow, is an acronym for "Semiconductor Intelligent Design Automation." Its slogan, in the branding and on SEIDA's website, translates to "enable chip success." | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/us-wants-contain-chinas-chip-industry-startup-shows-it-wont-be-easy-3507221 | 2024-01-01T03:37:31Z |
09:42, 08 February 2019 | GMT +6
Death toll climbs to 11 in Istanbul building collapse
ISTANBUL. KAZINFORM - The death toll from the collapse of a seven-story building in Istanbul has risen to 11 after another body was recovered, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Thursday, Anadolu reports.
Speaking to reporters at the site, Soylu said rescue work has been ongoing for 31 hours in an effort to reach more survivors.
Teams are now working on the 4th floor of the building, he said, adding efforts are going on by considering the risk of collapse of the adjacent building.
He did not provide details on the number of people still trapped under the wreckage.
Rescue teams earlier saved a 5-year-old girl identified as Havva Tekgoz from the debris of the building.
According to Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya, Tekgoz was rescued under the wreckage after nearly 18 hours.
The building, located in Istanbul's Kartal district, collapsed Wednesday while 30 residents were inside. The cause is not yet known. | https://en.inform.kz/news/death-toll-climbs-to-11-in-istanbul-building-collapse_a3496230/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:33Z |
DALLAS, Texas — Trailblazing longtime U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a nurse from Texas who helped bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to the Dallas area as the region's most powerful Democrat, died Sunday. She was 88.
President Joe Biden, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and many other leaders issued statements about her death after her son posted about it on Facebook. The Dallas Morning News also confirmed her death with an unnamed source close to the family. No cause of death was given.
Biden hailed her "immense courage" and called her "an icon and mentor to generations of public servants, through whom her legacy of resilience and purpose will endure."
"She was the single most effective legislator Dallas has ever had," the mayor said in a statement. "Nobody brought more federal infrastructure money home to our city. Nobody fought harder for our communities and our residents' interests and safety. And nobody knew how to navigate Washington better for the people of Dallas."
Eddie Bernice Johnson served in the House for three decades after becoming the first registered nurse elected to Congress and first Black chief psychiatric nurse at Dallas' Veterans Affairs hospital. She went on to become the first Black woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and she also led the Congressional Black Caucus. She left office in January after repeatedly delaying her retirement. Before Congress, she served in the Texas legislature.
"For three decades, Chairwoman Johnson was a powerful force in the United States Congress, always focused on the future," House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said in a statement, praising Johnson as "a tenacious trailblazer, a talented legislator and a devoted public servant."
Johnson used her committee leadership position to fight against Republican efforts to block action on climate change. Congressional Black Caucus Chair Steven Horsford said Johnson was also "a fierce advocate for expanding STEM opportunities to Black and minority students" who also played a key role in helping the Biden administration pass a major package of incentives for computer chip manufacturers.
She was born in Waco and grew up in the segregated South. Dallas' once-segregated Union Station was renamed in her honor in 2019.
Her own experience with racism helped spur her to get involved in politics. She recalled that officials at the VA hospital were shocked that she was Black after they hired her sight-unseen, so they rescinded their offer for her to live in a dorm on campus. She told The Dallas Morning News in 2020 that officials would go into patients' rooms ahead of her to "say that I was qualified."
"That was really the most blatant, overt racism that I ever experienced in my life," she told the newspaper.
Johnson nearly quit but decided to stick with it.
"It was very challenging," she said. "But any job where you're an African American woman entering for the first time would be a challenge. They had not hired one before I got there. Yes, it was a challenge, but it was a successful venture."
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.ideastream.org/2023-12-31/former-u-s-rep-eddie-bernice-johnson-dies-at-88 | 2024-01-01T03:37:36Z |
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Transport experts also feel private cars should be charged more to discourage use
The state government is yet to announce the toll rate for the road. File pic
With the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), also known as the Sewri Nhava Sheva Trans Harbour Link, set to open soon, there is a growing demand to make this vital connector toll-free for public transport. Transport experts feel a flat rate of Rs 500 per vehicle should be charged for cars, but private public transport having more than 10 seats should be allowed for free.
This would discourage the use of private cars and make public transport a more sustainable option,” said Sudhir Badami, a transport expert and member of the toll rate committee of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority. The state government is yet to announce the toll rate for the road.
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Sudhir Badami, transport expert and member of MMRDA’s toll rate committee, said he had emailed a letter to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other officers concerned on December 1, wherein he shared his view on charging toll for MTHL. “It is necessary to increase public transport. In the interest of making sustainable public transport a priority, public transport—including private public transport of more than 10 seats—should be toll-free on MTHL. The state government needs to charge Rs 500 for cars,” said Badami. He added that he also shared this view in the toll rate committee meeting held on June 16, 2023. “The next meeting was to be held by mid-July but it hasn’t been held.”
According to Badami, a toll of Rs 500 for cars is higher than what was computed from only the point of view of repayment of loan and expenditure incurred by MMRDA. Explaining why there is a need to collect an Rs 500 toll from private cars, he said, “This is to discourage using personal cars so people opt for public transport in urban settings. That is why ‘zero toll’ has been recommended for public transport.”
This will no doubt help recover the investment made on the construction of MTHL and collect surplus too. This surplus could be added to a fund that the government must create to meet all the needs of prioritising public transport, Badani added.
MTHL—a 28-km-long harbour link—is the longest sea bridge in India which will connect Mumbai and Raigad district. The MMRDA estimates that 70,000 vehicles will use the bridge daily after it opens. The travel time between the two locations will be reduced from more than two hours to 20-30 minutes. According to the reports, the state government is planning to collect R300-350 toll for cars, but sources claim that the MMRDA has also suggested collection of Rs 500 for cars.
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Vikings bench QB Jaren Hall for Nick Mullens after digging 23-3 halftime deficit vs. Packers
Jaren Hall is out.
After digging a 23-3 halftime hole against the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings benched the rookie quarterback in favor of veteran Nick Mullens.
The decision arrives days after head coach Kevin O'Connell benched Mullens in favor of Hall for Sunday's game. But with Minnesota's playoff aspirations at stake, O'Connell made another switch in hopes that Mullens could spark a comeback.
Mullens has started three games this season, which has also seen the Vikings start Joshua Dobbs at quarterback since full-time starter Kirk Cousins saw his season end due to an Achilles injury. Mullins threw for 411 yards last week against the Detroit Lions, but his four interceptions doomed the Vikings in a 30-24 loss that stunted their playoff hopes.
Now Mullens is back in after Hall struggled to move the ball in the first half against Green Bay. Hall completed five of 10 passes for 67 yards with an interception as the Vikings managed just three points.
The Vikings and the Packers both entered Sunday at 7-8 with their postseason hopes at stake. The winner will stay alive for a playoff berth, while the loser will all but be eliminated. | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/vikings-bench-qb-jaren-hall-for-nick-mullens-after-digging-23-3-halftime-deficit-vs-packers-030548929.html | 2024-01-01T03:37:37Z |
BSRM Steels declares 25% cash dividend
BSRM Steels Ltd recently declared a 25 percent cash dividend for the year that ended on June 30 this year.
Approval was given at the company's 21st annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually recently, the steel manufacturing company said in a press release.
Alihussain Akberali, chairman of the company, presided over the meeting, where the audited accounts for the financial year 2022-23, along with the report of the board of directors, were also approved by the shareholders.
Aameir Alihussain, managing director, Zohair Taherali, finance director, and SM Nurul Karim, chief financial officer, alongside a large number of shareholders, joined the event. | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/organisation-news/news/bsrm-steels-declares-25-cash-dividend-3507441 | 2024-01-01T03:37:38Z |
20:52, 09 February 2019 | GMT +6
Death toll in Istanbul building collapse rises to 17
ISTANBUL. KAZINFORM - The death toll in Wednesday's building collapse in Istanbul has risen to 17, Turkey's health minister said on Saturday, Anadolu reports.
A total of 13 people are in hospital, including two in serious condition, Fahrettin Koca said at the Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, where he visited the victims.
Speaking in Istanbul Saturday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences for the victims of the building collapse.
"There are lessons we need to learn," Erdogan said later, visiting the building site.
The seven-story building in Istanbul's Kartal district collapsed Wednesday for reasons as yet unknown with 30 residents inside. | https://en.inform.kz/news/death-toll-in-istanbul-building-collapse-rises-to-17_a3496758/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:40Z |
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Chimezie Metu with a 2 Pt vs. Orlando Magic
Chimezie Metu (Phoenix Suns) with a 2 Pt vs. Orlando Magic, 12/31/2023
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Macklin Celebrini could see the New Year's Eve fireworks from the bus on the way to Scandinavium arena. Canada's best — and youngest — player exploded hours later in key moments to save his country from an embarrassing result with the calendar flipping to 2024. The 17-year-old scored twice and drew a crucial penalty that led to the game-winning goal from Jordan Dumas in the third period as Canada beat Germany 6-3 to wrap up the preliminary round at the world junior hockey ch
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Detroit coach Dan Campbell said he explained to officials before playing the Dallas Cowboys what would happen on a 2-point conversion play the Lions had planned. Chaos ensued anyway, and left the Lions feeling as if a victory was taken away from the NFC North winners in their pursuit of the top seed in the NFC playoffs. Officials ruled offensive lineman Taylor Decker wasn't an eligible receiver when he caught a 2-point conversion pass that would have given Detroit a one-p
OTTAWA — After 100 days at the helm of the Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer believes he has set the pieces in place for a solid foundation. On Sunday afternoon the Senators announced Steve Staios would take the general manager role on a permanent basis and take over the role of president of hockey operations, appointed Dave Poulin to the role of senior vice-president, hockey operations and promoted Ryan Bowness to associate general manager. “This move is consistent with the vision of havin
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James thought he added to his legacy with another big shot on his 39th birthday. The NBA’s replay center had a different view, causing James to call out the league’s replay process. James made what he believed was a game-tying 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers were playing on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the top team in the Western Conference. However, it was ruled a 2-pointer and upheld via replay from the league’s replay ce
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College players are paid now, which should mean they’re playing when there is a game. Welcome to adulthood. | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/chimezie-metu-2-pt-vs-032801497.html | 2024-01-01T03:37:43Z |
They will be arrested after being discharged from hospital; deceased had objected to their friend blowing smoke in his daughter’s face
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Days after a 51-year-old was assaulted by a group and stabbed to death after he objected to a person allegedly blowing cigarette smoke in his daughter’s face, the police have traced two suspects. The incident took place on Wednesday at Chapel Road in Bandra West. According to the police, the duo, Rehbar Shaikh and Kajal Raman Das Gupta, had sustained injuries and will be arrested once they are discharged from the hospital. Mohammed Saad Iqbal Shaikh, the man who allegedly blew the smoke, was arrested that night itself
A police officer said, “On the day of the incident, deceased, Francis Fernandes, his wife Zian and their 25-year-old daughter were returning home when they stopped at a store.” As the family exited the establishment, a couple entered and the man, Mohammed Saad Iqbal Shaikh, allegedly exhaled smoke in the young woman’s direction. Witnessing her discomfort, Francis voiced his objection, leading to the couple verbally abusing him and his family.
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A physical altercation then broke out, prompting Mohammed Saad Iqbal Shaikh to call three additional male friends for support. The four men and woman then physically assaulted Francis. Mohammed Saad Iqbal Shaikh stabbed the deceased multiple times in the chest and stomach. The group fled after threatening Zian and her daughter. Francis was swiftly transported to Bhabha hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Bandra police have charged all five accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC)—including those pertaining to murder, criminal intimidation, insult to the modesty of women, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace—as well as the Maharashtra Police Act.
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COPENHAGEN - Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on Jan 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she said in her annual New Year's speech on Dec 31.
The 83-year-old queen, who took over the throne in 1972, is the longest-serving monarch in Europe following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in Sept 2022.
In February, she underwent a successful back surgery.
"The surgery naturally gave rise to thinking about the future – whether the time had come to leave the responsibility to the next generation," she said in the speech.
"I have decided that now is the right time. On 14 January 2024 – 52 years after I succeeded my beloved father – I will step down as queen of Denmark," she said.
"I leave the throne to my son, Crown Prince Frederik," she said.
In Denmark, formal power resides with the elected parliament and its government. The monarch is expected to stay above partisan politics, representing the nation with traditional duties ranging from state visits to national day celebrations.
Born in 1940, Margrethe has throughout her life enjoyed broad support from Danes, who are fond of her tactful and yet creative personality.
ALSO READ: World welcomes New Year with fireworks, some stark words and a royal farewell | https://www.asiaone.com/world/denmarks-queen-margrethe-ii-announces-surprise-abdication-live-tv | 2024-01-01T03:37:47Z |
Libra Infusions declares 80% dividends
Libra Infusions Ltd, a subsidiary of Libra Group, declared 80 percent dividends, including 30 percent cash dividend, for the financial year 2020-2021.
The approval was given at the company's 43rd annual general meeting, which was held virtually recently, the company said in a press release.
Roushon Alam, managing director and CEO of the company, presided over the meeting, where Saira Mariam Alam and Monami Alam, directors of the company, were present.
Among others, NI Chowdhury, independent director, KM Kawsar Ali, nominee director, ANM Mainuddin, chief financial officer, and Md Shafiqul Islam Bhuyan, company secretary, joined the event. | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/organisation-news/news/libra-infusions-declares-80-dividends-3507456 | 2024-01-01T03:37:45Z |
07:24, 08 February 2019 | GMT +6
Deep freeze to linger in Kazakhstan on Friday
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Kazakhstan will be affected by unstable weather conditions on Friday. The west, northwest and north of the country will observe precipitation. Fog, black ice, blowing snow, and bleak wind are forecast for parts of the country as well, Kazinform has learnt from Kazhydromet.
Deep freeze that gripped Kazakhstan earlier this week will linger in Akmola, Almaty, East Kazakhstan, parts of Karaganda and North Kazakhstan regions.
Wind gusting up to 15-20 mps will batter Atyrau, West Kazakhstan, Aktobe, Kostanay, Akmola, Turkestan, and Mangistau regions. Gusts may reach up to 25 mps in North Kazakhstan region.
Turkestan, Mangistau, Aktobe, Kostanay, Akmola, Atyrau, and West Kazakhstan regions will be steeped in fog.
Meteorologists warn of blizzard in North Kazakhstan, West Kazakhstan, parts of Aktobe, Kostanay, and Akmola regions as well as black ice in Atyrau and West Kazakhstan regions. | https://en.inform.kz/news/deep-freeze-to-linger-in-kazakhstan-on-friday_a3496204/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:47Z |
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As Arch Manning took a seat on a bench near some fellow Texas reserves, he was enveloped by a swarm of media. The 19-year-old Manning, grandson of one former NFL quarterback and nephew of two Super Bowl-winning ones, then proceeded to explain why he envisions remaining at Texas — even if Quinn Ewers, the starting QB against Washington in Monday night's College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl, decides to come back next season. “Obviously, there’s always rumors, especially nowadays, but I haven’t looked into transferring at all," Manning said Saturday.
Michigan players heard the critics, but they kept winning. "It's kind of like a big middle finger to everyone, honestly," Drake Nugent says.
Here is how 69 NFL pundits see the Chiefs-Bengals game playing out on New Year’s Eve. | https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/deaaron-fox-dials-long-distance-032457618.html | 2024-01-01T03:37:49Z |
Those who need hospital care are either aged above 60 or have co-morbidities
Mumbaikars wear face masks amid the resurgence of COVID, at Dadar West on December 23. Pic/Satej Shinde
While most COVID-19 cases recorded in the recent surge have been mild, some have sought hospitalisation because symptoms could not be managed at home. These individuals make up about 6.5 per cent of the 613 active cases in the state (as of December 30). There have been three COVID deaths in Maharashtra; two were men—a septuagenarian with diabetes and an octogenarian with kidney disease—while the third was a 37-year-old woman with severe comorbidities.
In Mumbai, Dr Daksha Shah, executive health officer (EHO) of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), stated that approximately 14 beds in various hospitals across the city are currently occupied by COVID-19 patients. As of December 31, there are 693 active cases in the state and 137 of them are in Mumbai. As of Saturday, there were 10 ICU admissions in the state.
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“We have observed that most individuals seeking hospital care are above the age of 60 or have comorbidities. Some were admitted as a precautionary measure due to other ailments and the need for observation,” she said. Private hospitals have admitted about four to five patients, while others are in Kasturba Hospital or Seven Hills Hospital. “Even younger individuals seeking care have comorbidities like asthma and other chronic ailments. However, everyone is recovering, and there has not been a single COVID death in the city so far,” Dr Shah added.
Symptoms include fever, cold, cough and slight breathlessness, particularly in older individuals or those with pre-existing conditions. Dr Rahul Pandit, chair of the Intensive Care Unit at HN Reliance Hospital and former member of the state COVID task force, emphasised, “High-risk patients should maintain a safe distance from those exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. They should use masks when going out and avoid crowded places.” He also recommended a third dose for high-risk groups if they have not already received it. Asked if there is a need to consider a fourth dose for such individuals, he said, “We will have to wait for guidelines from the government of India on that.”
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No of COVID deaths recorded in state | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-6-5-per-cent-of-those-with-covid-hospitalised-23327686 | 2024-01-01T03:37:50Z |
North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
In his New Year’s Day address Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will strengthen his military’s preemptive strike, missile defense and retaliatory capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat.
“The Republic of Korea is building genuine, lasting peace through strength, not a submissive peace that is dependent on the goodwill of the adversary,” Yoon said, using South Korea’s official name.
At the party meeting, Kim called South Korea “a hemiplegic malformation and colonial subordinate state” whose society is “tainted by Yankee culture.” He said his military must use all available means including nuclear weapons to “suppress the whole territory of South Korea” in the event of a conflict.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned in response that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, South Korean and U.S. forces will punish it overwhelmingly, resulting in the end of the Kim government.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim’s limited offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Kim has since sought to modernize his weapons arsenal and strengthen North Korea’s relationships with China and Russia. KCNA said Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year’s Day messages on Monday on bolstering bilateral ties.
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Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren officially announces bid for U.S. presidency
Warren made the announcement at an event in Lawrence in her home state of Massachusetts, where she took a shot at the current administration and the nation's politics.
"We need to take power in Washington away from the wealthy and well-connected and put it back in the hands of the people where it belongs," she said in her speech.
The campaign of Warren, who's on the Democratic Party's left flank, will focus on economic equality, government accountability and reining in big corporations.
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Other prominent Democratic figures who have announced presidential bids include California Senator Kamala Harris, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. | https://en.inform.kz/news/democratic-senator-elizabeth-warren-officially-announces-bid-for-u-s-presidency_a3496854/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:53Z |
Orion Infusion declares 10% cash dividend
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Paolo Banchero with the flush
Paolo Banchero with the flush, 12/31/2023
Paolo Banchero with the flush, 12/31/2023
Jacqueline Addo remembers the time two years ago when her husband Joshua confided to her that the stress of adjusting to life in Canada from Ghana was proving too much for him to bear.He had reached a breaking point, and her own mental health wasn't great."I was just a shadow of myself, basically," she said.Joshua was struggling to find a job in his field as a financial adviser, and had instead worked stints at a courier company and at Costco.With Jacqueline looking after their children, they we
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Authorities found the man’s behaviour ‘suspicious’ and on scanning his luggage, found gold dust
Kamal Uddin
The Air Intelligence Unit has apprehended a 28-year-old man for allegedly smuggling 2,935 grams of gold dust worth R1.64 crore. The incident came to light when the accused, Kamal Uddin, arrived from Sri Lanka on the night of December 30. Upon scanning his belongings, he was found in possession of gold dust.
“Action was taken as he was behaving in a suspicious manner,” stated the police. Asked about his involvement in any suspicious activity, Kamal, an Indian national, denied it. However, a subsequent search of his belongings revealed 2,935 grams of 24-kt gold dust in six pouches within the sling bag of the alleged accused.
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The police arrested Kamal on December 31. According to law enforcement, the accused claimed that an unknown person had instructed him to deliver the gold to an unspecified recipient. The police recorded his statement and subsequently took him into custody.
Kamal, a resident of Assam, was booked under the relevant sections of the Customs Act, 1962. The police sought two weeks of judicial custody to interrogate the accused and unravel the gold smuggling racket. The court granted the 14 days of judicial custody requested. | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-aiu-nabs-assam-resident-smuggling-gold-worth-rs-164-cr-23327688 | 2024-01-01T03:37:56Z |
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Okay, so last night was our big family Christmas dinner, and let me tell you, it turned into something straight out of a sitcom. I might've had a bit too much wine, and things got... interesting.
We're all chatting and laughing, and I end up in this deep convo with my brother-in-law, who's been single for what feels like forever. In a moment of wine-induced 'wisdom,' I start telling him how any girl would be lucky to have him.
I go on and on about how if things were different, and I wasn't married to his brother (my husband, duh), I'd totally marry him. I even did this dramatic pretend proposal thing, right there at the dinner table.
Cue the record scratch moment. The room goes dead silent. You could've heard a pin drop. My husband is staring at me like I've grown a second head, and my brother-in-law is just awkwardly laughing, trying to play it off.
The rest of the evening was this weird mix of awkward chuckles and people trying really hard to change the subject. My husband was surprisingly chill about it later, joking that maybe I should switch to water at family gatherings.
I woke up to find that my tipsy antics are now the hot topic in the family group chat. Note to self: less wine, more water at family events.
drinkcheapbeer
dang this is cringy. your husband's reaction is admirable - can i marry him?
weasel_mullet
He'll be available after she marries his brother, don't worry.
Tig3rDawn
Well this is going to be that thing they tease you about for years to come. Give them the laughing reminder them that you were just trying to tell him that he's a catch, boost his self esteem, and you that clearly have the best last name of husband family , since he knew better than to take it seriously.
You got drunk and forgot the line between close friends and family, it happens to everyone - that's how family gets to know you waaaay too well - you see them over and over again your entire life.
Some people accept that and their family is their best friend, others maintain that distance and don't let their family see the goofy/ ridiculous/loud/sexy person they can be - we all draw that line somewhere.
askingstuffs
I cant imagine my SO telling my brother that if they didn't marry me, they would marry my brother.
Ocean_Spice
Yeah, I hope OP’s husband is actually alright. If my partner said they would marry my sister if it weren’t for me, I would not be okay.
HawterSkhot
"I go on and on about how if things were different, and I wasn't married to his brother (my husband, duh), I'd totally marry him. I even did this dramatic pretend proposal thing, right there at the dinner table."
That had to be real weird for OP's husband...
Chanocraft
Nothing like a good ol' TIFU post to remind me why I don't drink, lol. Honestly though, don't worry about it. You've basically just created the next family favorite story to tell at future gatherings! Have fun being the butt of jokes for the next decade or so :)
JazCanHaz
If I was your husband this would seriously f with my head. His brother is not your spouse and you shouldn’t be going this far to comfort him. I felt embarrassed and awkward reading this.
gigitee
I don't care how mature your husband and BIL are, he will totally be telling his brother "Your wife totally wants to bang me" for the rest of their lives.
EnthusedPhlebotomist
Yeah, wow, wtf dude. Bizarre. I think most people wouldn't be able to really put that aside, I'd make sure he's actually okay about it. | https://www.someecards.com/lifestyle/family/woman-proposes-to-bil-at-family-gathering/ | 2024-01-01T03:37:59Z |
Local College Football Bowl Season TV Schedule & Streaming Info in Georgia
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:59 PM EST|Updated: 33 minutes ago
The 2023 college football postseason slate has exciting matchups on the docket, including those involving Georgia schools. Among those games is the Georgia Bulldogs squaring off against the Florida State Seminoles in the Orange Bowl.
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College Football Games to Watch in Georgia on TV This Week
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Mercer Bears
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, November 25
- Venue: Five Star Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+
Mercer Bears at South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 2
- Venue: Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+
Georgia Southern Eagles at Ohio Bobcats
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 16
- Venue: Brooks Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Georgia Southern (-1.5)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at UCF Knights
- Time: 6:30 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 22
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: UCF (-6)
Georgia State Panthers at Utah State Aggies
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Albertsons Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Utah State (-2)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
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Deputy director of Kazakhstan's Foreign Intelligence Service appointed
ASTANA. KAZINFORM - Isatay Sartayev has been named as the Deputy Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service "Syrbar" of the Republic of Kazakhstan by the presidential decree, Kazinform has learnt from the Akorda's press service.
Earlier Sartayev served as the Director of the "Syrbar" Service. He is a native of Aktobe region. | https://en.inform.kz/news/deputy-director-of-kazakhstan-s-foreign-intelligence-service-appointed_a3497567/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:00Z |
17th AGM of GPH Ispat held
The 17th Annual General Meeting of GPH Ispat Ltd. was held on 28 December 2023 at 3 PM through digital platform. Chairman of the company Mohammad Alamgir Kabir presided over the meeting. It was attended by Group Chairman and Managing Director Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Additional Managing Director Mohammad Almas Shimul, Directors- Md. Ashrafuzzaman, Md. Abdul Ahad, Md. Azizul Haque, Independent Directors Shafiul Alam Khan Chowdhury and Mukhtar Ahmed, Executive Director (F&BD) Kamrul Islam FCA conducted the session and replied to the questions of shareholders. Chief Financial Officer Abu Bakar Siddique FCMA, Group Chief Financial Officer H.M Ashrafuzzaman FCA, acting company secretary Md Mosharraf Hossain, senior officials of the company and a large number of shareholders participated in the meeting.
In that meeting, the financial report of GPH Ispat Ltd. for the year ended on 30th June 2023, the related audit report and the report of the board of directors were unanimously accepted and approved. The meeting approved a total dividend of 10% including 5% cash (exclusive to general shareholders, excluding sponsors and directors) and 5% stock dividend declared for the shareholders for the financial year 2022-23.
In his welcome speech, GPH Ispat Chairman Mohammad Alamgir Kabir said that GPH Ispat Limited has tackled the sector's challenges with resilience and foresight. Our excellence is marked by manufacturing breakthrough products GPH QUANTUM B600C-R and GPH QUANTUM B600D-R utilizing state-of-the-art Quantum Electric Arc Furnace technology which is earthquake resistant, 30% cost effective, reducing labor and transportation costs. This strategic move has ushered in new heights in the steel industry.
He also said that in the last financial year we have ensured maximum customer service, which is one of the reasons for our continued growth despite the uncontrollable challenges. A steadfast commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence in line with our vision of "survival for the fittest" in our efforts to transform Bangladesh into a high-income country is inherent in our actions. Our focus on building a performance driven culture with highly talented human resources has made us an employer of choice and this commitment earned us the SDG Brands Champion Award 2023 in the Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure category given by the Bangladesh Brand Forum.
Group Chairman and Managing Director Mohammad Jahangir Alam said We have tried our best despite the tough crisis due to covid 19, war in Ukraine, trade embargo etc. and so far we have been working with great success. Our technology, product and service quality above all proper management have played a helpful role in facing this difficult situation. We have made efforts to strengthen GPH Steel's position in the steel market and increase market share.
He specifically mentioned in his speech, the increase in the value of the dollar as well as the increase in the price of utilities has increased the cost of production. Due to this, the price of MS rod has increased in the market and the demand has decreased a little. However, the decline in steel production at the factory level is more than the decline in local demand. Moreover, due to the shortage of electricity and gas supply, production had to be stopped many times. In spite of this, during the financial year 2022-23, GPH deposited Tk 5,201.20 million in the state exchequer as value added tax (VAT), corporate tax, source tax, supplementary duty, custom duty, and miscellaneous registration fees. Moreover, in FY 2022-23, GPH Ispat Limited paid Tk 4,931.10 million towards utility bills. In this case, compared to last financial year, production has increased by 9.74% and revenue has been increased by 17.61%.
Speaking at the meeting, the two independent directors Shafiul Alam Khan Chowdhury and Mukhtar Ahmed respectively "expressed their strong opinion to perform the right duties on the GPH Board of Directors on behalf of the shareholders".
Mohammad Almas Shimul, Additional Managing Director of GPH said that they have produced the first and highest quality steel in Asia and opened up new horizons in trade by exporting to countries like China. GPH is a referral plant to see world renowned companies visiting our plant. He expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the concerned ministries and regulatory bodies, banks and financial institutions, and print and electronic media. | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/organisation-news/press-releases/news/17th-agm-gph-ispat-held-3506426 | 2024-01-01T03:38:00Z |
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This spectacle at the Mahim Mela in Reti Bunder makes for the perfect setting as Mumbai ushers the new year.
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Sahil Sambhi and Amninder Sandhu
Chef Amninder Sandhu and Bawri are flying high. Their return to Mumbai in December 2023, we learned, is part of a larger plan. “We want to make Bawri the most sought-after Indian food brand internationally,” shared co-founder and restaurateur Sahil Sambhi. Recently, over dinner at the BKC outlet, Sambhi revealed to us that Dubai has already been marked out as the first international destination in the first half of the year. “We picked Dubai because it is a growing global destination,” he remarked. The menu, he pointed out, will retain its focus on India-centric cuisine built around chef Sandhu’s slow-cooking process. With plans to move to Europe as well, it will be interesting to see what more this kitchen brings us in 2024.
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This diarist has often regretted the loss of his audio cassette collection that boasted of some classic music from the 90s. For others who still hold on to their collections, the Film Heritage Foundation’s masterclass in March offers a path to salvation where Among their upcoming programmes is a workshop in tape, cassette and VHS restoration. “The classes are completely free for the public, as part of our efforts to educate them on the importance of preservation,” said director and founder, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur (inset). Helmed by the German preservationist Andreas Weisser, the two-day workshop will take place on March 11 and 12 at the Goethe-Institut Mumbai, Fort, with an open and free entry to participants. “We will be working on techniques and methods to restore, preserve and digitise cassettes, tapes and VHS records. Although we won’t be taking on the restoration ourselves, since it might be a massive task, it is an opportunity for those looking to preserve memories — public or personal,” he revealed.
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Naezy and Abhinav Krishnaswamy of The F16s. PICS COURTESY/INSTAGRAM
While independent artistes continue to make waves in the music industry, it’s events like Control ALT Delete (CAD) that reflect the unity in the community of up and coming artistes in the country. The crowdfunded music festival that features new musical talents annually will return for its 13th edition on January 13. “We started off as a small-scale initiative to give independent artistes a platform, and bring the community together under one roof,” Nikhil Udupa, co-organiser, shared. “We work on a pay-what-you-want model, and any profits we make are distributed among artistes. The upcoming edition will span two days and is set to host nearly 45, including Gandhar, Merak and Perp, across five stages. While the focus remains on rising talents and providing them a platform, established names from the industry like Naezy, The F16s, and Tejas will make an appearance too. “We return this year after a three-year hiatus because of the lockdown. A lot has changed since then and a lot of genres and subgenres have mushroomed. It will be exciting to watch them perform together,” Udupa told this diarist.
A strong start to the year
A participant performs a bar planche at an earlier competition
The city will witness a test of pure muscular prowess this month as the All India Strength Wars (AISW) hosts the fifth edition of its Calisthenics and Strength Championship on January 26. The competition will see more than 15 overseas athletes compete alongside nearly 400 Indian contemporaries. “Calisthenics is a fun alternative to traditional workouts that relies solely on bodyweight and we want to bring the best in the industry to India,” Rajan Sharma, co-founder, AISW, told this diarist, adding that the event will welcome beginners and enthusiasts to come try their hand at easier workouts such as pull-ups. Those interested can log on to allindiastrengthwars.in.
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North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
In his New Year’s Day address Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will strengthen his military’s preemptive strike, missile defense and retaliatory capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat.
“The Republic of Korea is building genuine, lasting peace through strength, not a submissive peace that is dependent on the goodwill of the adversary,” Yoon said, using South Korea’s official name.
At the party meeting, Kim called South Korea “a hemiplegic malformation and colonial subordinate state” whose society is “tainted by Yankee culture.” He said his military must use all available means including nuclear weapons to “suppress the whole territory of South Korea” in the event of a conflict.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned in response that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, South Korean and U.S. forces will punish it overwhelmingly, resulting in the end of the Kim government.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim’s limited offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Kim has since sought to modernize his weapons arsenal and strengthen North Korea’s relationships with China and Russia. KCNA said Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year’s Day messages on Monday on bolstering bilateral ties.
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Court Documents Unveiling 150 Associates of Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein to be Made Public
Court Documents Unveiling 150 Associates of Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein to be Made Public
Hundreds of court documents surrounding the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein will be made public on Monday. More than 150 names of those close to the child predator—including the British monarchy’s Prince Andrew and former US President Bill Clinton—will be revealed in the documents, according to reports.
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Hundreds of court documents surrounding the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein will be made public on Monday. More than 150 names of those close to the child predator—including the British monarchy’s Prince Andrew and former US President Bill Clinton—will be revealed in the documents, according to reports.“There’s going to be a lot of nervous ppl over Christmas and New Years,” Virginia Giuffre, an accuser of Epstein, wrote December 20 on X. “Who’s on the naughty list?”Earlier this month, US District Judge Loretta Preska ruled that there was no longer any legal justification for continuing to conceal the names of those who were mentioned in the legal filings. According to Preska’s order, the unsealing should begin after January 1st. She first issued her ruling on December 18, giving those in the unsealed document just two weeks to appeal.The document stems from a 2015 civil lawsuit centered on Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite who became a girlfriend to Epstein as well as his procurer and confidante. The lawsuit was settled in 2017 and was brought by Giuffre, an alleged trafficking victim of Epstein. Giuffre accused Epstein and Maxwell of procuring her as a 17-year-old trafficking victim for Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew denied the allegations, but reached a settlement with Giuffre in August.Many of the names associated with Epstein have already been made public through unsealed filings, media accounts, court testimonies, and police reports. But many have yet to be made public thus far.Previously unsealed items from the case also allege that Giuffre was directed to have sex with several well-known men, including former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, the late model scout Jean Luc Brunel (who committed suicide while awaiting trial after being charged with child rape), billionaire fund manager Glenn Dubin, and others.While there have been no reports of indications of any criminal wrongdoing on the part of Clinton, the filings will reportedly be “torment” for Prince Andrew.Persons included in the court documents will have had some kind of association with Epstein; having worked for him, flown his planes, visited his house, or participated in wrongdoings. Preska ordered that 10 names remained sealed, including child sex abuse victims, two “classic outsiders” unconnected to Epstein, and a person who had been mistakenly identified by a reporter as being at fault of wrongdoing.One of those persons is a witness referred to as “Jane Doe 162” who testified that she was with Prince Andrew, maxwell and then 17-year-old Giuffre at Epstein’s New York mansion.Unveiled flight logs from Epstein’s private plane show that former President Donald Trump had taken seven flights on his plane, Clinton took nine trips, and flights were also taken by Mitchell and Prince Andrew.Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running in the US 2024 presidential election as an Independent, was also a reported acquaintance of Epstein. Neither Kennedy, nor Trump have been accused of any wrongdoing.Epstein was an American financier and sex offender. The 66-year-old was alleged to have paid children as young as 14 for sex, and paid and coerced those children to recruit others for the same act. A criminal indictment from July claims he exploited dozens of children beginning in 2002.Epstein faced 45 years in prison before he was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10. His death sparked controversies and wild conspiracy theories that alleged he was silenced in order to protect his more powerful associates.In 2022, Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in procuring and enabling Epstein’s sexual abuse actions.
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Court Documents Unveiling 150 Associates of Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein to be Made Public
02:22 GMT 01.01.2024 (Updated: 02:28 GMT 01.01.2024) Sealed court documents will be revealed to the public this week, leaving some squirming in their seats at the start of a new year.
Hundreds of court documents surrounding the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein will be made public on
Monday. More than 150 names of those close to the child predator—including the British monarchy’s Prince Andrew and former US President Bill Clinton—will be revealed in the documents, according to reports.
“There’s going to be a lot of nervous ppl over Christmas and New Years,” Virginia Giuffre, an accuser of Epstein, wrote December 20
on X. “Who’s on the naughty list?”
Earlier this month, US District Judge Loretta Preska ruled that there was no longer any legal justification for continuing to conceal the names of those who were mentioned in the legal filings. According to Preska’s order, the unsealing should begin after January 1st. She first issued her ruling on December 18, giving those in the unsealed document just two weeks to
appeal.
The document stems from a 2015 civil lawsuit centered on Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite who became a girlfriend to Epstein as well as his procurer and confidante. The lawsuit was settled in 2017 and was brought by Giuffre, an alleged trafficking victim of Epstein. Giuffre accused Epstein and Maxwell of procuring her as a 17-year-old trafficking victim for Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew denied the allegations, but reached a settlement with Giuffre in August.
Many of the names associated with Epstein have already been made public through unsealed filings, media accounts, court testimonies, and police reports. But many have yet to be made public thus far.
Previously unsealed items from the case also allege that Giuffre was directed to have sex with several well-known men, including former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, the late model scout Jean Luc Brunel (who committed
suicide while awaiting trial after being charged with child rape), billionaire fund manager Glenn Dubin, and others.
While there have been no reports of indications of any criminal wrongdoing on the part of Clinton, the filings will reportedly be “
torment” for Prince Andrew.
Persons included in the court documents will have had some kind of association with Epstein; having worked for him, flown his planes, visited his house, or participated in wrongdoings. Preska ordered that 10 names remained sealed, including child sex abuse victims, two “classic outsiders” unconnected to Epstein, and a person who had been mistakenly identified by a reporter as being at fault of wrongdoing.
One of those persons is a witness referred to as “Jane Doe 162” who testified that she was with Prince Andrew, maxwell and then 17-year-old Giuffre at Epstein’s New York mansion.
“Andrew’s name is in there,” a source told a New York news outlet. “He is beside himself with this latest development and everyone close to him is concerned for his mental wellbeing.”
Unveiled flight logs from Epstein’s private plane show that former President Donald Trump had taken seven flights on his plane, Clinton took nine trips, and flights were also taken by Mitchell and Prince Andrew.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running in the US 2024 presidential election as an Independent, was also a reported acquaintance of Epstein. Neither Kennedy, nor Trump have been accused of any wrongdoing.
7 December 2023, 15:29 GMT
Epstein was an American financier and sex offender. The 66-year-old was alleged to have paid children as young as 14 for sex, and paid and coerced those children to recruit others for the same act. A criminal indictment from July claims he exploited dozens of children beginning in 2002.
Epstein faced 45 years in prison before he was found
dead in his Manhattan jail cell on August 10. His death sparked controversies and wild conspiracy theories that alleged he was silenced in order to protect his more powerful associates.
In 2022, Maxwell was sentenced to
20 years in prison for her role in procuring and enabling Epstein’s sexual abuse actions. | https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/court-documents-unveiling-150-associates-of-sex-offender-jeffrey-epstein-to-be-made-public--1115923928.html | 2024-01-01T03:38:04Z |
Assam’s milk producer awarded for developing dairy cooperative eco-system
Guwahati: The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL) has been awarded by the Centre for its active participation and “superlative performance” in the development of dairy cooperative eco-system in Assam.
S.B. Bose, the Managing Director of WAMUL, on Sunday said: “It is an honour for the dairy farmers of Assam that WAMUL and our own brand Purabi Dairy is recognised and facilitated with the prestigious National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) Limited e-market Award 2022-23 by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah.”
“Receiving this prestigious award reflects the collective efforts of the entire Purabi Dairy family. It reaffirms our commitment to providing a robust market for our dedicated dairy farmers and delivering quality products to our valued consumers,” he added.
Bose also mentioned that they have taken up a mission to empower the farming community through innovative initiatives and contribute to the sustainable growth of the cooperative sector.
The award ceremony was held in conjunction with the foundation stone laying event for NCDFI Limited’s headquarters in Gujrat’s Gandhinagar on Saturday.
In his speech, Shah urged all cooperatives to transition to 100 per cent bank transfers which incidentally has already been achieved by WAMUL which has been at the forefront in helping provide livelihood to around 30,000 dairy farmers under 700 dairy cooperatives from 9 districts of Assam.
The official said that as the largest dairy cooperative in the region, Purabi Dairy has ensured a year-round remunerative market for its dairy farmers along with quality-based value-added products to consumers. “For a holistic approach, Purabi Dairy has conducted workshops to train farmers in various allied activities, such as bee-keeping and honey harvesting, augmenting their income,” Bose said. | https://www.mangalorean.com/assams-milk-producer-awarded-for-developing-dairy-cooperative-eco-system/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:05Z |
Call for mandatory eye tests as number of drivers aged 90-plus doubles
By Neil Lancefield, PA Transport Correspondent01/01/2024
Driving licence-holding by people aged 90 or above has doubled in 10 years, sparking a call for mandatory eye tests to boost road safety.
A record 153,000 Britons in that age group held a full licence in November, PA news agency analysis of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) figures has revealed.
The AA has called for drivers to be required to show evidence of regulator eye tests to carry on driving once they reach 70 to “improve road safety”.
The number of over-90s holding licences has risen from 77,000 in November 2013 and is the most in records dating back to 2012.
The increase could be due to a range of factors, such as the ageing population and fewer older drivers giving up their licence.
Drivers are not subjected to mandatory checks of their skills or health once they obtain their licence no matter how old they become, although they are required to inform the DVLA if they are no longer fit to drive.
Concerns have been raised that some older people are continuing to drive when they should not, while others may be giving up their cars too early and risk exclusion from services and activities.
A YouGov survey conducted in July indicated that 65% of British adults would support drivers aged 70 or above having to retake a practical test every three years to keep their licence.
AA president Edmund King said: “If driving restrictions based on age and safety were introduced, we would be more likely to restrict young drivers rather than older drivers.
“Young, predominantly male drivers are much more likely to crash within six months of passing their test than older drivers within six months of hanging up their keys.
“However, we do believe that one check to improve road safety would be for those over 70 years of age to show evidence of regular eye tests when renewing their licence, and also stricter guidance from GPs.
“There are also broader health benefits for all drivers from having regular eye tests.”
Mr King said the decision to stop driving should be based on “personal advice from your GP and family” rather than reaching an “arbitrary age”.
He added: “We all age differently and the car is an essential lifeline for many elderly people.”
A Department for Transport (DfT) spokeswoman said: “The UK’s roads are among the safest in the world, and we will keep licensing standards up to date to make sure everyone can use our roads safely and with peace of mind.
“Over-70s must renew their licence every three years and all drivers must meet vision standards for driving, while also being legally obliged to notify the DVLA if a medical condition could affect their fitness to drive.”
DfT figures show older drivers involved in serious crashes are more likely to have failed to look properly than younger motorists.
The error contributed to 30% of incidents in which at least one person was killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads between 2016 and 2021 involving drivers aged over 70.
That was compared with 22% for younger drivers.
The oldest licence holder as of November was a 109-year-old woman, although it is not known if she was still driving.
Nearly 600,000 people in the UK in 2021 were aged 90 and over, according to the latest available Office for National Statistics estimate. | https://pa.media/blogs/pa-editors-picks/call-for-mandatory-eye-tests-as-number-of-drivers-aged-90-plus-doubles/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:07Z |
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Deputy Head of Presidential Affairs Dept named
"By order of the Head of State, Sergey Mikhailovich Khoroshun has been appointed as Deputy Head of the Department of Presidential Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan," the press service tweeted.
Sergey Khoroshun was born on March 26, 1966. In 1990, he graduated from the Tselinograd Civil Engineering Institute.
In 1990-1995, he worked at Tselinogradzhilstroy. Between 1995 and 1998, Khoroshun served at Tselinnaya Railway Administration. In 1998-2000, he held the position of Head of Department, Deputy Head of Gorkommunkhoz. In 2000, he started heading the Astana Department of Utilities. In February 2005, Sergey Khoroshun became the Director of the Department of Energy and Utilities of Astana.
Since September 2006, he has been the First Deputy Mayor of Astana. | https://en.inform.kz/news/deputy-head-of-presidential-affairs-dept-named_a3496015/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:07Z |
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We haven’t written anything off – Eddie Howe not giving up on top-four hopes
By Damian Spellman, PA01/01/2024
Eddie Howe has not given up hope of dragging Newcastle back into the race for a second successive top-four finish.
Howe, with the help of sizeable investment from the club’s Saudi-backed owners, transformed the club from Premier League strugglers to Champions League gatecrashers last season as they muscled aside usual suspects Liverpool – their opponents on Monday – Tottenham and Chelsea to secure a return to European football’s big time.
Their stay proved to be fleeting – defeat by AC Milan earlier this month ended their hopes of a place in the last 16 amid a poor run of form which has left them sitting in ninth place in the Premier League table.
However, asked if the top four was still a target for the current campaign, Howe said: “If that’s possible, then we will go for it. We haven’t written anything off.
“We’re frustrated with the last two results in particular because if we’d won those, we’d be right back in the mix. I see that as a missed opportunity and I know the players feel the same way.
“But we can’t look back, we can only look forward. It’s a challenging and busy month, but one that we need to embrace.”
Back-to-back league losses by lowly Luton and Nottingham Forest – their fifth and sixth defeats in seven games in all competitions – send the Magpies into an intensely difficult January under extreme pressure if they are to achieve their aims for the season.
They begin the new year with a trip to leaders Liverpool and after an FA Cup third-round trip to bitter rivals Sunderland, face club world champions Manchester City at St James’ Park.
Nevertheless, Howe remains undeterred amid the first, and to date relatively muted, rumblings of discontent since he was appointed in November 2021.
Asked about the club’s minimum expectation, he said: “The intention is to finish as high as we can and of course, European football will always be a target for us. I can’t speak on behalf of other people in terms of a minimum expectation.
“My minimum expectation is to achieve the best that we can, and we’ll work towards that on a daily basis.”
Howe has significant credit in the bank as a result of the progress he has made since taking over the reins relinquished by Steve Bruce, and he retains the support of the club’s owners, who accept that last season’s success represented a significant over-achievement in terms of their blueprint for lasting success.
The 46-year-old steered clear of much of the external praise which came his way then, and he intends to use the criticism currently circulating around him to fuel his quest to dispel it.
He said: “I block it out, but of course you know the narrative. I’m not stupid, you know the questions being asked and I think that does fuel me, of course it does.” | https://pa.media/blogs/pa-editors-picks/we-havent-written-anything-off-eddie-howe-not-giving-up-on-top-four-hopes/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:08Z |
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Colorado mom wanted for killing 2 of her children arrested in United Kingdom
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - A mother wanted in connection with the deaths of two of her children has been arrested in the United Kingdom, according to police.
Colorado Springs Police say Kimberlee Singler was taken into custody without incident.
On December 19, just after midnight, police responded to a call about a burglary in the 5300 block of Palomino Ranch Point.
When police arrived, they found two children, a 9-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, dead inside the residence.
Singler and an 11-year-old girl were found with injuries and taken to a local hospital. All three children are Singler’s children.
As the investigation continued, a warrant for Singler’s arrest was issued on December 26. The arrest warrant included charges of murder in the first degree, child abuse, and assault.
A $10,000,000 bond was set by the court.
Copyright 2023 KKTV via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.cbs7.com/2024/01/01/colorado-mom-wanted-killing-2-her-children-arrested-united-kingdom/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:09Z |
'Cox's Bazar Run 2023 held in Laboni Beach, Cox’s Bazar
The Cox's Bazar Run 2023 was organised with the objective of increasing running's popularity and bringing attention to Cox's Bazar, a popular tourist destination.
This 7.5 km Run, which was organised by Better Together Bangladesh, took placed on Friday, December 15 at 6:30 a.m. from Labani beach. About 400 local and foreign runners participated in it.
The official inauguration began with the presentation of the national flag and anthem and the guidance of Nirpen Chowdhury, the famous marathoner of the country. At this time, Nirpen Chowdhury warmed up the runners at the beginning. The main race starts with timing immediately after the warm-up.
At Labani Beach, run for about one kilometer from Suganda Point to the city's Dolphin circle at the Ghungachtala-Holiday circle and end at Labani beach again.
6 runners were awarded in 2 categories. Among the women runners, the champion was Janely (United States), the first runner-up was Fatima Akhtar and the second runner-up was Mary (Philippines) And the champion among men. Sujan, first runner-up Abdullah Al Sabit and second runner-up Md. Jawad Apnan.
Chief guest Shamshus Dauza, Additional Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner, Nirpen Chodhuri famous runner and special guest runner of Cox's Bazar Run & Special guest Nasir Uddin, District Education Officer gave away crests and prize money to the champions, runners-up in two categories.
Cox's Bazar Run 2023 Race Director and Marathoner S M Sadeq told that" Running is the best exercise for maintaining both physical and mental health. Around the world, running is incredibly popular in tourist cities. However, despite having the world's longest natural beach, Cox's Bazar is not a particularly running-friendly city. The purpose of this run is to promote tourism and increase public awareness of health issues. This event will develop a large running community in Cox's Bazar, which will inspire more individuals to start running. Furthermore, we think that the assembly of domestic and international runners will serve as Cox's Bazar's new trademark. "
Ruhan Al Faruk, Founder & President, Better Together Bangladesh & Lead, Cox's Bazar Run 2023 told that" "As the lead of the Cox's Bazar Run 2023, I am thrilled to declare our event on December 15 a tremendous success! The Laboni Beach witnessed a fantastic display of athleticism, unity, and community spirit. Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and supporters for making this year's run an unforgettable experience. Top of Form
Cox's Bazar Run 2023 is powered by cox's Bazar Pourashava, in association with The Daily Star and Surge Bangladesh, event Partner Doorframe Communication, Supported by Cox's Bazar District Administration, Cox's Bazar Development Authority, Cox's Bazar District Police, RAK Ceramics, Shwapno, Prime 365 ltd Shalik Restaurant, and other organisations. | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/organisation-news/press-releases/news/coxs-bazar-run-2023-held-laboni-beach-coxs-bazar-3506421 | 2024-01-01T03:38:08Z |
What’s next for X and Elon Musk in 2024?
By Martyn Landi, PA Technology Correspondent01/01/2024
Elon Musk’s tempestuous tenure at X is to continue in 2024 as the billionaire and the social media platform face ongoing issues around online safety regulation, misinformation and revenue concerns.
Since taking over Twitter – as the site was formerly known – in October 2022, Musk has faced a string of controversies, including around his treatment of staff and mass job cuts at the firm, and the site’s changing approach to moderation.
The disruption has caught the attention of regulators and spooked advertisers, leaving X heading into 2024 in the precarious position of facing regulatory penalties – including fines – while also dealing with falling advertising revenue.
One of the most pressing issues of the new year will be the European Union’s investigation into X, alleging a breach of rules by the platform in a number of areas including stopping illegal content and disinformation.
The proceedings have been launched under the Digital Services Act (DSA), tough new tech laws introduced by the EU which require the biggest platforms to protect their users against extreme and harmful content.
Failure to do so can mean large fines or a service being suspended in the EU – outcomes X could not afford to face.
The EU first began looking into X in October over the possible spread of terrorist and violent content in the wake of the conflict in Gaza, with X responding that it had removed hundreds of accounts from the platform.
Now it has launched a formal investigation, and also wants to scrutinise the effectiveness of the site’s Community Notes feature, which allows others to comment on the accuracy of posts, a system X and Mr Musk argue helps combat disinformation.
The findings of that investigation could trigger major upheaval for Mr Musk and X.
But ever since Mr Musk completed his takeover there have been questions about extreme material on the site.
A number of watchdogs and online safety groups have repeatedly flagged concerns about harmful and abusive posts circulating freely, while Mr Musk has been criticised for his free speech approach to running the site, and for laying off many of the site’s moderators.
He has also been criticised for allowing previously banned users, including conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and far-right figures such as Tommy Robinson, back onto the platform, and for reposting or interacting with controversial posts himself.
And with the UK’s Online Safety Act now in place and likely to begin to come into force towards the end of the year, X could be facing even more regulatory questions in the months to come.
But, the scrutiny has not just been coming from regulators – many advertisers have pulled back from the platform as a result, with Mr Musk accusing a campaign group in the US of trying to kill the social network and driving advertisers away by claiming the site was antisemitic by failing to remove hateful content.
Mr Musk himself has admitted the advertiser exodus has cost the social media company “billions” of dollars in revenue, and in an interview in early December he acknowledged that the advertiser boycott could even bankrupt the firm.
As a result, 2024 is likely to see X attempt to diversify in order to uncover new revenue streams – most likely through more projects to turn the platform into a so-called “everything app” – a one-stop place for everything from social media to online payments, entertainment and other goods and services.
X has already launched a range of new subscription-based options and Mr Musk introduced a new audio and video calls service this year.
Meanwhile, the billionaire has started streaming himself playing video games on the site more often, which some commentators have suggested is an attempt to push more X users to do the same and rival apps such as Twitch.
All this turbulence comes as the site prepares to face potentially one of its biggest tests in years – and certainly since Mr Musk took over – in the form of multiple major elections.
2024 will see some of the biggest democracies in the world go to the polls, including the United States and probably the UK, where a general election is due before January 2025.
X is likely to play a key role in messaging reaching the public, just as it has in elections past when it was known as Twitter.
But the concerns around the site’s ability to combat misinformation and disinformation, and indeed fears in some quarters that Mr Musk’s absolute free speech mantra will allow fake and misleading content to appear online could have substantial implications.
The UK’s Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan has said the Government is working with social media firms to have “robust mechanisms” in place by the next election to stop fake material spreading online.
But any misinformation incidents in the run-up to any of the major elections will likely increase the pressure further on Mr Musk to change his approach at X, during what is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the company, and Mr Musk himself. | https://pa.media/blogs/pa-editors-picks/whats-next-for-x-and-elon-musk-in-2024/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:09Z |
With 2024 approaching, it’s only right that we all are looking back at our 2023 highlight reel and foremost on mine is definitely being hosted by Adventures By Disney in South Africa.
In mid-August, I joined a group of media and influencers on for a trip I will honestly never forget. Adventures By Disney South Africa introduced me to my first experience in Africa and I can truly say it changed me for the better. For those of you who are considering taking the same trip — I’ll give you a short rundown on the details.
For 2024, the trip is priced starting at 11,099 for ten days in South Africa. This includes accommodations, most meals and three internal flights. Our group ranged in age from families, traveling with kids as young as 7 and we had a few more senior folks among the members of the press. While we did quite a bit of walking and hiking, the Adventure doesn’t require too much physical exertion, but we did stay on the go from early in the morning until around 8-9pm every night. Check the weather and even if it says 60 degrees, pack layers. If you have any questions about this trip feel free to hit me up! You can find me on IG @janeebolden and I’m open to answering any questions you might have.
1. Cape Town: Adventures Orientation
Source:DisneyOur adventure began in Cape Town, where we were met at the Table Bay Hotel by our adventure guides, Craig Ziman and Jameel Mohideen. These two were honestly one of the biggest highlights of the trip. Native South Africans, Craig and Jameel shared an immense love for their country and they reflected the same kindness and generosity we found at every stop. They assured us from the start to let them know of any questions or issues they might have and promised they’d be sprinkling some Disney magic throughout the trip.
2. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
Source:CourtesyThe weather in Capetown didn’t allow for a visit to Table Mountain because it was too windy to use the aerial cableway, but we were able to take in the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden instead. Craig and Jameel gave us a history lesson on District Six during our coach ride before arriving for an authentic Malay lunch, where we met with a former resident of District Six. From the beginning, Craig and Jameel were upfront about South Africa’s history of apartheid and they even read parts of a kid-friendly Nelson Mandela biography during all of our coach rides.
3. Adventures By Disney in South Africa: GOLD Restaurant
Source:DisneyOur first dinner in Cape Town was at a restaurant called GOLD which made for one of the most memorable meals during the trip. They brought out course after course of food, served family style, so much deliciousness. We even got the opportunity to drum along with performances from the most wonderfully dressed entertainers.
4. Adventures By Disney South Africa: GOLD Restaurant
Source:CourtesyI brought one of my good friends, New Orleans writer and artist Monique Lorden — and by the end of the trip, we were more like sisters! The staff at GOLD painted everyone’s faces and Monique and I were huge fans of our new looks.
5. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Cape Of Good Hope
Source:CourtesyThe next day in Cape Town we took the coach to the Cape of Good Hope. In case your geography is a little rusty, this is the most southwestern point on the continent of Africa. It was super windy here — for anyone thinking of going to South Africa in August, I highly suggest packing a warm jacket. I thought I’d be fine with hoodies and sweaters but ended up buying something warmer while we were traveling.
6. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Cape Point
Source:CourtesyWe continued taking in the beautiful coastline views with a drive to Cape Point. Normally you can take the Flying Dutchman Funicular to the lighthouse at the top, but load-shedding was starting when we arrived so we had a nice hike up the slope.
7. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Cape Town
Source:CourtesyWe had quite a few baboon sightings during our time in Cape Town, usually by the side of the road from our coach windows. As cute and cuddly as the babies look here, Craig warned us to avoid keeping open food on us while we were outside and explained that they could be very dangerous.
8. Adventures By Disney in South Africa
Source:DisneyAfter enjoying a seafood lunch with a view of the sea, we went to Boulders Beach to see the penguins. The beach was overflowing with them!
9. Adventures By Disney in South Africa: Spiers Wine Farm
Source:DisneyOn our final day in Cape Town, we took the coach to the countryside town of Stellanbosch. Our first stop was at the award-winning Spier Wine Farm, one of South Africa’s oldest wineries, where we got the chance to experience its wildlife rehabilitation and conservation center. We immediately headed to the center’s Eagle Encounters show where we had birds fly on our hand-held perches and (lucky me) some of our heads!
10. Adventures By Disney: Stellanbosch
Source:DisneyAfter the excitement, it was time for an epic feast at the Stellanbosch vineyard where we were surprised by none other than Christo Brand. Brand is the author of Doing Life With Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend.
He told us the story of how he met Nelson Mandela at Robben Island, where he worked as a prison guard, and how their friendship evolved. Of course, the experience is more layered than what could be relayed at lunch, so for more details get the book!
11. Adventures By Disney: Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
Source:DisneyOur adventure next took us back to the Cape Town airport where we caught a short flight to George, for the Garden District portion of our voyage. With our luggage safely off to our resort, we headed straight to Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary for a guided walking safari. This was our first glimpse at the majestic big cats of the world, including lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, and more. Jukani is a forever home for big cats that have been rescued and are now free to explore a large natural habitat that was built around their needs.
12. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Birds Of Eden
Source:CourtesyThe weather was sunny and beautiful during our lunch at the Bramon wine estate. We had a perfect few hours of enjoying our vineyard view and chatting while we enjoyed lunch, but we had two more very important stops before checking into the hotel. The first was at the Birds of Eden sanctuary, which houses a large collection of bird species that fly free under its netted dome.
13. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Birds Of Eden
Source:CourtesyI had to share this photo of our Birds of Eden tour guide Eric, with Monique and me. He made sure to let us know the name of every bird we saw and he had a great sense of humor. We met a lot of guides during this trip and they were all very kind, but Eric had a big big personality that was truly unforgettable.
14. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Monkeyland
Source:Courtesy15. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Pezula Hotel
Source:CourtesyWe stayed at the Pezula Hotel in Knysna and I haven’t been able to get this place off my mind for several reasons. For one thing, the rooms are basically mini-lodges with fireplaces, huge balconies, and walk-in closets. Waking up to the sunrise here was unforgettable. I also had a great massage at the spa — but literally, the view is what sold me.
16. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Featherbed Nature Reserve
Source:CourtesyOur second day in Knysna was one of my favorite experiences from the entire trip. We boarded a ferry to cross the Knysna Lagoon. To get to the top of Featherbed Nature Reserve known for its two sandstone cliffs—the Knysna Heads, we had to board a 4-wheel drive Unimog, but the fun part was actually taking in the breathtaking views on our hike down. Monique and I took a few photos with our walking sticks at the beginning of the hike.
17. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Kapama Game Reserve
Source:CourtesyAfter this day at Featherbed, I will forever think of this place when I hear the term “God’s Green Earth.” The natural beauty was just so incredible as we hiked through the lush reserve.
18. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Featherbed Nature Reserve
Source:CourtesyFortunately, we worked up a big appetite because our hike ended at this incredible buffet. Everything was so delicious, but my favorites were the chicken and a vegetable soup that gets my mouth watering every time I think of it. I’d also encourage you to try new things. Roboois tea is a staple there, but they have a pretty good canned peach iced tea also. I really loved this drink they called Appletizer (basically like carbonated apple juice) and of course, I have to mention that South Africa is also known for their Pinotage wine variety.
19. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Kapama Game Reserve
Source:CourtesyThese oysters served fresh out of the ocean were another standout. Best oysters I’ve ever had!
20. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Charter Flight To Hoedspruit
Source:CourtesyThe following morning we headed to Hoedspruit from the George Airport. This charter flight was one of the three internal flights included in the cost of the trip. Monique and I wore black and white in hopes of having a zebra sighting since we were headed to Kapama Game Reserve.
21. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Kapama Game Reserve
Source:CourtesyAfter landing at Hoedspruit, Monique and I were assigned to group Nala (all of the groups were named after Lion King characters), and our ranger Phillip met us at the airport and took us for an abbreviated game drive on our way to the resort. We immediately saw antelope, but he also showed us how he did his tracking work, stopping at one point to examine a pile of dung that he told us belonged to a female rhino.
22. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Kapama Game Reserve
Source:CourtesyAfter getting settled in our rooms, we headed out on our evening game drive with Phillip and our tracker Last. We were declared lucky when we had a leopard sighting on our first drive. Catching a photo of a leopard isn’t easy by any means. We had to drive into the bush to catch up, which meant lots of ducking to avoid being hit by branches. We also saw a group of lionesses, but we were asked not to brag about our sightings because the other groups might not have had our luck.
23. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Kapama Game Drive
Source:DisneyOur evening game drive ended with a welcome braai, lots of deliciousness was on the menu, including ribs and mussels and salad. There was also a bonfire and the kids in the group were able to toast marshmallows and make s’mores.
24. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Kapama Game Reserve
Source:CourtesyThere was a lot to love about Kapama, from the amazing breakfast spreads to the spa services. We even got an archery lesson (I found out my best sport is something called “Grandpa’s Screwdriver”) but nothing beats seeing baby animals. The little elephants were my favorite.
25. Adventures By Disney South Africa: Kapama Game Reserve
Source:DisneyWe spent four days at Kapama and most of that time was on our jeep with our ranger and tracker. The last drive was really sad because we didn’t want to go home! After this trip, we made a vow to come back again. It was such a lifechanging experience.
26. Adventures By Disney South Africa
Source:CourtesyDisney does an incredible job of offering tips for what to bring and what to expect but if I could offer any advice I would say to travel with someone whose company you really enjoy. This trip is a great one for shared memories and I guarantee it will bring you closer to loved ones. | https://globalgrind.com/playlist/adventures-by-disney-south-africa/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:10Z |
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: A day after most of its nominees failed to clear the scrutiny of nomination papers filed for the 2024 general elections, the PTI has decided to move election tribunals on Monday (today) to contest the rejection of nomination papers of scores of its candidates, including party founder Imran Khan.
Party’s Central Information Secretary Raoof Hasan told Dawn all rejected nomination papers would be challenged. Mr Hasan said that as per the rules, the rejection of nomination papers would initially be challenged in the tribunals and then other options would be explored.
Similarly, PTI Central Punjab Additional General Secretary Sardar Azeemullah Khan told Dawn the party had asked all candidates to file appeals against ROs’ decisions.
He added that some candidates would be filing appeals with the appellate tribunals through private lawyers, while others would be offered party’s help. “The candidates have collected the certified copies of ‘rejection decisions’ from respective ROs on Sunday and will begin filing appeals with the appellate tribunals from today,” he told Dawn.
On Saturday, the Election Commission of Pakistan rejected scores of nomination forms from the PTI across the country — a move which the former ruling party decided to challenge at relevant forums.
Imran to decide on tickets in jail; party launches UK-based ‘WhatsApp account’ to expose rigging
Separately, Barrister Gohar Khan and Barrister Umair Khan Niazi will meet the party’s founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail on Monday to get his approval for the selection of party candidates and the consequent award of tickets.
‘Glaring irregularities’
According to the Central Punjab nomination papers data, 281 candidates submitted their papers for 44 NA constituencies out of which 95 nomination papers were rejected, while 186 candidates’ nomination papers were accepted.
For 97 PP constituencies, as many as 603 nomination papers were submitted out of which 195 nomination papers were rejected, while 408 candidates’ nomination papers were accepted.
The PTI leaders alleged that the ROs appointed from the civil bureaucracy did not exercise their powers and decision-making and instead waited for orders coming from “quarters concerned”.
Citing a glaring example, the PTI leaders said that RO for NA-132 (Kasur-II) issued and displayed the “list of validly nominated candidates” that included PTI candidate Muhammad Saleem among a total of 19 candidates. However, the RO later issued a revised list of valid candidates, which reflected only 18 candidates minus Muhammad Saleem.
It may be mentioned that PTI candidate Sardar Azeemullah Khan had earlier reported that his nomination papers were scrutinised and found to be accurate, but the RO said he would issue a certificate only after receiving a confidential report from Islamabad.
The PTI leaders said the first phase of scrutiny of nomination papers was completed leaving question marks on the impartiality of the ROs as they did not react to the complaints lodged by the PTI. They added the candidates were harassed, proposers, and seconders were harassed, assaulted and arrested but the ROs did not instruct policemen to refrain from such activities.
‘WhatsApp monitor’
Separately, the PTI also launched a ‘WhatsApp’ account to seek video and pictorial evidence regarding the “pre-poll rigging” in the run-up to elections.
As a part of its strategy to expose poll irregularities at the ‘national and international’ level, the social media team of the PTI asked its supporters to share videos and pictures regarding rigging on its WhatsApp number registered in the United Kingdom.
“If you see or observe any pre-polling rigging in any constituency, please send details with pictures and videos to PTI SMT at the given number,” a message shared on PTI’s social media read. The PTI website also urged the people to register by Jan 5 for the membership of its social media cell, which would respond by Jan 8.
When Dawn tried to contact the UK-based contact number, there was an answering machine which asked this correspondent to record a message. A senior official of PTI said that the party was going through a tough time but still it felt that “it would be quite relevant” during the elections.
“Despite all efforts to keep the PTI members out of polls, a number of loyalists have succeeded in submitting their nomination papers. Even if we do not get the ‘bat’ symbol, the PTI will circulate the names of its nominees and their election symbols through social media. We know that the opponents still fear PTI so they will use all possible options for rigging. We have decided to collect the evidence of the rigging so that the flawed elections would be exposed at national and international levels,” he said.
When asked why a UK number was used for storing the potential evidence, the official said that it was used to circumvent chances of a crackdown on PTI’s social media wing. “Our members in the UK will approach the people and collect the data and then they will use it to expose rigging,” he said.
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Local College Football Bowl Season TV Schedule & Streaming Info in South Carolina
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:59 PM EST|Updated: 36 minutes ago
The 2023 college football postseason schedule has quality competition on the docket, including those involving South Carolina schools. Among those contests is the Clemson Tigers playing the Kentucky Wildcats in the Gator Bowl.
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Chattanooga Mocs at Furman Paladins
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 2
- Venue: Paladin Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: ESPN+
Furman Paladins at Montana Grizzlies
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 8
- Venue: Washington-Grizzly Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at San Jose State Spartans
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Favorite: San Jose State (-8.5)
Clemson Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: TIAA Bank Field
- TV Channel: ESPN
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- Favorite: Clemson (-3.5)
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Civic body had asked MHADA in February 2023 to hand over the plot meant for a school, but despite a meeting and discussion five months ago, the housing authority seems to be dragging its feet
The plot at the old MHB colony is reserved for a school in BMC’s DP 2034. Pic/Anurag Ahire
A proposed municipal school at the old MHB Colony in Borivali remains merely on paper amid the inaction of government authorities. The MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) appears to be dragging its feet in handing over the plot for the school to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
In February 2023, BMC’s deputy municipal architect (school infrastructure cell) had written to the MHADA, asking it to hand over the plot. The letter mentioned that the plot bearing CTS number 240 at the old MHB colony in Borivali West, measuring around 1,436.62 square metres has been reserved for a school according to the 2034 Development Plan (DP). A BMC-appointed project management consultant had proposed a ground-plus-six-storey school and drawings had been prepared accordingly.
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“The CEO MHADA is hereby requested to offer remarks/approvals on the proposal,” the BMC official’s letter said. Accordingly, in a meeting of MHADA officials on July 17, 2023, the BMC’s letter was discussed. According to the minutes of the meeting, MHADA officials informed their seniors that the plot had been handed over to the BMC around 40 years ago but the civic body did not construct a school.
The minutes further revealed that there was a proposal from housing societies for cluster development of the MHB colony. In the cluster development plan, a new building was proposed on the plot where the school was to come up and the school itself was shifted to another plot.
“The permissions given by MHADA to the developer have been cancelled. The developer has challenged the same in the Bombay High Court. The case is subjudice and this has been communicated to the BMC by MHADA through an official correspondence on July 4, 2023,” the minutes read. According to information provided by the MHADA CEO in the meeting, the authority cancelled the NOC, IOA and CC given to the developer. “The executive engineer of the Borivali division should submit a proposal to cancel the amended layout plan and restore it to the original layout,” the CEO instructed in the meeting according to the minutes.
Activist Sandeep Burkul said that the school should be built on the original plot. “It has been over five months since MHADA’s meeting. Yet there has been no action by MHADA to hand over the plot to the BMC. The delay is depriving citizens of a municipal school that can provide education to children at an affordable cost.”
MHADA mulls new plans: When asked about the delay in handing over the plot, Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice president, MHADA, told mid-day, “I am not aware of the issue and will have to check on the same.”
However, Milind Borikar, CEO, MHADA, said that they are contemplating a new plan, which includes changing the reservation of the plot from municipal school to school. “We will hand over the designated reserved plot to the BMC whenever it requests for the same. Meanwhile, MHADA is also considering sending a proposal to Urban Development (UD) to get the reservation changed from municipal school to school.”
The CEO further explained that the utility of the plot will remain as a school. “Changing reservation from ‘municipal school’ to ‘school’ will help MHADA generate revenue by selling the designated plot in the open market for construction of the school,” Borikar added.
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Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 41 minutes ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns taking on the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
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How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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Kim Jong Un Instructs Military to Destroy US, South Korea in Event of Armed Conflict - Reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed the country's military to destroy the United States and South Korea with "a blow" and "without hesitation" if they choose a confrontation path and provoke a conflict in the Korean Peninsula, the state-run KCNA news agency reported on Sunday.
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"Solemnly declaring that if the US and South Korean puppets stubbornly attempt a military confrontation with the DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea], the latter's nuclear war deterrence will go over to a grave action without hesitation, the conclusion set forth the important tasks for the fields in charge of the affairs with enemies and foreign countries to make preparations in a foresighted way for keeping pace with the powerful military actions of the Korean People's Army to subjugate the whole territory of the south on the basis of making it a fait accompli that a war may break out on the Korean peninsula any time due to the enemies' reckless moves for invading the DPRK," KCNA quoted Kim as addressing the 9th Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).After analyzing in detail the dangerous security situation in the Korean Peninsula and the military actions of the US and other hostile forces, Kim stressed the need further "to further accelerate the radical development of the national defence capabilities" to protect the country's security and peace. The North Korean leader added that Washington's "inveterate hostile acts" against Pyongyang "have evidently evolved into a stage of execution which can lead to actual military actions and thus trigger a conflict between the armed forces of both sides." He also said that the government of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol "is making a suicidal attempt to achieve the 'balance of power'" with North Korea and "in confrontation with it to the last by expanding the 'UN Command,' an illegal ghost body, into a multinational war organization for provoking the second Korean war, the report said. Kim has reiterated the need to "steadily step up the work for getting the overwhelming war response capability and the full and perfect military combat readiness to deter any form of provocation and action at a blow since the enemies' desperate efforts get more serious," and said that the country's army "should closely watch and sharply control the hourly changing acute security situation in the Korean peninsula and take more thorough military measures to firmly safeguard the security of the state" and "rapidly respond to any possible nuclear crisis and put continuous spurs to the preparations for a great event to suppress the whole territory of South Korea by mobilizing all physical means and forces including nuclear forces in contingency." The North Korean leader expressed confidence that "the word 'war' is already approaching us as a realistic entity, not as an abstract concept," 2024 will become the era of strengthening war preparedness, and that Pyongyang would make even greater progress in building a powerful military.
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Kim Jong Un Instructs Military to Destroy US, South Korea in Event of Armed Conflict - Reports
02:56 GMT 01.01.2024 (Updated: 02:57 GMT 01.01.2024) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed the country's military to destroy the United States and South Korea with "a blow" and "without hesitation" if they choose a confrontation path and provoke a conflict in the Korean Peninsula, the state-run KCNA news agency reported on Sunday.
"Solemnly declaring that if the US and South Korean puppets stubbornly attempt a military confrontation with the DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea], the latter's nuclear war deterrence will go over to
a grave action without hesitation, the conclusion set forth the important tasks for the fields in charge of the affairs with enemies and foreign countries to make preparations in a foresighted way for keeping pace with the powerful military actions of the Korean People's Army to subjugate the whole territory of the south on the basis of making it a fait accompli that a war may break out on the Korean peninsula any time due to the enemies' reckless moves for invading the DPRK," KCNA quoted Kim as addressing the 9th Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK).
After analyzing in detail the dangerous security situation in the Korean Peninsula and the military actions of the US and other hostile forces, Kim stressed the need further "to further accelerate the radical development of the
national defence capabilities" to protect the country's security and peace.
16 November 2023, 13:52 GMT
The North Korean leader added that Washington's "
inveterate hostile acts" against Pyongyang "have evidently evolved into a stage of execution which can lead to actual military actions and thus trigger a conflict between the armed forces of both sides." He also said that the government of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol "is making a suicidal attempt to achieve the 'balance of power'" with North Korea and "in confrontation with it to the last by expanding the 'UN Command,' an illegal ghost body, into a multinational war organization for provoking the second Korean war, the report said.
Kim has reiterated the need to "steadily step up the work for getting the overwhelming war response capability and the full and perfect military combat readiness to deter any form of provocation and action at a blow since the enemies' desperate efforts get more serious," and said that the country's army "should closely watch and sharply control the hourly changing
acute security situation in the Korean peninsula and take more thorough military measures to firmly safeguard the security of the state" and "rapidly respond to any possible nuclear crisis and put continuous spurs to the preparations for a great event to suppress the whole territory of South Korea by mobilizing all physical means and forces including nuclear forces in contingency."
The North Korean leader expressed confidence that "the word 'war' is already approaching us as a realistic entity, not as an abstract concept," 2024 will become the era of strengthening war preparedness, and that Pyongyang would make even greater progress in building a powerful military.
5 November 2023, 15:39 GMT | https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/kim-jong-un-instructs-military-to-destroy-us-south-korea-in-event-of-armed-conflict---reports-1115924772.html | 2024-01-01T03:38:11Z |
BJP expels 2 of the 3 accused in BHU molestation case
Varanasi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled two members of the party’s IT cell in Varanasi after they were arrested for allegedly being the perpetrators of the November 2 gangrape of a 20-year-old B.Tech student of IIT-BHU on campus.
Three people were arrested late Saturday and identified as the alleged accused.
Varanasi District Chief, Hansraj Vishwakarma, did not reveal their designation and role in the party.
The action came hours after the Opposition alleged that the accused were linked to the BJP.
Speaking about the party’s decision, Vishwakarma said, “Definitely their (accused) names have appeared in the police probe, so they have been expelled from the party after an investigation.”
He then clarified and added, “Further action will be taken as per the directions of the party leadership.”
The three young men have confessed to the crime, including disrobing and filming the survivor at gunpoint, and could be charged under the National Security Act and the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, Kashi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), R.S. Gautam, said.
Lanka Station House Officer Shivakant Mishra identified the arrested trio as Kunal Pandey of Sunderpur’s Brij Enclave Colony; Anand, a.k.a Abhishek Chauhan, of Jivadhipur Bajardiha; and Saksham Patel of Bajardiha.
Hours after their arrest, social media was flooded with screenshots of Kunal and Saksham’s Facebook pages mentioning the positions, they hold in BJP’s IT cell.
BJP’s Kashi Media In-charge Navratan Rathi said Kunal was the convenor of the cell’s city unit while Saksham was its co-convenor.
DCP Gautam said the motorbike and mobile phone used in the crime, besides other electronic evidence, had been seized. The arrested trio’s criminal history, if any, is being checked.
Based on the survivor’s complaint on November 2, Lanka Police had registered an FIR under sections 354B (use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe), 506 (criminal intimidation) of IPC and 66E of the IT Act.
Sections 376 (D) (gangrape) and 509 (outraging a woman’s modesty) were added after the student’s statement was recorded before a Magistrate on November 8.
The survivor said she had stepped out for a walk outside her hostel around 1.30 a.m. that night when a male friend from the same institute joined her at the Gandhi Memorial Hostel crossing.
The duo was approaching the Karmanbir Baba temple when the motorbike-borne accused approached them.
The survivor was forcibly separated from her friend, dragged behind some bushes and assaulted, she said.
The crime triggered a tumult on campus, with thousands of students joining a sit-in that continued for days.
Later, IIT-BHU students staged a demonstration near the office of the institute’s director, protesting the delay in arresting the accused.
The revelation that two of the three alleged culprits were BJP IT cell members has sparked a political slugfest in Uttar Pradesh with the Samajwadi Party’s state spokesperson Manoj Rai Dhupchandi accusing the BJP of harbouring rapists. | https://www.mangalorean.com/bjp-expels-2-of-the-3-accused-in-bhu-molestation-case/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:12Z |
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Deputy Prime Minister tours N Kazakhstan rgn
PETROPAVLOVSK. KAZINFORM Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Askar Zhumagaliyev has arrived in North Kazakhstan region, Kazinform reports.
In the afternoon Askar Zhumagaliyev is expected to take part in the reporting meeting of Governor Kumar Aksakalov, the internal policy department reports.
In the morning Zhumagaliyev paid a visit to two plants in Petropavlovsk, namely, the Kirov plant and Petropavlovsk heavy machine plant, to survey modernization progress. | https://en.inform.kz/news/deputy-prime-minister-tours-n-kazakhstan-rgn_a3500594/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:14Z |
North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.
Kim is expected to ramp up weapons tests in 2024 ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. Many experts say he likely believes his expanded nuclear arsenal would allow him to wrest U.S. concessions if former President Donald Trump is reelected.
In a five-day major ruling party meeting last week, Kim said he will launch three more military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and develop attack drones this year in what observers say is an attempt to increase his leverage in future diplomacy with the U.S.
In a meeting on Sunday with commanding army officers, Kim said it is urgent to sharpen “the treasured sword” to safeguard national security, an apparent reference to his country’s nuclear weapons program. He cited “the U.S. and other hostile forces’ military confrontation moves,” according to the official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim stressed that “our army should deal a deadly blow to thoroughly annihilate them by mobilizing all the toughest means and potentialities without moment’s hesitation” if they opt for military confrontation and provocations against North Korea, KCNA said.
In his New Year’s Day address Monday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will strengthen his military’s preemptive strike, missile defense and retaliatory capabilities in response to the North Korean nuclear threat.
“The Republic of Korea is building genuine, lasting peace through strength, not a submissive peace that is dependent on the goodwill of the adversary,” Yoon said, using South Korea’s official name.
At the party meeting, Kim called South Korea “a hemiplegic malformation and colonial subordinate state” whose society is “tainted by Yankee culture.” He said his military must use all available means including nuclear weapons to “suppress the whole territory of South Korea” in the event of a conflict.
South Korea’s Defense Ministry warned in response that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, South Korean and U.S. forces will punish it overwhelmingly, resulting in the end of the Kim government.
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland U.S. and other major new weapons.
In 2018-19, Kim met Trump in three rounds of talks on North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The diplomacy fell apart after the U.S. rejected Kim’s limited offer to dismantle his main nuclear complex in exchange for extensive reductions in U.S.-led sanctions.
Kim has since sought to modernize his weapons arsenal and strengthen North Korea’s relationships with China and Russia. KCNA said Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year’s Day messages on Monday on bolstering bilateral ties.
North Korea faces suspicions that it has supplied conventional arms for Russia’s war in Ukraine in return for sophisticated Russian technologies to enhance the North’s military programs.
Estimates of the size of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal vary, ranging from about 20-30 bombs to more than 100. Many foreign experts say North Korea still has some technological hurdles to overcome to produce functioning nuclear-armed ICBMs, though its shorter-range nuclear-capable missiles can reach South Korea and Japan.
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‘Incredible’ fireworks display and Pulp concert light up Hogmanay celebrations
By Ryan McDougall, PA Scotland01/01/2024
Revellers at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations brought in the new year with an evening of fireworks and music from Pulp.
Thousands gathered at the sold-out Princes Garden Street Party and Concert in the Gardens for the festival’s 30th anniversary.
The event, organised by UniqueAssembly and City of Edinburgh Council, was be headlined by Pulp, who have not played in the city in 20 years.
Following the first part of set, the fireworks began at midnight and crowds cheered, roared and sang.
Mark Wright, 50, said: “This is the first time I’ve been here. The fireworks were brilliant.
“I’ll be here next year, straight away. As soon as I get home I’ll be booking up for next year.”
Alice, 42, said: “We left the children at home tonight with a babysitter, and it’s incredible. New Year’s Eve, retro tunes, the weather has been amazing.
“Could there be a band more perfect for this than Pulp? Possibly only Blondie – I couldn’t think of a better band.”
She continued: “The fireworks were incredible, they went on, and on and on.
“We’re from London and Hogmanay is one of those things you always feel is a bit overdone, but it’s been incredible, and to have snuck into the VIP area by accident is excellent.” | https://pa.media/blogs/pa-uplifting/incredible-fireworks-display-and-pulp-concert-light-up-hogmanay-celebrations/ | 2024-01-01T03:38:16Z |
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government decided to keep the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) unchanged for the first fortnight of the new year.
According to a statement issued by the finance ministry, the per-litre price of petrol will remain at Rs267.34 and that of HSD at Rs276.21 until mid-January.
The ministry said the government had left the prices unchanged on the recommendation of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra).
The latest review shows that petrol and diesel prices increased by around Rs50 per litre during the year, as they stood at Rs214.8 and Rs227.8 per litre on Jan 1, 2023.
The calculations made by Ogra were largely based on a marginal increase in the prices of Brent crude and a slight drop in the Arab Gulf basket rates amid threats to shipping due to the Israeli war on Gaza.
An official of an oil marketing company (OMC) said that some tanker operators had stopped sending their vessels through the Red Sea to avoid the threat of drone and missile attacks in that region by the Houthi rebels of Yemen.
While the finance ministry has not announced the rates of kerosene and light diesel oil, sources in OMCs said the price of kerosene has dropped by Rs2.19 per litre to Rs188.83 but that of LDO has been increased by Rs1.19 to Rs165.83 per litre.
Apart from global oil prices, the exchange rate has been largely stable, too, with the rupee starting the outgoing fortnight at 283.26 per dollar and closing at 281.86 in the interbank market on Friday, the last trading day of the year.
Other key components affecting fuel prices are the petroleum development levy and general sales tax. Currently, the government charges Rs60 levy on a litre of petrol and high-speed diesel, while the GST is zero.
Meanwhile, an official of the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) said that January was one of the lowest fuel-consuming months in the country, as road transport suffered in the wake of low visibility due to fog and smog from Lahore to Sukkur areas.
However, the demand for kerosene increases in winter due to heating and cooking in remote areas, where LPG cylinders are not easily available.
Published in Dawn, January 1st, 2024 | https://www.dawn.com/news/1802260/petrol-diesel-prices-left-unchanged-for-next-fortnight | 2024-01-01T03:38:16Z |
Top 25 College Football Streams & TV Channel Info | Bowl Season
Published: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM EST|Updated: 32 minutes ago
Among the best games on the 2023 bowl game schedule is the No. 3 Texas Longhorns taking on the No. 2 Washington Huskies in the Sugar Bowl.
Looking for how to watch college football? All the best games to watch this weekend are here.
How to Watch AP Top 25 Games
No. 24 James Madison Dukes at Air Force Falcons
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 23
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Air Force (-2)
Virginia Tech Hokies at No. 23 Tulane Green Wave
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Virginia Tech (-11.5)
No. 16 Louisville Cardinals at USC Trojans
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Louisville (-4.5)
Texas A&M Aggies at No. 22 Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Date: Wednesday, December 27
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Oklahoma State (-3.5)
No. 17 SMU Mustangs at Boston College Eagles
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Fenway Park
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: SMU (-13)
No. 19 NC State Wolfpack at Kansas State Wildcats
- Time: 5:45 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ACCN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Kansas State (-3)
No. 14 Arizona Wildcats at No. 12 Oklahoma Sooners
- Time: 9:15 PM ET
- Date: Thursday, December 28
- Venue: Alamodome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Arizona (-2.5)
No. 21 Oregon State Beavers at No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: Sun Bowl Stadium
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Notre Dame (-5.5)
No. 9 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Date: Friday, December 29
- Venue: AT&T Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Ohio State (-4)
No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Penn State (-6)
No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs at No. 4 Florida State Seminoles
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Date: Saturday, December 30
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Georgia (-22.5)
Wisconsin Badgers at No. 13 LSU Tigers
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium
- TV Channel: SECN
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: LSU (-8.5)
No. 18 Liberty Flames at No. 8 Oregon Ducks
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: State Farm Stadium
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Oregon (-17.5)
No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes at No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Camping World Stadium
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live stream: Fubo
- Favorite: Tennessee (-5.5)
No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 1 Michigan Wolverines
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Michigan (-1.5)
No. 3 Texas Longhorns at No. 2 Washington Huskies
- Time: 8:45 PM ET
- Date: Monday, January 1
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Favorite: Texas (-3.5)
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Shwapno opens new outlet in Bashundhara residential area
Shwapno a retail chain in Bangladesh has launched an outlet in the Bashundhara area offering a month-long discount with a home delivery facility.
On behalf of Bashundhara Group, Media Advisor Mohammad Abu Tayeb inaugurated the outlet as the guest of honour at the Rupayan shopping centre in the residential area on Thursday.
Shwapno Executive Director Sabbir Nasir, Operations Director Abu Nasher, and Business Director Sohel Tanvir Khan were present among others on the occasion.
Shwapno Executive Director Sabbir Hasan Nasir said that the supermarket chain has been trying to launch operations in the Bashundhara area as a prestigious neighbourhood in the capital.
"From Shwapno, we want to express gratitude to Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan, and the Managing Director Sayem Sobhan Anvir for supporting the launching initiative. We promise shopping convenience to all in the residential area," he said.
Shwapno Bashundhara outlet is located at Rupayan Shopping Square adjacent to the 300-feet road in G Block of Bashundhara Residential Area. | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/organisation-news/press-releases/news/shwapno-opens-new-outlet-bashundhara-residential-area-3506436 | 2024-01-01T03:38:16Z |
A gardener stumbled upon skin and nails in a bedsheet near Ganesh Mandir lake in Aarey colony, leading to a joint investigation by local police, forest officials, and wildlife volunteers
Leopard skin found near Ganesh Mandir lake in Aarey Milk Colony. Pic/Ranjeet Jadhav
In an incident that points towards poaching, the skin of a leopard packed in a bedsheet was found near a lake inside Aarey Milk Colony on Sunday. Senior Police Inspector Jagdish Deshmukh of Aarey Milk Colony Police station said, "On Saturday, we received a call informing us about a leopard skin packed in a cloth dumped near Ganesh Mandir lake within our jurisdiction. Our team has taken the same into custody and has informed the forest department to further investigate."
A gardener working at Ganesh Mandir lake garden, while sweeping the area, spotted something packed in a bedsheet thrown near the lake. On closer inspection, he realised that it was something resembling a leopard skin. He immediately informed the caretaker of the garden, who then informed the Aarey police station.
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The police station reached the spot along with a team of volunteers helping the Maharashtra forest department monitor leopard activity at Aarey Milk Colony and volunteers from NGO WWA. Following the instructions from Deputy Conservator of Forest (DCF) Santosh Saste and Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) Sonal Valvi, the Mumbai Range of the Thane Forest Department (Territorial) was also informed, and they reached the spot to investigate.
A police official, requesting anonymity, said, "Along with the skin, there were around seven to eight leopard nails found in the bedsheet in which the skin was dumped." The area where the skin was found is adjacent to a good forest patch, and locals from the area, who did not wish to be named, said that there is frequent leopard activity in the area. They emphasized that the forest department and police officials should investigate this matter.
"The area has frequent leopard activity, and the forest department and police officials should check CCTV cameras in and around the premises where the skin was recovered to see if any suspected activity of any person was recorded. The authorities should also collect samples from the skin, and the same should be sent for forensic analysis," said a local.
Pawan Sharma, Honorary Wildlife Warden of Thane, said, "The FD needs to check for the ID of the animal from the existing available database of leopards of SGNP and Aarey as part of the detailed investigation. Territorial wing, wildlife wing, and anti-poaching units need to be put on high alert. This looks like a case of hunting and poaching or illegal wildlife trade, as per the prima facie evaluation of available evidence." | https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-leopard-skin-wrapped-in-sheet-found-in-aarey-milk-colony-23327692 | 2024-01-01T03:38:17Z |
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Several Quakes With Max. Magnitude of 4.5 Hit Southeastern Turkiye
Several Quakes With Max. Magnitude of 4.5 Hit Southeastern Turkiye
Several earthquakes with a maximum magnitude of 4.5 hit the Turkish southeastern province of Hakkari on New Year's Eve, leaving people in panic, Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said Sunday.
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AFAD said in a post on X that magnitude 4.4 underground tremors were recorded around 7:37 p.m. local time (16:37 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in the area of the city of Yuksekova. In the follow-up posts, the authority said another magnitude 3.5 earthquake hit at 7:52 p.m. local time and was followed by a magnitude 4.5 earthquake at 8:06 p.m. local time, adding that there have been no reports of negative consequences after the earthquakes. In the meantime, Turkish broadcaster NTV reported that panicked residents of Hakkari Province lined up in dense queues outside gas stations and were planning to spend New Year's Eve there.
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Several Quakes With Max. Magnitude of 4.5 Hit Southeastern Turkiye
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Several earthquakes with a maximum magnitude of 4.5 hit the Turkish southeastern province of Hakkari on New Year's Eve, leaving people in panic, Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said Sunday.
AFAD said in a post on X that magnitude 4.4 underground tremors were recorded around 7:37 p.m. local time (16:37 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) in the area of the city of Yuksekova.
In the follow-up posts, the authority said another magnitude 3.5 earthquake hit at 7:52 p.m. local time and was followed by a magnitude 4.5 earthquake at 8:06 p.m. local time, adding that there have been no reports of
negative consequences after the earthquakes.
In the meantime, Turkish broadcaster NTV reported that panicked residents of Hakkari Province lined up in dense queues outside gas stations and were planning to spend New Year's Eve there.
18 February 2023, 13:48 GMT | https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/several-quakes-with-max-magnitude-of-45-hit-southeastern-turkiye-1115924999.html | 2024-01-01T03:38:18Z |
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