CMC Markets (LON:CMCX) Hits New 12-Month High After Dividend AnnouncementSports Editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The trunk of my late-model car is filled with old coats, sweatpants and stocking caps. They're not real flashy and you'll find holes if you look real close. But those clothes have come in handy in the chilly Treasure State, where so many of us take pride in making the most of challenging weather days. I think of the Montana defense the same way I do those 30-year-old wind pants I pull out of the trunk to wear at football games. Both have been largely underappreciated the last five weeks. On Saturday in Bozeman, the Griz defense surrendered 34 points, so nobody is going to be comparing them to Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain of 1975. Certainly fans of the maroon and silver had a lot of reasons to be flustered. But take a step back and consider Montana State possessed the ball for almost two-thirds of the first half. Then the Cats had some good field position in the first 13 minutes of the third quarter and Montana's defense refused to relent, clinging to hope despite a 20-3 deficit. "They chucked it down the field a few times and made two catches — it's not a high percentage play for them and we've gotta live with that," Montana coach Bobby Hauck said coming out of the locker room after halftime. "Other than that we're tackling well. I think we're playing pretty well on defense." The most prolific scoring team in the FCS was limited to 20 points through the first 43 minutes. Kudos to the Montana defense for its hustle and heart. It's just that the Grizzly offense, held scoreless in the first half at home last Saturday against Portland State, was held to three points through three quarters in Bozeman against the best defense in the Big Sky Conference. Sure, we all expected Montana to do better in its 123rd annual rivalry game at MSU. Maybe at least score more than one touchdown with so much motivation. But give credit to Montana's defensive coaches for again coming up with a strong game plan against Montana State senior quarterback Tommy Mellott. And credit the defense for its vast improvement since giving up 55 points at home earlier this season to Weber State (3-8) and 49 at Eastern Washington (4-7). Not to beat a dead horse, but I can't help wondering how things might have been different had Clifton McDowell stayed around. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound quarterback led Montana to the FCS title game last December with a knack for picking up tough yards on the ground and doing just enough with his passing. He entered the transfer portal last winter for reasons unreported. Maybe he was looking for more NIL money. Maybe he disliked Montana's weather. You could say it's all ancient history now and doesn't matter. But it does matter. It matters a lot because Montana could have been much better. The banged-up Grizzlies need to regroup in a hurry now with a playoff game — likely at home — coming up next weekend. If the defense plays the way it did against the Bobcats, I like Montana's chances. But something needs to be done with the offense and I'm not even sure what it is at this point. Maybe go back to Keali'i Ah Yat at quarterback, assuming he's healthy, or give 6-4 sophomore Kaden Huot of Helena a few snaps. Montana has beaten only one conference team with a winning record (Northern Arizona), so maybe Griz fans should be grateful their guys are in the playoff mix with an 8-4 record. Any postseason success would feel like a bonus at this point. Bill Speltz is Missoulian Sports Editor. Email him at bill.speltz@missoulian.com . Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sports Editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.Nonegame websites 。

Border plan promises round-the-clock aerial surveillance, drug detection support OTTAWA — The RCMP plans to create a new aerial intelligence task force to provide round-the-clock surveillance of Canada's border using helicopters, drones and surveillance towers. The move is part of the federal government's $1. Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Dec 17, 2024 3:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) march towards the front lawn of Parliament Hill during the 47th Annual Canadian Police and Peace Officers' Memorial Service in downtown Ottawa, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby OTTAWA — The RCMP plans to create a new aerial intelligence task force to provide round-the-clock surveillance of Canada's border using helicopters, drones and surveillance towers. The move is part of the federal government's $1.3-billion upgrade to border security and monitoring to appease U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's concerns about the flow of migrants and illegal drugs. Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian and Mexican exports to the U.S. as soon as he is inaugurated next month unless both countries move to improve border security. Canada will also propose to the United States the creation of a North American "joint strike force" to target organized crime groups that work across borders. In addition, the government intends to provide new technology, tools and resources to the Canada Border Services Agency to seek out deadly fentanyl using chemical detection, artificial intelligence and canine teams. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told a news conference Tuesday he has discussed parts of the plan with American officials and that he is optimistic about its reception. "We have a lot of work ahead of us," said LeBlanc, who tried to play down the notion Canada was simply bowing to American demands. "The fight against fentanyl is very much a fight that Canadians want to have because of its impact in Canada," he said. "Deepening, strengthening, being more visible in the posture at the border is something that we're happy to do with our American partners." The announcement followed a promise in the fall economic statement Monday to earmark the money over six fiscal years for the RCMP, the border agency, Public Safety Canada and the cyberspies at the Communications Security Establishment. Among the other planned measures: — a Canadian Drug Profiling Centre to complement existing laboratory capacity by allowing for more specialized analysis of synthetic drug samples, helping determine where substances were made; — a Precursor Risk Management Unit to increase oversight over chemicals used to make drugs and monitor emerging illegal drug trends; — an obligation for port owners and operators to provide the border agency with the space and facilities needed to conduct export inspections, just as they currently do for imports; — stronger efforts against money laundering to help starve organized crime groups of profits from human smuggling and drug and firearms trafficking; — and new restrictions on countries that do not rapidly facilitate the return of their citizens in the event of fraudulent entry or a removal order. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme, who also attended the news conference, said the goal "for us is get the technology out there as soon as we can." "I can't just buy a helicopter tomorrow, but there are processes where you can rent the helicopter, and we're exploring every facet." Duheme said an aim of the joint strike force would be develop specialists on fentanyl, bringing together law enforcement partners both in Canada and abroad. The union representing rank-and-file Mounties welcomed the move to spend more on border security. National Police Federation president Brian Sauvé said in a statement Monday that members had been protecting the border with limited resources, and the new money will allow them to continue delivering on their mandate. Aaron McCrorie, the border services agency's vice-president of intelligence and enforcement, said in a recent interview that irregular migration and smuggling of drugs such as fentanyl are common concerns for Canada and the United States. "These aren't concerns that are unique to the United States. We share those same concerns," he said. "In that sense, it really speaks to the need for us to work collaboratively." McCrorie said the Canadian border agency is working closely with U.S. counterparts including Customs and Border Protection, the Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security, as well as with agencies in Britain, Australia and New Zealand. "Criminal enterprises, organized crime, they don't respect international boundaries. They collaborate, they exploit weaknesses in the system," McCrorie said. "And so the best way to confront them is to collaborate on our side, fill those gaps, support each other's efforts." He said Canada's border agency has two targeting officers embedded with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the American agency plans to soon send a targeting officer to Canada. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 17, 2024. Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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Every Black Friday, there’s a number of viral products that everyone has on their Christmas wish list, and we don’t expect this year to be any different. However, not all of these popular items are going to stay in stock, and we have some insight on the ones that won’t. Black Friday is big business, and last year shoppers spent $222.1 billion during the entire holiday shopping season, according to Queue-it. Sales on Black Friday reached $16.4 billion (online and in stores), and this was a 9% increase from the year before. While it comes as no surprise that electronics are the most sought-after products of the holiday season, Queue-it said this accounts for the majority of holiday sales, jumping to $50.8 billion in 2023. Apparel, furniture, groceries and toys are the other hot sellers of Black Friday. Together, these five categories accounted for 65% of sales during the holidays last year and is only expected to grow in 2024. While many items that sell out over Black Friday are driven by a good deal, we also know that a hot product is just that — a gift that most people want to open on Christmas Day. So, here are our picks for the top 10 hot-ticket items that could sell out over Black Friday. Samsung 98-inch QLED TV The holidays are ripe for TV deals, and we expect shoppers to buy a ton of them in 2024, especially at Walmart. Consumers are trending toward bigger TVs and the super low-price deals over Black Friday force many models to sell out. This is especially true of popular models from Samsung, Hisense, LG and more favorites. Apple Watch Series 9 Apple's smartwatches are a top pick among Apple fans. We’ve seen prices on the Apple Watch continue to trend downward, which was only spurred by the release of the new Apple Watch 10 in September. This pushed down prices on earlier models, with the best deals coming on the Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 9. For Black Friday, we think the prices will drop even lower and sell out due to high demand. Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones are one of the most popular products of 2024, and Beats are one of the top brands. We’re already seeing big markdowns on Beats Wireless Headphones, and we expect these price drops to continue into Black Friday. The Beats Solo3 is likely to be on sale for even cheaper than we’ve already seen, and we think they will sell out for Black Friday, with the possibility of other popular Beats headphones joining them. Apple AirPods (3rd gen) If you haven’t picked up a pair of Apple AirPods yet, this could be your year to do it. With Apple launching a fourth generation of AirPods earlier this year, the price on prevvious models are creeping lower. We think over Black Friday they’ll be at their cheapest price ever, with the AirPods (3rd Gen) likely to sell out. JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth speakers are a must-have for many this year, and with the big sound that comes from JBL’s speakers, it’s easy to see why they might sell out for Black Friday. These popular speakers come in a variety of portable sizes and waterproof designs. We expect big deals on JBL’s top-rated Clip 5 and Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker models. Apple iPad (10th Gen) One of Apple’s most sought-after products of the year was the iPad, and we saw the 9th Gen and 10th Gen models drop to their lowest prices ever. We think this year will bring some iPad bliss with even better discounts, but these deals will disappear just as fast as they arrive. We think that mega discounts on the iPad (9th Gen) and iPad (10th Gen) could cause sell outs, especially on Amazon. Dyson Airwrap The Dyson Airwrap just might be the top product of Black Friday, as this is one of the rare times there’s a discount on the beloved hair styling tool. At $600, the Airwrap carries a hefty price tag, so any discount presented is a welcome surprise. But as we’ve seen in the past, any Black Friday deal on the Dyson Airwrap causes a crush of interest that’s followed by a sell out. Ugg Tasman slippers If you’ve tried to scoop up the UGG Tasman Slippers in previous years, you already know they never stay in stock for long. As the “it” slipper of the holiday season, UGG’s Tasman sells out multiple times over the holidays, even without a discount offered. We think that this year will be similar, with popular sizes and colors of the Tasman Slipper snatched up fast over Black Friday. Bissell Little Green The Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner is a popular home product that just can’t seem to stay in stock. With prices falling under $90, this mighty machine can be a blessing for pet owners and parents, as its compact size makes it easy to store and use when needed. We’ve seen the Little Green Machine sell out before, and we’d be surprised if it didn’t do it again over Black Friday. Furby Galaxy Edition We’d be remiss if we didn’t include a top toy that we think will be hard to find and gift this year. Our pick is the Furby Galaxy Edition. This glow-in-the-dark Furby is based on the original Furby from the late ’90s with even more features, interactive modes and more fun. Making a comeback in 2023, we saw the revival of this popular toy sell out last year, and we expect the new Furby Galaxy Edition to do the same. For the holidays: Get inspiring home and gift ideas – sign up now!

'Whose government will be formed this time in Maharashtra and Jharkhand? Today this question will be answered. Counting of votes will begin at 8 am today. In Maharashtra, there is a contest between the BJP-led Mahayuti and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) trying to return to power, while in Jharkhand, the answer to the question will be found today whether the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the next government or the JMM-led alliance will once again come to power. Who will win in Maharashtra, Mahayuti or Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA)? Which alliance will form the government in Maharashtra? The results will be out in a few hours. Counting of votes will begin at 8 am on 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra. Along with the results of the Maharashtra assembly elections, the results of the Nanded Lok Sabha by-election will also be announced today. JMM's letter to Election Commission before counting begins in Jharkhand...said- BJP has posted electronic experts outside counting centre -Restrictions should be imposed on use of internet services and gadgets within a radius of two kilometres. Will lotus bloom or cycle run in the by-elections on 9 seats of UP...picture will be clear today...Results of by-elections on 46 seats in 13 states including UP, Bihar and Rajasthan will be declared today. Today is the test of Priyanka's first innings in electoral politics, result of Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election is also awaited, if she wins, Priyanka will become MP for the first time'Shockwaves Hit Asian Chip Stocks! AI Growth Can’t Shield All Losses.

The No. 5 team in the CFP rankings entering the weekend lost by 23 points (albeit to the No. 2 team). No. 7 and No. 9 both lost to 5-5 opponents, and No. 7 got blown out. No. 15 and No. 16 lost to 4-6 opponents, and No. 12 nearly lost to a 2-8 foe. No. 14 nearly came back from 21-0 down (and nearly completed the funniest Hail Mary of all time) but didn't. On the 13th official Saturday of the 2024 season, college football lost its damn mind. Granted, the two biggest upstart stories of the season, Indiana and Army, took wicked roundhouse rights from two of the best (and meanest) teams in the country, but nothing else really made much sense Saturday. The chaos made some convoluted title races simpler -- for example, by simply staying quiet and beating UMass (while giving up a few too many rushing yards, to be honest), Georgia clinched a spot in the SEC championship game when everyone else stumbled. But other races are almost indecipherable. Case in point: There's an eight-way Big 12 tie still on the table. It is November's curse that so many messy, chaotic and incredibly important things happen, and instead of basking in them, we must immediately move on and brace for the next round of mess. Week 13's primary job was to set the table for Rivalry Week, which will give us countless games and storylines to track. And because of Thanksgiving, we have less time than normal to prepare. So let's look back on Week 13 ... by looking forward to Week 14. Here are the 43 most important and relevant rivalry games to follow, 24 of which could have some impact on the CFP. All gas, no brakes. (All times are Eastern.) Jump to a section: At-large CFP bids Group of 5 CFP bid Conference races | Bowl eligibility Week 13 surprises Heisman of week | Favorite games Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $11.99/mo. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Log in here.Google's Monopoly Under Fire: DOJ Proposes Major ChangesUnlocking wealth: Diversifying your portfolio with US, Canadian investments

This bearded man with a $10 million bounty on his head could be the next trouble maker in the Middle east; who is he? Here's all about himHailey Bieber has shared a rare picture with her three-month-old baby Jack Blues . The Rhode Skin founder cuddled up with her infant son and husband Justin Bieber in the sweet family snap, which was part of a carousel of photos she shared to update her followers on the past month. She wrote, "November aka the best month of the year." Hailey's enthusiasm for November came not just because of Thanksgiving but also because it is her birthday month with her fresh from her glitzy 28th birthday party. The upload included an array of pictures of her and Justin enjoying their day as they strolled in the cold weather wearing co-ordinating coats. Hailey Bieber's brutal eight-word response to husband Justin's Billboard ranking Hailey Bieber leaves Justin at home for celeb-filled girls' night out at Sabrina Carpenter's concert Hailey kept baby Jack's face turned away from the camera protecting his privacy as she clutched him close to her chest in the picture with the couple appearing blissfully happy as they spent time together. Since his birth in August, Justin and Hailey have rarely shared pictures of their son and neither of them have ever shown his face on social media. The upload comes after they have continued to shun rumors that they are headed for a divorce . A source told PEOPLE that the couple ignores what is going on in the outside world. They said, "They laugh at the constant divorce rumors. It’s annoying but just noise." They added, "They seem even more in love since the baby arrived... [Justin’s] been in a happy bubble since baby Jack was born. He wants to focus on being a great dad and husband." The two have been embracing mother and fatherhood , including Jack in every moment. On Halloween, the couple dressed up as Disney Channel's Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable with Jack as Rufus, the naked mole rat. While Justin and Hailey wore their iconic costumes, many could not keep their eyes off Jack, who was wearing a pink fuzzy onesie with a hood covering his head. They have also not been shying away with the fact that they are parents. Justin was once seen with a white mug that said "Poppa Bear" on it, while Hailey sported a stunning new necklace bearing the initials "jbb" in honor of her son. The two broke the internet when they announced that they were expecting. While wearing a white gown and veil, Hailey and Justin posted a video of them renewing their vows, plus Hailey showcasing her baby bump. Justin has previously expressed his desire of one day becoming a father, especially with his wife. His fans would always gush when he was seen with his younger siblings or other younger family members. The Bieber's celebrated six years of marriage and their first anniversary as parents in September. They exchanged vows in a New York City courthouse in September 2018 after being engaged for two months. A year later, they planned a religious wedding ceremony in Bluffton, South Carolina, surrounded by friends and family. The wedding was documented on Justin Bieber's Seasons docuseries in 2020 on YouTube. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sport and entertainment stories. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.

King Charles hailed as 'visionary' who 'wants action' on climateBracing for Trump tariffs, China's Xi makes diplomatic push at global summitsEyebrows can be one of the hardest parts of your makeup to master, and for many sparse or thinning brows can be a huge insecurity. While there are permanent solutions on the market such as microblading, it can get quite expensive to keep them topped up and some worry the results won't be to their liking. Well, the WONDERSKIN Blading Dream Brow Gel-Serum for £17 seems to be a solution for many shoppers looking to make their brows look naturally fuller. This product promises 'weightless volume, colour and definition that lasts over 24 hours'. Also promising to be a good solution for those with 'sparse or greying eyebrows', simply brush over or fill in the brows using either end of the dual brow brush. As well as giving an instant effect, the Dream Brow also promises to give 'visibly healthier, fuller brows over time'. READ MORE: Whistles' 'ultimate' Christmas party trousers are as comfy as they are sparkly READ MORE: Oodie hooded blanket cut to £26 in flash sale - but you've only got a few hours Shoppers can choose between blonde, brunette, dark brunette and black shades which have 'colour-locking technology' which adhere to the skin and hair for 'waterproof, transfer-proof and budge-proof brows'. 'Innovative' silk fibre powder adds 'visible yet weightless volume instantly' and a blend of keratin, biotin and hyaluronic acid helps to strengthen and condition the brows. On the WONDERSKIN website, the Dream Brow has a 4.3 star rating overall. One happy user shared: "OMG! I love this product so much. I did my first application yesterday and it is everything I hoped for. Very easy to use, the colour looks natural and best of all, I woke up with eyebrows!!! So happy to have discovered this happy medium between drawing them on daily and getting microblading which is very expensive. Thank you WONDERSKIN! I will now be a repeat customer." A second shopper Vanessa said: "I can finally have perfect brows, without the thin spots or unnatural colour. It’s simple and fun for someone who doesn’t wear makeup!" While a third added: "Although I am a brunette, I was born with almost no eyebrows and have had to draw them on since I started using makeup. I have used the same brand of pencil for more than 10 years. But after trying this product, I feel as though I have eyebrows for the first time in my life." They continued: "They really frame my face, look natural and stay on all day. I have already bought this for a friend who is a cancer survivor. It does work. It is a game changer." Although, this customer had an issue with the applicator, finding it difficult to use they said: "I wish it was easier to use for myself. I don't use a ton of makeup. Can deposit A LOT at one time." If you're interested in the Wonder Blading Dream Brow Gel-Serum you can have a closer look at it here. Elsewhere, LookFantastic is selling the benefit Brow Microfilling Brow Pen 0.8ml at 20% off, now down to £20.80 from £26. Additionally, Boots has the No7 Eyebrow Microfilling Brown Pen for £11.95.CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom and MONTREAL and VANCOUVER, British Columbia and BASEL, Switzerland, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Epitopea, a transatlantic cancer immunotherapeutics company developing accessible off-the-shelf RNA-based immunotherapies, and Genevant Sciences, a leading nucleic acid delivery company with world-class platforms and a robust and expansive lipid nanoparticle (LNP) patent portfolio, today announced that they have entered into a collaboration and nonexclusive license agreement to develop novel mRNA-LNP immunotherapies targeting Epitopea’s proprietary aberrantly-expressed tumor specific antigens (aeTSAs), called Cryptigens , for an undisclosed oncology indication. “At Epitopea we continue to accelerate our near-term clinical development plans for our next generation, tumor selective, off-the-shelf, RNA-based immunotherapies that we believe have the potential to extend the durability of clinical responses in patients. Access to world-class LNP delivery technology in support of our vision is critical. Genevant is a longstanding leader in the LNP space, and we are excited about the translational path forward,” said Alan Rigby, Chief Executive Officer of Epitopea. “Our clinically validated LNP technology and decades of experience in the space make us a partner of choice for innovative RNA-based immunotherapy companies,” said James Heyes, Chief Scientific Officer of Genevant Sciences. “We are delighted to be collaborating with the Epitopea team and supporting its mission to extend the durability of clinical response in cancer patients.” Under the terms of the agreement, Genevant granted to Epitopea a nonexclusive worldwide license to certain Genevant LNP technology to develop RNA-based immunotherapies targeting Epitopea’s CryptigenTM TSAs in an undisclosed oncology indication. Genevant is eligible to receive up to $123.5 million in upfront and contingent milestone payments per product and tiered royalties ranging from the mid to high single digits on future product sales. Dr. Alan C. Rigby – CEO Katja Stout +44 7789 435990 Daniel Gooch +44 7747 875479 Epitopea is a transatlantic cancer immunotherapeutics company developing accessible off-the-shelf RNA-based immunotherapies for use in hard-to-treat cancers by targeting a new class of untapped tumor-specific antigens, which are known as CryptigenTM TSAs, that are broadly shared across multiple patients with the same tumor type. Epitopea has created an extensive library of novel CryptigenTM TSAs, discovered by its proprietary CryptoMapTM platform that leverages immunopeptidomics, genomics, and a bioinformatics pipeline, allowing the identification of aberrantly expressed, tumor-specific antigens (aeTSAs) that are hidden within cancer’s ’junk’ DNA. These hidden CryptigenTM TSAs were first discovered through research led by Drs. Claude Perreault and Pierre Thibault at the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer at the Université de Montréal. Epitopea is backed by leading life science investors including Advent Life Sciences, CTI Life Sciences, Cambridge Innovation Capital, Le Fonds de Solidarité FTQ, Investissement Québec, adMare BioInnovations, Jonathan Milner, the Harrington Discovery Institute, IRICoR and Novateur Ventures. Epitopea was founded in 2021 and consists of sister companies based in Cambridge, UK and in Montreal, Canada. For additional information, please visit and follow Epitopea on . Genevant Sciences is a leading nucleic acid delivery company with world-class platforms, a robust and expansive lipid nanoparticle (LNP) patent portfolio, and decades of experience and expertise in nucleic acid drug delivery and development. Genevant’s scientists have pioneered LNP delivery of nucleic acids for over 20 years, and Genevant’s LNP platform, which has been studied across more than a dozen discrete product candidates and is the delivery technology behind the first and only approved systemic RNA-LNP product (patisiran), enables a wide array of RNA-based applications, including vaccines, therapeutic protein production, and gene editing. For more information, please visit .

Jaipur: The time is ripe for us to leverage India’s geographic location and help make our nation become the centre of the logistics world, Adani Group Chairman, Gautam Adani, said on Saturday. Addressing the 51st India Gem and Jewellery Awards here, Gautam Adani said that in the case of logistics, what started as a port jetty, to import coal in 1998, has gone on to become the country’s largest port business. “This business today spans a network of 15 national and 5 international ports and, thereby, allows us to expand into building a network of integrated logistic nodes,” he told the gathering. These nodes now are made up of ports, rail, highways, warehouses, inland container depots, fulfilment centres, and trucking in a way no other company has ever achieved in the world. “This journey has taken us deep into the Middle East — all the way into the Mediterranean through Israel — and into the heart of Africa. For me, it is no more just about ports. It is now about leveraging India’s geographic location and doing our part to help make our nation become the centre of the logistics world,” the Adani Group Chairman noted. Likewise, what started as a single power plant in 2007, has now become not just India’s largest private thermal power generation company but has also allowed the Adani Group to expand into adjacencies. “This expansion has seen us become India’s largest private transmission company, largest private power distribution company, largest mine developer and operator, as well as the only company that successfully took up the challenge of cross-border supply of power to help a neighbouring nation,” Gautam Adani told the gathering. Furthermore, it has allowed the company to move into the area of renewable energy. “Today, we are India’s largest solar panel manufacturing company as well as the world’s largest single-site renewable energy facility, well on our way to generating 30 GW of power, spread over a massive single span of land of more than 500 square kilometres,” the Adani Group Chairman emphasised. “Yet another example of challenging the status quo is our move into the airport business. In less than three years, we became the largest airport operator in the country. We then built our adjacencies that made us the largest airport logistics player with almost 40 per cent of India’s air cargo and have now undertaken the world’s largest slum redevelopment initiative, the Dharavi project,” he stressed. Gautam Adani further stated that for him, Dharavi is not just about slum redevelopment. “It is about restoring dignity, creating a sustainable ecosystem, and changing the status quo for over one million residents.”QNA DOHA: Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi has affirmed that the stances of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, leaders and peoples, on the Palestinian cause are firm and stemming from the belief in the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state on all their national soil. Addressing the opening session of the 11th Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Studies Forum, organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies on Saturday, he explained that the relationship between the GCC countries and the Palestinian cause is not a recent development, but rather an extension of a long history of support and solidarity that began with the establishment of these countries and still continues. The Stances of the Gulf States, leadership and peoples, have always remained firm and steadfast, stemming from the belief in the right of the Palestinian people to establish their independent state on their entire national soil, he said. Since the beginning of this relationship, the Gulf States have opened their doors giving Palestinians a safe haven and opportunities to work and contribute to their development, he said adding that the deep human ties between the Palestinian people and the Gulf peoples have contributed to supporting various areas of development, and they have left indelible marks in building institutions and infrastructure. Such ties have also formed humanitarian and cultural bridges that have strengthened the ties between the Gulf peoples and the Palestinian people and made them brothers who share with us the journey of growth and prosperity. Dr Al Khulaifi pointed out that the Palestinian cause will always remain the focus of attention of Arab and Islamic countries, expressing his certainty that the Arab nation carries this cause in its conscience and is doing everything in its power to enhance the steadfastness of the brotherly Palestinian people. GCC countries will spare no effort in harnessing all capabilities to support the Palestinian people and their steadfastness in the face of the Israeli occupation that threatens their existence and rights. He also noted that the Arab and Islamic peoples are fully aware that the stability and security of the region are closely linked to a just and comprehensive settlement to the Palestinian cause, so their support for this just cause is not just a religious or national duty, but rather a humanitarian and moral commitment. He touched on the developments in the Palestinian issue and the displacement, genocide and settlement projects, saying that the Israeli settlement project in Palestine has been going against the course of history since its birth, and the campaigns of genocide and displacement of the Palestinian people for more than half a century have only strengthened their determination to hold to their land. The steadfastness of the Palestinian people and the growing human awareness have consolidated the rights of this oppressed people on their land, he stressed. Against the backdrop of the developments in the conflict, there is only one solution left for everyone, which is to enable the establishment of a fully sovereign Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, he continued. He also spoke about the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, saying that it has gone too far in its brutality and recklessness, taking the form of collective punishment and a war of extermination that has resulted in a terrifying toll of innocent victims, severe destruction, and an unprecedented humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip and then the West Bank. This aggression has exceeded all warnings issued by international platforms that the worsening of the crisis could lead to dangerous violence, he said noting that these warnings reflected deep concern about the repercussions of this ongoing conflict. He also stressed the need to mobilize international and regional efforts to push for peace and stability in the region and guarantee the rights of the Palestinian people to live in dignity and security. He stressed that the continuation of this aggression requires the international community to take a firm stance to stop these gross violations of human rights, adding that the international community must assume its moral and legal responsibilities in protecting the Palestinian people. He the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on all international parties to work seriously to achieve this well-known goal and avoid further escalation and violence that only brings more suffering and destruction. He referred to what the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip have been witnessing in the past months of a genocidal war, the number of victims of which has reached more than 43 thousand martyrs and more than 100 thousand wounded, in addition to thousands missing and under the rubble, in addition to the forced displacement of more than two million Palestinians from their homes many times in search of safety. After more than a year since the beginning of the war, the number of dead, wounded and missing people is constantly increasing, he said expressing concern that this scene will become familiar. "However, no matter how much the international community tries to justify these crimes without real condemnation, this will not blind us from seeing the painful reality experienced by the brotherly Palestinian people," he continued. He also stressed that the continuation of this tragic situation in Gaza imposes on everyone a moral and humanitarian responsibility to raise their voices against these violations and work tirelessly to remind the world that the Palestinian people deserve to live in dignity and security, away from violence and oppression. Dr Al Khulaifi spoke about the role of the State of Qatar in resolving conflicts and supporting stability and peace efforts in the region and the world. "The State of Qatar has been a living model of an effective role in mediation between the conflicting parties, based on established principles of justice, fairness and respect for international law," he said. He continued, "These efforts aim to build trust between the conflicting parties, encourage them to engage in constructive dialogue and facilitate the process of achieving peace. They also include exerting the necessary care to ensure reaching a specific result and creating the appropriate conditions for achieving a peaceful and sustainable solution." Hereiterated the State of Qatar's firm position in supporting the right of the Palestinian people to exist, remain on their land and determine their fate. He stressed that Qatar will not hesitate to make every effort to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue. In this context, he referred to the efforts made by the State of Qatar in cooperation with its partners in November of last year, which resulted in achieving a temporary humanitarian pause in Gaza, leading to the release of 240 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children, and 109 detainees in Gaza, in addition to increasing the flow of relief shipments to the Strip. In the same context, he pointed out the State of Qatar's contribution to evacuating the wounded and sick and its support for humanitarian initiatives to deliver aid through all available means, stressing that it will continue to make efforts until a permanent ceasefire is reached and a just solution is achieved in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, ensuring that the Palestinian people obtain all their legitimate rights, most notably their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital and full membership in the United Nations. "To achieve this, the occupation and illegal settlement on the occupied Arab territories must be ended and illegal practices that undermine the two-state solution must be stopped," he said. He went on saying that Qatar's mediation efforts stem from Islamic and Arab values and the principles of justice and fairness, which are the foundation on which the State of Qatar's foreign policy has been based for many years. These efforts seek to achieve a just peace that protects the rights of the weak and ensures a better future for future generations, he added. Dr Al Khulaifi stressed that this critical moment requires all governments and peoples to reconsider the tools and mechanisms for supporting the Palestinian cause. "From this standpoint come the efforts made by the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Extraordinary Joint Arab-Islamic Summit to create a clear path for the Palestinian cause," he said. He pointed out that this committee has made several visits to relevant capitals and the United Nations to work to stop this Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and to move at the international level to support efforts to gain recognition of Palestine. He also explained that these efforts include enhancing cooperation with international and regional organizations and intensifying diplomatic campaigns to raise global awareness about the suffering of the Palestinian people. He pointed out that the war of extermination launched by Israel on Gaza after October 7 of last year revealed the intentions and actions of the occupation, adding that the world is now facing a major legal and moral challenge between standing with the values of justice, fairness and international law, and watching the demolition of what humanity has built under the pretext of political realism. He said: "What increased the embarrassment of standing as spectators to the war of extermination on Gaza is the increasing pressure from peoples and human rights organizations, and after a difficult period that extended for many months, the world chose to gradually move away from double standards. He continued: "Countries and regional and international organizations have moved to defend human values, and international treaties and covenants have been activated to stop the crime of genocide against Gaza and hold its perpetrators accountable under international judicial platforms. A unique international consensus has been reached based on the fact that there is no political solution that will restore peace and stability to the Middle East other than ending the occupation and allowing the Palestinian people to enjoy their right to self-determination." He also pointed out that the war of genocide on Gaza has clearly demonstrated that the power and will of peoples is the decisive factor in modern conflicts, as peoples, with their awareness and determination to achieve justice, are capable of changing the course of history and reshaping international relations. "This war has proven that popular solidarity can be stronger than any army and that the collective voice of peoples can impose a new will on the international scene," he added. He pointed out that this growing awareness among peoples would lead to a radical change in the rules of international relations, where the power of right becomes the basic criterion instead of the right of power, and countries realize that respect for human rights and social justice are the only way to achieve peace and stability. He stressed that supporting the Palestinian cause should not be a temporary response to moments of crisis, but rather a sustainable commitment based on a clear vision and a long-term strategy. This integrated approach reflects a genuine commitment to empowering the Palestinian people to establish their independent state. To achieve this, efforts must be combined at various levels, starting with political and diplomatic support in international forums, and extending to providing economic and development support to enhance the Palestinian infrastructure, he stressed. Dr Al Khulaifi stressed that the State of Qatar will remain at the forefront of supporters of efforts aimed at achieving peace and justice, and will continue to work tirelessly to prevent the outbreak of conflicts and resolve them through peaceful means to ensure that all peoples enjoy a dignified and secure life. "Qatar's commitment to peace and justice is a permanent commitment that reflects our established values and principles to promote stability and prosperity for all," he stressed. Copy 30/11/2024 10

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