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U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials have largely sidestepped those comments. In a post on the social media platform X, Eric Trump shared a doctored photo of his father purchasing Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal on Amazon, with the phrase “We are so back!!!” Since winning the presidential election in November, Trump has repeatedly referred to Canada as the “51st state.” On Trump’s Truth Social platform, he’s also repeatedly referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the “governor” of Canada. Trump has also threatened 25 per cent tariffs against Canada, which has prompted discussions at both the federal and provincial levels on the best way to deal with the incoming Trump government. Carleton University professor Aaron Ettinger said federal officials have rightly been dismissing the social-media posts and maintained a “focus like a laser beam” on the real and “existential threat” of tariffs. “This strikes me as being profoundly unserious,” said Ettinger, who has studied Canada-U.S. relations during the first Trump presidency. “These are taunts; these are churlish provocations that are not mature, and do not reflect just how serious the coming trade war is,” he said. Ettinger said Trump is likely continually posting about Canada because it plays well to his supporters, without being seen as a real threat of annexation. “We know his moves. He makes fun of, he belittles, he mocks, because he can,” he said. But he said that a vacuum of leadership in Ottawa from embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is spurring “the freelancing of some of the provincial leaders” in response to Trump’s comments. For example, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighed in on Trump’s postings on Dec. 18, telling media that “we’ll never be the 51st state. We’re Canada; we’re proud to be Canadians. We’ll always fight for that.” Ettinger said civil society is similarly better to focus on convincing Americans to not impose damaging tariffs on Canada, instead of amping up anti-Trump rhetoric. “Canadians should worry first about what Canada’s actual national interests are,” he said. “We’re not going to out-trash talk Donald Trump, so don’t even bother trying and focus instead on the core stuff that really matters.” In response to Trump’s threats, the Trudeau Liberal government has unveiled a $1.3 billion spending package over six years to address Trump’s threats, which concern border security and the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman has repeatedly characterized Trump’s comments as gentle ribbing between two close countries. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said on Dec. 13 that she has quipped to Republican senators that they could join Canada as the eleventh province. Greenland’s head of government, Múte Bourup Egede, suggested that Trump’s latest calls to purchase the territory from Denmark would be as meaningless as those made in his first term. “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale,” he said in a statement. “We must not lose our years-long fight for freedom.” Panama President José Raúl Mulino has also rebuffed Trump’s musing about taking over the Panama Canal. “Every square metre of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to,” he said in a video, to which Trump fired back on his social media site, “We’ll see about that!”

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Building a million-dollar portfolio with ASX shares may sound like a lofty goal, but with the right approach, it certainly is achievable. The key is making long-term investments, leveraging the power of compounding, and focusing on high-quality investments. Here's how you can set yourself on the path to seven-figure wealth with ASX shares. Compounding is arguably the cornerstone of wealth creation. When you reinvest your returns, you earn returns not just on your initial investment but also on the returns you've already accumulated. Over decades, this snowball effect can turn modest investments into substantial wealth. For example, with an average annual return of 10% — in line with historical market averages — a single $10,000 investment in ASX shares could grow to over $67,000 in 20 years without additional contributions. It is fair to say that not all shares are created equal. To achieve sustainable long-term growth for a portfolio, it is important to invest in companies with strong fundamentals and sustainable competitive advantages. These are businesses that dominate their industries, boast robust cash flows, and have a proven ability to adapt to changing markets. ASX-listed companies like ( ) and ( ) are prime examples of such high-quality stocks. Above I spoke about a single long-term $10,000 investment into ASX shares. But the real way to grow your wealth is to make consistent investments over a long period. By contributing $1,000 per month to your portfolio, you're not only increasing your capital base but also taking advantage of . This strategy smooths out the impact of market volatility and ensures you're consistently building wealth, regardless of market conditions. Assuming a starting investment of $10,000, regular monthly contributions of $1,000, and an annual return of 10%, your portfolio could reach $1 million in just under 23 years. While this timeline requires patience, the rewards certainly are well worth the effort. Building a million-dollar portfolio with ASX shares is within reach for disciplined, long-term investors. The key is to focus on quality companies, reinvest your returns, and making consistent contributions. By doing this, you can harness the power of compounding to achieve your financial goals. But it is important to remember that the journey requires time and commitment, but it will be worth it when you reach your destination.

Some Coalition MPs have cold feet on the social media ban. Dutton will stare them downRenn fund's president Murray Stahl acquires $3,492 in stockSamsung Electronics Co.'s SSNLF Galaxy S25 Slim is reportedly not launching alongside the rest of the S25 series in early 2025. What Happened: The Galaxy S25 Slim, identified as model SM-S937, is absent from the carrier-specific list in the One UI 7 beta, reported Android Authority. This suggests a later release date, possibly in the second quarter of 2025, rather than its initial expected launch with the S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra models. See Also: Nvidia CES 2025 Keynote: How To Watch Jensen Huang Unveil The RTX 5000 Series GPUs The Galaxy S25 series is anticipated to be unveiled at a Galaxy Unpacked event, rumored for Jan. 22, 2025. While the S25 Slim may not be available immediately, the South Korean tech giant might still reveal or tease the device at the upcoming event, the report noted. Subscribe to the Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox. Why It Matters: According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series led the market for GenAI-enabled smartphones in the first quarter of 2024. In the third quarter of 2024, Samsung Electronics’ Mobile Experience (MX) division brought in approximately $21.6 billion in revenue, according to Statista, making it the largest revenue generator for the company. However, the company is encountering fierce competition from both Apple Inc. and China's Huawei Technologies . Samsung reported a net income of 9.78 trillion won ($7.1 billion) for the quarter ending in September. Photo by Karlis Dambrans on Shutterstock Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by following this link . Read Next: Iran Turning Soft? Reformist Government Lifts WhatsApp, Google Play Ban — Promises ‘This Path Will Continue’ Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of Benzinga Neuro and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Stocks closed higher on Wall Street ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by gains in Big Tech stocks. The S&P 500 added 1.1% Tuesday. Trading closed early ahead of the holiday. Tech companies including Apple, Amazon and chip company Broadcom helped pull the market higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.3%. American Airlines shook off an early loss and ended mostly higher after the airline briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue. Treasury yields held steady in the bond market. On Tuesday: The S&P 500 rose 65.97 points, or 1.1%, to 6,040.04. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 390.08 points, or 0.9%, to 43,297.03. The Nasdaq composite rose 266.24 points, or 1.3%, to 20,031.13. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 22.42 points, or 1%, to 2,259.85 For the week: The S&P 500 is up 109.19 points, or 1.8%. The Dow is up 456.77 points, or 1.1%. The Nasdaq is up 458.53 points, or 2.3%. The Russell 2000 is up 17.48 points, or 0.8%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,270.21 points, or 26.3%. The Dow is up 5,607.49 points, or 14.9%. The Nasdaq is up 5,019.77 points, or 33.4%. The Russell 2000 is up 232.78 points, or 11.5%.

A 16-year-old student of Everest Height International Academy, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Isimah Oluchukwu. has emerged winner of this year’s National Essay Competition organised by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc among senior secondary school students nationwide. She was announced the winner at the grand finale of the competition and award ceremony held at UBA House, Marina, Lagos, on Tuesday. She is the sixth female student to win the star prize in six years even as fewer male students made the top 20 finalists invited to the award ceremony. UBA National essay competition, which is an annual event and with this year’s edition, the 14th in the series, is one of the major UBA intervention initiatives on education domiciled under its social arm, UBA Foundation. Oluchukwu, an SS3 student and fourth child of her parents defeated Christabel Obinna- Chukwu, a 15-year-old student of Regina Pacis College, Abuja and Greatness Emediong, a student of Nigerian Christian Institution, Akwa Ibom State, to second and third prizes, respectively and also 17 other finalists from among over 10,000 students who submitted entries nationwide. While Oluchukwu was rewarded for her effort with a N7.5 million scholarship grant to study at any university of her choice in Africa, a trophy, laptop, certificate of merit, and a school bag, Christabel and Emediong on their part, won N5 million and N3.5 million scholarship grants respectively also to study at their choice universities in Africa and equally received a laptop, certificate of merit, and a school bag each. Oluchukwu , who is aspiring to become a surgeon and was accompanied to the event by her mother, Mrs Comfort Isimah, told Nigerian Tribune that winning the competition was really tasking as she burnt night candles to read and research to put down the winning essay. It was her first attempt to participate in the competition but she has been winning awards in the past in her school. All the 20 finalists who scaled through the first two stages wrote on “Examine the causes, consequences and solutions of Japa Syndrome in Nigeria.” While commending UBA Foundation for providing the platform, Oluchukwu said she had gained additional knowledge about contemporary issues in the country and that hard work and commitment are certainly rewarding. In his remark at the event, the Managing Director/CEO of UBA Plc, Mr Oliver Alawuba, said UBA is particularly excited to be using the platform to boost education and reading culture and also encourage healthy competition among secondary school students in Nigeria and other African countries, noting that the annual event is designed to positively change the world. According to him, we believe so much in quality education and we believe that the future of the world is in Africa and the future of Africa is in Nigeria. He noted that the competition has produced so many winners with many of them now contributing meanigfully to the national development. He promised that the bank through the competition would continue to support the education of Nigerians who want to study in any of the African universities. Also speaking, MD/CEO, UBA Foundation, Bola Atta congratulated and commended the winners for their exceptional performance, urging those who did not win the major prize this year not to be discouraged but be more committed to enable them to do better in future. She said the foundation had extended the competition to many other African countries where UBA operates including Gabon, Mozambique and so forth as a way of giving back to them. Giving more insght into the competition, Atta explained that the best 75 were first shorlisted from the pool that made the second stage before the 20 finaists emerged with each of them was given N75,000 as reward to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the bank. She, however, pointed out that the competition had really improved their wriiten prowess, confidence, critical thinking and also knowledge on social issues in their environment. In her part, one of the panel of jurists, who assessed all the entries, Prof Ini Uko from University of Uyo, said many of the entries were actually poor as many students were not familiar with national issues around them let alone understand what they are about and also that some used slangs in their essays. She said their entries showed that many of the students are too engrossed with social media and things that would not add value to them rather than be committed to their studies. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel nowWorld number one Luke Humphries retained his Players Championship Finals title with an 11-7 victory over teenager Luke Littler in Minehead. Littler, who won the Grand Slam of Darts last week, hit checkouts of 170, 164 and 136 as he threatened to overturn an early deficit, but Humphries held his nerve to win the last three legs. “I’m really, really proud of that one to be honest,” Humphries told Sky Sports. FOR THE SECOND TIME 🏆🏆 Luke Humphries retains his 2024 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals title, beating Luke Littler 11-7 in the final. pic.twitter.com/QUhxvSbGeu — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 24, 2024 “I didn’t feel myself this week playing-wise, I felt like I was a dart behind in a lot of the scenarios but there’s something that Luke does to you. He really drives me, makes me want to be a better player and I enjoy playing him. “He let me in really early in that first session to go 4-1 up, I never looked back and I’m proud that I didn’t take my foot off the gas. These big games are what I live for. “Luke is a special talent and he was right – I said to him I’ve got to get these (titles) early before he wins them all. “I’d love to be up here and hitting 105 averages like Luke is all the time but he’s a different calibre, he’s probably the best player in the world right now but there’s something about me that never gives up. “This is a great way to go into the worlds.” HUMPHRIES GOES BACK-TO-BACK! 🏆 Luke Humphries retains his Players Championship Finals title! Cool Hand puts on an absolute clinic to defeat Luke Littler 11-7 in an epic final! 📺 https://t.co/AmuG0PMn18 #PCF2024 | Final pic.twitter.com/nZDWPUVjWE — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 24, 2024 Littler, who lost the world championship final to Humphries last year, said: “It was tough, missed a few doubles and if you don’t take chances early on, it’s a lot to come back. “I hit the 170 and the 164 but just didn’t have enough in the end. “It’s been a good past two weeks. I just can’t wait to go home, chill out, obviously practice at home for the worlds. That’s it now, leading up to the big one.”

World number one Luke Humphries retained his Players Championship Finals title with an 11-7 victory over teenager Luke Littler in Minehead. Littler, who won the Grand Slam of Darts last week, hit checkouts of 170, 164 and 136 as he threatened to overturn an early deficit, but Humphries held his nerve to win the last three legs. “I’m really, really proud of that one to be honest,” Humphries told Sky Sports. FOR THE SECOND TIME 🏆🏆 Luke Humphries retains his 2024 Ladbrokes Players Championship Finals title, beating Luke Littler 11-7 in the final. pic.twitter.com/QUhxvSbGeu — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 24, 2024 “I didn’t feel myself this week playing-wise, I felt like I was a dart behind in a lot of the scenarios but there’s something that Luke does to you. He really drives me, makes me want to be a better player and I enjoy playing him. “He let me in really early in that first session to go 4-1 up, I never looked back and I’m proud that I didn’t take my foot off the gas. These big games are what I live for. “Luke is a special talent and he was right – I said to him I’ve got to get these (titles) early before he wins them all. “I’d love to be up here and hitting 105 averages like Luke is all the time but he’s a different calibre, he’s probably the best player in the world right now but there’s something about me that never gives up. “This is a great way to go into the worlds.” HUMPHRIES GOES BACK-TO-BACK! 🏆 Luke Humphries retains his Players Championship Finals title! Cool Hand puts on an absolute clinic to defeat Luke Littler 11-7 in an epic final! 📺 https://t.co/AmuG0PMn18 #PCF2024 | Final pic.twitter.com/nZDWPUVjWE — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) November 24, 2024 Littler, who lost the world championship final to Humphries last year, said: “It was tough, missed a few doubles and if you don’t take chances early on, it’s a lot to come back. “I hit the 170 and the 164 but just didn’t have enough in the end. “It’s been a good past two weeks. I just can’t wait to go home, chill out, obviously practice at home for the worlds. That’s it now, leading up to the big one.”

has implemented substantial digital initiatives to streamline pension verification and welfare benefit distribution. The system and (DBT) program produce measurable outcomes regarding efficiency and fraud reduction. The programs build on India’s better push for digital identity verification, which began with establishing the (UIDAI) and its biometric-based national ID system. The digital life certificate system permits pensioners to submit their life certificates using facial recognition technology on Android smartphones. Throughout November 2024, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare implemented Campaign 3.0, expanding the initiative’s reach to 800 cities and towns across all districts. This implementation follows the successful deployment of facial recognition for pension verification in other countries, exemplifying a growing global trend of installing biometric technology for social security management. The that in the Finance Ministry Year Review 2024, the Indian Finance Ministry stressed how the DBT system, integrated with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), contributes to the Digital India initiative. This IT-based infrastructure enables digital payments and receipts for ministries and departments across the federal and state governments, resulting in increased transparency and accountability. The PFMS is a key player that enables real-time tracking of fund disbursements, from release to credit to beneficiaries’ bank accounts. This technique significantly streamlines trust in timely cash transfers, especially for centrally funded and sector-specific initiatives. The system ensures that only genuine beneficiaries have access to welfare payments by implementing Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication, hence eliminating ghost accounts and fraudulent claims. Finance Minister stated through her social media on X that more than $450 billion has been transferred through DBT in the last eight years. She ascribed this achievement to the elimination of middlemen, which resulted in savings of nearly $40 billion from possible pilferage. This achievement emphasizes the importance of integrating biometrics and Aadhaar-enabled digital identity into India’s . The DBT project demonstrates India’s commitment to promoting financial inclusion and improving governance through . Beneficiaries of numerous schemes, such as subsidies, pensions, and scholarships, receive payments directly to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. This decreases delays and assures that funds reach their intended recipients without intermediaries. The Finance Minister of India further defined this project as a superb lesson in efficient governance, highlighting the importance of accounting for every rupee properly. With the integration of biometric technologies and digital identities, India’s digital public infrastructure establishes a global standard for transparency and effective fund administration, increasing trust in government services. India highlights how a strong digital public infrastructure can adjust lives, encourage accountability, and provide fair access to welfare services by utilizing biometrics and Aadhaar. Moreover, states like Karnataka are using the , which is supported by Aadhaar biometric authentication, to innovate public distribution systems, such as cash transfers in place of food rations. The linking of ration cards to Aadhaar is also being pushed in places such as West Bengal to streamline access to food assistance and reduce leakages. | | | | | | |

Sky Gold Ltd.'s board of directors approved on Tuesday the issuance of bonus shares in the proportion of nine shares for every one held of a face value of Rs 10, according to an exchange filing. The approval came after the company received unanimous shareholders' nod for the bonus issue through postal ballot. The record date has not been disclosed. The company had approximately 1.47 crore fully paid up equity shares as of the quarter ended September, as per shareholding data on the BSE. The promoter Chauhan family's stake is 58.24%. The Mumbai-based jeweller reported a five-fold jump in net profit at Rs 36.7 crore in the second quarter of the current financial year on robust income. Its net profit stood at Rs 7.3 crore in the same quarter in the previous fiscal. The total revenue surged 94% to Rs 768.8 crore during the quarter ended September 2024 from Rs 396 crore a year ago. "Our progress reflects the impact of ongoing product innovation, enhanced capacity utilisation, and synergies from recent acquisitions of Sparkling Chains and Starmangalsutra, along with the benefits of our recent Rs 270 crore fundraise," Sky Gold Managing Director Mangesh Chauhan said. These initiatives have been instrumental in strengthening the company's working capital, expanding the footprint in key regions, and significantly boosting addressable market share from 35% to 70%, he said. Shares of Sky Gold closed 5% lower at Rs 3,933.45 on the NSE ahead of the announcement, compared to a 0.11% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50. The stock has risen 272% in the last 12 months and 228% on a year-to-date basis. The sole analyst tracking the company has a 'buy' rating on the stock, according to Bloomberg data. The average of 12-month analysts' price target implies a potential upside of 338%.Jeju Air shares hit record low after a deadly plane crash in South Korea. The crash occurred amid political turmoil with three presidents in a month in South Korea. Political uncertainty has increased market volatility in South Korea. Shares of South Korean budget carrier Jeju Air hit their lowest level on record following a plane crash over the weekend. On Sunday, a Jeju Air plane traveling from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport crashed at a South Korean airport crashed, killing 179 people. It was carrying 181 passengers and crew members. Jeju Air's stock slumped as much 16% and was 8% lower at 12:23 p.m. local time on Monday. The stock of AK Holdings, the airline's parent company, fell as much as 12%. The decline in Jeju Air shares comes on the back of a choppy month in South Korea's stock market amid political uncertainty. The country has been led by three presidents in a month following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol and acting president Han Duck-soo. Deputy prime minister and finance minister Choi Sang-mok became the country's acting president on Friday. The turmoil came after Yoon declared martial law — which lasted six hours — earlier this month. Han was impeached by the opposition after he refused to appoint three judges to fill the nine-member Constitutional Court, which will rule on Yoon's removal from office. The political uncertainty could persist. "If Choi Sang-Mok does not approve the three new justices for the Constitutional Court, it is likely that the Democratic Party will also try to impeach him," wrote independent analyst Douglas Kim, who publishes on the Smartkarma platform, on Saturday. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index was up 0.4% at 12:23 p.m. local time. It is down about 9% year-to-date. "Due to the high levels of political uncertainty, it appears that many participants are sitting on the sidelines, not wanting to commit too much on the Korean markets," added Kim, who expects trading in South Korea's markets to remain "highly volatile" in January.NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of iLearningEngines, Inc. AILE . Shareholders who purchased shares of AILE during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery. 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Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/ilearningengines-loss-submission-form/?id=113431&from=3 NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of AILE during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is December 6, 2024. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case. WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. CONTACT: The Gross Law Firm 15 West 38th Street, 12th floor New York, NY, 10018 Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com Phone: (646) 453-8903 © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Hezbollah fires about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel in heaviest barrage in weeks BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel, wounding seven people in one of the militant group’s heaviest barrages in months. Sunday's attacks in northern and central Israel came in response to deadly Israeli strikes in central Beirut on Saturday. Israel struck southern Beirut on Sunday. Meanwhile, negotiators press on with cease-fire efforts to halt the all-out war. And Lebanon's military says an Israeli strike on a Lebanese army center in the southwest killed one soldier and wounded 18 others. Israel's military has expressed regret and said its operations are directed solely against the militants. Israel cracks down on Palestinian citizens who speak out against the war in Gaza UMM AL-FAHM, Israel (AP) — In the year since the war in Gaza broke out, Israel's government has been cracking down on dissent among its Palestinian citizens. Authorities have charged Palestinians with “supporting terrorism” because of posts online or for demonstrating against the war. Activists and rights watchdogs say Palestinians have also lost jobs, been suspended from schools and faced police interrogations. Palestinians make up about 20% of Israel's population. Many feel forced to self-censor out of fear of being jailed and further marginalized in society. Others still find ways to dissent, but carefully. Israel's National Security Ministry counters that, “Freedom of speech is not the freedom to incite.” Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed. The government arrests 3 TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel says the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The UAE’s Interior Ministry said authorities arrested three perpetrators involved in the killing of Zvi Kogan. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday said Kogan was killed, calling it a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” It said: “The state of Israel will act with all means to seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death." Kogan went missing on Thursday, and there were suspicions he had been kidnapped. His disappearance comes as Iran has been threatening to retaliate against Israel after the two countries traded fire in October. Somalia says 24 people have died after 2 boats capsized in the Indian Ocean MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's government says 24 people died after two boats capsized off the Madagascar coast in the Indian Ocean. Somalia’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi said 46 people were rescued. Most of the passengers were young Somalis, and their intended destination remains unclear. Many young Somalis embark every year on dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities abroad. A delegation led by the Somali ambassador to Ethiopia is scheduled to travel to Madagascar on Monday to investigate the incident and coordinate efforts to help survivors. The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Trump's promises on growth and inflation WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has big plans for the economy. He also has big debt problem that'll be a hurdle to delivering on those plan. Trump has bold ambitions on tax cuts, tariffs and other programs. But high interest rates and the price of repaying the federal government’s existing debt could limit what he’s able to do. The federal debt stands at roughly $36 trillion, and the spike in inflation after the pandemic has pushed up the government’s borrowing costs such that debt service next year will easily exceed spending on national security. Moscow offers debt forgiveness to new recruits and AP sees wreckage of a new Russian missile KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt forgiveness to new army recruits who enlist to fight in Ukraine. The measure, whose final version appeared on a government website Saturday, underscores Russia’s needs for military personnel in the nearly 3-year-old war, even as it fired last week a new intermediate-range ballistic missile. Russia has ramped up military recruitment by offering increasing financial incentives to those willing to fight in Ukraine. Ukraine’s Security Service on Sunday showed The Associated Press wreckage of the new intermediate-range ballistic missile that struck a factory in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday. Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week WINDSOR, Calif. (AP) — Forecasters in the U.S. have warned of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to Thanksgiving. California is bracing for more snow and rain while still grappling with some flooding and small landslides from a previous storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for California's Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with heavy snow expected at high elevations. Thousands remained without power in the Seattle area on Sunday after a “bomb cyclone” storm system hit the West Coast last week, killing two people. After Trump's win, Black women are rethinking their role as America's reliable political organizers ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump's victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they're reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing. Black women often carry much of the work of getting out the vote, and they had vigorously supported the historic candidacy of Kamala Harris. AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 120,000 voters, found that 6 in 10 Black women said the future of democracy was the single most important factor for their vote this year, a higher share than for other demographic groups. But now, some Black women are renewing calls to emphasize rest, focus on mental health and become more selective about what fight they lend their organizing power to. Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of rally in the capital ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani security officer says police have arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in Islamabad to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison. Khan has been behind bars for more than a year. But he remains popular and his party says the cases against him are politically motivated. Police Sunday arrested more than 4,000 Khan supporters in eastern Punjab province, a Khan stronghold. They include five parliamentarians. Pakistan has sealed off the capital with shipping containers. It also suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” Uruguay's once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguayans are heading to the polls to choose their next president. In Sunday's election, the candidates of the conservative governing party and the left-leaning coalition are locked in a close runoff after failing to win an outright majority in last month’s vote. It's a hard-fought race between Álvaro Delgado, the incumbent party’s candidate, and Yamandú Orsi from the Broad Front, a coalition of leftist and center-left parties that governed for 15 years until the 2019 victory of center-right President Luis Lacalle Pou — overseeing the legalization of abortion, same-sex marriage and the sale of marijuana in the small South American nation.

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With public projects disrupted following the political changeover on August 5 and the interim government exercising caution in spending, the implementation rate of the annual development programme (ADP) fell to at least 14-year low in the July-October period of this fiscal year. The government allocated Tk 278,288 crore for the ADP this fiscal year, up 9.6 percent from last fiscal year's revised budget of Tk 254,000 crore. However, in the first four months of FY25, implementing agencies could spend only Tk 21,978 crore, according to data from the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED). They spent Tk 31,692 crore during the same period in the last fiscal year. This was reflected in the drop in the implementation rate, which fell from 11.54 percent to just 7.90 percent year-on-year in the four-month period. The government could implement only 14.25 percent of the ADP in the same period in FY20. According to the IMED officials, all projects under the ADP are on hold as contractors, who fled following the ouster of the Awami League government, are yet to return to work. The ADP implementation rate is usually slow at the beginning of the fiscal year, said Mir Nasir Hossain, managing director of construction company Mir Akhter Hossain Ltd. But this year is different due to the political changeover and anti-discrimination student movement, which impacted the ADP implementation, he said. Besides, the government is identifying project which are not that important, for which the rate of implementation of the ADP is slow compared to that of previous years, he said. However, Hossain is hopeful that the ADP implementation would gain pace in the third quarter of the fiscal year as the interim government would by then identify ways to expedite implementation of the development work. Among the 56 ministries and divisions that received a portion of the ADP allocation, the Cabinet Division, foreign affairs ministry, law and justice division, and parliament secretariat were unable to spend a single paisa. Another seven agencies spent less than one percent of their allocations. Among the 15 agencies that received the largest allocations, the local government division performed the best, managing to spend 13.90 percent of its total allocation followed by the Ministry of Science and Technology at 13.63 percent. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture managed 11.58 percent and the Ministry of Railways 12.90 percent. The IMED officials said the government is currently reviewing projects on a priority basis. They added that some projects, which were taken up on political consideration and which caused the implementation rate to slow, would be scrapped. However, the officials opined that implementation would gather momentum after the decisions were finalised. Meanwhile, steelmakers demanded that the government accelerate the implementation of development projects to provide relief to the industry, which has seen sales decline by 40 percent due to low public sector demand. According to Bangladesh Steel Manufacturers Association, the government accounts for 67 percent of the country's total steel consumption.

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