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Ministry orders smooth fuel supply in Punjab, Islamabad Directives issued on Monday after Islamabad and cities in Punjab underwent lockdown due to a protest KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has directed the district administration in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and Rawalpindi and Lahore divisions to devise and enforce a comprehensive plan for uninterrupted supply of petroleum products in view of current lockdown situation. The directives were issued on Monday after Islamabad and cities in Punjab underwent lockdown due to a protest of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to directives, issued to Commissioners ICT and Lahore and Rawalpindi divisions, due to the current lockdown situation in Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, access to these cities has been restricted, which is significantly impacting the transit of tank lorries carrying crude oil to Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) and POL [petrol, oil, lubricant] products, which could lead to disruption in their supply. While the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is actively engaging with the district administration, the ministry asked commissioners to issue immediate necessary instructions to the people concerned in the district administration to devise and enforce a comprehensive plan to tackle the situation and ensure uninterrupted supply of crude oil to ARL and POL products across the affected cities. Earlier, in the wake of current lockdown situation in Punjab and Islamabad, the Petroleum Division (PD) and the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) had asked the Punjab administration and law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) to provide the oil-tankers lorries with safe routes for transportation of fuel in these areas to avoid any fuel shortage. In a letter written to chief secretary Punjab, inspectors generals of police (IGPs) of Islamabad and Punjab, the OCAC said the situation had deteriorated significantly over the past two days, with the highways’ closures severely delaying fuel transportation and posing a serious risk of stock depletion. The Lahore division serves as a major hub for economic and commercial activity and the inability to replenish fuel supplies on time will adversely affect essential services, daily operations and livelihoods of millions in this region and its surrounding areas. In the light of these challenges, the oil industry seeks the assistance of the Punjab administration and law-and enforcement agencies to facilitate the movement of oil-tankers in the areas and providing special conveys to ensure safe and secure transport of the tankers from Machike town to Lahore. The OCAC said measures were critical to maintain continuous fuel supply, especially in the Lahore division and to mitigate shortages. Meanwhile, the Directorate of Oil (DG Oil) in the Petroleum Division also issued an office memorandum to commissioners of Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad pinpointing that given the lockdown situation in these regions, the fuel supply access to these cities had been restricted, which was impacting transit of tank lorries carrying the crude oil to ARL and POL products, which could lead to disruption in fuel supply.What Award Did Harrison Barnes Win?

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Rich Byhre had 15 points in St. Thomas' 100-61 victory over Crown (MN) on Sunday. Byhre went 6 of 9 from the field (3 for 4 from 3-point range) for the Tommies (9-4). Ryan Lafferty scored 13 points and added 13 rebounds and six assists. Jermaine Coleman shot 5 for 8, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points. The Polars were led by Rayquan Moore, who posted 23 points. Tyrus Buckner added 13 points and seven rebounds for Crown (MN). Parker Behne also put up eight points. St. Thomas visits Bowling Green in its next matchup on Saturday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

LONDON — Edinburgh Airport was shut down by an unspecified information technology issue Sunday afternoon, causing headaches for passengers at the start of the busy holiday travel season. All flights into and out of Scotland’s busiest airport were grounded at 4:15 p.m. local time, with some incoming flights diverted to Glasgow Airport about 50 miles away. Edinburgh airport said engineers were working to resolve the issue. “Passengers are asked to check the status of their flight with the airline they are flying with before traveling to the airport,’’ the airport said in a statement.

Tweet Facebook Mail Two states are facing a blackout warning today as temperatures along much of the New South Wales coast are set to nudge 40 degrees. The heatwave is predicted to sweep Sydney, the Hunter, and the Illawarra regions in particular, putting electricity reserves to the test as millions turn on the air conditioning. And critical power generators are undergoing maintenance, with four still offline this morning. READ MORE: Greens to back Labor's Help to Buy and Build to Rent housing legislation  Blackout warnings have been issued as scorching temperatures loom. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Authorities have issued blackout warnings for today and tomorrow, with tomorrow's warning also covering Queensland residents. The highest-risk blackout times are between 3.30pm and 7.30pm. People have been urged to limit their use of electric lights and also air-conditioning if they can safely do so. READ MORE: Special counsel Jack Smith drops election subversion case against Donald Trump  The high heat is set to primarily hit coastal NSW regions. (9News) Temperatures in the next couple of days are expected to be 10 to 12 degrees higher than average, closing in on 40 tomorrow in Sydney's west. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) said it "has alerted the energy industry and is working with power station operators and transmission businesses to boost electricity availability". Late yesterday afternoon, AEMO advised that energy reserves had improved after transmission outages were cancelled. Golf ball-sized hail lashes Aussie town View Gallery Premier Chris Minns said he aimed to let people know what's going on. "We've had early reports that the grid could be under a lot of pressure. I acknowledge that," he said. "We will be as quick as possible with updates to the community about potential interruptions with supply." DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play .Container truck topples onto Volvo in Bengaluru killing 6 family members

Recombinant Human Growth Hormone Injections Market Outlook and Future Projections for 2030Accused work Christmas party rapist claims he was only 'reaching for vape'BOSTON (AP) — After weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey, elected officials are urging action to identify and stop the mysterious flights. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said on “Fox News Sunday.” “‘We don’t know’ is not a good enough answer,” he said. National security officials have said the drones don’t appear to be a sign of foreign interference or a public safety threat. But because they can’t say with certainty who is responsible for the sudden swarms of drones over parts of New Jersey, New York and other eastern parts of the U.S. — or how they can be stopped — has led leaders of both political parties to demand better technology and powers to deal with the drones. Sen. Chuck Schumer called Sunday for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify the drones and their operators. “New Yorkers have tremendous questions about it,” Schumer, the Senate Majority leader, told reporters about the drone sightings. “We are going to get the answers for them.” The federal government did little to answer those questions in its own media briefings Sunday morning. “There’s no question that people are seeing drones,” U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. “But I want to assure the American public that we are on it. We are working in close coordination with state and local authorities.” Some of the drones reported above parts of New York and New Jersey have turned out to be “manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones,” Mayorkas said. “We know of no foreign involvement with respect to the sightings in the Northeast. And we are vigilant in investigating this matter.” Last year, federal aviation rules began requiring certain drones to broadcast their remote identification, including the location of their operators. It’s not clear whether that information has been used to determine who is behind the drones plaguing locations over New York and New Jersey. Mayorkas’ office didn’t respond to questions about whether they’ve been able to identify drones using this capability. Schumer wants the federal government to use a recently declassified radio wave technology in New York and New Jersey. The radio wave detector can be attached to a drone or airplane and can determine whether another flying object is a bird or a drone, read its electronic registration, and follow it back to its landing place. Schumer said state and local authorities do not have the authority to track drones. On Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said federal officials were sending a drone detection system to the state. “This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations,” Hochul said in a statement. The governor did not immediately provide additional details, including where the system will be deployed. Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month over parts of New Jersey, raising concerns among residents and officials. Part of the worry stems from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility and over President-elect Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use, but they are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified. Drones are now being reported all along the northern East Coast, with suspicious sightings in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia, according to news reports. Some U.S. political leaders, including Trump, have called for much stronger action against these drones, including shooting them down. Certain agencies within the Department of Homeland Security have the power to “incapacitate” drones, Mayorkas said Sunday. “But we need those authorities expanded,” he said. A bill before the U.S. Senate would enhance some federal agencies’ authority and give new abilities to local and state agencies to track drones. It would also start a pilot program allowing states and local authorities to disrupt, disable or seize a drone without prior consent of the operator. “What the drone issue points out are gaps in our agencies, gaps in our authorities between the Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement, the Defense Department.,” said Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., Trump’s pick to be his national security adviser, speaking on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. “Americans are finding it hard to believe we can’t figure out where these are coming from.” ___ Collins reported from Hartford, Connecticut.

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hampton Capital Asset Management is proud to announce its appointment and selection for the UNSW TRaCE (Translational Research and Commercialisation Experience) Venture Funding Programme, a pioneering initiative designed to accelerate high-potential startups from research labs to market. The $280 million TRaCE programme, established by the University of New South Wales in collaboration with the Commonwealth Government, industry partners, and the University of Newcastle, is the first of its kind in Australia. Inspired by successful frameworks from Israel and Singapore, TRaCE identifies and supports startups expected to make significant contributions to their industries. By combining early-stage funding with a network of industry leaders, the programme enables venture capital limited partnerships (VCLP) like Hampton Capital to commercialise innovative ideas into successful ventures while reducing risks at critical stages. Hampton Capital’s Commitment to Innovation and Shared Vision Hampton Capital, a leading venture builder, and Hampton Accelerate , its accelerator arm, use cutting-edge technologies and sustainable investment strategies to deliver exceptional outcomes for their clients. Hampton Capital’s selection into the TRaCE programme reflects their dedication to driving impactful solutions and aligns with TRaCE’s mission of tackling the “Valleys of Death”—the critical barriers startups face on their path to commercial viability. The “Valleys of Death” describe the challenges of high development costs and unproven market traction that often deter private investment at crucial growth stages. By using the resources and funding provided by TRaCE, Hampton Capital aims to empower startups to bridge these gaps and scale effectively. “We are honoured to join the UNSW TRaCE programme,” said John Priest, Founder and CEO of Hampton Capital. “This opportunity allows us to refine our innovative financial solutions while extending our reach into world-class research, with a strong focus on sustainability and technological advancement.” Innovative Partnerships Driving Success The TRaCE programme represents a bold new approach to commercialising university research. By integrating TRaCE’s deep R&D capabilities with Investible’s $32.7 million Climate Tech Fund and its expertise in scaling early-stage startups, the programme addresses critical funding gaps that often hinder climate-tech ventures. Through this partnership, startups can access a co-investment framework designed to de-risk ventures and support their transition from lab-based innovation to local manufacturing and global deployment. The collaboration ensures that innovative technologies have the resources and guidance needed to achieve commercial success. Sustainable Innovation for the Future Hampton Capital’s inclusion in the TRaCE programme highlights its leadership in reshaping the financial sector through sustainable investment practices. The programme’s innovative funding mechanisms, including its buy-back system, enable TRaCE to recycle funds and reinvest in future startups, creating a sustainable pipeline of support. Over the coming months, Hampton Capital will collaborate closely with the TRaCE programme team to enhance its market presence, maximise its impact, and solidify its position as a trailblazer in the commercialisation of groundbreaking research. Contact Information: A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9983586e-dd5f-4b0c-803d-ff546a6f47a6TMSL: Multi-Factor ETF Off To A Good Start

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Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. WASHINGTON — Supply chain challenges that have disrupted military satellite programs, while initially seen as temporary, have emerged as systemic and exposed gaps in the U.S. defense industrial base, said Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant, head of Space Systems Command. “Coming out of COVID, we thought a lot of these supply chain issues were COVID issues,” he said last week during a meeting with reporters. “What we’re realizing is this is more than COVID; there are true industrial base concerns.” Garrant said the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) low Earth orbit constellation project has become a revealing case study of the difficulties vendors face when demand ramps up . As DoD transitions from traditional bespoke satellite programs to proliferated commercial-like constellations like the one SDA is building, that means “we need a lot more of those parts,” Garrant said. “That’s a rather simplistic view, but it’s very, very factual.” SDA Director Derek Tournear said the agency has taken unprecedented steps to address the problem by directly engaging with lower-tier suppliers and offering contracts to incentivize production capabilities. Similar problems have been identified across other sectors of the defense industry, from munitions to microelectronics. A major hurdle lies in the Pentagon’s limited oversight of its vast and fragmented supply chain. Prime contractors may be aware of their major suppliers but often lose sight of lower-tier subcontractors, which are crucial to production. This blind spot has left the military exposed to delays. The Defense Department also has become increasingly concerned about foreign dependency in critical supply chains, particularly those tied to adversaries like China. China has systematically built dominance in the production and processing of rare earth elements, lithium, and graphite — materials vital to defense systems and green technologies, said Frank Finelli, a senior advisor at the Carlyle Group. Speaking at last week’s Baird Defense & Government Conference, he said China’s global agreements have locked up supplies of these materials, putting the U.S. at a strategic disadvantage. “We have a lot of single-source Chinese suppliers in our supply chains, and in a lot of cases, we’re not aggressively doing anything about it,” Finelli said. Efforts to shore up the defense industrial base are gaining momentum but remain nascent. “We’re in the infancy of this,” said David Rader, a senior advisor to the Defense Innovation Unit, The recently launched Office of Strategic Capital, which offers loans to companies producing critical components, is one initiative aimed at filling gaps in the lower tiers of the supply base. “There’s a growing recognition of the link between capital and national security,” Rader said, citing emerging public-private partnerships and interdepartmental coordination. However, progress has been hindered by political disagreements over the government’s role in industrial policy, Rader noted. While Republicans in Congress often criticize such measures as government overreach, Democrats have labeled them as corporate welfare. The Pentagon is pushing for a more self-reliant domestic supply chain, as outlined in its newly released industrial base strategy. But achieving that vision will require sustained funding, bipartisan support, and collaboration with allies and private industry, Rader warned. “We see what China is doing, and we do not want to be on the wrong side of this.”

Eliminating Vancouver’s elected park board could save the city around $7 million per year, according to a report heading to council next week. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim unveiled the Parks and Recreation Transition Group’s final report Thursday, which suggested the savings would come from efficiencies, streamlined processes and reduced duplication. The report also argued that the integration of parks and recreation under council authority could help ensure 36 hectares of parkland currently designated as “temporary” were reclassified as permanent. “This transition isn’t just about governance,” Sim said. “It’s about unlocking opportunities to save, to improve and to invest. Now, by streamlining services, cutting duplication, eliminating unnecessary red tape, we’re going to save Vancouverites $70 million over the next decade.” The report states that delays related to duplication in authority between the two elected bodies added about $15 million in added costs to city projects over the last four years, particularly related to construction. “Right now, getting permits for events like festivals or filming can be a frustrating, multi-step process, and we’re going to change that,” Sim said. The transition group’s report recommends replacing the oversight duties of elected park board members with a city council subcommittee on parks and recreation, made up of five councillors. The committee would advise the full council and represent the city in talks with other government bodies on parks and recreation issues. Completing the transition would require updating 18 city bylaws, integrating duplicated teams and aligning policies between the city and parks departments, the report states. Sim announced plans to abolish the city’s elected park board last December, despite campaigning on retaining and improving it in the 2022 election. At the time, Sim said the elected body was “broken ,” and that eliminating it would align Vancouver with other major Canadian cities. The move has met with resistance from some community groups and a majority of elected parks commissioners, including three who split with Sim’s ABC Vancouver party over the plan. That includes independent commissioner Laura Christensen, who said she doesn’t trust the financial figures in the transition group’s report. “There’s no backup on where these numbers came from. They came up with this number of $7 million a year, but the report itself says its difficult and they are unable to really estimate what those savings are,” she said. She added the savings were minuscule in the context of Vancouver’s multi-billion-dollar operating budget, and that the Park Board had managed to boost its own revenues by $4.5 million last year alone. “$7 million a year, in the grand scheme of the city budget, is not huge,” she said. “For example, in the 2025 budget, the VPD is requesting a $22 million increase to their budget.” Christensen also criticized the report’s conclusion abolishing the board would help ensure temporary parks are made permanent, something she said city council could already do tomorrow if it wished. Vancouver Green Coun, Adrianne Carr said her colleagues are already dealing with a heavy workload, and taking on new committee obligations would be difficult. “I already work about 60 to 70 hours a week,” she said. “So for me, it’s almost impossible to think about taking on an extra two days a week and in workload.” The report notes several challenges with completing the transition, including employee concerns and uncertainties about their roles, reporting structures and job security. It also highlighted concerns from the public about losing dedicated parks oversight and specialized expertise and fears that smaller community groups could have their voices overshadowed by larger groups under the new structure. It recommends mitigating those concerns with the creation of a Parks and Recreation Community Partner Relations Office, to handle engagement with stakeholders and ensure stability across elected city administrations. While the transition report is slated to go to council next week, it will be some time before there is any movement on the issue. Eliminating the park board will require the provincial government to make changes to the Vancouver Charter. B.C.’s NDP government has given its approval in principle, but has not given a timeline on when those changes could take place.