Euro Manganese Announces Early Appointment of Chairman and Provides Financing Update ACN Newswire

Euro Manganese Announces Early Appointment of Chairman and Provides Financing Update

HighlightsMr. Rick Anthon, a veteran battery metals executive with over 30 years of industry experience, appointed as ChairmanEuro Manganese's previously announced C$11.2 million (A$12.3 million) financing has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture ExchangeShare Purchase Plan for certain eligible shareholders for proceeds of A$1.5 million (C$1.4 million) to be launched on April 28, 2025Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders to be held on May 15, 2025Vancouver, British Columbia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 14, 2025) - Euro Manganese Inc. (TSXV: EMN) (ASX: EMN) (FSE: E060) (the "Company" or "Euro Manganese") is pleased to announce that Mr. Rick Anthon has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors (the "Board") as of April 11, 2025 (Vancouver). In addition, the Company is providing an update on the Company's previously announced upsized C$11.2 million (A$12.3 million) brokered unit private placement financing (the "Financing"). Appointment of New ChairmanMr. Anthon was originally expected to join the Board upon the closing of the Financing, which is now anticipated to close on or about May 22, 2025, subject to shareholder approval. However, his appointment has been brought forward following unanimous approval by the other directors. The Company's current Chairman, Mr. John Webster, is stepping down as Chairman but will remain on the Board and as Chair of the Audit Committee.Mr. Anthon's appointment comes at a pivotal time for Euro Manganese as it advances the development of its Chvaletice Manganese Project. His addition to the Board brings decades of battery metals experience and reflects the Company's continued focus on building a strong leadership platform to support its role as a key contributor to Europe's battery materials supply chain.Martina Blahova, Interim CEO of Euro Manganese, commented, "Rick's early appointment reflects the confidence we've built with key stakeholders and our focus on execution. His depth of experience in the resource sector and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue to scale the Chvaletice Project and deliver on our strategic priorities. On behalf of the Board, we would like to express our gratitude to John for his outstanding contribution to Euro Manganese during his tenure as Chairman, and his exceptional stewardship during these recent transformative years. We look forward to continuing to receive his guidance and support as a director and as Chair of the Audit Committee."Rick Anthon, Euro Manganese's new Chairman said, "I am honoured to step into the role of Chairman at this important stage for Euro Manganese. The Company is exceptionally well-positioned to play a critical role in Europe's battery materials supply chain, and I look forward to working closely with the Board and management team to help drive the Chvaletice Project forward and create long-term value for all stakeholders. As I take on this new responsibility, I want to express my sincere appreciation to John for his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to Euro Manganese. His strategic vision and steady guidance have been instrumental in positioning the Company for the next stage of growth."During his tenure as Director of Corporate Development at Allkem Limited, Mr. Anthon led the company's corporate development activities while it evolved from a junior explorer to a major industry player, navigating a successful IPO and playing a key role in Allkem's A$16 billion merger with Livent to create Arcadium Lithium, now one of the world's largest lithium producers and a NYSE-listed company that is being acquired by Rio Tinto. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board at Savannah Resources, a European-focused lithium producer, as well as Chairman of Greenwing Resources Limited, which has lithium brine operations in Argentina and a graphite project in Madagascar. Mr. Anthon is also Chairman of Rapid Lithium Limited, which is focused on lithium exploration in South Dakota, and Non-Executive Director at Savannah Goldfields Limited.John Webster, Euro Manganese's outgoing Chairman said, "Serving as Euro Manganese's Chairman has been an honour. We have an extremely capable and enthusiastic management team, and with Rick joining as Chairman I am confident that this team will continue to execute on this next chapter of the Company's strategic vision and plans. I look forward to continuing to work with management and my fellow Board members to develop the Chvaletice Manganese Project and enhance value for all shareholders."Financing UpdateTSX-V Conditional Approval The Company also announces that the Financing has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V"). The TSX-V's final acceptance of the Financing is conditional upon the Company satisfying the filing requirements set forth in the conditional approval letter.Completion of the Financing is also conditional upon receipt of the necessary shareholder approvals to be obtained at the Company's upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") to be held virtually on May 15, 2025. The Company will mail Meeting materials to shareholders in due course and encourages all shareholders to vote in advance of the Meeting by returning their proxy or voting instruction form.Share Purchase Plan ("SPP")The Company also confirms a revised launch date of the SPP for later in April (see below), details of which were initially announced on March 6, 2025, and initially updated on April 1, 2025, for aggregate gross proceeds of A$1.5 million (approximately C$1.4 million). On April 1, 2025, Orion OMRF (BK) LLC ("Orion") agreed that if there is a shortfall between the maximum amount of the SPP and the total number of securities taken up under the SPP, Orion will subscribe for the securities up to a maximum of A$1.5 million on the same terms as the SPP, subject to regulatory requirements, any required regulatory and shareholder approvals and completion of the Financing and SPP.Updated Indicative Financing Timetable The indicative timetable for the SPP has been revised as set out below: VancouverAustraliaSPP Record Daten/aWednesday, March 5, 2025Lodgement of Prospectus with ASICn/aWednesday, April 23, 2025Share Purchase Plan Opensn/aMonday, April 28, 2025Share Purchase Plan Closesn/aFriday, May 9, 2025Meeting to approve the Financing, SPP and related mattersThursday, May 15, 2025Friday, May 16, 2025Settlement of New Securities Issued under the Financing and SPPWednesday, May 21, 2025Thursday, May 22, 2025Allotment of New Securities issued under the Financing and SPPThursday, May 22, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025 About Euro Manganese Euro Manganese is a battery materials company focused on becoming a leading producer of high-purity manganese for the electric vehicle industry. The Company is advancing development of the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic and an early-stage opportunity to produce battery-grade manganese products in Bécancour, Québec.The Chvaletice Project is a unique waste-to-value recycling and remediation opportunity involving reprocessing old tailings from a decommissioned mine. It is also the only sizable resource of manganese in the European Union, strategically positioning the Company to provide battery supply chains with critical raw materials to support the global shift to a circular, low-carbon economy.Euro Manganese is dual listed on the TSX-V and the ASX.www.mn25.caAuthorized for release by the Interim CEO of Euro Manganese Inc.Neither TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX-V) or the ASX accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.EnquiriesMartina BlahovaInterim Chief Executive Officer+1 (604) 681-1010martina@mn25.ca Neil WeberLodeRock AdvisorsInvestor and Media Relations - North America+1 (647) 222-0574neil.weber@loderockadvisors.com Jane Morgan ManagementJane MorganInvestor and Media Relations - Australia+61 (0) 405 555 618 jm@janemorganmanagement.com.au Company Address: #709 -700 West Pender St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 1G8Website: www.mn25.caFollow us/SubscribeFollow us on XSubscribe to our YouTubeFollow us on LinkedInSubscribe to our mailing list for updatesForward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company, its Chvaletice Project, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information. Such statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "expect", "believe", "plan", "anticipate", "estimate", "scheduled", "forecast", "predict" and other similar terminology, or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information or statements. Forward-Looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and, even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company.Such forward-looking information or statements also include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's intentions regarding the development of the Chvaletice Project, the ability of the Company to scale the Chvaletice Project and deliver on strategic priorities and create long-term value for all stakeholders, statements regarding the terms of the Financing, including completion thereof, the anticipated closing date of the Financing, receipt of the final regulatory and shareholder approvals for the Financing and the SPP, the holding of the Meeting, the terms of the SPP, including completion thereof, and issuance of the SPP Prospectus.All forward-looking statements are made based on the Company's current beliefs including various assumptions made by the Company including that the Chvaletice Project will be developed and operate in accordance with current plans, that the Company will be able to raise the financing that it requires, and that it will meet conditions of its secured credit facility. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things: risks and uncertainties related to maintaining necessary licenses or permits; risks related to acquisition of surface rights; securing sufficient offtake agreements; the availability of acceptable financing, and risks related to granting security; the potential for unknown or unexpected events to cause contractual conditions to not be satisfied; developments in EV (Electric Vehicles) battery markets and chemistries; and risks related to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, changes in laws or regulations; and regulation by various governmental agencies. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the year ended September 30, 2024, available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Subject to applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this news release.NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES ORFOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESTo view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/248317 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Kincora Copper: Second Major Earn-In Secured with AngloGold Ashanti ACN Newswire

Kincora Copper: Second Major Earn-In Secured with AngloGold Ashanti

Amended Agreement: Kincora Copper and AngloGold Ashanti sign a major amendment to their Earn-in and Joint Venture Agreement ("Agreement") for a second joint venture in the Northern Junee-Narromine Belt of the Macquarie Arc supporting total expenditures of up to $100 millionKey Highlights:Multiple-phase, multiple-year agreement covering the Nyngan South, Nevertire South and Mulla projectsStage 1: AngloGold Ashanti may earn a 70% interest by spending $25 millionStage 2: Option to increase to 80% with additional funding and/or studiesThe Agreement for two separate joint ventures cover a continuous strike greater than a 100km's and five projectsKincora remains the operator, receiving a 10% management feeAccelerated Drilling Plans: Expansion to ongoing drilling at the Nyngan project and a new drilling program to commence at the Nevertire and Nevertire South projectsStrong Funding Model: Over $110 million of potential asset level funding has been secured; further large-scale partnerships are under active negotiationKincora remains on track to achieve its ambition for third-party management fees to support a self funding financing modelMelbourne, Australia--(ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - April 14, 2025) - Kincora Copper Limited (TSXV: KCC) (ASX: KCC) ("KCC", "Kincora" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the execution of a major amendment to its existing agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti plc ("AngloGold Ashanti"). The Agreement opens the way for more extensive exploration in the Northern Junee-Narromine Belt ("NJNB") of the Macquarie Arc, Central West NSW, Australia. The NJNB is a globally significant exploration opportunity offering new district scale porphyry potential.First phase drilling at the Nyngan project is ongoing with activities initiated for initial drilling at the highly prospective Nevertire and Nevertire South projects, known for their geological similarities to major deposits like Cadia-Ridgeway.John Holliday, Technical Committee chair, and Peter Leaman, VP of Exploration, commented:"We are very pleased to broaden our partnership with AngloGold Ashanti. It comes as we continue to progress our ongoing exploration program at the Nyngan project, with a ground gravity survey and hole twelve of the scout drilling program recently completed. In the wake of this second earn-in our drilling plans have been materially expanded at Nevertire and Nevertire South, and now cover three projects. However, and more importantly, we are well positioned to systematically and aggressively advance a new district scale portfolio of five projects covering over 2350km2. The contiguous five projects cover a strike of greater than 100km, more than twice that of the emerging Vicuña district in the Central Andes, which is also an extension to a known world-class porphyry belt. The revised agreement is structured in a manner which supports Kincora shareholders being carried potentially to the equivalent stage of four pre-development recent discoveries in Vicuña that have a current valuation of over $10 billion. AngloGold Ashanti is a successful greenfield explorer and while we are only now ramping up our exploration activities with them, they have already invested over $14 million in the NJNB. We are both very excited about the targets being drilled across the first three Kincora projects in 2025.While Kincora has now unlocked over $110 million of potential partner funding we see ample scope to further significantly grow this figure. The Company is advancing discussions for further large-scale partner agreements and is on track to achieve its ambition for third party management fees to provide a self-funding financing exploration model."Figure 1: The Macquarie Arc is a proven Tier 1 terrane and Australia's foremost copper porphyry belt hosting a number of world-class minesThe Northern Junee-Narromine Belt (NJNB) is a largely untested extension of the Macquarie Arc situated under the post-mineral coverTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/248376_kincoraimg1.jpgProject generator funding model Kincora's asset level partner model for its wholly owned large scale exploration stage porphyry projects, commonly referred to a project generator model in the North American markets, has now unlocked over $110 million of potential partner funding for eight earlier stage and/or non-core porphyry projects1. Existing partners include:AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) is the world's fourth largest gold miner by production and is partner for the NJNB project portfolio (including five projects across two joint venture arrangements) 1(a);Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd ("Fleet Space", private) is one of Australia's fastest growing companies and is widely recognised as Australia's leading space exploration company. Fleet Space recently raised $150m in a Series D financing. It is Kincora's partner for the Wongarbon project and recently completed its maiden integrated Ambient Noise Tomography and gravity geophysical survey at the Nyngan project 1(b,c);Earth AI Pty Ltd ("Earth AI", private), an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning explorer. Earth AI recently raised $20m in a Series B financing and is partner for the Cundumbul project 1(d); and,Orbminco Limited (formerly Woomera Mining) is a Mongolian focused explorer and is partner for the Bronze Fox project 1(e).Kincora is the current operator of the NJNB project portfolio with AngloGold Ashanti and receives a 10% management fee of expenditure.Discussions are ongoing for further agreements for the Company's remaining four (and generally significantly more advanced and/or proximal to existing world-class mines) porphyry projects in NSW, including Fairholme, Jemalong, Trundle and Nyngan West.The Company plans to retain its Condobolin project, which hosts the historical Condobolin high grade open cut gold and base metals mining field situated within trucking distance to the Mineral Hill mine (which has capacity for, and is seeking, third party ore) and within the southern section of the emerging Cobar Superbasin. The timeline and capital needs to significantly add value and advance the Condobolin project is materially less than the Company's porphyry projects.Kincora's ambition is to be the operator for exploration budgets of over $10 million per annum for the porphyry portfolio providing sufficient project management fees for the Company to be self funding (covering corporate costs and maintenance of remaining wholly owned projects) and have partnerships with a diversified portfolio of industry leading producers/explorers.Nyngan, Nevertire and Nevertire South ProgramsA major amendment to the original Earn-in and Joint Venture agreement with AngloGold Ashanti now includes the Nyngan South, Nevertire South and Mulla projects, which are adjacent to the Nyngan and Nevertire projects (the latter two included in the original May 2024 agreement) and streamlines exploration across a continuous strike that exceeds a 100km's.Initial scout drilling activities at the Nyngan project commenced late last year and are ongoing. To date, twelve holes in total have been complete in partnership with AngloGold Ashanti, and follows encouraging results for the first six holes completed in 4Q'20242.Looking ahead, a recently completed ground gravity survey covering over 400km2 has identified a number of new potential targets for drilling. Interpretations and discussions for potential follow up drilling are now underway with AngloGold Ashanti as the scout drilling program continues. Various coincident magnetic and new gravity anomalies have been identified at both the wider South West and Ace of Spades Targets.A Stage 2 follow up phase of step out drilling is proposed post completion of the scout drilling program.Under the amended agreement, planned exploration activities have been expanded to support a first phase drilling program at both the Nevertire and Nevertire South projects with unimpeded access across the consolidated ~8 x 12km Nevertire Magmatic Complex ("NMC").Prior explorer drilling at the southern section of the NMC has returned anomalous copper-gold mineralisation, favourable fertility defined by green rock analysis, geochemical zonation and alteration suggestive of an outer porphyry system setting with age dates confirming a highly prospective Phase 4 Macquarie Arc intrusive complex (at approximately 220m depth down hole).Having secured three prior explorer drill holes at the NMC from the Cadia mine site, a review by Kincora's technical director John Holliday supports Newcrest prior interpretation that "drilling has identified lithologies, alteration and veining consistent with a setting similar to the Cadia-Ridgeway and Goonumbla porphyry Cu-Au deposits" 3. John is a foremost figure on Macquarie Arc porphyry systems having been a principal originator, discoverer and site manager for the Tier 1 Cadia gold-copper porphyry and the Marsden copper gold porphyry deposits.A priority for the upcoming drilling program is an initial follow up program to prior Newcrest hole ACDNY006 which returned a very encouraging intersection of anomalous copper mineralisation (from basement to end of hole), veining and magnetite alteration situated in a high volcanic-hosted level 3.Prior Newcrest drilling supports Kincora's view of the planned walk up drill targets within the Nevertire South project underpinning the most advanced and geologically prospective porphyry project within the NJNB district.A planned drilling program seeks to step out from hole ACDNY006 to discover or create a vectoring pattern to a possible deposit and also test open extensions to the NMC - see Figure 2.The drilling programs at the Nyngan, Nevertire and Nevertire South projects are expected to run into the third quarter of 2025, providing a steady stream of news flow and management fees to the Company.Key terms of the Earn-in and Joint Venture AgreementThe key terms of the amended agreement with AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti plc, covering the Nyngan South (Exploration Licence 9708), Nevertire South (Exploration Licence 9710) and Mulla (Exploration License 9320) projects ("New Tenements"), are in addition to the arrangement in respect of the original May 2024 agreement for the Nyngan (Exploration Licence 8929) and Nevertire (Exploration Licence 8960) projects and, in summary, comprise:AngloGold may earn a 70% initial interest in the New Tenement by incurring $25 million in total expenditure on exploration in the initial earn-in period of up to seven years upon which a joint venture would be formed (Phase I). This includes a minimum expenditure of $2 million within the first two years (Minimum Obligation). AngloGold is permitted to withdraw from the Agreement after satisfying the Minimum Obligation or payment of any shortfall.AngloGold can then earn an additional 10% interest in the New Tenements (for a total interest of 80%) by completing a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) or by funding a further $25m of expenditure over an additional three years (Phase II).Kincora will initially operate and conduct all exploration activities as directed by an Exploration Management Committee that will comprise two members from each party, and be entitled to a 10% management fee.The amended agreement is otherwise on terms that are customary for similar agreements and includes the agreed principal terms of the proposed joint venture agreement that will apply if AngloGold earns an interest in the NJNB tenements.All expenditure timelines under the Agreement can be accelerated.The amendments to the existing agreement are conditional on Ministerial consent being obtained within six months.Refer to the May 28, 205 release "AngloGold Ashanti to earn-in to the NJNB Project" for details for the original Earn-in and Joint Venture Agreement for the Nyngan and Nevertire projects.About the NJNB Project PortfolioThe Macquarie Arc is Australia's premier porphyry copper-gold province being a hotspot for recent corporate activity, with over $16 billion of M&A for producing assets and over $385m of exploration earn-in/joint ventures, and exploration success, including two greater than 10Moz gold equivalent discoveries/resource expansions 4.Despite regional magnetics effectively mapping the Macquarie Arc volcanic belts, due to the post mineral cover there has been very limited prior drilling of the extensions of both the Junee-Narromine and Molong volcanic belts relative to the southern more outcropping sections. These more mature southern exploration regions host over 160Moz gold equivalent inventory 5 and a number of world-class mines (Cadia, Cowal and Northparkes).Kincora's portfolio and the wider NJNB offers new district-scale discovery potential with spatial and temporal settings, coupled with magnetics, gravity and new Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) surveys, supportive of large-scale targets analogous to porphyry deposits located in the southern section of the Arc. AngloGold Ashanti has secured Earn-in and Joint Venture Agreements with both Kincora and Inflection Resources (Inflection, market capitalisation C$33.7 million, >4x Kincora's 6) covering ~10,000km2 within the NJNB with over A$14 million investment to date 7. In the last month AngloGold Ashanti has moved to Phase II of its earn-in agreement with Inflection designating a total of four projects to continue earning into (including two projects adjacent to Kincora's Nyngan project) 8 - see Figure 2.The most recent notable example of a new globally significant emerging porphyry district is the Vicuña district, which is also an extension of a renowned world-class porphyry belt. Vicuña is an extension of the central Andean belts in Argentina on the border of Chile and situated at over 4000m altitude.Within this district NGEx Resources Inc in 2009 held three early-stage exploration projects and at the time had a market capitalisation of approximately C$40 million 9. These same projects are all still at a pre-development phase but have yielded in four large-scale discoveries currently valued at over $10 billion 10.Kincora was an early mover into the Northern Junee-Narromine Belt, securing a district scale portfolio of the interpreted most prospective and shallow to moderate covered part of the northwards extension of the Macquarie Arc under post mineral cover. This portfolio now covers a strike twice the length of the Vicuña district and included in earn-in and agreements with AngloGold Ashanti.The NJNB is virgin exploration territory and offers new district-scale discovery potential with spatial and temporal settings, coupled with regional magnetics and gravity, supportive of large-scale intrusive complexes and targets analogous to porphyry deposits located in the southern and more mature sections of the Macquarie Arc.Figure 2: First phase drilling activities at Kincora's Nyngan project are ongoing with activities initiated for initial drilling at the highly prospective Nevertire and Nevertire South projectsIn the last month, AngloGold Ashanti has moved to Phase II of its earn-in agreement with Inflection Resources (market capitalisation >C$33 million) designating a total of four projects to continue earning into (including two adjacent to Kincora's Nyngan and Nyngan South licenses) and formed a second earn-in and joint venture agreement with KincoraTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/2305/248376_kincoraimg2.jpgAbout AngloGold AngloGold Ashanti plc (NYSE: AU) (market capitalization ~US$21.6 billion) is the world's fourth largest gold miner by production with projects and exploration activities across nine countries on four continents.AngloGold pursues value-creating opportunities, where it can leverage their existing assets, shareholdings, skills and experience.AngloGold has a track record of successful exploration with its greenfields and brownfields exploration programmes seeking to support sustainability and growth of its business. AngloGold's greenfield exploration strategy aims to discover large, high-value Mineral Resources that will eventually lead to the development of new gold mines.For more information please visit AngloGold's website at www.anglogoldashanti.com.About Kincora Kincora Copper is an active explorer and project generator focused on world-class copper-gold discoveries.Kincora's portfolio includes district scale landholdings and scale-able drill ready targets in both Australia and Mongolia's leading porphyry belts, the Macquarie Arc and Southern Gobi, respectively, and the historical Condobolin mining field in the southern section of the Cobar superbasin NSW.For more information please visit Kincora's website at www.kincoracopper.com.This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Kincora Copper Limited (ARBN 645 457 763)For further information please contact: Sam Spring, President and Chief Executive Officer sam.spring@kincoracopper.com or +61431 329 345Executive office 400 - 837 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6C 3N6, Canada Tel: 1.604.283.1722 Fax: 1.888.241.5996Subsidiary office Australia Vista Australia Level 4, 100 Albert RoadSouth Melbourne, Victoria 3205References: (1) Over $110 million of potential partner funding for eight earlier stage and/or non-core projects includes: (a) In addition to the terms announced in this release, the original up to A$50m earn-in & JV agreement with AngloGold Ashanti for the Nyngan & Nevertire projects: refer May 28, 2024 release "AngloGold Ashanti to earn-in to the NJNB Project" (estimated budget to end of Dec 2024 >$1.5m, incl. 2707m drilling, Kincora currently the project manager receiving a 10% fee of expenditure). For more information on AngloGold Ashanti please visit their website at www.anglogoldashanti.com (b) Fleet Space Technologies (which in December 2024 raised $150m in a Series D financing) partnership under R&D Grant for geophysical surveys at Nyngan: refer Jul 25, 2024 release "ANT and Gravity Geophysical Surveys at the Nyngan Project" (est. budget $500k). For more information on Fleet Space please visit their website at https://www.fleetspace.com (c) Fleet Space partnership for the Wongarbon project: refer Oct 16, 2024 release "Kincora announces Strategic Investment & Expanded Partnership with Fleet Space" (Fleet Space is to conduct ANT & gravity surveys with the right to fund >2000m of drilling for an earn-in/JV. Est. budget for ANT & gravity surveys $600k, follow up drilling >$0.5m) (d) Exploration Alliance partner Earth AI (which in January 2025 raised US$20m in a Series B financing) drilling commenced at the Cundumbul project: refer May 20, 2024 release "Artificial Intelligence Partner Drilling New Copper Targets at the Cundumbul Project" (Earth AI has the right to right to spend up to $4.5m at Cundumbul and earn an NSR upon a "qualifying interval". Estimated budget to date >$750k, incl. 5 completed holes for >2500m with a VTEM geophysical survey recently completed and analysis ongoing). (e) Woomera Mining (now Orbminco Ltd) agreement for Kincora's Mongolian assets: refer Aug 12, 2024 release "Kincora secures funded, successful and motivated partner for Mongolian assets" & Orbminco release Jan 14, 2025 "Drilling Results for Bronze Fox Copper-Gold Project", incl. drilling results & technical details/disclaimers (Orbminco has the right to spend US$4m for a 80% interest in the Mongolian subsidiaries with Kincora free carry also to FID or a cash payment + NSR acquisition right for 100% interest. Orbminco consideration shares to Kincora $450k. Estimated budget >C$960k to Dec 31, 2024 incl. 2516m of drilling (& ex-planned conversion of the western exploration to a mining license and 2025 field work/drilling).(2) Refer to Kincora's exploration update press release Feb 13, 2025, "Encouraging results expands Kincora Copper and AngloGold Ashanti's First Drilling Program" (3) Newcrest Mining annual reports (public access) for former license EL6337, available on DIGS via MinView (https://minview.geoscience.nsw.gov.au). (4) Ocean Blue Equities Oct 8, 2024 initiation research report on Waratah Minerals with the addition of Newmont's earn-in and joint venture agreements with Koonenberry Gold for the:(a) Junee porphyry project ($23.9m of expenditure to date, ex the Jan 2025 drilling with Koonenberry Gold carried until commercial production); and,(b) Fairholme porphyry project (Koonenberry carried until $15m of exploration expenditure, with $1.14m spent to date, ex the Jan 2025 drilling program).(5) MinEx Consulting report for Kincora.(6) Market capitalisation of Inflection Resources as at Apr 11, 2025 following Apr 1, 2025 issuance of shares to AngloGold Ashanti (https://inflectionresources.com/inflection-resources-completes-share-issuance-to-anglogold-ashanti/).(7) Includes AngloGold Ashanti funded exploration with Kincora and Inflection as at Dec 31, 2024, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 expenditures with Inflection (refer to the Mar 3, 2025 "MD&A" for the quarter ended Dec 2024). (8) Refer to Inflection Resources' Mar 25, 2025 release "AngloGold Ashanti Designates Four Inflection Resources Projects for Phase II of Exploration Earn-in Agreement". (9) NGEx Minerals valuation 2009 when it owned the projects included in (3). Refer to NGEx's presentation July 2024 for further details.(10) ">$10 billion market value": includes values for Filo Corp & Josemaria based on the Jul 29, 2024 transaction values from Lundin Mining & BHP (see public market releases, "Lundin Mining and BHP to Acquire Filo and Form a 50/50 Joint Venture to Progress the Filo del Sol and Josemaria Projects") and Apr 11, 2025 market capitalisation of NGEx Minerals.Forward-Looking StatementsCertain information regarding Kincora contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-Looking statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Although Kincora believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Kincora cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, most of which are beyond its control, and that future events and results may vary substantially from what Kincora currently foresees. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration results, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. The forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The information contained herein is stated as of the current date and is subject to change after that date. Kincora does not assume the obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) or the Australian Securities Exchange accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/248376 Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates Launch of Field X Fashion, Issue 2, Brand’s Award-Winning Global, Digital Magazine Celebrating Sport and Fashion ACN Newswire

U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates Launch of Field X Fashion, Issue 2, Brand’s Award-Winning Global, Digital Magazine Celebrating Sport and Fashion

West Palm Beach, FL, Apr 10, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly announces the launch of Field X Fashion, Issue 2, the global brand's annual digital magazine. This award-winning magazine, available both online and in a coffee-table printed edition, is being shared worldwide, offering millions of loyal customers, sports fans, influencers, and partners an immersive glimpse into the sport and fashion world of U.S. Polo Assn.U.S. Polo Assn.Field X Fashion covers a wide range of content, including global polo sporting events, seasonal global product and photoshoot collections, sustainability initiatives, influencer events around the world, philanthropy, and significant brand achievements from 2024. Field X Fashion, Issue 2 also teases the forthcoming 135th Anniversary celebrations of U.S. Polo Assn. in 2025, promising some of the brand's best content from around the world, all in one place."Field X Fashion is an important way to engage and thank our global consumers and sports fans spanning 190 countries worldwide by sharing the rich heritage and events that define U.S. Polo Assn.," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "Field X Fashion is not just a publication, but an immersive way to look into the expansive universe of our brand and sport, highlighting our authentic connection to the sport of polo, our timeless fashion, and our global influence.""We are thrilled to offer this award-winning blend of content, as well as our 135th Anniversary teaser, to our fans and consumers around the world," he added.Field X Fashion has been celebrated as a 2023 Merit Award Gold winner in the Outstanding Publication/Communications category, designed to recognize the efforts put forth by global industries and the markets they serve. The Merit Awards acknowledge companies that have contributed to the continued growth of the market worldwide, with judges including respected journalists, executives, consultants, entrepreneurs, educators, and the Merit Awards staff.Customers, sports fans, influencers, and partners of the brand can now experience the digital version of Field X Fashion, Issue 2, on uspoloassnglobal.com. Since the magazine's inception in 2023, U.S. Polo Assn. commits to continuing this annual tradition, bringing new and exciting updates, stories, and collections to its loyal audience every year.About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA GlobalU.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in North America, founded in 1890 and based at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida. This year, U.S. Polo Assn. celebrates 135 years of sports inspiration alongside the USPA. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States and Star Sports in India now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.U.S. Polo Assn. has consistently been named one of the top global sports licensors in the world alongside the NFL, NBA, and MLB, according to License Global. In addition, the sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global and digital growth. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Modern Retail, and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world.For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn. USPA Global is a subsidiary of the USPA and manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPA Global also manages Global Polo TV, which provides sports and lifestyle content. For more sports content, visit globalpolo.com.Contact InformationStacey KovalskyVice President, Global PR and Communicationsskovalsky@uspagl.com+001.561.790.8036Kaela DrakePR & Communications Specialistkdrake@uspagl.com+001.561.461.8596SOURCE: U.S. Polo Assn. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Isuzu and Fujitsu sign partnership agreement to commercialize software defined vehicles JCN Newswire

Isuzu and Fujitsu sign partnership agreement to commercialize software defined vehicles

Yokohama and Kawasaki, Japan, Apr 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Isuzu Motors Limited and Fujitsu Limited today announced the signing of a partnership agreement to strengthen the development of competitive software-defined vehicles (SDVs) for commercial mobility. Through this partnership, Isuzu and Fujitsu aim to solve issues in the logistics industry such as improving efficiency and achieving carbon neutrality. Leveraging their respective strengths in commercial vehicles and digital technology, the companies will work on developing software update systems, fostering software talent, improving development efficiency, and strengthening the development infrastructure.In October 2022, Isuzu and Fujitsu, through their jointly invested company Transtron Corporation, launched GATEX, a commercial vehicle information platform providing advanced operation management and support services. Based on GATEX, Isuzu has provided its unique solutions for approximately 570,000 commercial vehicles, such as advanced genuine maintenance program PREISM and telematics system MIMAMORI.Commercializing SDVs will allow for more sophisticated data utilization and lead to gains in transportation efficiency, streamlined logistics through enhanced visualization, and reduced CO2 emissions via optimized energy management for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs). This partnership will strengthen GATEX as a leading data utilization platform for commercial SDVs, driving the development of innovative solutions for the logistics sector.This collaboration represents a key element of Isuzu Group's 1 trillion yen investment in innovation, announced in May 2023, and establishes a crucial foundation for the development and expansion of next-generation SDVs, autonomous driving, and connected technologies and services.Through this partnership, Fujitsu will accelerate in-vehicle software development via its SDV offering, part of the Fujitsu Uvance business model to solve societal issues, and contribute to improved logistics efficiency and reduced environmental impact.Isuzu and Fujistu together aim to resolve pressing challenges within the logistics industry and establish a robust innovation foundation by exploring the vast potential of commercial SDVs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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MHI Awarded a Study on CO2 Capture Modules for FPSOs JCN Newswire

MHI Awarded a Study on CO2 Capture Modules for FPSOs

TOKYO, Apr 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. ("MHI") announced the signature of a study with Single Buoy Moorings Inc., the subsidiary of SBM Offshore ("SBM"), for the application of CO2 capture modules on future Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels(1) ("FPSOs") for Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras). This study will be conducted toward typical implementation of CO2 capture solutions for FPSOs.The module design for FPSOs is based on a combination of MHI's proprietary "Advanced KM CDR Process™" CO2 capture technology(2) and SBM's Fast4Ward® principles(3). The study will focus on capture of the CO2 emitted by onboard gas turbines, with analysis and evaluation to be carried out toward future commercialization.The study is the first achievement of a partnership agreement between MHI and SBM in September 2023(4). The agreement, a response to rapid expansion in demand for decarbonization, aims to accelerate business development in CO2 capture solution for FPSOs, to contribute to achievement of carbon neutrality on a global scale.MHI Group has formally declared its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 (MISSION NET ZERO), and the Company is now working strategically to decarbonize both the energy demand and supply sides. A core element of the Company's "Energy Transition," which targets decarbonization on the energy supply side, is the development of a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) value chain integrating diverse sources of carbon emissions with modes for carbon storage and utilization. Going forward, MHI Group will continue to proactively promote its CCUS business worldwide, applying its proprietary CO2 capture technologies, contributing as a solutions provider to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale, and developing further solutions that contribute to environmental protection.(1) FPSOs are floating systems for vessels that produce, store and offload oil and gas at sea.(2) The "Advanced KM CDR Process™" was jointly developed with The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.(3) Fast4Ward® is a program targeting reduced cycle time - from oil/gas excavation to supply - using standardized FPSO hulls developed by SBM Offshore, a leader in the FPSO industry.(4) For further information on MHI's collaboration with SBM Offshore, refer to the following press release: www.mhi.com/news/230915.htmlAbout MHI Group's CO2 capture technologiesMHI Group has been developing the "KM CDR Process™" (Kansai Mitsubishi Carbon Dioxide Recovery Process) and the "Advanced KM CDR Process™" in collaboration with the Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. since 1990. As of April 2025, the Company has delivered 18 plants adopting these processes. The "Advanced KM CDR Process™" adopts the "KS-21™" solvent, which incorporates technological improvements over the amine-based "KS-1™" and offers superior regeneration efficiency and lower deterioration than the "KS-1™", and it has been verified to provide excellent energy saving performance, reduce operation costs, and result in low amine emissions.For further information on MHI Group's CO2 capture plants: www.mhi.com/products/engineering/co2plants.htmlAbout MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Ausnutria Delivers Resilient Dual Growth in Revenue and Profit in 2024 ACN Newswire

Ausnutria Delivers Resilient Dual Growth in Revenue and Profit in 2024

HONG KONG, Apr 14, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - On 10 April, Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd (Stock Code: 1717.HK) released its 2024 annual results announcement. According to the announcement, Ausnutria achieved operating revenue of approximately RMB7.402 billion in 2024, a year-on-year (“YoY”) growth of 0.3% and profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company of approximately RMB236 million, a YoY growth of 35.3%, realizing a resilient dual growth in revenue and profit. It is worth mentioning that Ausnutria's international business has entered the fast lane with a significant YoY growth of 68.2%, which has become a new growth driver.According to the announcement, in 2024, in the face of the internal and external economic situation of the world's economic growth momentum and insufficient effective domestic demand, Ausnutria steadily promoted the “milk powder + nutrition products” nutrition strategy for the whole family and further strengthened its leading position as the “World’s No.1 goat milk powder brand”. Through multi-dimensional measures such as strengthening scientific innovation, expanding market, enhancing efficiency and consolidating foundation, Ausnutria has maintained its market share against the backdrop of the overall shrinking infant formula market, realizing revenue growth with a significant increase in profit, thereby surpassing the industry cycle with resilient growth. In terms of segmentation, Ausnutria's own brand milk powder business segment achieved an overall revenue of approximately RMB5.806 billion, of which the goat milk powder business realized revenue of approximately RMB3.699 billion, representing a YoY increase of 12.7%, while the cow milk powder business realized revenue of approximately RMB2.107 billion. The nutrition products business segment realized revenue of approximately RMB305 million, representing a YoY increase of 7.1%. In terms of region, in 2024, the goat milk powder business of the PRC recorded revenue of approximately RMB3,053 million, representing a YoY growth of 5.3%, while the goat milk powder international business realized revenue of approximately RMB647 million, representing a significant YoY growth of 68.2%, which maintained a high growth trend. The share of total revenue from the Company's own brand formula goat milk powder business further increased to 17.5%.According to the announcement, the Middle East region has continued to show solid growth momentum in 2024; the CIS market achieved high double-digit growth; and a milestone breakthrough was achieved in the first year of the launch of Kabrita’s goat IMF in the U.S. market. Through the dual-track strategy of “online precise promotion + offline channel expansion”, Kabrita quickly grabbed the top category seller on the Amazon platform and was awarded the “Best Goat Milk Baby Formula Product” in the US. Ausnutria said in the announcement that with more and more medical professionals and professional organizations further recognizing the value of goat milk, North America is expected to become another strategic growth pole after the Middle East. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) Consistently Demonstrates Comprehensive Benefits for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Approaching NDA ACN Newswire

Berberine Ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) Consistently Demonstrates Comprehensive Benefits for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Approaching NDA

HONG KONG, Apr 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (2511.HK), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of multifunctional, multi-targeted therapies for chronic liver and metabolic diseases, today announced that two Phase 3 trials (SYMPHONY 1 and SYMPHONY 2) of berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801) in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) met their primary endpoints and gated secondary endpoints.The results of these two Phase 3 clinical trials provide robust evidence that HTD1801 delivers comprehensive benefits for patients with T2DM. Based on these highly positive read-outs, HighTide plans to submit a new drug application (NDA) for HTD1801 as a treatment for T2DM to the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) later this year.SYMPHONY 1 (NCT06350890) and SYMPHONY 2 (NCT06353347) are randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, Phase 3 clinical trials designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HTD1801 in adults with T2DM and inadequate glycemic control despite using diet and exercise (SYMPHONY 1; N=407) or Metformin (SYMPHONY 2; N=549). The primary endpoint in both studies was the change in HbA1c from baseline with HTD1801 compared to placebo after 24 weeks of treatment. Gated secondary endpoints included the percentage of subjects achieving HbA1c
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Poland berkata Moscow ‘memperolok-olokkan’ Trump dengan serangan maut di Ukraine

(SeaPRwire) - Menteri Luar Poland pada hari Isnin menggesa Presiden untuk mengambil langkah-langkah bagi menentang perang berterusan Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin di Ukraine berikutan satu lagi serangan maut yang membunuh 34 orang, termasuk dua kanak-kanak, pada Ahad Palma."Saya hanya ingin menyatakan betapa terkejutnya saya dengan rentetan kejadian terkini ," Menteri Luar Radoslaw Sikorski memberitahu pemberita menjelang mesyuarat menteri-menteri luar Kesatuan Eropah di Luxembourg."Ukraine secara tanpa syarat bersetuju dengan gencatan senjata lebih sebulan yang lalu," kata Sikorski. "Serangan keji ke atas Kryvyi Rih dan Sumy adalah jawapan mengejek Rusia."Rusia melepaskan dua peluru berpandu balistik ke pusat bandar Sumy pada hari Ahad, mendakwa ia menyasarkan mesyuarat pemimpin tertinggi . Bandar timur laut itu terletak kira-kira 30 batu dari sempadan Rusia. Moscow berkata 60 tentera terbunuh tetapi tidak memberikan bukti, dan masih tidak jelas sama ada terdapat pegawai dalam kalangan 30 yang maut dan 119 yang cedera.Serangan itu berlaku lebih seminggu selepas Rusia menyerang kampung halaman Presiden Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kryvyi Rih, dalam apa yang menjadi serangan paling dahsyat terhadap kanak-kanak sejak perang bermula dalam serangan berhampiran taman permainan yang membunuh 19 orang, termasuk sembilan kanak-kanak."Saya berharap Presiden Trump dan pentadbirannya melihat bahawa pemimpin Rusia mengejek muhibah mereka dan saya berharap keputusan yang tepat diambil," kata pada hari Isnin.Serangan itu mendapat kecaman antarabangsa yang pantas daripada pemimpin Eropah, dengan bakal canselor Jerman, Friedrich Merz, menyifatkannya sebagai "jenayah perang yang serius."Pemimpin dari Lithuania membuat dakwaan serupa dan memanggil seorang diplomat Rusia berhubung insiden itu pada hari Isnin.Menteri luar Perancis menjelang rundingan antarabangsa terkemuka itu menggesa sekatan yang lebih ketat ke atas Rusia untuk "menyekat" ekonominya dan menghentikan usaha perangnya.Trump juga mengutuk serangan itu sebagai "mengerikan" tetapi berkata dia "diberitahu mereka melakukan kesilapan.""Tetapi saya rasa ia adalah perkara yang dahsyat," tambahnya. selama sebulan yang lalu telah menggugurkan 2,800 bom udara di Ukraine, melepaskan lebih daripada 1,400 dron – termasuk 62 dron Shahed pada malam Ahad – dan mengenakan kira-kira 60 peluru berpandu lain dari pelbagai jenis, menurut The Associated Press.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Ecuador memilih semula Presiden Daniel Noboa di tengah-tengah kegelisahan seluruh negara mengenai jenayah Berita

Ecuador memilih semula Presiden Daniel Noboa di tengah-tengah kegelisahan seluruh negara mengenai jenayah

(SeaPRwire) - Daniel Noboa, presiden berapi-api yang tegas terhadap jenayah, telah dipilih semula dalam pusingan kedua Ahad lalu.Noboa, yang bertanding di bawah label parti haluan kanan National Democratic Action, dengan mudah mengalahkan Luisa González dari gerakan kiri Citizen Revolution Movement – parti bekas Presiden Rafael Correa yang berpengaruh.Menurut Majlis Pilihan Raya Nasional, Noboa menerima kira-kira 55.8% undi berbanding 44% yang diterima González.Lebih 90% kertas undi telah dikira, menurut . Lebih 13 juta orang layak mengundi – dan di Ecuador, mengundi adalah wajib.Seorang kepada kekayaan perdagangan pisang yang besar, Noboa yang sebahagian besarnya tidak berpengalaman dalam politik muncul sebagai pemenang yang mengejutkan bagi jawatan presiden selama 16 bulan berikutan pilihan raya mengejut 2023 untuk menggantikan bekas Presiden Guillermo Lasso.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Pentadbiran Trump dapatkan pembebasan mubaligh Amerika yang ditahan di Tunisia selama 13 bulan: laporan Berita

Pentadbiran Trump dapatkan pembebasan mubaligh Amerika yang ditahan di Tunisia selama 13 bulan: laporan

(SeaPRwire) - Seorang yang ditahan di Tunisia selama lebih setahun telah dibebaskan pada hari Ahad.Pegawai berjaya mendapatkan pembebasan warganegara A.S., Robert Vieira pada petang Ahad, menurut laporan Reuters yang memetik utusan khas A.S., Adam Boehler.Boehler memberitahu outlet itu bahawa Vieira sedang melakukan ketika dia ditahan oleh pihak berkuasa Tunisia 13 bulan lalu.Pegawai dilaporkan mengesyaki Vieira melakukan kegiatan pengintipan.Tunisia, sebuah negara Afrika Utara yang bersempadan dan Libya, bersetuju dengan pembebasan Vieira selepas Boehler bekerjasama rapat dengan menteri luar negerinya, Mohamed Ali Nafti.Selepas dibebaskan pada hari Ahad, Vieira terbang pulang ke A.S. bersama keluarganya."Kami menghargai keputusan kerajaan Tunisia untuk menyelesaikan kes ini dan membenarkan En. Vieira untuk bersatu semula dengan keluarganya selepas lebih daripada 13 bulan dalam tahanan pra-perbicaraan," kata Boehler.Boehler memuji kerjasamanya dengan Nafti kerana berjaya mendapatkan pembebasan tahanan itu. Digital menghubungi Jabatan Negara untuk mendapatkan komen tambahan tetapi tidak segera mendapat maklum balas.Reuters menyumbang kepada laporan ini.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Anak perempuan pembangkang Jerman-Amerika yang tubuhnya dimutilasi oleh Iran menyeru Trump untuk membatalkan rundingan nuklear Berita

Anak perempuan pembangkang Jerman-Amerika yang tubuhnya dimutilasi oleh Iran menyeru Trump untuk membatalkan rundingan nuklear

` tags. (SeaPRwire) - Anak perempuan seorang pembangkang Jerman-Amerika yang meninggal dunia dalam tahanan Iran dan mayatnya dikembalikan dalam keadaan cacat dan kehilangan anggota badan, menggesa pentadbiran Trump pada hari Ahad untuk membatalkan rundingan nuklear dengan Republik Islam itu.Jamshid "Jimmy" Sharmahd, 69, seorang penduduk California yang diculik semasa dalam perjalanan perniagaan di Emiriah Arab Bersatu pada tahun 2020 dan dibawa ke Tehran, meninggal dunia pada bulan Oktober. Anak perempuannya, Gazelle Sharmahd, memberitahu Fox News Digital bahawa mayatnya dikembalikan dengan kesan penyeksaan yang mengerikan."Saya pergi ke Berlin bersama keluarga saya bukan untuk menyambut bapa saya yang dibebaskan selepas lima tahun diseksa oleh pengganas ini, tetapi untuk menerima mayatnya yang cacat dalam sebuah kotak," katanya. "Rejim bukan sahaja menyeksa bapa saya secara fizikal dan mental selama lebih daripada 1,500 hari sementara pentadbiran U.S. Biden dan Jerman menonton dengan berpeluk tubuh, malah selepas membunuh bapa saya, mereka memotong organnya."Gazelle Sharmahd berkata laporan bedah siasat menunjukkan lidah, larinks, tiroid dan jantung bapanya hilang, dan dia hanya mempunyai dua batang gigi.Anak perempuan itu, yang telah melobi pentadbiran Biden tanpa hasil untuk membebaskan bapanya, berkata Amerika Syarikat dan Jerman tidak sepatutnya berunding dengan negara yang mampu melakukan kekejaman sedemikian."Pada hari seorang patriot dan tebusan Jerman-Amerika dikembalikan berkecai di dalam keranda, dengan lidah dan jantungnya dipotong, hampir tidak dapat dikenali oleh keluarga saya dan saya, Jerman dan A.S. mempertimbangkan untuk duduk bersama pembunuh tebusan dwi-kerakyatan mereka," katanya.Pentadbiran Trump memulakan rundingan dengan rejim itu pada hari Sabtu di Oman, sebuah negara Timur Tengah, di mana Jimmy dibawa selepas dia diculik di UAE dan kemudian dipindahkan ke Iran.Sharmahd, yang merupakan pengkritik tajam rejim di Tehran, dianggap sebagai warga Amerika di bawah Levinson Act, menurut peguam keluarga itu, Jason Poblete, yang merupakan pakar mengenai mangsa yang diculik oleh rejim totalitarian.The Levinson Act mentakrifkan "warga Amerika Syarikat" sebagai "pemastautin tetap yang sah dengan hubungan yang ketara dengan Amerika Syarikat." Menurut Jabatan Negara, definisi itu terpakai kepada bukan warganegara A.S.Akta itu dinamakan sempena Robert Levinson, seorang ejen FBI bersara dan penyiasat persendirian yang hilang dari sebuah pulau Iran pada tahun 2007. Levinson telah dijadikan tebusan dan diisytiharkan meninggal dunia pada tahun 2020 apabila dia dikatakan meninggal dunia dalam tahanan Iran. Keluarganya menyalahkan rejim Iran atas penangkapan dan pemenjaraannya.Gazelle Sharmahd menyeru Pengarah FBI, Kash Patel dan pihak berkuasa Jerman untuk menyiasat pembunuhan bapanya dan mengeluarkan waran tangkap untuk pegawai rejim Iran yang bertanggungjawab atas hukuman mati ringkasnya.Dia menerima sokongan daripada masyarakat Jerman-Iran. Behrouz Asadi, seorang aktivis hak asasi manusia Jerman-Iran yang terkemuka, menghantar surat kepada pendakwa raya persekutuan Jerman, Jens Rommel, mengenai kes Jimmy."Kami menggesa anda untuk memulakan penyiasatan jenayah terhadap mereka yang bertanggungjawab di Republik Islam Iran, terutamanya mereka yang secara langsung atau tidak langsung bertanggungjawab atas penculikan, pemenjaraan, penyeksaan, dan akhirnya pembunuhannya," tulis Asadi.Poblete menyiarkan di X bahawa pembunuhan Jimmy Sharmahd adalah "akibat daripada rejim kejam yang bertindak dengan sewenang-wenangnya—dan kegagalan sistemik oleh kedua-dua Amerika Syarikat dan Jerman, yang tidak melakukan yang cukup. Inilah yang berlaku apabila rakyat Amerika dan warga A.S. yang lain yang ditahan sebagai tebusan/ditahan secara tidak adil ditinggalkan di luar negara. Semasa Jimmy memulakan perjalanannya pulang, doa kami bersama keluarga Sharmahd. Keadilan untuk Jimmy akan dikejar—tanpa henti dan tanpa rehat. Kami menyeru media dan semua rakyat Amerika untuk NeverForget Jimmy dan untuk sentiasa mengingati warga A.S. apabila membincangkan isu tebusan dan melibatkan rakan kongsi, sekutu dan musuh."Sharmahd berkata dia percaya ahli politik parti Demokratik Kristian Jerman, Friedrich Merz, yang dijangka menjadi canselor pada bulan Mei, dan Presiden Donald Trump akan menentang rejim pengganas dengan cara yang tidak dilakukan oleh pendahulu mereka."Presiden Trump baru sahaja dipilih tetapi telah berjanji untuk berdiri bersama tebusan dan menentang jihadis, sama ada Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis atau yang terbesar, rejim Islam di Iran," katanya.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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3rd ASEAN Procurement Innovation Summit & Awards 2025 – The Next Frontier in Procurement Excellence ACN Newswire

3rd ASEAN Procurement Innovation Summit & Awards 2025 – The Next Frontier in Procurement Excellence

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 9, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 3rd ASEAN Procurement Innovation Summit & Awards (APIS) 2025 is set to redefine the future of procurement by bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the procurement landscape. Taking place on June 17-18, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this premier event will explore how procurement can drive innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation in an era of global disruptions and economic uncertainty.Procurement today is not just about cost control—it’s about strategic value creation, resilience, and technological innovation. As ASEAN economies push toward greater transparency, accountability, and efficiency, APIS 2025 will address how procurement can lead the way in reshaping supply chains, achieving ESG goals, and leveraging digital tools to enhance decision-making.Key Themes Include:Digital Procurement & AI: The role of AI, blockchain, and automation in transforming procurement processes.Supply Chain Resilience: Strategies for mitigating risks amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.Sustainable & ESG-Driven Procurement: How to integrate ESG without compromising profitability.Future of Procurement Talent: Developing leadership and digital skills for the next-generation workforce.Procurement Intelligence & Value Creation: Leveraging data-driven insights for smarter procurement decisions.Technology & Governance: Ensuring accountability while adopting cutting-edge procurement technologies.Why AttendAPIS 2025 is more than just a conference—it’s a hub for procurement leaders to connect, collaborate, and shape the future. Attendees will benefit from:Exclusive Networking: Meet 50+ top procurement professionals, innovators, and decision-makers.Actionable Strategies: Gain insights into procurement best practices that can be implemented immediately.Thought Leadership: Learn from an esteemed lineup of keynote speakers driving procurement transformation.Future-Focused Discussions: Discover the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping procurement.Keynote SpeakersAPIS 2025 will feature an exceptional lineup of speakers, including:Dr. Christina Ooi – Former Chief Procurement Officer, APAC, Procurement ExpertLuke Kenny – CEO, Local Government ProcurementJonathan Cheung – General Manager APAC, The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)Gordon Donovan – Vice President Research, Procurement & External Workforce, SAPMathew Baldwin – Partner, Digital Economy, AshurstJuan Ignacio D’Altri – Advisor, Saudi AramcoSessions & DiscussionsAPIS 2025 will offer a diverse range of expert-led sessions, covering topics such as AI-powered procurement, supply chain innovation, ESG compliance, and governance in procurement. Each session is designed to equip attendees with practical insights and solutions to transform procurement operations and drive long-term business growth.ConclusionAPIS 2025 is a must-attend event for procurement professionals, industry leaders, and innovators looking to stay ahead in the fast-evolving procurement landscape. Join us in Kuala Lumpur to explore cutting-edge innovations, engage with procurement visionaries, and gain the tools needed to elevate procurement excellence across ASEAN.The ASEAN Procurement Innovation Summit & Awards (APIS) 2025 is organized by CT Event Asia, a leading provider of high-level industry events focused on innovation, procurement, and business transformation. With a mission to foster collaboration and drive impactful conversations, CT Event Asia connects procurement leaders, industry experts, and decision-makers to address the most critical challenges shaping the future of procurement.For more information, please contact:Amina KanteSenior Marketing ManagerCT Event AsiaPhone: +601161888699Email: aminak@cteventasia.com Website: https://www.aseanprocurementsummit.com/requestRegistration: www.aseanprocurementsummit.com/request Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian(R) ACN Newswire

GA-ASI Expands Targeting Capability for MQ-9B SeaGuardian(R)

SAN DIEGO, CA, Apr 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has demonstrated software that will provide in-flight target updates that will enable the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to close gaps on maritime targets. In a recent ground test, GA-ASI demonstrated the ability to send sensor data to the missile via Link 16 messaging. The software, part of General Atomics' Quadratix software enterprise, was validated in a Systems Integration Lab and is gearing up for a live-fire demonstration later this year."We continue to build on the innovative capabilities of SeaGuardian for the U.S. Navy," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "The targeting we've demonstrated will be especially valuable in contested environments, enabling an unmanned asset like SeaGuardian to be used for higher-risk missions instead of putting manned assets at risk."Being able to fire and use SeaGuardian for targeting will significantly enhance the aircraft's mission set. GA-ASI first showcased its targeting capability for SeaGuardian during the U.S. Navy's Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024.SeaGuardian is a maritime derivative of GA-ASI's MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and remains the first UAS to offer multi-domain Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T) as an internal payload that can search the ocean's surface and its depths in support of Fleet Operations.With strong demand already in place, GA-ASI anticipates increasing interest in the MQ-9B SeaGuardian because it delivers high-end maritime capabilities at a significantly lower cost than traditional manned maritime platforms.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 8 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle® 25M, MQ-20 Avenger®, XQ-67A, YFQ-42A, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.Contact InformationGA-ASI Media Relationsasi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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The 3rd InnoEX officially kicked off today with the low-altitude economy taking centre stage ACN Newswire

The 3rd InnoEX officially kicked off today with the low-altitude economy taking centre stage

- The 3rd InnoEX, themed “Innovate-Automate-Elevate”, opens today and runs for four days- The exhibition focuses on low-altitude economy, smart mobility, AI, robotics and cybersecurity, showcasing intelligent solutions to address industry pain points and unlock new business opportunities- The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, established by the Digital Policy Office, features over 100 innovative projects- The 21st Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), held alongside InnoEX, spotlights smart home, health tech and wearable devicesHONG KONG, Apr 13, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 3rd InnoEX, co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today (13 to 16 April) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and held concurrently with the 21st Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE). The two exhibitions feature more than 2,800 exhibitors from 29 countries and showcase intelligent solutions to address industry pain points and unlock new business opportunities. Professionals from the innovation and technology sector, investors, trade buyers and end users from various industries including SMEs are invited to visit and source.InnoEX and the EFSE are the highlight events of the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week). During the opening ceremony of BIT Week, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, gave opening remarks while Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, gave a welcome speech. Margaret Fong said, “BIT Week is more than just a series of events, but a testament to Hong Kong’s role as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Hong Kong’s strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and business-friendly environment make it an ideal destination for cutting-edge research, investment, and entrepreneurship.Margaret Fong also mentioned that this year’s InnoEX has over 500 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions, representing a diverse lineup of world-class innovators, R&D centres, and technology pioneers. Japan, Thailand and the UK have expanded their participation, and welcomes first-time participation from Australia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Sweden and the UAE, enhancing the international stature of the fair. Alongside InnoEX is the EFSE which is showcasing the latest in consumer electronics to international buyers.InnoEX spotlights Mainland China low-altitude economy solutions and roboticsInnoEX and the EFSE bring together pavilions and exhibitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macao and other regions across Asia—including ASEAN members, as well as the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Oceania.InnoEX focuses on the most popular and anticipated technology fields in the market, covering areas such as the low-altitude economy, smart mobility, AI, robotics, and cybersecurity, showcasing various smart solutions.Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government and Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government visited exhibitors at InnoEX and showed their support. Professor Sun Dong also hosted the InnoEX welcome dinner last night, attended by exhibitors, buyers and industry representatives.As Hong Kong is actively developing the low-altitude economy, InnoEX brings several rapidly developing drone and aerial car companies to showcase their solutions. Among them is Shanghai-based Vertaxi (Booth: 3B-B02A), whose drones have supported flood relief operations in Mainland China. Sichuan-based Aerofugia (Booth: 3B-B03) also introduces its electric aerial car in InnoEX.In terms of smart mobility, Hong Kong’s Novautek Autonomous Driving Limited (Booth 3E-B11) presents an unmanned vehicle capable of delivering food and parcels, even in adverse weather and on steep slopes.The use of artificial intelligence has become widespread and across various industry sectors. Cyberport has brought TradeMonday (Booth 3D-A01) to demonstrate a data analytics platform for the retail sector, helping SMEs gather competitors’ intelligence and refine market strategies.Demonstrating the rapid advancement of robotics, Guangdong pavilion’s High Torque (Booth: 3E-B01) unveiled a 10kg humanoid robot that can walk, jump and overcome obstacles. Universities use this robot for hands-on programming training, helping students develop coding skills.As Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important, Hong Kong exhibitor Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited (Booth: 3E-B09) offers a deepfake-detection solution capable of exposing face-swap and voice-mimicry scams with 98% accuracy.The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, set up by the Digital Policy Office, focuses on data-driven and AI applications, featuring over 100 projects that impact daily life. Highlights include solutions from 20 government bureaux and departments and award-winning entries from innovation competitions. Among them is the Architectural Services Department’s “Wall Climbing Robot”, which navigates rough and glass surfaces to conduct facade inspections safely and accurately, eliminating the personnel risks associated with high-altitude work.Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has 16 park companies at the HKSTP pavilion across three industry fields, namely AI & Data, Digital Transformation, and Micro-Electronics & Sustainable Technology. Highlighted innovations include Green Vigor’s patented Hydro Power Intelli-Recycle, which recycles unused energy from water supply systems in buildings and converts it into renewable energy. Additionally, there are eight HKSTP park companies joining EFSE.InnoEX features four themed days, each with forums and seminars on hot technology topics. The theme day today (13 April) is on the low-altitude economy and technology-driven economy. The Tech-Driven Industry and Economy Conference, presented by the HKSAR Government's Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, centred on the theme “Empowering Industry for a Connected Global Economy”, and Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, gave the opening speech. The conference invited government officials and industry experts to discuss how policies help foster industrial development, drive innovation and support sustainable growth, and share successful global practices and emerging trends.The other themed days of InnoEX include AI and Robotics Technology (14 April) and Cybersecurity (15 April) while the last day (16 April) will focus on Solutions for SMEs, with government departments and several technology solution providers introducing government support programs and innovative solutions to assist SMEs in their development. EFSE brings cutting-edge productsRunning alongside InnoEX, the 21st EFSE continues under the theme “World’s Leading Electronics Marketplace”, with a focus on smart home, health tech and wearable devices.In the smart home sector, local exhibitor Tuya (Booth: 1B-F02) has partnered with major appliance brands to enable seamless interconnectivity across smart home ecosystems, allowing users to control appliances from different brands via a single app.In the field of health tech and wearable devices, Mainland China exhibitor Shenzhen Minew Technologies (Booth: 5E-E20) will showcase an electronic bedside tag for hospitals that displays patient conditions and medication schedules, with data updated centrally to reduce manpower needs and minimise errors.Returning this year, the Digital Entertainment Experiential Zone offers e-sports and interactive gaming experiences—including boxing, rowing and sailing simulations—for participants and buyers.The key event of EFSE, the Tech Trends Symposium, will take place tomorrow under the theme of "AI on the Go: A New Era of Intelligent Wearable Electronics". The symposium will feature industry leaders sharing how smart glasses, rings and other wearables integrate AI to reshape work and life.BIT Week brings exciting eventsInnoEX and the EFSE are the core events of BIT Week, driven by the HKSAR Government’s Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the HKTDC. Other highlights of BIT Week include the recently concluded Smart Lighting Expo and Hong Kong Web3 Festival, as well as the 2nd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, which also opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The conference brings together top experts—including Nobel Prize winning scholars—to discuss frontier topics across innovation and science.Additionally, the World Internet Conference designated Hong Kong for the first time to host the Asia-Pacific Summit, which begins tomorrow at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two-day event is expected to attract over 1,000 participants from around the world to explore the latest trends in AI, digital finance, digital government and smart living, creating synergies with other BIT Week events.Photo download: https://bit.ly/4jcP3YkThe 3rd InnoEX, co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, opened today under the theme “Innovate-Automate-Elevate”, and is being held concurrently with the 21st Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), organised by the HKTDC. Both will be held over four daysPaul Chan (centre), Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government; Xu Xiaolan (fourth left), Member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of CPPCC; Zhao Yan (third right), Vice Governor of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government; Professor Sun Dong (third left), Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government; Dr Peter KN Lam (fourth right), Chairman of the HKTDC; Margaret Fong (second right), the Executive Director of the HKTDC, along with other guests, attended the Opening Ceremony of BIT WeekPaul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, delivers opening remarks at the opening ceremony of BIT WeekProfessor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, delivers opening remarks at the inaugural Tech-Driven Industry and Economy ConferenceDr Peter KN Lam, Chairman of the HKTDC, and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC, accompanied Xu Xiaolan, member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, on a tour of the exhibitionThe Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at InnoEX, established by the Digital Policy Office, allows participants to gain in-depth understanding of the latest developments in the government's and industry's efforts to promote Hong Kong's smart city developmentInnoEX presents a range of low-altitude economy solutions, such as drones and aerial vehiclesThe exhibition has attracted pavilions from Canada and the United Kingdom, and also the French 'So French So Innovative' pavilion (picture), which showcases some 30 innovation and technology enterprises from FranceThe 21st EFSE is held concurrently, featuring numerous exhibitors showcasing innovative smart home products, health tech, and wearable devicesWebsitesInnoEX: innoex.hktdc.com/enHong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition): hkelectronicsfairse.hktdc.com/enMedia enquiriesYuan Tung Financial Relations:Salina ChengTel: (852) 3428 2362Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hkHing-fung WongTel: (852) 3428 3122Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hkHKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:Sharon HaTel: (852) 2584 4575Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.orgJohnny TsuiTel: (852) 2584 4395Email: johnny.cy.tsui@hktdc.orgClayton Lauw Tel: (852) 2584 4472Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.orgAbout HKTDCThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Paus Franciscus muncul selepas misa Ahad Palma di Vatican Berita

Paus Franciscus muncul selepas misa Ahad Palma di Vatican

(SeaPRwire) - Menurut Vatican News, Pope Francis mengucapkan "Selamat Hari Ahad Palma dan Selamat Minggu Suci" kepada umat beriman yang berkumpul di Dataran Saint Peter selepas berakhirnya misa yang dipimpin oleh Cardinal Leonardo Sandri bagi pihaknya.Francis, yang sedang pulih daripada pneumonia berganda, menyapa orang ramai dari kerusi rodanya selama kira-kira 10 minit. Dia berhenti sekali-sekala untuk bercakap dengan umat beriman, termasuk sekumpulan biarawati yang gembira.Tidak seperti Ahad lalu, apabila dia membuat penampilan awam pertamanya sejak keluar dari hospital tiga minggu lalu, dia tidak menerima oksigen melalui hos kecil di bawah hidungnya.Francis, 88, dibenarkan keluar dari hospital pada 23 Mac selepas menghabiskan lima minggu dirawat untuk jangkitan paru-paru, yang kemudiannya dikatakan oleh dokternya hampir membunuhnya.Anggaran 40,000 orang berkumpul di dataran itu untuk perayaan Ahad Palma bagi Sengsara Tuhan, dan berkata paus "sedang menghadkan pendedahannya kepada unsur-unsur untuk meneruskan pemulihan daripada keadaan pernafasannya."Sandri membaca homili Francis semasa misa, yang menandakan permulaan Minggu Suci. Minggu Suci memperingati sengsara, kematian dan kebangkitan Tuhan.Umat beriman keluar dari membawa daun palma atau ranting zaitun yang diberkati untuk menandakan peristiwa itu.Vatican berkata ia sedang menunggu untuk menasihati tentang peranan yang mungkin dimainkannya dalam acara Minggu Suci yang akan datang menjelang Ahad Easter."Saudara dan saudari, saya sangat berterima kasih atas doa-doa anda," kata pontif dalam satu kenyataan yang diedarkan oleh Pejabat Akhbar Holy See, "Pada masa kelemahan fizikal ini, mereka membantu saya untuk merasakan kedekatan, belas kasihan dan kelembutan Tuhan dengan lebih mendalam lagi. Saya juga berdoa untuk anda, dan saya meminta anda untuk mempercayakan semua orang yang menderita kepada Tuhan bersama-sama dengan saya."The Associated Press dan Reuters menyumbang kepada laporan ini.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Pentadbiran Trump ambil langkah baharu untuk membawa pelarian Afrika Selatan ke AS ketika presiden sekali lagi mengecam pemerintah negara itu

(SeaPRwire) - EKSKLUSIF DI FOX: Kumpulan A.S. dan Afrika Selatan telah mula mengambil tindakan untuk "memperbaiki" kehidupan Afrikaner, keturunan peneroka kulit putih, kebanyakannya Belanda, selepas Presiden berkata mereka boleh menetap di A.S. sebagai pelarian.Pada hari Jumaat, Presiden Trump sekali lagi menyerang kerajaan Afrika Selatan kerana layanan mereka terhadap petani, kebanyakannya, tetapi tidak semuanya, adalah Afrikaner, dengan membuat hantaran di platform media sosial Truth Social melalui X, "mereka merampas tanah Petani kulit putih, dan kemudian membunuh mereka dan keluarga mereka."Jabatan Negara memberitahu Digital tentang langkah baharu yang sedang diambilnya. Pada masa yang sama, Pergerakan Afrikaner Orania, sebuah penempatan Afrikaner, telah menyatakan hasratnya untuk dilayan oleh A.S. sebagai sebuah negeri dalam sebuah negeri di Afrika Selatan.Ini telah membawa kepada perbincangan yang sering kali hangat mengenai Afrikaner, dan, sehingga kini, tiada butiran daripada pihak A.S. Tetapi kini terdapat pergerakan sebenar, bukan sahaja cakap-cakap, yang sedang berlaku."Kedutaan A.S. di Pretoria (Afrika Selatan) sedang menyemak pertanyaan daripada individu yang telah menyatakan minat kepada Kedutaan dalam penempatan semula pelarian ke Amerika Syarikat dan telah mula menghubungi beberapa individu untuk menjadualkan dan menjalankan temu duga bermaklumat," kata Jabatan Negara kepada Digital.Menurut Dewan Perniagaan Afrika Selatan bukan kerajaan di A.S., sehingga bulan lepas, 67,042 warga Afrika Selatan telah menyatakan minat dalam tawaran pelarian itu, tetapi Jabatan Negara memberitahu Digital, "Kami tidak mempunyai apa-apa untuk dikongsi mengenai bilangan peserta pada peringkat proses ini."Terdapat juga banyak penerbangan merentasi Atlantik ke Washington oleh kumpulan yang ingin mendapatkan perhatian White House, dan akhirnya presiden.Pertama ialah kumpulan politik AfriForum, yang secara meluas dikreditkan dengan memaklumkan Presiden Trump tentang keperluan untuk "bantuan kemanusiaan" bagi Afrikaner.Antara organisasi lain yang membuat perjalanan ke D.C. ialah Cape Independence Advocacy Group, yang mengatakan Cape Town dan beberapa kawasan sekitarnya harus menjadi sebuah negeri yang terpisah daripada seluruh negara.Tetapi mungkin lawatan Pergerakan Orania ke Washington, dan permintaannya untuk bantuan A.S., adalah yang paling menarik."Bantu Kami Di Sini," adalah slogan yang diisytiharkan oleh CEO Orania, Joost Strydom kepada orang dalam Washington. Orania ialah penempatan kecil tetapi berkembang pesat yang terdiri daripada 3,000 Afrikaner di wilayah Karoo di Afrika Selatan. Strydom memberitahu Digital bahawa peneroka itu tidak mahu menjadi pelarian di A.S. tetapi sedang mencari sokongan Washington untuk menjadi benar-benar autonomi di Afrika "tidak semestinya dengan dolar cukai A.S., tetapi dengan pengiktirafan dengan usaha kita untuk mewujudkan tanah air kebangsaan bagi Afrikaner."Matlamat Orania adalah untuk mengembangkan dan melindungi keselamatan dan kebebasan Afrikaner. Jika kita boleh membuat keputusan untuk diri kita sendiri, kita boleh menjaga keselamatan dan kemakmuran kita sendiri. Jika kita bebas, kita selamat."Kami adalah penduduk Afrika, kami berasal dari sini. Kami tidak mempunyai rumah lain. Secara peribadi, datuk moyang saya datang ke Afrika pada tahun 1676, 100 tahun sebelum pengisytiharan kemerdekaan A.S."Ditubuhkan pada tahun 1988, Orania mendakwa populasi Afrikaner yang seluruhnya berkulit putihnya berkembang pada purata 10-12% setahun, dengan pertumbuhan dalam projek perniagaan sebanyak 26%. Ia mempunyai sistem penulenan air dan tenaga solar sendiri. Di salah satu kawasan paling kering di Afrika Selatan, petani Orania berjaya membangunkan jagung, gandum, kacang pecan, badam dan ternakan.Orania telah membina sekolah bahasa Afrikaans dan kolej sendiri dan mempunyai rancangan untuk membuka universiti sendiri.Delegasi Orania pergi ke Washington, kata Strydom, disebabkan "hakikat bahawa Presiden Donald Trump memberi kami pengiktirafan sebagai sebuah bangsa, Afrikaner. (Ia) menjadikannya sangat penting bagi kami untuk mempercepatkan lawatan perhubungan A.S. yang telah dirancang untuk berhubung dengan penyokong Afrikaner dan Amerika bagi idea Orania di A.S."Kami mengadakan pertemuan dengan pegawai atas jemputan dan membincangkan perkara substantif secara mendalam, yang, demi perbualan yang berterusan dan penghormatan kami terhadap kenalan baharu, kami hanya akan menyatakan secara terbuka kemudian."Kerajaan Afrika Selatan telah menyerang mereka yang telah pergi mengetuk pintu Washington."Kumpulan ini tidak mewakili majoriti rakyat Afrika Selatan, sama ada Pergerakan Orania atau AfriForum atau Cape Independence Advocacy ini," kata jurucakap presiden Vincent Magwenya kepada wartawan pada 20 Mac.Jurucakap itu menjelaskan pandangan pentadbiran kepada Digital minggu ini."Melalui perintah eksekutifnya, presiden telah mengambil langkah untuk meminta kerajaan Afrika Selatan bertanggungjawab atas pencabulan hak Afrikaner dan telah mengarahkan pentadbiran untuk mengutamakan bantuan kemanusiaan bagi Afrikaner yang menjadi mangsa diskriminasi kaum yang tidak adil," kata jurucakap itu.Hanli Pieters, yang bekerja di Bo-Karoo Opleiding, kolej Orania, berbangga menjadi seorang Afrikaner dan memberitahu Digital dia mahu tinggal di Orania."Saya memilih untuk tinggal di Orania kerana ia menawarkan apa yang sangat sedikit tempat boleh tawarkan — masa depan yang selamat dan bermakna bagi Afrikaner. Di sini, saya boleh hidup, berdoa tanpa rasa takut dan bertutur dalam bahasa Afrikaans bukan sebagai formaliti, tetapi sebagai denyutan jantung kehidupan seharian saya. Kami berganding bahu sebagai sebuah komuniti untuk membina, bekerja dan berkembang. Orania ialah tempat identiti Afrikaner menjadi warisan."Digital menghubungi kerajaan Afrika Selatan untuk mendapatkan komen tetapi belum menerima respons pada masa penerbitan.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Lebih 20 warga Ukraine terbunuh akibat balistik Rusia dalam serangan Ahad Palma Berita

Lebih 20 warga Ukraine terbunuh akibat balistik Rusia dalam serangan Ahad Palma

` tags. (SeaPRwire) - Serangan peluru berpandu Rusia mengorbankan lebih daripada 20 orang ketika orang awam berkumpul untuk meraikan Ahad Palma, kata pegawai.Dua melanda bandar Sumy sekitar pukul 10:15 pagi, menurut pegawai Ukraine. Imej dari bandar itu menunjukkan sebuah bangunan hancur menjadi puing, kenderaan terbakar di jalanan dan beberapa mayat di atas tanah."Pada Ahad Palma yang cerah ini, komuniti kita telah mengalami tragedi yang dahsyat," kata Pemangku Datuk Bandar Artem Kobzar dalam satu kenyataan di media sosial. "Malangnya, kita sudah mengetahui lebih daripada 20 kematian."Siasatan awal menentukan sekurang-kurangnya 21 orang terbunuh dalam serangan itu, kata Pejabat Peguam Negara. Sekurang-kurangnya 83 yang lain cedera, termasuk tujuh kanak-kanak, Menteri Hal Ehwal Dalam Negeri Ihor Klymenko menulis di media sosial.Presiden Ukraine mengesahkan di media sosial bahawa usaha menyelamat sedang dijalankan selepas peluru berpandu Rusia mengenai bangunan kediaman, sekolah dan kereta di jalanan."Menurut maklumat awal, berpuluh-puluh orang awam terbunuh dan cedera. Hanya sampah kotor boleh bertindak seperti ini — meragut nyawa orang biasa," katanya.Zelenskyy juga menyeru A.S., Eropah dan semua negara lain di seluruh dunia "yang mahu perang dan pembunuhan ini berakhir" untuk "bertindak balas dengan tegas" terhadap serangan itu."Rundingan tidak pernah menghentikan peluru berpandu balistik dan bom udara. Apa yang diperlukan ialah sikap terhadap Rusia yang selayaknya diterima oleh seorang pengganas," katanya.Serangan itu berlaku kurang dari sehari selepas diplomat tertinggi Rusia dan Ukraine saling menuduh melanggar untuk menghentikan serangan ke atas infrastruktur tenaga.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Kebimbangan negara narkotik lain meningkat ketika negara Amerika Latin bersiap sedia untuk undian penting Berita

Kebimbangan negara narkotik lain meningkat ketika negara Amerika Latin bersiap sedia untuk undian penting

(SeaPRwire) - Rakyat Ecuador pergi ke pusat pengundian hari ini dalam pemilihan pusingan kedua antara Presiden penyandang Daniel Noboa dan pencabar berhaluan kiri Luisa González. Noboa dilihat sebagai seorang konservatif pro-Trump, manakala González dilihat sebagai sekutu ideologi kepada diktator Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro.Noboa enggan mengiktiraf Maduro sebagai presiden Venezuela yang sah selepas pilihan raya 2024 yang diatur dan juga komited untuk memerangi kumpulan jenayah dengan semua sumber yang ada untuk memulihkan keamanan dan keselamatan di Ecuador.Dijangkakan González akan mengikut jejak langkah mentornya, bekas presiden Rafael Correa, dan berusaha untuk hubungan yang lebih kukuh dengan kerajaan berhaluan kiri Amerika Latin seperti Presiden Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silval, Gustavo Petro dari Colombia dan Gabriel Boric dari Chile."Keselamatan telah menjadi mandat utamanya sebagai presiden Ecuador. Beliau telah mendedikasikan banyak masa, usaha dan sumber untuk menangani situasi keselamatan," Joseph Humire, pengarah eksekutif Center for a Secure Free Society dan felo kanan America First Policy Institute, memberitahu Digital."Walau bagaimanapun, hanya terdapat sedikit peningkatan dalam situasi keselamatan, dan ia ditambah pula dengan masalah lain," tambah Humire.González berkempen dengan platform yang menyeru kepada peningkatan peranan tentera dalam memerangi keganasan kumpulan, tetapi juga mengutuk keras penggunaan kekerasan yang berlebihan dan pencabulan hak asasi manusia.Beliau "nampaknya mempunyai perspektif yang lebih lembut mengenai isu jenayah, bermakna beliau tidak menyatakan kesediaannya untuk mengejar kartel dadah tetapi, kemungkinan besar, akan berhasrat untuk berunding dengan mereka," Mathias Valdez Duffau, felo pelawat di Center for International Studies di Catholic University of Argentina, memberitahu Digital.Valdez Duffao berkata dasar perundingan adalah serupa dengan dasar pentadbiran bekas dan akan memberi tumpuan kepada pendekatan pengurangan jenayah seluruh kerajaan yang akan berusaha untuk mengintegrasikan kumpulan jenayah ke dalam masyarakat sivil."Realitinya ialah berunding dengan kumpulan jenayah mungkin memberi kerajaan ruang jangka pendek untuk bergerak, tetapi kumpulan itu menjadi lebih kuat dan akhirnya memilih pegawai kerajaan, yang akhirnya membawa negara itu ke ambang menjadi negara narkotik," ValdezDuffao memberi amaran.Keganasan dan rasa tidak selamat kekal sebagai perkara utama dalam fikiran pengundi. Ecuador mempunyai kadar pembunuhan tertinggi di Amerika Latin, dengan 6,986 pembunuhan yang direkodkan pada tahun 2024, menjadikannya tahun kedua paling ganas dalam sejarah Ecuador. Kira-kira 95,000 orang melarikan diri dari negara itu pada tahun 2024 kerana banyak komuniti menjadi tumpuan perang wilayah antara kumpulan saingan yang bersaing untuk wilayah.Presiden Noboa mengisytiharkan konflik bersenjata dalaman pada tahun 2024 dan mengarahkan angkatan tentera untuk menjalankan operasi ketenteraan untuk meneutralkan pelbagai kumpulan jenayah terancang transnasional. Inisiatif anti-jenayah menyaksikan peningkatan kehadiran tentera di penjara dan komuniti di seluruh negara.Noboa juga menyeru masyarakat antarabangsa untuk memberikan bantuan ketenteraan dan mencadangkan tentera A.S. boleh bekerjasama dengan Ecuador untuk memerangi kumpulan ganas.Walaupun pendirian tegas presiden terhadap jenayah, Januari 2025 adalah yang paling ganas dalam sejarah Ecuador baru-baru ini, dengan 781 orang terbunuh. Noboa bekerjasama dengan Erik Prince, pengasas firma keselamatan swasta Blackwater, dan membentuk pakatan strategik pada bulan Mac untuk mengukuhkan keupayaan Ecuador untuk memerangi narkoterorisme.InSight Crime, sebuah organisasi bukan untung yang memfokuskan pada jenayah terancang dan keselamatan di Amerika, melaporkan bahawa Ecuador ialah salah satu "hab pengedaran dadah yang paling penting" di rantau itu dan menghantar kokain dari Peru dan Colombia ke Amerika Tengah, Mexico dan Eropah. Kebanyakan daripada mereka bekerja melalui proksi tempatan dan kumpulan jenayah lain telah menyusup ke dalam sistem penjara dan mengembangkan rangkaian kumpulan jalanannya.Pelbagai kumpulan yang beroperasi di seluruh masyarakat Ecuador dan di dalam sistem penjara bekerjasama dengan pengedar dadah domestik dan antarabangsa, termasuk Kartel Sinaloa, yang dianggap sebagai salah satu organisasi pengedaran dadah yang paling berkuasa di dunia dan bertanggungjawab untuk sejumlah besar fentanyl yang didagangkan ke A.S., menurut Jabatan Kehakiman.Presiden Noboa dan González masing-masing menerima sekitar 44% undi pada pusingan pertama pilihan raya. González ialah pemimpin Citizen Revolution dan dianggap sebagai pewaris bekas Presiden Correa. Beliau juga ingin menjadi wanita pertama yang menjadi presiden Ecuador. Jika beliau menang, Ecuador boleh menyaksikan kembalinya dasar ekonomi berhaluan kiri zaman presiden Correa.Sesiapa sahaja yang menang dalam pusingan kedua perlu berdepan dengan Dewan Negara yang terbahagi sama rata antara kedua-dua parti, menjadikan perundangan untuk menyelesaikan keganasan endemik dan masalah ekonomi negara menjadi lebih sukar.Saúl Medina, bekas gabenor Tungurahua, memberitahu Digital bahawa, selepas kitaran pilihan raya, strategi yang komprehensif dan tegas untuk memerangi keganasan kumpulan mesti dilaksanakan.Dua isu paling penting yang mesti ditangani, menurut Medina, ialah mengukuhkan institusi dan melaksanakan pengawasan yang lebih baik terhadap sistem penjara untuk membasmi rasuah, dan pembaharuan penjara."Penjara mesti berhenti menjadi pusat operasi untuk kumpulan," tambah Medina.Valdez Duffao, Humire dan pakar lain mengenai Amerika Latin bersetuju Noboa telah mengambil hati Presiden Trump. Mereka serupa dari segi ideologi dan, jika Noboa menang, ia boleh meletakkannya dalam kedudukan yang lebih baik untuk menangani keganasan endemik negara.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Bagaimana seekor penguin di dalam kotak kadbod menyebabkan nahas helikopter di Afrika Selatan Berita

Bagaimana seekor penguin di dalam kotak kadbod menyebabkan nahas helikopter di Afrika Selatan

(SeaPRwire) - Seekor penguin di dalam kotak kadbod menyebabkan nahas helikopter di Afrika Selatan awal tahun ini, menurut pihak berkuasa.Pada 19 Januari, seorang juruterbang dan tiga penumpang mengangkut seekor penguin dari Bird Island di wilayah Eastern Cape semasa menjalankan tinjauan udara di kawasan itu, kata Pihak Berkuasa Penerbangan Awam Afrika Selatan dalam laporan siasatan minggu ini.Seorang pakar di dalam pesawat "meminta mereka mengangkut salah seekor penguin balik," kata laporan itu, sambil menambah, "Juruterbang bersetuju dengan permintaan itu dan penguin itu diletakkan di dalam kotak kadbod."Walaupun juruterbang melakukan penilaian risiko penerbangan, "dia gagal memasukkan pengangkutan penguin di dalam pesawat."Penumpang yang duduk di tempat duduk kiri depan helikopter memegang penguin di pangkuan mereka apabila "kotak kadbod itu tergelincir ke kanan dan ke tuas kawalan pic kitaran juruterbang.Laporan itu menyambung: "Akibatnya, tuas kawalan pic kitaran bergerak ke kedudukan paling kanan. Helikopter berguling ke kanan dan juruterbang tidak dapat pulih dengan segera."Helikopter itu menghentam tanah dan "mengalami kerosakan besar."Semua ini berlaku semasa ia terbang kira-kira 50 kaki dari tanah.Tiada siapa, termasuk penguin, yang cedera dalam kejadian itu.Laporan itu menyimpulkan: "Kekurangan kurungan selamat untuk penguin mewujudkan keadaan berbahaya. Ketiadaan peti yang betul dan selamat bermakna kurungan penguin tidak sesuai untuk keadaan penerbangan. Pengendalian kargo yang betul adalah penting untuk memastikan barang-barang di dalam pesawat tidak mengganggu kawalan penerbangan atau keselamatan penumpang."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Pasukan Trump mengadakan rundingan nuklear secara bersemuka yang ‘konstruktif’ dengan Iran, akan bertemu lagi hujung minggu depan

` tags. ` (SeaPRwire) - Amerika dan Iran duduk untuk pusingan pertama rundingan langsung pada hari Sabtu di Oman, satu langkah besar selepas bertahun-tahun ketegangan yang meningkat dan diplomasi yang terhenti yang akan diteruskan dengan perbincangan lanjut pada hujung minggu depan, menurut satu kenyataan yang dikeluarkan oleh Rumah Putih.Pertemuan antara Utusan Khas A.S. Steven Witkoff dan Menteri Luar Iran Abbas Araghchi adalah pertukaran bersemuka pertama sejak Trump kembali ke jawatan ketika Iran terus mengembangkan program nuklearnya.Rumah Putih menyifatkan perbincangan itu sebagai "sangat positif dan membina," sambil menambah, "Amerika Syarikat sangat berterima kasih kepada Kesultanan Oman atas sokongannya terhadap inisiatif ini."Witkoff, disertai oleh Duta A.S. ke Oman Ana Escrogima, memberitahu Araghchi Trump mengarahkannya untuk cuba menyelesaikan perbezaan melalui diplomasi, jika boleh.Perbincangan itu berlangsung di pinggir ibu negara Oman, Muscat, dan berlangsung lebih dari dua jam. Menteri Luar Oman Said Badr menjadi tuan rumah pertemuan itu.TV kerajaan Iran kemudian mengesahkan kedua-dua pihak bertukar beberapa pusingan mesej, dan terdapat perbualan langsung yang singkat antara diplomat Amerika dan Iran.Tekanan ketenteraan nampaknya menjadi sebab utama Iran datang ke meja rundingan. Rebecca Grant, seorang felo kanan di Lexington Institute, memberitahu "Fox Report" pada hari Sabtu bahawa A.S. telah menghantar isyarat yang jelas dengan menggerakkan Trump ke rantau ini."Semua pilihan bukan sahaja ada di atas meja. Semuanya telah dikerahkan ke Timur Tengah," kata Grant. "Di suatu tempat antara empat dan enam pengebom halimunan B-2 [adalah] di hadapan di Diego Garcia, [bersama dengan] dua kapal pengangkut pesawat. Itu benar-benar menarik perhatian Iran."Grant berkata Iran kini menghadapi pilihan."Iran sama ada perlu bercakap atau kemudahan nuklear mereka dibom," katanya.Ketegangan antara kedua-dua negara telah tinggi sejak 2018, apabila Trump menarik A.S. keluar daripada perjanjian nuklear 2015.Perjanjian itu meletakkan had yang ketat ke atas program nuklear Iran. Sejak itu, Iran telah memperkaya uranium pada tahap yang lebih tinggi. Laporan terbaru daripada International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mengatakan Iran memperkaya uranium hingga 60% ketulenan, hanya di bawah gred senjata, dan telah menyimpan lebih daripada 18,000 paun daripadanya. Di bawah perjanjian asal, Iran dihadkan kepada 3.67% ketulenan dan simpanan yang jauh lebih kecil.Walaupun Trump tidak percaya Iran telah mula membina senjata nuklear, mereka memberi amaran bahawa negara itu semakin hampir untuk dapat melakukannya jika ia membuat keputusan untuk berbuat demikian.Jen. Jack Keane, seorang penganalisis ketenteraan Trump, berkata pemimpin Iran kini percaya Trump serius tentang menggunakan kekerasan ketenteraan jika mereka tidak bersetuju untuk mengehadkan program nuklear Iran."Mereka telah membuat kesimpulan bahawa presiden sangat serius tentang menyokong serangan yang diketuai Israel, yang disokong A.S. ke atas Iran untuk menjatuhkan perusahaan nuklear mereka," kata Keane.Grant menjelaskan bahawa A.S. dan sekutunya bersedia untuk serangan sedemikian jika rundingan gagal."Israel memusnahkan banyak pertahanan udara Iran tahun lepas," katanya. "Kemudian anda mempunyai dua kapal pengangkut [A.S.], pesawat pejuang berpangkalan di darat di rantau ini dan pengebom B-2 dengan bom pemusnah bunker. Itulah paparan ancaman."Dia menambah bahawa Iran tidak mempunyai keperluan sebenar untuk memperkaya uranium kerana ia boleh membeli bahan api nuklear di pasaran terbuka."Sudah tiba masanya untuk mereka mula membuat perjanjian," katanya. "Dan saya rasa, mungkin, disebabkan oleh tekanan ketenteraan kita dan keazaman Trump, mereka mula menyedarinya."Presiden Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, berkata dia tidak terbuka kepada rundingan langsung mengenai Trump tetapi juga menyalahkan Amerika Syarikat kerana melanggar janji lalu."Mereka mesti membuktikan bahawa mereka boleh membina kepercayaan," kata Pezeshkian dalam satu mesyuarat Kabinet baru-baru ini.Jurucakap Kementerian Luar Iran Esmail Baghaei memberi amaran tentang akibat jika ancaman berterusan."Keganasan melahirkan keganasan, keamanan melahirkan keamanan," tulisnya di media sosial. "AS boleh memilih laluan... dan mengakui akibatnya."Bekas Setiausaha Negara Mike Pompeo memberitahu Fox News bahawa tiada perjanjian boleh berlaku melainkan Iran menyerahkan rancangan senjata nuklearnya."Kita mesti menghapuskan sepenuhnya, secara sah program senjata nuklear mereka untuk ada sebarang perjanjian," katanya. "Apa yang kami minta ialah mereka berkelakuan seperti negara biasa."Grant berkata sebarang perjanjian masa depan memerlukan terma yang ketat."Ia perlu termasuk pemeriksaan sebenar," katanya. "Ia perlu termasuk mereka menyerahkan, secara jujur, sebahagian daripada uranium yang diperkaya itu. Akan ada beberapa batasan ke atas pembangunan peluru berpandu balistik mereka."Kedua-dua negara dijadualkan untuk bertemu lagi pada 19 April di Oman, menurut kenyataan Rumah Putih.Fox Digital's Bradford Betz and Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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