A transport aircraft carrying humanitarian aid supplies sent by the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the State Atomic Energy Corporation-Rosatom and the Aquarius Group of Companies on behalf of the Russian Federation for the rehabilitation of Myanmar’s areas affected by floods triggered by Typhoon Yagi arrived at Nay Pyi Taw Airport yesterday morning. The handover ceremony of the humanitarian aid was held at Nay Pyi Taw Airport, attended by Chairman of the Union Civil Service Board Chairman of the Myanmar-Russia Friendship Association U Aung Thaw, Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U Soe Kyi, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Disaster Management Department, and officials from the Russian Embassy to Myanmar. At the ceremony, the Russian Ambassador to Myanmar, Mr Iskander Azizov, and an official on behalf of Russian donor organizations explained the purpose of donating humanitarian aid, and Deputy Minister U Soe Kyi expressed gratitude for the donations and presented a certificate of appreciation. A total of 35 tonnes of humanitarian aid materials from ministries and companies of the Russian Federation will be delivered to the flood-affected areas as quickly as possible. — MNA/TKOBrookfield Infrastructure Renews Its Normal Course Issuer Bids
Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talksAs I See It: Donald Trump in historical perspectiveA legal academic and trainee solicitor has appeared in court charged with the murder of a finance professor. Dr Daire McCormack-George, 29, appeared at Dublin District Court on Saturday morning. He is charged with the murder of Professor Scott George at the pensioner’s home on Tobersool Lane, near Balbriggan in north County Dublin on Thursday evening. READ MORE - Galway woman who died after alleged assault remembered as 'heart and soul' of community READ MORE - RTE Late Late Show viewers 'turn off' after 'awkward' moment Dr McCormack-George, with an address at Cabra Road, Phibsboro, Dublin is a trainee solicitor in the city. He was previously an assistant law lecturer at Technological University Dublin. And he has a doctorate in law from Trinity College Dublin , as well as a degree in the same subject from there. He also has another degree in law from the University of Oxford. Scott George, 76, was a Professor of Finance at a university in Shanghai, China, and was also a company director. Garda Ultan McElroy of Balbriggan Garda Station told Judge Wlliam Aylmer he arrested Dr Daire McCormack-George at the residence of Professor Scott George at 10.42pm on Friday. He said Dr McCormack-George, who wore a navy fleece, grey bottoms and white runners in court, was then charged with murder there at 11.28pm. “He made no reply and was handed a true copy of the charge sheet,” Garda McElroy said. The district court does not have the power to deal with matters of bail in a murder case and Mr McCormack-George was remanded in custody. He will appear again at Cloverhill District Court via video link on December 20. Defence solicitor Danny Nolan told the court that Dr McCormack-George has been diagnosed with a mental health issue but has not received his medication in a number of days. He said his client was anxious to receive his medication. Judge Aylmer granted the accused legal aid and directed that he receive immediate psychiatric assessment and treatment that may be required. The accused said nothing during the three minute hearing. Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice .
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tariq Francis had 23 points in NJIT's 78-69 win against Morehead State on Wednesday night. Francis also had five rebounds for the Highlanders (1-7). Sebastian Robinson went 8 of 18 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 21 points. Tim Moore Jr. had 16 points and shot 4 for 8 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. Kenny White Jr. led the Eagles (2-4) in scoring, finishing with 34 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Kade Ruegsegger added 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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ISLAMABAD: In a landmark step toward judicial reform, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi chaired a pivotal meeting at the Supreme Court’s Peshawar Branch Registry the other day. The meeting resolved to form a sub-committee dedicated to reforming prison systems in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and drafting a comprehensive package of reforms, said a press release issued on Saturday. The sub-committee, led by Justice Ijaz Anwar Khan of the Peshawar High Court, includes retired Justice Qalandar Ali Khan, social worker Ms. Ayesha Bano and members from both government and opposition, alongside representatives from the Inspector General of Prisons and the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP). This committee will assess prison conditions, address issues of under-trial prisoners, and propose rehabilitative programs like vocational training, mental health support, and education to prepare inmates for reintegration into society. These efforts aim to align provincial reforms with a forthcoming National Jail Reform Policy, ensuring a fairer, more humane criminal justice system nationwide. Justice Yahya Afridi praised the Peshawar High Court for releasing 1,289 prisoners involved in petty crimes and lauded the bravery of KP Police in countering terrorist threats. He also emphasized the urgent need to upgrade forensic science facilities to strengthen evidence-based investigations. The meeting, attended by prominent judicial and administrative leaders, including KP Advocate General Shah Faisal Utmankhel and Inspector General Police Akhtar Hayat Khan, also prayed for victims of a recent tragedy in Kurram. The National Jail Reform Policy aims to establish a rehabilitative, transparent, and constitutionally compliant correctional framework aligned with international standards. This collaborative initiative marks a significant step towards addressing inefficiencies in Pakistan’s criminal justice system. Read More: CJP Yahya Afridi chairs Judicial Commission’s maiden session Earlier on November 5, the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) meeting held today with Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi in chair, ARY News reported on Tuesday. Senior Puisne Judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Munib Akhtar, and Justice Aminuddin Khan were among the Supreme Court judges attended the session. The meeting was also attended by Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan, Pakistan Bar Council’s representative Advocate Akhtar Hussain, People’s Party’s Farooq H Naik, PML-N’s Shaikh Aftab Ahmed and Roshan Khurshid Barrucha. The meeting discussed the agenda items, including formation of Constitutional Benches and the setup of the Judicial Commission’s Secretariat. Chief Justice Yahya Afridi had summoned the maiden Judicial Commission of Pakistan meeting on November 5 (today). Earlier, the Supreme Court’s full court had vowed to decide around 60,000 pending cases at the earliest.Austin, Dec. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market Size & Growth Analysis: The SNS Insider report indicates that,“The Microprocessor Market Size was valued at USD 62.67 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 126.91 billion by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 8.20% over the forecast period 2024-2032.” Microprocessor Market Growth Driven by IoT, AI, and Industry 4.0 The microprocessor market plays a crucial role in advancing modern technology across sectors such as consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial machinery. Its growth is largely driven by the rise of high-performance computing, AI, and IoT. Companies like NVIDIA and AMD are strengthening their positions, with acquisitions like NVIDIA’s purchase of ARM Holdings and AMD’s acquisition of Xilinx, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and high-performance computing. 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Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble getting them. The 38-year-old information technology worker from New Mexico had a prescription. Her pharmacy had the drugs in stock. And her health insurance covered all but $25 to $50 of the monthly cost. For Griffin, the hardest part of using the new drugs wasn’t access. It was finding out that the much-hyped medications didn’t really work for her. “I have been on Wegovy for a year and a half and have only lost 13 pounds,” said Griffin, who watches her diet, drinks plenty of water and exercises regularly. “I’ve done everything right with no success. It’s discouraging.” In clinical trials, most participants taking Wegovy or Mounjaro to treat obesity lost an average of 15% to 22% of their body weight — up to 50 pounds or more in many cases. But roughly 10% to 15% of patients in those trials were “nonresponders” who lost less than 5% of their body weight. Now that millions of people have used the drugs, several obesity experts told The Associated Press that perhaps 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to the medications. It's a little-known consequence of the obesity drug boom, according to doctors who caution eager patients not to expect one-size-fits-all results. “It's all about explaining that different people have different responses,” said Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity expert at Massachusetts General Hospital The drugs are known as GLP-1 receptor agonists because they mimic a hormone in the body known as glucagon-like peptide 1. Genetics, hormones and variability in how the brain regulates energy can all influence weight — and a person's response to the drugs, Stanford said. Medical conditions such as sleep apnea can prevent weight loss, as can certain common medications, such as antidepressants, steroids and contraceptives. “This is a disease that stems from the brain,” said Stanford. “The dysfunction may not be the same” from patient to patient. Despite such cautions, patients are often upset when they start getting the weekly injections but the numbers on the scale barely budge. “It can be devastating,” said Dr. Katherine Saunders, an obesity expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of the obesity treatment company FlyteHealth. “With such high expectations, there’s so much room for disappointment.” That was the case for Griffin, who has battled obesity since childhood and hoped to shed 70 pounds using Wegovy. The drug helped reduce her appetite and lowered her risk of diabetes, but she saw little change in weight. “It’s an emotional roller coaster,” she said. “You want it to work like it does for everybody else.” The medications are typically prescribed along with eating behavior and lifestyle changes. It’s usually clear within weeks whether someone will respond to the drugs, said Dr. Jody Dushay, an endocrine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Weight loss typically begins right away and continues as the dosage increases. For some patients, that just doesn't happen. For others, side effects such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea force them to halt the medications, Dushay said. In such situations, patients who were counting on the new drugs to pare pounds may think they’re out of options. “I tell them: It's not game over,” Dushay said. Trying a different version of the new class of drugs may help. Griffin, who didn't respond well to Wegovy, has started using Zepbound, which targets an additional hormone pathway in the body. After three months of using the drug, she has lost 7 pounds. “I'm hoping it's slow and steady,” she said. Other people respond well to older drugs, the experts said. Changing diet, exercise, sleep and stress habits can also have profound effects. Figuring out what works typically requires a doctor trained to treat obesity, Saunders noted. “Obesity is such a complex disease that really needs to be treated very comprehensively,” she said. “If what we’re prescribing doesn’t work, we always have a backup plan.” The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.New Delhi, December 14: Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, has introduced new updates to enhance its calling experience for users. The platform, used by millions worldwide, now features improved calling functions to make voice and video calls smoother and more interactive. Alongside this, WhatsApp has rolled out new effects for video calls. These new features are expected to offer a enjoyable and interactive way to communicate. Calling on WhatsApp continues to grow in popularity around the world, with over 2 billion calls made daily. Recognising this trend, Meta has introduced upgrades to make calls more reliable and engaging in WhatsApp. The latest update is said to improve call quality and add more fun elements to video chats for making conversations feel more lively and engaging. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Platform Introduces Quick Reply Feature To Voice Messages for Android Users; Know How It Works. WhatsApp Improved Calling Feature and Video Call Effects WhatsApp has rolled out an upgrade to its calling features on the desktop. Now, when you click on the calls tab in the WhatsApp desktop application, you will find it easier to access everything you need to make a call. It includes options to start a call, create a call link, or directly dial a number. Additionally, the quality of video calls has been improved, whether you are using a desktop or a mobile device. Users can now expect more reliable connections and enjoy higher resolution video with clearer images during personal and group calls. WhatsApp Launches ‘In-App Dialer’ Feature To Allow Users To Make Calls, Send Messages Using App to Unsaved Numbers. WhatsApp has also introduced new effects for video calls to add a fun twist to your conversations. Now, you can select from ten different effects for video calls. You can add puppy ears to your image, underwater effects, or handing you a microphone for karaoke. These effects are designed to make your video calls more enjoyable and engaging, which will likely allow you to share laughter and creativity during conversation. WhatsApp has made it easier to manage calls from group chats. Now, when you initiate a call and, you can choose specific participants to include in the call. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 14, 2024 06:35 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com ).
In their final fixture of 2024, Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game midway through the opening period. Arsenal’s victory takes them back to within six points of leaders Liverpool, having played one match more than the Reds, and a point clear of Chelsea following their Boxing Day defeat to Fulham. Ipswich, although much improved in the second half, have now lost five of their last six games, and remain just one place off the bottom of the table, three points away from safety. Mikel Arteta’s men have been rocked by Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury which could keep the England winger, who has nine goals and 13 assists this season, out of action for the next two months. Gabriel Martinelli was handed the unenviable task of filling Saka’s shoes on Arsenal’s right-hand side and the Brazilian was involved in the only goal of the evening. The Ipswich defence failed to deal with Martinelli’s cross, with the ball falling to Leandro Trossard on the opposite side of the area. Trossard fought his way to the byline before fizzing his cross into the box for Havertz to convert from a matter of yards. It was Havertz’s third goal in four matches, his 12th of the season, and no less than the hosts, who at that stage of the match had enjoyed a staggering 91.4 per cent of the possession, deserved. Heading into Friday’s fixture, Arsenal had lost only one of their last 75 Premier League games when they had opened the scoring, and their triumph here rarely looked in doubt following Havertz’s strike. Havertz thought he had doubled Arsenal’s lead with 34 minutes gone when he converted Gabriel Jesus’ cross. But Jesus – handed his third successive start for the first time in a year – strayed into an offside position in the build-up. When referee Darren England blew for half-time, Ipswich had failed to touch the ball in Arsenal’s box, becoming just the second side to do so in the Premier League this season. Nottingham Forest were the other, away at Liverpool, before they went on to inflict Arne Slot’s sole defeat of his tenure so far. And for all of Arsenal’s possession, while they held just a one-goal advantage, Ipswich knew they were still in the game. An encouraging start to the second half for the Tractor Boys ensued, albeit without testing David Raya in the Arsenal goal. Shortly after the hour mark, Gabriel should have settled any growing Emirates nerves when he arrived unmarked to Declan Rice’s corner, but the defender headed wide of Arijanet Muric’s post when it looked easier to score. Martin Odegaard then forced a fine fingertip save from Muric at his near post after a mazy run and shot from the Arsenal skipper. Rice’s stinging goal-bound volley from the following corner was blocked by Dara O’Shea as Arsenal pushed for a game-killing second. Havertz should have tapped home Trossard’s header but he fluffed his lines. And moments later, substitute Mikel Merino’s effort was diverted from danger by a diving Muric. Ipswich looked to catch Arsenal on the counter, but the match ended without them registering a single effort on Raya’s goal. Ipswich fans goaded their opponents with chants of “boring, boring Arsenal”, but it was the Gunners who enjoyed the last laugh as they saw out 2024 with a win which keeps the pressure on Liverpool.US Boosts Aid: $1.25 Billion Military Support for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is expected to announce that it will send $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Friday, as the Biden administration pushes to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on Jan. 20. The large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the HAWK air defense system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155 mm- and 105 mm artillery rounds, officials said. The officials, who said they expect the announcement to be made on Monday, spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. The new aid comes as Russia has launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities in recent days, although Ukraine has said it intercepted a significant number of the missiles and drones. Russian and Ukrainian forces are also still in a bitter battle around the Russian border region of Kursk, where Moscow has sent thousands of North Korean troops to help reclaim territory taken by Ukraine. Earlier this month, senior defense officials acknowledged that that the Defense Department may not be able to send all of the remaining $5.6 billion in Pentagon weapons and equipment stocks passed by Congress for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. Trump has talked about getting some type of negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia, and spoken about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin . Many U.S. and European leaders are concerned that it might result in a poor deal for Ukraine and they worry that he won't provide Ukraine with all the weapons funding approved by Congress. The aid in the new package is in presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to take weapons off the shelves and send them quickly to Ukraine. This latest assistance would reduce the remaining amount to about $4.35 billion. Officials have said they hope that an influx of aid will help strengthen Ukraine’s hand, should Zelenskyy decide it’s time to negotiate. One senior defense official said that while the U.S. will continue to provide weapons to Ukraine until Jan. 20, there may well be funds remaining that will be available for the incoming Trump administration to spend. According to the Pentagon, there is also about $1.2 billion remaining in longer-term funding through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which is used to pay for weapons contracts that would not be delivered for a year or more. Officials have said the administration anticipates releasing all of that money before the end of the calendar year. If the new package is included, the U.S. has provided more than $64 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.None
