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ATHENS Italy said Monday that it will not send its soldiers to fight in Ukraine amid reports of Anglo-French plans to deploy troops to the country, Italian media reported. "We help Kyiv politically, financially and militarily by sending aid, but we will not send soldiers to fight in Ukraine,” Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in the town of Fiuggi, according to the state-run ANSA news agency. Tajani also warned Russia against escalating the war in Ukraine by enlisting foreign troops and mercenaries. “We must avoid escalation. Russia is taking on a serious responsibility by involving North Korean soldiers in the war and recruiting Houthis and Iranian proxies,” he said. Earlier Monday, the French newspaper Le Monde reported that discussions over sending Western troops to Ukraine have been revived. Citing a British military source, the daily said Paris and London are discussing defense cooperation, particularly with a view to creating a hard core of allies in Europe focused on Ukraine and wider European security. On Nov. 23, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said “Western allies should not put any limits on support for Ukraine against Russia and "not set and express red lines,” in an interview with BBC. Asked whether this could even mean French troops on the battleground, he said: "We do not discard any option." Russia dismissed the reports, however, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov saying “there is no unanimity of opinion among Europeans on this matter, but of course, some hotheads appear."Bismarck State College president to leave post
Shopping stories are a dime a dozen this time of year but trust us, you'll want to pay close attention to this one. Kicking off five days early, Walmart's Black Friday sale is quickly becoming the sale of the season. Just because we're in the midst of the holiday gifting season, that doesn't mean you can't carve out time (and money) for yourself, too. After making it through the busiest time of year, you deserve a few personal indulgences, and Walmart’s Black Friday event is the perfect opportunity to check off your wish list while keeping your budget intact. Whether you're looking to upgrade your kitchen appliances or spruce up your backyard after the winter season, this retailer is stocked with all the affordable indoor and outdoor living essentials you could ask for. When it comes to indoor items, Walmart has you covered with discounted items for every corner of your home. Need a powerful vacuum to keep your floors spotless? Treat yourself to a convenient robot vacuum. Looking to add more cozy vibes to your home this winter? Pick up a sleek candle warmer to effortlessly (and stylishly) fill your space with your favorite scents. In the market for new bedding? You guessed it – this retailer has dozens of under-$100 options for you. As for outdoor essentials, Walmart has endless items to elevate your garden, patio, and backyard. Whether you've been dreaming of a brand-new grill or waiting for the right time to invest in a gazebo, Walmart's Black Friday sale is the best way to bring your visions for your outdoor space to life. We may be at the start of winter, but when spring rolls around, you'll be glad you prepared. Below, you can find our favorite discounted items from Walmart, from practical items to seasonal comforts.Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 20 (PTI) In a significant achievement, Technopark has been awarded A+/Stable rating for the fourth consecutive year by the rating agency CRISIL for maintaining a robust as well as proper financial position and progress, the state government said on Friday. Technopark, which is India’s first IT Park located in the Kerala capital, received A+/Stable rating by the Credit Rating Information Service of India Ltd (CRISIL) in 2021, after which it had maintained the same in the last two years as well, a release said. At present Technopark is home to 490 Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology enabled Services (ITeS) companies with a direct employability of 75,000, it said. It further said that the high to almost full occupancy in all campuses at Technopark with diversified clientele ensures steady cash flows. Additionally, the ongoing flagship projects along with the projects in pipeline were the critical parameters evaluated by CRISIL and helped Technopark achieve the A+/Stable rating again in 2024, the release said. Welcoming the achievement, Col Sanjeev Nair (Retd), CEO, Technopark, is quoted as having said that securing the A+/Stable rating from CRISIL for the fourth consecutive year underscores Technopark's unwavering commitment to financial excellence and sustainable growth. "This milestone reflects our team's dedication, proactive management practices, and the trust of our IT partners. It fuels us to push boundaries, ensuring a future-ready IT ecosystem that upholds global standards," he said. "The A+ rating accompanied by a stable outlook, highlights our park’s consistent ability to meet its financial obligations while maintaining long-term sustainability. This achievement is a testament to our strong governance, strategic management, and adherence to best practices in the industry," he said. Jayanthi L, CFO of Technopark, too welcomed the achivement and said, according to the release, that the stable outlook further reinforces its ability to navigate through economic fluctuations with resilience. "Being at the helm of such a legacy is not just a matter of pride but also a responsibility—to ensure that, through constant financial vigil, the organization reaches new heights," she said. She further said that by aligning financial and operational goals, Technopark has embraced a fundamental requirement for corporate sustainability and success by "serving as catalysts for operational efficiency". (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
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SS&C Signs Agreement with Insignia FinancialPeter Stano informed IRNA’s correspondent in London on Monday that the meeting between Mora and Takht Ravanchi will be held on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the announced schedule, Takht Ravanchi will then meet with representatives of three European countries, Britain, France, and Germany on Friday. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has also informed that the meeting will be held at the level of deputy ministers. Referring to Iran’s principled policy of interacting and cooperating with other countries based on dignity, wisdom, and expediency, Baghaei described the upcoming talks with the three European countries as a continuation of meetings held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In this round of talks, a range of regional and international issues and topics will be discussed and exchanged, including Palestine and Lebanon, as well as the nuclear issue, he added. 4399
Biden says Assad’s fall in Syria is a ’fundamental act of justice,’ but ’a moment of risk’Woman taken to hospital after crashing into wall on technology parkMunster, Ind., Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Finward Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWD) (the “Bancorp” or “Finward”), the holding company for Peoples Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that on December 20, 2024 the Board of Directors of Finward declared a dividend of $0.12 per share on Finward’s common stock payable on February 3, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 21, 2025. About Finward Bancorp Finward Bancorp is a locally managed and independent financial holding company headquartered in Munster, Indiana, whose activities are primarily limited to holding the stock of Peoples Bank. Peoples Bank provides a wide range of personal, business, electronic and wealth management financial services from its 26 locations in Lake and Porter Counties in Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. Finward Bancorp’s common stock is quoted on The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC under the symbol FNWD. The website ibankpeoples.com provides information on Peoples Bank’s products and services, and Finward Bancorp’s investor relations. Forward Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K may contain forward-looking statements regarding the financial performance, business prospects, growth, and operating strategies of Finward. For these statements, Finward claims the protections of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements in this communication should be considered in conjunction with the other information available about Finward, including the information in the filings Finward makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by using words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “will” and similar expressions in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include: the Bank’s ability to demonstrate compliance with the terms of the previously disclosed consent order and memorandum of understanding entered into between the Bank and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (“DFI”), or to demonstrate compliance to the satisfaction of the FDIC and/or DFI within prescribed time frames; the Bank’s agreement under the memorandum of understanding to refrain from paying cash dividends without prior regulatory approval; changes in asset quality and credit risk; the inability to sustain revenue and earnings growth; changes in interest rates and capital markets; inflation; customer acceptance of Finward’s products and services; customer borrowing, repayment, investment, and deposit practices; customer disintermediation; the introduction, withdrawal, success, and timing of business initiatives; competitive conditions; the inability to realize cost savings or revenues or to implement integration plans and other consequences associated with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; economic conditions; and the impact, extent, and timing of technological changes, capital management activities, and other actions of the Federal Reserve Board and legislative and regulatory actions and reforms. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements are discussed in Finward’s reports (such as the Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K) filed with the SEC and available at the SEC’s Internet website ( www.sec.gov ). All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Finward or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Except as required by law, Finward does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statement is made. In addition to the above factors, we also caution that the actual amounts and timing of any future common stock dividends or share repurchases will be subject to various factors, including our capital position, financial performance, capital impacts of strategic initiatives, market conditions, and regulatory and accounting considerations, as well as any other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant in making such a determination. Therefore, there can be no assurance that we will repurchase shares or pay any dividends to the holders of our common stock, or as to the amount of any such repurchases or dividends. ### FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT INVESTOR RELATIONS (219) 853-7575