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Clueless in defeat Uddhav Thackeray may struggle to keep his decimated flock togetherNRB and UNDP officials during opening of NRB makeshift centre at NFRA warehouse facility in 2023 LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-T he National Registration Bureau (NRB) has leveled serious accusations against members of opposition political parties following a disruptive incident at its warehouse in Kanengo. The opposition legislators allegedly stormed in and vandalized a number of already printed identification cards. In a media address done at the site of the incident, NRB Principal Secretary, Mphatso Sambo, condemned the actions of the opposition leaders, emphasizing that the facility has been operational for an extended period and that there was no justification for such destructive behavior. “We are disappointed that political leaders in our society can storm in and vandalize the property which include the national identity cards for Malawians. They stormed in without any permission whatsoever and this is disappointing,” said Sambo. He further disclosed that the facility plays a crucial role in NRB operations in corroboration with other stakeholders who require national identity cards for targeted citizens to access social programs such as Government cash transfer programs, AIP and other programs across the country. He bemoaned that the destruction of property is both unwarranted and unacceptable, adding that the NRB would soon consider its next steps in response to the situation. Sambo revealed that there is a similar NRB facility located at the Blantyre District Office, where national IDs for the southern region are meticulously sorted and prepared for distribution. The operation of these facilities is vital for ensuring that citizens receive their identification documents in a timely manner. In the wake of the incident, political scientist Dr. Ben Dzolowere has called upon the Malawi Police Service to take decisive action against the opposition members involved, urging them to face appropriate legal consequences for their actions. “This type of vandalism sets a dangerous precedent, undermining the rule of law,” Dr. Dzolowere warned. He advocated for a more constructive approach, suggesting that opposition members should engage in dialogue with the relevant authorities to address their grievances rather than resorting to unlawful measures. “The actions displayed by these opposition leaders equate to taking the law into their own hands,” he added, emphasizing the importance of upholding democratic principles and institutional integrity Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .
Kolkata, November 23: The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal was elated on Saturday after registering victories in all six Assembly constituencies where bypolls were held on November 13, while the leaders of the opposition BJP made a studied response to the outcome of the by-elections. The Chief Minister thanked the voters of these six constituencies for their continuing support and said that the blessing of the voters will be their source of inspiration to move ahead in the coming days. According to the party general secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, the results prove that the people of West Bengal have once again defied the narrative created against the state government and the ruling party by the opposition and the media. West Bengal Assembly By-Elections Results 2024: Trinamool Congress Sweeps Up All 6 Constituencies, CM Mamata Banerjee Thanks Voters. Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh said that the results prove that the people of West Bengal always favour positive development, and are against negative and false narratives. The common reaction from all the ruling party leaders is that the results prove that the people of West Bengal have rejected the negative narrative created by the opposition against the state government and the ruling party over the issue of ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata in August this year. On the other hand, the leader of the opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari, said that although the results of the bypolls generally do not reflect the overall pulse of the voters, he feels that BJP needs an election-oriented organisational network in the state before the crucial 2026 state assembly polls. "I do not interfere in the organisational matters of the party in West Bengal. But what I understand is that we need a poll-oriented organisation in the state. We have to remember that just little over a year is left before the next assembly polls," Adhikari said. West Bengal By-Election Results 2024: TMC Leading in All 6 Seats After 2nd Round of Counting; Check Constituency-Wise Breakup. BJP's West Bengal unit president and Union Minister of State, Sukanta Majumdar, said that the trend of the results in the last bypolls is nothing new in West Bengal. "There have been many cases where we lost in the bypolls," Majumdar said. Fashion designer-turned-politician and BJP legislator Agnimitra Paul said that since the bypolls' results do not result in a change in the government, often the voters do not want to antagonise the ruling party. "But you might see totally different results in some of these six constituencies in 2026," Paul said. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 23, 2024 08:26 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com ).
The chief of Ukraine's defense intelligence, Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, has said that Kyiv is aware of Russian "execution lists" targeting teachers, journalists, and Ukrainian priests, among others. "[The execution lists] were supposed to include teachers of the Ukrainian language, literature, history, ATO [Anti-Terrorist Operation] veterans, journalists, scientists, writers, priests of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine and other denominations who supported Ukraine, public and political figures, heads of state authorities and self-government," said Budanov. A release from the agency also said that "maniacal" instructions were implemented in different regions of Ukraine invaded by Russia. Budanov added: "We have seen horrific mass crimes against Ukrainian citizens, the facts of which have become known to the whole world. "The atrocities of units of the Russian armed forces in Borodyanka, Bucha, Hostomel, Izyum, Mariupol and many other settlements of Ukraine showed that these identical and synchronized actions were based on clear doctrinal provisions of the Russian genocidal policy of the authorities and military leadership." The intelligence head also said that "Ukrainophobia" has affected the entire society of Russia. "The genocide of Ukrainians is not only the state policy of the Russian Federation, but also a mandatory social conviction from above," he said. Newsweek contacted Russian authorities for comment on Saturday outside of standard working hours. Budanov's comments follow several significant developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict over the past week. On Tuesday, Moscow launched a hypersonic missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro, targeting a military facility. The attack utilized the experimental Oreshnik hypersonic missile, an intermediate-range weapon reportedly capable of carrying either nuclear or conventional warheads. In a televised address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the strike was a response to Ukraine's deployment of U.S. and British long-range missiles, which have been used to target sites within Russia. "No one in the world has weapons like these," Putin said. This followed President Joe Biden 's recent decision to authorize the use of U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) for strikes inside Russian territory—a significant policy shift announced last weekend. Kyiv had long been advocating for access to these missiles. Biden justified the move as a response to the involvement of North Korean troops in the conflict. "ATACMS will significantly enhance Ukraine's ability to disrupt Russian operations deep behind the front lines," Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Ukraine's former defense minister, told the Financial Times . "These missiles allow us to address high-value targets that other systems cannot." Do you have a story we should be covering? Do you have any questions about this article or the war in Ukraine? Contact LiveNews@newsweek.co m
Taylor Swift reacts to Jason and Kylie Kelce's adorable baby announcement READ MORE: Jason Kelce reveals what he'll get Travis and Taylor for Christmas By ISABEL BALDWIN Published: 15:13 GMT, 23 November 2024 | Updated: 15:13 GMT, 23 November 2024 e-mail 11 shares 1 View comments Taylor Swift has sent her social media congratulations to Jason and Kylie Kelce on their happy news. The NFL legend and his wife Kylie, who have been married since 2018, announced that they are expecting their fourth child together. Kylie broke the news in an adorable Instagram post Friday, sharing a photo of their three daughters - Wyatt, Elliotte, and Bennett - all wearing sweaters that say 'Big Sister' on them. And Swift, who has been dating Jason's brother, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce , for over a year, joined the many well wishers reacting to the exciting news. The pop sensation was among the almost one million users who liked the post, showing her support for the couple. Meanwhile, Donna Kelce, the mom of Jason and Travis, also reacted to the happy news as she prepares to become a grandmother for the fourth time. Taylor Swift has sent her social media congratulations to Jason and Kylie Kelce on their news The pop sensation liked Kylie's post announcing that they are expecting their fourth daughter 'Love it!!!,' she enthusiastically posted in the comments section, alongside four fire emojis and three heart-eye emojis. Swift's WAG bestie, Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, also got in on the congratulations. 'Ahhhhhhhh Congrats you guys!!!' Brittany, who is also pregnant with her third child with the three-time Super Bowl winner, wrote in the comments. After batting back rumors of having a fourth child for months, the Kelces revealed that they're ready to add another daughter to their family. 'I feel like we captured a very accurate representation of how each of the girls feel about getting another sister. At least Ellie, mom and dad are on the same page!,' Kylie wrote in the caption alongside a hilarious photo of her trio of girls. In the photo, Wyatt (the oldest) looks shocked by the news while Bennett (the youngest) is crying. Meanwhile, Elliotte (the middle child), is seen smiling after hearing the news from her parents. They welcomed Wyatt in October of 2019, Elliotte in March of 2021, and Bennett in February of 2023 - just weeks after Jason lost to his brother, Travis Kelce, in Super Bowl LVII. The Kelce family is expecting another child, as revealed on the Instagram page of Kylie Kelce Back in May of 2023, Jason spoke about his own experience being a girl dad as he opened up to People Magazine . 'Before I had children, I told myself if I ever have a daughter, I'm just going to treat them exactly the same as a son. I don't think that you should treat kids necessarily different,' he told the outlet. 'And then when I had a daughter, I was like, 'I'm not going to spoil her, I'm going to raise her tough. She's going to be hard.' And the moment she came out, I was like, 'Yeah, that's not going to work.'' Jason announced his retirement back in March of this year after 13 NFL seasons - thanking Kylie while emphasizing how important it was for him to be there for his daughters. Nowadays, Jason is working with ESPN on 'Monday Night Countdown' - the pregame show before 'Monday Night Football' - and is still producing episodes of the 'New Heights' podcast with Travis. Kansas City Chiefs Jason Kelce Travis Kelce Share or comment on this article: Taylor Swift reacts to Jason and Kylie Kelce's adorable baby announcement e-mail 11 shares Add comment
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Mexico City, Nov 23 (AP) Mexico has been taking a bashing lately for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America, and officials here are afraid a re-elected Donald Trump or politically struggling Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could try to leave their country out of the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement. Mexico's ruling Morena party is so afraid of losing the trade deal that President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday the government has gone on a campaign to get companies to replace Chinese parts with locally made ones. “We have a plan with the aim of substituting these imports that come from China, and producing the majority of them in Mexico, either with Mexican companies or primarily North American companies,” Sheinbaum said. While Sheinbaum claimed Mexico had been working on that effort since the 2021 global supply chain crisis — when factories around the world were stalled by a lack of parts and particularly computer chips from Asia — it appears to be an uphill battle. Even the United States has faced big challenges in moving chip production back home despite billions in subsidies and incentives. Mexico gained tens of thousands of jobs when US and foreign automakers moved their plants to Mexico under the free trade pact to take advantage of much lower wages. But the idea that Chinese parts — or even whole cars — could be piggybacking on that arrangement to further hollow out the US auto industry has enraged some people north of the border. So Mexico is scrambling with private companies to get them to move parts production here. “Next year, God willing, we are going to start making microchips in Mexico,” Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday. “Of course they're not yet the most advanced chips, but we are going to start producing them here.” Mexico's nationalistic ruling party, which is normally very resistant to being seen as bending to US demands, is scrambling in other ways, too. The ruling party is in the process of eliminating a half-dozen independent regulatory and oversight agencies that were established by former presidents. That includes the anti-monopoly, transparency and energy regulatory bodies. Together with reforms that will make all judges stand for election in Mexico, that has sparked concern in the US and Canada. Countries are required under the agreement to have some independent agencies, in part to protect foreign investors. For example, they could prevent a government from approving a monopoly for a state-owned company that could force competitors out of the market. So ruling-party legislators are actually re-writing the proposed laws to exactly mimic the minimum accepted requirements under the trade accord. “What is being done is to create a reform so that its almost exactly equal to what exists in the United States, so we can clear that up,” Ebrard said. It's all part of a very legalistic defence of the trade accord, signed in 2018 and approved in 2019. Mexico hopes the rules of the agreement would prevent the US or Canada from simply walking away when the trade pact comes up for review in 2026. Experts agree, saying that totally abandoning the accord is unlikely. Gabriela Siller, director of economic analysis of the financial group Banco Base notes that if a country is dissatisfied with the trade agreement during the periodic reviews, like in 2026, there is a clause in the pact that says they can ask for a review each year to work out a solution, and keep doing that for a decade while the agreement remains in force. “That is, they wouldn't be able to get out until 2036,” Siller said. “I think they will play hardball with Mexico in the 2026 review.” Like any marriage, when the pact no longer works for one party, it may still drag on for years but it's death by a thousand cuts. C.J. Mahoney. who served as deputy US trade representative in Trump's first administration, said in a talk for the Texas-based Baker Institute in September that the United States probably wouldn't end the trade agreement. But with growingly vocal critics of the pact it could hold up renewing it for years. “The costs of not renewing immediately are actually quite relatively low,” Mahoney said. “I think the inclination to just kick the can down the road will be pretty strong.” Because many companies won't make big investments in production facilities without certainty, that could be a serious if not fatal blow to the pact. How much does Mexico actually buy from China? Mexican officials say they have fewer imports of Chinese parts and products than the United States does. But given the enormous size difference between the two countries' economies, it is a true but weak argument. In July, the US imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum shipped from Mexico that were made elsewhere, in an attempt to stop China from avoiding import taxes by routing goods through Mexico. It includes a 25 per cent tariff on steel not melted or poured in Mexico and a 10 per cent tariff on aluminum. Sen. Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat, has called for stopping Mexican steel imports, saying “the alarming rise in Chinese steel and aluminum coming into the country through Mexico ... is unsustainable and a threat to American jobs, as well as our economy and national security". In the end, Mexico may be forced to crack down on Chinese imports, but it won't be easy. “Reducing the dependence on Chinese imports is not going to be achieved in the short or medium term," said José María Ramos, a professor of public administration at the Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Tijuana. (AP) PY PY (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
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Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (NYSE:CPAC) Short Interest Down 33.9% in DecemberOrganizers and workers from across Alameda County, California, scored a major victory for the BDS movement on December 10th, successfully pressuring the Board of Supervisors to vote to develop an ethical investment policy that, when implemented, could move tens of millions of dollars in investments out of companies profiting off of Israel’s genocide and system of apartheid. The County Treasurer, who is an independent elected official, also announced that he had already dropped $12 million in bonds in Caterpillar (CAT), which directly profits from Israeli apartheid and the ongoing genocide, after sustained organizing from county residents and organizations requesting him to do so. He further pledged to dump the county’s remaining CAT bond, worth $20 million. This vote comes after months of grassroots organizing and pressure, including from many organizers with Bay Area Divest! (BAD!) and the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America’s (EBDSA) “Divest from Apartheid” campaign. “Organizing local governments to divest from Israeli apartheid and genocide is our chapter’s top priority,” said Zach Weinstein, co-chair of EBDSA. “It’s been incredible to see the combined power of organized workers, faith communities, racial justice organizations, Palestinian and Arab-led groups, and Jewish anti-zionists to win this major victory for the Palestine solidarity movement in the US, even as state repression of that movement continues to escalate.” Thousands of Alameda County residents signed petitions, made phone calls, and sent emails to their County supervisors calling on them to divest from companies like Caterpillar. In November, well over one hundred people came out in person to pack the Board of Supervisors’ hearing room in support of divestment. Even more attended the hearing this month, with supporters also filling an overflow room across the street. Labor unions like SEIU 1021, as well as the Alameda County Labor Council, played a pivotal role in supporting the campaign. The Alameda County Labor Council, a regional cross-union body with an influential role in local politics, passed a resolution supporting local divestment campaigns. “Since Israel began their most recent assault on Palestinians over a year ago, our members have been leaders in doing what we can to stand in solidarity with Palestine and in opposition the US government’s role in these genocidal attacks — from organizing actions at our workplaces, to divesting our own dues from companies that profit from war, apartheid and climate change,” said Felix Thomson, a shop steward with SEIU 1021. “From our over 100 rank-and-file members of SEIU 1021 Members for Palestine to our Local President, we have made this a priority issue in our union. It’s clear that the Board of Supervisors felt they had to pay attention to this level of organization from the workers who keep this county running.” Alameda County is the first U.S. county to divest in this manner, and, once this policy is fully developed and implemented, it will be the largest jurisdiction in the US to have divested from Israel, following the Bay Area cities of Richmond and Hayward, California and a handful of other cities across the country. “Along with other Bay Area organizers, we will continue to organize to ensure that this policy is faithfully developed and implemented and to get other Bay Area governments to follow Alameda County’s lead,” said Weinstein. “Millions of people of conscience across the US will continue to resist this country’s complicity in the ongoing genocide, displacement, and oppression of Palestinians — until Palestine is free, from the river to the sea.”Nigel Pickford is one of the world's leading experts at finding shipwrecks—and their treasure. But if you're picturing a swashbuckling pirate type, think again. Consider this description in a lengthy New Yorker profile by Sam Knight: "Pickford is seventy-eight, with white hair, crooked teeth, and a mild, understated manner that could be mistaken entirely for gentleness, or English politeness, but is also the mark of a lifetime spent among secrets." Or as Pickford's wife, Rosamund, puts it: "He's not an adventurer. He's a detective."... John Johnson
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No. 11 Tennessee crushes UTEP to enhance CFP chancesWASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries. The data show they never fully delivered on his promised factory jobs. Nor did they provoke the avalanche of inflation that critics feared. This time, though, his . The president-elect is talking about going much bigger — on a potential scale that creates more uncertainty about whether he’ll do what he says and what the consequences could be. “There’s going to be a lot more tariffs, I mean, he’s pretty clear,” said Michael Stumo, the CEO of Coalition for a Prosperous America, a group that has supported import taxes to help domestic manufacturing. The president-elect posted on social media Monday that on his first day in office he would impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico and Canada until those countries satisfactorily stop illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs such as fentanyl into the United States. Those tariffs could essentially blow up the North American trade pact that Trump’s team negotiated during his initial term. Chinese imports would face additional tariffs of 10% until Beijing cracks down on the production of materials used in making fentanyl, Trump posted. Business groups were quick to warn about , while said she would counter the move with tariffs on U.S. products. House Democrats put together legislation to strip a president’s ability to unilaterally apply tariffs this drastic, warning that they would likely lead to higher prices for autos, shoes, housing and groceries. Sheinbaum said Wednesday that her administration is already working up a list of possible retaliatory tariffs “if the situation comes to that.” “The economy department is preparing it,” Sheinbaum said. “If there are tariffs, Mexico would increase tariffs, it is a technical task about what would also benefit Mexico,” she said, suggesting her country would impose targeted import duties on U.S. goods in sensitive areas. Related Articles House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require congressional approval for a president to impose tariffs due to claims of a national emergency, a largely symbolic action given Republicans’ coming control of both the House and Senate. “This legislation would enable Congress to limit this sweeping emergency authority and put in place the necessary Congressional oversight before any president – Democrat or Republican – could indiscriminately raise costs on the American people through tariffs,” said Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. But for Trump, tariffs are now a tested tool that seems less politically controversial even if the mandate he received in November’s election largely involved restraining inflation. The tariffs he imposed on China in his first term were continued by President Joe Biden, a Democrat who even expanded tariffs and restrictions on the world’s second largest economy. Biden administration officials looked at removing Trump’s tariffs in order to bring down inflationary pressures, only to find they were unlikely to help significantly. Tariffs were “so new and unique that it freaked everybody out in 2017,” said Stumo, but they were ultimately somewhat modest. Trump imposed tariffs on at the start of 2018, moves that might have pushed up prices in those sectors even though they also overlapped with plans to open washing machine plants in Tennessee and South Carolina. His administration also levied tariffs on steel and aluminum, including against allies. He then increased tariffs on China, leading to a trade conflict and a limited 2020 agreement that failed to Still, the dispute changed relations with China as more U.S. companies looked for alternative suppliers in other countries. also found the United States may have sacrificed some of its “soft power” as the Chinese population began to watch fewer American movies. The Federal Reserve kept inflation roughly on target, but factory construction spending never jumped in a way that suggested a lasting gain in manufacturing jobs. found the tariff war with China did nothing economically for the communities hurt by offshoring, but it did help Trump and Republicans in those communities politically. When Trump first became president in 2017, the federal government collected $34.6 billion in customs, duties and fees. That sum more than doubled under Trump to $70.8 billion in 2019, according to Office of Management and Budget records. While that sum might seem meaningful, it was relatively small compared to the overall economy. America’s gross domestic product is now $29.3 trillion, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The total tariffs collected in the United States would equal less than 0.3% of GDP. The new tariffs being floated by Trump now are dramatically larger and there could be far more significant impacts. If Mexico, Canada, and China faced the additional tariffs proposed by Trump on all goods imported to the United States, that could be roughly equal to $266 billion in tax collections, a number that does not assume any disruptions in trade or retaliatory moves by other countries. The cost of those taxes would likely be borne by U.S. families, importers and domestic and foreign companies in the form of higher prices or lower profits. Former Biden administration officials said they worried that companies could piggyback on Trump’s tariffs — if they’re imposed — as a rationale to raise their prices, just as many companies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 boosted food and energy costs and gave several major companies the space to raise prices, according to their own earnings calls with investors. But what Trump didn’t really spell out is what might cause him to back down on tariffs and declare a victory. What he is creating instead with his tariff threats is a sense of uncertainty as companies and countries await the details to figure out what all of this could mean. “We know the key economic policy priorities of the incoming Trump administration, but we don’t know how or when they will be addressed,” said Greg Daco, chief U.S. economist at EY-Parthenon.